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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.
EDITORIAL: We will get through this crisis because we always do
One year ago, the pages of this newspaper were vastly different. The Town of Kearny had…
Essex County COVID-19 cases see big jump overnight, spokesman says
Reported cases of COVID-19 continue to jump in Essex County, according to official numbers released by…
Nutley reports 4th COVID-19 fatality, third most in Essex County
The Nutley Board of Commissioners have reported the death of a fourth township resident who had…
Essex Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura tests positive for COVID-19
Essex County Sheriff Armando B. Fontoura, who also serves as a commissioner on the New Jersey…
Amid so much negative news, here’s some good news: Lyndhurst PD achieves prestigious re-accreditation
The Lyndhurst Police Department has been re-accredited by the New Jersey Chief’s Association’s Law Enforcement Accreditation…
Kearny’s food pantries consolidating to one at First Presbyterian Church
Because of COVID-19, the Kearny Food Pantry Network has been created and will happen in one…
Harrison Mayor Fife addresses residents, announces town has ‘several positive cases’ of COVID-19
Harrison Mayor James A. Fife has offered the following message to Harrisonians (dated March 28, 2020),…
As of March 28, all Bergen County parks are closed: Exec
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco today Issued Executive Order 2020-01E to close all county parks to…
Nutley authorities announce second COVID-19 death
The Township of Nutley’s Board of Commissioners announced the second death of a Nutley resident who…
Kearny Health Department: 20 confirmed cases, 2 fatalities
Kearny now has 20 confirmed lab cases of COVID-19 and two fatalities, the Health Department announced…
Burglar nabbed on warrant after release from Essex Jail, KPD says
The Kearny Police Department arrested a man last week who was reportedly involved in a series…
Nutley has first COVID-19 fatality, township authorities say; 9 new cases announced for total of 42
The Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners has reported the first death of a Nutley resident…
Lyndhurst has 23 positive COVID-19 cases as of March 26, OEM says
From the Lyndhurst Office of Emergency Management and Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso: As we continue to…
From Dr. Joseph DeLuca
Corona Virus (COVID-19) has affected all our lives and things are rapidly changing. We wanted to…
Archdiocese of Newark institutes strictest-in-the-nation funeral directives
The Archdiocese of Newark and Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin have issued new directives for funerals, weddings…
Essex County COVID-19 testing center opening Thursday, March 26
Essex County will open a drive-thru testing site for Essex County residents who are symptomatic of…
Man charged with making terroristic threats after allegedly coughing on food-store worker, telling her he had Coronavirus
Criminal charges were filed today against a man who allegedly coughed on a food store employee…
Attention residents of Kearny … share this with your elderly friends … Board of Health is helping seniors get groceries delivered
Since the Kearny senior citizen jitney buses are suspended until further notice, the Kearny Board of…
Hudson County needs volunteers — both medical and non-medical — for COVID-19 testing @ Secaucus
Hudson County is seeking volunteers to work the COVID-19 mass testing site at Hudson Regional Hospital.…
Skyway to close parts of Wednesday & Thursday of this week
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the full closure of the Pulaski Skyway…
Bergen County exec self-quarantines, was exposed at recent presser
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, who has been at the forefront of efforts to combat the…
Kearny has first COVID-19 death, Health Department says
The Town of Kearny has suffered its first COVID-19 fatality. The town announced the death on…
First Belleville COVID-19 death reported by Mayor Michael Melham
Belleville has had its first fatality linked to the coronavirus. Mayor Michael Melham extended his deepest…
Hudson County COVID-19 testing center to open Tuesday, March 24, in Secaucus; only those with an appointment will be seen for exam
Hudson County will open a designated testing center for COVID-19 at Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus…
Nutley officials: 4 new COVID-19 cases for total of 14
Four new Nutley residents have tested positive for the Coronavirus, officials announced Sunday, March 22, bringing…
An important message from the Kearny Police Department & Chief George King
To the People of Kearny: In our ongoing effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19…
Nutley officials announce 5 new cases of COVID-19
The Township of Nutley announced on Friday, March 20, an additional five new confirmed cases of…
Nutley PD will now take non-emergent reports over the phone
Effective immediately, the Nutley Police Department will take police reports over the telephone for certain types…
Kearny COVID-19 cases double to 4
The Kearny Department of Health is currently monitoring four reported COVID-19 cases, including two new cases…