Jeyss Abreu, one of two men running for mayor Andre Sayegh’s old seat in the 6th Ward, has failed to include the required “paid for by” labels on his campaign materials.
Big stories
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Jeyss Abreu, 6th Ward council candidate, fails to include ‘paid for by’ on campaign materials
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Paterson will save $200 million by moving to state health plan
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Ex-Paterson mayor Torres’ administration had company handle unsanctioned work at Vistas site
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Paterson drug bust nets 2 arrests, 430 bags of heroin, 2 handguns
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Old Paterson post office rehab cost increases by $1.2 million
City Politics
Jeyss Abreu, 6th Ward council candidate, fails to include ‘paid for by’ on campaign materials
Paterson will save $200 million by moving to state health plan
After years of paying ever increasing health insurance expenses, forcing large tax increases on homeowners, the city is moving to the state health insurance program by Jan. 1, 2019.
Ex-Paterson mayor Torres’ administration had company handle unsanctioned work at Vistas site
Former mayor Jose “Joey” Torres’ administration had a company carry out work at the former Vistas site beyond the scope of its contract. Municipal officials approved a $14,350 payment to LTI, Inc. of Florham Park last Tuesday for landscaping work the firm completed at the Vistas Park. Public works director William “Billy” Rodriguez said the…
Police News
Paterson drug bust nets 2 arrests, 430 bags of heroin, 2 handguns
Police arrested two people and seized an assortment of drugs during a raid at a 17th Avenue house, said police director Jerry Speziale on Tuesday morning.
Paterson police arrest three in Slater Street drug bust
Three city residents were arrested and 363 glassine envelopes of heroin was seized during a raid at a Slater Street home, according to police.
17-year-old Garfield boy arrested in Paterson with revolver
A boy from Garfield was arrested in possession of a revolver during a raid at a Lyon Street home, according to police.
Education
Clifton player’s racist taunt against JFK forced football game move, says Paterson superintendent
A Clifton player’s racist comment targeting the John F. Kennedy High School team led to the cancellation of the Friday night football game, superintendent Eileen Shafer revealed on Monday afternoon.
Paterson moves 48 students after discovery of mold at School 1 trailers
The school district is relocating four dozen pre-kindergarten students from School 1 trailers after discovery of mold.
Paterson police investigating attempted luring incident near School 12
The police are investigating an attempted luring incident that occurred close to School 12 on Tuesday morning.
Business
PSEG begins resurfacing 33 roadways in Paterson
Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) has begun restoring almost three dozen roadways that it had dug up over the past two years to replace aging gas lines.
Paterson taxi company avoids suspension
Collazo Logistic Care, a city taxi company with a dozen medallions, avoided suspension on Tuesday night by providing new insurance and certificate of occupancy documents.
Paterson taxi company owner races to avoid suspension
The owner of First Class Transportation, a taxi company with a dozen vehicles, is racing to avoid suspension being considered by the City Council.
Sports
Paterson high school students take afterschool jiu-jitsu
Veronica Aponte walks through the Wrigley Park section – the most crime ridden neighborhood in Paterson – to get to Eastside High School. She needed to learn some self-defense skills to protect herself, so she signed up for the school’s afterschool jiu-jitsu program.
Paterson brothers bring home Brazilian jiu-jitsu gold from California championship
The brothers from South Paterson defeated their opponents at the Pan Kids International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2018 in California to bring home gold medals.
Paterson’s Kennedy defeated in boys’ basketball state semifinals
The highly anticipated high school varsity boys’ state tournament basketball contest between John F. Kennedy High and Hackensack did not disappoint. The pressure packed drama saw the Comets pull out a 68-62 victory which was much closer than the final score indicated.