A New York City man who Nutley police say allegedly bilked an elderly woman out of…
Month: February 2024
VIDEO — Kids beating up other kids in West Hudson: A special edition of The Observer Live
Earlier today, The Observer Live! revealed the existence of several troubling videos of kids beating up…
Esteves: I’m running for Third Ward Council seat
My name is Fred Esteves and I’m announcing my candidacy for Kearny’s Third Ward Council. Born…
Lots happening at Lyndhurst Public Library
Solar eclipse glasses giveaway The 2024 total solar eclipse is set for Monday, April 8. The…
32 units collected at Belleville Sons’ blood drive
Donated blood continues to be a precious commodity. But one local organization continues to do its…
Nutley St. Patrick’s Day Parade is this weekend
Nutley’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns this weekend, stepping off at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 2.…
BCPO: 43-year-old charged in death of Jersey City man at Lyndhurst motel
A man who spent time in a Lyndhurst motel and whose friend died there has been…
PATH TO THE FUTURE
The new PATH station in Harrison is so immense, so beautiful, it’s almost impossible to remember…
Taking a look at a few things going on in the region …
The Kearny Town Council met last week, on Feb. 20, and the meeting was yet again…
Obituaries for 28 Feb. 2024
Eleanor Joan Hodson Eleanor Joan Hodson (nee Butler), 88, died Feb. 15, 2024. Born in Newark,…
One year after devastating injury, Toranzo takes OW at Region 3 Championships
When Brandon Toranzo walked into West Orange High School for the NJSIAA Region 3 Wrestling Championships,…
North Arlington boys bowling wins first sectional title since 2019
When the bowling season got underway, North Arlington boys coach Dan Farinola didn’t fully know what…
Makayla David’s state tournament opener is one for the record books
For Makayla David, feeling nerves on the day of a game is nothing new, but on…
Salvation Army of Kearny seeks advisory board members
The Salvation Army of Kearny seeks Advisory Board members. These representatives are of different age groups,…
WHATCo’s murder-mystery dinner theater upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder-mystery dinner theater returns with the original production…
North Arlington Connect app launched
They often say “There’s an app for that.” And now, it can be said of the…
KPD: Man with 6 warrants who drove recklessly without a license is released after processing
On Feb. 16, at quarter past 7 p.m., Officer Anthony Oliveira was patrolling near Fish House…
KPD: Woman was so wrecked & belligerent she had to be sedated at hospital after assaulting officers, hospital staff
On Feb. 19, at 3 a.m., Officer Baez was on patrol in the area of Schuyler…
ECPO invites county residents, currently high school juniors, to apply for summer internship
Essex County residents who are currently high school juniors (next year’s graduating class) are invited to…
Belleville cat group needs your time, talent & treasure
It isn’t really well known, but there is a large population of stray and feral cats…
Ready to March
We’re just a few weeks away from the United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St. Patrick’s…
Obituary — Janice DeMauro
Janice DeMauro Janice DeMauro (nee Steinback) died at home Feb. 13, 2024. She was 85. Born…
History is made at first Essex County Girls Wrestling Invitational
They came to wrestling with different athletic backgrounds, each with their own unique story of how…
Kearny-North Arlington-Secaucus hockey win McMullen Cup
With several key players back and healthy from the previous season, winning the McMullen Cup was…
Athlete of the Week: Belleville’s Rocco Negron overcomes injury, wins OW at District 10
To understand how much wrestling means to Rocco Negron, all one has to do is look…
da Silva says he’s running in June primary for council seat
Kearny Councilman Renato da Silva has announced his intention to seek the seat he was appointed…
RFK Jr. adviser will speak at Belleville Black History Month event
Jamel C. Holley, the first Black man to represent the 20th Legislative District in New Jersey,…
Arrest made in Nutley hit & run that killed 22-year-old Paterson man: ECPO
An arrest has been made in the Nutley hit and run that claimed the life of…
NA Knights hosting Sunday breakfast
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a Sunday breakfast on March 10 at 10…
Alessandra Reyes wins NA Knights annual spelling bee
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus recently conducted its annual eighth-grade spelling bee. Alessandra Reyes,…