Kearny police arrest man who injured officer as he fled after being caught shoplifting
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A LEGEND VISITS KHS
n Hall of Fame coach
Hurley offers sage advice to aspiring ballers
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
I’ve had two vastly different career paths — one as a Catholic school educator and the other as a newspaper man. Last week, both worlds collided at Kearny High School.
From 1998 to 2002, I was a teacher and the campus minister at St. Anthony High School in Downtown Jersey City. Regular readers of The Observer have probably heard me say this over and over, but it’s relevant to this story.
Back in 2017, St. Anthony closed its doors because of a serious decline in enrollment and because of ever-rising costs associated with a Catholic school
Legendary St. Anthony High School basketball coach Bob Hurley Sr. was at Kearny High School last week conducting clinics for Kearny youngsters.
education. For those who had any kind of association with the school, the closure was painful.
Friar High was a place where many kids came to get off the streets because as the school’s marketing slogan — which became a documentary and a rallying cry — The Street Stops Here. Countless kids who otherwise would not have had a chance — at anything — got that chance. But it all went away when the school closed.
One of the major reasons — some might say the only reason — why St. Anthony survived for as long as it did was because of one man, Robert Hurley Sr. Hurley was the coach of the team for nearly 40 years, amassing more than 1,000 career wins, an incredible number of state championships and several players who went on to play in the NBA and Major League Baseball.
More than 100 players he coached played Division I college basketball, many on athletic scholarships.
See HURLEY, Page 6
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Look familiar? Man arrested
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
If the man named in this story sounds familiar — or his headshot is ringing a bell — it’s because he was on the wrong side of the law just a few days ago, featured in a police item in The Observer and he finds himself in trouble once again.
The Lyndhurst Police Department has again arrested Juan Martinez, 48, of Lyndhurst and charged him with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, Det. Capt.
Vincent Auteri says.
According to Auteri:
Officer Jorge Fernandez was departing from the parking lot of a business on Rutherford Avenue when he observed a black colored SUV swiftly enter the lot.
The vehicle immediately left the parking lot at which point Officer Fernandez noticed the vehicle did not have a visible rear license plate. Officer Fernandez proceeded to follow the vehicle and watched as the subject vehicle turned carelessly into the exit portion of the parking lot of an adjacent business on Orient Way.
Courage in Care
The vehicle ultimately came to a stop at which point Officer Fernandez approached the
driver and he immediately knew it was Martinez.
Sgt. Nicholas Abruscato and Officer Anthony Morreale arrived shortly thereafter to assist. Officer Fernandez believed Martinez was driving while impaired and and had reason to believe narcotics might still be in the vehicle. When Martinez failed to grant Officer Fernandez consent to search the vehicle, a canine unit was summoned to assist.
A canine from the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department alerted to the presence of a control dangerous substance.
A search of the vehicle then led to the discovery of several small plastic bags containing crack cocaine.
Additionally, a glass cylindri-
POLICE BEAT
cal pipe was also located inside the vehicle.
And for the second time since March 25, Martinez was remanded to the Bergen County Jail — one could only wonder how long it will take for a judge to release him this go-round.
Martinez was also issued motor vehicle summons for possession of narcotics in a motor vehicle under, careless driving and failing to utilize a right turn signal.
The Lyndhurst Police Department thanked the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department’s Canine Unit for their assistance with this incident.
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Martinez
Kearny police arrest man who injured officer as he fled from Marshalls store
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Police have closed a case where a police officer was injured by a fleeing thief late last month, and the criminal has been charged with numerous offenses, Det. Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk said.
On March 28, 2025, police were called to a repeat shoplifter at the Passaic Avenue Shopping Plaza. Already onto his second store that day, the suspect filled large garbage bags with merchandise while his car idled in the fire lane outside.
assistance of the Newark Police Department, the vehicle was located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Newark. It was seized and the suspect was arrested and transported to the Kearny Police Department.
POLICE BEAT
As he exited the store, the suspect was confronted by police but refused to comply with orders to stop. An officer attempted to arrest him and a physical struggle ensued which ultimately resulted in the suspect running from the officer with his accelerating vehicle.
The suspect fled over the Clay Street Bridge, into Newark. Fortunately, at the hospital, the involved officer’s injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.
A few hours later, with the
Ashod R. Holt, 28, of East Orange, was charged with robbery, eluding, three counts of aggravated assault, weapons offenses, assault by auto, endangering another person, obstructing the administration of law, causing injury while driving with a suspended license, operating vehicle during period of suspension (second or subsequent violation), two counts of shoplifting, reckless driving and eight various traffic summonses.
The owner of the vehicle was also charged with permitting a revoked-license driver to operate their vehicle. Holt was transferred to the Hudson County Jail, South Kearny.
A search warrant was later executed upon the vehicle, revealing evidence that further linked Holt to the incident.
TBy Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
he moral of this story — never throw an empty pizza box out of a car window ever, but especially if you’ve got a lot of drugs and a stolen gun with hollow-point bullets on you while you’re in a parking lot in Lyndhurst, because it’s just not going to end well — ever.
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at approximately 12:14 a.m., Officers Robert Litterio and Michael LeStrange were on patrol in the area of Rutherford Avenue and Orient Way when Officer Litterio observed a cardboard pizza box being discarded from the window of a Volkswagen Jetta into the parking lot of a local business. The vehicle then attempted to leave the parking space, but was promptly stopped by the officers.
Officer Litterio approached the vehicle and requested the driver step out. The driver, identified as Timothy Carriel, 25, of Hackensack, complied. While Carriel exited the vehicle, Officer Litterio observed a large prescription liquid medicine bottle protruding from a pocket inside the driver-side door panel. The passenger was identified as Tatihanna Lowry, 22, also of Hackensack.
When questioned about the bottle, both occupants denied ownership. The label on the
bottle was partially defaced, but indicated it had been prescribed to an individual residing in Paterson.
Further investigation revealed Carriel had an active $1,000 warrant out of Paterson and so he was placed under arrest. During a search incident to arrest, Officer Angel Batista recovered a medicine bottle with a defaced label containing 33 pills.
Officer Litterio then directed Lowry to exit the vehicle. As she did so, a small clear plastic bag containing a white powdery residue was observed on the seat where she had been sitting. When asked about any other contraband in the vehicle, Lowry informed officers a firearm was located in the center console. She was immediately taken into custody.
The weapon, a .9mm Glock 26, was found to be loaded with a large-capacity magazine and hollow-point ammunition. A check of the serial number revealed the firearm had been reported stolen from Jacksonville, Florida, in August 2019.
Following Lowry’s disclosure, she also advised there was a bag in the vehicle containing additional narcotics. Officers located the bag on the rear passenger-side floorboard. It contained multiple clear plastic bags and medicine bottles filled
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Washington Middle School hosting spring music & arts festival
Washington Middle School, 1 N. Fifth St., Harrison, hosts a music and arts festival May 28, with an art show at 5:30 p.m. and concert at 6:30 p.m. There will be performances by the Washington Middle School concert band, choir, chamber choir and soloists. Admission is $3.
Project Graduation volleyball fundraiser coming soon
The Kearny High School Project Graduation volleyball tournament and fundraiser takes place Friday, April 25, at the High School, 336 Devon St., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the first match starting at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available for sale. The matchups include KHS teachers v. KHS seniors; Kearny firefighters v. Kearny police officers; Board of Education employees v. town employees; Franklin School v. Washington School; Garfield School v. Roosevelt School; and Lincoln Middle School v. Schuyler School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students. All proceeds will go toward this year’s Project Graduation.
NEWS BRIEFS
Kearny PD hosting drug takeback day
The Kearny Police Department hosts the DEA drug takeback day April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at police headquarters, 237 Laurel Ave., Kearny. Please bring unwanted and expired medications you no longer need. Syringes, vape pens and illicit narcotics may not be discarded. The event is no-questions-asked. For more information, visit www.dea.gov/takebackday.
Learn to ride a bike at KHS
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of County Commissioners host a learn to ride a bike class Saturday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kearny High School, 336 Devon St., Kearny, at the Garfield Avenue entrance.
Kids will learn how to use safety gear, hand signals, road rules, smart riding techniques, how to ride a bike with instructions, cycling courtesy, helmet fitting, removal of training wheel and more. Participants must bring their own bikes and a parent/guardian must be present throughout the class. There is no fee to participate.
Kearny Health Department hosting rabies clinic for East Newark residents
The Kearny Health Department hosts a rabies clinic for East Newark Residents Monday, May 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 34 Sherman Ave., East Newark. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (201) 997-0600 for more information.
Kearny UNICO sponsors casino bus trip fundraiser
Kearny UNICO sponsors a fundraising bus trip to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Sunday, May 18, with a bus departing from the parking lot of American Legion Post 99 on Belgrove Drive at approximately 9 a.m.
Prior to departure, “coffee and ...” will be served to all going on the trip inside the American Legion Hall beginning at approximately 7:45 a.m. Upon arrival at the casino, you will receive $25 in slot play.
Because of an increase in the bus rental cost, tickets are now priced at $42 per person. To purchase tickets, send a check made payable to Kearny UNICO to Lou Pandolfi, 81 Thoma Ave., Maywood, N.J.
07607. For questions, contact Pandolfi at either (201) 693-8504 or lpandolfi@ verizon.net.
Nutley Health Department offering free depression screening
In an effort to raise awareness and support, the Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health, in partnership with Hackensack Merdian Mountainside Medical Center, offers a free depression screening Thursday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 149 Chestnut St. Behavioral health professionals will screen for signs of depression. Registration is required and appointments may be made by calling (973) 284-4976.
North-Central Elks hosting charity ball
The North Central District of the Elks Special Children’s Committee hosts a charity ball May 10 at 7:15 p.m. at the Nutley Elks Lodge. The $50 ticket includes dinner, drinks, dessert and dancing. The event is open to all Elks and their guests. Purchase tickets at your home lodge. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite NFL gear or something pink.
HURLEY
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He was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.
He had entirely too many accolades to mention here — it would seriously require a book to do so properly and fittingly.
After the 2017 season, Hurley’s last, he never coached another high school game again. I had always secretly hoped St. Peter’s Prep would swoop in and hire him to close out his career, his and my alma mater. After all, the 1965 alumnus never coached a game at Prep, though St. Anthony was just a short mile or so away
from his alma mater.
It wasn’t in the cards.
What was in the cards, however, was his foundation, the Hurley Family Foundation, which conducts clinics throughout Jersey City and elsewhere. One such clinic took place at the gym at Kearny High School at the invitation of the Kearn Police Department’s
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Hurley, center, took time for photos during the clinic. Seen here are, from left, boys’ varsity basketball coach Marc McCaffrey, Kearny business administrator George King, schools facilities director Mark Bruscino, Walker, Hurley, former Hurley player and assistant coach Ben Gamble, Police Chief Scott Macfie, Councilman Fred Esteves and girls’ varsity coach Jody Hill.
Community Oriented Policing unit — thank you Sgt. Jack Grimm and team — along with the support of varsity boys’ basketball coach Marc McCaffrey and varsity girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill.
The first session was for younger kids. The second was for older kids, of high school age.
Hurley’s booming voice could be heard throughout the entire morning instructing the players on all kinds of basketball fundamentals. If ever someone was born to do this, it was Hurley. His knowledge of the game is surpassed by few in this world.
If there was a defining message he tried to convey — one of his all-time greatest players ever, Hudson County Commissioner Jerry Walker, of the Class of 1989, was also present at the clinic — it was
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that every kid had a chance to get better. But in order to do so, they had to be somewhere playing the game.
“I would once asked a kid, ‘Are you watching everything they’re doing?’ And he said, ‘I am definitely watching what they were doing,’” Hurley said. “They would always take something from that. And no matter where you were playing, where it was the Booker T (housing projects of Jersey City), wherever, you better be ready because you are being challenged to play. And if you were watching, they would play well.
“But they would say to me, ‘You’re not just letting them be basketball players, man. You’re watching everything they’re doing. But the difference is, how much do you want to do
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HEADING TO THE HALL SPORTS & HEALTH
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
Back when he coached girls basketball and softball at North Arlington, Joe Spaccavento would bring his teams to the display in the school for the school’s athletics hall of fame. The purpose? To show what could be accomplished.
“At the end of one practice early in the year I would say, ‘we’re going on a field trip,’ and I would take the team out in the hallway and stand in front of the Hall of Fame plaque and show them, this is your goal here,” said Spaccavento, who is now the Co-President of the Hall of Fame Executive Committee along with Dan Di Guglilmo. “If you’re going to be an athlete, you want to be recognized five, 10 years after that you’ve finished your high school career as one of the outstanding athletes to go through the school system.”
On May 1, the North Arlington High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its newest class in a dinner ceremony at San Carlo Restaurant in Lyndhurst.
The event, which takes place every three years, honors the contribution of 14 former athletic greats, two championship teams, longtime coach Dan Farinola and Mayor Daniel H. Pronti.
The Hall of Fame has always had a special meaning for Spaccavento, dating back to his first year as an assistant softball coach in 1984 when then athletic director Rip Collins had him attend that year’s induction ceremony.
“He was so proud of this,” Spaccavento said. “That’s part of the reason why we continued with his legacy. He started it. He was one of the key contributors to starting it and we want to keep legacy alive.”
Here are the Class of 2025 in ductees.
n Bob Czvornyek (1969): Czvornyek was a standout linebacker, earning Third Team, All-Bergen County honors before playing at the University of Wyoming. He also set the school record in the discus at 147.9 feet.
field where he shined brightest. As a senior, he finished third in the State Meet of Champions in the javelin soon after winning a North 2, Group 1 title. Travis Fisher (2015): Fisher holds the school record in the pole vault for both indoor and outdoor track. In 2015, Fisher won the Group Indoor title in the High Jump. In outdoor, Fisher was a three-time NJIC champion in the event as well as the North 2, Group 1 champ.
championships.
n Anthony Orrico (1987): The Class Salutatorian, Orrico was a three-sport standout (football, basketball and baseball). A standout pitcher, Orrico went on to play at Lehigh.
n Pat Skinn (1969): A versatile player and a high level scorer on the basketball court, Skinn’s 21.7 points per game helped lead the Vikings to a 19-3 record and state sectional title.
n John Brazzel (1970): Brazzel set school and conference records in the two-mile run. North Arlington didn’t have cross country when Brazzel started, but when the sport was reinstated his senior year, he went on to win a conference title and medal in the sectional
n Nicholas Valakas (2005): A standout wide receiver, Valakas had 110 career receptions for 2,109 yards and 16 touchdowns. On the basketball court, he scored a school-record 30 points in a half during a 2004 game against Lyndhurst.
n Anthony Orovio (2007): A multi-skilled track athlete, Orovio earned All-League honors in the long jump, high jump 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. He also was a four-year
n Eddie Tejada (2007): A stellar center midfielder, Tejada was a three-year captain for the boys soccer team. His 27 assists as a junior set a school record that still stands. The next year, he earned First Team, All-Bergen honors and All-State honors.
n Kerrin Dys (2011): One of the finest softball pitchers in school history. Dys’ career started with a perfect game in her varsity pitching debut as a freshman and concluded with a school record 646 total strikeouts.
n Michael Brazzel (2014): Brazzel lettered in football, basketball and baseball during his three years, but it was in track &
n Michael Manzo-Lewis (2016): Manzo-Lewis had one of the finest seasons in recent North Arlington football memory in 2015. He ran for a school record 1,620 yards with 19 touchdowns, while also throwing for eight TDs to help lead the Vikings to their first state tournament in more than two decades.
n Joanna Seca (2016): Seca scored 66 goals and 57 assists for her career, earning First Team, All-Bergen honors in 2015. Seca went on to play soccer for the Portuguese National Team and at Drexel. In track, Seca set school records in the mile and the distance medley.
n Eric Z. McKenna (2019):
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Dan Farinola and Joanna Seca
Patt Skinn
Savannah Smith
1987 Softball
Farinola, 2018 Girls bowling
HALL OF FAME
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The Observer’s Male Athlete of the Year for 2018-19, McKenna led NA’s bowling team to three sectional bowling titles, highlighted by a First Team, All-State senior season that saw him bowl a perfect game. McKenna also struck out 230 batters as a pitcher and scored 39 career goals in soccer.
n Savannah Smith (2019): Smith rewrote the history books, scoring a school-record 37 goals in 2018 and school-record 107 for her career.
n Dan Farinola (Coach): Whether it’s been soccer, bowling or golf, Farinola’s teams enjoyed plenty of success, posting an overall coaching record of 408-218-5 at North Arlington. While the golf and girls soccer teams each made multiple state tournament ap-
pearances, his greatest success has been in bowling where the Vikings boys won a Group 1 state title and the girls won a sectional title.
n Mayor Daniel H. Pronti (Honorary): Before becoming mayor, Pronti served as a volunteer youth coach in town for 14 years. In his current role, Pronti was an advocate for turfing Rip Collins Field and is a regular supporter at all Vikings sporting events.
n 1981-82 Boys Basketball Team: The Vikings went 20-4 overall, including 15-1 in conference en route to a BCSL Olympic Conference title. The season was highlighted by an upset over second-seeded Lyndhurst in the Bergen County Jamboree.
n 1987 Softball Team: The Vikings went 27-2 that season, winning the BCSL National Conference, making it to the Bergen County Tournament final as well as the North 1, Group 1 title game.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (CVI)
Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a vision disorder that’s based in the brain rather than the eyes. With CVI, the eyes can see normally but the brain can’t process the information it receives from them. CVI is the leading cause of vision impairment in children, with approximately one in 30 children suffering from some level of the disorder (30 to 40 percent of children with visual impairments have CVI). CVI has a range of causes, including premature birth, brain malformations, seizure disorders, and encephalopathy, which itself has many causes. CVI cannot be detected through a regular eye exam and may not show up on MRI scans. Patients may present low visual function,
higher-level visual processing issues, or both.
There are no specific treatments to cure CVI, but steps can be taken to maximize a child’s vision. Appropriate eye treatment will be prescribed by the eye doctor. Your child’s visual function may improve over time. When you need to schedule an eye exam, please call 201-8960096. We are located at 20 Park Avenue, Lyndhurst. To reach our optical shop, call 201-896-0007. We accept most insurance.
P.S. Cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a type of visual dysfunction that cannot be explained by disorders of the anterior visual pathway or by any other vision impairment the patient may have.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Yvonne Cali, principal of Franklin School in Kearny, announces the school’s March Students of the Month. These students were chosen based on this month’s mantra, “A Goal without a Plan is Just a Wish.”
Herick Camargo Rosa Dos Santos, Sophia Cocuy, Gabriella Cuello, Rebekah Cueva, Ariana Requena, Zoe Fernandez, Sebastian Henao, Jelvyn Polanco Fermin, Kailee Pinto, Daniela Flores, Ervin Nunez, Bryant Cirelli, Brian Gumb, Austin Toledo, Adriana Quila Quinde, Alexandra Da Silva, Dylan Soto Francisco, Aliyah Lorenzo, Lucas Mercado, Daniela Payano, Zuleyka Salas, Edgar Coronel Camacho, Cole Raia, Jean Geraldi, Dariel Amigon, Gabriel Dutra, Ian Cortavarria, Emilia
Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s March Students of the Month for March: Aubrianna Martinez, Anabell Molnar, Sanvi Karn, Leilani Brattole Barroso, Andre Lascelles, Alicia Molina, Oliver Sanchez Rojas, Fernando Bravo, Amaya Padilla, Mckayla Linares, Kamila Olivier, Benjamin Coba, Milani Cruz, Patrick Dolahan, Jaxson Walters, Quinn Walters, Clarabelle Cook, Hector Avellan
Mero Santana, Maya Costa, Natalia Vythilengam, Emily Martinez Acevedo, Emmanuel Rubi Reyes, Michael Alvarez, Leah Calderon, Tomas Carrera Castro, Rullys Leandres Rojas, Flavia Verastegui Dyer, Saima Mammadova, Scarlett Quebleen, Matthew Navarro, Ines Elmezzouri, Ema Brito, Nicolas Barreto Cueva, Jonnathan Sagal Lucero, Lauren Alves, Savannah Andrade, Alicia Castro, Josephine Kelly, Andrew Hernandez, Brianna Caceda, Abraham Berrones Melo, Aaron Cabrera, Patrick Escobar, Brian Brandao, Scarlett Ferreira, Mia Gonzaga Castillo, Diana Carrera Castro, Gabriela Bedoya, Nicolas Elias, Alexandra Carrasco, Caleb Cowley, Liam Dieguez, Markus Acosta Olachea, Daphne Reyes.
Matamoros, Marcy Vargas Lorenzo, Octavius Wojcik, Wilson Silvera, Hailey Fajardo, Gianna DeAza, Ian Chang Cardenas, Sofia Betancourt, Nicholas Ball, Joel Soriano, Zachary McCarthy, Matthew Abreu, Alannah Marrero, Adrian Choque Toledo, Jack Harding, Luisa Abarca, Mateo Martinez, Gabriela Ochoa Barrios, Justin Vilardo, Camila Alvarez Cortes, Carlo Nastasi, Millie Jo Buchanan, Stefanno Orellana, Leah Henriques and Aiden Molnar.
Nutley hosts ‘Meet the Authors’ event
The Nutley Department of Public Affairs and Health and the Nutley Free Public Library hosted a “Meet the Authors” event March 31, 2025, celebrating the works of women authors from Nutley.
The event showcased 10 local authors and their books, allowing attendees to explore their work while enjoying light refreshments.
Maureen Saar shared insights about her book, emphasizing the significance of representing diverse backgrounds.
Her novel, “Sam and the Family Tree,” shares the story of a family preparing for
Christmas while navigating the absence of their father, who is serving in the Air Force.
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Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure designed to help individuals with severe obesity lose weight when diet, exercise, and other interventions have not been successful. It alters the digestive system to limit food intake or reduce nutrient absorption. Common types of bariatric surgery include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. Gastric bypass reduces the stomach’s size and reroutes part of the small intestine, while sleeve gastrectomy removes a portion of the stomach, leaving a smaller, tubelike structure. These surgeries help patients achieve significant weight loss, which can lead to improvements in obesity-related conditions. Although bariatric surgery can be life-changing, it requires a lifelong commitment
to lifestyle changes, including a healthy diet, regular exercise, and ongoing medical monitoring.
Bariatric surgery isn’t for everyone who is severely overweight. You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery. You likely will have an extensive screening process to see if you qualify. You also must be willing to make permanent changes to lead a healthier lifestyle. To schedule an appointment, please call PREMIER CARE ASSOCIATES OF WEST HUDSON at 201-998-7474. You may visit us 7 days a week at 512 Kearny Ave., Suite B.
P.S. Potential risks of bariatric surgery include infection, nutritional deficiencies, and complications related to the surgery.
Email any questions or comments to: premiercare@gmail.com
Premier Care Associates of West Hudson is available on a walk-in or appointment basis for your primary healthcare needs.
Another featured author, Nadia Khan, expressed her appreciation for the event.
“It's great publicity for my work. Even more so, it is wonderful that Nutley is highlighting women authors in the community,” she said.
Other authors included Stacey Aromando, Maryanne Micchelli Conte, Barbara Davide, Raquel Drosos, Luisa Frey, Catherine Greenfeder, Martha Jackman-Bivas, Nadia Khan, Theresa Quinn Del Vecchio and Maureen Saar.
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Lyndhurst PD nabs duo attempting to remove anti-theft devices
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Two suspected shoplifters are behind bars now thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police Department.
According to Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri, of the Lyndhurst PD:
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers from the Lyndhurst Police Department responded to a report of a shoplifting in progress at TJ Maxx on Valley Brook Avenue.
A member of the store’s loss-prevention unit observed two men removing anti-theft devices from merchandise.
The loss-prevention officer was able to provide a description of one suspect, identified as a Latino man wearing a
black shirt and a red hat. Officers Michael D’Alessandro and Vincent DiNicola quickly located the suspect outside a nearby business on the 400 block of Valley Brook Avenue. The man initially gave cops a false name and date of birth, but was later positively identified as Alexander Peguero, 32, of Bayonne.
During the investigation, Officer Robert Litterio observed a woman acting suspiciously while entering and exiting a white Buick Encore parked nearby. The woman, identified as Tanya Prouflias, 55, of Jersey City, was the registered owner of the vehicle. Upon speaking with Prouflias, she told police she had driven Peguero and another individual to TJ Maxx.
While standing outside the vehicle, officers observed in plain view a glass pipe with burnt residue and a small plastic bag with suspected cocaine residue in the driver’s side door compartment. The contraband was confirmed after Prouflias admitted the narcotics belonged to Peguero and she had brought him to the location to shoplift.
Prouflias was then placed under arrest.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed six Michael Kors handbags, a pair of Puma sneakers and a pair of Reebok sneakers. All of the items were bearing TJ Maxx tags and antitheft devices, with a retail value of $859.93.
Peguero, who matched the suspect
description and was in possession of the vehicle keys, was also placed under arrest. During a search of his person, officers located a Visa debit card in a different name.
A third suspect, described only as a white or Latino man, dressed in all black with a red hood, fled the scene prior to police arrival and remains at large.
Prouflias was charged with theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy to commit shoplifting.
Peguero was charged with hindering apprehension and conspiracy to commit shoplifting.
Both suspects were remanded to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack.
The vehicle was impounded as part of the ongoing investigation.
Agostinho Da Silva
Agostinho Da Silva died April 8, 2025.
He was 96.
Born in Portugal, he lived in Newark before moving to Kearny in 1977.
OBITUARIES
Visiting was at the Armitage& Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Agostinho was a retired member of Local 472 in Newark and was still a member.
He was the beloved husband of Serafina (nee Simas) and cher-
All obituaries must be submitted by email by 10 a.m., Mondays, to obituaries@ theobserver.com. Payment is due at submission.
ished father of Odette Loureiro (husband Decio) and Dr. Anette Da Silva (husband Emilio Lago).
Brother of Serafine and Avelino, he was also predeceased by eight other siblings. He was the grandfather of David, Jonathon, Andrew, Christian, Isabella and Bryceon. Great grandfather to Ian. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
5 activities for older adults with limited mobility
For older adults with limited mobility, staying active and engaged can be challenging. However, many activities are tailored to accommodate various physical abilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle. Here are five examples:
1. Chair yoga. Chair yoga offers a gentle and effective way to improve flexibility, strength and balance while seated in a sturdy chair. It involves a series of modified yoga poses and breathing exercises designed to promote relaxation and enhance overall well-being.
2. Indoor gardening. Tending to indoor plants or a small garden can be therapeutic for older adults with limited mobility. Whether growing herbs, flowers or succulents, gardening promotes sensory stimulation, reduces stress and provides a sense of accomplishment when plants thrive under their care.
3. Swimming. Swimming is ideal for elderly individuals with limited mobility as it’s low-impact, gentle on joints and supports weightlessness, reducing strain. It enhances cardiovascular health, muscle strength and flexibility
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4. Storytelling groups. Joining a storytelling group allows older adults to intellectually engage in stimulating conversations and share their experiences and memories.
5. Creative arts and crafts. Creative pursuits such as painting, drawing and crafting can ignite the imagination and provide a creative outlet for self-expression. Older adults can create beautiful artwork or handmade crafts to decorate their living space or share with loved ones.
By incorporating these accessible activities into a daily routine, older adults can stay active, connected and fulfilled, enhancing their overall quality of life.
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Eagleswood - $589,923 Renovated - Raised Ranch2 Bdrms, 2.5 Baths, Lr, Dr, Kitchen, Central Air, attached garage and driveway parking, water view,
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with various prescription pills and tablets. Among the recovered items were a significant quantity of Oxycodone, 60 Alprazolam pills and 51 empty wax folds commonly used for packaging heroin.
Both Carriel and Lowry were remanded to the Bergen County Jail. The recovered firearm has been submitted for ballistic testing, with results pending. The vehicle was seized in anticipation of a search warrant.
fam/room, and lounge area. Ensuite flex/bed with a f/bath,1/2 bath. Rear deck, Backyard. 2nd floor - 2 primary beds with full baths and walk-in clsts, along with two adjl beds and another full bath. 3rd floor: game room, flex/bed, and a full bath. Full basement. .Convenient access to shopping, schools, restaurants, and transportation to NYC.
Kearny$1,9002nd Floor Apt.2 Bedrooms-Great size bedrooms, eat in kitchen, large living room , plenty of cabinets.
Carriel was charged with possession of a firearm while committing a CDS crime, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, unlawful possession of a weapon, certain persons not to have a weapon if convicted in this state or elsewhere, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a high-capacity magazine, receiving stolen property, four counts of possession of CDS, distribution of prescription legend drugs, three counts of with intent to distribute CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia and knowingly possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of school.
Lowry was charged with possession of a firearm while committing a CDS crime, possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a high-capacity magazine, receiving stolen property, four counts of possession of CDS, three counts of intent to distribute CDS, knowingly possessing with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance within 1,000 feet of school, possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of four or fewer dosages of a prescription-legend drugs and distribution of five to 99 dosages of a prescription legend drug.
On April 15, 2025, a search warrant was secured and executed on the vehicle. A scale and numerous empty wax folds were discovered in the trunk of the vehicle. Additional charges are pending.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
219,300 Total Revenues/Sources
Deduct Transfer-Transfers from Operating Budget-Pre-Kindergarten 20-5200 897,112 731,345 995,411
Total Revenues/Sources Net of Transfers
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Hudson - Kearny Town Advertised Appropriations Budget Category Account
2023-24 Actual 2024-25 Revised 2025-26 Proposed General Current Expense: Instruction: Regular Programs-Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX
Education-Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX
Basic Skills/Remedial-Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 778,083
Education-Instruction
Vocational Programs-Local-Instruction 11-3XX-100-XXX 344,813 382,221
School-Sponsored Curricular or Extracurricular Activities-Instruction 11-401-100-XXX
School-Sponsored Athletics-Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 1,195,563 1,492,608 1,536,380 Summer School 11-422-XXX-XXX 59,393 85,915 100,000 Support Services
Undistributed Expenditures-Instruction (Tuition) 11-000-100-XXX 3,843,069 4,803,882 4,968,500
Undistributed Expenditures-Attendance and Social Work 11-000-211-XXX
Undistributed Expenditures-Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 1,160,473 1,363,639 1,509,513
Undistributed Expenditures-Speech, OT, PT and Related Services 11-000-216-XXX
Undistributed Expenditures-Guidance 11-000-218-XXX 1,674,848 1,885,588 1,977,221
Undistributed Expenditures-Child Study Teams
11-000-219-XXX
Undistributed Expenditures-Improvement of Instruction Services 11-000-221-XXX 338,267 1,034,244 1,156,092
Undistributed Expenditures-Education Media Services/Library 11-000-222-XXX 543,591 609,558 698,569
Undistributed Expenditures-Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000-223-XXX 66,520 129,445 132,000
Undistributed Expenditures-Support Services-General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 1,970,355 2,382,157 2,251,910
Undistributed Expenditures-Support Services-School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 6,349,271 7,060,653
Undistributed Expenditures-Central Services 11-000-251-XXX 935,323 1,088,661 1,063,724
Undistributed Expenditures-Administrative InformationTechnology 11-000-252-XXX 1,121,691 1,517,981 1,459,949
Undistributed Expenditures-Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-26X-XXX 12,142,265 15,627,618 16,953,772
Undistributed Expenditures-Student Transportation Services 11-000-270-XXX 2,872,038 3,700,633 3,944,084
Personal Services-Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 19,871,551 23,785,533 26,107,186
Undistributed Expenditures-Food Services 11-000-310-930
Total Undistributed Expenditures
on Maintenance Reserve
(Continued) Generated On 14APR25 at 09:44 Hudson - Kearny Town Advertised Appropriations Budget Category Account 2023-24 Actual 2024-25 Revised 2025-26 Proposed Total Other State Projects 528,394 1,241,112 277,587 Total State Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 4,970,554 10,612,937 9,644,298 Federal Projects Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 2,045,770 2,483,852 2,111,273 Title II 20-XXX-XXX-XXX
Title III 20-XXX-XXX-XXX
286,215 Title IV 20-XXX-XXX-XXX
315,576 268,239 IDEA Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 1,545,750 1,539,837 1,308,861 Other 20-XXX-XXX-XXX
CRRSA Act-ESSER II Grant Program 20-483-xxx-xxx
CRRSA Act-Learning Acceleration Grant Program 20-484-xxx-xxx
CRRSA Act-Mental Health Grant Program
ARP-ESSER Subgrant Evidence-Based Comprehensive Beyond
ARP-ESSER Subgrant Accelerated Learning Coaching and Educator Support Grant
BELLEVILLE Basement, 1 BR, Large LR, Kitchen $1500 + 1 months security Utilities included No Pets/ Smoking Single person or couple preferred
Available May 1st (201)993-7905 51W03
OBSERVER CLASSIFIEDS
KEARNY 3 BR’s, EIK. $2100 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. No pets/Smoking Available Now (201)772-9965 49W03
HARRISON 2nd floor, 2 BR, LR, DR, EIK $1,800 + 1 month security. Utilities not included Walking distance to PATH. No pets. No smoking. Avl. Now (973) 4200139 49W03
KEARNY Recently renovated 2 BR First floor apartment. LR, DR, EIK. Washer/dryer hook up. No Pets/Smoking. Credit report. $1950 + 1.5 month’s security. Utilities separate. Near Transportation. Available Now (973)838-1662 49W06
KEARNY 1st floor. Beautiful 1 BR, Small office, LR, EIK, $1800 + 1.5 months security. Heat/HW incl. Washer/ dryer hook-up in apartment no pets/smoking. Single or couple preferred quiet home.
Available May 1st 551655-2492 49W03
KEARNY 310 Davis Ave., 2 bedrooms, LR, DR, kitchen, 2nd floor. $2,000 month. 1 month security. Separate utilities. Landlord pays for water. Available May 1st. No pets. No smoking. (201) 306-1918 49W03
KEARNY 2nd floor 2
BR’s, 1 1/2 Baths, LR, EIK, Washer/Dryer in unit, CA & Heat, Balcony $2500 + 1.5 months security Utilities separate 1 assigned parking No Smoking/Pets general background/Credit check Located Forest junction of Kearny Available Tentatively June 1st (973)725-7378 50W03
LYNDHURST 2 BR’s, 2 Baths, Kitchen, DR, LR $3200 + 1.5 months security Heat included, washer/dryer in apartment, with basement, backyard. Driveway & garage optional No Smoking Available June 1st (732)877-2066 51W03
N.ARLINGTON
One bedroom in an apartment complex. Excellent location, near stores and transportation. $1850.00 per month, one month security. Heat and hot water provided. Laundry on premises Storage in basement. No smoking and no pets. Adults preferred. Available March 1st Please call between 10:00am and 7:00pm: 201-997-2341 49W03
NUTLEY Newly renovated, Fully furnished,Private entrance. Studio with Kitchen, full Bath $1500 + 1.5 months security, Utilities & H & HW included No Pets/ smoking Single person preffered Available now (973)667-5351 51W03
KEARNY for rent Private entrance $500/ month. Utilities included. no cable. 1 month security. Avl. now. (551) 396-4145 51W01
N.NEWARK 2ND Floor 1 bedroom and small kitchen with Living room. Close to transportation. Heat included. No Pets. Perfect for couple Available Now Call between Noon7pm (973)202-5103 or (973)477-0925 50W03
KEARNY 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, LR, DR, kitchen, sunroom. Basement with washer/ dryer & storage, garage parking & driveway (2 cars). Maintenance free backyard fully fenced. No pets/smoking. $3,400+1.5 months security. Background check. Avail May 1st call (201)279-8282 50W03
Job Opening: Account Clerk
The Town of Kearny is seeking a full-time Account Clerk to assist in purchasing and accounts payable, collection of tax payments, performing routine clerical and financial tasks, and take on special projects as assigned. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Salary Range: $39,280 – $63,538 plus health benefits and PERS pension enrollment. Requirements: Strong attention to detail, basic math and clerical skills, and the ability to follow established procedures. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred. Interested applicants should download and complete the employment application at: https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Submit completed by mail or in person to The Personnel Department at 410 Kearny Avenue. The Town of Kearny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 50W03
KEARNY Newly renovated 1st floor Spacious 3 BR apt. Bath, EIK, LR, DR, laundry hook-up, Small storage area, $2,400 month + 1 1/2 months security. Utilities separate Easy access to transportation into Jersey City or Manhattan via bus or train. Available Now (732)6887756 49W03 Warehouse Workers Apply in person 260 Schuyler
KEARNY Elevated building 1 BR APT. HT/HW included. $1,575 + 1.5 Months Security See Super, 654 Elm St, Kearny. Laundry facility on premises Call Sofia after 3pm (201)998-3516 for appointment. 51W03
KEARNY 2 BR $1,950 + 1.5 Months security. HT/HW included. See Super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. 1 (201)892-8035 for appointment. 51W03
Operations Analyst needed w/ Master’s deg or Foreign Equiv in Industrial Engg or Operations Research or Operations Mgmt & 1 yr exp as Operations Analyst performing following job duties: Create a transportation routing & plan for product flow based on the order received from the team. Use SAS (Statistical Analysis S/ware) to determine the optimum loc for a warehouse to successfully implmt the concept of reverse logistics. Write & distribute reports, documentation & operating manuals. Make a statistical summary, which highlights the current logistic pattern & reverse logistic prototype diagram. Track, measure & manage the flow & loc of the fleet using LOGISTICAL s/ware- INTELLISHIFT. Use Microsoft Excel for sorting, managing, organizing & calculating inventory data of outflow & inflow material. Prep body chart of fleet for weight & stop distribution. Gather past data & work to optimize the current routing process using MINITAB. Maintain trans-shipment record between manufacturer & end client. Create bill of lading, invoices & inbound inventory using Quickbooks. Maintain relationships between all teams of projects & inform & report them by conducting wkly/ mthly meetings. Implmt health & safety procedures as per OSHA safety guidance. Benefits: PTO. Mail Resumes to: Indo American Quartz Surfaces LLC, 4-24 Sellers St, Kearny, NJ 07032. Job Loc: Kearny, NJ. 51W01 51W01
KEARNY
KEARNY
OBSERVER CLASSIFIEDS
EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED
Software Engineer
Headquartered in Newark, NJ - Telecommute Position. Participate in the dsgn, dvlpmt, & implmtn of s/ware solutions. Contribute to project dvlpmt & support, w/ a moderate level of independence, incl work rltd to Machine Learning. Dsgn & dvlp s/ware modules following project reqmts & techn’l specs. Bachelor’s deg in Comp Sci, Technology Mgmt or a rltd deg discipline followed by 5 yrs of progressive exp in the specialty field. In the alternative, Master’s deg in Comp Sci, Technology Mgmt or a rltd deg discipline & 3 yrs of rltd exp. Salary: $85/hr. Mail resumes to: Panasonic Corporation of North America, Attn: A. Bell (KG), 2 Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102
51W01
Logistics Sales and Operations Coordinators, Newark, NJ: Enter, track & manage customer orders using advanced logistics software. Negotiate rates with carriers, secure transportation for loads, & ensure optimal allocation of resources to meet delivery schedules. Schedule deliveries & pickups & ensure efficient route planning for timely & cost-effective logistics ops. Conduct regular performance evals of Logistics Coordinators. Send res to: Value Industry Inc., 252 Doremus Ave, Newark, NJ 07105
51W01
Part time help needed for Kearny office. Mon, Tues and Wed. 8am-4:30pm. $20.00 per hour. Times are slightly flexible, but days are not. Duties will include billing with QuickBooks, scanning, copying, filing and other administrative duties. Knowledge of QuickBooks is required. Email resume and salary requirements to office@eastcoastconsult.com
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Kearny’s Roosevelt School announces third marking period honors
Antonio Moyano, principal of Roosevelt School in Kearny, announces the following students who have attained Principal’s honors or honors for the third marking period of the 2024-2025 school year.
Principal’s Honors
Grade 6
Francesca Alda, Amelia Azurdia, Emmah Barroqueiro, Declan Coleman, Sophia Costa, Sophia De Ray, Sebastian Huaranga, Carlos Kingalahua, Alexander Kintos, Lunna Orellana Barillas, Quinn Pinho, Brianna Porto, Zachary Pritchard-Coel-
ho, Rebecca Ribeiro, Adham Saad, Nicole Sanchez, Gyan Marcos Santos Leon, Hannah Silva, Eian Veiga, Alyssa Velazquez, Michael Wolsza.
Grade 5
Amelia Abbott, Manny Azanza-Mora, Aysha Bah, Miranda Bernaola, Kylee Carlen, Michael Dinuzzo, Isadora Galiotto, Sophia Henriques, Amelia Klus, Shane Maass, Manuela Machado Rocha, Aldrian Mendoza, Sophia Murray-Dominguez, Luciana Olortegui Espinoza, Abigail Orozco, Valery Pastorino, Noah Rodriguez, Vitolucianno Velasquez.
Grade 4
Dylan Alda, Vita Araujo, Emily Brown, Keira Carlen, Ava Costa, Gabriel Costa, Adrina Cruz, Charlotte Gracias, Lorelei McKenna, Diego Miranda Taday, Emma Principe, Katherine Stacey, Kenny Valentin
Honors
Grade 6
Sophia Arango, Dominic DeRosa, Alex Dinuzzo, Sophia Dobie, Alexander Fontan-Pallares, Ayden Lighten, Manuel Lopez, Brian McKenna, Jayden Milne, Benen Palacios, Carolina Pereira, Abdiel Ramirez, Rebec-
ka Rocha Soares Ferreira, Yaretzi Rodriguez, Destiny Ruccatano, Anthony Ruiz, Savannah Rusek, Diego Saritama Loyola, Sofia Silva Gavilanes, Gurnoor Singh, Aiden Vega-Marshman, Marisol Zulueta Nieto
Grade 5
Mason Alves, Aubrey Amenta, Alicia Bystrowski, Valentina Cano, Finn Corbett, Nicholas DeRay, Mason Faria, Claudio Garcia, Benjamin Gordon, Calleigh Hassen, Nicolette Martinez, Noah Menendez, Nicole Orellana, Emily Peldunas, Anthony Pina, Liam Ramirez, Nicolas Rodriguez Gamarra,
Capital Projects
Description/Activity
Project Number
Dollar Amount Eligible for Grant Request to Exceed Referendum
Funding Source for Request to Exceed Referendum
HVAC UPGRADES FRANKLIN/ROOSEVELT
2410-100-22-1000
$1,288,985
N N
TO INSPECT ROOFING FOR REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
2410-RoofRepairs
$2,180,000
N N
Replace Roosevelt Boiler 2410-RooseveltBoiler
$1,440,000
N N
Additional Elevator(ADA upgrade) 2410-KHSElevator
$200,000
N N
Track/Field resurface
*Does not include pension and social security paid by the State on-behalf of the district. ** Federal and State funds in the blended resource school-based budgets.
The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in the Taxpayers Guide to Education Spending and can be found on the Department of Education website: http://www. state.nj.us/education/guide/. This publication is also available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2024-25 revised appropriations and the 2025-26 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Budgetary Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown.
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Hudson - Kearny Town
2410-KHSTrack/Field
$900,000
N N
Gym Floor Renovation 2410-KHSGymFloor
$500,000
N N
Gym Floor Renovation 2410-FranklinGymFloor
$200,000
N N
Renovate Indoor/Outdoor Bleachers 2410-FranklinBleachers
$400,000
N N
Replace Roosevelt Windows 2410-RooseveltWindows
$1,200,000
N N
The complete budget will be on file and open to examination at the Kearny Board of Education, 172 Midland Avenue, Kearny, New Jersey 07032, Hudson
Gyan Mauro Santos Leon, Bo Shockley, Shawn Sullivan, Danna Torres Gil, Emilia Ugarte, Johan Villalba, Corinne Young
Grade 4
Dali Carrera, Ana Costa, Joao Pedro De Azevedo Fernandes, Joseph Distano, Al Rayan Elassa, Oliver Escobar, Emaan Gardezi, Israel Gomez, Sofia Jimenez, Alejandro Jimenez Londono, Lilia Koffman, Mia Ladine Espin, Mateo Lopez, Leonardo Moncada, Kaden Palomino, Vera Peso, Aliza Shimabukuro, Nadya Tapia Rosales, Alice Vilas Boas.
County, New Jersey between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
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Statement of Purpose
Kearny Board of Education
The Kearny Board of Education is home to 5,728 students that are educated in five (5) Elementary Schools, one (1) Middle School and one (1) High School. The age of these buildings varies from 1921 to the present, and they require roofing, boilers, bathrooms, gymnasium floors, running tracks, elevators, and window renovations.
In preparation for this project, the district has contracted the following professional services in a process of due diligence and has received a feasibility study and cost estimates for the projects(s): A & J Consulting Services, P.C. & Fallon & Pacheco Architects, LLC The Kearny Board of Education will be withdrawing $6,308,985.00 from the Capital Reserve Account for the 2025-2026 school year for the following projects and associated costs. $1,288,985 for the Lease-Purchase Agreement for the Franklin and Roosevelt Elementary School Air Conditioning Project. $2,180,000 for roof repairs districtwide. $1,440,000 to replace the Roosevelt Schools boiler. $200,000.00 for the engineer to design the location of the addition of the elevator on the ramp in the South Building at Kearny High School and $1,200,000.00 to replace the Roosevelt School Windows. The district may withdraw funds from the Capital Reserve for the acquisition of real property.
The timeline for the project will be July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. ($650.00)
Take notice that Stellar Importing Company, LLC has applied to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Plenary Wholesale License for the premises situated at Hanover Warehouse, 17 Cable Drive, Kearny, NJ. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control, PO Box 087, Trenton NJ 08625-0087. Objections to also be sent to Stellar Importing Company, LLC, 14-34 150 Street, Suite 3, Whitestone, NY 11357. The application has been filed by permittees, Sam Catechis and Stella Catechis (16623 17 Road, Whitestone, NY 11357). ($13.39 4/23/25,4/30/25)
Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10-16*, application has been made to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers authorizing and the issuance of a New Jersey certification of ownership for, Make Honda, Year 2008, VIN/Hull identification Number 1HGCP267X8A023012. Objections, if any, should be made in writing, immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017 ($16.50 04/23/25,04/30/25,05/07/25)
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stuff? Every day that others don’t that’s OK. They’re your friends. But if you are driven, you’ll be better.
“I gave you a million drills to do today, but you don’t need to hire anybody to show you how to get better. If you do, shame on you. It’s all in you. I used to go to gyms in Jersey City and watch guys play. There were great college-type players. You know what I’d do? I studied everything they did. That was the coaching. You have parks here in Kearny, don’t you? They have nets on them right? That’s all you need. The weather is getting nicer. Go out for a couple hours and shoot. Nobody’s there in the morning, that’s your shooting time.
“You hope guys show up. If there are games someplace, you go play. Girls can play too. Play with the girls. I’ve seen girls who have pushed aside boys. So get out there and play … You all can’t be home all the time on those devices. You have to be doing stuff. You have to put the time in and get out there.”
Walker agreed, noting back to one of his former Friars who went on to a great career that included time in the NBA, Terry Dehere.
“Terry put in the work,” Walker said. “You don’t always have to be the front-runner, but if you put in the work, you’ll get things out of it. At Team Walker, I say there are three Ds — dedication, determination and discipline. If you believe in that, there isn’t anything you can’t do to have success in life. Keep pushing — we have to get a championship out here in Kearny.”
Very sound advice from Hurley and Walker. For Hurley, it’s all he ever did — he wanted to see kids succeed. And for 39 years, they did and he did. And that all lead to McCaffery joining in with sound words of advice at the end of the day of drills.
“Coach Hill and I say the same thing,” McCaffery said. “Get better by yourself. Go to the park by yourself. He (Hurley) is
in the basketball Hall of Fame. Jerry played Division I basketball — and they’re saying the same things we’re saying.
“This isn’t new — this isn’t rocket science. If you want to get better, you can get better. At the end of the season, I told my guys, ‘If you come back the same player when you left, and you don’t make the team, or you don’t play, don’t blame me. …This is easy if you want to do it. It’s hard to do, to get yourself to go do it, but you will get better by accident if you play every day.”
-Rami Alrabaa
