Baby badly hurt by loose dog: NPD

A dog that got loose from its home attacked a baby being pushed in a stroller…

Vietnam vets remembered in Kearny ceremony, elsewhere 

KEARNY — Last Tuesday, March 29, Kearny officials, veterans and the general public joined with other…

‘Shooter drill’ Friday; burglar sought: BPD

BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department will conduct an “active shooter” drill at Belleville High School,…

Obituaries for April 4, 2016

Jose Vieira Jose Vieira, 72, passed away on Sunday, March 27, at his home in Nutley.…

Tragedy strikes Lyndhurst, as former grid star Akar dies

Current Lyndhurst head football coach Rich Tuero has one incredible memory of former Golden Bear offensive…

Kearny boys’ basketball team celebrates league title at awards dinner

The Kearny High School boys’ basketball team had a year to remember in 2015-16, winning 17…

Nutley baseball looks to bounce back after lost weekend

The Nutley High School baseball team had high hopes and aspirations for the 2016 season, but…

PSE&G prepared for weekend wind storm

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest electric and gas utility, is preparing…

Pulaski Skyway traffic to shift to the northbound lanes next week

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced that southbound traffic on the Pulaski Skyway is scheduled…

Fundraiser will benefit LPD’s participation in Unity Tour

The Harlem Wizards will play a combination team of Lyndhurst principals, teachers, cops and coaches at…

NPD: Resident nearly fell for PCH scam

A Nutley resident fell victim to a scammer who claimed he had won $3 million from…

Fire wrecks dental office, house

LYNDHURST — A rapidly moving fire ravaged a two-and-a-half-story building on Stuyvesant Ave. in Lyndhurst during…

Seeking volunteers for cleanup

BELLEVILLE – Want to participate in a civic pride community service project? The Belleville Historical Society…

St. Cecilia’s re-creates Christ’s death

KEARNY — More than 150 parishioners of St. Cecilia’s Church — from the English-, Spanish- and…

BOE finds cash to finish KHS upgrades; school tax rising

KEARNY — To complete the long-delayed Kearny High School addition/renovation project, the town Board of Education…

Kearny crime rate is at 15-year low

KEARNY – The Kearny Police Department has released its Uniform Crime Report Index for 2015, which covers…

18 officially sworn in to Kearny FD

KEARNY — Kearny swore in 18 new firefighters last Tuesday as part of the town’s continuing…

Masters of an ancient tradition

HARRISON — Meet Harrison’s very own “Little Old Winemaker” – Vincent Franco. He may be diminutive…

If ya got ‘em, don’t chew ‘em

By Ron Leir With the baseball season upon us, the New York City Council has seized…

Utility going under as Suez talks continue

KEARNY — Kearny is setting in motion a plan to scrap its water utility in favor…

KPD: Strolling straight into a cell

In the wee hours — 1:30 a.m., to be precise — of last Wednesday, March 23, Officer…

Global ‘conquest’ is his goal

HARRISON — Having enjoyed taking in the City of Lights with his family for a few…

Anticipate April opening for Kearny dog park

KEARNY – Workers from Reivax Contracting Corp. of Newark continued to assemble components of Kearny’s first-ever…

Kearny’s LTET initiative gives BOE ‘distinction’

KEARNY — The Kearny Board of Education has been named a “District of Distinction” by District…

Nutley’s Watson gets McDonald’s All-American sendoff

BLOOMFIELD — Blair Watson is headed to the McDonald’s High School All-American basketball game, traveling to…

Cuniglio named new Belleville football coach

  Before he received his first chance of being a high school football head coach two…

Golden Griffins green, head to toe, from coach on down

  Nick Edwards knew exactly what he was in for when he took over the Queen…

Friday fire destroys Lyndhurst dental office

LYNDHURST — A rapidly moving fire ravaged a two-and-a-half-story building on Stuyvesant Ave. in Lyndhurst during…

Sights from today’s Way of the Cross at West Hudson Park [St. Cecilia’s]

KEARNY — Here are some images from today’s “Way of the Cross,” which was nicely done…

The Observer office is open Good Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please note The Observer office, at 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny, is open today, Good Friday, until…