Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
Hudson County Corrections Officer charged in double murder, ECPO says
A Hudson County Corrections Officer has been charged in connection with a double homicide that took…
CAPPED AS PLANNED — 14 months later, Keegan closure project on target for October completion
It’s been 14 months since residents got the “miraculous” news that the Keegan Landfill, after months…
EDITORIAL — Please curb your dogs!
Kearny resident Eileen Verdi generally has a good finger on the pulse of what’s happening in…
Obituaries for Feb. 17, 2021
Sean M. Lowry Sean M. Lowry died Feb. 9, 2021. He was 40. Born in Belleville,…
PSA from Hudson County on COVID-19 vaccine
Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise has launched a public-awareness campaign featuring a diverse set of…
BCPO: East Newark man among 22 arrested & charged in human trafficking, prostitution ring
An East Newark man was one of 22 people who reportedly orchestrated a human trafficking and…
Obituaries for Feb. 10, 2021
Amadis Miguel Jiménez Amadis Miguel Jiménez transcended life in this world to join his Lord Jesus…
EDITORIAL — In Tony Mondaro we trust
Well, we all seem to have gotten through the recent snow storm. Of course, we certainly…
Bergen prosecutor says NA man sexually assaulted child younger than 13
A North Arlington man has been arrested on numerous sexually-based charges, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella…
Santos displeased with ‘opaque’ vaccine process
Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos is not happy with the way the COVID-19 vaccine is being…
BIG CHANGE IN SCRIPTS
Well, if you’re one of those people who likes to pick up your prescriptions after getting…
EDITORIAL — Somehow, people are still using the street to dispose of masks …
For those of us out there old enough, perhaps you might recall, oh, it’s probably 25…
Obituaries for Feb. 3, 2021
Peter Justin Millar Peter Justin Millar tragically lost his life on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, after…
MIRACLE ON THE PASSAIC
Jennifer Karl, a resident of Washington, D.C., and formerly of Jersey City, will forever remember the…
Kearny man ‘Twisted’ over improper COVID-19 mask disposal
Anyone who knows Kearny’s Len Twist is aware of his greatest passion — feeding feral cats…
EDITORIAL — Have a driveway? A garage? Please use it for the sake of others
On the surface, this editorial might seem like outright complaining. But the truth is, it’s not.…
Mega COVID-19 testing center opens in local town
A new mega COVID-19 drive-thru testing center capable of handling up to 2,400 patients daily has…
LYNDHURST LIFESAVER
Imagine being able to claim that something you did saved a human life. Now, imagine that…
EDITORIAL — In a very dark world, there’s still some brightness left
Turning on the television these days is a risky proposition, especially if you’re among those who…
Obituaries for Jan. 20, 2021
Margaret K. Kelly Margaret K. Kelly, (nee Hacker), 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at her…
Kearny girls’ hoops squad moves on without top players Osorio, Huancaya
The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team had a phenomenal season a year ago, surprisingly winning…
COVID-19 vaccine availability opens up
As of Jan. 14, 2021, the following groups are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Paid or…
Kearny police, fire & EMTs first in Hudson to get COVID-19 vaccine
If you drove anywhere near Kearny Police Department Headquarters on Friday, Jan. 8, you may have…
Obituaries for Jan. 13, 2021
George T. Clementz George T. Clementz, 95, of Kearny, died Dec. 31, 2020. The beloved husband…