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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.
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Garage sale is June 1 on Webster Avenue, Kearny
Multi-family entire block spring spectacular yard sale! Saturday 6/1/13 (Over 15 Families) at Webster Avenue, Kearny…
Nutley police blotter: Resident reports suspected fraud
May 24 A resident reported a suspected fraud to police, saying that someone had obtained their…
Nutley police warn of scammers posing as utility workers
Township residents are cautioned that two suspects are posing as utility company employees asking to look…
The Observer is hiring a part-time front-office clerk
The Observer has a part-time front-office clerk position available. The candidate must have the ability to…
UPDATE: Fire director says woman dies in Harrison fire
By Ron Leir Observer Correspondent HARRISON — Fire struck again in Harrison this week, this time…
Three Lyndhurst men arrested, charged with theft-related offenses over alleged mortgage scheme, Bergen County Prosecutor says
Three Lyndhurst residents have been arrested on theft by deception charges, Bergen County Prosecutor John L.…
Entrepreneurs wanted
Entrepreneurs are wanted by a top global leader. We’re looking for open-minded and business-minded individuals who…
Coming up in the April 3 edition of The Observer …
In this week’s edition of The Observer, our Ron Leir takes a look at how the…
The Observer’s March Poll: It’s Christie in a landslide
Here are the results of The Observer’s March poll. Please keep in mind this poll is…
BREAKING: North Arlington police say missing 16-year-old boy has returned home safely
The North Arlington Police Department says 16-year-old Anthony Coto has returned home safely. He’d gone missing Friday night.…
DEVELOPING STORY: Kearny Board of Education vice-president John Leadbeater arrested on mortgage-fraud charges
Updated at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, with comments from Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos.…
Coming up in the March 20 edition of The Observer …
In this week’s edition of The Observer, our Ron Leir updates the major Harrison fire from…
BREAKING: Jury finds Nutley’s Bergrin guilty on 23 charges
Report By The Observer Staff NEWARK — A former prominent Nutley attorney has been found…