NUTLEY – It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of…
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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.
Belleville suspending alternate-side parking Dec. 15 until further notice
BELLEVILLE – Interim Township Manager Kevin Esposito’s office is advising residents that, as of Dec. 15,…
Police seek help locating woman last seen in Belleville
The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…
Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…
Park Ave. in NA closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. until further notice
NORTH ARLINGTON — Park Ave. is closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. today for construction, the…
90 displaced by three-alarm Kearny fire on Sunday
Above: A woman awaits rescue on a fire escape at a Beech St. fire Sunday afternoon…
Video of yesterday’s Beech Street fire
Thank you, Andy Taylor, for the great video.
STATE CHAMPS AGAIN!
Harrison defeats Haddon Township, 4-0, to win 25th NJSIAA state soccer title in school history (Photo…
This week’s e-Edition, classifieds are now posted
This week’s e-Edition and classifieds are now posted. We apologize for the delay.
(Updated 11/15 @ 11 p.m.) Nutley police need public’s help finding van that left scene of fatal hit and run
NUTLEY — On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Nutley police responded to a call of…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…
Route 21 crash claims two lives Monday night
Above: The approximate location of last night’s deadly crash. BELLEVILLE — A multi-vehicle crash on Route…
23-year-old Nutley man charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
A 23-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting and endangering the welfare…
Bloomfield’s Cunningham on watch in the Indo-Asia Pacific region
Quartermaster Seaman Fayden Cunningham, of Bloomfield, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89),…
NAPD: Don’t fall for phone scams
North Arlington residents have reported to police that they’ve received phone calls, mail and email from people…
UPDATE: 21-year-old Nutley man charged with breaking into elderly woman’s apartment
Above: Stephen Nemec A 21-year-old Nutley man has been arrested and charged with burglary after police…
Our sign has been updated!
Here’s a look at our new sign — at our new location, 39 Seeley Ave., Kearny.
Lyndhurst hosting Columbus Day event
The Township of Lyndhurst will hold a Columbus Day celebration Sunday, Oct. 12, from noon to…
Animal, family event is Oct. 4 at Library Park, Harrison
There will be a pet and family event on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to…
Tonight’s Nutley HS football game moved to Msgr. Owens Field
Due to weather conditions this week and the need to preserve the final stages of construction…
One dead in Lyndhurst shooting
The state Attorney General’s Shooting Response Team is investigating a fatal shooting of the driver of…
Nutley police arrest suspicious man who had warrants
During the past week, the Nutley Police Department responded to 120 calls for service, including 14…
Kearny man collared in Lyndhurst home invasion
LYNDHURST – A suspect in a home invasion incident in Lyndhurst has been placed under arrest,…
UPDATE: Missing Nutley woman found safely in Newark
Nutley Police have located Juilia Dellaguzzo, the 85-year-old missing woman who wandered off yesterday. Police say…
Sarlo, Sweeney to meet with Giangeruso, press to discuss DeJessa Bridge traffic issues
State Sens. Paul Sarlo and Stephen Sweeney will be meeting with Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso and…
Highlights from the Harrison police blotter
July 29 At 1:08 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on the 100 block of…
Duprees concert in NA cancelled tonight
North Arlington’s Concert featuring the Duprees that was scheduled for tonight at Riverside County Park, has…
NAPD seeks man who allegedly passed 4 fake $100s
The North Arlington Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving use of counterfeit $100 bills…