Mayor Carol Jean Doyle has officially proclaimed the first week of May — May 1 through…
Category: Alerts
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More than 2,000 pack Cathedral Basilica in Newark for Mass to honor the late Pope Francis
Some 2,000 Catholics honored the life and legacy of Pope Francis, filling the Cathedral Basilica of…
Lyndhurst PD: Nutley man attacked motel clerk, but failed to do same to officer
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested a Nutley man who attacked a clerk at a local…
Expect lane closures overnight all week on Truck 1&9 in South Kearny
Beginning at 9 p.m., Monday, April 21 until 5 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, and continuing each…
Lyndhurst PD: Drugs found in car of suspected shoplifter
Two suspected shoplifters are behind bars now thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police…
Lyndhurst PD: Duo had hollow-point bullets, gun and drugs on them and threw pizza box out car window with cops nearby
The moral of this story — never throw an empty pizza box out of a car…
Arrest made in incident where Kearny officer was injured by fleeing shoplifter: KPD
Kearny police have closed a case where a police officer was injured by a fleeing thief…
Look familiar? Lyndhurst PD arrests Martinez for second time in 9 days
If the man named in this story’s name sounds familiar — or his headshot is ringing…
Harrison PBA issues statement about town’s desire to create civilian police director
Editor’s note: The Town of Harrison has introduced an ordinance that would create the position of…
KPD hosting drug takeback day
The Kearny Police Department hosts the DEA drug takeback day April 26, from 10 a.m. to…
ALERT — Pulaski skyway will be fully closed this weekend
Beginning at noon, Saturday, April 12 until 4 a.m. Sunday, April 13, the Pulaski Skyway will…
Guy, O’Dea call on state to implement diversion program in Hudson
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Commissioner Bill O’Dea (District 2) released the following statements calling…
ALERT — Kearny PD closes case on string of stolen catalytic converters
A regional string of catalytic converter thefts spanning four towns has been solved by the Kearny…
In very quick time, Kearny police apprehend suspect they say robbed man of jewelry
If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea, really — you’re…
Several promoted to new ranks at Kearny PD
Several officers were promoted to higher ranks in the Kearny Police Department in swearing-in ceremonies at…
Lyndhurst PD: Man acting nervously after pullover had coke on him
The Lyndhurst Police Department has arrested and charged Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst with drug possession…
Netflix show ‘Adolescence’ exposes concept of ‘Incel’ bullying
It’s not often a TV show leads me to writing a column, but after seeing the…
Lyndhurst PD: Man arrested following domestic incident then confrontation with police
A man who was involved in a domestic dispute in East Rutherford and who then came…
HCPO: Inmate found dead in county jail in South Kearny
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Hudson County…
Kearny PD: Man who stole package caught on Ring camera
On March 15, 2025, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Kearny police officers responded to a report of…
Our community is great because of the likes of Mark Wiggins
Some years, it’s brutally cold. Sometimes, it’s downright wet. But the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
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…
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…
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…
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…