At 25, George Zapata is without question and by far the youngest councilman in Kearny —…
Year: 2023
LONGER OBITUARY & ARRANGEMENTS for Barbara Cifelli-Sherry
Barbara “Bobbi” Cifelli-Sherry, who for decades served the public in many capacities, including as an elected…
Scammers are already targeting residents’ sympathies over fires in Maui, AG says
Just days after the fires decimated Maui, scammers are already going after people to steal money…
COMMENTARY — IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, the Commish, councilwoman, mom, friend
I first met Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, who died today aged 80, in 1997. That was the first…
Former Kearny Councilwoman Barbara Cifelli-Sherry has died
Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, who for decades served the public in many capacities, including as an elected official…
Harrison hosting blood drive mid August
The Town of Harrison hosts a community blood drive Thursday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 7…
Hudson Prosecutor hosting candlelight vigil at West Hudson Park
A year ago, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez hosted a special candlelight vigil at North Hudson…
KPD: Man who appeared to pee himself arrested on slew of charges, including drunken driving
When police pulled over a vehicle they believed was suspicious, they got way more than they…
19-year-old shot gel bullets at passer-by: Lyndhurst PD
A 19-year-old Newark man was taken into custody after allegedly shooting gel bullets at a passerby…
Two from NYC ‘Getten’ into some trouble: Lyndhurst PD
Two New York City men have been arrested and charged with shoplifting after they were nabbed…
Doyle brings 54 years of experience to race for Kearny’s mayor
If you think about what 54 years represents, it really could seem like a lifetime. For…
Obituary — Carlos Saraiva Birrento
Carlos Saraiva Birrento Carlos Saraiva Birrento, “Tinoco,” 86, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, at Hackensack University…
With early start to the football season, local coaches hit the ground running
Monday marked the official start of preseason for high school football in New Jersey. But for…