Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…
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KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week
At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…
Retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., visiting Newark for Mass
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the first Black Cardinal to serve…
Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees
We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…
Obituary: Arthur C. ‘Lefty’ VanHorn dies, aged 83
Arthur C. ‘Lefty’ VanHorn Arthur C. “Lefty” VanHorn, 83, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Born in…
KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle
If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…
Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10
Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…
Skyway will be closed most of this weekend
From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…
At Lyndhurst PD, Carrino promoted to deputy chief while Auteri, Haggerty rise to captain
It’s been a busy week-long period for the Lyndhurst Police Department as a new deputy…
Safety Sticks coming to North Arlington — but just what are they?
The North Arlington Police Department’s Traffic Bureau — along with Police Chief Michael Horton — are…
Obituaries for Jan. 29, 2025
Ronald Donato Travisano Ronald Donato Travisano died peacefully after a short illness on Jan. 21, 2025,…
Nutley school lockdown lifted: police
According to the Nutley Police Department: The Nutley Police Department was investigating an incident that required…
Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory lifted
Lyndhurst’s boil-water advisory has been lifted. Lyndhurst OEM says the following measures are strongly encouraged: •…
Area news briefs
Annual Four Chaplains Mass upcoming St. Stephen’s Church hosts the annual Four Chaplains Mass — or,…
North Arlington breaks ground on 6 new townhomes
A former commercial and industrial parcel in North Arlington is being rejuvenated as the site for…
Obituaries for Jan. 22, 2025
Alexander Forfar Alexander Forfar died at home Jan. 16, 2025. He was 77. Born in Kearny,…
DEVELOPING — Rodrigues takes oath as Kearny’s Second Ward councilman after unanimous vote
Jose Rodrigues was sworn in as Kearny’s new Second Ward councilman by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle…
Lyndhurst OEM issues boil-water advisory
Until further notice and out of an abundance of caution, there is be a boil water…
Giangeruso, commissioners honor Shinnick for dedication to Lyndhurst Municipal Alliance
Joseph Shinnick was recognized recently by Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso and the Board of Commissioners for…
LPD: Man injured at Lyndhurst construction site
Earlier this morning, at approximately 10:15 a.m., a 56-year old man was struck in the head…
Obituaries for Jan. 15, 2025
Denis Michael Gilmore, MD, FACS Denis Michael Gilmore, MD, FACS, of Nashville, died Dec. 23 aged…
LPD: Detective solves August shoplifting case
Patience paid off in this shoplifting case that dates back to the summer. According to Lyndhurst…
Route 7 closures expected all week, DOT says
Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continuing each…
BCPO: Belleville woman stole almost $70K from bank
A Belleville woman who managed a bank in Bergen County finds herself on the wrong end…
KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter
Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…
With Konopka out, what happens next in Kearny?
Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, resigned his seat during the Monday, Jan.…
Pronti: North Arlington remains quite strong entering 2025
North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti reflected on the positive and ongoing initiatives in the Borough…
LESSONS FROM THE GRINCH
Ruth King knew she wanted to do something unique for holidays at the Hudson Arts and…
Obituaries for Jan. 8, 2025
Catherine Grimm Catherine A. Grimm, 81, (nee Reilly), died Monday, December 30, 2024, in Cooperman Barnabas…
Konopka resigns from Kearny Town Council
Without prior notice, Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka resigned his position at the start of tonight’s…