The New Jersey Department of Transportation will open the new Route 7 eastbound ramp to Fish…
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.
AG says it’s investigating police-involved shooting in Lyndhurst
The Attorney General’s Office says it is conducting an investigation into an apparent suicide by firearm…
Kearny soccer teams headed to Red Bull Arena Thursday; boys and girls teams play in respective county title games … boys vs. Harrison
It’s one thing for the Kearny High School soccer teams – both boys’ and girls’ squads…
35 years ago, Shea shook, mom & I were there and (we) I almost missed it
By the time you read this, the 2021 World Series will be underway, with either the…
Groundbreaking for new amphitheater, comfort station at Riverside Park is Tuesday in NA
The renaissance in Bergen County’s park system continues locally as ground will be broken in Riverside…
5K will honor Belleville’s veterans
Registration is open for the Annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk, an event dedicated to the…
What’s the Red Cross saying about trick-or-treating in 2021?
If you’re a parent of children of trick-or-treating age, it’s possible this or a similar thought…
September Students of the Month named at Kearny’s Schuyler School
Valerie Iacono, principal of Schuyler School in Kearny, announces the school’s September Students of the…
Heading to JC this weekend? Expect Tonnele Avenue circle closures
Ramps will be closed at the Tonnele Circle in Jersey City this weekend to replace crash…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — LaClair says Murphy truly does get the middle class
To the Editor: Mr. Long says Gov. (Philip D.) Murphy should not be re-elected because he…
Thanks to new agreement, KHS students may earn HS diploma, associate degree, concurrently
Students at Kearny High School could earn an associate degree at the same time they get…
As daylight hours decrease, risk for deer crossings increase in NJ, NJDOT & NJDEP say
As nighttime comes sooner the closer we get to returning to Standard Time, the New Jersey…
Could local university shut its doors for good?
The state’s only Predominantly Black Institution (college) is in danger of closing its doors for good…