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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
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.
NA adopts budget early, borough has $4M surplus: Pronti
Borough officials have once again adopted the North Arlington municipal budget in a timely fashion. The…
Doyle announces launch of Kearny’s Hometown Heroes banner program
The Kearny Hometown Heroes Banners Program, an initiative to honoring and recognize the men and women…
Longtime Kearny lawyer Larry Brady dies in Florida aged 83
Lawrence Peter “Larry” Brady, known locally for his work with the law firm Doyle & Brady,…
Nutley’s new mayor spearheads fixing sunken veteran’s gravestone
As Memorial Day nears, Nutley Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Department of Public Affairs…
Kearny marks National Police Week
National Police Week was earlier this month and the Town of Kearny celebrated it by issuing…
YOUTH MOVEMENT — Kelly, at 39, is Nutley’s youngest-ever mayor
Nutley Town Hall was filled to capacity with family, friends, residents and supporters to witness the…
AMAZING TAG! Macfie gets dad’s military ID tag back … 40 to 50 years after they went missing
There were a few things of which Scott Macfie was certain when he became Kearny’s Police…
Obituaries for May 22, 2024
Ann Marie Appleton Ann Marie Appleton of Minneola, Florida, formerly of Harrison, died peacefully on Friday,…
Feds: Kearny man admits to possessing child pornography, transporting it
A Kearny man who is a former caseworker for the New Jersey Department of Children and…
Jersey 5th most victimized by cybercrime: report
Cybercrime continues to be a major threat to businesses, schools and individuals all over the United…
Harrison first responders, PSE&G workers train for potential gas emergency at Red Bull Arena
Harrison first responders are all very well trained. But some had a rare chance to train…
Cardinal Tobin will ordain 3 new priests this weekend
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., archbishop of Newark, will ordain three men to the priesthood during…
Jesus Christ: God with us — Corpus Christi procession returns to Kearny soon
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Catholics throughout the United States will observe the Solemnity of Corpus…
Stunning scene as Belleville Historical Society remembers the fallen
The bright sunshine and brilliant blue skies made for an emotional scene above the flags draped…