There’s a retired deputy fire chief who would often say “see you at the Big One.” In many ways, that “Big One” never really came. That is, until Sunday, May 3, 2026, when a 12-alarm fire yes, you read that correctly, a 12-alarm fire tore through several commercial buildings on Cortlandt Street in Belleville that ultimately spread to other properties in the area.
Belleville Mayor Michael A. Melham says the fire broke out sometime around 2:30 p.m. that day and conditions were made significantly worse by the wind conditions (wind gusts had reached between 35-40 MPH) that plagued firefighters all day and night and then a few
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Photos by Teddy J. Lopez & Michael A. Melham
Two local towns named top real-estate markets
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Areport by the Otteau Group has reaffirmed what borough officials already know — North Arlington has one of the hottest real estate markets in New Jersey.
A study from the independent real-estate valuation firm ranks North Arlington as 14th in the state in terms of strength of its real estate.
The recently released report lists the New Jersey municipalities where home prices are rising the fastest, as well as a “months’ supply of homes,” indicating how long it would take, at the current sales prices, to sell homes on the market.
In North Arlington, there is only a 1.1 months’ supply of homes, showing that
available real estate is selling very quickly. Moreover, home prices in North Arlington are increasing monthly by 0.4% with annual increases of 5%, according to the Otteau Group.
In Bergen County, according to the report, North Arlington has the fifth hottest real estate market, behind Glen Rock, Ridgewood, Wood Ridge and Rutherford.
They are in good company.
According to Redfin, the median price for a home in North Arlington was $650,000 in March, up 8.4% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in North Arlington is $390, up 19.8% since last year.
“North Arlington has become one of those communities that people desire. With an attractive, redeveloped main
street and several quaint, safe residential districts, real estate buyers are more inclined to pay more when buying a home,” Mayor Daniel H. Pronti said. “We have an extremely tight inventory of available real estate, as more and more people see the benefits of living in our town.”
A safe, strong bedroom community with a short commute to Manhattan is always in great demand. North Arlington is known for its close proximity to jobs, a strong transportation infrastructure, attractive newer parks, some of the best eateries, and other public amenities, along with a thriving business sector to serve local residents and visitors.
“With the ongoing upgrades and beautification of North Arlington, and much more on the way, we are not surprised
to see that any new real estate listing is typically off the market within days,” Pronti said. “In North Arlington, you can still get more space for your real estate dollar, as compared to some other Bergen County towns.
Buyers are well aware of that, and it is helping fuel this market to levels we have never experienced.”
On the ranked list, Lyndhurst also placed in the Top 50 towns.
to address. While certain items should be prioritized (like health and safety issues), there are some items that can be equally ignored because they simply aren’t important to most buyers and aren’t likely to help your home sell faster or for a higher price. Examples include small driveway or walkway cracks, minor electrical issues, and many cosmetic upgrades. Sellers sometimes think they will be required to upgrade outdated building codes, but many are grandfathered in and only need upgrading if they start to fail. Replacing old but working appliances isn’t always necessary, and you can sometimes replace broken appliances with used working ones.
We can advise you on many ways to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers. When it comes time to sell, we will put all of our training, expertise, and experience to good use to get you the price you are looking for. This includes suggesting things you might want to do and things you might as well NOT bother doing. There’s no need to go through the selling/buying process alone, not when we’re so close by. “Our success has been built one satisfied customer at a time.”
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Belleville Woman’s Club hosting Fish & Chips fundraiser
The Woman’s Club of Belleville hosts a National Fish & Chip Day celebration, Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Belleville Senior Center, 125 Franklin Ave., Belleville. Dinner comes with fried fish, French fries, coleslaw and a drink. Chicken may be substituted for fish. Tickets are $25. Make checks payable to “Woman’s Club of Belleville.” For more information or tickets, call Patty at (201) 303-3377 or send an email to bellevillewomansclub@ gmail.com.
NAPL hosting necklacemaking event
The North Arlington Public Library invites patrons to make beaded necklaces with Margaret Caruvana Saturday, May 9, at 11
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a.m. Caruvana will provide materials and instruction to make the jewelry. Space is limited. Sign up at the library’s reference desk.
Belleville hosting senior citizen prom
The Township of Belleville hosts a prom for senior citizens (those 50 and older and who are season pass holders) Friday, May 15, at the senior building, 125 Franklin Ave., Belleville. Volunteers are needed. Register to do so by sending an email to events@bellevillenj.org. The event is sponsored by Mayor Michael Melham, the Town Council, the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.
Kearny PBA and Education Association raising cash for soccer tournament
The PBA No. 21 and Kearny Education Association sponsor
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a fundraiser to benefit a World Cup soccer tournament this summer in Kearny for kids in the fifth- through the eighthgrades. Raffle tickets will be sold at $30 per ticket. Those who buy tickets will receive a World Cupthemed challenge coin honoring Kearny’s soccer history. Just 250 tickets will be sol. The top prize is a 65-inch TV and the second prize is a 55-inch TV. Get tickets by sending an email to mekladious@kearnypba.org.
Washington Middle School hosting music & art show
Washington Middle School, 1 N. Fifth St., Harrison, hosts its annual music and art show Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30 p.m., where the art expo will take place. A concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event features performances by the Washington Middle School Concert Band, the choirs, chamber choir
and vocal soloists. Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for students and children.
Kearny American Legion hosting pasta night
The Kearny American Legion Post No. 99 hosts a pasta night fundraiser from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 31. Seats are limited. Tickets are $25 pp. Call Ray Rivera at (201) 889-8759 to RSVP. Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Organ Transplant Association.
Troop 305 tricky tray rescheduled
Boy Scout Troop 305, St. Stephen’s, Kearny, hosts a ’70s tricky tray June 1, from 6:30 p.m. at Hedges Hall, Kearny. This was originally scheduled for April. The cost is $45 and includes a catered dinner, ’70s music, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Entry includes a sheet of tickets. Purchase $45
tickets by visiting unit305trickytray2026.eventbrite.com.
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 May 12 and June 9.
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.
Kearny UEZ taking input on town’s ‘branding’
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
The Town of Kearny, in partnership with the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), invites residents, business owners and community stakeholders to participate in a new community survey focused on shaping how Kearny presents itself to the world.
This effort is about creating a clear and consistent way to tell Kearny’s story — highlighting what makes the town special and making it easier to promote local businesses, attract visitors and encourage investment. A unified brand helps ensure that whether someone is visiting, opening a business or moving to Kearny, they get a strong and positive impression of the community.
“Kearny is a community with a rich history and a strong sense of pride,” Mayor Carol Jean Doyle said. “This initiative is about bringing our community's voice to the forefront and ensuring that how we present ourselves reflects who we truly
are. We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to participate.”
The branding initiative will explore what makes Kearny unique — its culture, businesses, public spaces and overall experience — and translate that into a cohesive identity that can be used across marketing, events, economic development efforts and communications.
Importantly, this effort is not intended to replace the Town of Kearny's official seal. The seal will remain unchanged and continue to represent the town's history and governance.
The branding initiative is focused on creating complementary visuals and messaging that can be used to promote Kearny in a modern and consistent way. Community input is a key component of this effort. The survey provides an opportunity for participants to share their perceptions, experiences, and ideas for the future of the town. It takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.
As an added incentive, participants who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card. The dead- line to complete the survey is
May 15, 2026.
This project is funded by the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and was approved as part of the UEZ's Five-Year Zone Development Plan, which prioritizes initiatives that support economic growth, business development, and community revitalization.
Take the survey now at bit.ly/ KearnyBrandingSurvey .
For more information, contact Linda D'Isa, Coordinator for the Kearny Urban Enterprise Zone Program, at ldisa@ kearnynj.org or (201) 283-5668.
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issues with water pressure and availability.
The were mutual-aid firefighters from at least 20 departments from numerous counties in North Jersey and from the FDNY. Smoke could be seen for miles, including from Manhattan.
The original fire sparked at 347 Cortlandt St., a mattress warehouse. It spread to a nearby cardboard facility. Many homes in the area were evacuated as precautions, especially those directly across the street from the commercial buildings on Cortlandt Street.
It is also believed one of the properties contained an unknown amount of helium, though it is an inert and noble gas (non-combustible.)
The fire led to many power lines snapping. In areas where the lines didn’t falter, PSE&G turned power the power off to more than 700 buildings, including at Belleville Township Hall and police department headquarters.
Belleville’s 911 calls were re-routed to
Nutley.
The day after the fire, the Rutgers Street Bridge that connects Belleville to Kearny and North Arlington, was closed indefinitely. A significant portion of Washington
Avenue was also shut down. Residents had been advised to close windows throughout the incident.
All Belleville schools were to be closed Monday, May 4, thought it was not immedi-
ately clear when schools and streets would be reopened, as of presstime.
During the blaze, the Belleville Fire Department set up a command center in a parking lot of the former K-Mart property along Main Street. Melham spent much of the day at command and was updating residents whenever possible on his social media feeds, with text notices, photos and videos.
The mayor, who said he was very grateful for the mutual aid provided, spoke of a remarkable concept surrounding the fire no civilian injuries of any kind were reported (one firefighter was believed to have been injured and several others were treated for smoke inhalation.)
“I have been on site for several hours and have spoken directly with our Belleville OEM team. We have officially declared a state of emergency and are establishing a command station in the K-Mart parking lot,” the mayor said at around 7 p.m. the night of the fire. “I have also been in direct contact with the governor’s office and county officials. PSE&G and the Red Cross
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Firefighters in Belleville perform overhaul work at around 9 a.m., Monday, May 4, a day after the historic fire in the Valley section of Belleville.
SPORTS & HEALTH
NA HITTING RECORD!
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
When Chris Troyano was a freshman, he remembered asking his older teammates if they thought he had a shot at 100 career hits after a solid rookie season on varsity.
“I finished with 22 hits my freshman year and I remember talking to the upperclassmen and I was like, ‘You guys think I have a chance with a hundred?’ And they’re like, ‘If you stay consistent, 100-percent,’” recalled Troyano.
That consistency has not only brought Troyano to the 100-hit club, but it has placed the senior as the career hits leader at North Arlington.
On April 24, Troyano set the school record for hits when he got his 98th and 99th career hits against Saddle Brook. Two days later, on April 26, Troyano got
that 100th hit he sought when he led off the game with another base hit.
For Troyano, who is now up to 105 hits after another strong week at the plate, it is a testament to being both consistent and constantly improving on a yearly basis. Both were priorities he set for himself.
“My goal is just to stay consistent really, and especially as a lead offender. Just keep getting on base any way I can. Getting on base is definitely the goal all the time,” Troyano said. “Another goal every year was just to just get better every single year. So freshman year I had 22 hits. Sophomore year was 28 and then last year was 33. So I improved every single year and I stayed consistent with it.”
“When Chris came in as a freshman, I saw his maturity immediately and that’s why he’s been a four year starter on varsity,” head coach Paul Marcantuono said. “I saw his maturity at prac-
tice, his work ethic, how much he cared. He was always the first one in the cages before practice and he’s always the last one to leave.”
Troyano said he didn’t really feel any pressure until he tied Ryan Fego’s record of 97 hits set in 2013. Needing just one hit to own the record for himself, Troyano went 0-for-2 with a walk at Garfield on April 22.
Two days later, Troyano made out in his first three times at-bat before getting a RBI single in the fifth inning for the record. One inning later, he added another hit, a two-run single that tied the game at 9-9.
“I started the (Saddle Brook) game 0-for-3 and I’m just getting in my head the whole time,” said Troyano, who got to talk to Fego after breaking the record. “I’m like, “What am I doing?” And I felt pressure there. I mean, that’s really all I could think of. I just felt pressure.”
On Saturday, April 25, Troyano
got his 100th hit, or so he thought, with a first inning single against Emerson Boro. It was already raining when Troyano got the hit and minutes later, after the rain got harder, the game was called, which eliminated all of the stats up until that point.
“When I told him the game’s not going to finish and we can’t even call it the 100th hit because it’s a suspended game Chris understood that,” Marcantuono said. “He was never pressing for (100 hits) because he worked so hard, he knew he was going to get it. He was always confident.”
Fortunately for Troyano, the wait was less than 24 hours as once again, Troyano got a hit in his first at-bat that Sunday against Hoboken as part of the annual Autism Awareness Games at Weehawken. He later added hit No. 101 in the 6-1 loss.
As impressive as Troyano’s hitting has been, the last couple weeks have seen the right-hand-
er go through the best pitching stretch of his career. After giving up a run in the first inning of his April 17 start against Roselle Park, Troyano has tossed 19 consecutive scoreless innings. He pitched a complete game in the win over Roselle Park, then threw shutouts against Garfield and Leonia before picking up the save against Midland Park.
With the record out of the way and now that’s he’s committed to playing at University of Mount St. Vincent, Troyano’s focus is now singularly focused on one thing - wins.
“It’s great to not have to worry about anything (individually). I think the only thing we’re worried about is wins and losses,” Troyano said. “The goal’s to just win at this point. I tell (my teammates) every day, just go out there, leave everything out there, play every game, just do your best because we got to win these games.”
Photo courtesy of Paul Marcantuono
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
The temperatures in North Jersey have remained cool, but the same can’t be said for the Kearny baseball team.
After starting the season with three consecutive losses, the Kardinals have won nine of 12 games to improve to 9-6 on the year. Most recently, Kearny has won five of its last six games, three of them by shutout, heading into the start of the Hudson County Tournament later this week.
“Our pitching and our defense are carrying us,” Kearny head coach David Smart said. “We’ve really gotten some great performances from our guys on the mound and we’ve had some solid play behind us and it’s really what’s pushing us through.
“I always knew our fielding and our pitching was going to be our strength. I knew just the way we work with these guys and their commitment they put into their field play. I knew this was going to be what was going to be our main focus and what was going to get us through those tough games.”
Leading the way has been the Kardinals’ one-two combination of Julian Butler and Brendan More at the top of the rotation. Butler, a junior righty and three-year starter, has a 2.69 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 26 innings. More’s 4.48 ERA for the season might not look ace-like, but the
Konopka is the backup and fellow freshman Mario Velez can also suit up behind the plate as well.
Junior Alex Santos starts at first base with Velez also in the mix.
Up the middle, Kearny has a veteran infield tandem with Butler at short and Rocco at second. A strong defender, Butler is enjoying a career year at the
plate, hitting .349 with 12 runs and 11 RBI. Kinsley takes over at short when Butler is on the mound. Rocco, a sophomore, is hitting .290.
At third base is Michael Jarquin, who has been perhaps the biggest surprise this season. The senior is hitting .273 while leading the team in runs (19), walks
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junior lefty has been dominant in recent weeks. He hasn’t allowed a run in his last 13 innings and has an eye-popping 49 strikeouts in 22 innings over his last four outings.
The pitching talent goes beyond the top at the top for Smart and the Kardinals. Sophomore Kevin Kinsley, who has a 1.65 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 17 innings, is another starter, who will likely shift to the bullpen for the county and state tournaments, as will Michael Jarquin, who has struck out 11 over five scoreless innings.
Juniors John Corbett and Alex Santos sophomore Jon Rocco and freshman Josh Konopka have also provided Kearny with valuable innings over the course of the season.
Catching them is Cayden Janeira, who is having a breakout junior season. Janeira, who hit just .196 last year, is hitting a stellar .405 with a team-high 11 RBI, as well as 10 runs and eight stolen bases.
“Cayden is our best hitter,” said Smart. “Cayden has really worked in the offseason. He’s got a great eye, he knows the strike zone, and he’s confident when he’s up there.”
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Photo courtesy of Claudia Santos
Kearny baseball team with KHS baseball alum Mark Hellriegel. Class of 1969 (6th from the right in the back row) before a game this season.
The hits keep coming for N.A.’s Buccheri
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
Isabella Buccheri has had plenty of hot streaks at the plate over the course of her softball career. Calling the current stretch for Buccheri a hot streak, undersells just what she’s been doing this season for North Arlington.
To put in perspective as to how hot Buccheri’s bat has been, she had two hits in each of the Vikings’ four games last week. Despite that, her batting average actually went down from .759 to .682.
“It’s crazy how much just natural ability and natural instincts she has when it comes to the
game,” North Arlington head coach Emma Stagg said. “She’s definitely put in the work in the off season and it’s showing now. She’s been hot since we started and continues to stay hot.”
In addition to the eight hits, Buccheri had seven runs, six RBI, five stolen bases and two walks. It might not have been enough to keep Buccheri’s average over .700, but it was more than enough to make her The Observer Athlete of the Week.
This season, Buccheri has 30 hits, 20 RBI, 19 runs scored and 18 stolen bases with a slugging percentage of 1.068 in 13 games for the 7-6 Vikings.
The junior centerfielder has recorded two or more hits in 11 consecutive games, and 16 of her last 19 contests dating back to last year.
“This has been the first time I’ve had a hot streak like this,” Buccheri said. “For all the work I’ve been doing, I’m pretty happy with this result.
Buccheri had already established herself as one of the NJIC’s better hitters after batting .438 with 27 runs, 15 doubles and 22 stolen bases last spring as a sophomore. But over the offseason, she focused on improving her offensive game, first on the club softball circuit, then using video and countless swings off a tee.
“I knew I was progressing and I was getting better because of all the work I was putting in, but it is also kind of surprising at the result, getting at least two or three hits a game, how consistently I was doing it. I was pretty surprised.”
Buccheri started playing softball at the age of 4. And while she played other sports growing up, including soccer, basketball, track and cheer, softball was always her main sport.
That routine was especially helpful when the Vikings had a 12-day stretch without a game early in the season due to a senior trip. During that time, Buccheri spent hours on fields in town, working on her game.
“I was just so focused and consistent on my hitting and everything,” said Buccheri, who played for the Empire State
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(14) and stolen bases (19) after hitting just .122 a year ago.
Lucas Vazquez, better known for his play on the soccer field, has taken over as the starting left fielder and brings tremendous speed to the position, stealing eight bases in limited time.
Corbett, who’s hitting .444 with seven RBI and seven runs
in 27 at-bats, splits time in right field with More, who is hitting .333 with nine runs. In center is senior Ismael Diaz, who is a strong defender, who is back after missing the first three weeks of the season due to injury.
Designated hitter has been by committee, with the red-hot Corbett getting most of the atbats there in recent games.
Seniors Pedro Duarte and Henry Majano, juniors Peter Kintos and Zack Byrne, and freshmen David Balboa and
Izakiel Moya bring additional depth off the bench.
Kearny looked to continue its winning ways with regular season games on Monday and Tuesday against Lincoln. The Kardinals were awarded the nine seed in the upcoming Hudson County Tournament and will play 17th-seeded Lincoln once again, in the preliminary round on Thursday. With a win, Kearny will travel to eighth-seeded Ferris in the second round on Saturday.
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Huskies, who are based out of East Fishkell, NY. “I would just be hitting off the tee almost every day, watching videos of myself and film. I was just trying to break everything down mechanically and really focus on that.”
After catching for North Arlington most of last season, Buccheri has primarily played centerfield this spring, which she feels allowed her to focus more on hitting than in the past.
Stagg also credits Buccheri’s improvements to a more patient approach at bat. A sentiment Buccheri shares.
“She’s more selective with her pitches. She’s not swing-
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“This year, I think I have a better approach going to the plate, just waiting for my pitch and letting the count kind of get a little deeper instead of just being very jumpy,” Buccheri said. “My old approach was kinda just see ball, hit ball. But now I have a better approach.”
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Guy (almost) unanimously endorsed for HCDO chairman by county mayors
Mostly all Democratic mayors throughout Hudson County have endorsed the re-election for Craig Guy as chairman of the Hudson County Democratic Organization, including Mayors Brian Stack (Union City), Albio Sires (West New York), Richard Turner (Weehawken), Carol Jean Doyle (Kearny), James Solomon (Jersey City), Emily Jabbour (Hoboken), Mike Gonelli (Secaucus), Wayne Zitt (Guttenberg), Dina Grillo (East Newark) and James Fife (Harrison).
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The mayors of North Bergen (Nick Sacco) and Bayonne (Robert Kubert/interim) did not make endorsements.
“Craig Guy has been a tremendously effective standard bearer for our Hudson County Democratic Party. Craig was clear from the outset of his term that he wanted a more inclusive and far-reaching Hudson County Democratic Organization that would work in concert to best represent the ever-expanding voices and true conscience that represents all of our democratic values.
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“Craig Guy is exactly the kind of leader Hudson County needs. Because of his leadership and our strong partnership, Hudson County is poised to have one of the most diverse and progressive county commissioner boards in our history. We’re also proud to continue to stand with County Chairman Guy as we all work together to reform the county party and make sure everyone has the opportunity to enter the world of public service.
“This is what modern, democratic leadership that delivers real results for real people looks like. We look forward to supporting his upcoming re-election.”
Guy expressed gratitude for the endorsements.
“Since my election to serve as Hudson County Democratic chair, I have been very vocal about the fact that our party has been growing and evolving, and we would be missing a critical opportunity if we did not embrace that evolution,” he said. “Working together with so many strong, effective and dedicated leaders throughout Hudson County we have been able to put the politics of the past aside and stand strong against the consistent attack on our democracy. Hudson County Democrats began by taking the lead in the effort to elect Mikie Sherrill for governor and now we are continuing to work together to make sure we prioritize our democratic principles and the people we represent above all else.”
Kearny Municipal Court Judge the Hon. Thomas Declan McKeon was sworn-in to a new term recently by the Hon. Alberto Santos, left, former mayor of Kearny. With McKeon are his family.
Seton Hall Prep building culture of financial literacy
By Jack Jerow Special to The Observer
Seton Hall Prep is building a culture of financial literacy. Through the Future Business Leaders Club, students explore career opportunities by hearing from financial professionals, while the Griffin Bridges financial aid program opens doors, such as trips to the NASDAQ headquarters in Manhattan, for students with limited means.
Two students are bringing this attitude out of school and into their communities. Jonathan Cyriac, ’27, and Girick Sahni ’27, partnered to create the Penny Power Project, an initiative aimed at combating financial illiteracy among youth.
The program has gained considerable traction, as more than twenty libraries across five states have sponsored the effort.
Cyriac and Sahni have shown that fiscal responsibility doesn’t have to be a chore. Using Pokémon cards, paper money, and interactive videos, the duo makes budgeting rules and interest payments interesting for a young audience.
“I remember the sleepless nights my mother went through trying to decipher credit card payments,” Cyriac said. “She emigrated from the Indian countryside and didn’t know the first thing about money. That’s why I do this.”
The two are creating a trilingual curriculum, drawing on Cyriac’s fluent Spanish and Sahni’s native Hindi skills. Their goal is simple: reach as many students as possible. “Even one good financial decision because of our lessons makes it worth it.”
Jack Jerow is a student at Seton Hall Preparatory School, West Orange, who writes periodic stories for The Observer about his high school experience.
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CHANCERY DIVISION HUDSON COUNTY DOCKET NO. SWC-F-000120-26 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: JOHN B. HARRINGTON, HIS/HERS HEIRS DEVISEES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS/HER OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST AND SAUNDRA HARRINGTON YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon DANA MARKS, ATTORNEY ID#026272005, TROMBERG, MILLER, MORRIS & PARTNERS, PLLC, attorneys for plaintiff, whose address is 39 BROADWAY, SUITE 1840, NEW YORK, NY
10006, (800) 280-6205, an answer to the Complaint in Foreclosure filed in a Civil Action, in which FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION is plaintiff, and JOHN B. HARRINGTON, HIS/HERS HEIRS DEVISEES PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND HIS/HER OR THEIR SUCCESSORS IN RIGHT TITLE AND INTEREST, et al. are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Hudson County, under Docket No. F-000120-26, within thirty-five (35) days after the date of publication of this notice, exclusive of the date of service.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION HUDSON COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-012890-25 OUR FILE NUMBER: 25-011331-1 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Jessika Jimenez aka Jessika M Jimenez aka Jessika Ariza; Spouse of Jessika Jimenez aka Jessika M Jimenez aka Jessika Ariza; Lily in the Sky, LLC, a Delaware LLC; Lily of the Sky LLC a DE LLC; Roc Harbour Condominium Association; YOU ARE HERBY summoned and required to serve upon Padgett Law Group, plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 1055 E. Baltimore Pike, Suite 201, Media, PA 19063, telephone (850) 422-2520 an answer to the Foreclosure Complaint in a civil action in which U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner Trustee for RCF 2 Acquisition Trust is the plaintiff and Jessika Jimenez aka Jessika M Jimenez aka Jessika Ariza; Spouse of Jessika Jimenez aka Jessika M Jimenez aka Jessika Ariza; Lily in the Sky, LLC, a Delaware LLC; Lily of the Sky LLC a DE LLC; Roc Harbour Condominium Association are defendant(s) pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey within 35 days after May 6, 2026 exclusive of said date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN971, Trenton, NJ 08625, in accordance with the rules governing the courts. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association or Lawyer Referral Service of the county of venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the county of venue. A directory with contact information for local Legal Services Offices and Lawyer Referral Services is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county listed above and online at: https://www.njcourts.gov/public/directories/court-services/clerks-legal-offices. You may also call the Legal Services of New Jersey Statewide Hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-Law (1-888-576-5529). THIS ACTION has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing the following Mortgage:
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Author, lecturer and TV personality Amy Stewart engaged the 90-plus guests with her dynamism for storytelling and entertained them with a presentation on how and why she decided to write about these formidable sisters from Bergen County. Research led her to archival newspaper articles and Ancestry.com, where she found relatives of the youngest sibling and was able to interview some of them first hand along with
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other descendants of the key characters in the series.
Stewart is known for her series of seven historical-fiction books centered around the Kopp Sisters, a family who grew up on a farm in Wyckoff during the early 1900s. The first book in the series is “Girl Waits With Gun” The City of Paterson, known at the time for its silk manufacturing companies, plays a key role in the stories along with the many unsavory and ruthless characters in power at that era.
Constance Kopp, the eldest of the three sisters, was a pioneering woman for that time. She had a formidable personality and imposing physical presence, which enhanced her takecharge demeanor. Constance
ous surrounding departments actively working to contain it. (It jumped to 12 alarms). At this point, we believe there are no civilian injuries. Please avoid the area so our first responders can do their jobs safely. I will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”
By declaring a state of emergency, it will allow Melham and the Belleville Town Council to seek monetary aid from the county, state and federal governments.
Now, the day after the fire, Melham was again on scene at the fire, where wind was still evident and smoke was still visible, though the fire was contained by then. Melham spent around 10 minutes walking around the area in a video broadcast live on his Facebook channel.
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Where most women were “seen but not heard,” numerous articles across the country were written about Constance and her escapades in helping underserved causes and solving crimes. In 1915, because of her acceptance and capability in helping the Bergen County sheriff in sleuthing and police work, she was appointed the first female Undersheriff in Hackensack.
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is nothing short of a miracle that there was no loss of life and no civilian injuries. One firefighter sustained a minor elbow injury and was transported to Clara Maas Medical Center. Several others were treated overnight for smoke inhalation and exhaustion.
“As part of Belleville OEM, I have been on scene coordinating directly with fire, police and Essex County OEM throughout this incident. This fire ultimately reached 12 alarms and spread to three separate locations. A tanker task force from Morris County and an EMS strike team were requested to support operations and firefighter rehabilitation.
“Multiple mutual aid companies have now been demobilized and released. Belleville Fire Department continues to coordinate with mutual aid for extended operations, with master streams still actively operating on commercial buildings. Essex County OEM remains on scene assisting with refueling apparatus. PSE&G has begun re-energizing power to neighboring streets, and NJDOT continues to assist with road closures.
“… I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support, messages and prayers
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The afternoon event consisted of a luncheon, homemade desserts, a 50-2525 drawing and gift basket raffles. Proceeds will be donated to local charities, given as academic scholarships, as well as support for the New Jersey Children’s Alliance, the Special State Project for the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs.
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Meanwhile, the Rev. Ivan Scriberras, the longtime pastor of St. Peter’s Church, Belleville, and the Chaplain to the Belleville Fire Department, issued a statement early in the morning of Monday, May 4.
“…Just got home after spending a few hours with our bravest and our finest (fire on Cortlandt.) Amazing to see the support we are receiving from several fire departments,” Scriberras said. “I saw Nutley, Moonachie, Rutherford, East Rutherford, Bloomfield, Jersey City, Oradell, Verona ... several blocks of houses needed to be evacuated for the residents’ safety.
“At least two collateral fires caused by flying ambers (on Stephens and Ralph) led to residents losing their homes. PSEG workers are busily disconnecting poles to avoid further devastation. Our firefighters are in good spirits. They have a great leader in Chief John Olivieri let’s all take precautions to avoid freak accidents like this one, probably the biggest in Belleville’s history.”
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