48-454: This article is about the given name. For the destroyer escort, see USS Micka (DE-176) . For the Irish hurler, see Micka Brennan . Micka is a Czech surname. Notable people with the surname include: Daniel Micka (born 1963), Czech writer and translator from English Edward Micka (1915–1942), officer of United States Navy, a Navy pilot, recipient of
96-719: A township formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1867, from portions of Harrison Township . Portions of the township were taken on July 3, 1895, to form East Newark . Kearny was incorporated as a town on January 19, 1899, based on the results of a referendum held two days earlier. The Arlington section of town was named for Arlington Station on the Erie Railroad at the Arlington Mill plant, owned by Arlington Mills of Lawrence, Massachusetts . The area of Kearny Township, created in 1867, had been part of
144-888: A factory. When the town's growth demanded larger quarters, the present Kearny Town Hall, built of Indiana limestone, was erected in 1909. The early influx and development of industry in Kearny dates back to 1875 when the Clark Thread Company of Paisley in Scotland extended its activities to the United States by erecting two large mills in Kearny, and adding two others in 1890. These mills brought to Kearny thousands of Scots immigrants. Many of them would play on Kearny's soccer teams in National Association Football League . Many are buried at Arlington Memorial Park in
192-513: A hub for film and television production. This investment will create employment opportunities and bring increased economic activity to our community." Kearny had a few theaters for film showings starting in the early 20th Century. The few that had opened approximately before World War I were no longer listed among the three theaters of the 1920s and 1930s that opened. Those early movie theaters had been repurposed for other building uses either as apartments or meeting places. The ones that opened during
240-589: A navy pilot and was attached to Fighting Squadron 9, on board USS Ranger , in November 1942. On 8 November 1942, he led three flights in support of the initial phase of Operation Torch , the assault and occupation of Morocco . In the first two flights he led his sections against airdromes at Rabat Sale and Port Lyautey , destroying at least 17 hostile planes on the ground. During the third his section provided direct support to ground forces by destroying several machine gun nests. Two days later he participated in
288-550: A parking lot. An Irish pub now resides where Satriale's was located. The film Spinning Gold , which had been delayed during the pandemic for completion, had scenes filmed in Kearny. The 2022 horror movie, Smile had a scene filmed at Jersey Oil located at 926 Passaic Avenue. The film is attributed as entirely filmed in New Jersey. Kearny Point has two studios that are part of the film and television industry. Kearny Mayor Al Santos confirmed, "...our vision for Kearny Point as
336-610: A period of 214 years, when it was torn-down by a land development company, despite the company's offers to transfer the land to an organization that would be able to pay to maintain the property. In the middle 19th century, Kearny was the upper, or northern, section of the Township of Harrison. A prominent citizen and resident of the upper section, General N. M. Halsted, felt it was impossible under these political conditions for his section to obtain proper recognition. He engaged an energetic campaign for an independent township. He succeeded when
384-609: A road that today is referred to as the Belleville Turnpike , which was originally constructed in 1759 using cedar logs from the nearby swamps. During September 1777, General Henry Clinton , head of the British Expeditionary Forces in America, selected Schuyler Mansion for his headquarters during one of his more important raiding operations, which included the famed Battle of Second River. The Mansion stood until 1924,
432-478: A specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name (s) to the link. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Micka&oldid=1012798325 " Categories : Surnames Czech-language surnames Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles USS Micka (DE-176) USS Micka (DE-176)
480-514: A staggered basis, with one of the two seats from each of the four wards coming up for election in two consecutive years followed by two years with no elections. The Mayor and Council operate on a legislative basis, with the Mayor having veto power. The day-to-day operations are the responsibility of the Town Administrator whose duties are specified by local ordinance, and who generally carries out
528-477: A total of $ 128 million a year, making it one of the county's largest employers. Henry J. Hill, the mayor of Kearny at the time of the AT&;T Kearny Works closure, had himself worked 41 years at the facility as a manufacturing manager and retired three years prior to the closure. In 1982, filming occurred in Kearny at a railroad bridge previously owned by Conrail until closure in 1977. The abandoned bridge, located at
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#1733085011172576-435: Is a town in the western part of Hudson County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey , and a suburb of Newark . As of the 2020 United States census , the town's population was 41,999, an increase of 1,315 (+3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 40,684, which in turn reflected an increase of 171 (+0.4%) from the 40,513 counted in the 2000 census . Kearny is named after Civil War general Philip Kearny . It began as
624-481: Is one of New Jersey's remaining Carnegie libraries , and houses a museum on its third floor which mounts exhibitions related to the history and culture of the town and has a collection of artifacts related to the town's namesake. In 2023, the town acquired a former church for $ 1.5 million, which it intends to convert to a cultural center. Kearny is governed under the Town form of New Jersey municipal government. It
672-417: Is one of nine municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and Town Council, who are elected on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. The Mayor is elected directly by the voters at-large to a four-year term of office. The Town Council, comprised of eight members, is elected by the voters to four-year terms of office on
720-479: Is the primary gathering spot for celebrants and observers. The largest park is West Hudson Park , shared with Harrison, which contains a variety of sports fields, recreational areas, and an artificial pond. The second largest recreational zone is the Kearny Playground at Gunnel Oval. The 2010 United States census counted 40,684 people, 13,462 households, and 9,921 families in the town. The population density
768-564: Is varied in topography and roughly divided into three parts: the Kearny Uplands , the Kearny Meadows and South Kearny , where the Hackensack and Passaic rivers meet. Main thoroughfares include the eponymous Kearny Avenue (the local segment of Ridge Road / Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard), Bergen Avenue, Midland Avenue, Schuyler Avenue and Passaic Avenue. A number of small parks running along
816-560: The 2000 United States census there were 40,513 people, 13,539 households, and 9,802 families residing in the town. The population density was 4,433.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,711.7/km ). There were 13,872 housing units at an average density of 1,518.0 units per square mile (586.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 75.75% White , 3.97% African American , 0.37% Native American , 5.50% Asian , 0.07% Pacific Islander , 10.04% from other races , and 4.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.34% of
864-683: The Charleston, South Carolina , Navy Yard for overhaul preparatory to her transfer to the Pacific. Micka arrived at Pearl Harbor on 15 August, the day after Japan agreed to surrender under the terms of the Potsdam Declaration . She remained in Hawaii , conducting local exercises, until 18 December, when, with over 300 naval passengers, she got underway for the east coast. She disembarked her passengers at Boston , Massachusetts, on 6 January and sailed at
912-665: The Kearny Uplands . In 1876, the Mile End Thread Mills started operating, giving employment to several hundred operators. In 1883, the Marshall Flax Spinning Company of England erected a large plant in Kearny, known as the Linen Thread Company. Their need for experienced flax spinners brought an influx of workers from other sections of the British Isles . Families of those early textile workers were
960-472: The Passaic River are collectively called Riverbank Park . The largest, located on the colloquial "Bunnyland Hill", is a gift from Kearny's veterans. It is named after a small zoo named Bunnyland, which was maintained by the local Kiwanis Club , that occupied part of the present Bunnyland Hill in the 20th century. During Kearny's Fourth of July celebrations (which include a fireworks display), Bunnyland Hill
1008-403: The 1920s and 1930s took a few decades to close. The Lincoln Theater was operating until August 2015. The empty Lincoln Theater was placed for sale after the closure, until September 2022 when it was purchased for $ 975,000. The new owner realized opening the theater again, without movie business knowledge, would not be the plans for the business and will proceed instead to have apartments approved by
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#17330850111721056-1173: The Congoleum Nairn Company of Kearny, giving further impetus to local industrial growth. This also led to the growth in the Scottish American population which in the 1960s was about 21,000, accounting for more than half of the town's residents. In 1902, the Lovell–Dressel Company, manufacturers of marine and railway lamps and fixtures, located in Kearny adjacent to the Erie Railroad . Other industries which located in Kearny include: Swift & Company , Koppers Company, Theobald Industries, Standard Tool & Manufacturing , Wilkata Box Company, Harris Steel Company and L & R Manufacturing. Cargo ships were built at Kearny Yards during World War I , and warships during World War II . On June 15, 1928, Western Electric broke ground on their second manufacturing facility at 110 Central Avenue to be known as Kearny Works, which would grow to 3,579,000 square feet (332,500 m ) throughout
1104-619: The NJ Legislature of 1867 on March 14, adopted "an act creating the Township of Kearny". The town was named to honor Major General Philip Kearny , Commander of the New Jersey Forces in the Civil War and the owner of the mansion known as Belle Grove (or Belgrove ), locally called "Kearny Castle". On April 8, 1867, the first election of town officers was held. General N. M. Halsted was elected Chairman. The first official seat of Government
1152-468: The Navy Cross USS Micka (DE-176) , named in his honor Jan Micka (born 1995), Czech swimmer Mike Micka (1921–1989), American football player Tomáš Micka (born 1983), Czech ice hockey player See also [ edit ] Mica (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Surname list This page lists people with the surname Micka . If an internal link intending to refer to
1200-571: The Passaic River is called the NX Bridge and it was used for the motion picture, Annie . Several scenes were done with the bridge in its open position. Locals call this bridge the "Annie Bridge" and has not had freight operations since the closure. Scenes from the HBO drama series The Sopranos were filmed in Kearny. One of its buildings, used for Satriale's Pork Store , was later razed to prepare for
1248-531: The Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in November 1992, the town's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in November 2023. Since its inception, there has been $ 27 million in tax revenue that has been invested based on revenue from the Urban Enterprise Zone. The Kearny Public Library
1296-709: The attack on the Mediouna airdrome, conducting strafing runs at low altitudes. On his fifth run his plane was hit by antiaircraft fire, crashed and he was killed. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross . The ship was laid down on 3 May 1943 by the Federal Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co., Kearny, New Jersey ; launched on 22 August 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Edward Micka, widow of Lieutenant Micka; and commissioned on 23 September 1943. Assigned to Escort Division 24 Micka guarded merchantmen and naval supply vessels plying
1344-401: The average family size was 3.28. In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.0 males. The median income for a household in
1392-432: The closures evident, the officials needed to offset the $ 1.6 million loss by drawing new industry to Kearny with incentives. Portions of the town are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Kearny was selected in 1983 as one of the initial group of 10 zones chosen to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within
1440-595: The end of the month for Green Cove Springs, Florida . At Green Cove Springs she decommissioned and entered the Atlantic Reserve Fleet on 14 June 1946. Micka remained berthed in the St. Johns River until struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 August 1965, and sold for scrapping to Peck Iron & Metals Co., on 15 May 1967. Kearny, New Jersey Kearny ( / ˈ k ɑːr n i / KAR -nee )
1488-556: The first steam engine to America from England; it was used to pump out the deep mine shaft. The engine was secretly delivered by its engineer, Josiah Hornblower . The engine and mines were destroyed by fire in 1772 and remained idle for some years. Schuyler Mansion played a role during the American Revolutionary War Era. When Lord Howe of England took possession of New York Harbor , the proximity of Schuyler Mansion drew many of his officers. They generally traveled over
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1536-681: The nucleus of Kearny's present population. The Puraline Manufacturing Company, later called the Arlington Company, which became a subsidiary of E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company , had purchased a large tract of land east of the Arlington Station on the Erie Railroad extending well out, north of the railroad embankment, into the meadowland. In 1887, Sir Michael Nairn established the Nairn Linoleum Company of Kirkcaldy in Scotland, now
1584-524: The original Crown Grant of 30,000 acres (120 km ) obtained by Major William Sandford of Barbados on July 4, 1668. Major Sandford named it New Barbadoes Neck after his old home. As was the custom of the time, the Major paid 20 pounds sterling to Chief Tantaqua of the Hackensack tribe for all their reserve rights and titles. Sanford's Uncle, Major Nathaniel Kingsland acquired the property in 1708 and sold
1632-435: The population were under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 106.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 105.7 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income
1680-411: The population. There were 13,539 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and
1728-419: The population. Of the 13,462 households, 33.5% had children under the age of 18; 51.6% were married couples living together; 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.3% were non-families. Of all households, 21.0% were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.28. 20.7% of
1776-541: The town for the property redevelopment. There are no movie theaters currently operating in the township. Here was a list of the former theaters: According to the United States Census Bureau , the town had a total area of 10.27 square miles (26.6 km ), including 8.84 square miles (22.9 km ) of land and 1.43 square miles (3.7 km ) of water (13.91%). Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within
1824-565: The town include Arlington, New Jersey , Schuylers Corner and West Arlington. The town is bordered by East Newark and Harrison in Hudson County, and by Lyndhurst and North Arlington in Bergen County . The Passaic River separates the town from Newark and Belleville , both located in Essex County . The Hackensack River separates it from Secaucus and Jersey City . The town
1872-521: The town was $ 47,757, and the median income for a family was $ 54,596. Males had a median income of $ 38,672 versus $ 30,620 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 20,886. About 6.1% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over. In 1982, the Kearny Works plant was assessed for property tax purposes at $ 23.9 million and represented about 7.3 percent of
1920-415: The towns' total tax base. The real estate taxes for the plant were $ 1.6 million but a closure was upcoming for 1983. According to Mayor Hill, Western Electric was one of the largest taxpayer's for the town. According to Ronnie Connors, assistant tax assessor, the company appealed with the town December 1982 for tax relief and agreement was reduced assessment to between $ 17 million and $ 18 million for 1983. With
1968-518: The upper western tract of the Grant for 300 pounds sterling to Captain Arent Schuyler two years later. The new purchase included present-day Kearny, North Arlington , Lyndhurst and Kingsland. Shortly after Schuyler's purchase of his new homestead, a peculiar green stone was uncovered. It was sent to England for analysis and he learned that it contained 80% copper. His opening of a copper mine brought
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2016-542: The waters of the eastern Atlantic from Recife, Brazil , to New York City until 12 November 1944. She then reported at Recife for three months of mid-ocean anti-submarine patrols with the U.S. 4th Fleet . Detached in March 1945, she steamed north; served briefly with the Eastern Sea Frontier on anti-submarine patrol; and then completed a round trip voyage to Oran , Algeria , as convoy escort. On 11 June she entered
2064-510: The years and be the second- largest Western Electric manufacturing plant built before the 1930s, behind the Hawthorne Works at Cicero, Illinois . Between 1925 and 1986, the Kearny Works of Western Electric employed as many as 24,000 in producing a variety of hardware and supplies for the Bell System . It was sold by AT&T in 1984, by which time the plant had 4,000 employees who earned
2112-410: Was $ 58,698 (with a margin of error of ±$ 3,838) and the median family income was $ 66,272 (±$ 3,803). Males had a median income of $ 45,360 (±$ 2,598) versus $ 38,668 (±$ 3,893) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 24,977 (±$ 1,022). About 7.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over. As of
2160-481: Was 4,636.5 people per square mile (1,790.2 people/km ). There were 14,180 housing units at an average density of 1,616.0 units per square mile (623.9 units/km ). The racial makeup was 73.57% (29,933) White , 5.37% (2,186) Black or African American , 0.40% (163) Native American , 4.41% (1,793) Asian , 0.08% (32) Pacific Islander , 12.53% (5,099) from other races , and 3.63% (1,478) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 39.95% (16,253) of
2208-573: Was a Cannon -class destroyer escort in service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. She was sold for scrap in 1967. Edward Micka was born on 10 October 1915 at Cayuga, North Dakota . He enlisted in the United States Navy on 19 June 1934. Appointed midshipman from the Navy at large the following year, he was commissioned Ensign on 1 June 1939. He served on USS Minneapolis and USS Clemson prior to receiving his wings as
2256-614: Was taken. The first schoolhouse was housed in the Town Hall built at Kearny and Woodland Avenues in 1873. The Highland Hose No. 4 firehouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places , was built in 1895. The town's nickname, "Soccer Town, U.S.A." is derived from a soccer tradition that originated in the mid-1870s, when thousands of Scottish and Irish immigrants settled in the town, after two Scottish companies, Clark Thread Company and Nairn Linoleum, opened two local mills and
2304-532: Was three rooms in the old Lodi Hotel, on the northeast corner of Schuyler and Harrison Avenues. In the early 1870s, Kearny erected its first Town Hall, on the corner of Kearny and Woodland Avenues, the present site of the Knox Presbyterian Church Parish Hall. This served as a Town Hall, Court House, and Schoolhouse. The Minute Book of the Township states on August 16, 1870, the first step toward establishing Kearny's present public school system
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