A CAPITAL HONOR
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
When one thinks of Marybeth Kennedy, almost instantly, the Girl Scouts come to mind. And it’s all for a good reason — for the last 20 years, she has lived and breathed everything Girl Scouts, and in particular, Kearny’s Troop 2771, which she founded.
The Scouts are noted in Kearny for their incredible service to the community — and we’ll get to that. But Kennedy, who has taken the girls on numerous outings, trips, activities, etc., knew for the troop’s 20th anniversary, it had to be something big. Something meaningful and memorable. And, a new way for all the girls involved to continue to grow and learn about being of service to others.
So where else would be better than by taking the girls to Washington, D.C.?
That’s exactly where Kennedy and her family and numerous Scouts and their families headed as June came to a close. What happened while they are at the nation’s capital was nothing short of spectacular, with many stops along the way. Perhaps none was more moving, though, as when several girls were permitted to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
“So over the years, after the regular Scouting season, we’ve tried to do something that gives the girls an opportunity to do something they may not get the chance to do on their own or with their fami-
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The Kearny Girl Scouts who placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are seen here being escorted back to their places by one of the tomb guards.
REMEMBERING KEARNY MEN
By Ron Woods Special to The Observer
This summer marks 75 years since the start of the Korean War. After years of simmering tensions, the North Korean People’s Army invaded the Republic of Korea (ROK) on June 25, 1950, in a coordinated general attack at several strategic points across the 38th parallel, the line dividing the northern communist state from the south.
U.S. President Harry S. Truman immediately committed American forces to the combined United Nations force, assisting the ROK in its defense. That brutal three-year war cost
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over 36,000 US servicemen, including nine young men from Kearny.
n Lt. George J. Buckley Jr., was born in Perth Amboy, but the family eventually relocated to Kearny, residing at 134 Seeley Ave. Lt. Buckley served as a Marine for almost four years during World War II in the South Pacific. After graduating from Rutgers-Newark University in 1949, he accepted a regular commission with the US Army. In November 1950, he rallied his ROK platoon against an overwhelming attack, personally directing mortar fire to silence two machine guns, consistently exposing himself to fire while moving among his men to replenish ammunition and provide encouragement and personally carrying a wounded man to safety. Lt. Buckley died in December 1950, near Un Gang Bu, South Korea, and was posthumously awarded a Silver Star medal for his gallantry against the enemy.
n Cpl. Alexander “Sandy” MacMillan was a US Marine reservist called up for duty in Korea. Born in Newark, Sandy grew up in Kearny and graduated from Kearny High School in June 1945, when the family resided at 111 Davis Ave. San-
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dy’s parents immigrated from Scotland, and he went on to attend Montclair State Teachers College, where he wrote for the school newspaper.
Sandy served with distinction within the acclaimed Marine First Division and fought in the historic Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, where he contracted a case of frostbite in the artic-like conditions. Sandy, the older brother of the late Kearny Councilman Robert MacMillan, was tragically killed by small arms fire while on patrol in March 1951.
n Cpl. John Lutz, of 146 Johnston Ave., was the youngest of six children and departed KHS early to join the US Army in 1946. Cpl. Lutz served with the elite First Airborne Ranger Company, 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. Wounded in the neck from an earlier UN action against a fortified hill in February 1951, Lutz wrote his mother from a hospital bed in Japan that he had killed five enemy with his bayonet in the action.
“I was lucky, but I knew I couldn’t always be lucky,” he wrote in the letter.
Taken prisoner in May 1951 during the Chinese Spring
Offensive, Cpl. Lutz tragically died of malnutrition in a North Korean prisoner-of-war camp in July 1951, aged 21. Government confirmation of the identification of his returned remains occurred decades later — in 2011, 60 years after his death.
n PFC James G. Davidson, “Sonny” as he was known to his family, lived at 8 Maple St. PFC Davidson enlisted in the Army in April 1951 and deployed to Korea with the 45th Infantry Division in October 1951. On the night of May 29, 1952, in an outlying position, PFC Davidson was the first to detect an enemy attack. He began firing his machine gun at the closing enemy and refused to withdraw to a safer position, firing into the enemy ranks in defense of the other members of the patrol.
He stayed with his machine gun until he was surrounded by the Chinese and even then, continued his heroic one-man stand, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy. Aged 20, PFC Davidson gave his life in that action. His father accepted his son’s posthumous Silver Star medal from the First Army Commander at Governors Island, New York, in November 1951.
n The other local soldiers who gave their lives were PFC John B. Dougan, 19, then of 65 Davis Ave.; PFC Dallas Sellers, 22, of 44 Johnston Ave.; MSgt. James D. Green, 30, of 97 Belgrove Drive; Pvt. Peter E. Washington, 22, of 18 Ann St.; and Pvt. Alexander Deans, 21, of Riverview Gardens, North
Arlington.
MSgt. Green actually entered the Army in 1941, serving as an artilleryman with the 77th Division in both the Philippines and Okinawa during World War II, earning a Bronze Star for his actions on Leyte.
Both Cpls. MacMillan and Lutz rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.
The names of each of these men are listed on the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. They are also listed on the Korean War panel at Kearny’s Memorial Park.
May God bless each of them for their service and sacrifice on this 75th anniversary.
A column of troops and armor of the 1st Marine Division move through communist Chinese lines during their successful breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea circa 1950. U.S. Marine Corps image.
LPD: Two men charged with exposing selves in
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
The Lyndhurst Police Department has filed additional charges against Jeff R. Johnson, of Lyndhurst, following the discovery of a prior incident involving lewd and disturbing behavior that occurred at his residence in the 1300 block of Wall Street West, Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri said.
The incident, which took place before Johnson’s arrest July 7, involved him allegedly walking naked through the hallways of his apartment complex while intentionally using a dog whistle to agitate and harass pets residing on the same floor. Several witnesses came forward after the initial arrest, prompting further investigation by Det. Steve Batista.
Det. Batista obtained video evidence documenting Johnson’s behavior and identified multiple witnesses who confirmed the events. As a result, Johnson has been additionally charged with two counts of lewdness and one count of
harassment.
In addition, charges of animal cruelty were filed by the department’s Animal Control Officer Mark Rivera following a separate investigation into Johnson’s use of a dog whistle to intentionally disturb pets in the building.
Of particular concern — several of the neighboring apartments are home to young children.
The investigation into this matter remains ongoing and the Lyndhurst Police Department is currently in communication with a few of the residents to ensure their continued safety and wellbeing.
At this time, it is unclear whether management of the apartment complex intends to take administrative or legal action against Johnson in response to
his conduct.
“The Lyndhurst Police Department takes these matters seriously and remains committed to maintaining a safe and respectful living environment for all residents,” Auteri said.
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Meanwhile, on Friday, July 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., officers from the Lyndhurst PD, responded to a business in the 500 block of New York Avenue, following a report of a man inside the store wearing transparent shorts and exposing himself.
Upon arrival, Officer Mark Rivera and Officer Sal Wartel spoke with a store employee who reported a man entered the store wearing see-through shorts that exposed his genitalia while in the presence of several patrons. The store employees informed the individual he would not be served and directed him to leave the premises. The suspect then exited the store before police arrival.
The investigation led officers to identify the suspect as John Gajda, of North
Arlington.
The North Arlington Police Department assisted in contacting Gajda at his residence, where he was located wearing the same clothing described by witnesses. Det. Michael Giangeruso also responded to the scene and reviewed the surveillance video which confirmed the actions of the suspect.
Gajda was taken into custody by Lyndhurst Police and charged with one count of lewdness in the fourth-degree, and one count of lewdness, a disorderly persons offense.
Gajda was released on a complaint summons and is scheduled to appear in court July 16, 2025.
The Lyndhurst PD thanked the North Arlington PD for its assistance in this case.
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lies,” Kennedy said. “ … Over the years, we’ve taken them many times to Broadway to see different plays and we’ve taken them to Medieval Times. But we started off small. We did those kinds of things but slowly we have been trying to figure out what we could possibly do that was a little bit bigger.
“You know, they’re getting older and we really wanted to do something bigger. And with the 250th anniversary of the United States, we decided that we wanted to do something much larger and we chose Washington, D.C.”
Now while the trip certainly was meant to be fun and memorable, Kennedy has always instilled in her girls service. In fact, they are of service in Kearny and West Hudson often. But Kennedy says she wanted
the girls to learn just how much more there is to the world than what they experience here.
“They help out, whether it’s just being part of going to a function that someone had, having a table or donating time to to help them run something — whether it’s you know going into Harrison and doing a cleanup or when they did a street fair or going into East Newark … getting them out there and getting them to realize that they can make a difference is a big thing for me.”
Visiting the nation’s capital certainly allowed for more of that that.
“And I want to teach them that they are our future and I want them to know that seeing a problem or seeing something that is an issue or something that comes up, I don’t want them to say ‘What can I do?’ I want them to be able to formulate a plan to be able to say, ‘This is what I’ve done and this is what I know can be done. So let’s get started.
“By going to Washington, we were able to show them where everything started.”
While the girls were in D.C., getting to lay the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was extremely moving — and included leader Faith Kennedy — Mary Beth’s daughter — and cadette Lillian Gonzalez, ambassador Vanessa Costa and Junior Penelope Alves.
The wreath that was left at the tomb was a gift of Kearny American Legion Post No. 99.
“It was humbling,” Kennedy said. “It was humbling because when I explained to the girls what it was and why we were doing it and and what it entails and and the fact that you have to be so quiet and so respectful, but there are almost no words unless you physically see it — even watching it over the computer — we watched it over the computer so they could see it before we were there. And it’s nothing like being there and experiencing it.”
Of course, there was so much more to the trip than just Arlington.
The girls were able to visit all of the major hotspots in Washington, D.C., including the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Holocaust Museum, the World War II Memorial, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and many other spots. They also drove near the White House and the United States Capitol.
The generosity of the people of Kearny made this all happen
Overall, the four-day excursion cost all attendees just $50 per person. Because of the Scout’s tricky tray and the
countless donations from the people of Kearny, all of this was possible at such an absurdly low cost. For Kennedy, saying “thank you” to the people of Kearny is just not enough.
“It’s always been about the generosity of the people of Kearny,” Kennedy said. “I really want to recognize all of the people who made it possible. The people are a true gift to all of us.”
A gift, they are, indeed.
In the photos below, a look at a patch the girls will wear following the trip and a stop at the memorial for Maj. Gen. Philip Kearny in Washington, D.C.
OPINION & VIEWPOINTS
COMMENT
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Imagine one day, you’re sitting at home. Out of absolutely nowhere, you get a notice in the mail stating some governmental agency is looking to seize your home because it’s needed for another purpose. Now mind you, you’ll get a fair-market payout. But the in this scenario, your family has owned the home in question for more than a century.
You love your home. You have countless memories in the home. You had absolutely no plan to sell your home or to go relocate. The government says there’s nowhere else suitable except for your home, despite there being countless other land plots all around your town.
Would you sit back and allow this to happen without putting up a fight first?
This faux scenario is actually happening in reality right now in North Arlington — but it’s not a home the government wants to take away.
Instead, it’s a piece of property owned by the Roman Catholic Church. It’s a building in good working order. It’s not an eyesore. It doesn’t appear to need to be condemned.
Yet the North Arlington Board of Education insists there are no other suitable properties for them to house pre-K classes.
Only La Salle Hall, former home of the
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de La Salle Christian Brothers — and now home the Latino community at Queen of Peace — the board says, is suitable. It all begs so many questions.
When did the board first know it would need classroom space for pre-K and why has it taken to now to get here?
Were the negotiations between the board and the Archdiocese of Newark/Queen of Peace, truly in good faith?
Is one party asking for too much of the other?
Does the Board of Education really want to deal with the fallout of attempting to take a piece of property that has been owned by the Roman Catholic Church for more than a century?
Perhaps most importantly: Is La Salle Hall truly the only place — are there honestly no other locations in the entire Borough of North Arlington — where classrooms for pre-K could be housed?
And, if a school board is capable of taking away property owned by the Catholic Church, could the property of a Protestant Church be next? A synagogue? A private domicile? No matter what the answers are to any of these questions, it appears the archdiocese is prepared to fight this tooth-andnail. The next few months will be interesting to say the least. And we will be watching the process closely every step of the way.
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The ‘Nebraska Cornhuskers’ were Kearny Recreation’s seventh- and eighth-grade champions for the second year in a row, after going 10-0. Over the last two seasons, the team was 19-1. The team includes, from left, Zaidyn Robinson, Nate Rivera, Logan Diaz, Ryan Milne, Coach Will Milne, Jayden Milne, Ryan Robinson, Dennis Samaniego and Aiden Martinez.
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STATE CHAMPIONS!
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
North Arlington’s Junior League 14U All-Stars started Sunday by making history, then followed it up with a celebration fit for an accomplishment no North Arlington Little League team had ever achieved.
North Arlington won its first-ever state Little League title with a 5-3 victory over Toms River in the NJ State Junior League Baseball final in Secaucus. Shortly after the victory, the players were welcomed home with an impromptu victory parade through town, escorted by the North Arlington Police and Fire departments.
“Our mayor (Daniel H. Pronti) did a great job. He’s been following our journey throughout the
whole season and he knew we had something special going on,” North Arlington head coach Javier Cruz said. “As we came home, he let us know that we had a nice little parade set up. We rode through town with our (championship) flags up. Our district, sectional and state title banners were up as we went through town. It was a great experience for the boys.”
It was the culmination of a near-flawless tournament for North Arlington as it won three consecutive games, allowing just five runs total while defeating Haddon Heights on Thursday and then Toms River on Friday and Sunday.
“We have a great pitching staff,” Cruz said. “We have six to eight guys who can throw strikes consistently at a high level.”
In Sunday’s clincher, staff ace Maverick Michalski tossed 5.1
scoreless innings, striking out three, while allowing two hits and five walks.
Michalski got all the help he needed when North Arlington erupted for four runs in the top of the first inning. Joshua Figueroa led the offensive attack on the day, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Owen Alvarez, who got the last two outs on the mound, was 1-for2 with a hit by pitch and two runs and Noah Vargas went 1-for-1 with a walk, hit by pitch, run and a RBI. Vargas also stole three bases.
Leading 5-0, North Arlington gave up three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with Toms River getting the tying run onto first base with one out. Alvarez settled down and got the last two outs as North Arlington withstood its first real adversity of its entire run from districts to the state final.
After dominating its way to District 5 and Section 1 championships, North Arlington’s state tournament run started with a 2-1 victory over Haddon Heights.
Michalski started and struck out four over 3.2 innings. He allowed one hit and two walks before handing the ball to Figueroa who struck out five in 3.1 hitless innings, allowing one run and two walks to pick up the win in relief.
Figueroa, who was dominant throughout tournament play, was 3-for-3 with a RBI, while Michalski and Vargas each went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Vargas also had an RBI for North Arlington, which broke a scoreless tie with two runs in the sixth.
One night later, Vargas struck out eight over 4.2 innings, allowing one run on three hits and six walks to pick up the 4-1 win over Toms River. Michael Faulk got the
final seven outs for the save.
On offense, Vargas was 2-for-2 with a hit by pitch, run and three stolen bases, while Braden Duffy went 2-for-3 with a RBI and two stolen bases. Faulk had a run and an RBI, while Jayden Beauchene and Davian Navarro each drove in a run.
“We knew it was going to be tough,” Cruz said. “These are the best guys in the state, but we knew we were good too and we definitely showed it. “Right now we’re playing so confidently because this team is running on all cylinders. We’re ready to go.” Next up for the group from North Arlington is the East Regional Tournament in Dubois, Pennsylvania, from July 19-24. North Arlington’s first game will be on Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m. against the Massachusetts state champion.
Group effort powers Nutley American LL to District 8 title
Nutley American Little League coach John Macari was hesitant to call out any individual players when describing the reasons for the success the 12U All-Stars have enjoyed in recent weeks. Instead the head coach and history buff elicited the words of a former U.S. President to describe the selfless play of this group.
“I love history and I love Harry Truman, and he has this quote that says ‘It’s amazing what you can accomplish where you have people who don’t care who gets the credit,’” said Macari. “I kind of feel like that’s where they are as a group.
“They really play for each other and it’s a blessing to be around. I really don’t see any egos and I really like that quote holds water with this group.”
With the way Nutley American has played of late, there’s
been plenty of credit to go around. Nutley American dominated the District 8 Tournament, winning four consecutive games by a combined margin of 36-9. The final, a decisive 16-1 victory over Nutley East on July 6 at Livingston.
During this run, Nutley American has turned to four different arms to handle the bulk of the pitching. Macari’s son, also named John, as well as Rich Jasnowitz have been two main starting pitchers with Grayson McCann and Anthony Andres coming out of the bullpen.
McCann has been the primary catcher for this group with Macari, who won the District 8 Home Run Derby, taking over when McCann comes on in relief.
Gregory Brown is the starting first baseman for Nutley American.
Guin DiPaolo and Jasnowitz share second base. DiPaolo, the
lone girl on the roster, is quickly making her mark as one of the top girls baseball players in the country after being one of just 96 players selected to play in the Maria Pepe Little League Baseball Legacy Series this past June.
Michael Urbanovich is the starter at third base with Evan Della Fave at short. Della Fave has also seen time at third with Jasnowitz moving over to shortstop.
In the outfield, Charlie Smith has been the main centerfielder
for Nutley American. Joining him have been Giovanni Beyer and Antonio Algieri in left field and Andres and Chase McGee in right.
Smith, Macari, Jasnowitz and McCann are all making their second appearance on the 12U All-Stars after playing last year as 11-year-olds.
Nutley American endured a rough start to the Section 1 Tournament in Bloomfield when it was defeated by Elmora, 10-0, in Saturday’s opener. Nutley American bounced back the next day with a 2-1 victory over North Arlington to stave off elimination and set up a second matchup with Elmora that was scheduled for Monday at 5:30 p.m., after The Observer’s print deadline.
Nutley American’s win on Sunday eliminated North Arlington from the tournament. North Arlington lost its opener on Saturday to Palisades Park-Leonia, 11-1.
Photo courtesy of John Macari
The Kearny-Belleville Elks hosted its first-ever Touch a Truck event and the day was very well received by kids and adults alike. Organizer Gloria Spence, center, brought many vehicles in, including the Kearny PD’s new mobile command center, trucks from the Kearny Fire Department, DPW, Moran Towing, North Arlington Volunteer Emergency Squad and more. Seen here are, from left, Councilman Jose Rodrigues, Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Spence, Councilwoman Marytrine DeCastro and Audra Murray.
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Christopher Vincent Belichak
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Christopher Vincent Belichak, aged 56 — a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Christopher passed away peacefully July 1, 2025.
throughout childhood into his adulthood.
Chris was a professional driver and worked for various businesses. Chris had great entrepreneurial skills and loved buying and reselling collections through flea market ventures.
Chris lived life to its fullest in his younger years. He loved to travel abroad and visited many Caribbean islands and traveled to Canada with his brother, Frank.
Chris took great pride in being a father and was extremely proud of his son. He loved going to Pennsylvania and being outdoors with his family. His greatest times were spent flea marketing, fishing, boating, swimming and biking with his dear son, Brandon, and wife, Jennifer.
and mother, Frank and Margaret Belichak, wife Jennifer, son Brandon, brother John and his family. He is also survived by his uncle Marty, aunt Minnie, many cousins and lifelong friends.
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Chris will be greatly missed and forever loved by all who knew him. His ocean blue eyes will now light up Heaven’s sky. Love you, our dear Chris. Rest in peace.
Christopher Vincent Belichak was born on Aug. 26, 1968, to Frank and Margaret Belichak. Christopher grew up and spent a majority of his life in Kearny. He was a 1986 graduate of Kearny High School and a proud member of the Theta Phi National Fraternity. Throughout his lifetime, Chris made many friendships that would endure
Chris was most proud of being a devoted husband and father. He was a loving husband to Jennifer and a devoted father to Brandon.
Chris and Jennifer spent 28 happy years together. Chris loved celebrating holidays and loved to cook lasagna, eggplant, meatballs and bake desserts. His joy came from making his loved ones happy. He loved and protected all of his family and friends.
Chris’s happiest day on Earth was the day his son was born.
We would not be doing Chris justice if we didn’t mention his special uniqueness. Chris was just one of those people who had “it.” To know him was to love him. As soon as Chris entered any room, his sparkling ocean blue eyes, radiant smile and strong physique would light the room up. Chris had a fun-loving personality that enlightened the lives of his family and friends.
Chris was predeceased by his brother Frank Anthony Belichak in November 2021. Now the two brothers will reunite in Heaven.
Christopher Vincent Belichak is survived by his loving father
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HARRISON 2nd Fl, 2 BR, LR, EIK, AC, In-Unit Laundry, Off-St Parking – 2 cars, shared use of yard, near PATH. $1850 + 1.5 mo. security, util separate, no smoking, 1 small pet. Available now, leave message (201) 315-7623 10W03
HARRISON 3rd Floor Modern 1 BR, EIK, LR $1400 + 1 months Security. Utilities separate No pets/smoking Available Now (973) 5837670 10W01
KEARNY 1 BR apt. HT/ HW included also Hardwood floors , $1,500 + 1.5 months security. No pets/smoking. Available Now. For more Info Call 201-306-2994 09W03
KEARNY 2 BR apt. HT/ HW included also Hardwood floors , $1,950 + 1.5 months security. No pets/smoking. Available Now. For more Info Call 201-306-2994 09W03
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. 09W03
KEARNY 1st Floor 40 Highland Ave 2 BR’s, LR, EIK 1.5 months security, Utilities separate,credit required No Pets/ Smoking Available Now (201)998-0509 09W03
KEARNY 2nd FL. 1 BR. LR, Dining Room, EIK. Parking or storage garage included. No pets/ no smoking. $2000 + 1 months security. Utilities Separate. Available now (201)889-4655 08W03
KEARNY 2 + BR 7
Rooms EIK, LR, 1 Bath No Pets / No Smoking
Credit and Background
Check $2,200 + 1.5 month security
Utilities not included W/D hookup Available August 1st James 201725-2800 09W03
KEARNY 3rd Fl, 1 Bdrm $1700 + 1 months security Utilities separate Safe building cameras Walk to all amenities hardwood flrs Avail 7/15 call 201-955-0001 08W03
KEARNY 1st Floor 2 BR, with 1 Bath, LR, DR. Newly remodeled Bath, $2000 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/Smoking Available Now (201)3767464 08W03
KEARNY Newly renovated 3 BR Duplex, 1 Bath, EIK, Washer/Dryer hook-up $2300 + 1.5 months security Utilities separate Access to backyard & storage Available August 1st (201)465-4228 08W03
KEARNY 1 BR $1600 2 BR $1,995 + 1.5 Months security. HT/HW included. See Super 6 Woodland Ave. Apt. 1 (201)892-8035 for appointment 09W03
KEARNY 3rd floor. Newly renovated. 1 bedroom, LR, EIK. $1500 + 1.5 months security. Utilities Separate. Proximity to PATH and bus lines. Available August 1 st. No Pets No Smoking. (201)889-3118 10W03
KEARNY Recently renovated 2 BR First floor apartment. LR, DR, EIK. Washer/dry hook up. No Pets/ Smoking. Credit report. $1950 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. Near Transportation. Available Now (973)838-1662 10W06
KEARNY Beautiful renovated. 2nd Floor. 2 BR. LR. DR. EIK. Bath. Washer/Dryer No Pets/ smoking. $2400 + 1 months security. Gas & Electric included. Parking for 1 car Available Now (551)580-0171 10W03
E.NEWARK Brand new renovated 1 BR, Open Kitchen Brand new appliances/LR, 1 bath, Washer/Dryer,access to yard, Small pets ok. Walking distance to shopping center and NYC transportation $1850 + 1.5 months security. All utilities included Available August 1st Call or text Serious inquiry’s only (973)9806335 10W03
LYNDHURST 2 BR
$2,500 + 1.5 months security, Heat & hot water included, utilities separate Heat/Hot Water Included. 2nd floor of two family home. Street Parking. Available Now Please contact Joann at 973-277-0942 if interested. Please call/do not text 08W03
N.ARLINGTON Studio apartment on first floor with attached kitchen in garden apartment complex. $1650.00 per month, heat and hot water supplied. Utilities not included. Parking available. Laundry room on premises. Close to buses and shopping. Single or adults only. No pets or smoking. Call between 10:00am and 7:00pm only. 201-997-2341 10W03
N.NEWARK 4 room apt. private home 2nd fl. Close to NYC Transportation. Kitchen, LR, 1 BR/OFFICE Space, no pets or laundry. Street parking only. Utilities included. $1,700+ 1 month security. Avl. September 1st. Couple preferred References Required. For more info call Anthony (973) 485-6417 or (862)7553502 08W03
N.NEWARK Forest Hill area 1st Floor 2 BR’s, LR, EIK Utilities Separate Street Parking available No Pets/Smoking Available August 1st (973)752-6877 10W03
Liquor Store and Mini Market with more than 30 years in Kearny NJ $455,000 plus inventory. Open to negotiate and finance (862)202-5765 08W03
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E.NEWARK 2nd floor
Newly renovated 3 BR’s, LR, Kitchen & Bath, C/A & Laundry 1.5 months security, Utilities not included, No Pets/smoking Available Now (201)334-8526 or (973)508-6695 10W03
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Exterminator needed will train (201)
WAREHOUSE WORKERS Apply in person 102 3rd Avenue Unit G Kearny,NJ,07032 08W03 FULL TIME COOK Baliza BBQ Experience in Portuguese cuisine Kearny area Please call for further information (201)998-4332 or (201)998-4166 10W03
Engineer (Newark, NJ) - F/T The Process Engineer working w/ the NFC dept is resp for coord’g & performance loading & unloading operations, following global co. stds of process & eqpmts clean/sterilization upon VESSEL & Tanker (truck) arrival. Prep the NFC loading line to start loading/ unloading activities. Maintain Support the microbiological lab to collect aseptic sample for NFC at the truck & on board of ships. $86,996.04/yr. Bachelor’s deg in Production Engg, or Food Science or closely rltd, + 12 mos of exp in job offd or as Industrial Engineer, or Process Analyst, Process Analyst Trainee or closely rltd. Email resume to: Citrus Products Inc., Attn: Luciano Orestes, Operations Mgr at: lorestes@cutrale.com 10W01
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East Newark hires two new in blue
Cleaning up the (future) Greenway
Residents and elected officials banded together recently to join the NJDEP in a widescale cleanup in Kearny in the area of what will one day become the Hudson-Essex Greenway. Among the volunteers were Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and Councilmembers Marytrine DeCastro, Jerry Ficeto and Fred Esteves.
Two new police officers have been sworn in by the Borough of East Newark. Seen here at the ceremony are Sgt. Billy Erezuma, new Officer Claudia Makarski, 24, of Garfield; Mayor Dina Grilo; new Officer Kyle Labrincha, 28, of Kearny; and Sgt. Junior Fiori. The two new officers now head to the Hudson County Police Academy for formal training.
ECPO: Beware of bailrelated scams
Essex County authorities are warning of a recent rash of bail scams.
Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Sheriff Amir Jones urge the public to be vigilant following reports of the scams that target the families of those who have been recently arrested.
Scammers are contacting loved ones of defendants and demanding bail money be sent through mobile payment apps such as Apple Pay and Zelle. One victim reported sending over $4,000 to the scammers. These individuals typically pose as law enforcement officers, attorneys or court personnel.
“With the advent of criminal justice reform, bail is a thing of the past. Even if there is a warrant, no legitimate request for payment will ever be made through Apple Pay, Zelle, or any other digital platform. If you receive such a request, do not send money--it is a scam,” Stephens said.
Anyone who believes they’ve been targeted by this or any scam is asked to contact the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office tips line at (877) 847-7432. All calls will be kept confidential.
New senior citizen jitney debuts in NA
Seniors citizens in North Arlington have yet another new reason to get out and about this summer — the arrival of a new senior bus.
The upgraded vehicle, designed with accessibility and comfort in mind, is the latest investment in North Arlington’s ongoing commitment to its elder community.
The new, 22-seat senior bus replaces the previous model and comes equipped with features to better serve residents aged 60+, including more comfortable seating, enhanced accessibility for those with mobility challenges and better climate control for year-round comfort.
North Arlington Department of Public Works Superintendent Mark Cunningham thanked the Township of Lyndhurst, which lent North Arlington a bus, at no cost, while the new one awaited completion.
The senior bus program, a free service for North Arlington residents, has long been a lifeline for those who no longer drive or prefer not to navigate busy streets. It runs every Thursday and Friday, stopping at necessary, local destinations such as ShopRite and CVS.
The bus route also includes stops at other popular destinations, such as the Walmart in Secaucus and the Target in Kearny. There are also plans to expand the route once the senior housing project is completed.
“Our seniors are such an important part of our community, and it is our duty as borough leaders to ensure they can get where they need to go, both safely and comfortably,” North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti said. “I’m pleased to get our new bus on the road and continue to provide an essential service to our wonderful seniors.”
The North Arlington DPW, which oversees the program, encourages seniors to review the schedule on the borough’s website at www.northarlington. org/pages/senior-citizens or call (201) 991-6060, ext. 311, for more information about routes and special requests.
-Rami Alrabaa
