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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.
St. Stephen’s Corpus Christi procession upcoming as is Eucharistic Revival
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BCPO: North Arlington mum arrested on neglect charges after her 6-month-old ingested opioids
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Kearny’s Valdez says he believes he’ll beat Cifelli in county commissioner primary
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WHATCo is bringing the Bard to West Hudson. In a unique collaboration with the Teaneck New…
NA Memorial Day Parade set for next week
North Arlington will hosts its Memorial Day Parade and celebration Monday, May 29, to honor U.S.…
Kearny Eats! lineup announced
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Obituaries for May 24, 2023
Paul S. Sullivan Paul S. Sullivan, 58, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of North Arlington, died May…
COMMENTARY — Archdiocese & NJ Reentry Corp. hit grand slam with new addiction program
Last week, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, the archbishop of Newark and James E. McGreevey, New Jersey’s…
Bishop Cruz will celebrate Memorial Day Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery
Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark invites veterans, their families and friends, and all faithful…
More than 1,500 get degrees at HCCC
The Hudson County Community College Class of 2023 found ways to demonstrate commitment, determination and strength…
WARNING — Group ‘Citizens Behind the Badge’ are scammers targeting Lyndhurst residents
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