Kearny Police Chief George King released the following information about a body pulled from the Passaic…
Month: February 2021
East Newark overhauls website with user-friendly redesign
East Newark’s new website has been redesigned to make it much easier for officials to communicate…
KEARNY’S JABLONSKI TO LEAD HUDSON VICINAGE
The Hudson County judge whose rulings were instrumental in keeping the Keegan Landfill closed during a…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to Santos and NJSEA for keeping Keegan closed
Last week, we brought you and update for the first time about the status of the…
Obituaries for Feb. 24, 2021
Keith J. Brown Keith J. Brown, 54, of Ocean Gate, died peacefully Feb. 14, 2021. Keith…
Hudson County Corrections Officer charged in double murder, ECPO says
A Hudson County Corrections Officer has been charged in connection with a double homicide that took…
CAPPED AS PLANNED — 14 months later, Keegan closure project on target for October completion
It’s been 14 months since residents got the “miraculous” news that the Keegan Landfill, after months…
EDITORIAL — Please curb your dogs!
Kearny resident Eileen Verdi generally has a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in…
Obituaries for Feb. 17, 2021
Sean M. Lowry Sean M. Lowry died Feb. 9, 2021. He was 40. Born in Belleville,…
Lyndhurst standout athletes sign college letters — DeMarco to Sacred Heart’s wrestling; Borino to Pace for softball
When Anthony DeMarco suffered a knee injury during the Lyndhurst High School Senior Night football game…
Nutley’s teams finally get on the hardwood
While some local basketball teams have played as many as eight games already, Nutley High School’s…
Belleville’s Bey: Emerging as a leader
As the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic started to linger through the summer months, Belleville High School junior…
PSA from Hudson County on COVID-19 vaccine
Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise has launched a public-awareness campaign featuring a diverse set of…
BCPO: East Newark man among 22 arrested & charged in human trafficking, prostitution ring
An East Newark man was one of 22 people who reportedly orchestrated a human trafficking and…
Obituaries for Feb. 10, 2021
Amadis Miguel Jiménez Amadis Miguel Jiménez transcended life in this world to join his Lord Jesus…
EDITORIAL — In Tony Mondaro we trust
Well, we all seem to have gotten through the recent snow storm. Of course, we certainly…
Harrison girls turn to ‘Lady Blue’ alum to lead in Caliendo
Jenn Caliendo is Harrison through and through. She’s born and raised in Harrison, schooled there in…
NA’s Vikings: Rough start among COVID rules
The North Arlington High School boys’ basketball team has sputtered out of the gates amid the…
Lyndhurst’s Martin making most of lost time
As the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic caused havoc on the scholastic sports schedule, Lyndhurst High School’s talented…
Bergen prosecutor says NA man sexually assaulted child younger than 13
A North Arlington man has been arrested on numerous sexually-based charges, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Santos displeased with ‘opaque’ vaccine process
Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos is not happy with the way the COVID-19 vaccine is being…
BIG CHANGE IN SCRIPTS
Well, if you’re one of those people who likes to pick up your prescriptions after getting…
EDITORIAL — Somehow, people are still using the street to dispose of masks …
For those of us out there old enough, perhaps you might recall, oh, it’s probably 25…
Obituaries for Feb. 3, 2021
Peter Justin Millar Peter Justin Millar tragically lost his life on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, after…
Blue Tide moves ahead with new roster
The Harrison High School boys’ basketball team was devastated by graduation, leaving only one player returning…
Nutley girls try to keep winning ways going
The Nutley High School girls’ basketball team had a wonderful season a year ago, winning 19…
Lyndhurst boys: New kids on the block
The Lyndhurst boys’ basketball team won the first game of the new truncated season Friday night…