Guilty plea in massive scam

A Lyndhurst man, owner of a Jersey City jewelry store, pleaded guilty last week to a role in what authorities…

In KPD database, they’re #busted

KEARNY –  Following a nearly threemonth investigation, Kearny police have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of 158…

KHS graduation day marred by mishap

    KEARNY – Two Kearny teenagers were shaken up after their vehicle was involved in an accident…

Thoughts & Views: 52 million without country to call their own

Imagine a winter scenario in which New York Gov. Cuomo is persuaded that his neighbors are meddling with the intrastate…

Longtime coach promoted in police ranks

    By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  EAST NEWARK –  He’s been a longtime West Hudson youth coach,…

A special day for N. Arlington child

    NORTH ARLINGTON – A 10-year-old borough lad was the center of attention recently when he was…

It’s dinner, music & comedy … and much more, at Whiskey Cafe

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  LYNDHURST –  If you’re looking for a New York City-like night…

KPD blotter: Accosted by gunman

A Kearny man was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, in the area of Sanford…

Brother’s Bakery is on a roll – and it takes the cake!

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – If you’ve ever driven past Brother’s Quality Bakery- Deli late…

News from the Nutley police blotter

June 14  A mishap, at 5:18 a.m., involving a tow truck ended up damaging a vehicle being towed, police…

Around Town

Belleville  Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., announces its Eight Great Live Monday Nights series, sponsored by…

World Cup soccer fever comes to Kearny once again

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer  When Portugal scored the equalizing goal with just 15 seconds remaining in added…

NJSIAA honors top scholar-athletes Tomko & Ojo

    By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer She lettered in four different sports during her brilliant…

Locals return to St. Peter’s Prep to play football for a cause

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer The 1994 NJSIAA Non- Public A state championship football game between Bergen Catholic…

Then & Now

    If you lived in the northern section of Kearny in the late 19th century, this…