Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez says she’s investigating the disappearance of cash – the proceeds of…
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.
Santos seeks new 4-year term, will face challenge from local realtor Ferreira; nomination for 4 council seats also up for grabs
For the first time in more than a decade, there will be a contested Democratic primary…
Sivella, his ticket, returned to May 11 ballot
A Bergen County Judge has ordered five candidates, originally deemed ineligible by the township’s clerk, back…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to our local funeral directors
One year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic was growing completely out of control, there was one…
Obituaries for April 7, 2021
Manuela Camiño Riadigos Manuela Camiño Riadigos of Kearny, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died March 30,…
Kearny man, in this week’s blotter, now charged with Lyndhurst jewelry-store burglary, Auteri says
A man who appeared in this week’s Kearny police blotter is in even more trouble after…
TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS — A look at how Harrison’s DPW leads the way & sets the bar
When you think of a town’s Department of Public Works, a few things probably come to…
EDITORIAL: COVID-19’s toll on mental health
The numbers are staggering. COVID-19 has led to a serious toll on Americans’ mental health. According…
Obituaries for March 31, 2021
William H. Kotchkowski William H. Kotchkowski, 65, of Whippany, formerly of North Arlington, died March 24,…
THE NOT-SO-HAPPY LITTLE PAINTING
Belleville Mayor Michael Melham says a recent controversy about his possession of a classic painting is…
EDITORIAL — Belleville painting is hardly in unsafe hands with mayor
There’s a lot going on in this world of ours. We just marked the first anniversary…
Obituaries for March 24, 2021
Dominick ‘Dank‘ Connor Dominick “Dank” Connor, 93, of North Arlington died March 3, 2021. Born December…
2 fires in 2 hours today in Lyndhurst
The Lyndhurst Fire and Police departments had a busy go of it this morning (Wednesday, March…
EDITORIAL — No parade? No problem
This is normally a time of year where a lot is happening. The clocks move forward…
Obituaries for March 17, 2021
Edwin G. Marshman Sr. Edwin G. Marshman Sr. of Kearny died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at…
4 local men — 2 from Harrison, 1 each from Kearny and Belleville — face life behind bars after fed drug bust, US Att’y says
Five men, including two from Harrison and one each from Kearny and Belleville, face up to…
BETTERING BELLEVILLE
FOR DECADES, previous town leaders have been unable in repeated attempts to lure investors to a…
EDITORIAL — What a year it’s been for all of us
It’s almost eerie to look back at The Observer of March 11, 2020. It included the…
Obituaries for March 10, 2021
Kevin Canessa Sr., the father of The Observer's Kevin Canessa Jr., died Feb. 13, 2021, in…
FROM DREAM TO REALITY — New Lyndhurst PD comm center opens
A few months ago, Lyndhurst Police Lts. Paul F. Haggerty and Vincent Auteri said I was…
Veterans banner program returning to North Arlington
You may have seen the banners that donned Ridge Road last summer. Each had a photo…
EDITORIAL — Bergen County must do better with COVID-19 vaccines
When Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos expressed his disappointment a few weeks ago that Kearny was…
Obituaries for March 3, 2021
Virginia ‘Ginger’ Catena Ginger Catena, 76, died peacefully surrounded by her children on Feb. 20. 2021.…
King: Body pulled from Passaic River was ‘deceased adult man’
Kearny Police Chief George King released the following information about a body pulled from the Passaic…
East Newark overhauls website with user-friendly redesign
East Newark’s new website has been redesigned to make it much easier for officials to communicate…
KEARNY’S JABLONSKI TO LEAD HUDSON VICINAGE
The Hudson County judge whose rulings were instrumental in keeping the Keegan Landfill closed during a…
EDITORIAL — In thanks to Santos and NJSEA for keeping Keegan closed
Last week, we brought you and update for the first time about the status of the…
Obituaries for Feb. 24, 2021
Keith J. Brown Keith J. Brown, 54, of Ocean Gate, died peacefully Feb. 14, 2021. Keith…