Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics

To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…

NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!

To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…

Lyndhurst Police and Fire departments save woman in distress in Passaic River

At approximately 7:33 p.m., Thursday, June 27, police received a 911 call about woman in distress…

Kearny uniform exchange expanding in 2024

The Kearny Public Schools’ Uniform Exchange, a non-profit formed in 2022, has launched its 2024 collection…

2 juveniles charged with occupied-home burglary, vehicle theft: NPD

Charges have been levied against two teenagers who Nutley police say are responsible for an early-morning…

Police: Thoughtless criminals break into Little Red Schoolhouse, wreck 9/11 display

It appears not even the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum — one of the most noted buildings…

More than 1/3 of Christmas tree fires happen in January

More than one-third (34%) of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January. With this…

4 of Kearny’s Bravest complete fire academy

HCPO: Kearny and Lyndhurst FDs assist with recovery of body found in Hackensack River in Secaucus

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Secaucus Police Department, with assistance from divers…

(VIDEO) Car catches fire on Seeley Avenue @ Kearny Avenue near gas station

A vehicle caught fire on Nov. 8, 2023, on Seeley Avenue at Kearny Avenue in Kearny…

Air bag explodes in Harrison car fire

Thanks to Matthew Ravo, of Harrison, for sending this to us. Harrison and Schuyler avenues, Oct.…

NFPA offers tips to make Halloween fire-free

As Halloween creeps closer, the National Fire Protection Association reminds the public fire safety hazards often lurk…

Kearny Fire Department’s annual Open House is later this week

  The Kearny Fire Department’s annual Open House takes place Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6 to…

Four West Hudson firefighters awarded lifetime FMBA membership

Kearny and Harrison FMBA members, from left, Kearny Sergeant-at-Arms Stephen Levchak, President Juan Barroso, Vice President…

For the Kearny PBA & FMBA, it’s been a busy and fruitful August

In August, many in the world of public safety spend time down the shore, out in…