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EDITORIAL — John Garofalo’s lead is one all people, especially teens, could learn from
This world could really use a few more people like John Garofalo. And if you read…
EDITORIAL — In preparation for a new round of local elections in Kearny & Harrison
Two of four council races in Kearny will be contested — and the incumbent Mayor of…
EDITORIAL — Locally, Scarpelli and Tucci set an example for nation to follow
Remember the days when the transition of power was a given and not a political wedge…
Are the days of ‘old school’ local politics finally done? Looks it
In the past, whenever an election was a week or so away, there was no telling…
A look at some stunning statistics about Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple…
EDITORIAL — With elections upcoming, the truth continues to matter
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen, online, a lot “crazed” rhetoric.
Money well spent on CCTV cameras in Kearny, indeed
“It’s money well spent,” Macfie said of the cameras. And he’s absolutely right.
COMMENTARY: Bravo, Nutley PD, for saving woman, 75, from $40K scam
For the last few months, I’ve been hooked on watching Youtube videos of people who toy…
When adults use social media to spread lies and call it ‘opinion’ …
It is sometimes stunning that there are adult human beings who do not know the difference…
EDITORIAL — Encouraging both chambers of Congress to get time bill passed
Come Sunday, we get to move our clocks ahead an hour at 2 a.m., forwarding immediately…
A little bit of normal with St. Patrick’s Day Parade returning
If we told you, two years ago today, we’d be close to the two-year anniversary of…
EDITORIAL — Reality check: Where we live, car doors must be locked
This is the next in a series of editorials — frankly, we’ve lost track of specifically…
I’m done with Major League Baseball if there’s even 1 delay
August 1994 was a fun time to be a baseball fan. The Yanks had the best…
In gratitude to Robert Osborn as his Kearny firefighting career comes to a well-earned end
If there were a Wikipedia page for the Kearny Fire Department, it would have to include,…
EDITORIAL — Predictions for 2022 — who will be the biggest winners and losers?
Last week, we offered some outlooks for 2022 — this week, it’s prediction time. So let’s have some…
EDITORIAL — Aries: Not here, no way, no how, no matter what
Call this a preventative editorial. Aries, of Franklin, Tennessee, take note. No matter what you say,…
EDITORIAL — That day the Kearny PD made a very difficult situation look routine
For the sake of all involved, we are not going to name specific officers who were…
EDITORIAL — Jacho must resign from Belleville Board of Education forthwith
The audio and video don’t lie. Erika Jacho, the Belleville School Board trustee, who was charged…
Could the Chicago Blackhawks’ situation happen here?
It hasn’t gotten the attention it is due — so we bring it to you, today,…
EDITORIAL — Emma Quintana: Making a difference, one survivor at a time
Every community has certain people who make a difference. Whether it’s in their volunteer efforts, their…
EDITORIAL — Some thoughts as Down Syndrome Awareness Month ends
Each year, this newspaper features a photo of Nicolle Santos, 8, of Kearny, when her enthusiastic…
Murphy’s up for re-election soon. Don’t forget his 2019 inaction
It has never been the policy of this newspaper to endorse candidates for elected office. After…
We could use a rekindling of the spirit that followed the 9/11 terror attacks
Sept. 11, 2001 — in three days, it will have been 20 years in the past.…
EDITORIAL — Schools reopen soon, so remember to drive safely near them
Whenever a new school year starts, we are reminded by local police departments of the importance…
What a different world we had 20 years ago
Looking at the calendar today, it is exactly one month from now our nation, our world,…
EDITORIAL — Parents, please: Be sure kids are safe when biking
A few weeks ago, two youngsters were riding a bicycle east on Garfield Avenue toward Davis Avenue…
EDITORIAL — Nutley must cancel fireworks planned for Sept. 10, 2021
For those of us old enough to be able to say we remember Sept. 11, 2001,…
EDITORIAL — Decision to buy Tasers for Kearny PD was right one
Most of us looked on in horror as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Police Officer Kim Potter screamed…
EDITORIAL — Belleville’s De Peña continues to blaze the trail for Latinas
A few years ago, we first met Naomy De Peña when she was a candidate for the…