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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.
Red Cross in dire need of blood donations
After a summer of declining donations, the American Red Cross needs the public’s help to prevent…
There’s lots left to do this summer at the Lyndhurst Library
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Nearly 20 youngsters take part in Essex Junior Police Academy
Twelve-year-old Tyler Roman says his dream is to one day become a surveillance expert for a…
18-year-old Kearny man charged with arson at large Devon Street building: Police
An 18-year-old Kearny man finds himself in some serious trouble after he allegedly tried to start…
UPDATE — 1 in custody following Quincy Avenue shooting in Kearny: Police
A Freehold man is behind bars after he reportedly shot someone in Kearny on Tuesday, July…
2 men on 2 occasions seeking Grindr dates instead get beaten up: Kearny PD
Two men who thought they were going to meet another man for a date on…
Kearny PD: Man shot on Quincy Avenue last night
From Det. Sgt. Michal Gontarczuk: The Kearny Police Department can confirm that an individual was shot…
National Night Out festivities set for Aug. 1 in Kearny
It’s almost time for National Night Out and the Kearny Police Department’s Community Policing Unit has…
Obituaries for July 19, 2023
Josephine G. Heaney (nee Adamczyk) “Sissy” Josephine G. Heaney (nee Adamczyk) “Sissy” died July 13, 2023.…
Sharpton & Cobb will speak at HCCC summer DEI retreat
The Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) 2023…
Scout Court of Honor recognizes two new Eagles
Unit 305 convened the Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny last month…
Nutley experiencing another uptick in catalytic-converter thefts, PD says
Nutley Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo are again advising residents of an uptick…