Governor Phil Murphy called for the resignation of state Board of Education member Jack Fornaro over his controversial question asking whether Hispanic majority Paterson taught American history in its schools.
Big stories
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20-year-old Paterson man hurt in 12th Avenue shooting
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Second woman accuses ex-Paterson charter school director Danny Necimo of sexual harassment
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Gov. Murphy calls for state BOE member Jack Fornaro’s resignation over Paterson question
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Paterson changes all school employee passwords after data breach
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Paterson school superintendent Shafer threatens to sue newspaper for exposing data breach
City Politics
Gov. Murphy calls for state BOE member Jack Fornaro’s resignation over Paterson question
Paterson Armory demolition runs into delays
The demolition of the Paterson Armory ran into delays after municipal officials did not obtain pre-approval from the Hudson Essex Passaic Soil Conservation District.
Sayegh to pick school board president Oshin Castillo for Paterson health director post
Mayor Andre Sayegh is expected to pick school board president Oshin Castillo to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Pastor faces questions in attempt to legitimize Paterson garage built without permits
Controversial pastor Jesus Sevilla, who is attempting to legitimize a garage constructed behind his Atlantic Street house without permits, faced a barrage of questions before the Board of Adjustment on Thursday night.
Paterson gets $750,000 to spur government innovation
The city has received a $750,000 grant to promote “best practices” in municipal government learned from mayor Andre Sayegh’s participation in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
New roadway opens for disabled veterans to access Paterson war memorial park
A new asphalt roadway with wooden guardrails has been installed at the Veterans Memorial Park on McBride Avenue to allow disabled veterans to access the Hill of Heroes, a memorial to the local soldiers.
Police News
20-year-old Paterson man hurt in 12th Avenue shooting
A city man was injured in a shooting on 12th Avenue on Saturday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office. The victim, 20-year-old, arrived at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound at around 11:40 a.m. An initial investigation has determined the shooting took place on 12th Avenue and…
Man killed in early morning shooting in Paterson
A man was killed in a shooting on East 25th Street early Thursday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson police officer Matthew Torres pleads guilty in FBI corruption probe
Police officer Matthew Torres on Monday admitted to conspiring with fellow officers to stop and search motor vehicles without justification to steal cash and other valuable from occupants. He also admitted to filing a false police report to cover up the officers’ criminal activity.
Paterson police arrest five, seize assortment of drugs in Van Houten Street bust
Five people were arrested and an assortment of drugs were confiscated in a raid at a Van Houten Street house, according to police.
Paterson police arrest four, seize almost 4,000 pills, loaded handgun, $32,000 cash in Main Street raid
The police arrested four people and seized thousands of pills in a Main Street raid on Friday, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson dealer, Prospect Park buyer arrested in Haledon Avenue drug bust, say police
The police arrested an alleged Paterson dealer and a Prospect Park buyer in a drug bust on Haledon Avenue.
Education
Second woman accuses ex-Paterson charter school director Danny Necimo of sexual harassment
A second woman is alleging former Paterson Arts and Science Charter School director Danny Necimo repeatedly sexually harassed her at work, according to a complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court.
Gov. Murphy calls for state BOE member Jack Fornaro’s resignation over Paterson question
Governor Phil Murphy called for the resignation of state Board of Education member Jack Fornaro over his controversial question asking whether Hispanic majority Paterson taught American history in its schools.
Paterson changes all school employee passwords after data breach
After a massive data breach, the Paterson Public Schools has reset all employee email passwords, officials announced late Thursday afternoon.
Paterson school superintendent Shafer threatens to sue newspaper for exposing data breach
After a news story exposed a massive data breach at the Paterson Public Schools, superintendent Eileen Shafer threatened to sue the Paterson Times for purported “serious reputational harm” to the school district, a lawsuit that would be prohibited by law. The letter also suggested the district would use legal means to obtain materials related to…
State senators decry ‘offensive’ question aimed at Paterson schools
A state Board of Education member’s question whether Paterson schools teach American history in the majority Hispanic district was denounced by two state senators on Wednesday morning.
Sayegh to pick school board president Oshin Castillo for Paterson health director post
Mayor Andre Sayegh is expected to pick school board president Oshin Castillo to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Business
Woodland Park company faces almost $20,000 fine over man’s fatal fall from Paterson roof
A Woodland Park-based roofing company has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for allegedly exposing employees to falls and other safety hazards at a Paterson construction site.
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.
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.