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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.
Thinking of listing your Kearny home on Airbnb during World Cup? Better think that over
You may have recently seen either an ad or story in another publication about Air B&B…
In Nutley, firefighters go way beyond extinguishing blazes
Nutley Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and the Nutley Fire Department want residents to know — there’s much…
Belleville HS senior awarded Coca Cola $20K scholarship
Whisper Tawdross, a senior at Belleville High School, has been recognized as one of the country’s outstanding high…
BCPO: Belleville man, 36, reportedly assaulted minor in North Arlington, is released from custody after arrest
A 36-year-old Belleville man has been arrested after it is alleged he engaged in explicit sexual…
Senior citizens revel at annual dinner, performance at KHS
Kearny High School continued its 20+-year tradition of community connection, hosting the annual Senior Citizen Appreciation…
Sights from the 2026 West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Click on each image to see it enlarged. From Sunday, March 15, 2026. All images taken…
Lyndhurst PD: 2 Garfield men who stole $44K+ in copper nabbed thanks to quick detective work
Two Garfield men who were able to steal more than $40,000 in copper from a building…
NAPD arrests man whose headlights were off and who had gun in car
A man who drove into North Arlington this week with his headlights off and without a…
ALERT — Doyle Democrats announce candidacies
The field of candidates running for Kearny Town Council is beginning to take shape. Mayor Carol…
COMMENTARY — A hodgepodge of thoughts as March comes in
A few random, yet important, thoughts … • Saturday, Feb. 28, was a great day for…
On the same night, at the same venue, Kearny celebrates parade marshals & PBA’s finest
On the social calendar in Kearny, there are certain days that serve as a reminder of…
Obituary — John W. Enright Sr.
John W. Enright Sr. of North Arlington, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. He was 71. A…
Harrison PD seeking re-accreditation — find how to offer input
A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police will examine…
Nutley veterinarian will run in London Marathon
A veterinarian from Nutley will travel across the pond to fundraise for cancer prevention research in…
Two Harrison police officers save life of non-responsive child
Two Harrison police officers heroically saved the life of a child who had an obstructed airway…
Obituaries for Feb. 25, 2026
James Teresco James “Jim” Teresco, a cherished husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully Feb. 17,…
KPD: Man, 79, arrested after exposing self, performing sex act & showing porn to kid he paid to shovel snow
A 79-year-old Kearny man was behind bars (not for very long, though) after he is alleged…
LPD arrest man who took off on them in January
Lyndhurst police officers are tenacious. And in this case, though it took a while, that tenacity…
Lyndhurst issues snow-emergency updates
As the Township of Lyndhurst prepares to enter the recovery phase at the end of this…
ALERT — Updated Kearny snow-removal information
The Kearny DPW will conduct snow removal at the Town Hall parking lot today. All vehicles…
Melham livid ECPO decides not to charge man who doxxed his home with image, making it appear to be an ICE facility
Bellville Mayor Michael A. Melham says the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office is skirting its duty to…
Washington School in Kearny announces second quarter honors
John Adamski, Principal of Washington School in Kearny, announced the following students who have achieved academic…
Lyndhurst Girls Association hosts Valentine’s fundraiser
During a recent Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for the Libbie Lindsay Little House (home to the Lyndhurst…
Obituary — Patricia ‘Pat’ A. Caggiano
Patricia ‘Pat’ A. Caggiano She carried the love of Christ into every life she touched. Patricia…
Obituaries for Feb. 18, 2026
Peter J. Gleason Retired Kearny Police Department Sgt. Peter J. Gleason, 56, of Rutherford, died Feb…
School district honors Kearny’s crossing guards
The Kearny School District on Tuesday, Feb. 10, honored those who help keep students safe each…
Belleville’s new clerk thriving in new role
The Belleville township clerk’s office is a generally a bustling place, where a resident might need…
Retired Kearny police Sgt. Peter Gleason dies at 56
Retired Kearny Police Department Sgt. Peter J. Gleason, 56, of Rutherford, died Feb 12, 2026 at…