The Town of Kearny is mourning the unexpected and sudden death of one of its most…
Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
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.
Nutley VFW, other posts, taking part in major essay contests for middle and high schoolers
The Nutley VFW — along with posts throughout the country — sponsor two essay contests that…
Lane and shoulder closures upcoming on Rt. 21
Get ready for some traffic nightmares on Route 21. The New Jersey Department of Transportation has…
WHATCo’s Rock of Ages set for Aug. 20
The West Hudson Arts and Theater Company’s outdoor summer schedule continues with a “Rock of Ages”…
Coverage of crime not in our towns
Dear Readers: You may have noticed, the last few days, a few posts on TheObserver.com about…
Sights from the Kearny Junior Police Academy
The Kearny Junior Police Academy is underway this week at Lincoln School and Sgt. Adriano Marques…
ECPO: Irvington man shot dead in Newark
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark police are investigating the shooting death of an Irvington…
ECPO: Man, 34, shot dead on Newark’s South 20th Street
The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office and Newark Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting of a…
COMMENTARY — Sickeningly, because of bail reform, punk who pummeled New York City cop was released six hours after his heinous act
If you have not yet seen the video, perhaps you ought not. It’s that bad. But…
Obituaries for Aug. 3, 2022
Barbara Mary Kingeter Barbara Mary Kingeter, (Blazas), 90, died peacefully in her sleep at home on…
BREAKING — Kearny man, 42, charged in connection with death of Newark FD Captain, ECPO says
A Kearny man has been arrested in connection with the death of a Newark Fire Captain,…
Concert set for tonight in Nutley postponed
The Summer Concert featuring The Rick Martin Orchestra originally scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. has…
Nutley VFW hosting Movie Night Aug. 4
Nutley VFW Post 493 hosts its first-ever movie night Thursday, Aug. 4, with a feature presentation…
With the rise in mercury comes a rise in scams, PSE&G says
The rise in mercury carries with it a rise in scammers scamming the scammable.
TRAFFIC ALERT — Expect closures at Tonnelle Circle the next 4 nights
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) says overnight lane and ramp closures on Tonnelle Avenue/Route…
PBA, FMBA & CS-11 donate 50 pool passes to Kearny residents
With the recent heatwave bringing temperatures above 100°, Kearny’s three labor unions — in conjunction with…
Kearny PD will observe National Night Out Aug. 2
The Kearny Police Department will join law-enforcement agencies around the country in celebration of National Night…
Woman’s Club of Arlington awards 9 scholarships
The Woman’s Club of Arlington (WCA) has a long history of recognizing outstanding Kearny High School…
OBITUARY — Mary Ann DiBartolomeo at 82
Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo of Jersey City died peacefully Sunday,…
GoFundMe set up for Hudson CO beaten by inmate
Nearly $25,000 has been raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the Hudson County corrections officer who…
Newark man arrested in Kearny, is charged with killing Belleville bodega owner, ECPO says
The man authorities believe killed a Belleville man who owned and operated a bodega in Newark…
Unique art collection was on display at Kearny Library
The Kearny Public Library recently highlighted one of its most unique collections as part of a…
East Newark hosting National Night Out festivities for second time ever
East Newark will join towns across the country in taking part in National Night Out, from…
OBITUARY — Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo at 82
Mary Ann B. Di Bartolomeo of Jersey City died peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022. She…
Belleville recipient of AARP challenge grant
Belleville has been selected to receive a 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant, one of eight grantees…
In support of Kearny’s grant application for new trees
If you’ve lived in Kearny long enough, you know this is not a fun place to…
Obituaries for July 20, 2022
Jacqueline Dunphy-Howell Jackie Dunphy-Howell died July 12, 2022. She was 65. She lived most of her…
Clerk in Harrison’s construction office arrested on theft charges: Suarez
She's been a Harrison employee since 2015.