An ordinance passed by the city council Tuesday evening forbids the formation of group hangouts outside businesses that obstruct or interfere with commerce.
Big stories
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Group gatherings outside businesses forbidden by ordinance
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McDuffie confirmed as presiding judge for a three-year term
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School district launches “Voice of Paterson” magazine
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City couple charged with staging car accident to collect insurance money
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Sayegh leads the pack with $191,000 in campaign cash
City Politics
Group gatherings outside businesses forbidden by ordinance
McDuffie confirmed as presiding judge for a three-year term
City council members unanimously confirmed municipal court judge J. Kevin McDuffie to a three-year permanent judgeship during Tuesday evening’s regular meeting.
Sayegh leads the pack with $191,000 in campaign cash
Campaign finance reports filed last week shows Andre Sayegh, 6th Ward councilman, leading the pack with $190,885 in campaign cash followed by Jose “Joey” Torres, former two-term mayor, with $173,205.
Police News
City couple charged with staging car accident to collect insurance money
A city couple who engaged in a fraud scheme to defraud auto insurance companies out of money were charged with second degree conspiracy, insurance fraud, and theft by deception, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.
Dubai Lounge and Big Apple shut down by authorities
City officials targeted two troublesome businesses in the city’s South Paterson section Friday night shutting down both of the businesses after finding violations.
City man wounded in Park Avenue shooting
A city man was wounded during a shooting incident on Park Avenue early Friday morning, according to the Paterson Police Department.