After councilman Michael Jackson defaulted on a business loan, the Paterson Restoration Corporation (PRC) saw a cascade of defaults, according to records reviewed by the Paterson Times.
Big stories
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Paterson: 3 John F. Kennedy High School students make it to statewide anti-drugs music competition
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Paterson Restoration Corporation sees a cascade of loan defaults
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Judge dismisses charges against Paterson doctor; prosecutor to present case to grand jury
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Passaic City man charged for allegedly stabbing Paterson man
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New book showcases Italian experience in Paterson
City Politics
Paterson Restoration Corporation sees a cascade of loan defaults
Judge rules in favor of Florio in Syrian refugees’ lawsuit
A lawsuit brought against prominent developer Charles Florio by eight Syrian refugee families alleging poor housing conditions – leaky ceilings, roaches, mice, and bedbug infestations in apartments — has been dismissed.
Remaining portion of Paterson Armory being demolished for almost $200,000
The remaining portion of the fire-damaged and crumbling Paterson Armory is being demolished brick by brick.
Paterson councilman Luis Velez arrested for alleged violation of restraining order
Councilman Luis Velez was escorted out of City Hall by a police officer on Tuesday night for allegedly violating a restraining order.
Paterson paying out almost $300,000 to settle police excessive force lawsuit
The city has agreed to pay $299,000 to settle a Bloomingdale man’s police excessive force lawsuit.
Paterson issued $800,000 loan to Food Basics. It lost $418,000 in A&P bankruptcy.
The Paterson Restoration Corporation issued an $800,000 loan to Food Basics half of which had to be written off following the bankruptcy of A&P, according to records obtained by the Paterson Times.
Police News
Judge dismisses charges against Paterson doctor; prosecutor to present case to grand jury
A Passaic County judge has dismissed healthcare insurance fraud charges against a doctor and two of her employees. However, prosecutors plan to present the case to a grand jury.
Passaic City man charged for allegedly stabbing Paterson man
A Passaic City man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a Paterson man in a fight on Main Street on Sunday afternoon.
Paterson man arrested in second Easter Sunday shooting
A city man was arrested Sunday night for allegedly firing shots on Southard Street, according to police.
Paterson man arrested with gun after firing shots outside Market Street grocery store
A city man was quickly arrested after firing shots outside a grocery store on Sunday morning, according to police.
Passaic City and Clifton men arrested with pills, crack cocaine in Paterson
A pair of men were arrested with Ecstasy, Oxycodone pills, and bags of crack cocaine in the area of Main and Weiss streets, according to police.
Wallington man arrested with heroin in Paterson, police say
A Wallington man was arrested last week with almost a dozen glassine envelopes of heroin, according to police.
Education
Paterson: 3 John F. Kennedy High School students make it to statewide anti-drugs music competition
A John F. Kennedy High School trio’s anti-marijuana rap song is among the finalists in a statewide high school substance abuse prevention music competition.
Paterson high schools get $1.35 million grant via Amazon for computer science
The city’s school district is receiving $1,350,000 in grant funding via Amazon to boost computer science education in 15 high schools.
Paterson bans school bus driver, fines company for allegedly failing to halt at rail stop
A school bus driver has been banned from working for the district for allegedly failing to halt a safe distance from an active railroad crossing.
Paterson teacher says autistic student bit, scratched, and kicked her
A former Paterson school teacher claims a five-year old autistic student with “significant” behavioral problems bit, scratched, spit, and kicked her at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School.
Paterson school district paying $675,000 to settle special ed. services payment case
The school district has agreed to pay $675,000 to settle a payment dispute with its former special education services provider.
Paterson students, staff return to Harp and Silk City Academy following water main break
Almost 400 students returned to their schools in downtown Paterson on Tuesday morning following a water main break that forced the relocation of Silk City and Harp Academy.
Business
Paterson issued $800,000 loan to Food Basics. It lost $418,000 in A&P bankruptcy.
The Paterson Restoration Corporation issued an $800,000 loan to Food Basics half of which had to be written off following the bankruptcy of A&P, according to records obtained by the Paterson Times.
Paterson Parking Authority spent $72,000 in legal fight for Levine family property
The Paterson Parking Authority racked up $72,000 in legal expenses in its eminent domain battle for the properties of Levine Industries in South Paterson for a parking deck project.
Neighbor complains about Paterson metal processing facility
A property owner in the Wrigley Park neighborhood claims a metal processing facility next door is releasing pollutants into the air.
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.