HCPO: Kearny man, 18, arrested following reported sexual assault of girl, 13

An 18-year-old Kearny man is behind bars after he is alleged to have sexually assaulted a…

Kearny Police Department increasing recruitment efforts

The Kearny Police Department is actively recruiting prospective officers — and while you may not have…

Man breaks into Kearny home, takes dump in back seat of KPD cruiser en route to jail: police

A man who likely didn’t have a bathroom of his own (you’ll find out why shortly)…

Blood drive, car show fundraiser, food giveaway upcoming and street hockey registration underway

NA Knights hosting blood drive The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus sponsor a blood drive…

Less than two years after Leukemia diagnosis, William Mullins continues to play and inspire

A year ago, William Mullins connection with Kearny High School sports was limited to watching live…

Short Skyway closures expected tonight

There will be temporary short=duration closures of the Pulaski Skyway in both directions tonight as the…

Loss of Christine ‘CJ’ Jablonski is painful, but she leaves an incredible legacy

If ever you were a fan of the great TV show, “The West Wing” — and…

The Observer mourns the loss of Christine Jablonski, who died yesterday aged 53

The Observer joins the Jablonski family and the Kearny community in mourning after the death of…

Pascrell scores major grants for Kearny and Lyndhurst

U.S. Rep Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9, has scored some significant grant money for local projects in…

PBA No. 21 raises funds for Special Olympics at Snow Bowl at Metlife

Several members of the Kearny PBA No. 21, seen here, took part in the Snow Bowl…

Mayor Doyle reads with schoolchildren earlier this week

KPD: All she had to do was move her double-parked Tesla; instead, she gets arrested, her car sent to the pound

It always makes good common sense to pay careful attention to the orders of police officers.…

John O’Connor installed as newest KMUA commissioner

John O’Connor was installed recently as the newest commissioner of the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority by…

COMMENTARY — Video of teens beating up other teens is disgusting

If you haven’t yet seen them, they’re disturbing. Last week, videos from several social media platforms…

Esteves will seek Third Ward council seat in Kearny

If you lived in or around Kearny over the last 40+ years, chances are at some…

Kearny’s Ryan Valli places ninth in NJSIAA Boys Bowling Tournament

When Ryan Valli left last year’s NJSIAA Boys Bowling Individual Tournament, he did so with feelings…

KPD: Cops nab man who burgled liquor store, pub & restaurant

In late February, Kearny Wine & Liquor store, on Kearny Avenue, was broken into overnight. A…

VIDEO — Kids beating up other kids in West Hudson: A special edition of The Observer Live

Earlier today, The Observer Live! revealed the existence of several troubling videos of kids beating up…

Esteves: I’m running for Third Ward Council seat

My name is Fred Esteves and I’m announcing my candidacy for Kearny’s Third Ward Council. Born…

Taking a look at a few things going on in the region …

The Kearny Town Council met last week, on Feb. 20, and the meeting was yet again…

Makayla David’s state tournament opener is one for the record books

For Makayla David, feeling nerves on the day of a game is nothing new, but on…

Salvation Army of Kearny seeks advisory board members

The Salvation Army of Kearny seeks Advisory Board members. These representatives are of different age groups,…

WHATCo’s murder-mystery dinner theater upcoming

The West Hudson Arts & Theater Company’s annual murder-mystery dinner theater returns with the original production…

KPD: Man with 6 warrants who drove recklessly without a license is released after processing

On Feb. 16, at quarter past 7 p.m., Officer Anthony  Oliveira was patrolling near Fish House…

KPD: Woman was so wrecked & belligerent she had to be sedated at hospital after assaulting officers, hospital staff

On Feb. 19, at 3 a.m., Officer Baez was on patrol in the area of Schuyler…

Ready to March

We’re just a few weeks away from the United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St. Patrick’s…

Kearny-North Arlington-Secaucus hockey win McMullen Cup

With several key players back and healthy from the previous season, winning the McMullen Cup  was…

da Silva says he’s running in June primary for council seat

Kearny Councilman Renato da Silva has announced his intention to seek the seat he was appointed…

In early December, Renato da Silva was happily working for the New York City Department of…

HCPO: Kearny man suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck riding on moped

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a crash that seriously injured a moped…