Red Cross in dire need of blood donations

After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent…

There’s lots left to do this summer at the Lyndhurst Library

If you’re looking for summer fun activities for the young ones, you only need to look…

Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy

Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…

18-year-old Kearny man charged with arson at large Devon Street building: Police

An 18-year-old Kearny man finds himself in some serious trouble after he allegedly tried to start…

UPDATE — 1 in custody following Quincy Avenue shooting in Kearny: Police

A Freehold man is behind bars after he reportedly shot someone in Kearny on Tuesday, July…

2 men on 2 occasions seeking Grindr dates instead get beaten up: Kearny PD

  Two men who thought they were going to meet another man for a date on…

Kearny PD: Man shot on Quincy Avenue last night

From Det. Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk: The Kearny Police Department can confirm that an individual was shot…

National Night Out festivities set for Aug. 1 in Kearny

It’s almost time for National Night Out and the Kearny Police Department’s Community Policing Unit has…

Obituaries for July 19, 2023

Josephine G. Heaney (nee Adamczyk) “Sissy” Josephine G. Heaney (nee Adamczyk) “Sissy” died July 13, 2023.…

Handlin: HCDO must investigate manner Kearny County Committee conducted meeting

To the Editor:                          …

Sharpton & Cobb will speak at HCCC summer DEI retreat

The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…

View Kearny’s 2023 fireworks from a most unique vantage point



Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles

Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…

Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says

Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…

Elks taking part in Rita’s fundraiser later this month

The North-Central District of the Elks host a fundraiser July 25 and 26 at Rita’s Italian…

Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…

Almost 80 years after he was killed in action, Nutley serviceman’s remains finally come home

Nearly 80 years after he was thought to be forever lost, a fallen World War II…

KPD: Woman who made 40 calls to a crime witness, threatening to kill her, nabbed by detectives

A woman who called in death threats to a witness to a serious juvenile crime is…

Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny

Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…

Attorney General alarmed by ‘White Supremacy’ report’s findings

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced July 10 the…

Fire Prevention Week 2023 will focus on safer cooking habits

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100…

NA & Bergen County concert series continues later this month

The brand-new bandshell at Riverside County Park will be filled with good music and fun this…

Kearny could have new mayor tonight

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LETTER — Manley: No one is suited to be mayor more than Doyle

To the Editor: As a former employee of the town and the shop steward of the…

Nutley completes 10th Junior Police Academy to rave reviews

For the last decade, the Nutley Police Department has hosted scores of fifth- through eighth-graders each…

Kearny raises Peruvian Flag earlier this weekend

The Town of Kearny raised the Peruvian Flag on July 8 in anticipation of Peruvian Independence…

Harrison schools taking part in free federal summer lunch program

Harrison Public Schools are again participating in the Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded endeavor…

1&9 north between Kearny and Newark scheduled for weekend closure

All lanes on Route 1&9 Truck northbound between Newark and Kearny will be closed and detoured…

After nearly 80 years of waiting, Nutley World War II hero’s remains are coming home next week

A fallen Nutley resident who was a U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman and whose remains took decades…

LETTER — Dolan: If you want something done, call Carol Jean Doyle

To the Editor: Having known Carol Jean Doyle for many years, I would like to let…