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Kearny, New Jersey

Located in Hudson County, New Jersey, Kearny was established in 1867. Meadowlands Hudson County.
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Founded 1867 | Population 43,000 | Peak 43,000 (2024) | County Hudson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Kearny, New Jersey

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1867 Founded: Soccer Town.
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1899 Incorporated: Kearny was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Kearny continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Kearny continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Kearny

Mar 23, 2026
Trump Administration Deploys ICE Agents to Major Airports Amid Partial DHS Funding Impasse
WASHINGTON—Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been stationed at more than a dozen major U.S. airports as a partial …
May 12, 2016
Tattoo Haunted Teen Girl 2 Years Photo
New York, May 12, 2016 — A teenage girl’s regret over a hasty tattoo decision captured online attention this week, turning…
May 9, 2016
Man Sues Ex Wife Over 2 Words she Wrote Last Weekly Alimony Check she Sent
A New Jersey man filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife last week, claiming two handwritten words on her final alimony check amounted…
Apr 25, 2016
Prosecutors New Jersey Daycare Ran Fight Club Young Children
Hackensack, N.J. – Prosecutors dropped a bombshell accusation on April 25, 2016, claiming a local daycare center had devolved in…
Apr 25, 2016
New Jersey University Probes Threats Against African Americans
New Brunswick, N.J. (April 25, 2016) — A New Jersey university launched an investigation into a wave of threatening messages aim…
Feb 15, 2016
Chris Christie Slams Michelle Obama Interfering School Meals
Trenton, NJ – On February 15, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie didn’t hold back when he blasted First Lady Michell…

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Did You Know?

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Soccer Town USA.
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Meadowlands Hudson County.
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Civil War general.
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Kearny was founded in 1867.
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Kearny has a population of approximately 43,000.

Famous People from Kearny, New Jersey

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John Harkes
Association Football Coach, Association Football Player · Born Mar 8, 1967 · Age 58
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William Walker
Diplomat · Born Jun 1, 1935 · Age 90
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Tony Mottola
Actor, Film Score Composer · Born Apr 18, 1918 · Died Aug 9, 2004 (age 86)

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