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Kearny police unions donate gift cards to fire victims

30 June 2022
Kevin A. Canessa Jr. | Editor & Broadcaster
When they got word of the horrible fire last weekend on Laurel Avenue, Kearny PBA 21 and Kearny Superior Officers Association sprung into action to help the victims via St. Stephen’s Church. Earlier today, Officer Mina Ekladious, left, president of the local PBA, presented the Rev. Joseph Mancini, pastor of St. Stephen’s, the cards, as did Lt. Charles Smith, president of the Superior Officers Association. St. Stephen’s continues to collect cards. You may drop them off at the rectory on Washington Avenue or leave them in the mail slot in the door to the rectory office. They’re looking for cards to places like WalMart, Target — large scale places. Those who can’t get the cards may also donate by check made payable to St. Stephen’s Charity Fund with “Fire Assistance” in the memorandum. Photo by John Manley

 

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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.