Month: January 2024
Belleville Sons donate $1,500 for Girl Scout cookies for troops
The Girl Scouts posted on Twitter in December 2018 that “Money can’t buy you happiness, but…
TO OUR HEALTH!
What was once a police substation on Belgrove Drive will, within months, be officially transformed into…
Obituaries for Jan. 31, 2024
Joseph Zadroga Joseph Zadroga, a retired North Arlington Police Chief, died sadly from injuries sustained when…
Nutley’s Toranzo repeats as Outstanding Wrestler at Essex County Tournament
For Brandon Toranzo, the only surprise of last week’s Essex County Tournament was the announcement of…
Lyndhurst girls turns County Tournament snub into winning streak
There was an understandable feeling of disappointment for the Lyndhurst girls basketball team last Monday when…
Kearny’s Baeza keeps winning, remains undefeated
Despite going 25-6 as a junior, last year was a struggle for Kearny’s Joshua Baeza. Competing…
IMAGES — Former North Arlington Police Chief Joseph Zadroga laid to rest
Former North Arlington Police Chief Joseph Zadroga, who died Jan. 13, was laid to rest today…
BRIEFS — Class of ’74 reunion, health screenings, Mardi Gras dinner
KHS ’74 having 50th reunion The Kearny High School Class of 1974 hosts a 50th reunion…
North Arlington’s brand-new Water Rescue Team already yielding huge benefits
This idea turns out to have been a no-brainer. North Arlington’s Water Rescue Team has already…
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OpEd — Pronti: If local leaders want to act on climate, lawsuits aren’t the answer
If there is one lesson you learn as Mayor, it is to know your role. The…
ALERT — Part of Ridge Road will be closed Jan. 30 for retired chief’s funeral
Ridge Road in North Arlington will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, Jan. 30, from…
Bergen County files amicus brief supporting state’s opposition to MTA/NYC congestion pricing
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners have filed an amicus…