Block Watch, Helping Hands meeting in Belleville is Thursday night at 7 at Senior Center

BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department and Mayor Ray Kimble invite the public to a “Block…

Nutley PD: Resident’s credit card used improperly on horse-gambling site

May 31 A Howard Place resident reported 16 fraudulent transactions with more than $4,000 in total…

Nutley PD: Resident finds tree branch on parked car

May 24 • At 4:44 p.m., police were called to High and Prospect Sts. where they…

Slideshow: May 28 Harrison Fire

Nutley PD: Camaro owner says ‘white substance’ splattered all over car

May 17 The owner of a Camaro called police at 1:45 p.m. to report that a…

ALERT: Schuyler Avenue closed southbound at Park Avenue in NA for gas leak

NORTH ARLINGTON — Schuyler Avenue is closed southbound at Park Avenue in North Arlington because of…

The Observer is now on Google+, Instagram

The Observer is now on Google+. If you’re already a member, be sure to find us…

Harrison PD: Man’s Ford F-250 is stolen

May 10 A man told police he parked his 2006 Ford F-250, NJ registration, maroon with…

Nutley PD: Washington Ave. resident’s car gets shattered window

May 10 Police responded to a Washington Ave. location at 4:13 p.m. on a report of…

Our new sign for our new office has arrived!

The Observer’s new sign — at our new office at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny — has…

Happy Memorial Day, one and all!

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Video shows overturned ambulance in Lyndhurst

Many thanks to Steven Greco for allowing us to use his video. We’re grateful.  

BREAKING: Ambulance involved in crash in Lyndhurst

LYNDHURST — An ambulance was involved in a crash earlier today on Ridge Road, according to…

Harrison police seek suspects in two armed robberies

HARRISON – Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies that happened a little more than…