The total number of fires in America rose 8% in 2020 over 2019, results from the…
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.
Man steals car as its owner inflated tires: Nutley PD
A stolen vehicle was reported to police in Nutley Oct. 26 — and it all happened…
Seals & other police officers killed in line of duty to be honored at Blue Mass; Jersey native killed in Capitol insurrection will also be honored
Two local late police officers and one killed in the Capitol Hill insurrection of Jan. 6,…
Eastbound exit to Fish House Road opening Friday, but Wittpenn will be closed for the weekend, NJDOT says
The New Jersey Department of Transportation will open the new Route 7 eastbound ramp to Fish…
AG says it’s investigating police-involved shooting in Lyndhurst
The Attorney General’s Office says it is conducting an investigation into an apparent suicide by firearm…
Kearny soccer teams headed to Red Bull Arena Thursday; boys and girls teams play in respective county title games … boys vs. Harrison
It’s one thing for the Kearny High School soccer teams – both boys’ and girls’ squads…
35 years ago, Shea shook, mom & I were there and (we) I almost missed it
By the time you read this, the 2021 World Series will be underway, with either the…
Groundbreaking for new amphitheater, comfort station at Riverside Park is Tuesday in NA
The renaissance in Bergen County’s park system continues locally as ground will be broken in Riverside…
5K will honor Belleville’s veterans
Registration is open for the Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, an event dedicated to the…
What’s the Red Cross saying about trick-or-treating in 2021?
If you’re a parent of children of trick-or-treating age, it’s possible this or a similar thought…
September Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Schuyler School
Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s September Students of the…
Heading to JC this weekend? Expect Tonnele Avenue circle closures
Ramps will be closed at the Tonnele Circle in Jersey City this weekend to replace crash…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — LaClair says Murphy truly does get the middle class
To the Editor: Mr. Long says Gov. (Philip D.) Murphy should not be re-elected because he…