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Our online archive goes back to 2013 — and by clicking here please contact the Kearny Public Library at (201) 998-2666 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.comJulian Butler struck out a career-high 12 over eight innings scoring Jayden Diaz to give Kearny a 3-2 victory over McNair in Kearny five hits and no walks in the 98-pitch performance for Kearny (8-6) Jonah Menendez hit a solo home run in the win which jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning The N.J. High School Sports newsletter is now appearing in mailboxes 5 days a week. Sign up now! Follow us on social: Facebook | Instagram | X (formerly Twitter) Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kearny Financial Corp the holding company of Kearny Bank (the “Bank”) reported net income for the quarter ended March 31 The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share “Quarter over quarter net interest income grew by $1.4 million resulting in eight basis points of net interest margin expansion Contributing to this expansion was growth in net loans and deposits coupled with a 24 basis point decrease in our cost of funds We anticipate continued strong margin expansion into the June quarter “Despite recent fluctuations in US Treasury rates and broader market indices our core business continues to perform exceedingly well and we are confident in our ability to sustain and enhance our performance in spite of the volatile environment.” Net Interest Income and Net Interest Margin This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Kearny Financial Corp.’s Q3 2025 Investor Presentation a copy of which is available through the Investor Relations link located at the bottom of the page of our website at www.kearnybank.com and via a Current Report on Form 8-K on the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov Statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors factors discussed in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company The following tables provide a reconciliation of certain financial measures calculated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) (as reported) and non-GAAP measures These non-GAAP measures provide additional information which allow readers to evaluate the ongoing performance of the Company They are not a substitute for GAAP measures; they should be read and used in conjunction with the Company’s GAAP financial information it should be understood that non-GAAP per share measures do not depict amounts that accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders For further information contact:Keith Suchodolski Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerKearny Financial Corp.(973) 244-4500 An official website of the United States government The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil make sure you're on a federal government site The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely Come visit us on Wellness Wednesday to find out how to start YOUR Whole Health journey This event is part of a month long celebration of Whole Health for Veterans who prefer to visit the Kearny Mesa VA Clinic.  an approach to care that centers around what matters to YOU Your San Diego health care team wants to get to know you as a person and help you develop a personalized health plan based on your values Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports health and well-being for Veterans and employees Whole Health centers around what matters to you Putting the person at the center of their health care is the essence of Whole Health This process incorporates the whole person and other factors that make them a unique individual their caregivers and survivors” is one of VA’s six health care priorities Whole Health is everywhere in VA health care settings from primary care and mental health to specialty services to Whole Health coaching and well-being programs How can a Veteran get connected with Whole Health Whole Health is a part of the system of care for Veterans and there are many ways to get involved.  Download the Live Whole Health Mobile App - Whole Health (va.gov).  Watch the story of one Veteran who got connected with Whole Health A local elementary School recently hosted its inaugural day to honor the school’s alums Washington School Alumni Day took place April 25 2025 — and it was a heartwarming celebration of community who currently serves as the school’s counselor as she has for 17 years She thoughtfully coordinated the day’s activities The event drew an impressive turnout of former students retired educators and current district staff now serving in other buildings who were former Washington School staff Guests reconnected with one another while exploring decades of yearbooks and school memorabilia sparking stories and laughter that bridged generations Many alumni also visited classrooms to share personal stories with current students reflecting on how their time at Washington helped shape who they are today A standout moment of the day was a guided school tour led by student council members with special stops that highlighted Washington’s rich history and enduring impact on the community Guests praised the students’ enthusiasm and the care taken in honoring the school’s legacy creating a joyful and welcoming atmosphere that resonated with alumni It was truly moving to see so many familiar faces return to the place that helped shape them.” Afayee says she hopes to host similar events in the future I’ve had two career paths — one as a Catholic school educator and the other as a newspaper man both worlds collided at Kearny High School 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 Anthony closed its doors because of a serious decline in enrollment and because of ever-rising costs associated with a Catholic school education For those who had any kind of association with the school 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 Hurley was the coach of the team for nearly 40 years 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 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 he never coached another high school game again Peter’s Prep would swoop in and hire him to close out his career the 1965 alumnus never coached a game at Prep Anthony was just a short mile or so away from his alma mater 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 Community Oriented Policing unit —thank you Sgt Jack Grimm and team — along with the support of varsity boys’ basketball coach Marc McCaffery and varsity girls’ basketball coach Jody Hill Hurley’s booming voice could be heard throughout the entire morning instructing the players on all kinds of basketball fundamentals 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 was also present at the clinic — it was that every kid had a chance to get better ‘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 where it was the Booker T (housing projects of Jersey City) you better be ready because you are being challenged to play ‘You’re not just letting them be basketball players but you don’t need to hire anybody to show you how to get better I used to go to gyms in Jersey City and watch guys play 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 put the time in and get out there.” noting back to one of his former Friars who went on to a great career that included time in the NBA “You don’t always have to be the front-runner 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.” it’s all he ever did — he wanted to see kids succeed 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 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 come back the same player when you left but you will get better by accident if you play every day.” Belleville and Lyndhurst’s most noted landlords — among many other properties in North and Central Jersey — could be in some serious trouble with the law Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs have filed a lawsuit against property management software company RealPage (“RealPage”) and 10 of New Jersey’s largest landlords Platkin alleges collusion in a rent-raising scheme that violated state and federal antitrust and consumer protection laws and forced tens of thousands of New Jerseyans to overpay for rent month after month RealPage and the landlords — one of whom is Russo Development Belleville and Lyndhurst —  allegedly agreed to set rents for multifamily housing properties statewide based on RealPage’s algorithmic pricing software and to exchange sensitive non-public information to align their prices and avoid competition that would otherwise keep rent prices down filed partially under seal April 23 in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey alleges the defendants engaged in multiple violations of the federal Sherman Act the New Jersey Antitrust Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (“CFA”) “The defendants in this case unlawfully lined their pockets at the expense of New Jersey renters who struggled to pay the increasingly unlivable price levels imposed by this cartel,” Platkin said “Today we’re holding them accountable for unlawful conduct that fueled the state’s affordable housing crisis and deprived New Jerseyans of their fundamental right to shelter.” Platkin notes average rents in New Jersey are among the highest in the nation and the state currently has a shortage of over 200,000 affordable rental homes where a significant amount of the alleged activity occurred developers were issued Payments in Lieu of Taxes — commonly known as PILOTs — as an incentive to build here and to clean up what was once considered blighted properties Half of low-income renters are cost-burdened Platkin says — meaning they pay more than 30% of their income on rent — as are nearly a quarter of middle-income renters Renters in locales throughout the state face a highly concentrated market where individual landlords control thousands of apartments in the state demand for multifamily housing is highly inelastic the demand for rentals remains relatively constant: renters need someplace to live and cannot forgo the essential human need of shelter the complaint names Russo Property Management LLC; Morgan Properties Management Company LLC; AvalonBay Communities Realty Operations Group LLC; Greystar Management Services LLC (“Greystar”); Aion Management LLC; Cammeby’s Management Co Inc.(“Veris”); and Bozzuto Management Company (“Bozzuto”) (collectively who collectively own and manage at least tens of thousands of rental units statewide The complaint also references additional New Jersey landlords as unnamed co-conspirators These are landlords owning or managing multifamily rental properties who are believed to have also unlawfully colluded to raise rents by collectively setting rents based on RealPage’s software and unlawfully agreed to exchange competitively sensitive information (collectively“participating landlords”) The investigation into the alleged conspiracy is ongoing and additional defendants may be named at the heart of the price-fixing scheme is RealPage’s Revenue Management (“RM”) Software RealPage offers three RM products to landlords — YieldStar AI Revenue Management (“AIRM”) and Lease Rent Options (“LRO”) The products are functionally similar in that they automate pricing of multifamily units using algorithms fueled by RealPage’s vast data repositories these products employ statistical models that use data — including proprietary non-public data —to estimate supply and demand for multifamily housing that is specific to particular geographic areas and unit types and then generate a price to charge for renting those units that maximizes the landlord’s revenue RealPage charges the landlord an initial setup fee and then a monthly fee for each multifamily residential unit participating landlords compensate RealPage by providing their valuable proprietary data agree to share their non-public information with competitors and know that their competitors’ information is being used to generate the rents they charge a “One Master Agreement” with RealPage expressly obligates the landlord to provide RealPage with “correct and accurate” data and acknowledge that RealPage may use that data to operate its products (including the RealPage RM Software) The complaint asserts the RealPage software is anti-competitive by design because it restricts meaningful price reductions and facilitates collective action to push rents higher RealPage enforces strict adherence by landlords to its prices using tools like automatic price acceptance and direct oversight by RealPage employees to ensure landlords stay in line In the rare instance when landlords do deviate they risk corrective action—both from RealPage and from their peers in the cartel The landlords using RealPage’s RM Software not only agreed to use RealPage’s anticompetitive RM Software and impose its artificially high — or “supracompetitive”— rents but they also collaborated directly with one another secret shops and industry meetings where they coordinated tactics and reinforced their collective commitment to the scheme And they worked actively to recruit other landlords into the scheme knowing broader participation would drive rents even higher the most inexpensive apartment available was a 515-square foot studio fetching $1,936 in rent The most expensive was a 1,267-square-foot two-bedroom unit fetching $3,358 per month Not mentioned in the complaint — but apparently a result of these alleged actions — is what has happened to rent prices elsewhere or rental prices not controlled by these landlords which over the last 10 years have skyrocketed a three-bedroom apartment in Kearny was going for up to $2,500 per month two-bedroom apartment was going for $3,200 per month the most expensive rental in Kearny was $1,300 for a three-bedroom apartment the asking price for a two-bedroom apartment was $1,500 the complaint also asserts in some instances landlords’ employees may disclose the use of RealPage’s RM Software but they misrepresent the nature of the algorithm to renters these employees mislead consumers to believe that the RM Software merely determines what the “market rate” is RealPage’s RM Software does not merely determine a “market rate,” but instead generates a supra-competitive price designed to push the entire market higher the complaint alleges the defendants violated the Sherman Act and the New Jersey Antitrust Act by engaging in conduct that includes: The complaint also alleges the defendants violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by engaging in commercial practices that violate state and federal antitrust laws which constitute unlawful commercial conduct under the law Each violation of the Sherman Act and New Jersey Antitrust Act constitutes a separate unlawful practice and violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act The complaint also alleges RealPage engaged in “unconscionable commercial practices and acts of deception,” including: the complaint alleges certain landlords engaged in unconscionable practices acts of deception or misrepresentations under the Consumer Fraud Act the complaint alleges that the defendant landlords engaged in an unlawful conspiracy to set prices for multifamily apartment leases in New Jersey through the advertising and offering of rates for apartment leases to New Jersey consumers and employed misleading consumer-facing communications strategies designed to obfuscate the cause of rent increases and limit the information available to consumers The civil lawsuit seeks a number of remedies The Town of Kearny recognized Dylan Sullivan for earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout — the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America Sullivan has gone above and beyond — earning over 21 merit badges and leading a meaningful project that gave back to the community His journey reflects the very best of Scouting values: dedication Mayor Carol Jean Doyle marked the occasion with an official proclamation announces the third marking period Principal Honors and Honor Roll Alexandra Pereya may only be a sophomore at Kearny High School but she already had the opportunity to connect with dozens of universities and career options Wednesday as the school hosted its first ever College and Career Fair allowing all students to explore diverse career and higher education options “There are so many colleges and jobs here to help get students the information they need to succeed,” Pereya said Pereya hopes to be a pediatrician in the future and was excited about the number of colleges in attendance as well as organizations like Kearny Board of Health and Kessler Rehabilitation Center The gym was filled with representatives from over 50 local businesses vocational and trade schools and civil-service organizations “This was an amazing opportunity for students to see what is available to them whether they are college or career bound,” KHS Principal Curtis Brack said William Paterson and Montclair State provided students with information on how to apply and what makes their university unique Representatives from the United States Marines Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics and Cosmetology and more were there to answer any questions for students about those careers Senior Christopher DelRosario already knows what his future entails He has been accepted into New Jersey City University and a few community colleges and wants to become a radiologist He spoke to how prior to an event like this “The medical class is an elective that I take based on my interest in being a radiologist,” DelRosario said The College and Career Fair is just another step to what the guidance department already does and is great for students who may be more uncertain.” Junior Madeline Leimberg has not yet decided what she wants to do in the future But she said the event provided a lot of options “to choose from.” “This is just the first year,” KHS Assistant Principal Richard Tietjen said “I am excited to see this event continue to grow The entire Kearny school community came together to make this day happen for our students.” the two right lanes on Route 1&9 Truck are scheduled to be closed at Hackensack Avenue in Kearny until after the Bridge over the Hackensack River The closures are necessary for structural and electrical work in preparation for replacing the bridge elevator At least one lane will remain open overnight Motorists are advised to use caution and slow down in the work zone The work is part of a $13.8 million maintenance project that will replace the elevators on the Route 1&9 Truck Bridges over the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers The elevators are necessary to access the machine rooms to control the moveable bridges and to maintain safety lighting on top of the bridges Select a service on this page to check the hours Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building The VA San Diego Healthcare System has three types of medical transportation services as follows: Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county. Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center, mileage reimbursement, or special mode transport.  Reimbursement of travel expenses related to appointments in the VA San Diego Healthcare System can be provided to Veterans meeting VA eligibility criteria.  To see if you qualify and for questions you may have, please call 858-552-7572 Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits we are only providing Audiology service in this clinic Our Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services and screening for employee hearing conservation We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology services like: Learn more about VA hearing aids Depending on level of eligible for VA dental care we offer a full range of quality dental services like: We provide care for many medical and surgical skin conditions We offer many medical and support services to help you manage your diabetes We diagnose and treat medical conditions in your esophagus Our gastroenterology department provides services like: Our gynecologists focus on the female reproductive system and provide services that include: No appointment needed for laboratory services Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services Our laboratory and pathology services include: Our medical center and clinics provide consultation and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being Our confidential outpatient services include individual and group therapy for: Learn more and connect with a care coordinator We offer care for military sexual trauma in our mental (behavioral) health clinics Military sexual trauma refers to sexual assault or remarks that you experienced in the military Our goal is to help you improve your quality of life with strategies to manage emotions and memories related to your military sexual trauma Learn more about military sexual trauma Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as: Our optometrists provide many eye-related services and treatments like: We use surgical and nonsurgical means to treat illnesses and disorders of the musculoskeletal system If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event We offer assessment and treatment support such as private counseling Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event It’s normal to have upsetting memories or have trouble sleeping after this type of event We can help you with effective treatments and support services Learn more about PTSD Acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting) pain can make it hard to enjoy life and other specialists to create a plan to help you manage your pain and improve your quality of life ***Prescriptions are not filled/dispensed in this clinic.*** Our pharmacy provides you and other Veterans with convenient efficient service to make it easy to get your medications and medical supplies Learn more about pharmacy services at VA San Diego Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries diseases and disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers many Veterans experience trouble with their feet and ankles We can help treat those problems so you can continue to enjoy an active lifestyle Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as: Notice to PatientsSome of our medical doctors are licensed and regulated by the Medical Board of California. To check up on a license or to file a complaint involving medical doctors licensed in the State of California, go to www.mbc.ca.gov, email: licensecheck@mbc.ca.gov state-of-the-art adaptive home equipment and other equipment to help you preserve and increase your mobility and independence VA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive provider of sensory aides and prosthetic devices Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system and referred by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician can receive a full range of services and equipment like: Learn more. Check out our instructional videos for the back brace, knee brace, ankle brace, shoe inserts, compression stockings and butler.  We offer radiology and imaging services to diagnose and treat many medical conditions If you’re returning from military service we can help you readjust to civilian life and get started with VA health care We can also help connect you with programs like mental health services and education and career counseling We can help you readjust to civilian life if you’re transitioning from military service or an activated National Guard or Reserve member Talk to one of our care coordinators about how to best use your health care benefits Learn more and connect with a coordinator The sleep medicine service diagnoses and treats your sleep problems if you are spending enough time in bed and still wake up tired or feel very sleepy during the day We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness and find VA community resources to meet your needs like: We use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers and store-and-forward telehealth that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities We offer telehealth visits with providers in: Learn more about telehealth and treat a wide range of urology diseases and conditions that include kidney stones and minimally invasive procedures for health issues that affect: We offer women’s health services to meet your specific needs such as disease screenings maternity care and female-specific medical equipment Our women's health program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages Our primary care providers specialize in women’s health They work closely with specialists in gynecology Learn more and connect with a Women Veterans Program Manager reported net income for the quarter ended December 31 compared to $6.1 million for the quarter ended September 30 Earnings per basic and diluted share were $0.11 and $0.10 This compares to earnings per basic and diluted share of $0.10 for the quarter ended September 30 to stockholders of record as of February 12 this quarter reflected the early stages of growth in net interest income and expansion of net interest margin We are pleased to report growth in deposits of 3.7% from September 30 reflecting robust performance from our branch network digital channels and commercial lending relationships This growth allowed us to shrink the balance of outstanding borrowings while reducing our cost of funds by nine basis points quarter-over-quarter.” “Although market expectations for fed funds rate cuts have moderated the continuation of positive deposit trends coupled with the reinvestment of low-coupon cash flows from our loan and securities portfolio should serve as earnings tailwinds in the coming quarters.” This earnings release should be read in conjunction with Kearny Financial Corp.’s Q2 2025 Investor Presentation (1)   Tangible equity equals total stockholders' equity reduced by goodwill and core deposit intangible assets Tangible assets equals total assets reduced by goodwill and core deposit intangible assets.(2)   Tangible book value equals total stockholders' equity reduced by goodwill and core deposit intangible assets (1)   Uninsured deposits of Kearny Bank.(2)   Uninsured deposits of Kearny Bank adjusted to exclude deposits of its wholly-owned subsidiary and holding company and collateralized deposits of state and local governments Kearny 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 police were called to a repeat shoplifter at the Passaic Avenue Shopping Plaza the suspect filled large garbage bags with merchandise while his car idled in the fire lane outside 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 the officer with his accelerating vehicle The suspect fled over the Clay Street Bridge the involved officer’s injuries were determined to be non-life threatening with the 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 causing injury while driving with a suspended license operating vehicle during period of suspension (second or subsequent violation) 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 A search warrant was later executed upon the vehicle revealing evidence that further linked Holt to the incident Registration is open for Kearny residents who plan to participate in the annual KUEZ Kearny Town-Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale taking place the weekend of May 3 & 4 Participants will be featured on a special Google Map created for the sale The sale is limited to Kearny residents who may register online at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBDwmeDXsk4auQSxDWd2dCqyx7fv-VRE8Oon_Bak9CP1vsrA/viewform Registration forms may also be downloaded from the Town of Kearny website at www.kearnynj.org Some printed forms will also be available at Kearny Town Hall and the KUEZ office at the Town Hall Annex (rear entrance) here’s how the sale works: Any Kearny resident may host a yard sale that weekend at their home Only Kearny residents will be included on the Google Map The KUEZ will be promoting and advertising the sale throughout the area Completed printed registration forms may be dropped off at or mailed to the KUEZ Office, 410 Kearny Ave., Kearny N.J. 07032, or sent my email to  KUEZ.NJ@gmail  no later than May 1   The Hayden-Winkelman Little League season kicked off on Monday the community came out to support the start of the 2025 season Anita Ortega and Ana Lopez hosted the opening ceremonies Baxter the Bobcat of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team came down and greeted players as they were announced and came to the field   For coach pitch there is the Sosa team and Lopez team   For the minors teams they have the Ochoa team and the Garcia team   For the majors teams they have the Gallego softball team and the Allen baseball team   The field proudly displayed their new scoreboard which was donated by APS with help from Richard Rosales Throwing out the opening pitch was Tom Cabrera of APS   Be sure to come out and support the Hayden-Winkelman Little League program   The Kearny Little League held their opening ceremonies for the T-Ball and Coach Pitch leagues Monday The players were introduced in their new uniforms to start the season About Us Contact Customer Service Pay Your Bill Advertise With Us Purchase a Print Subscription Purchase an Online Subscription Latest Edition Download Old Editions Seagis Property Group has acquired more than 211,000 square feet of newly completed logistics space in Kearny in a deal arranged by Cushman & Wakefield one of the state’s largest industrial owners is now marketing the vacant building at 936 Harrison Ave That offering includes 38-foot clear ceiling heights fully paved drop lot for fleet and trailer parking Ryan Larkin and Seth Zuidema represented the sellers which built the 211,287-square-foot warehouse on 17 acres near Interstate 280 “This was a unique opportunity to purchase one of the best modern logistics buildings in northern New Jersey,” said Tyler Baker “The combination of the building’s immediate and direct access off the New Jersey Turnpike and its high-quality construction with an abundance of trailer parking made the opportunity unique “Although we believe the building will be attractive to single-use occupier that is focused on quality safety and access to major highways and amenities we also feel that the building is well positioned to provide flexibility to accommodate two occupiers that are looking for these qualities.” C&W also procured the buyer in the deal “Russo Development is a prolific and respected developer in New Jersey and we are pleased to have partnered with them on the sale of this ideally designed and well-positioned property,” Gabriel said “936 Harrison Avenue’s strategic location with one-turn New Jersey Turnpike access and proximity to the Port of NY/NJ coupled with its state-of-the-art features made it a highly attractive investment opportunity.” JLL vice chairmen Rob Kossar and David Knee Executive Managing Director Chris Hile and Executive Vice President Iggy Armenia lead the leasing team for what’s known as Kearny Logistics Center “KLC is strategically located near the largest population center in the U.S. offering companies the ability to reduce delivery times and optimize supply chain efficiency,” said Kossar a leader of JLL’s Northeast industrial region “This proximity minimizes transportation costs and enhances the speed to the consumer critical for meeting customer demand in today’s competitive logistics environment.” cited Seagis’ long history in the Garden State adding that “it is rare to have the opportunity to acquire such high-quality real estate in northern New Jersey “We will invest in both vacant and stabilized opportunities and as long-term we continue to look for opportunities with a long-term investment horizon,” he said thanks to decades of experience on the Russo Development and Cushman & Wakefield teams and efforts made by all involved 936 Harrison Ave is an outstanding addition to our growing portfolio.” The brokers involved also noted that users will have easy access to all Hudson River crossings and the New York metropolitan area’s vast population vacant facility in such a market was a “rare opportunity” for Seagis “It could be several years before we see another trophy Meadowlands industrial building marketed for sale,” he said and Seagis came out on top after a hugely competitive process.” Russo, River Development set to unveil 211,000 sq. ft. spec industrial building in Kearny has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Restaurant chain Bojangles has opened along a major commercial corridor in Piscataway as part of a previously announced deal brokered by The Goldstein Group All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Hayden and Winkelman hosted a few family-friendly events to celebrate the holiday Winkelman hosted their annual Easter weekend camp-out at the Winkelman Flats Families from all over come and spend the weekend down by the gorgeous Gila River and spend quality time with their families with events that have been planned over the weekend including music   Town of Kearny hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Kearny Little League Softball Field The town handed out free hot dogs and chips Confetti eggs were sold so members of the community could smash the eggs on the heads of Event Coordinator Terrece Flowers The town had a total of 51 prizes that were also handed out Also in attendance was Giddy Up Sweets and Treats and SnowieTown serving up yummy snacks you can’t forget an appearance from the Easter Bunny himself Town of Hayden also hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt This celebration had eggs stretched throughout the entire park and Library Lawn Some Eggs also held tickets to prizes such as bikes donated by Clements Water and Easter Baskets donated by Ultimate Welding A hotdog lunch was provided by the Hayden Fire Department They also had games and a water balloon fight The Easter Bunny was set up at the library taking pictures with the kiddos He also walked around handing out confetti eggs to the kids and smashed a few on some unsuspecting heads   Throughout the community’s fun was had by kids of all ages and it was so much fun to see all the smiling faces Thank you for each town for throwing the events and all of you for coming out to make this Easter memorable for the kids to cherish for years to come Pictured from left to right: Kearny Councilwoman Marytrine De Castro; Marcie Ordowich RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group; Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle; New Jersey State Senator Nellie Pou; Thomas Biga RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group; Ziomara Pagan — RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group officially opened a new location at 206 Bergen Avenue September 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony “We are thrilled to open our new facility in Kearny NJ as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare,” said Michael Prilutsky positive impact on the health of Kearny residents ensuring they receive the care they deserve This location, affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center will provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty health care services and collaborative services all under one roof To learn more about RWJBarnabas Health at Kearny, or to make an appointment, call 201-948-5879 or visit rwjbh.org/medicalgroup most comprehensive academic health care system in New Jersey with a service area covering eight counties with five million people The system includes twelve acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton in Hamilton Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway in Rahway and Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth three acute care children’s hospitals Children’s Specialized Hospital with a network of outpatient pediatric rehabilitation centers a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center the state’s largest behavioral health network comprehensive home care and hospice programs multi-site imaging centers and two accountable care organizations RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers – with more than 38,000 employees and 9,000 physicians – and routinely captures national awards for outstanding quality and safety RWJBarnabas Health launched an affiliation with Rutgers University to create New Jersey’s largest academic health care system The collaboration aligns RWJBarnabas Health with Rutgers’ education including those at the Rutgers Cancer Institute – the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center – and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Media Contact:Lina Allocca, (973) 809-0802 or email lina.allocca@rwjbh.org A regional string of catalytic converter thefts spanning four towns has been solved by the Kearny Police Department’s Detective Bureau The investigation led to criminal charges being levied against Juan Hernandez multiple vehicles were targeted for catalytic converters theft in Jersey City The thefts occurred in quick succession during overnight hours five vehicles were subjected to such thefts along Hickory Street Kearny detectives collaborated with investigators from neighboring towns inter-agency intelligence and vehicle-tracking data to identify Hernandez and connect him to the broader pattern He has been charged in Kearny with five counts of theft “Residents expect us to hold criminals accountable I’m proud of the work done by our detectives and the message it sends,” Chief Scott Macfie said Investigations remain ongoing in the other jurisdictions and additional charges are expected Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Kearny Police Detective Bureau at tips@kearnynjpd.org UPDATE: A second person has died in a fire that took place around midnight this morning at 56 Hamilton Ave. We’re also told a pet golden retriever also died in the fire The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is handling the fire’s investigation We’ll bring you more information as soon as it becomes available here is a video recap of the morning’s events from The Observer’s Kevin Canessa .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By John Lewis | For NJ Advance MediaTony Morales allowed five hits in a complete-game effort but held the Kardinals the rest of the way as he struck out eight batters and walked three Jacob Irrizarry and Justin Cabrera also had RBIs Jonah Menendez had a pair of hits for Kearny (6-6) John Lewis can be reached at hssports@njadvancemedia.com A warehouse fire in North Arlington caused a heavy smoke condition for neighboring towns said North Arlington Police Chief Michael Horton The cause of the fire is still under investigation At around noon on Friday, a second-alarm fire was reported at a warehouse on 85 Porete Ave. in North Arlington, said the Kearney Fire Department in a Facebook post Residents should keep their windows closed due "to unknown contents in the building," said officials in the online post The fire also caused heavy smoke to enter the eastside of Lyndhurst, said the police department from that town on Facebook the fire department was still putting out "hot spots" near the fire Kearney and Lyndhurst fire departments joined North Arlington in extinguishing the fire By on April 25 2025Comments Off on Bloomfield HS softball team defeats Kearny NJ — Junior Samantha Ramos went 2-for-3 with two doubles a walk and two runs; and senior Giovia Deputato had a double and four RBI to lead the Bloomfield High School softball team to a 10-5 win over Kearny on Thursday Sophomore Alyssa Haag went 3-for-3 with two singles sophomore Teagan Weber and senior Mia Benker each had a single and an RBI on six hits and three walks with seven strikeouts for the win The Bengals improved their record to 3-5 on the season    Bloomfield HS softball team defeats Kearny added by on April 25, 2025View all posts by Joe Ragozzino → An investment firm has acquired a nearly 49-acre industrial outdoor storage portfolio in Harrison and Kearny for $156.3 million Chicago-based Ambient Capital Partners purchased the collection of six properties in a deal with an undisclosed seller The 48.7-acre portfolio includes 310 Manor Ave. all of which are less than 10 miles from Port Newark-Elizabeth and easily accessible from Interstate 280 and the New Jersey Turnpike Christopher Todd and William Ericksen represented Ambient Capital Partners a real estate investment platform specializing in supply chain real estate with deep expertise in low coverage The portfolio acquisition aligns with the firm’s global investment strategy in the niche asset class CBRE’s Brian Fiumara and Ben Shapiro represented the seller with Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP’s Kellen Murphy Joseph Vigliotti and Diana Dziedzic providing legal counsel “As a vital component of our increasingly complex global supply chain the industrial outdoor storage market continues to experience strong institutional demand especially in supply-constrained areas like northern New Jersey,” Todd said “The limited availability of space makes transactions of this scale exceptionally rare and we were thrilled to collaborate closely with our clients to successfully close this complex deal and help them achieve their real estate goals.” Kearny Second Ward Councilman Richard Konopka setting up what will likely be an all-out battle to replace him former Kearny Police Chief George King piped the governing body into the council chambers — and that was followed by an invocation as Mayor Carol Jean Doyle prepared to begin the evening’s agenda Doyle then yielded the floor to her former colleague I write up many things that happened in the Town of Kearny last year and going forward I cannot continue as a Second Ward councilman for the Town of Kearny due to personal issues and health concerns “I would like to thank former Mayor Alberto Santos and the Kearny Democratic Committee for selecting me to become the Second Ward councilman I want to thank the residents of the Second Ward that have supported me I always tried to represent the Second Ward to the best of my ability “I want to wish everyone a happy and very healthy New Year walked off the dais and out of the council chamber for the last time It appeared no one anticipated what had just happened Then she went on with the rest of the agenda she reflected on Konopka’s tenure on the council and his unexpected resignation “I was certainly taken aback by his sudden resignation,” Doyle said And he didn’t come to the Holiday Festival So we were in shock since he didn’t let us know beforehand He was a great contributor to our recreation programs And when he was a member of the Zoning Board before that For many of the years Konopka was on the council Santos resigned to take a judgeship in Hudson County the local Democratic Party fractured and Konopka was forced to choose a side Anyone paying remote attention to the comings and goings in Kearny knows those “sides” have not always been amicable And it was apparent Konopka was displeased with most Now the biggest question that remains — who will replace him on the council the Democratic Party’s County Committee has 15 days from the resignation to gather three names of potential candidates a choice must be proffered as the nominee for the seat The committee was expected to meet Tuesday But here’s where the biggest problem rests — with the fractured council the likelihood of finding a consensus candidate the second person of the original three would face an up or down vote the third person of the original three would face the same up or down vote If none of the three get the required five votes — and there is no reason to expect anything but that happening — we’re hearing the next step would fall into the hands of Doyle who could either select a Second Ward Democrat to take the post or leave the seat open until November (The seat is already up for grabs as it is.) Doyle says she has someone in mind to take the seat is working to confirm the aforementioned process about what happens if no one gets the required five council votes Applications for the wildly popular Kearny Hometown Heroes Banner program reopen Monday aimed at honoring and recognizing the brave men and women who are either military veterans or active military members who live or have previously lived in Kearny is presented by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (KUEZ) and the Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and the Town Council in partnership with the American Legion Post No 1302-Wilson-Gugelman and West Hudson Marine Corp League Applications will be accepted through March 24 Each banner will be available for sponsorship at a cost of $110 which includes installation and features the name photograph and service details of the hero Banners will be displayed throughout Kearny from Memorial Day to Veterans Day Printed Kearny Hometown Heroes application forms are available at Kearny Town Hall, the KUEZ office (Town Hall Annex rear entrance) and at each of the UVO houses along Belgrove Drive. Forms may be downloaded at www.kearnynj.org, or completed digitally at https://tinyurl.com/HometownHeroesForm For additional information, call (201) 697-1409 or send an email to email KUEZ@kearnynj.org A Kearny man has been arrested following a Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office investigation into alleged child pornography possession members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested a 43-year-old David Bradow and charged him with one count of second-degree possession of child sex abuse material 16 and is being detained at the Hudson County Correctional Facility the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received two cyber tips regarding child sex abuse material being stored on online servers The investigation alleges Bradow uploaded over 1,000 files of child sex abuse material Suarez credited the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force with the investigation and arrest Anyone wishing to report a sex crime should call the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) at (201) 915-1234 If you’re going to rob people in Kearny — never a good idea really — you’re going to get caught and arrested So says Chief Scott Macfie after the Kearny Police Deartment quickly solved a robbery from earlier this morning Officer Ryan Wilson was flagged down by a victim who said he had just been robbed of his jewelry by a suspect on a bicycle near the intersection of Halstead Street and Kearny Avenue then disposed of his bicycle and outer layers of clothing Officer Wilson provided a detailed description of the suspect crossing Belgrove Drive and ending up on Passaic Avenue Bryan San Martin and Anthony Nunez quickly spotted the suspect who immediately changed direction and began to run but the suspect was ultimately captured by Officer Sean Wilson and East Newark Sgt yielded the victim’s jewelry and a knife Kearny officers also recovered the suspect’s bicycle his discarded clothing and an airsoft pistol from which the orange tip was removed Town of Kearny camera footage proved to be instrumental in the course of this rapidly evolving incident four counts of weapons offenses and two counts of obstructing the administration of law “Outstanding work by our officers in apprehending this robbery suspect,” Macfie said “Criminals should know — if you break the law in this town we will find you and we will hold you accountable.” it is already time to turn to the next one in Kearny — and this one promises to be one for the history books Five seats are up — the mayor’s and one of each of the four wards on the Town Council Seeking re-election will likely be Mayor Carol Jean Doyle First Ward Councilwoman Marytrine DeCastro Third Ward Councilman Fred Esteves and Fourth Ward Councilman Jerry Ficeto all five would have run on the same ticket Esteves and Ficeto will run on a ticket that would include a newcomer in the Second Ward Based on how things have gone over the last year-plus So this then opens up the possibility the Democrats could have slate of five candidates it’s anyone’s guess who the candidates could or would be Would anyone who formerly sat on the council consider running again Could a former mayor or mayors consider a run He rode the “red wave” that allowed Donald Trump to win Kearny’s vote And considering next year is a gubernatorial election it would make complete sense if the GOP ran a full slate of candidates — something that has not happened in Kearny in decades just last a few weeks ago in an interview with The Observer but we’d be stunned if he wasn’t on some ticket There have also been rumblings a former Republican mayor of Kearny could throw his hat in the ring Could you even begin to imagine if that were to happen next year is already shaping up to be one of the most memorable local elections in a long time It’s going to be a very interesting — and likely long and exhausting — ride Several officers were promoted to higher ranks in the Kearny Police Department in swearing-in ceremonies at Town Hall March 25 Kevin Arnesman and Christopher Levchak were elevated from lieutenant to captain Michael Gonzalez ascended from sergeant to lieutenant and Thomas Sumkowski were promoted from patrol officers to sergeant Mayor Carol Jean Doyle administered the oaths of office for all the newly promoted spoke of all the newly promoted after each too their oaths • “Chris Levchak joined the Kearny Police Department in 2009 after spending a year at the Hudson County Sheriff’s Department Chris was promoted to sergeant and in 2023 Chris spent his career in patrol division and is looking forward to beginning administrative role the department Chris is the son of retired Kearny police Lt He is married to Sophia and has two children Chris has two siblings that are also nurses and his  brother Chris wanted me to mention that growing up • “Kevin Arnesman joined the Kearny Police Department in 2013 He graduated bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University and started his career in law enforcement as a class two special with the Essex County Sheriff’s Department He logged over 2,000 hours of volunteer service with them in a five-year career He is working toward a master’s degree with the University of Massachusetts Kevin was promoted to sergeant in 2019 and lieutenant in 2023 including a detective bureau and the evidence unit he has been assigned to the chief’s office I can say the chief’s office runs especially as officially as it does Kevin has also authored half of the policies that run the day-to-day operations of the department • “Michael Gonzalez joined the Kearny Police Department in 2001 after a short career with the New Jersey Department of Corrections Mike was assigned to the patrol division and direct the patrol unit until he became a detective in 2009 Michael was named Police Officer of the Year on two occasions the Hudson County Regional SWAT team was formed with Mike taking a leadership role from its inception He has received over 30 commendations in his career and is currently assigned to the Records Bureau while also serving as the department’s range master Mike is the son of Pablo and Miriam Gonzales Mike recently completed his bachelor’s degree from Farleigh Dickinson University and is joined tonight by his daughter • “Richard Poplaski is a third-generation Kearny police officer The family has dedicated 67 years of service to the town of Kearny so far Rich says his greatest influence has been his mother Richard has attended almost as many training schools as Mike Gonzalez Richard is a member of the department rifle unit traffic-control officer and CPR instructor He is a member of the Honor Guard and serves as support with the Tour de Force He is an EMT and my deputy OEM coordinator Richard has been and this is maybe most important to him a volunteer fireman since 2005 and is currently the chief of Company Four of the West Milford Fire Department He actually has more time as chief than I do • “Anthony Oliveira is the son of Tony and Marie Oliva and is a first generation American of Portuguese descent first class with the state police and a sister Diane Pinto Anthony joined the department in 2017 after graduating from Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a minor in criminal justice with cum laude honors He has worked in the patrol division and directed patrol units He is a member of the department’s rifle team and a field-training officer He is a state delegate to the union and was Policeman of the Year in 2020 • “Tom Sumkowski began his career in public safety in 1999 as an emergency medical technician while earning his bachelor’s degree at Seton Hall University Tom served at the South Orange Ambulance Squad and the Bayonne McCabe Ambulance squad attaining the rank of captain actually the first first responder on scene And he also responded on 9/11 to the terrorist attacks in New York with McCabe Ambulance Thomas was hired by the Kearny Police Department working in a patrol division until 2015 where he was then assigned to administrative roles overseeing the department’s computer network Tom also maintains that town’s surveillance camera systems actively supporting investigations through the adoption of modern tools to enhance today’s investigations and they are the  proud parents of their son With rarely at the forefront of conversations before or during this season the idea of this year’s Kearny boys basketball team becoming a division champion has been in a constant in the back of their minds for months preseason goals turned into late-season reality on Feb 3 when the Kardinals defeated University Charter to clinch a share of the HCIAL National Division title It is Kearny’s first division title in boys basketball since 2016 “I think it meant a lot,” head coach Marc McCaffrey said “It was one of our goals in the beginning of the season and the team worked really hard to get there It certainly was satisfying to reach that goal.” After hitting a rough patch in mid-January Kearny enters this week’s Hudson County Tournament with wins in four of its last five games the Kardinals have shown the kind of balance McCaffrey has been hoping for Luis Rodriguez has emerged as a legitimate go-to scoring option alongside Will Souza as the senior made seven 3-pointers for a career-high 32 points against Ferris Rodriguez then followed it up less than a week later by scoring 24 points against Lincoln and 28 in Friday’s Senior Night win over rival Harrison he’s really taking off,” said McCaffrey of Rodriguez who is averaging 23 points over his last four games has been increased offensive contributions from Chris Ruiz and Kevin McKenna in recent games giving Kearny four options capable of scoring in double figures on a given night “One of the main goals for the team was to play as a team and share the basketball,” McCaffrey said that’s exactly what they’ve been doing and the results are showing it.” The one loss during this recent hot streak means the Kardinals will share the division crown with the Jersey City school But Kearny bounced back less than 24 hours with a 66-40 win over Harrison Seeding for the Hudson County Tournament was set for Monday and with an 11-9 overall record Kearny is likely to receive a seed in the 9-11 range which will give the Kardinals a first round home game With less than a week before the cutoff for the state tournament Kearny currently sits in 14th place in the North 1 While the Kardinals are currently set to be in the field of 16 a Hudson County Tournament win would be the final boost needed to punch their ticket into the state tournament for the first time in eight years “They were speaking about it a little bit even after the Harrison game that we had counties coming up and they’re excited about it,” McCaffrey said “I think they feel like they can compete with a lot of teams in the county and hope to have the opportunity to show people that “Our other goal this year was to make the state tournament and we know we’re right there One more win in the counties might solidify that for us.” Jason Bernstein joined The Observer as its sports writer in March 2022 He has a wealth of sports-writing experience please contact the Kearny Public Library at (201) 998-2666.