The Paterson Parking Authority has lost its two-year long battle to take over the Levine family property through eminent domain.
Big stories
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Levine family prevails against Paterson Parking Authority in eminent domain case
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Paterson police make arrest in overnight shooting on Dixon Avenue
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83-year-old woman becomes Paterson’s fourth coronavirus death
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Paterson coronavirus cases increase to 175
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Paterson police break up large group at Wrigley Park, seize handgun from suspect
City Politics
Levine family prevails against Paterson Parking Authority in eminent domain case
Paterson mayor orders closure of parks as coronavirus cases surge to 71
Mayor Andre Sayegh ordered the closure of all municipal parks on Tuesday evening as the number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus surged to 71 in Paterson, nearly doubling from the previous day.
Paterson investigating who leaked addresses of people tested positive for coronavirus
Eleven addresses on a white sheet of paper was posted on social media over the weekend. Each address is that of a person who tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Paterson should hold meeting of dormant Board of Health over coronavirus, say two council members
A pair of council members are calling for a meeting of the dormant Board of Health over the spread of the new coronavirus.
Paterson coronavirus cases rise to 22; governor invalidates Sayegh’s emergency order
The number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus in Paterson increased from 16 to 22 on Saturday, according to municipal officials.
Murphy shakes up Paterson elections with vote-by-mail decision
Governor Phil Murphy’s move to hold solely vote-by-mail ballot elections on May 12 has sent shock waves through the political established in Paterson, shaking up races in several of the six wards.
Police News
Paterson police make arrest in overnight shooting on Dixon Avenue
A city man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a man on Dixon Avenue overnight, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
83-year-old woman becomes Paterson’s fourth coronavirus death
A fourth person has died from the new coronavirus in Paterson. Number of people tested positive for Covid-19 has increased from 175 to 225 on Sunday, according to municipal government data.
Paterson police break up large group at Wrigley Park, seize handgun from suspect
The police broke up a large group that gathered at Wrigley Park on Montgomery Street amid the coronavirus crisis on Thursday evening, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson man allegedly had ‘Corona Virus’ heroin, police say
An alleged drug dealer was arrested on Monday morning in possession of heroin packets stamped “Corona Virus,” according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson police arrest alleged drug dealer in Totowa Avenue bust
A city man was arrested in possession of 180 glassine envelopes of heroin in a bust on Totowa Avenue, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson bar owner accused of buying beer from unauthorized distributor, police say
A bar owner has been charged for allegedly purchasing dozens of cases of beers from an unauthorized distributor, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Education
State ethics commission recommends removal of Paterson BOE member Emanuel Capers over Arizona trip
The New Jersey School Ethics Commission on Tuesday recommended the removal of school board member Emanuel Capers for taking an all-expense paid trip to Arizona.
Paterson school district changes teachers’ prescription benefit program
School officials changed the district’s prescription benefit program for the 2020-21 school year on Monday night which will produce approximately $2 million in savings.
Paterson student slashed by screw in School 20 bathroom getting $200,000 settlement
A student slashed by a metal screw in the bathroom of School 20 while involved in a horseplay incident is receiving $200,000 in settlement.
Paterson school board cancels its monthly regular meeting due to coronavirus
The school board has cancelled its monthly regular meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020 at the John F. Kennedy High School auditorium due to the new coronavirus.
Paterson closing schools for rest of March beginning Tuesday due to coronavirus
School officials have decided to close all Paterson schools due to concerns over the new coronavirus.
Teachers’ union calls on Paterson school district to close all schools over new coronavirus
The head of the Paterson teachers’ union is urging superintendent Eileen Shafer and the school board to take the precautionary step to close all schools over the potential spread of the new coronavirus.
Health
Paterson coronavirus cases increase to 175
The number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus in Paterson increased from 146 to 175 on Saturday, according to municipal government data.
Paterson Community Health Center gets almost $72,500 for coronavirus response
The Paterson Community Health Center has been awarded $72,477 to fight the spread of the new coronavirus, according to congressman Bill Pascrell.
Paterson teacher, meal distribution volunteer test positive for coronavirus
A high school teacher and a meal distribution volunteer have tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Two Paterson men die from coronavirus, more than 100 people tested positive
Two men have died from the new coronavirus in Paterson as the number of people tested positive climbed to 102, according to municipal officials.
1 student, 3 staff members at Paterson school district tested positive for coronavirus
A student and three staff members at the Paterson Public Schools tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Paterson mayor orders closure of parks as coronavirus cases surge to 71
Mayor Andre Sayegh ordered the closure of all municipal parks on Tuesday evening as the number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus surged to 71 in Paterson, nearly doubling from the previous day.
Business
Lottery ticket worth more than $441,000 sold at Paterson grocery store
A grocery store sold a winning lottery ticket worth $441,466, according to the New Jersey Lottery.
Liquor stores challenging Paterson mayor’s emergency coronavirus business closures
A group of liquor store owners are seeking state intervention to remove their shops from mayor Andre Sayegh’s restrictive state of emergency order that forces non-essential businesses in New Jersey’s third biggest municipality to close indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Panel throws out Paterson man’s $120,000 injury judgment against car repair shop
A panel of judges threw out a city man’s $120,429 work injury judgement against a Paterson auto repair shop, according to court records.
Sports
Paterson brothers bring home gold, bronze medals from California jiu-jitsu competition
A pair of brothers known for bringing home gold from national and international jiu-jitsu competitions did it again. Jason Dixon and Jalen Mitchell returned to Paterson with gold and bronze medals from the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, biggest martial arts competition in the world for kids, held in Long Beach, Calf. last Sunday.
Paterson: Eastside High School student signs with Kansas City Royals
Frandy Cuevas played for the Eastside High School baseball team for a year. His coach immediately recognized greatness.
Paterson youngster wins jiu-jitsu gold in California tournament
12-year-old Jalen Mitchell defeated his opponent to win gold in the boys Teen 1 orange belt featherweight category at the Pan Kids IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in California.