Gov. Philip D. Murphy, as expected, has nominated Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos to become a…
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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. is the editor of and broadcaster at The Observer, a place where he has served on and off 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 Facebook Live, 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 West Hudson to return to The Observer full time. Click Here to send Kevin an email.
Suarez: 15-year-old boy shot and killed in Jersey City
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the…
AG’s office announces plans to allow for safe, unadulterated elections
Several key measures by the Department of Law and Public Safety will be in effect as…
Knights hosting BBQ for council’s birthday
To celebrate the 72nd birthday of serving God, country and church and the local community, the…
Kearny FD puts on extraction demonstration at KHS
The Kearny Fire Department performed an extrication demonstration earlier this week at Kearny High School following…
Later this week, Belleville will be home to 2 new pickleball courts
One of the nation’s fastest-growing sports is coming to Belleville. The public is invited to attend…
Two neighboring towns cite Belleville Historical Society for its stone restoration work
The work of the Belleville Historical Society in restoring military monuments and the military gravestones of…
Kearny Police Department collaborates with Hyundai to combat nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia thefts
The Kearny Police Department is partnering with Hyundai to address the nationwide surge in vehicle thefts,…
NYSP: Belleville man dies from injuries sustained in jet ski collision
A 48-year-old Belleville man died May 27 as the result of the crash of two jet…
KGC cheerleaders go to Vagas, come home champions — again!
For just about 17 years, the Kearny Generals Cheerleaders — from here on, KGC — have…
What if instead of kids being butchered in Uvalde, it was politicians? Would THAT even matter?
Close your eyes for me and do a little fantasy meditation for a moment. In the…
St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession upcoming as is Eucharistic Revival
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids
A North Arlington mother whose half-year-old child ingested a suspected opioid has been arrested and charged…
Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary
Alex Valdez, of Kearny, knows he has an uphill battle to climb. After all, he’s challenging…