A most Heavenly encounter
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During his recent pilgrimage to Rome to mark the 700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, was able to meet the Holy Father Pope Leo XIV, at Castel Gandolfo, the pope’s summer residence. Father Joe will sit down with The Observer’s Kevin Canessa soon in a live broadcast to talk about meeting the Holy Father and the pilgrimage.
Former Hudson CO going to prison for the next 50 years: ECPO
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Aman who once patrolled the halls and cells of the Hudson County Jail in South Kearny will spend 50 years behind bars after he was sentenced July 22 for the murder of his girlfriend and her friend, Essex Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II said. The succeeding at proving on Feb. 16, 2021, John Menendez, 27, of West New York, picked up his girlfriend, 40-year-old Anna Shpilberg of Randolph and her friend, 40-year-old Luiza
Shinkarevskaya of Newark, at Newark Airport after they returned from a trip to Mexico. Menendez drove the victims to an off-airport parking lot where he shot his girlfriend in the head. Menendez then shot Shinkarevskaya four times. They died of their injuries. Menendez turned himself into police and admitted to shooting both women, claiming he was taking large amounts of anabolic steroids and that made him unable to plan or intend to kill. However, numerous text
See HCCO, Page 14
Milwaukee man charged with sexual offenses after making contact with girl, 13 or younger, from North Arlington
Area police departments preparing for National Night Out festivities
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Local towns will sponsor National Night Out festivities Aug. 5 and some have lots planned
Kearny Kearny’s event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Belgrove Drive between Afton Street and Bergen Avenue.
Sgt. Jack Grimm and the Community Oriented Policing unit will have some of the usuals, including a bounce house, a fire-hose demonstration and more. There will also be a small petting zoo for children. The Kearny Police Department’s new mobile command center will also be present for residents to check out.
Also, the Kearny Police and
Fire departments will square off in their annual softball game.
Food, including from Stella’s Empanadas and Mr. Softee will be available along the area.
“I’ve always enjoyed getting out and meeting and connecting with our residents on National Night Out,” Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle said. “I’ve treated public safety with the utmost care over the years — and seeing people of all ages interacting with our great police department is always heartwarming. If you’ve never been to the event, please try to make it this year. You won’t regret it.”
North Arlington
The Borough of North Arlington invites residents to its event which features family friendly music, free food and See NNO, Page 15
Zach’s donates backpacks & supplies to PBA, KPSUE
Zach’s Garage, Kearny Avenue, Kearny, has once again teamed up the Kearny PBA and the Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange to donate numerous backpacks and school supplies to those who will need it later this summer. Seen here are, from left, Officers Josh Lopez (PBA state delegate), Jonathan Dowie, Mina Ekladious (PBA President), Zach Bahr (owner and proprietor of Zach’s Garage) and Officer Andy Soto (PBA sergeant-at-arms). Bahr has donated these items for 3 years in a row.
Kearny man, 33, running unaffiliated campaign to become Hudson’s youngest-ever sheriff
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
A33-year-old Kearny man is waging a non-affiliated (no political party) campaign for Hudson County Sheriff
Justin Avishay, of Kearny, has officially announced his campaign for Hudson County Sheriff in the Nov. 5, 2025 general election. If elected, he says he would be the youngest sheriff in
county history at 33.
Avishay says he is running on a platform of integrity, modernization and community-first leadership, Avishay says he is rejecting political machines and focusing instead on restoring trust between law enforcement and the public, boosting morale within the department and spotlighting the people and places that make Hudson County strong.
“I may be young, but my soul
is old,” Avishay said. “My values are simple: respect people, work hard and lead by example. We need a sheriff who shows up for the officers and for the community — not just during election season, but every day.”
Avishay has launched a series of grassroots interviews across Hudson County, highlighting local businesses,
listening to residents and building relationships with officers. His approach aims to unify the badge and the people it serves, while bringing much-needed energy and transparency to the role.
“You don’t have to be a cop to be the sheriff,” he added. “You have to be a leader — someone who knows how to manage, how to listen and how to make things better. I’m here to rebuild what’s been lost: trust, pride and a sense of purpose in the uniform.”
His says his campaign priorities include:
n Modernizing the sheriff’s office with transparency and tech-forward efficiency
n Raising morale, and fight for better wages for the officers in one of the lowest-paid counties in New Jersey
n Spotlighting community voices and small businesses
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through regular outreach and video interviews
n Running the department like a business, with real accountability and results
“I’m not here to play politics. I’m here to solve what’s broken and raise the standard of public service. If we do this right, we can make people proud of their sheriff again,” he said.
Francis X. “Frank” Schillari currently serves as the Hudson County Sheriff. He was defeated in the June primary by Bayonne Mayor James Davis. Since then, Schillari switched to the Republican party. Before now, the last time a Republican held the position was 1904. The GOP’s candidate for the position this year is Elvis Alvarez.
New EMS chief named
Avishay
The North Arlington Mayor and Borough Council recently named the new EMS Chief as Joseph Miller, second from right. Seen with Miller are, from left, Councilman Brian Fitzhenry, Mayor Daniel H. Pronti and Councilman Mario Karcic.
BCPO: Milwaukee man charged with being sexually explicit with North Arlington
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
AMilwaukee man who had been harassing a North Arlington girl who is younger than 13 has been arrested there, now awaits extradition to Bergen County and will soon answer to a slew of serious charges here, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
As such, he announced the arrest of 34-year-old Christopher Battin, of Milwaukee, on charges of aggravated sexual extortion of a child, child endangerment, lewdness and stalking. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
According to Musella:
On Friday, March 7, 2025, the North Arlington Police Department contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit about a child younger than 13 who was being contacted online by a stranger.
Detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit and the North Arlington Police Department initiated an investigation and
quickly suspected the online stranger may be an adult who was sexually extorting the child.
During the course of a months-long investigation that followed, detectives determined the online stranger engaged the child in sexually explicit conversations, sent sexually explicit photos of himself to the child, requested the child send him sexually explicit photos and made threats to expose the child’s online activity and photos while repeatedly contacting the child from different phone numbers. Ultimately, detectives from the Cyber Crimes Unit iden-
tified the online stranger as Battin.
As a result of the investigation, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, a warrant was issued for Battin’s arrest, charging him with second-degree aggravated sexual extortion against a child under the age of 13, third-de-
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gree child endangerment, fourth-degree lewdness and fourth-degree stalking,
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025,
with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, Battin was located and arrested in Milwaukee and he was taken into custody by deputy United States Marshals and remanded to the Milwaukee County Jail, pending extradition to Bergen County.
Battin
Free Kearny Board of Health Narcan training upcoming
The Kearny Health Department offers free Narcan training Sept. 24 and Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The drug helps to reverse the negative effects of opioids and overdosing on such drugs. The free training includes overdose-protection strategies, signs and symptoms of an OD, how to properly administer Naloxone, rescue breathing, legal rights, support information and resources and free Naloxone kits to the first 25 who sign up and attend the training. Those interested should send an email to jkrowl@kearnynj. org or call (201) 997-0600, ext. 3505 to register. Participants must be at least 18, and live, work or go to school in New Jersey.
KPSUE collecting school supplies
The Kearny Public School Public School Uniform Exchange is again collecting school supplies to be distributed later this summer. Needs include backpacks, No. 2 pencils, crayons, notebooks, washable markers, glue sticks, child-safe scissors,
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index cards, black Sharpies, fabric pencil cases, pocket folders, highlighters, headphones, highlighters, Post-it notes, red, blue and black ballpoint pens, combination locks, looseleaf papers, three-subject notebooks, colored pencils, 2-inch binders, pencil sharpeners, rulers, protractors and multiplication flash cards. The drive lasts through Aug. 20. Donations may be dropped off at Kearny Police Headquarters, 237 Laurel Ave.; Fire headquarters at 109 Midland Ave. and 47 Davis Ave.; or Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. Wish lists may also be found at a.co/ hBA87fW.
NA Knights hosting blood drive
The North Arlington Knight of Columbus host a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 14, from noon to 4 p.m. at Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. Appointments, while not necessary, are highly recommended and may be made by visiting donors.vitalant.org using the code x126. Donors must weigh at least 110 lbs., bring photo ID, eat a meal before donating and drink plenty of water. Some weight
restrictions may apply to women aged 16 to 22 and those 65 and older.
NA Knights collecting food at Jack’s
The Knights will be also at Jack’s Super Foodtown sponsoring a food drive, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food collected will be donated to the Queen of Peace Food Pantry
NA Knights hosting casino night fundraiser
The Knights also sponsor a casino night Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road, at 7 p.m. Games include blackjack, poker, roulette and craps with licensed dealers and tables.
Admission is $50 and comes with $100 in “play money,” with specials ongoing all night. Non-cash prizes and gift cards will also be available.
Free food and snacks will be available, and there will be a cash bar. Tickets may be purchase by calling (551) 497-1696 or (201) 679-5310, or by going to the hall. Tickets purchased after Sept. 1 will cost $65. All proceeds will go to increase
the council’s charitable giving.
St. Peter’s Belleville hosting AC bus trip
The Rosary Confraternity of St. Peter’s Church, Belleville, hosts a bus trip to Atlantic City Aug. 15 and to celebrate 10 a.m. Mass in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased by calling (973) 751-2002.
Kearny Library hosting block party
The Kearny Public Library hosts a block party during the farmers market Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m., outside the main branch, 338 Kearny Ave.
Frankie McAllister night @ SI Stadium coming in September
The Frankie McAllister memorial soccer outing takes place Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison. McAllister was a Kearny firefighter who lost a valiant fight against cancer. That night, the Red Bulls take on New York City Football Club. Visit www.gofevo.com/ event/Frankmcallister2025 for tickets.
Nutley adopts 2025 budget
The Nutley Board of Commissioners adopted its 2025 budget at a recent meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
Earlier this year, Finance Commissioner Thomas J. Evans emphasized the importance of transparency, something he notes was present through the budgeting process.
“We have always aimed for transparency in our budget,” Evans said. “This presentation clearly illustrates for our residents how their tax dollars are being allocated.”
A slide presentation detailing the budget is available at bit.ly/2025Nutleybudgetadopted.
The combined tax rate for calendar year 2025 is $2.699, a 2.77% increase over 2024.
This amounts to a $369.48 increase for the average residential property assessed at $493,362. The allocations are as follows: schools: $241.78, municipal: $106.50, library $15.0, and a net $0.96 at the county level.
“At the municipal level, state aid revenue was reduced by $547,000 due to the elimination of municipal relief aid, which represents $54 of the total municipal tax increase of $106.50 for 2025,” Evans said. “We continue to be challenged by cost increases primarily in public safety, medical insurance, garbage/recycling collection and disposal. I expect this upward cost pressure to continue in 2026.”
Consistent with prior years, the county and
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school tax portions of the property tax bill are approved separately by the Essex County Board of County Commissioners and the Nutley Board of Education.
The municipal portion is approved by the Nutley Board of Commissioners, with each commissioner responsible for the budget in their department.
This year’s third quarter tax bill is due Aug. 1, 2025.
However, given the delay in obtaining clearance from the state for the 2025 levy, a grace period (for the third quarter only) has been extended to Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
After then, interest is charged for all late payments.
New for 2025, the State of New Jersey has released a single-combined property tax relief application form, PAS-1, for seniors and those receiving Social Security Disability benefits. This form replaces the old PTR-1, PTR-2, ANCHOR-H and ANCHOR-T application forms.
A new category of tax relief aid entitled STAYNJ has been added to the PAS-1 form. Please note that the tax collector is no longer required to certify your application before filing this form.
For more information on relief programs, visit nj.gov/treasury/taxation/relief.shtml or call (888) 238-1233.
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Cadets complete Lyndhurst JPA
The Township of Lyndhurst recently completed its 2025 Junior Police Academy. Numerous Lyndhurst police and high-raniking officers took part in the week, including Capt. Paul Haggerty, Lt. Steve Passamano, Lt. Charles Giangeruso, Officer Nolan James, Officer Michael D’Alessandro, Officer Michael Carrino and Officer Vincent Dorio
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SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY HUDSON COUNTY Docket No. F-001348-25 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, to: FL FUNDING LLC: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Weber Gallagher, whose address is 2000 Market Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 an answer to the complaint, amended complaint and amendment(s) and order(s), if any, filed in a civil action in which LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 52988 is Plaintiff and MB EQUITIES LLC, et al. are Defendants pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Hudson County and bearing Docket No.: F-001348-25, within thirty-five (35) days after the date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such publication date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint, amended complaint, amendment(s), order(s), if any. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 West Market Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. This action has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated May 16, 2023 made by MB EQUITIES LLC, as Mortgagor(s), to LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 52988 recorded on June 5, 2023 in the Hudson County Clerk’s Office at Book 20456 Page 98, et seq. and to recover possession of the mortgaged premises commonly known as: 182 Zabriskie Street, Jersey City, NJ 007307 and also known as Lot 35 in Block 2504 as shown on the Tax Map of the City of Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. You, FL FUNDING LLC, are hereby joined as a party defendant to the action based on being the mortgagee of the following mortgage: dated January 13, 2025, recorded January 16, 2025 in the Hudson County Clerk’s Office at Book 20705, Page 648, et seq. and to extinguish any lien, claim or interest you may have in, to, or on the mortgaged premises. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association by calling (201) 249-5000. You may also contact the lawyer referral services of the County of Hudson by calling
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PUBLIC NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY HUDSON COUNTY Docket No. F-001948-25 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, to: FL FUNDING LLC: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon Weber Gallagher, whose address is 2000 Market Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 an answer to the complaint, amended complaint and amendment(s) and order(s), if any, filed in a civil action in which LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 56547 is Plaintiff and MB EQUITIES LLC, et al. are Defendants pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Hudson County and bearing Docket No.: F-001948-25, within thirty-five (35) days after the date of publication of this notice, exclusive of such publication date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint, amended complaint, amendment(s), order(s), if any. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 West Market Street, Trenton,
New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. This action has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing a mortgage dated September 13, 2023 made by MB EQUITIES LLC, as Mortgagor(s), to LOAN FUNDER LLC, SERIES 56547 recorded on September 27, 2023 in the Hudson County Clerk’s Office at Book 20508, Page 340, et seq. and to recover possession of the mortgaged premises commonly known as: 2016 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 and also known as Lot 3 in Block 23001 as shown on the Tax Map of the City of Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey. You, FL FUNDING LLC, are hereby joined as a party defendant to the action based on being the mortgagee of the following mortgage: dated January 13, 2025, recorded January 16, 2025 in the Hudson County Clerk’s Office at Book 20705, Page 641, et seq. and to extinguish any lien, claim or interest you may have in, to, or on the mortgaged premises. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association by calling (201) 249-5000. You may also contact the lawyer referral services of the County of Hudson by calling (201) 798-2727. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of Hudson by calling (201) 792-6363. You, FL FUNDING LLC, are hereby made a party defendant to the foreclosure action because you have or may claim to have some right, title, lien or other interest affecting the real estate being foreclosed, by virtue of ownership, inheritance, descent, intestacy, devise, dower, curtsey, mortgage, deed, or conveyance, enter of judgment or other legal or lawful right. The nature of which and the reason that you are joined as a defendant is set forth with particularity in the complaint/amended complaint, amendment(s),
OPINION & VIEWPOINTS
Kearny in need of arts center
To the Editor:
Kearny has changed a lot since I was a child. Growing up here, it’s easy to mark the passage of time by counting how many storefronts have changed. Mace Brothers no longer sells furniture on the corner of Oakwood and Kearny avenues I can’t drive into Stewart’s anymore, hang a tray on my car window and sip on root beer with my family.
Just like for many years, we haven’t been able to attend a two-for-Tuesday at the Lincoln Theater.
You may have had a birthday party or a field trip there or walked to catch a movie with your friends on a Friday night; all rites of passage that could happen only for those from our small town. Some may remember when it was a one-screen theater, or even performed on its stage. This building entertained residents for 80 years, going as far back as 1934. It saw Kearny all the way from the Great Depression through to the turn of the century. To watch it be demolished and see another dime-a-dozen apartment complex built where it stood is a shame.
If there’s one thing Kearny needs, it’s not more apartments with high rent — it’s the arts. People in this town, especially children, have nothing close to home to expose them to music, theater and arts. We need a permanent space dedicated to educating, enriching and feeding creativity. Can you imagine having a place within walking distance to see a live show? Or somewhere that offers low-cost dance and voice lessons for students after school? Wouldn’t you like somewhere that’s easily
Lisa M. Feorenzo lisa@theobserver.com Co-owner/Advertising Dir.
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accessible by public transit to listen to live music, see art exhibits and more?
Investing in the Lincoln Theater and reviving an iconic piece of the town’s history would be an expensive and lengthy process. But it would result in a place that would foster culture and stimulate economic growth. It’d likely take contributions from many and a balance sheet miracle, but the payment would be worth the payoff. (The town did, however, find $26m to renovate the Gunnell Oval, so I’m sure the funds could be found somewhere.) I’m not an accountant or architect and I know there are many barriers to be broken down. It’s not lost on me the building has structural issues and parking has always been an issue there. But what made the Lincoln Theater amazing is what has always made Kearny amazing — it was unique, steeped in history and true to its roots. It was a locally owned place for families, accessible to everyone. It deserves to stay that way. Making it into a center for the arts would be an endeavor that would take many years and lots of work.
But if one thing hasn’t changed in this town since I was little, it’s that it is filled with people who are willing to help. Every time I walk past the Lincoln Theater, my mind races with the possibilities of what this building could be. I see an artist proudly showcasing their work. A child experiencing their first live musical theater performance, or taking their first dance class. A small black-box theater upstairs.
I don’t want to walk down Kearny Avenue and see another carbon-copy apartment building that makes you forget what town you’re even in. I have watched so much change in this town. Don’t let the change that happens to the Lincoln
Tina Feorenzo Co-owner/Advertising
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Theater be for the worse.
Alyssa Schirm Kearny
A third party is what’s needed
To the Editor:
Well it finally happened. After thirty years of claiming Iran is weeks away from a nuclear weapon, the country with 4,500 nuclear warheads and the country that twice used nuclear weapons, now along with its ally Israel, has bombed Iran, a country still without nuclear weapons. In order to manufacture consent for further escalation, news outlets are saying there is an Iranian terrorist hiding behind every rock, and Iran wants to take over the world. Sound familiar?
Elsewhere, in Gaza, Israel continues its murder of innocent men, women and children. The latest tactic is to slaughter 30 to 100 Palestinans a day as they line up for food rations. The Palestinians take a chance because they will only starve to death anyway. I still can’t get over the video of that five year old Palestinian girl as she ran from tents engulfed in flames from Israeli incendiary bombs while her family was being burned alive. Trump and Netanyahu bragged they would put a resort area where the Palestinians once lived. Israel is now also killing Lebanese and Syrians while intensifying their ethnic cleansing of the West Bank all with our tax dollars.
On the homefront, Trump continues his attack on democracy: arresting and detaining immigrants who criticize Israel, expelling reporters who criticize him, attacking law firms who disagree with
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him, sending out the military on American protesters, attacking universities that did not thoroughly deal harshly enough with student protesters, drastically cutting programs such as Medicaid (Social Security and Medicare are in their sites), targeting progressive radio stations, trillions in tax cuts for the wealthiest ten percent, ad nauseum.
Meanwhile Texas has passed a bill mandating the hanging of the Ten Commandments in every school in every classroom. Just about every state including New Jersey, has a bill, if passed, will make it illegal to criticize Israel or Zionism. Trump’s deputy chief of staff, the Nosferatu like Steven Miller, calls it all a war for civilization.
The “No King’s Day” was a waste of time because 90% of the protesters will vote Democrat who offer very little resistance domestically, and whose foreign policy might as well be Republican. They were essentially doing the work for the Democratic party who are controlled by the bigs, the hedge funds, etc. Larry Fink, CEO of the hedge fund Black Rock has stated it does not matter what party is in power, they get what they want. Fink also said he much rather deal with a dictator because it is much easier that way; looks like his wish is more and more becoming reality.
The only solution to our state of affairs is to vote against these two parties or nothing will change because they know they will always have the vote. If you don’t vote, you are a disgrace; people have died all over the world for the right to vote including the United States. Vote them out, statewide and nationally.
Richard D. Long North Arlington
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NA’S EPIC RUN ENDS
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
The North Arlington Junior League 14U All-Stars’ historic tournament run is over, but the members of that special team aren’t ready to put away the bats and gloves and go their separate ways just yet.
“I still get calls from the parents and the kids, they still want to practice still,” said head coach Javier Cruz, who admitted it was weird not having any games or practices this past weekend. “I may have practice as a going away eighth grade thing, we’re going to find a tournament to play somewhere. So we’re still getting together. We’re still going to be practicing here and there until the summer’s over just to keep working.”
North Arlington’s historic season came to an end on Wednesday when it was defeated 6-3 by Hub City Little League of Maryland Overall North Arlington went 3-2 in the East Regional Tournament, but despite the winning
record during its time, it went home feeling that it could have done even better.
“It was a great season, but we all feel that we definitely could have played a little longer,” Cruz said. “This team was very special. And to win the three games that we did, it was great. But in the back of our minds, we always felt like we could continue to win.”
North Arlington opened the East Regional with a 5-4 victory over Melrose Little League (Mass.) on July 19.
Owen Alvarez picked up the win after pitching 3.1 innings of relief, allowing one run on one hit and three walks with two strikeouts.Offensively, Noah Vargas went 2-for-3 with two runs and a RBI for North Arlington, which jumped out to a 4-0 lead, and held on despite giving up three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning.
On Sunday, North Arlington dropped a 7-3 decision to host DuBois Little League of Pennsylvania. Maverick Michalski and Michael Faulk had two hits apiece
for North Arlington, which was unable to recover from a 7-1 deficit.
Facing elimination, North Arlington responded with its two best offensive performances all spring and summer.
On Monday, July 21, North Arlington erupted for six runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back as it rolled to a 23-7 victory over Salem Youth Baseball of New Hampshire. Zachariah DeCicco had six RBI in a 3-for-4 effort, to lead North Arlington’s 18-hit attack. Vargas went 2-for-4 with four RBI, Alvarez was 3-for-4 as he Braden Duffy, Joshua Figueroa, Jayden Beauchene and Javier Cruz Jr. scored three runs apiece. Faulk and Davian Navarro both drove in three runs for a North Arlington team that turned a 7-6 nailbiter into a blowout with eight runs in the top of the fifth and eight more in the top of the sixth.
The hot hitting continued into Tuesday when it erupted for seven runs in the top of the first inning and six more in the second to roll to a 15-2 victory
over Somers All-Stars of Connecticut. Figueroa was 2-for-2 with a walk, four RBI and three runs scored while Michalski went 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Vargas scored three runs, Alvarez and Faulk scored two each, and both Cruz Jr. and Navarro added two RBI apiece.
“We started to come along with the bats,” Cruz said. “I don’t know if it was the environment we were in, the excitement with all of the fans, but we were ready to go.
“We just felt going into this tournament we could play with anyone. And you know what? We showed it.”
North Arlington’s run came to an end on Wednesday against Hub City (MD) despite a 3-for-3 effort from Vargas. Beauchene was 2-for-3 with a run scored and Alvarez, Aaron Santana and Adrian Ledesma each added a RBI.
For the tournament, Vargas went an eye-popping 10-for-15 with eight runs
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Lyndhurst’s Glasser represents MLB’s Twins in national tournament
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
hen Olivia Glasser first heard about the Minnesota Twins starting a national girls baseball team at the 14U level, it almost seemed too good to be true to the then-eighth grader from Lyndhurst.
“It was a little big (surprising). I was second guessing it,” said Glasser, who was looking for a new girls baseball team to play for this summer, when she heard about the team last December. “I was hearing about how this new team was happening and they wanted me to be a part of it. It was just exciting for me and a grateful opportunity.”
The opportunity turned into reality as Glasser with the Twins Girls Baseball 14U National Team competed in the Baseball For All Nationals Tournament. The tournament, the country’s largest girls baseball tournament, was held last week in Sparks, Nevada.
Overall, the Twins went 5-2, finishing in second place out of the 12-team field. During the seven games, Glasser, primar-
ily a catcher, also saw time in the outfield and on the mound as a pitcher.
While Glasser has appeared in the Baseball For All Nationals Tournament before, it was the first time she pitched in the tournament. She recently returned to pitching in an effort to be a more versatile player.
“I recently picked it up again just to become a reliever,” Glasser said. “It’s always good to play any position. So I’m just trying to get better at pitching so in case anyone needs me to pitch, I could pitch.
“I wasn’t nervous at all because I’ve pitched before in big tournaments. I just let it happen and I trusted my infield.”
Glasser was selected to the team after submitting videos of her playing and doing workouts as part of a virtual tryout.
While it was Glasser’s first time playing with the Twins team, she described the experience as a positive one.
“The team was great, especially with not ever playing together before,” Glasser said. “The whole tournament we did surprisingly well. We all just clicked and it was a positive atmosphere. Everyone believed in each other.”
Glasser was the only girl from the Northeast selected to the roster, which was composed primarily of players from Minnesota and Wisconsin, with one other from North Dakota.
While girls baseball has grown, the Twins became the first MLB franchise
to sponsor an all-girls youth team. The impact of the Twins’ involvement was not lost on Glasser.
“I think it’s really cool and I think that it’s good for girls in baseball.”
The Baseball For All Nationals Tournament was the high point of a busy spring and summer for Glasser.
During Memorial Day weekend, she played for the East Coast Yankees, an all-female team for women of all ages in the Diamond Classic in Virginia. She also plays for the New Jersey Bats, an all-boys team in various tournaments.
In addition, Glasser trains with Metropolitan Baseball in Lyndhurst, Tally Baseball out of Bayonne, and takes personal catching lessons with the Ani Ramos Catching Academy.
Glasser will conclude her summer with a tournament in Cooperstown, New York, and will compete in the Under Armour Prospects camp at Diamond Nation in Flemington.
Glasser will be an incoming freshman at Lyndhurst High School in the fall
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Kearny’s Makayla David selected to serve as NJSIAA Student Ambassador
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
Even as an underclassmen, Makayla David has been a model example of what a student-athlete should be during her time at Kearny High School.
So much so that David, a rising junior, was recently selected as a NJSIAA Student Ambassador for the next two school years. Overall, David is one of eight members of the Class of 2027 to be selected.
“To be one of just eight selected out of the whole state of New Jersey is really cool,” said David. “I was so happy when I got selected. I am really honored to
represent Kearny, especially since it’s the first time someone from Kearny has been recognized for this.”
According to the NJSIAA on its website, “The NJSIAA Student Ambassador Program will promote leadership, in the classroom and on athletic fields, sportsmanship, the health and safety of student-athletes, and to enhance positive relationships with coaches, officials and other student-athletes.
Responsibilities include attending NJSIAA monthly meetings while also serving as a voice for concerns from the state’s thousands of student-athletes.
“The NJSIAA Student Ambassadors will work to represent the perspective of all NJSIAA student-athletes by pre-
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In addition to playing varsity basketball and soccer the past two seasons, David made it a priority to be involved in the school and town community.
“I try to volunteer,” David said. “I try to be in different clubs such as student government and just around the community and giving back, helping others and volunteering.”
Among those activities was volunteering as a counselor at Kearny basketball coach Jody Hill’s annual summer
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Under Hill, David has been the Kardinals’ starting guard since the moment she arrived at Kearny. During that time, she has seen all of the characteristics that make her a perfect fit for the program.
“Makayla has a unique sense of maturity with a great head on her shoulders,” Hill said. “She has an amazing work ethic both on and off the court. She is so approachable as a student athlete and people look to gravitate to her. She cares for others and is an honest and caring person.
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(NAJL, from Page 7) and five RBI. Figuera was 6-for-9 with three walks, seven runs and six RBI and Alvarez scored seven runs. With a large part of the roster set to be high school freshmen in the fall, the East Regional may prove to be their final games as a part of North Arlington Little League. If so, it ends an incredible run for this group.
Eight of these players were a part of the 2023 North Arlington 12U All-Stars team that won its first District 5 title since 1965. Many more wins and recognition followed, highlighted by this summer’s state championship.
“This group, every year that they played, they did something new,” said Cruz. “It seems like they’re just making
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history. It’s an incredible bunch and it’s hard for me to even explain.”
If last week was the end of their time in North Arlington, Cruz knows it won’t be the last this group of 12 boys will be heard from again.
“These boys have done so much and it’s been such a special bunch. Most of these guys play multiple sports and are just used to winning,”
Cruz said. “In basketball they went unbeaten this year, in football they’ve always done well. They know they’re great athletes.
“This team is so special that I think they’re going to keep being hungry and just get better. In high school, I see these guys doing great things in multiple sports in whatever they want to do.”
“Being a student ambassador is right up her alley because she is a strong leader with great character who shows maturity, is responsible and has a positive attitude.”
Now that she’s been selected for the program, David looks forward to further growing as a leader and learning new skills.
“Honestly, just learning new things, meeting new people and improving my character (are some of my goals),” said David. “I’m looking forward to learning from others and my leadership skills. Just knowing that I could speak up and have a voice and help others around me.”
David has elected to not play soccer this fall after scoring seven goals with five assists over the past two seasons Instead, David has decided to focus on basketball, which she hopes to play in college.
On the basketball court, David already has 829 career points, including 154 made 3-pointers. Last season, David was an All-HCIAL American Division recipient after averaging a team-high 17.4 points per game with a school-record 88 made 3-pointers.
In addition to being the lead guard once again, David embraces taking on a greater leadership role.
“It is definitely a bigger role and I’m actually excited to be an upperclassman,” David said. “It’s very exciting, but also nerve wracking at the same time. But I’m excited to take the bigger role and be able to become more vocal and as a leader for my basketball team.”
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Mary ‘Molly’ Maxwell
Mary “Molly” Maxwell died July 4, 2025. She was 85.
Molly is survived by her loving daughter Ann (her husband Frank Italiano) and her grandchildren Max and Alexandra.
Molly was born in Greengairs, Scotland. She lived many years in Kearny and moved to Georgia in 2023.
To view a detailed story of her life, please visit her more detailed obituary at www.armitagewiggins.com.
Teresa Corcoran
Teresa E. Corcoran died peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by family.
The 10th of their 10 children, Teresa Eleanor Jordan was born to James and Rose Ann Hamill Jordan who had emigrated from Belfast, Ireland, (now Northern Ireland) and was raised in the Arlington section of Kearny. Teresa was always active in her community. She was a founding member of the Fr. Washington Club at her home parish of St. Stephen’s and a regular performer along with her sisters in club productions.
As an executive assistant at Nopco Chemical Company, even after moving to the Jersey Shore’s “Irish Riviera” with her mother, sister and niece, she continued to commute by train to work in Newark. She developed a sharp business acumen and provided sound advice to family regarding business negotiations.
Teresa lived at the shore over 10 years, until she married Ernest “Corky” Corcoran in 1967. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a fellow member of the Father Washington Club. Together, they moved to Packanack Lake and later to Blairstown where they lived for 30 years. They loved to travel and entertain and, fortunately, did
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much of both.
After Corky’s death in 2008, Teresa returned to the shore and moved to Sea Girt in 2012.
No matter which parish she was in, St. Catharine’s in Spring Lake, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Packanack Lake, St. Jude’s in Blairstown or St. Mark’s in Sea Girt, Teresa was an active participant. She was a member of the Rosary Society, the Sodality and a stalwart member and supporter of the St. Jude’s Ladies Guild.
Teresa was a daily communicant at St. Mark’s Church in Sea Girt, until her health no longer allowed her to attend Mass. She was most appreciative of the daily Mass broadcasts.
Teresa was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She could always be counted on to help family and friends. Her generosity was boundless.
Teresa was predeceased by her parents, James and Rose Ann
Jordan; her husband, Ernest C. Corcoran; siblings and siblingsin-law, James Jordan Jr., Edward and Marie Jordan, Elizabeth Anne Jordan, John and Louise Jordan, Thomas and Margaret Jordan, Mary and George Fultz, William Benedict Jordan, John and Rose Wildeman, John and Cecilia Holle; niece, Rosalie Jordan, great niece, Megan Jordan; nephews, James Jordan, John Holle Jr. and Thomas Jordan Jr., and great-nephews, Stephen Sherman and Jason Jordan.
She is survived by many nieces and great nieces, nephews and great nephews, as well as cousins in the U.S. and Ireland, and many very dear friends.
Visitation was at at the O’Brien Funeral Home, Wall. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mark’s Church, Sea Girt. Committal was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
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Eileen Crawford
Eileen Crawford (Mulholland), 102, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, at St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral
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Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Wednesday, July 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. The funeral will begin in the funeral home on Thursday morning, July 31, at 9 a.m. then to St. Cecilia R.C. Church, Kearny, where a 10 a.m. funeral Mass will be celebrated. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
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settle in Kearny.
Mrs. Crawford was a proud member of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Kearny Irish Association and a member of the Xaverian Guild Society.
Eileen is survived by her children, James Crawford (Brigid McCarthy), Joseph Crawford, Mary Greenhalgh (Russell), Eileen Anne McQuilkin (Allan), Kathleen Foster-Moore (John) and Kevin Crawford (Patricia). She also leaves behind her beloved 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James Crawford, one daughter, Patricia Crawford, one grandson, Russell Greenhalgh III and her daughter-in-law, Mary Crawford.
Eileen was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cared for all with compassion and dedication and who seldom complained. Her faith was her strength and was an inspiration to everyone that met her. She was our matriarch and will be forever missed by all of her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey, 115 Stirling Road Warren, N.J. 07059.
The Salvation Army of greater Kearny’s kettle was out at Jack’s Foodtown last week and seen here is volunteer Joann Carratura, who was one of many to spend at least an hour collecting and ringing a bell. Members of the board also collected.
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messages between Menendez and his girlfriend in the days leading up to the homicides reflected he was angry and jealous about their trip to Mexico without him.
“This was a senseless act of domestic violence that resulted in the tragic death of two women. We hope this sentence provides closure to Anna and Luiza’s families and sends a clear message that illegal steroid use is not an excuse for violence,” Assistant Prosecutor Austin Edwards said.
Menendez pled guilty to two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter on March 4.
On Tuesday, July 22, he was sentenced to 25 years for each count, to be served consecutively, in New Jersey State Prison.
Under the state’s No Early Release Act, Menendez must serve 85% of his sentence before he is eligible for parole.
Judge Ronald D. Wigler presided over both the trial and the sentencing.
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live demonstrations by the police and fire departments and volunteer emergency squad.
Festivities will run from 6-9 p.m. at 214 Ridge Road, right behind borough hall.
The band She Said No will perform that night.
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be given out and there will be an ice cream truck offering sweet treats.
“We have a wonderful community and fantastic first responders,” North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti said.
“This event is planned to be both a fun evening outdoors with friends and neighbors and a way to educate our residents on how to avoid becoming victimized by criminals.”
“It is important that our police department and the community we represent have a friendly and trusting relationship,” North Arlington Police Chief Michael Horton said.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity to foster those relationships, improving the safety of our borough and keeping North
Arlington an excellent place to live.”
Belleville
The Township of Belleville’s annual free celebration takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Belleville High School’s Municipal Stadium.
The Belleville Police Department, Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council invite residents to come out for a night full of music, games, food trucks and more than 30
vendors.
For kids, there will be bouncy rides, train rides and a touch-atruck area.
Other games, for kids of all ages include kickball games and a tug of war.
Belleville’s own DJ Ralph Tunis will keep the party going.
National Night Out is a way to foster connections between police and the public since the first one was observed in 1984.
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munity every day of the year,”
Belleville Mayor Michael A. Melham said “To me, National Night Out gives us all a chance to recognize the efforts of our police officers — the men and women whose mission is to keep us safe and sound.”
“Fostering ties with the community, on an ongoing basis, helps us do our job better,” Chief Mark Minichini said.
“And that job is to proudly protect and serve the people of this community.”
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