A time to remember
The following letter was sent last week to The Observer. We have since learned from Mayor…
The fire next time; this time, water
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY — You can say this for natural near-disasters: They’re so educational. Did…
Dept. of Working for the Public
By Karen Zautyk KEARNY — This story is about some people who rarely get credit…
WE’VE GOT MAIL
To the Publisher: As the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01 approaches, I wish to share my story…
Storm leaves us with that sinking feeling
By Ron Leir HARRISON – The torrents from Hurricane Irene left a burdensome legacy in…
Memories of Irene
A photo essay by Karen Zautyk Top to bottom: Midweek, days after…
WTC Memorial & Survivor Tree weathered the storm
As this area awaited the arrival of Hurricane Irene, there was fear that low-lying lower Manhattan…
Top five movies of the summer
By Anthony J. Machcinski As Labor Day weekend comes and goes on the calendar and the…
That river miracle and other Nutley PD news
By Karen Zautyk NUTLEY — Further details have been released regarding that miraculous Passaic River survival…
Finally, a breath of cool air
By Ron Leir HARRISON – This summer, public housing residents of Harrison Gardens are breathing…
Kentucky Care drive is extended
Due to the overwhelming response and generosity of Observer readers, our Kentucky Care collection has been…
Around town
Belleville Clara Maass Medical Center is offering Chi Kung for women who have or have had…
Meadowlands made it through OK
A brief visit to DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst last week allayed fears that the little…
Golden Griffins vastly improved over a year ago
QP grid team aims for possible state playoff berth By Jim Hague The Queen of Peace…
Kearny resident Adamek fighting for chance of a lifetime
By Jim Hague Ever since he left his native Poland for a better life in the…