When I first knew, for sure, I’d be coming back to Kearny after spending four years…
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.
Car wash faces civil rights suit
KEARNY — A Kearny carwash could be in hot water after the state filed a civil-rights…
$1,600-plus fraudulently charged to victim’s credit cards: NPD
A resident was the victim of identity theft — and it cost him nearly $1,600 in…
What should you do if NJ Transit rail workers strike?
NJ Transit Rail Operations faces the prospect of a systemwide shutdown should the membership of its rail…
1916 Remembrance
NUTLEY – Every year, on the morning of its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Nutley Irish…
Three chosen to lead West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade
When the 43rd annual West Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off Sunday at 2 p.m.…
Speeder eludes cops after chase: NPD
Nutley police are looking for a man they say led them on a high-speed chase along…
Mill St. in Belleville closed from Franklin Ave. to Harrison St. today through Friday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
From the Township of Belleville and the Belleville Police Department: Mill Street will be closed for…
Obituaries for 9 March 2016
Edward P. Orzechowski Edward P. Orzechowski passed away suddenly at his home on Feb. 28. He…
Nutley’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday; honorees named
NUTLEY — They’ll be marching along in the big parade this Saturday afternoon starting at 1…
Letter to the Editor: Great job plowing Harrison’s snow
To the Editor: We are writing because we think it is important for the people to…
Brodeur and the Mets: Perfect together
Aside from the race for The White House, which I am never going to address on…
NPD Chief: Beware of ATM skimmers
Nutley’s Police Chief is warning residents to be aware of ATM skimmers that can steal a…
Kearny wrestlers Lamboy, Pagan prove that they’re not just one of the boys
First, it was Mya Lamboy who displayed her love for the sport of wrestling. After all,…
19 cars burgled over 5 days: NPD
Nutley Mayor and Police Commissioner Al Petracco and Police Chief Thomas Strumolo are warning residents to lock their cars at all times…