Belleville Sons of the American Legion Squadron donates nearly $35K to local and national charities

The year-end numbers are in and Belleville Squadron 105 of the Sons of the American Legion…

Cardinal Tobin will celebrate Memorial Day Mass in North Arlington; other Masses also planned

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, archbishop of Newark, will once again celebrate Memorial Day Mass, Monday, May…

After year-long investigation, Det. Frank West arrests Kearny man, 24, accused of asking for sex from girl, 15

In April 2023, a mother told Kearny police a man was attempting to engage her 15-year-old…

Police: Man was driving in car drunk, with open container and 12-year-old in passenger seat

Not even a man driving with an open container of alcohol in his car with a…

Nutley appears to have new mayor, though all incumbents are re-elected; results also in in Belleville

Nutley appears to have a new mayor, though the composition of the Township Commission remains the…

OUTSTANDING SENIOR

You know the old saying — only not living forever and taxes are guaranteed. But if…

Obituaries for May 15, 2024

Mary Funk Mary Funk, a long-time former resident of Kearny, died May 11, 2024 in Pittstown.…

Nutley softball coach Luann Zullo wins her 500th game

Normally, Luann Zullo tries to ignore the scattering of fans beyond the third base dugout during…

Kearny boys volleyball hits stride, returns to HCT semifinals

Kearny’s boys volleyball team, at times, has looked like a group that has the size, talent…

Kearny’s Vazquez comes back from injury, wins South Hudson title

This outdoor track season has taken on an added meaning for Aracely Vazquez. In early January,…

Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance invites town residents to open house

The Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance invites residents to an Open House Thursday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m.…

Kearny uniform exchange expanding in 2024

The Kearny Public Schools’ Uniform Exchange, a non-profit formed in 2022, has launched its 2024 collection…

Nutley PD: Woman crashes car, causes extensive damage … is released same day

Crash a car? Check. Get arrested? Check. Spend time behind bars since it was a case…

Lyndhurst PD recover car stolen in Jersey City

License plate readers, love em or hate em, really do work for the better. On May…

Community garden at Fisher Field reopens

The community garden at Fisher Field has reopened. Following a temporary closure last year during the…

Harrison PD hire 7 new cops

The Harrison Police Department has hired seven new police officers, who were all sworn in last…

NAPD make several significant arrests in recent days

  The North Arlington Police Department has made several significant arrests over the last two weeks,…

Kelly seeks reelection, is running on his ‘golden record’

By John V. Kelly I am running for re-election to the Nutley Board of Commissioners. It…

Nutley PD seeks community input for reaccreditation

A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will…

KPD: Man drove head-on into traffic on Belgrove Drive

On May 5, at about 7 p.m., Kearny police units were dispatched to Belgrove Drive, where…

Expect overnight delays on the Skyway

Beginning at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, May 9 until 5 a.m., Friday, May 10, the Pulaski Skyway…

Not-so-smart criminal drove off from police stop, but CCTV cameras still helped cops arrest him later: KPD

A man who thought he could outsmart a Kearny Police Officer seemed to forget — cameras…

MELHAM SAYS STATE OF THE TOWNSHIP IS STRONG

Belleville Mayor Michael Melham is known for his elaborate State of the Township addresses each year,…

Obituaries for May 8, 2024

Patricia McCormick Pat McCormick of Kearny (nee Najuch) died May 1, 2024. She was 82. Visiting…

Landy wins 300th match as coach of Harrison boys’ volleyball team

The commemorative volleyball may have said “Coach Landy 300 Wins” but to longtime Harrison coach Nick…

Kearny baseball clinches HCIAL National Division title

Despite a young roster short on experience, a division title was a goal the Kearny baseball…

Athlete of the Week — Lyndhurst’s Mustafa has breakout day at NJIC Championships

Few people outside of the Lyndhurst track program were aware of Rola Mustafa before last Monday’s…

Stolen scooter recovered, alleged thief nabbed: Lyndhurst PD

A scooter that was stolen from the Harrison PATH Station eight-plus months ago has been recovered…

Belleville man 1 of 32 arrested in HCSO warrant sting

A Belleville man was among 32 who were arrested last week in a warrant sweep led…

NFSB hosting Rock Hunger VII in June

Nutley Family Service Bureau’s live music festival Rock Hunger VII returns to the Old Canal Inn…