For the third time this week, the Paterson Municipal Court had to cancel its court sessions due to excessive heat.
Big stories
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Hackensack man arrested in early-morning Paterson shooting
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Paterson man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting 15-year-old boy on 11th Avenue
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Six people shot in early morning shootings in Paterson
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Three men charged, including two New York corrections officers, in Paterson shooting
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Ex-administrator sues Paterson charter school for alleged breach of contract
City Politics
Heat prompts cancellation of Paterson Municipal Court sessions
Paterson overtime spending spikes 40-percent on mayor Sayegh’s watch
Overtime spending in the city jumped by 40-percent during mayor Andre Sayegh’s first year in office, according to municipal records.
Paterson: Hillcrest section slaughterhouse opposed by neighbors
A proposed slaughterhouse in the Hillcrest section has garnered from opposition of some neighborhood residents.
Paterson park to feature eight-foot tall statue of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A park created to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. across the street from the church where he delivered a speech a week before his assassination, will feature an eight-foot tall bronze statue of the civil rights leader.
16 new officers join Paterson police force
Mayor Andre Sayegh swore in 16 new police officers — 13 men and 3 women – on Friday afternoon.
Peruvian parade to skip Paterson for second time in 33 years of existence
For the second time in its 33 years of existence, the Peruvian parade will not be marching through Paterson.
Police News
Hackensack man arrested in early-morning Paterson shooting
A Hackensack man has been arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder for allegedly shooting a 23-year-old Paterson man early Saturday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson man charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting 15-year-old boy on 11th Avenue
A city man was arrested and charged with first-degree attempted murder on Saturday for allegedly shooting a 15-year-old boy on 11th Avenue, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Six people shot in early morning shootings in Paterson
Six people were injured in three separate shootings early Saturday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Three men charged, including two New York corrections officers, in Paterson shooting
The police arrested three men on Friday in connection with a weekend shooting on Getty Avenue that left a 27-year-old East Orange man with multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson police officers seize two guns in separate overnight incidents
The police seized two handguns in separate overnight incidents, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson police arrest two people in Trenton Avenue drug raid
A pair of Paterson residents were arrested in a drug bust on Trenton Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Education
Ex-administrator sues Paterson charter school for alleged breach of contract
A former Community Charter School of Paterson administrator has filed a lawsuit alleging his ex-employer is in breach of his employment contract.
Paterson: School 26 being tested for possible harmful vapor intrusion
After an environmental testing firm detected elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the ground water at a nearby gas station, the school district is allowing the company to evaluate School 26 to ensure students and staff are not at risk of exposure.
Paterson math teacher loses license for confronting snowball throwing 11-year-old boy in bus
The state has revoked the teaching license of a longtime math teacher for confronting an 11-year-old student for throwing a snowball from a school bus to hit his car.
Work begins on Paterson’s new Don Bosco Middle School on Union Avenue
The New Jersey School Development Authority has begun site preparation work to pave the way for the construction of the new Don Bosco Middle School on Union Avenue.
Paterson’s prestigious International Baccalaureate program graduates 40 students in its first class
A group of forty students became the first graduating class of the International Baccalaureate program at International High School on Wednesday evening. Students received a world-class education — taking high-level courses like physics, theory of knowledge, a course that requires students to turn in a 1,600-word essay, and Mandarin, one of two main Chinese languages…
School bus driver banned after Paterson accident with 12 students on board
The city’s school district has “terminated” a school bus driver, who crashed into a fire inspection vehicle after allegedly failing to halt at a stop sign with 12 students on board, according to municipal and school officials.
Business
Center City Mall developer accuses Paterson Parking Authority of reneging on agreement
The developer of Center City Mall is accusing the Paterson Parking Authority of reneging on a 2005 agreement that required the parking agency to construct a second garage.
Paterson neighbors say El Mexicano is causing problems on 21st Avenue
A group of People’s Park section residents say the El Mexicano Restaurant on 21st Avenue has been creating quality of life problems for their neighborhood.
New York woman sues Paterson Art Factory after allegedly injuring herself on stairwell
A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the Paterson Art Factory claiming she injured herself on a stairwell.
Sports
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.
Renovated Cricket Clubhouse opens at Paterson’s Eastside Park
Municipal officials celebrated the renovation of the historic Cricket Clubhouse, a red building visible from Route 20, at Eastside Park on Monday morning.