Democratic Mayor Carol Jean Doyle cruised to an easy victory over three-time mayoral candidate Republican Sydney…
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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. is the editor of and broadcaster at The Observer, an organization he has served since 2006. He is responsible for the editorial content of the newspaper and website, the production of the e-Newspaper, writing several stories per week (including the weekly editorial), conducting live broadcasts on social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, and X, including a weekly recap of the news — and much more behind the scenes. Between 2006 and 2008, he introduced the newspaper to its first-ever blog — which included podcasts, audio and video. Originally from Jersey City, Kevin lived in Kearny until 2004, lived in Port St. Lucie. Florida, for four years until February 2016 and in March of that year, he moved back to Kearny to return to The Observer full time. Click Here to send Kevin an email.
LPD arrests suspect with help from officers on scene, drone & K-9 unit
The Lyndhurst Police Department’s investment into technology has once again yielded great dividends. That’s because on…
50 donate to Kearny-Belleville Elks blood drive
The First Presbyterian Church of Arlington and the Kearny-Belleville Elks hosted a blood drive Nov. 1,…
Belleville schools collecting food, will distribute it Nov. 5
With the federal food assistance program being delayed during the ongoing government shutdown, the Belleville Public…
Lyndhurst PD, BCPO investigating weekend Valley Brook Ave. shooting
The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit and the Lyndhurst Police Department are jointly conducting…
Guy, Hudson’s mayors, take steps to what DC won’t: they’re keeping Americans from going hungry
As the White House and Congress fail to recognize the dreadful impact SNAP cuts will have…
NAPD: Two out of towners arrested, charged with stealing from mailbox
Two out-of-towners found out the hard way — committing crime in North Arlington never ends well.…
Kearny Police Officer Sean Wilson completes 125th prestigious NJSP Crime Scene Investigator Class
Kearny Police Officer Sean Wilson has completed the New Jersey State Police’s 125th Crime Scene Investigator…
OBITUARY — Harrison’s Joan Finnerty dies at 91, was prolific volunteer
Joan D. Finnerty Joan D. Finnerty, formerly a lifelong resident of Harrison, died surrounded by her…
OBITUARY — Maureen Garden at 59
With great sorrow, Caela and Ryan Garden announce the passing of their strong, kind and caring…
Elections set in North Arlington & Kearny next week
Voters will chose a mayor and four members of the Kearny Town Council as well as…
Flag that flew over Ft. McHenry now in Observer’s Kearny office
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented The Observer with an American flag that was flown above…
Obituaries for Oct. 29, 2025
Florence Nixon Florence Nixon (nee McLaughlin) died Oct. 22, 2025. She was 94. Born in Newark…
Incredibly fast work leads NAPD to reunite girl, 7, with dad after mom took her without permission
The smart and fast work of the North Arlington Police Department, combined with a stellar use…
NABOE ends pursuit of Queen of Peace’s LaSalle Center
The North Arlington Board of Education will no longer seek to acquire Queen of Peace’s LaSalle…
License plate reader leads Kearny PD to fugitive in stolen car wanted in 3 states
A license plate reader that led police to a stolen car yielded a much bigger catch…
Giangeruso, Melham and Pronti urge residents to apply for tax relief … before it’s too late
With the Oct. 31 deadline quickly approaching, the mayors of North Arlington, Belleville and Lyndhurst are…
BHS presents flag that flew over Fort McHenry to Belleville American Legion
The Belleville Historical Society recently presented Belleville American Legion Post 105 with an American flag which…
Lyndhurst OEM continues expansion
The Lyndhurst Office of Emergency Management continues to upgrade its emergency communication infrastructure and is urging…
News briefs
Woman’s Club’s EMD hosting ‘Winter Warmth’ project The Arligton Woman’s Club EMD sponsors a “Winter Warmth”…
Kearny sends two recruits to the police academy
Two new police recruits are heading to the police academy after the Kearny mayor and Town…
Obituaries for Oct. 22, 2025
Anthony Marino It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Marino, 71,…
Harrison boys soccer returns to the Hudson County final
In recent years, the Hudson County Tournament has proven to be successful in helping Harrison prepare…
KPD arrests man who was likely burgling copper from PSE&G plant
A Kearny patrolman’s instincts led to the arrest of a suspicious man in South Kearny near…
Hudson corrections officer arrested, is alleged to have provided inmates with drugs
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Internal Affairs Unit has arrested four individuals — including a Hudson…
Expect road closures for paving beginning Oct. 20 in Kearny
Several streets in Kearny will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 20, as they’re milled and paved.…
After 2 residential burglaries & multi-agency police chase, 2 suspects apprehended with loaded handgun: Kearny PD
An investigation into two forced-entry residential burglaries in Kearny and an attempted burglary in Union culminated…
Lyndhurst PD taking part in DEA Drug Takeback Day
Residents of Lyndhurst may safely and anonymously drop off their unused prescription drugs at police headquarters,…
Lincoln Middle School robotics instructor receives prestigious national recognition
Lincoln Middle School automation and robotics instructor Patricia Hester-Fearon has been selected as one of only…
Red Bulls award $5K for new gym equipment to Franklin School’s fifth-graders after winning challenge
Franklin School in Kearny celebrated a major achievement after being named the top-performing school in the…