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tricky-tray fundraiser later this month. Get your tickets now.

health program coming soon to Kearny High School

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

Aspecial program just for women is coming to Kearny High School — and it won’t cost a penny to attend and take away some important information and

guidance.

Let’s Talk Women’s Health, a community non-profit, presents a cost-free event at Kearny High School, from 7 to 9 p.m., Feb. 11. The event features a panel that will explore how caregiving, culture and generational expectations shape wom-

en’s health and how preventative care may be reclaimed at every stage of life. The organization says it is committed to be a driving force behind making women’s health and wellness a priority, shape the future of women’s health through education, access and advocacy.

“There are so many women who spend their lives caring for everyone else, until their own health becomes the cost,” the organizers say. “They put their own doctor’s appointments last, ignore burnout or tell themselves that they will deal with it later. This panel discussion/

conversation is intended to help women navigate all the mental, emotional and physical challenges of being a caregiver.”

For more information, visit www.letstalkwellwomen.org.

Observer Editor Kevin A. Canessa Jr. may be reached by email at kc@theobserver.com.

LPD nabs Amazon courier who helped self to resident’s packages she had just delivered

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

Sometimes, even the Amazon delivery drivers just can’t help but steal what they deliver.

On Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at approximately 2:16 p.m., Lyndhurst Police Officer Vincent Dorio, responded to a Page Avenue residence on a reported a package theft.

Upon arrival, the resident advised Officer Dorio at 1:12 p.m., several Amazon packages were delivered to their residence. The resident advised a female delivery driver placed the packages down and took a photograph with her cellphone, which is a common prac-

tice for this type of delivery.

The courier then removed one of the packages, ripped the paper package open and removed the contents from the package. The delivery driver then discarded the empty package on the front lawn of the residence.

Officer Dorio found the discarded packaging, which was addressed to another residence on Page Avenue near Stuyvesant Avenue. The package was confirmed to be torn open and emptied of its contents. Video surveillance was provided by the resident to Officer Dorio that showed the female, who

Mobile mammogram coming to Kearny again

Mammography in Motion’ s mobile unit returns to Kearny Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Ave. The program is open to women 40 or older who have never had a mammogram or who have not had one in the last 12 months. Those are insured or uninsured will be able to participate. For more information, call the mayor’ s office at (201) 955-7979. Register at www.is.gd/mammogram0226.

Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation kickoff upcoming The Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation’s kickoff party is set for Thursday, Feb. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Parks and Rec Department, 44 Park Ave. The event is free and open to the public. The purpose of the evening is to bring our community together to raise awareness of the Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation and its mission to provide financial support to those who have been affected by cancer. Doors open at 6 p.m., with Rob Frannicola providing music. Pizza and dessert will be available. RSVP no

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later than Feb. 6 at www.bit.ly/ GNCF-KickOff-2026.

Elks hosting pie-throwing event

The Elks host a pie-throwing fundraiser March 20, at 7 p.m., at the North Arlington Elks Lodge, 129 Ridge Road. Pies are $5 Bring snacks. A cash bar will be available. Here’s your chance to pie a bunch of Elks leaders, including Melanie Pasquarelli and Bill Dow.

NA Knights hosting Shrove Tuesday dinner

The North Arlington Knights of Columbus host a Shrove

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Tuesday dinner Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road. The menu includes a traditional “Pancake Tuesday” dinner plus Italian and Polish cuisine. The cost is $25 for adults, $10 for kids aged 6 to 11. Anyone younger than 6 eats for free. Make reservations by calling (201) 988-0183.

Kearny UNICO having fish & chips fundraiser

The Kearny chapter of UNICO sponsors a fish & chips fundraiser Thursday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., and the American Legion Post, 314 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children younger than 10 and must be pre-paid. To purchase tickets, call Celeste Pandolfi at (201) 693-8503.

Woman’s Club of Arlington’s EMD hosting Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery night

The WCA EMD hosts a Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Night with an Irish twist March 14 at 6 p.m. at the Kearny American Legion Post no. 99 at 314 Belgrove Drive. A buffet dinner, desserts, coffee, tea and soda is included with a $55 ticket. A cash bar will be available. To reserve limited spaces, call Debbie at (201) 970-2435 or Kathy at (201) 341-5145.

American Legion Women’s Auxiliary hosting bunco day

The Kearny American Legion’s Women’s Auxiliary hosts a bunco day fundraiser Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Legion hall, 314 Belgrove Drive. The cost is $20 per person. Bring your own snacks. Hot dogs and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the event.

Elks hosting blood drive

Kearny-Belleville Elks no. 1050 host a blood drive Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 663 Kearny Ave., Kearny. Sign up at www.nybc. org using code 70154. Walk-ins are welcome. Be sure to bring a photo ID on donation day.

American Legion fish fry upcoming Kearny American Legion Post No. 99 hosts a fish fry March 29, from noon to 2 p.m., at the post, 314 Belgrove Drive. The cost is $25 per person. Call (201) 889-8759 to purchase a ticket. Space is limited.

Doo-Wop dinner & dancing set for Valentine’s Day in Lyndhurst

A Doo-Wop dinner and dancing at the Lyndhurst Girls’

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Association’s Fourth Annual Valentine Celebration is set for Sat. Feb. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., with the Forever Young Band. Admission, which is $40, includes a pasta dinner, dessert and beverages. BYOB. There will also be a 50/50. Tables for eight and 10 people may be reserved and all ages invited. This is a fundraiser for the Libbie Lindsay Little House for Lyndhurst Girls Scouts. The event takes place at the Lyndhurst Senior Center, 250 Cleveland Ave., Lyndhurst. For tickets, mail checks, payable to “Lyndhurst Girls’ Association,” to Donna Shinnick, 617 Lake Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J. 07071. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Last year’s show sold out Questions? Call Donna at (201) 906-3010.

Antlers hosting fish fry

The new Kearny Antlers

chapter of the Elks host a fish fry fundraiser Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the lodge, 601 Elm St., Kearny. Eat-in, takeaway or delivery will be available. Choose from fish or chicken meals. The cost is $25 per person. Register at www.forms.gle/q1fpmWNrhr7Eivxa8.

Community Care Kitchen takes place every Saturday but first of month

The Community Care Kitchen serves hot sit-down or takeout meals every Saturday but the first Saturday of the month at Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place, Nutley, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. People from Vincent, Grace, Holy Trinity, St. Mary’s and Our Lady of Mount Carmel churches partner to provide a meal for those in need, which might be chicken or beef or pasta with sides and vegetables. Everyone

Project Graduation Bingo Night & tricky tray upcoming

Tickets selling for $40 grad night fundraiser

The Kearny High School Project Graduation committee hosts a Bingo Night and mini tricky tray Sunday, Feb. 22, from 3 p.m. at the Kearny High School Atrium. The $40 fee includes a bingo card book of 10, one entry-level prize sheet and a door-prize ticket. Free coffee, tea, water and cookies will be provided, but if you want something other than that, you’re free to bring your own food. Buy tickets by logging onto www.is.gd/pg26bingo. For additional information, send a note by email to projectgrad@kearnyschools.com.

in need is welcome to come by the kitchen, including families and seniors. Please bring a bag if you are looking to get a takeout meal. Anyone who would like to make a contribution to help program may contact the Vincent Church office or visit the “Giving” tab at www. vincentumc.org.

Care Pantry available at Vincent United Methodist Church

Vincent United Methodist Church, 100 Vincent Place, Nutley, provides a care pantry the first Monday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m., for those with demonstrated need. At this time, the pantry is low on dish detergent, laundry detergent, household cleaners, paper towels and shampoo and conditioners. Anyone who

would like to donate items or make a monetary contribution may do so Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Vincent Church Office, or by visiting the “Giving” tab at www. vincentumc.org.

Get help paying for food from NA Health Department

The North Arlington Health Department hosts a presentation for residents of North Arlington and surrounding towns to learn how to apply for and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Health Department, 10 Beaver Ave., on Feb. 10 and March 10.

Appointments may be made by calling (201) 991-6060, ext. 123.

To make the application quicker, be prepared to present

proof of income, proof of address, costs of rent and utilities, child- or adult-care expenses and medical expenses for those 60 and older or for those with a disability.

There is no fee to apply. If one is ever asked to pay to apply for such benefits, it is likely a scam.

Salvation Army of Kearny hosting open gyms with Tom Fraser

The Salvation Army of greater Kearny, 28 Beech St., hosts open gyms Tuesday and Wednesdays and now Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. for kids aged 12 to 17. Games will be under the supervision of the immortal Tom Fraser, retired Lincoln School counselor and coach and longtime director of the Presbyterian Boys & Girls Club.

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Real Estate

WHY DON’T MORTGAGE RATES FOLLOW THE FED?

Even when the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, mortgage rates still have gone up. Although the Fed influences mortgage rates, it doesn’t set them. The Fed sets short-term interest rates, but mortgage rates—much longer-term rates meant for loans typically spanning 15 to 30 years—follow the bond market, especially the yield on ten-year Treasury bonds. Mortgage rates are typically higher than bond yields. Stubborn inflation, a strong economy, and low unemployment all contribute to higher bond yields and, in turn, mortgage rates. One caveat, however, is that the bond market is partly driven by investor expectations about the Fed’s future policies, so

LPD: She was suspended and had drugs in the car

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

Those pesky license plate readers caught yet another suspended driver trying — to no avail — to navigate through the streets of Lyndhurst.

According to Capt. Paul F. Haggerty, the Lyndhurst Police Department’s public-information officer:

Recently, Sgt. Nicholas Abruscato was on patrol in the area of Rutherford and Park avenues when he observed a blue Honda CRV bearing a New Jersey registration traveling eastbound on Rutherford Avenue toward Park Avenue.

Abruscato noticed the Honda had an entirely cracked windshield, likely obstructing the driver’s view.

Abruscato also observed the vehicle also didn’t have a front plate and had dark tinted windows on both the front driverand passenger-side windows. The dark tint on the front windows prevented Abruscato from seeing the occupants inside the vehicle. Abruscato subsequently followed behind the Honda CRV and conducted an inquiry of the vehicle’s registration, which revealed the registered owner, Janilly Perezmatos, 34, of Nutley, had a suspended driver’s license.

Abruscato then observed, on the rear seat of the vehicle in plain view, another plate.

Abruscato conducted an inquiry on this license plate, which confirmed that it had

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Sadowski Automotive in North Arlington is so much more than just a repair shop

By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com

If you’ve ever visited Sadowski Auto Care, 586 Ridge Road, North Arlington, there are certain things that always stand out. At first glance, there’s the parking lot — where all cars are lined up with what seems like military precision. Then, once inside the center, the place is so neat, so clean, so orderly, it looks like you could practically eat off the floor.

Then, when one drops off a vehicle, and it’s hooked up to a diagnostic computer, the report drivers get before an ounce of

work is performed is like very little one could imagine — it seems as if everything good and not so good about one’s car is right there for the reading.

In all, what you get from Sadowski Auto Care is nothing short of extraordinary.

But here’s the thing — everything in the aforementioned may be seen with a quick visit to the shop.

And yet, there are so many other things going on behind the scenes that so few, if any, know about.

But that’s all about to change now.

Here’s a look at what Sadowski Auto Care has done for the local community.

First, there’s the Brakes for Breasts campaign, which owner Tom Sadowski took on several years ago. The shop provided free brake pads or shoes to customers who only paid for labor and parts. Then, Sadowski

donated 10% of the total service cost — or, $2,000 — to the Cleveland Clinic’s Breast Cancer Vaccine Research Building in Ohio.

Sadowski also takes part in the annual Give Thanks holiday food drive in November. To encourage more food donations, the shop offered donors entry

into a holiday gift basket filled with prizes. In all, countless bags were collected, with all donations going to the Queen of Peace Food Pantry.

Then, in December, Sadowski partnered with the North Arlington Police Department for

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OPINION

COMMENTARY

Support of the Harrison Weather Center is critical

I truly can’t remember when I firth met Tony Mondaro, the longtime director of the Harrison Weather Center. What I do remember is it was a long time ago.

In that time, Tony has become a dear friend with whom I really enjoy sharing the airwaves. And, anyone who is conscientiously willing to be a Mets fan, year in and year out, has to count for something, right?

The work the Harrison Weather Center has done, for more than 40 years, has grown into an incredible operation. The work Tony does, on top of his regular job, has been nothing short of extraordinary.

And, to say the very least, he has been an incredible resource for so many generations of West Hudson residents. Whether you pay for his weather reports, or rely on what he says on social media and/or live videos here at The Observer, Tony has always been there with the best weather prognostications as one could ever ask for.

Unfortunately, you know how much things cost these days and it is no different for the Harrison Weather Center. The electricity bill there, in and of itself, is obscenely high. And that’s only one aspect of it all.

Now this is where you come in.

Because of the rising costs for the Harrison Weather Center, it’s possible Tony might have to shut down operations. Were that to happen, it would be one of those things that would cause people to say, “I don’t understand how that could happen!”

However, we can all ensure that never becomes a reality by donating to a GoFundMe set up to benefit the center. In the nearly 20 years I’ve spent at this newspaper, I don’t think I have ever advocated for anyone donating for any reason. This situation demands I try.

If you can find it within your means, you may do so at www.is.gd/ helphwc. Every donation, not matter its size, will be of great help to Tony.

Thank you all for reading and for your generosity. It’s part of what makes West Hudson the great place it is to live.

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SPORTS & HEALTH

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

It would have been completely understandable if the members of Nutley’s boys basketball team went into a bit of funk following the disappointing news that they were seeded 25th and had been snubbed from the main 24-team Essex County Tournament.

Rather than let that disappointment linger, instead these Maroon Raiders responded with a pair of lopsided wins over Technology of Newark. The first, a 69-40 victory in Newark on Wednesday, kept Nutley on top of the SEC National Division standings. Two days later, in the first round of the Essex Invitational Tournament, Nutley delivered a similarly lopsided win, a 68-38 triumph.

The two victories improved Nutley’s record to 13-4 on the season.

“To the boys’ credit they said ‘you know what? Yeah, we’re mad about not making the tournament. We think we should have

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been that 24 seed, but we’re going to take advantage of this (Essex Invitational Tournament) and we’re going to make a run,’” first year head coach Rob Porrino said. “‘We’re going to play some of those good teams that lost their way into our tournament and we’re going to prove that we belong.’”

That has been the case all season long for a group that was largely playing varsity for the first time.

Leading this young group so far has been talented sophomore Dom Bok (6-foot-4, 190 pounds), who has been one of the area’s breakout performers this winter. The stretch forward leads the team in points (12.9 per game), rebounds (5.9) and blocks.

“I really couldn’t ask for more right now,” said Porrino. “He is definitely a true stretch four and what’s so great about him is that he’s quick, he’s athletic, and he can take it to the hole. He gets a lot of those opportunities because he’s so effective shooting behind

the arc.”

Bok is joined up front by junior center Sean Fealey (6-foot-3, 180 pounds). Fealey, who’s averaging 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, plays the role of a prototypical center, but has shown the ability to be a threat on the perimeter as well.

“Sean is a true center,” Porrino said. “He’s really effective cleaning up underneath the glass and that’s been a big help. On the flip side of that, there’s been a couple of them where we were able to pull the other team’s center out from underneath because Sean’s so effective shooting the three as well.”

Fealey is one of the few Raiders who had significant prior varsity experience. Another is versatile starting small forward Tim Gordon, who despite standing just 5-foot-10, is averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

“If we need him to get rebounds, he’s going to get rebounds,” said Porrino. “We

primarily put him on the other team’s best offensive player and he takes care of that. He’ll get to the paint if we have mismatches. He’s our Swiss Army knife. He can beat you in many ways.”

In the backcourt, junior Anthony Straface has taken over as the starting point guard and in his first season of varsity basketball is averaging 7.3 points and 2.4 assists per game.

Michael Misner, the lone senior starter, is at the other guard spot and is averaging 6.6 points and 2.5 assists per game, while leading the team in 3-pointers with 25.

Junior guard Nicholas DelTufo gives the Raiders an additional shooter and ballhandler off the bench as he and senior forward Shane O’Connor are the top two reserves and, in Porrino’s eyes, are both good enough to start.

Senior center Noah Smith brings added physicality to the rotation as well.

Guards John Machtemes, a sophomore, and senior Nicholas Gaccione have played their way

has expanded from the start of the season.

Juniors Dean Turso, AJ DelGreco and Dom Saladino, as well as freshman Josiah Gordon, bring additional depth to the roster.

Currently, Nutley is in 13th place in power points for the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 section as it heads into its biggest week of the season.

First, on Monday, Nutley travels to face the Weequahic team that got the last ECT spot in the second round of the Essex County Invitational. Coincidentally, the two square off again the next day in a regular season matchup that will likely decide the SEC National Division title.

“These are two of the biggest games I think Nutley basketball has played in a really long time, and I don’t think these guys buckle under pressure,” Porrino said.

“I anticipate them thriving under this pressure.”

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

When the Kearny boys basketball team won its first division title in nine years and qualified for the state tournament for the first time in eight last season, head coach Marc McCaffrey hoped to make such accomplishments the standard moving forward.

And while the Kardinals might not have enjoyed the consistency they had hoped for so far this winter, as the calendar turns to February, both of those goals are well within reach.

Kearny begins the month with a 9-9 overall record and currently sits in 14th place

in power points for North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4. The Kardinals have a 6-2 record in the HCIAL National Division standings, knowing that with wins over McNair and Ferris this week they will, at worst, finish with a share of the division title.

“They’re well aware of it,” said McCaffrey, now in his third season as head coach. “We spoke about it early in the season, trying to make that a bit of a standard now for the program. The boys are well aware (of what’s at stake this week), they work hard every day at practice and are looking forward to those opportunities.”

The graduation of last year’s

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top four scorers left a huge opportunity for several younger, less experienced players to take prominent roles. Arguably no one has taken greater advantage of that senior wing Allen Rivera.

A reserve a season ago, Rivera has emerged as the Kardinals’ top scorer, averaging 13.7

points per game. The 6-foot-0 Rivera has been especially productive offensively in recent weeks, averaging 17.0 points over his past six games.

“He’s embraced it very well. He’s just a very, very good scorer,” McCaffrey said. “He lets the game come to him. He doesn’t force things and he

does everything within the flow of the team concept.

“He shoots the three very well, but he can get to the rim and when he gets into the lane, he has a lot of moves that he can score off of.”

Joining Rivera in the backcourt is another reserve from last year that has been a breakout performer this winter in junior Colin McKenna. The 5-foot-10 McKenna has taken over as the starting point guard and is averaging 6.9 points per game with 28 3-pointers after playing off the ball last season.

“Last year, he was much more of a role player,” McCaffrey said. “He certainly has come a long way from the beginning of the season.”

Senior guard Carlos Vazquez

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Kearny’s Mariel Ruiz scores her 1,000th point

By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com

It would be difficult for anyone to find any faults in Mariel Ruiz’s game with the way the senior guard has played this season for Kearny.

Eventually Ruiz’s head coach, Jody Hill ,did find one flaw in her game, sort of.

“She brings so much to the table. Sometimes she’s too unselfish, but in a good way,” Hill said. “She knows the importance of team ball and the more players we have contributing , the harder we are to guard. She’s all about team first.

“Not only is she playing so well, but she’s really making all the players around her so much better too.”

On Saturday morning at Me-

morial of West New York, Ruiz was honored by her teammates, family and friends when she became just the 13 Kearny girls to score 1,000 points when she made a layup in the first minute of the Kardinals’ 60-13 blowout win.

Ruiz finished with 10 points, which was actually her season low, but made her presence felt in additional ways, adding six rebounds, four assists and two steals.

The milestone, as well as her play throughout the season makes Ruiz The Observer Athlete of the Week.

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“Being able to score 1,000 points means a lot to me and becoming the first one out of all my siblings to achieve this goal feels unreal,” said Ruiz, who had about 20 family members in attendance on Saturday. “To see my progress from a freshman to now a senior means so much to me and it will only continue to grow in college.”

ing average go from 3.0 points per game as a freshman to 7.9 as a sophomore, 13.9 as a junior and now, 17.6 this season.

The 5-foot-4 Ruiz is on pace to set career highs in virtually every statistical category this season and she currently leads Kearny in points, 3-pointers (47) and assists (4.4 per game). Ruiz is also averaging 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 steals per game.

Incredibly, Ruiz is the second Kardinal to score her 1,000th point in a span of 19 days, joining fellow guard Makayla David who did it on Jan. 13.

“Mariel is the toughest one on the floor and she comes with this swagger about herself and the confidence is always there,” said Hill. “She has the toughness, she has the grit and now her skill level has improved so much that she is the full package.”

During her four years at Kearny, Ruiz has seen her scor-

“When you go against the same schools for four years you can get pretty familiar with a player. That’s why it was so important to me to expand my game more and more over the years,” Ruiz said. “I did not want

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is averaging 4.7 points and more than five rebounds per game. But the 5-foot-10 Vazquez’s greatest impact is felt on the defensive end where he’s usually matched up with the opposing team’s top ballhandler.

three-sport standout, is averaging 7.9 points and five rebounds per game and can play all over the court.

“He can play inside and out,” McCaffrey said. “He is extremely athletic and he’s very versatile because of that.”

Six-foot-four senior Shaheed Lahlou starts at center.

guard Kolton Gryckiewicz and senior guard Michael Jarquin.

Seniors Pedro Duarte, Henry Manjano and Dominic Velazquez, as well as juniors Daniel DeCastro and James Walker, plus sophomores Zevastian Lainez and Anthony Fernandez provide additional depth.

“He’s just a defensive specialist and he is definitely our highest energy guy,” said McCaffrey. “He makes a ton of plays on the defensive end.”

Caleb Baptista, the lone returning starter from a season ago, is back at power forward. The 6-foot-3 senior

Lahlou’s interior presence and sturdiness inside allows Baptista to exploit mismatches away from the basket.

Off the bench, junior forward Joshua Barreto has been a source of instant offense, averaging 6.7 points per game, as has sophomore

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After home games with McNair on Tuesday and Ferris on Thursday, Kearny takes the short trip across town on Friday for its annual rivalry matchup with Harrison to close out of the regular season before the start of the Hudson County Tournament.

one area of my game to be my ‘weak’ spot.

“People only used to notice me because of my 3-pointers, which I appreciated, but I knew I could excel in different aspects of the game. I worked on my defense, worked on my weak hand, and I learned to drive in more and look for my open teammates.”

This past Thursday against Bayonne, Ruiz showed why several local Division II and Division III colleges are interested in her. Ruiz made a career-high six 3-pointers and finished with 22 points and seven rebounds as Kearny stood toe-to-toe with the five-

time defending Hudson County champions until the Bees pulled away late in the fourth quarter.

This season has also seen Ruiz score a career-high 29 points against Colonia, record her first career triple-double when she had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a win over North Star Academy.

“We couldn’t be happier with Mariel’s growth from her freshman year until her senior year,” said Hill. “She just doesn’t stop getting better and every season you just see something different out of her.”

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

OBITUARIES

Dolores Accardi

Dolores Accardi (nee DelNegro), 92, of Norwood, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

The beloved wife of the late Alfred, she was the loving mother of John. Cherished grandmother of Yvonne and husband Daniel, Anthony and wife Theresa, Jonathan and wife Dominique, Anna and Nicholas and great-grandmother of Penelope, Gabriella, Anthony Jr., Joseph and Jonathan Jr. She was the dear sister of the late Alfonse DelNegro.

Dolores and her husband, Alfred, were successful restaurateurs for more than 40 years. What started as Cinderella’s Coffee Shop in Washington Heights, New York, evolved into many wonderful restaurants. They owned and oper-

ated Alfredo’s in Northvale, Valentino’s in Blauvelt, Bellissimo in Westwood, Paradiso in Northvale and finally Bellissimo in Closter before a well-deserved retirement, although Dolores continued to host for many years at local restaurants. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was a devoted parishioner of St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale. Visiting hours are Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 from 5to 8 p.m., at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave., Northvale. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 6, 2026 at Noon at St. Anthony’s Church, Northvale. Entombment will take place in Garden of Memories, Washington Township. www.pizzifuneralhome.com.

Catherine V. Wall

Catherine V. Wall, a lifelong resident of Kearny, died peacefully Jan. 23, 2026. She was 102. Catherine worked for Pru -

dential in Newark for over 45 years, returning after her retirement for a number of years as a consultant to the Prudential Foundation Community Awards program. She received her associate degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University. Catherine was also very active in the community as a girl scout leader, CCD teacher, Eucharistic Minister, member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Rosary Society and Altar Society all at her parish St. Stephen’s Church. In addition, she volunteered at West Hudson Hospital for a number of years and a was a member of the Newark Preservation and Landmark Society. Catherine was an avid reader and also particularly enjoyed watching “Jeopardy!” nightly and quite often had the final Jeopardy question. She was predeceased by her parents Maurice & Jane (Lane) Wall, her brothers Maurice, Edward, Joseph, Thomas,

Wiliam and Robert, her sister Eileen Czaplicki. She is survived by many much-loved nieces and nephews and their families.

Services were conducted by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

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Two KHS students’ artwork will be featured at Fresh Perspectives exhibit

Two Kearny High School students have been selected for the Fresh Perspectives exhibition at the Morris Museum. The selected works will be displayed in the museum galleries and featured in an online catalogue.

Jaslyn Zapata, a student of teacher Diogo Neto, was selected for the acrylic on canvas painting titled “My Mom.”

Keala Cicchino, a student of teacher Erin Donnelly, was selected for the glazed ceramic work titled “Uggs.”

The students’ winning pieces were selected by a panel of architects who reviewed entries from school districts including Montclair, Somerset County, Hillsborough and Morristown.

For more than three decades, the program has recognized outstanding high school artists throughout New Jersey. This year’s competition drew nearly 240 submissions from 33 schools across eight counties. Following a rigorous adjudication

process, only 50 pieces were selected for the final exhibition. The Kearny High School Visual Art Department submitted eight pieces for consideration, with two works ultimately earning a place in this exclusive collection.

“We are incredibly proud of these young artists and their creative accomplishments. To have our students recognized among the top 50 in the state is a remarkable achievement that shines a spotlight on the deep talent within our schools,” Superintendent of Schools Flora Encarnacao said. “This selection is a testament to the passion and skill that our art department students and staff bring to their craft every day.”

Supervisor of the Visual and Performing Arts Kathleen Astrella was first to announce the good news.

“Congratulations to our talented students and their teachers on this wonderful achievement,” she said.

Schuyler School in Kearny names

December Students of the Month

Valerie Iacono, Principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, has announced the December Students of the Month: Kruz Ortega Cerro, Audrey Soto, Dylan Herrera, Emilie Alvarez Cortes, Jazmine Robledo, Anabell Molnar, Sanvi Karn, Aaron Fleming, Angelina Matos, Isla DeLeon, Brooklyn Perez, Gabriella Saldanha, Luciana Sanchez, Leah Morales, Ghali Zahidi, Nathan Chinchey, Jheremy

Orellana, Penelope Sime, Christopher Lopez, Olivia Walsh, Luciana Garcia Valencia, Sophia Capurro Rendon,Yeshua Moreano Llumiquinga, Hadi Syed, Pedro Rodrigues Ribeiro, Zach McCarthy, Declan Baignosche, Lyla Soto, Zoe Hernandez, Jake Perez, Ana Sofie Viana, Ethan Solis, Victor Garcia, Alexa Ciudad Real, Sophia Lepore, Alexa Ciudad Real, Africa Acevedo Taboada, Isabelle Perez, Matias Riquetti and Ricardo Tortoledo Acosta.

Gov appoints new president/CEO of NJSEA

Following Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s nomination of Jill Hirsch to lead the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, the NJ Sports and Exposition Authority’s Board of Commissioners has voted to appoint Hirsch as President and CEO, effective Jan. 23, 2026.

“Jill Hirsch is an exceptional leader with years of experience in public service. As New Jersey prepares to host the FIFA World Cup this summer, I can think of no one better suited to lead the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority than Jill,” Sherrill said. “I am confident that with Jill at its helm, the NJSEA will continue to showcase the best New Jersey has to offer while driving economic growth for our state and region.”

“I am deeply honored by Gov. Sherrill’s confidence in me to lead this vital, multi-faceted organization,” Hirsch said. “The NJSEA is a unique and exceptional public authority with an outsized impact on New Jersey’s economy and global profile. This is an especially exciting moment for our state, with the World Cup and the

World Cup Final coming to New Jersey and creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity to drive jobs, tourism, and long-term investment while showcasing New Jersey to a global audience. I am grateful to the board of commissioners for my appointment today, and I look forward to working with the commissioners, the authority’s dedicated staff, our partners and Gov. Sherrill’s administration to ensure these op-

portunities translate into lasting economic growth and tangible benefits for the people of New Jersey.”

“On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we are proud to support Jill Hirsch’s appointment as President and CEO of the NJSEA,” said NJSEA Board Chairman John Ballantyne. “Jill brings a rare combination of public sector experience, operational judgment, and collaborative leadership that will no doubt be an asset to the Authority. The Board is grateful to Nick Mammano for his steady and principled service to the Authority, and we are confident that Jill will lead the NJSEA forward with clarity, accountability, and a strong commitment to the public interest.”

Hirsch brings to the role extensive experience in public service, intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement. Hirsch is an attorney who most recently served as statewide political director and co-lead of the coordinated campaign that helped elect Sherrill and Democrats up and down the ticket.

Previously, she served as district director for Sherrill during her tenure in Congress

and worked closely with state, local and federal partners on complex policy and operational matters. Her appointment comes as NJSEA continues to play a central role in statewide economic development, major infrastructure projects, and preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Prior to joining Sherrill’s Congressional office, Hirsch spent her career serving in the critical role of advocating for the rights of children. As an attorney with the Legal Aid Society, she represented children in matters involving abuse, neglect, custody, guardianship, termination of parental rights and juvenile delinquency.

She later worked in the field of adoption, representing both birth mothers and families looking to adopt. In addition, she served on the board of directors of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) of Essex County.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The County of Hudson (“the County”) is seeking proposals from qualified Respondents for the Procurement “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAMS”. Award will be made pursuant to the Competitive Contracting provisions in the Local Public Contracts Law found at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq. Notice is hereby given that on February 24, 2026 by no later than 11:00 a.m., sealed Proposals will be received by the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at 567 Pavonia Avenue, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306 at which time and place Proposals will be opened and read in public for:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRA-

TIVE ASSISTANCE FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAMS

The Hudson County Division of Housing and Community Development, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is issuing this Request for Proposals to select a qualified consultant or firm to provide on call technical assistance and professional support services in the planning, implementation, administration, and compliance of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, specifically the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant–Coronavirus (CDBG-CV), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP). The grant period for this RFP will be from Board of Commissioners approval to December 31, 2026. Hudson County anticipates selecting one (1) consul-

tant or firm for this period with the option to renew annually for up to four (4) years, pending vendor performance and the availability of funding.

The Request for Proposal Specifications (hereinafter referred to as “RFP” must be obtained on the County Purchasing Portal at http://www.hudsoncountynjprocure.org/. Registering on the Hudson County Purchasing Portal and obtaining the RFP is free of charge. The RFP will be available for download under the “Opportunities” Section of the Purchasing Portal. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to ensure that the Proposal package is physically delivered (either by the Respondent, via mail, or courier service) to the Division of Purchasing no later than the Proposal opening date and time, February 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Any Proposal received after this deadline, or any amended deadline established by the Division of Purchasing, will not be accepted, in accordance with applicable law, regardless of the method of delivery. Proposal cannot be faxed or emailed to the County of Hudson.

Responses must be made on the forms included within the RFP, be enclosed in a sealed package bearing the name and address of the Respondent and the title, “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) PROGRAMS” printed on the outside, and addressed to the Hudson County Division of Purchasing at the address above. Any Addenda will be advertised as required by law in the online periodicals of the Star Ledger and the Kearny Observer and issued on the County Purchasing Portal. All Respondents who have downloaded and received the RFP from the Purchasing Portal should check the Purchasing Portal from now through the Proposal opening date and time for Addenda. All Respondents who have downloaded the RFP from the County Purchasing Portal will, as required by law, automatically receive notification that an addendum

has been posted for their review. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to include properly completed addenda forms in the Proposal as required. Failure to do so will automatically deem a Proposal non-responsive. No proposals may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the opening of the proposals. Applicants are required to comply with the requirements of PL 1975, c. 127 (NJAC 17:27) Affirmative Action Plan, Hudson County Living Wage Ordinance Nos. 363-6-2014, 429-07-2025 and PL 1977, c. 33, Disclosure Statement, and all other requirements set forth in the General Conditions and Instructions to Applicants. ($54.50)

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legitimately delivered packages to the residence, proceed to tear open the package, remove its contents and discard the packing on the front lawn of the residence.

Det. Sgt. Christopher Cuneo and Officer Steve Batista immediately picked up the investigation from Officer Dorio upon his clearing of the scene. Through various investigative leads and methods, the detectives were able to determine the delivery driver’s family business was subcontracted by Amazon to deliver packages. This was presumably because of the holiday season.

On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, Cuneo and Batista responded to the business and immedi-

LPD

ately identified the suspect as Adalit Barrancomunoz. At 2:16 p.m., she turned herself into the police and was charged, by summons, with third-degree theft of movable property.

“This case was a prime example of the public remaining vigilant,” Capt. Paul Haggerty,

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been reported stolen by the Kearny Police Department.

Additionally, Perezmatos had an active $1,500 warrant out of Tinton Falls for shoplifting.

A search incident to arrest yielded additional contraband on the suspect, and was found to be in possession of a prescription pill bottle

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its annual toy drive. The shop was a primary drop-off location for donations of toys and gift cards.

“It helped so many children have a brighter Christmas,” Sadowski said.

POLICE BEAT

LPD’s PIO, said. “This incident reaffirms our strong community relations with our residents. The discarded packaging could have easily been overlooked by the resident; instead, they went above and beyond to investigate the behavior of the Amazon delivery driver and report the incident to police. As a result, our detectives were able to quickly close this case out and hopefully prevent reoccurrence by this individual.”

Barrancomunoz eventually turned herself in at police headquarters and was charged with third degree theft of movable property, and released on a complaint summons, pending court.

containing 19 acetaminophen/oxycodone pills. Additionally , she was in possession of unregulated cannabis, which was seized.

Following New Jersey Criminal Justice Processing procedures, Perezmatos was remanded to the Bergen County Jail, Hackensack, on a complaint warrant charging her with receiving stolen property a possession of CDS Prezematos was also issued multiple motor vehicle summonses.

giving right back the very same community,” Sadowski said. “We are very fortunate to work and live in a community like North Arlington — and any chance we get to make other people’s lives better, we’ll take it.”

NORTH ARLINGTON

And last, but certainly not least, Sadowski Auto Repair supported North Arlington youth, community organizations and NA High School athletics, events and teams.

“We have always been appreciative of the support our business receives from the local community, so I firmly believe in

Sadowski Auto Care is located at 586 Ridge Road, North Arlington, has served the community since 1957. Hours of operation are weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. They’re closed weekends. Book an appointment or find out more information online at www.sadowskiautocare. com. Follow them on Facebook @SadowskiAutoCare. Send a message by email to sadowskiautocare@hotmail.com.

‘ ’ We are very fortunate to work and live in a community like North Arlington — and any chance we get to make other people’s lives better, we’ll take it.

— Tom Sadowski

-Rami Alrabaa