Kearny boys basketball wins division for first time since 2016

With rarely at the forefront of conversations before or during this season, the idea of this…

Yet another Scout from Unit 305 achieves Eagle rank

Another Boy Scout from Unit No. 305 has achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. The unit…

KPD: Thief stole car from ShopRite of Kearny lot, then wouldn’t allow police to print him

Well this one sure is anything but typical. According to Kearny PD PIO Sgt. Mike Gontarczuk:…

KFD’s Madden promoted to captain earlier this week

At the recent meeting of the Mayor and Town Council Feb. 4, 2025, Firefighter Daniel Madden…

Taking a look back at The Observer of 1974 with its former editor

By David Lieberfarb Former Editor of The Observer Thanksgiving 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of a tumultuous…

Meet the 2025 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade honorees

We’re just a few weeks away from the 2025 United Irish Associations of West Hudson’s St.…

KPD: Two geniuses were riding helmetless on a stolen motorcycle

If you’re going to conspicuously ride on a motorcycle without helmets, you might want to make…

Applications for new Kearny Hometown Heroes banners available Feb. 10

Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday, Feb. 10. The program,…

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…

Kearny boys basketball aims for division title, state playoff berth

Despite his team’s lack of height, Kearny boys basketball coach Marc McCaffrey envisioned a group that…

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…

AOTW: Kearny’s Souza earns bragging rights after scoring 39

Kearny’s Will Souza has always looked to his oldest brother Nick, one of the most accomplished…

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…

KPD: Detectives nab suspicious man who turned out to be shoplifter

Two plainclothes detectives had a hunch and it ultimately paid off. According to Det. Sgt. Michal…

With Konopka out, what happens next in Kearny?

  Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka, a Democrat, resigned his seat during the Monday, Jan.…