BAGS BANNED

An ordinance that will ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags at most businesses in Kearny…

After only 2 years being open, BJ’s shopping center is sold

Editor's note: Because of a production error, this story did not appear in its entirety in…

The Radiology Center’s open MRI keeps patients free from claustrophobia

  LYNDHURST —  Your GP gives you the dreaded news: You’re going to need an MRI. Instantly, fear sets…

Kearny Bank hosts business program

In an informal talk to business leaders at Kearny Bank headquarters in Fairfield. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas Bracken touted two…

Business Review: No one puts on a move quite like Action Transfer & Storage

If you’ve ever moved from one home to another, you remember it all too well: it was a pretty…

Business Review: Alternate paths to relief at Total Pain Care

KEARNY –  There’s a myth out there about living with pain. Most people think one of the only solutions…

Sub Station? Yes, that’s the ticket!

HARRISON – A longtime Harrison educator has acquired a vacant commercial space at Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. N. and Hamilton…

Sabor Latin Bistro brings South Beach to the shores of the Hudson

NORTH BERGEN –  If you want all that South Beach Miami has to offer — excellent food, tremendous nightlife,…

Confessore opens sub shop & café at old butcher shop

A longtime Harrison educator has acquired a vacant commercial space at Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. N.…

Belleville’s hidden gem: Me and Tommy’s Restaurant

BELLEVILLE –  Because of its remote location, people told Ernesto Sicari back in October 2011 that his new restaurant,…

Business Review: Vito’s Hotdogs brings Sabretts to Harrison & so much more

        Photos Courtesy Vito Casale By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON – …

Welsh joins Brady, Brady & Reilly firm

James C. Welsh, supervising judge of compensation, has joined Brady, Brady and Reilly of Kearny as head of the…

Arlington Tax & Bookkeeping Service celebrates its 3rd decade in business

KEARNY — If you’ve ever taken a ride along Kearny Ave., the sad reality is that what you see today…

New owner at The Smile and Implant Center

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Generations of residents of West Hudson and South Bergen counties…

Back home & giving ‘Maximum’ effort

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent NORTH ARLINGTON –  It’s one thing when a brother and sister…

Gold & Diamond Trading: a gem in our own back yard

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  If you’re looking to buy gold, silver, platinum or…

Firepit Quality Meats offers take-home BBQ & lots more

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  John Patoilo, owner of Firepit Barbecue, says over the…

Ease your pain with Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture in Harrison

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  There’s an epidemic in this country — and sadly,…

You won’t go away hungry at Mama Angelo’s

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON –  Some restaurants claim everything they make is from scratch.…

Sushi Samba is worth the trip to the West Village

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  NEW YORK CITY –  If you’re a fan of sushi…

In this economy, local businesses need advertising to survive

By Ryan Sloan  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  Some economic experts say we’re well on the road to recovering…

Keypoint Mortgage eases process of getting a mortgage, refinancing

By Ryan Sloan Observer Correspondent  NORTH ARLINGTON —  Though the rules have significantly changed since the sub-prime loan…

Schuyler Savings Bank: big-time banking in an intimate setting

By Ryan Sloan Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – If you’re looking for big time banking, but in a…

EcuAmerica Car Service will get you where you need to go

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  NEWARK – At one point or another in your life, you’ve probably…

High-quality, bilingual talent at Coccia

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  KEARNY –  If you’ve driven along Kearny Ave., you’ve no doubt seen…

Have a workers’ comp case? John Pinho’s the man you want representing you

By Kevin Canessa Jr. Observer Correspondent  HARRISON –  If there’s one thing that makes our area special,…

Business Review: New practice, same personality for Lyndhurst doctor

By Anthony Machchinski Observer Correspondent In April 2012, The Observer featured an article about Dr. Maria…

Have a wedding, lunch or dinner at one of Bergen County’s best, Il Villaggio

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  CARLSTADT –  For years, it’s been known as one of the…

Breathtaking Manhattan views prevail at Battello Restaurant & Catering

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  JERSEY CITY –  The views at Battello are stunning. In fact,…

Brother’s Bakery is on a roll – and it takes the cake!

By Kevin Canessa Jr.  Observer Correspondent  KEARNY – If you’ve ever driven past Brother’s Quality Bakery- Deli late…