A Nutley man stands accused of possessing and manufacturing cocaine within the confines of the township…
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Expect several street closures this week in Kearny for utility work
PSE&G announces this week’s road projects in Kearny. The utility will: Replace gas main on Belgrove…
KPD: Notice police activity this morning? It was detectives and SWAT arresting an armed-robbery suspect within the first 48
You know the TV show “The First 48,” and how the opening always says that’s the…
Nutley VFW hosting Christmas donate & shop event
Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts a “Stop, Drop, Donate, Shop and be Merry” event Friday, Dec.…
KHS Project Graduation committee sponsors casino night
Kearny High School’s Project Graduation Committee hosts a casino night with a tricky tray, 50/50 raffles…
KPD: 2 crashes, same street, minutes apart
On Nov. 5, at 2:36 a.m., Officer Lawrence Latka responded to a crash at Halstead Street…
(VIDEO) Car catches fire on Seeley Avenue @ Kearny Avenue near gas station
A vehicle caught fire on Nov. 8, 2023, on Seeley Avenue at Kearny Avenue in Kearny…
(VIDEO) Kevin Canessa recaps the Kearny Mayoral Election of 2023
And he doesn’t exactly hold back. Click to watch.
Doyle will be sworn-in as Kearny mayor Wednesday morning, Nov. 8
Mayor-elect Carol Jean Doyle will be sworn-in to the position at 9:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8,…
Doyle wins Kearny mayoralty
Kearny has its first female mayor since 1938 and the first ever who is the elected…
Belleville’s Veterans Day celebration set for this weekend
Belleville will once say “thank you” to the brave and patriotic Americans who have served in…
Obituaries for Nov. 8. 2023
Kathryn Zenevitch Kathryn Zenevitch (nee Grodecki) died at home Nov. 1, 2023. She was 82. Her…
Decent weather in the Election Day 2023 forecast
Well Election Day 2023 is almost upon us and it looks like the local weather forecast…
Kearny teen wins national Elks soccer shoot
There are soccer shooters — and then, there’s Alyssa Badia. The Kearny girl was not only…
PSE&G announces upcoming week’s projects in Kearny
During the week of Nov. 6, from Monday to Thursday, PSE&G crews will: Replace gas…
Museum offering breakfast and a movie for Kearny veterans
The Kearny Museum, second floor of the Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., invites local veterans…
Judges will be available in all counties for Election Day & early-voting matters requiring immediate attention
Superior Court judges will be available across the state to conduct emergency hearings for election challenges…
Nutley PD: Here’s why we locked down some schools earlier this week
Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are advising resident of an incident…
Early voting underway, paper ballots may still be returned & more election information
Election Day is Nov. 7 and there are a few things for the electorate to remember.…
Scanner Traffic: NA Post Office evacuated following dizzy customer, strange odor from a package
UPDATE 4:30 p.m. — Scene cleared. No bomb thank goodness. First responder units will be…
KPD: Mom hosts gathering for her teen child, welcomes up to 150 underage youngsters into the home to party and they all ‘enjoyed’ weed and alcohol … until the police showed up
Isn’t it just great when parents back up the talk by walking the walk for their…
Library hosting 2 Medicare workshops, including one next week
Looking for a fun, no-pressure way to learn more about Medicare? Join a representative from United…
LIBRARY BLISS: Branch building will see major upgrades, keeping in line with Humphrey’s long-term vision & goals
Josh Humphrey has always been a visionary. Going back to when he was a youngster, he…
1998 resurfaces last week at council meeting
When the Kearny Town Council got together Tuesday, Oct. 24, it was as if someone had…
Obituaries for Nov. 1, 2023
Anne DiGenova Anne (nee Watson) DiGenova, 84, of Brick died peacefully at home surrounded by her…
Lyndhurst boys soccer keeps playoff run alive with historic win at Harrison
This season has been a proverbial roller coaster ride for the Lyndhurst boys soccer team, where…
NA Knights hosting dinner, blood drive
The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus will honor several individuals for their commitment to the Knights and…
Kearny police officer struck head-on by man who stole car from Moran car pound: KPD
A Kearny police officer was injured and taken to hospital after a vehicle he was patrolling…
PSE&G announces upcoming Kearny roadwork
During the week of Oct. 30, PSE&G crews will: Replace a gas main on Belgrove Drive…