Emma Quintana remembers vividly when she realized she might have breast cancer. It was 1999, and…
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.
North Arlington scores $500K in money it was owed for years by NJSEA
North Arlington has finally gotten its long-promised fair share from the Meadowlands District. In a three-year…
Elevated soil gas levels lead to temporary closure of Lyndhurst’s Washington School
Washington School, Lyndhurst, remained closed through at least Monday, Sept. 17, while environmental officials continued to…
2 men shot, one fatally, in Harrison
Two men were shot — one is dead — following an early Sunday morning shooting in…
In about face, Hudson County wants out of ICE deal by 2020
Hudson County officials will initiate a “Path to Exit” from its contract to hold in custody…
Lyndhurst Beautification Commission recommends strict garage sale, business-signage guidelines
Tired of seeing garish commercial signs, unseemly shop awnings or out-of-control flea markets? Well, the Lyndhurst…
EDITORIAL: UEZ vital to Kearny’s overall economic well-being
Several weeks ago, we ran a story about the possibility that an Urban Enterprise Zone program…
Obituaries for Aug. 28, 2018
Maria Perrone Maria Perrone, 71, of Belleville, died Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. Born in Acri, Italy,…
Buccaneers turn to new leader in Johnson to turn around program
Jermain Johnson has traveled down this coaching road before, tackling the challenge of leaving comfortable confines…
Lyndhurst boys’ soccer: Moving on after graduation
The Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team posted a 10-9-1 record last year. “We could have…
Teens head to camp this week and will bring positive message back to peers
By Kevin Canessa This week, a group of Kearny teenagers head out to a camp in…
Obituaries for Aug. 22, 2018
Zenon Jankiewicz Zenon Jankiewicz, of Kearny, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018 He was 90. Visiting…
Have you ever left a kid in a hot car?
By Kevin Canessa As someone who spent four full years in the oppressive heat of South…
Lyndhurst kids learn ins and outs of policing @ Junior Police Academy
LYNDHURST — While many youngsters were sleeping in and taking life easy in the midst of…