Some news on medical expenses in retirement

By Randy Neumann A study done by Fidelity Investments found that a 65-year-old couple retiring this…

Reminder: KPD plans cycle Safety Fair for kids

Kearny Police Chief John Dowie has announced that on Saturday, June 11, from 1 p.m. until…

YMCA garage sale fundraiser

Meadowlands Area YMCA, 436 Ridge Road, North Arlington, is accepting donations of items for a garage…

A done deal: Digesere is leaving

By Ron Leir KEARNY – This township’s  public schools’ chief is going on a permanent vacation…

Lawsuit filed in NJMC tax dispute

By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – A battle over tax-sharing payments by communities in the New Jersey…

Driver hunted in fatal crash

    By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – An arrest warrant has been issued for the motorist…

What price firefighter training?

  By Ron Leir As this township struggles to nail down a spending plan for 2012,…

Here’s a club that never stops working

By Ron Leir LYNDHURST – It’s a safe bet that members of the Lyndhurst Women’s Club…

The KPD gets its man

By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – In last week’s Observer, which went to press May 27 because…

‘Love Ya Babe’

By Lisa Pezzolla This column is dedicated to the memory of Anthony C. Tortoreti, who died…

2 more admit guilt in ATM skim scam

By Karen Zautyk NEWARK – Two additional defendants in a scheme to obtain account information from…

Sex offender to be extradited

KEARNY – Kearny police reported the arrest last week of a Rhode Island registered  sex offender…

A bridge too low; a truck too high

NUTLEY – If you are driving near the trestle over Franklin Ave. at High St., be…

Around town

Bloomfield Bloomfield Public Library announces its schedule for its Monday Afternoon at the Movies program: June…

Why you need umbrella coverage

By Randy Neumann When writing a financial plan for a client, we go through a discovery…

‘Financial Aid Fairs’ at HCCC

  Hudson County Community College will conduct a series of “Financial Aid Fairs” to assist prospective…

Discover the Great Outdoors ­– here in N.J.

TRENTON – June is Great Outdoors Month, and the state Department of Environmental Protection is urging…

NJMC’s free programs for seniors

  LYNDHURST – Area seniors will have the opportunity this summer to take in tango virtuosos,…

Upcoming programs at NJMC

On Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m., a free concert for seniors will be held at…

Wreaks havoc in stolen cop car

By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – In one of the more bizarre stories thus far this year,…

Bringing 9/11 home to kids

By Ron Leir BLOOMFIELD – As the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World…

Borough to submit layoff plan to state

NORTH ARLINGTON – The Borough Council has approved a workforce reduction plan that would see eight individuals…

A healthy outlook for Nutley

By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY – When it comes to promoting health and fighting obesity, this township…

Kearny honors the brave

Scenes from the town’s annual Memorial Day parade, held last Thursday evening on Belgrove Drive. Photos…

Hunt is on for 2nd burglary suspect

By Karen Zautyk KEARNY – Last week, The Observer reported on the arrest of a 37-year-old…

Police chase ends in Clifton crash

By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY – A Paterson motorist who allegedly attempted to run over a police…

Around town

Belleville Belleville Public Library and Information Center, 221 Washington Ave., is offering patrons tutoring on surfing…

Improving your financial future

By Randy Neumann Is 2011 going to be your year?  It has certainly been a tough…

U.S. att’y cites child-exploitation cases

NEWARK – Marking National Missing Children’s Day on May 25, New Jersey U.S. Attorney Paul J.…

Cops ride for those who died

Photo courtesy of Kearny PD With 300 miles ahead of them, Officers Wayne Shivers, John Fabula,…