AG: 7 members of 2 trafficking rings, (including 1 operation in Newark), indicted

Seven defendants were indicted in connection with two separate human trafficking enterprises in New Jersey —…

Lots across from Kearny Mandees will be paved Friday, Dec. 6

The lot at 285 Kearny Ave., Kearny, directly across the street from Mandees, will be shut…

Jack & jill responsible for seriously injuring moped rider in cargo van collision charged: HCPO

Two Kearny residents who the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office says were responsible for a serious crash…

Possible road closures upcoming in Belleville

The Township of Belleville is warning motorists of potential upcoming road closures. The township says motorists…

Macfie inducted into FDU’s Circle of Police Chiefs

Kearny Police Chief Scott Macfie was recently inducted into the Circle of Police Chiefs at Fairleigh…

HCSO conducting targeted DWI patrols in coming days

In a proactive effort to promote public safety and reduce the number of impaired drivers on…

STUNNER: DOLAGHAN RESIGNS/RETIRES FROM HARRISON COUNCIL

In a case of the wow, where’d that come from, longtime Harrison Fourth Ward Councilman Michael…

Kearny’s tree lighting & holiday festival upcoming

‘Tis once again the season to celebrate at the annual Kearny Tree Lighting Festival Thursday, Dec.…

NAPD: Two blokes suspected of shoplifting had warrants, drugs on them

For two local men who were believed to be shoplifting at a North Arlington dollar store,…

Harrison HS boys soccer team advances to state final Sunday after PK win

HARRISON — For the first time in a decade, the Harrison boys soccer team is back…

HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor…

Man who fell asleep at wheel at DeJessa bridge was on heroin, had 50+ wax folds of it: LPD

A man who fell asleep at the wheel of his car was not just under the…

The Observer mourns the loss of our friend, Wilbert J. Branwell, father of Dr. John P. Branwell, who died today aged 82

Wilbert J. Branwell Wilbert J. Branwell died Nov. 11, 2024. He was 82. Visiting will be…

Esteves wins special election in Kearny’s Third Ward; early results from North Arlington Council race

Democrat Fred Esteves defeated Republican Jorge D. Santos tonight in Kearny’s Third Ward Town Council race,…

Lyndhurst PD: Fourth time was the charm for catching a habitual counterfeiter

The first time, he got away with it. The second time, he got away with it.…