4-year contract for cops

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  The borough has nailed down a new labor pact…

Winter haven for Hudson homeless

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  If you open it, they will come. That’s what Hudson…

Cops in Essex getting Narcan

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  In April 2014, Gov. Christie announced a pilot program to equip some New…

Town awards PILOT, issues bonds

By Ron Leir  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – The tax break for Kearny Point Industrial Park – or, at…

Cops ID counterfeit suspect: NPD blotter

A Newark woman is being sought in connection with the alleged use of counterfeit bills to defraud a local merchant,…

Harrison Ave. fatality

By Karen Zautyk  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – What began as a Harrison Ave. fenderbender ended in tragedy Friday morning…

New townhomes taking shape

Photo by Ron Leir Arlington Village Development Partners LLC is moving forward with construction of 12…

Thoughts & Views: A lion among leaders

In its editorial euology last Friday, my alma mater, the N.Y. Daily News, referred to Gov. Mario Cuomo as…

A look at probiotics and health

Unlike the bacteria that cause diarrhea, fever, and many other symptoms, probiotics are live microorganisms that may improve your health…

PBA, Red Bulls share holiday spirit

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer correspondent  HARRISON –  Unfortunately, 2014 won’t go down as a banner year…

Around Town

Bloomfield  Bloomfield Public Library, 90 Broad St., presents its version of the traditional Italian legend of La Befana with interactive…

For Weaver, it’s better second time around at QP

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer  Scot Weaver thought he had built something special when he first was the…

Belleville girls’ hoops: Record misleading

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer The Belleville High School girls’ basketball team has posted a 1-4 record to…

NA’s Gainza enjoys scoring explosion in holiday tourney

By Jim Hague  Observer Sports Writer When Rob Lado took over the North Arlington girls’ basketball program at the…

Obituaries

Charles E. Bennett  Charles E. Bennett, a longtime resident of Argyle, N.Y., passed away on Aug. 22 at Glens…