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🌱 Kearny gets a playoff rematch with Montclair

Kearny, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Kearny! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Kearny gets a playoff rematch with Montclair
  • Kearny gets a starring role in New Jersey’s film boom
  • Bayonne hard landing puts Kearny heliport back under scrutiny

Also on today's calendar: Estate Planning: 5 Essential Things You Should Know and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Occasional rain; cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 42.
  • Friday: Cooler with rain at times, with a high of 45 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Jersey 1, Group 4 boys soccer semifinals preview (nj.com subscription) — Kearny hosts Montclair in a sectional soccer semifinal with a chance to avenge last year’s playoff elimination. The Kardinals have won five straight since losing the Hudson County final, outscoring opponents 20-1. Colin McKenna and Jose Hernandez have combined for eight goals and five assists in this tournament run.
   

2. Inside New Jersey's surprising Hollywood revival (latimes.com subscription) — A converted Kearny warehouse is doubling for Silicon Valley as CBS films its new legal drama, “Cupertino,” on a 36,000-square-foot stage. The production is part of New Jersey’s film boom, fueled by tax incentives, while the company behind the Kearny conversion weighs adding stage space despite high costs.
   

3. KIYC: Bayonne helicopter hard landing renews scrutiny of Kearny heliport (news12.com) — A helicopter’s hard landing in Bayonne is renewing scrutiny of the Kearny heliport where it departed. Several municipalities are already suing to restrict flight hours at the facility, citing concerns about operations. An aviation analyst praised the pilot’s response but warned about risks from heavy air traffic in densely populated neighborhoods.
   

4. Free Balance Screenings In Caldwell: Are You At Risk Of Serious Falls? (patch.com) — Kearny is among the Holsman Physical Therapy locations offering free balance and fall-risk screenings Nov. 16–20. Appointments are required, but no insurance or referral is needed. Residents can book online or call 1-855-465-7626, and should confirm hours for the Kearny clinic when scheduling.
   

5. Walker says he'll challenge McKnight for state Senate seat (theobserver.com) — Assemblyman Jerry Walker is seeking the state Senate seat representing the 31st Legislative District, which includes Kearny, setting up a likely primary contest with incumbent Angela McKnight. He plans a formal campaign announcement Nov. 15 in Jersey City and says education, housing affordability and neighborhood safety will be priorities.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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