If you’ve been in Lyndhurst lately, you may have noticed the police department has a new…
Year: 2024
Obituaries for March 13, 2024
Christine Ferrie Jablonski Christine Ferrie Jablonski sadly died while skiing at Alta Ski Resort in Utah.…
Less than two years after Leukemia diagnosis, William Mullins continues to play and inspire
A year ago, William Mullins connection with Kearny High School sports was limited to watching live…
Former Harrison football star Huseinovic gets pro opportunity in Italy
For Dustin Huseinovic, the opportunity to play professional football was something the Harrison native wasn’t going…
Short Skyway closures expected tonight
There will be temporary short=duration closures of the Pulaski Skyway in both directions tonight as the…
Loss of Christine ‘CJ’ Jablonski is painful, but she leaves an incredible legacy
If ever you were a fan of the great TV show, “The West Wing” — and…
Belleville mourns the death of Councilwoman Marie Strumolo Burke
The Township of Belleville mourns the loss of one its foremost and most noted women following…
Nutley Family Service Bureau hosting fundraiser
The Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB) hosts its first Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, March 23, 2024,…
Nutley starting Hometown Heroes banner program
The Nutley Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the American Legion Post 70, have launched the…
The Observer mourns the loss of Christine Jablonski, who died yesterday aged 53
The Observer joins the Jablonski family and the Kearny community in mourning after the death of…
Pascrell scores major grants for Kearny and Lyndhurst
U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, has scored some significant grant money for local projects in…
PBA No. 21 raises funds for Special Olympics at Snow Bowl at Metlife
Several members of the Kearny PBA No. 21, seen here, took part in the Snow Bowl…
KPD: All she had to do was move her double-parked Tesla; instead, she gets arrested, her car sent to the pound
It always makes good common sense to pay careful attention to the orders of police officers.…
John O’Connor installed as newest KMUA commissioner
John O’Connor was installed recently as the newest commissioner of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority by…
COMMENTARY — Video of teens beating up other teens is disgusting
If you haven’t yet seen them, they’re disturbing. Last week, videos from several social media platforms…
Esteves will seek Third Ward council seat in Kearny
If you lived in or around Kearny over the last 40+ years, chances are at some…
Obituaries for March 6, 2024
Michael Giresi Sr. Michael Giresi Sr died peacefully at his home in Bonita Springs, Florida, on…
Nutley’s Toranzo caps off historic HS wrestling career, takes 3rd in AC
The pain from Friday night’s semifinal still remained, but Brandon Toranzo wasn’t going to let one…
Kearny’s Ryan Valli places ninth in NJSIAA Boys Bowling Tournament
When Ryan Valli left last year’s NJSIAA Boys Bowling Individual Tournament, he did so with feelings…
Nutley’s Bobadilla, Rivera medal at NJSIAA Girls Wrestling State Tournament
As girls wrestling continues to grow in popularity both in Nutley and across the state, the…
BCPO: Lyndhurst man (formerly of Nutley) facing 2019 vehicular-homicide charges, arrested second time in separate sexual assault of minor case
A former Nutley man now living in Lyndhurst has been charged for a second time in…
Nutley VFW hosting Women’s History Month panel discussion
Nutley’s VFW hosts a Women’s History Month panel discussion on the township’s “women who advocate for…
KPD: Cops nab man who burgled liquor store, pub & restaurant
In late February, Kearny Wine & Liquor store, on Kearny Avenue, was broken into overnight. A…
Nutley PD: Man who bilked resident of $30K arrested after trying to score more cash
A New York City man who Nutley police say allegedly bilked an elderly woman out of…
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.…