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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
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.
Kearny PD: 39 citations issued in single-day pedestrian safety enforcement operation
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the Kearny Police Department conducted a…
Loads of backpacks & supplies given to kids — at no cost — thanks to KPSUE
Scores of families were on hand Friday, Aug. 22, as Jenny Paz (holding up four fingers…
Caroselli: We could use more community policing in this country
To the Editor: It has become obvious to me that community policing is really more important…
Lyndhurst police arrest Queens man who scammed resident of $75K+
Most of the time, when residents are scammed out of a lot of money, there’s very…
Kearny UEZ hosting Scarecrow Stroll
Be sure to take part in the of the first-ever Kearny UEZ Scarecrow Stroll & Contest.…
Bipartisan bill championed by state PBA will strengthen mental-health protections for first responders
Gov. Philip D. Murphy signed legislation Aug. 21 proposed by the State PBA to enhance the…
Kearny PD: Cops arrest man who burgled Kearny Exxon 6 times
For a couple of weeks, on numerous occasions, when Ozzie Shahzad would come to work in…
Kearny PBA No. 21 offering free haircuts for students at Kearny’s Franklin & Washington Schools and East Newark School
The Kearny PBA is hosting a unique event Aug. 31 — and because of it, students…
News briefs for Aug. 20, 2025
Kearny UNICO hosting Wind Creek trip Kearny UNICO sponsors a bus trip to Wind Creek Casino…
Obituaries for Aug. 20, 2025
Alfredo DaSilva Cruz Alfredo DaSilva Cruz died Aug. 8, 2025. He was 73. Born in Murtosa,…
COMMENT: Perhaps Gloucester Township has the right idea on dealing with juvenile crime
It’s gained national attention, the ordinance the Township of Gloucester adopted July 28, 2025, and perhaps…
LPD: Habitual shoplifter arrested, charged accordingly
Sometimes, it’s best to quit while you’re ahead. But for one alleged habitual shoplifter, the allure…
Charity wrestling event returning to North Arlington this fall
For the fifth consecutive year, North Arlington will host an IWF Wrestling event Saturday, Oct. 4,…
DOT: Months-long closure coming to one Newark Avenue lane from Wittpenn Bridge
More traffic headaches are forthcoming for those who have to drive into Jersey City. Beginning at…
Lawdanski’s Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit and Community Health and Wellness Fair helps many in need
Here’s a look at images from the event.
Kearny PBA offering free haircuts for students of Kearny’s Washington School and the East Newark School
The Kearny PBA is hosting a unique event Aug. 31 — and because of it, students…
4 Kearny Girl Scouts awarded scholarships
Four Girls Scouts from Kearny are among several others who are Girl Scouts Heart of New…
Haggerty: LPD nabs 2 who drove into Lyndhurst in a stolen vehicle
It was just a week ago when we reminded the public about how foolish it is…
ALERT — Expect Skyway northbound lane closure Wednesday
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, the left lane on the Pulaski Skyway…
Auteri calls it a career, retiring after 27+ years on the job
When I first came back to Kearny from Florida in 2016, our editorial staff was a…
It’s been a while … so here’s a hodgepodge of things happening locally
Every so often, it’s fun for me to put together a hodgepodge column about local happenings…
Obituaries for Aug. 6, 2025
Julia Rodrigues Julia Rodrigues died July 30, 2025. She was 80. Born in Arcos de Valedevez,…
Kearny native wins AAU National Championship
Stein Thelusma and his family had just started their summer vacation at the Jersey Shore when…
Lyndhurst PD arrest man driving around in stolen vehicle
We have told the public on countless occasions — Lyndhurst has cameras and license plate readers…
Important information about Kearny Public School Uniform Exchange for 2025
Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule for distribution of unforms and school supplies by the…
LPD: Woman passed out in Uber was high
She fell asleep in an Uber, and then that Newark woman wound up behind bars a…
LPD: Kearny man arrested following Lyndhurst shoplifting
Police in Lyndhurst recently nabbed a Kearny man who allegedly shoplifted from a Valley Brook Avenue…
Lawdanski bringing mobile breast cancer vehicle, wellness fair to Girl Scout Leadership Center
The Mammography in Motion Mobile Unit and a Community Health and Wellness Fair take place Friday,…