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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…
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…
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…
Police: There was no stabbing in Lyndhurst & no danger to public
From the Lyndhurst Police Department: Reports of an assault by stabbing on the residential block of…
Wake information for Jim Hague announced
Wake and funeral arrangements for James F. “Jim” Hague have been announced. The wake will take…
Jim Hague, a legend who was Observer sports journalist for 20+ years, dies aged 62; Observer Athlete of the Year will be named in his honor
Editor’s note: This story is still evolving and will be updated over the next few days.…
Observer Sports Writer Jim Hague dies aged 62
James “Jim” Hague, who for 20+ years was the sports reporter at The Observer newspaper —…
DEVELOPING — Murphy nominates Santos to become state Superior Court Judge
Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…
Suarez: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in Jersey City
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the…
AG’s office announces plans to allow for safe, unadulterated elections
Several key measures by the Department of Law and Public Safety will be in effect as…
BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids
A North Arlington mother whose half-year-old child ingested a suspected opioid has been arrested and charged…