Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
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Some years, it’s brutally cold. Sometimes, it’s downright wet. But the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
Obituaries for March 19, 2025
Raymond J. Skinner Raymond J. Skinner of Kearny died March 13, 2025. He was 80. Visiting…
HCPO: Jersey City woman involved in Kearny crash behind bars with new charges
A Jersey City woman who authorities say was involved in a serious motor-vehicle crash Nov. 15…
Cardinal imposes ashes in two liturgies
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, marked the beginning of Lent by distributing ashes…
ECPO: Woman charged in connection to death of daughter, 6
A 26-year-old woman has been charged in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter March…
WHATCo murder-mystery dinner upcoming
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder mystery dinner theater experience returns with the…
Kearny’s Bill Dow elected state Elks’ president
William W. “Bill” Dow Jr. of Kearny-Belleville Elks Lodge No. 1050 has won elected as the…
Obituaries for March 12, 2025
Michael G. D’Isa Michael G. D’Isa died March 3, 2025. He was 65. Born in New…
PCPO: Harrison & Passaic man among 23 arrested in major drug bust
A Harrison and a Lyndhurst man were among 23 arrested and charged with numerous drugs-related crimes…
Upcoming events
Scout Unit 305 hosting ‘80s tricky tray The Scouts of Unit 305, Kearny, host an ‘80s-themed…
WCA author’s tea upcoming
The Woman’s Club of Arlington hosts its 13th annual author event Sunday, April 6, 2025, at…
Schuyler School in Kearny names February Students of the Month
Valerie Iacono, Principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, has announced the school’s February Students of the…
NAPD: Clifton man charged with inappropriately touching woman sexually
The North Arlington Police Department have arrested a 21-year-old Clifton man they say inappropriately touched a…
ON YOUR MARKS … GO (to Montclair)
Kearny’s huge recent loss has become Montclair’s significant gain. In a unanimous vote, the Montclair Township…
Obituaries for March 5, 2025
Doris A. Satulla Doris A. Satulla of Kearny died Feb. 28, 2025. She was 89. At…
Kearny’s Schuyler School announces second marking period honors
Schuyler School in Kearny has announced its second quarter honors. Principal’s Honors Grade 4 – Maria…
LPD: Two Lyndhurst juveniles, both 15, charged with armed robbery of convenience store
Two Lyndhurst juveniles have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery over the weekend,…
Kolbinger: Thank you, Rich Konopka, for years of dedicated service
To the Editor: Thank you, Richard Konopka, for your service to the Town of Kearny. Over…
Harrison-East Newark youth cheer team returns, with several upcoming events
Competitive cheerleading in Harrison and East Newark has always been a proud tradition in the community,…
KHS’s ‘Mamma Mia’ kicks off with free performance & dinner for senior citizens March 11
The Kearny High School performing arts department’s spring play “Mamma Mia” kicks off with a special…
Giangeruso promotes 6 of Lyndhurst’s finest
Six of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted in a ceremony Feb. 27. Sgts. Francis O’Rourke, Steven Passamano…
Knights spelling bee winners announced
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus recently conducted its annual eighth-grade Spelling Bee. Ayaan Shrestha,…
NA’s Access for All offers programs for special-needs kids, families
Laughter and meaningful conversations filled Mickey’s Bar and Grill in Lyndhurst on Feb. 22 as North…
Law adjusting nighttime parking at Kearny Town Hall parking lot adopted by council
An ordinance that will change the hours the public may park in the lot behind Kearny…
KPD: Man who drank Coors Light in car also had ketamine on him
It just never really ends well when one drives around at a fast rate of speed…
McCann Stamato proposed bill would address long-term elder care
Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato, D-Jersey City, who represents Kearny in the general Assembly, has introduced legislation…
US Att’y: Belleville man 1 of 13 arrested in massive stolen iPhone ring
Thirteen members of an international network that stole thousands of shipments of iPhones and other electronic…