Skyway will be closed most of this weekend

From 11 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 until 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2, the entire Pulaski Skyway…

DEVELOPING — Rodrigues takes oath as Kearny’s Second Ward councilman after unanimous vote

Jose Rodrigues was sworn in as Kearny’s new Second Ward councilman by Mayor Carol Jean Doyle…

Route 7 closures expected all week, DOT says

Beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 until 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continuing each…

‘Twisted Cats’ celebrate a decade of service to Kearny … and it’s all thanks to Len Twist

When Len Twist first realized Kearny had an enormous need for a trap, neuter, return (TNR)…

Young Marine’s WWII combat valor recognized with Silver Star Medal 80 years ago — though you’d hardly know it

How did the combat valor of a young Marine from Kearny who selflessly gave his life…

HCPO: Kearny man arrested on child-pornography charges

A Kearny man has been arrested following a Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged child…

Lane closures expected on Rt. 7 this week

Expect lane closures on Route 7 Tuesday into Wednesday this week. Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday,…

Red Bulls historic playoff run ends with loss in MLS Cup Final

Despite a strong comeback effort, the Red Bulls were unable to overcome an early two-goal deficit…

Harrison PD will conduct DWI checkpoint later this week

The Harrison Police Department will conduct a DWI checkpoint from Saturday evening, Dec. 14, 2024, to…

HCPO names the 2 victims in this morning’s Hamilton Avenue fire in Kearny

The two victims of this morning’s fire at 56 Hamilton Ave., Kearny, have been identified, Hudson…

EDITORIAL — Remembering Det. Joseph Seals & Douglas Miranda as we approach 5th anniversary of their deaths

It only took a few minutes to realize something significant was happening Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019,…

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…

BARROSO SAGA DRAGS ON INTO 9TH MONTH

For those who have not been able to view The Observer Live! recently, here’s a recap…

HCSO conducting targeted DWI patrols in coming days

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

HCPO opens state-of-the-art DNA lab

Life for forensic scientists has just gotten exponentially better in Hudson County. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s…