Kevin Canessa

Kearny

Editor and Broadcaster at The Observer (Kearny, NJ)

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5 days ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

Though the weather was miserable and wet and the skies were beyond gloomy, it couldn’t put a damper on an historic day in East Newark that drew visits from the governor, a member of Congress, Mayor Dina Grilo and scores of dignitaries from East Newark and beyond.
KPD, other departments shut down massive rideshare fraud operation that netted more than $100K

5 days ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

A major joint investigation led by the Kearny Police Department and the Jersey City Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit has resulted in the arrest of six suspects connected to an organized fraud ring that targeted rideshare drivers across multiple states. On May 8, 2025, arrest and search warrants were executed in Brooklyn, Newark and Miramar, Florida. Kearny detectives were present at each location.
The Observer Online

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Two of Kearny’s greatest public servants were recognized as Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year at a special ceremony at the American Legion Post 99 — Angel Baez (Police) and Shawn B. Ford (Fire.) Both received their awards from Len Twist, the Legion’s vice-commander. Each heard a speech from their chief in honor of their accomplishments. First, it was Police Chief Scott Macfie, who spoke for Baez, 22, and who has been a police officer since he was just 19.
Rivera continues run of great setters for undefeated Harrison

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Jason Bernstein |Kevin Canessa

With four dangerous hitters on the court capable of picking up a kill at any time, Harrison’s offense is not just effective, but unpredictable. Those labels are a credit to the guy setting them all up, senior Jeremy Rivera. The quartet of Alattim DeLeon, Jonathan Petrillo, Yamil Espinoza and Ryan Manini all have 85 or more kills as part of the Blue Tide’s 18-0 start. And while the four might get the bulk of the attention and acclaim, that suits Rivera just fine.
Several Harrison middle-schoolers recognized for Law Day contest

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

Harrison’s Washington Middle School had several students participate in the recent Hudson County Bar Association Law Day contests. Several were chosen as winners in categories such as rap, essay, photography, poetry and art.
Obituaries for May 7, 2025

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

Paulo BrandaoPaulo Brandao died May 3, 2025. He was 52. Born in Portugal he lived in Newark before moving to Elizabeth. Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service will take place May 7 from the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Paulo was the son of the late Jose and Maria Brandao.
Kearny softball overcomes injuries, gets 4th seed in HCT

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Jason Bernstein |Kevin Canessa

It would be understandable for head coach Jim Pickel and the Kearny softball team to look at its 8-7 record and lament what could have been if not for injuries and a few ill-timed poor innings. Instead, despite the inconsistency, Kearny has reason to be optimistic as the calendar turns to May and the season hits the home stretch. The Kardinals were awarded the No. 4 seed in the Hudson County Tournament and the double bye into the quarterfinals that comes with it.
The Observer Online

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

A traffic stop by Lyndhurst Police officers led to the arrest of a Rutherford man, the seizure of a large cache of illegal narcotics, weapons and contraband, and it all likely disrupted a significant illegal narcotics distribution operation, Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri said. On Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Det.
Belleville marks Earth Day with townwide cleanup

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

Belleville’s annual Community Cleanup grew significantly in 2025, incorporating gardening and landscaping initiatives to mark Earth Day and expanding to include activities for kids. Longtime residents, municipal employees and schoolchildren joined together to help tidy up the township at the April 26 event organized by Mayor Michael A. Melham, the Town Council, the Department of Public Works, the Belleville Green Team and the Belleville Clean Communities program.
Lyndhurst PD closes out April with 2 shoplifting arrests

1 week ago | theobserver.com | Kevin Canessa

The end of April seems to have its fair share of shopliftings in Lyndhurst — and thanks to the quick work of the Lyndhurst Police Department, the responsible thieves are now behind bars. According to Det. Capt. Vincent Auteri, of the Lyndhurst Police Department:On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m., Lyndhurst Police Department patrol units responded to a report of shoplifting in progress at ShopRite.