The Observer Staff

By Jim Hague Observer Sports Writer Joe Baez knew that this was going to be a crucial…

Join the Lions & become a volunteer

ShopRite of Lyndhurst, an Inserra Supermarkets store, is hosting a full roster of “New Year, New You” health and wellness events…

Bianchi focused on meadows redevelopment, spending checks

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – North Arlington selected a group of new professional staffers at the…

Obituaries

Gregory S. Cerstvik Gregory S. Cerstvik, of Newark, entered into eternal rest, after battling cancer at his sister’s house…

Break-ins disrupt holiday week

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON – In the 24 years that his family has operated Fulger’s Golden…

4-year contract for cops

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough has nailed down a new labor pact…

Winter haven for Hudson homeless

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – If you open it, they will come. That’s what Hudson…

Cops in Essex getting Narcan

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent In April 2014, Gov. Christie announced a pilot program to equip some New…

Town awards PILOT, issues bonds

By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent KEARNY – The tax break for Kearny Point Industrial Park – or, at…

Cops ID counterfeit suspect: NPD blotter

A Newark woman is being sought in connection with the alleged use of counterfeit bills to defraud a local merchant,…

Harrison Ave. fatality

By Karen Zautyk Observer Correspondent KEARNY – What began as a Harrison Ave. fenderbender ended in tragedy Friday morning…

New townhomes taking shape

Photo by Ron Leir Arlington Village Development Partners LLC is moving forward with construction of 12…

Opinion

Thoughts & Views: A lion among leaders

In its editorial euology last Friday, my alma mater, the N.Y. Daily News, referred to Gov. Mario Cuomo as…

A look at probiotics and health