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06/19/2026

Three West Hudson projects will be paid for, mostly, by Hudson Open Space grants

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy revealed the 2026 Hudson County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund award recommendations, and West Hudson stands to benefit, again, significantly. The proposal represent more than $12.4 million in funding for projects that will create and improve parks, recreational facilities, and historic sites throughout Hudson County. The announcement was delivered at an event in Secaucus, where Guy highlighted the town’s acquisition of 1.12 acres of new parkland. The site of the park will allow for a better connection from Meadow Lane to the Hackensack River, Secaucus Greenway and Farm Road Park....

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy revealed the 2026 Hudson County Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund award recommendations, and West Hudson stands to benefit, again, signif…

06/18/2026

After more than 40 years in the newspaper industry, I have always believed that a great story is a great story — and the most important thing is the person behind it.
Over the years, we have shared stories and given credit where it is due, and we have also seen other media pick up stories we have covered. That is part of journalism and community storytelling.
Our Editor, Kevin Canessa, has consistently highlighted our friend Nuno through Observer Live News and his work has helped bring attention to the incredible things Nuno does. His recent post reached more than 14,000 people as I am writing.
I was genuinely happy to see Nuno receive more recognition. That is what we all want — to shine a light on good people in our communities.
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— Lisa Feorenzo, Owner, The Observer

06/18/2026

Numerous officers promoted at Lyndhurst PD

Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner Robert B. Giangeruso presided over a promotional ceremony at Township Park, formally swearing in officers within the Lyndhurst Police Department who have advanced to new ranks, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Those promoted include Capt. Anthony Ricigliano, Lieutenant Geoffrey Rejent, Lieutenant Phillip Reina, Lieutenant Christopher Cuneo, Sergeant Matthew Giunta, Sergeant Joseph White, Sergeant Michael Giangeruso, Detective Nolan James, Detective Michael LeStrange and Detective Elizabeth Hollenbeck. “These promotions help maintain operational continuity, while ensuring that the Lyndhurst Police Department remains the renowned law enforcement agency our community and our counterparts have come to rely upon,” Deputy Police Chief Paul Haggery said....

Mayor and Public Safety Commissioner Robert B. Giangeruso presided over a promotional ceremony at Township Park, formally swearing in officers within the Lyndhurst Police Department who have advanc…

06/17/2026

There goes that Soccer Car again at Town Hall. Well done, Nuno Caleiro!

06/17/2026

Project Graduation bus route announced for Thursday, June 18

If you're around any of these streets June 18, come on out and cheer the graduates. It's impossible to know the exact time — but it will be sometime in the evening, after the ceremony ends. The police lights and buses will be more than noticeable.  King Street left onto Davis Avenue  Davis Avenue to Midland Avenue  Left onto Midland to Kearny Avenue  Left onto Kearny Avenue to Bergen  Left onto Bergen through Schuyler Avenue

If you’re around any of these streets June 18, come on out and cheer the graduates. It’s impossible to know the exact time — but it will be sometime in the evening, after the ceremony e…

06/17/2026

Kearny Project Graduation Bus Route announced. It’s Thursday, June 18, after graduation.

 King Street left onto Davis Avenue
 Davis Avenue to Midland Avenue
 Left onto Midland to Kearny Avenue
 Left onto Kearny Avenue to Bergen
 Left onto Bergen through Schuyler Avenue

06/16/2026

Police bodycam footage shows moment bear falls from tree in Lyndhurst

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06/16/2026

RWJBarnabas grant to Kearny Health Department will support preventative health care, social service & more

RWJBarnabas Health has awarded a combined $1.7 million to support local organizations working to address barriers to care, food insecurity and economic stability among underserved communities in Hudson County, including a $400K commitment to the Town of Kearny’s Health Department. The grants are fully funded through RWJBarnabas Health’s Our Healthy Communities initiative and supported by state appropriations to address the social determinants of health to create stronger communities and improve health outcomes for residents. This, importantly, means the program will not cost the Kearny taxpayer a dime. “There are few better investments than the ones we can make in the communities we serve through the partners with whom we share common values,” Mark E....

RWJBarnabas Health has awarded a combined $1.7 million to support local organizations working to address barriers to care, food insecurity and economic stability among underserved communities in Hu…

06/16/2026

Black bear safely removed from tree in Lyndhurst

First, the Knicks win an NBA championship and now a black bear found its way to Lyndhurst. It’s been a really unique last few days to say the least. Deputy Chief Paul Haggerty says the bear was first spotted in a tree near Tontine Avenue and Travers Place earlier today. State wildlife officials drove down from Sussex County and used a tranquilizer to get the bear out of the tree, safe from harm. Haggerty reports the bear is OK and will be returned to its natural habitat somewhere in Sussex County.

First, the Knicks win an NBA championship and now a black bear found its way to Lyndhurst. It’s been a really unique last few days to say the least. Deputy Chief Paul Haggerty says the bear was fir…

06/16/2026

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