One year ago, the nation and the world was in the midst of a period no…
Category: Editorial
EDITORIALS for June 23, 2021
Harrison Rec Center will be an area envy Last week, Harrison Councilman Larry Bennett took The…
By George & Great Scott, KPD’s 2020 crime numbers were stellar
Last week, we reported some tremendous news. Kearny’s overall crime, as reported by the FBI in…
EDITORIAL — Questions to ask yourself before voting June 8
In just a few days, on June 8, Democrats and, if they so desire, unaffiliated voters…
EDITORIAL — In gratitude to all who made the ultimate sacrifice
How fortunate are we to live in a time where, for the most part, our world…
EDITORIAL — A few words about Lupus
May is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple…
EDITORIAL — It’s election season and the truth matters now more than ever
This week, this newspaper marks its 134th anniversary. The very first issue of The Arlington Observer…
EDITORIAL — Tremendous move in Essex County to generate revenue
There’s an age-old question asked of politicians that rarely generates a solid answer. It’s in response…
EDITORIAL — Election law is the law, even if it seems unfair
There are plenty of laws in this state and country that, despite seeming either too lenient…
EDITORIAL — Refurbished Oval is something to behold
If you haven’t been inside it yet, you’re in for treat. Kearny’s Gunnel Oval, under renovation…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to our local funeral directors
One year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was growing completely out of control, there was one…
EDITORIAL: COVID-19’s toll on mental health
The numbers are staggering. COVID-19 has led to a serious toll on Americans’ mental health. According…
EDITORIAL — Belleville painting is hardly in unsafe hands with mayor
There’s a lot going on in this world of ours. We just marked the first anniversary…
EDITORIAL — No parade? No problem
This is normally a time of year where a lot is happening. The clocks move forward…
EDITORIAL — What a year it’s been for all of us
It’s almost eerie to look back at The Observer of March 11, 2020. It included the…
EDITORIAL — Bergen County must do better with COVID-19 vaccines
When Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos expressed his disappointment a few weeks ago that Kearny was…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to Santos and NJSEA for keeping Keegan closed
Last week, we brought you and update for the first time about the status of the…
EDITORIAL — Please curb your dogs!
Kearny resident Eileen Verdi generally has a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in…
EDITORIAL — In Tony Mondaro we trust
Well, we all seem to have gotten through the recent snow storm. Of course, we certainly…
EDITORIAL — Somehow, people are still using the street to dispose of masks …
For those of us out there old enough, perhaps you might recall, oh, it’s probably 25…
EDITORIAL — Have a driveway? A garage? Please use it for the sake of others
On the surface, this editorial might seem like outright complaining. But the truth is, it’s not.…
EDITORIAL — In a very dark world, there’s still some brightness left
Turning on the television these days is a risky proposition, especially if you’re among those who…
EDITORIAL — Victims of domestic violence need better protections
It is rare the pages of this newspaper contain stories involving domestic violence. This is a…
2020: A horrible year, yet one that taught us so very much …
The easy thing to do is to say 2020 was a horrendous year. You probably wouldn’t…
Remembering those who’ve lost their lives to COVID-19
A year ago at this time, many of us were preparing for a much different Christmas season.…
A season for being Women & Men for Others
With Thanksgiving over, we now begin to turn our attention to the holiday season which is…
Giving thanks in the year 2020? Seriously?
Plain and simply put, the year 2020 really hasn’t offered us much to give thanks for,…
EDITORIAL — Please, when possible, consider donating to food pantries
With Thanksgiving just over a week away, we at The Observer take this time to encourage…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to every veteran who ever put on the uniform
It is absolutely mind boggling to think that every single member of the United States Military…
Kearny residents: Please follow leaf-disposal guidelines
Change is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s…