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Essex sheriff’s officer arrested after investigation into serious 2022 crash in Kearny: HCPO
A 36-year-old Essex County Sheriff’s Officer has been arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in…
HCPO: Elizabeth man arrested & charged with February Kearny hit and run
An Elizabeth man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured…
Kearny’s virtual Mayoral Debate set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17
The three candidates running to become the first new mayor of Kearny since Alberto G. Santos…
Kearny PD officers ride in 2023 Tour de Force
The Tour de Force’s mission is to honor the victims of 9/11 by keeping their memory…
Wittpenn Bridge will be closed tonight through much of Sunday
Beginning at 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 15, until 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, Route 7 is…
Get ready for Shakespeare in Harrison
Shakespeare is coming to the West Hudson Arts & Theater Company later this month. Performances of…
OP-ED — Ferreira: Here’s how the parking situation in Kearny should be handled
To the Editor: Interim-Mayor Peter Santana and the Town Council held a parking meeting on Aug.…
Messi Mania makes its way to Harrison
They came from all over the country, many wearing pink Inter Miami soccer jerseys donning the…
The news you’ve been waiting for … that bridge is closed again this weekend
The Wittpenn Bridge between Jersey City and Kearny will be closed this weekend as testing of…
KPD: Woman driving erratically because she was in a hurry to get to the MVC to restore her suspended license instead gets arrested
On Aug. 23, Det. John Fabula and Det. Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk were moving about slowly in…
HCPO hosting candlelight vigil Thursday in West Hudson Park
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office hosts a candlelight vigil in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Month…
LONGER OBITUARY & ARRANGEMENTS for Barbara Cifelli-Sherry
Barbara “Bobbi” Cifelli-Sherry, who for decades served the public in many capacities, including as an elected…
COMMENTARY — IN MEMORIAM: Remembering Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, the Commish, councilwoman, mom, friend
I first met Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, who died today aged 80, in 1997. That was the first…
Hudson Prosecutor hosting candlelight vigil at West Hudson Park
A year ago, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez hosted a special candlelight vigil at North Hudson…
Wittpenn Bridge closed this weekend
The Wittpenn Bridge will be closed from Saturday at 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday —…
WHATCO’s ‘Puffs’ cast announced
The West Hudson Arts & Theater Co has announced the cast for “The Puffs, or Seven…
SOCCERTOWN USA-UK — EPL, EA Sports & Kearny team up to build mini-pitch
If ever there were any doubts where the capital of American Soccer is, it’s pretty clear…
Sharpton & Cobb will speak at HCCC summer DEI retreat
The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…
Sorry, folks, the Wittpenn Bridge will be closed again this weekend
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a full closure of the Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge…
Santana appointed interim Mayor of Kearny
Kearny has a new mayor — for at least the next 117 days. Then, all bets…
1&9 north between Kearny and Newark scheduled for weekend closure
All lanes on Route 1&9 Truck northbound between Newark and Kearny will be closed and detoured…
LETTER — Rodrigues: What is the purpose of having a council president and a deputy mayor if not to handle these times?
To the Editor: I am truly baffled by the process of selecting a new mayor. If…
COMMENTARY — Santos leaves legacy that will be hard to surpass
In 1998, the campaign I was working with said it needed a candidate to run against…
Kearny senior citizens enjoy cruise around Manhattan
Late last week, scores of Kearny senior citizens were treated to a cruise around New York…
HCCC graduates first 19 in nursing ‘Pay it Forward’ program
Nursing is one of the most in-demand careers in the United States, but obtaining a college…
Santana, Doyle announce mayoral candidacies within 30 minutes of each other
Kearny Councilmembers Carol Jean Doyle and Peter Santana both wasted little time announcing their candidacies to…
Rivas, Villani shine in Bergen All-Star Game, to remain teammates in college
A lot of Bergen County might not have been too familiar with the work of North…
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…