Yvonne Cali, principal of Kearny’s Franklin School, presents the school’s fourth marking period honor students: 2022-2023…
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Two rising KHS seniors attend Girl’s Career Institute at Rutgers
The Woman’s Club of Arlington has a long history of sponsoring outstanding high school female juniors…
Sights of Kearny’s July 4 celebration, thanks to Barbara Goldberg
All photos were taken by Barbara B. Goldberg, whom we thank today, as always. Enjoy!
4th quarter honors announced at Kearny’s Roosevelt School
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s…
Lyndhurst PD: Several arrests made in recent cases, including ID fraud at Citizens Bank
It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Lyndhurst Police Department and it’s all yielded…
LETTER — Rodrigues: What is the purpose of having a council president and a deputy mayor if not to handle these times?
To the Editor: I am truly baffled by the process of selecting a new mayor. If…
COMMENTARY — Santos leaves legacy that will be hard to surpass
In 1998, the campaign I was working with said it needed a candidate to run against…
Kearny senior citizens enjoy cruise around Manhattan
Late last week, scores of Kearny senior citizens were treated to a cruise around New York…
HCCC graduates first 19 in nursing ‘Pay it Forward’ program
Nursing is one of the most in-demand careers in the United States, but obtaining a college…
Melham & Co. have a huge summer planned for Belleville
A summer that is full of free family-friendly fun will begin with a bang in town.…
Santana says he wanted to wait until a new mayor takes office before appointing someone to DPW committee
As former Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos exited stage left on Tuesday, June 27, after he…
Fire damages bedroom of Post Avenue home in Lyndhurst
Because of the quick response of the Lyndhurst Fire Department (and Police Department), a blaze at…
3 from Newark arrested by NA and Lyndhurst police on gun-possession and burglary charges: police
Tuesday, June 20, was a busy day for police in Lyndhurst and North Arlington. Police in…
Belleville calls on state officials to allow police to pursue ATVs, motorbike riders
The Belleville Mayor and Council are calling on state officials to relax directives that prohibit members…
Santana, Doyle announce mayoral candidacies within 30 minutes of each other
Kearny Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle and Peter Santana both wasted little time announcing their candidacies to…
Harrison hires 9 new officers, now has total of 58 cops
Harrison has added nine new police officers and of that group, three are already trained and…
Santos resigns mayoralty to join bench; Doyle is now acting Mayor of Kearny
Alberto G. Santos, who had served as Kearny’s mayor for the last 23 1/2 years, is…
Joe’s Deli wins softball championship for second-consecutive year
Joe’s Deli’s senior league softball team has won its second-straight Town of Kearny championship. The team…
Santos may become judge today; Doyle would become acting mayor of Kearny
The state Senate’s Judiciary Committee interviewed Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos this morning — and it…
Car into the Passaic from Route 21
Kearny firefighters have joined the Newark Fire Department in the search for a vehicle that reportedly…
Santos expected to appear before Senate committee for judge interview Monday, June 26; his run as mayor could end next week
Depending on how quickly the state Senate in Trenton operates, next week could be Kearny Mayor…
1 under arrest, 2 sought in Nutley attempted burglary: police
One person is in custody but other suspects are still being sought by the Nutley Police…
Pulaski Skyway will be closed most of this weekend, DOT says
The Pulaski Skyway will be closed in both directions this weekend for rocker bent work as…
Kearny Prevention Coalition awarded $125K grant from Congress, Pascrell
The Kearny Prevention Coalition has scored big, thanks to a grant from the federal government through…
FMBA wins Kearny Little League championship
The FMBA Little League team has won the 2023 town championship. The team consists of: Back…
Two locals conferred degrees by Centenary University
Two local graduates have been awarded a degree by Centenary University in Hackettstown. Laura Lehman, of…
LPD: 3 males who attempted North Arlington burglary apprehended with handgun in car in Lyndhurst
Tuesday, June 20, was a busy day for police in Lyndhurst and North Arlington. Police in…
Belleville Historical Society celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the day, June 19, 1865, when Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston,…