KEARNY — If you’ve ever taken a ride along Kearny Ave., the sad reality is that what you see today…
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.
Pardon us as we get a new look
We’re in the midst of giving TheObserver.com a brand new, fresh look — so please pardon…
Correction
A story in last week’s edition misidentified the first name and job location of one…
3 arrested in Nutley robbery
NUTLEY — At 12:50 a.m., Jan. 18, a Nutley police officer noticed three young men fleeing…
3 displaced, 1 injured in Belleville fire
BELLEVILLE – Three township residents were displaced and one was injured by a fire that heavily…
From Kearny Mayor Alberto Santos … RE: the snow emergency
The Kearny Office of Emergency Management, in coordination with the Kearny Police and Fire departments, Kearny…
Closures for Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 26 & 27 (ongoing list)
Here’s an ongoing list of local closures as of 5:39 p.m., Jan. 26. We’ll update this…
Nutley Library closing today at 1 p.m.
The Nutley Public Library will close early Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at 1 p.m., due to…
State offices closing at 1 p.m. today, will be closed tomorrow
State offices will close today at 1 p.m., and will be closed tomorrow, after Gov. Christie…
Delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed Tuesday; no trash pickup in NA Tuesday
Because of the pending storm, delivery of The Observer will likely be delayed tomorrow, Jan. 27.…
Angelo Feorenzo, father of former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo, dies at 75
Above: Tina Feorenzo, Angelo J. Feorenzo and former Observer Publisher Lisa Feorenzo. Angelo James Feorenzo, 75,…
Nutley police, Essex prosecutor, investigating apparent murder-suicide
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas Strumolo announced today that…
Have you seen this alleged NA shoplifter?
On Jan. 7 at 5:20 p.m., an individual described as a white man, approximately 5’10” with short…
NA Senior Center being kept open through Thursday for residents who need warmth
North Arlington Borough Administrator Steve LoIacono announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that, “Due to severe cold and…
Clerks tied up, shots fired at Belleville Radio Shack armed robbery Sunday morning
BELLEVILLE — The following report was issued by the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office on Sunday (Dec.…
Have you seen this alleged Nutley burglar?
NUTLEY — Police say they are investigating a diversion burglary that allegedly occurred on Fischer Ave.…
Take precautions if you’re expecting a delivery, HPD says
HARRISON – The Christmas Grinch has been busy in Harrison this season. Police said that during…
Nutley PD: Beware of Yuletide scammers
NUTLEY – It may be holiday time but gremlins are out to spoil the festivities of…
Belleville suspending alternate-side parking Dec. 15 until further notice
BELLEVILLE – Interim Township Manager Kevin Esposito’s office is advising residents that, as of Dec. 15,…
Police seek help locating woman last seen in Belleville
The New Jersey State Police needs help locating a missing Belleville woman. Mildred Soto, 52, was…
Driver in fatal crash found, is cooperating, officials say
Acting Essex County Prosecutor Carolyn A. Murray and Nutley Police Chief Thomas J. Strumolo have announced…
Park Ave. in NA closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. until further notice
NORTH ARLINGTON — Park Ave. is closed between Elm and Chestnut Sts. today for construction, the…
90 displaced by three-alarm Kearny fire on Sunday
Above: A woman awaits rescue on a fire escape at a Beech St. fire Sunday afternoon…
Video of yesterday’s Beech Street fire
Thank you, Andy Taylor, for the great video.
STATE CHAMPS AGAIN!
Harrison defeats Haddon Township, 4-0, to win 25th NJSIAA state soccer title in school history (Photo…
This week’s e-Edition, classifieds are now posted
This week’s e-Edition and classifieds are now posted. We apologize for the delay.
(Updated 11/15 @ 11 p.m.) Nutley police need public’s help finding van that left scene of fatal hit and run
NUTLEY — On Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:40 a.m., Nutley police responded to a call of…
Kearny’s main library to close Monday through Wednesday for emergency repairs
The Kearny Public Library’s main facility at 318 Kearny Ave. is closing for emergency heating repairs,…