High-profile members of the Passaic County Democratic Party condemned councilman Michael Jackson on Thursday afternoon for using the phrase “Jew us down” when referring to developers who attempt to purchase cheap land or extract concessions from the municipal government.
Big stories
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Paterson students taking college courses doubles in 2018-19 school year
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Paterson police arrest four, seize 23 pounds of pot, $38,000 cash in Marion Street bust
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Paterson man charged with attempted murder in North Main Street shooting
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Paterson developer building seven townhome-style houses on Arlington Street
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Paterson teachers get $10,000 worth of classroom supplies via football star Mike Adams
City Politics
Passaic County Democrats denounce Paterson councilman Jackson’s anti-Semitic comment
Center City developer sues downtown Paterson SID alleging by-law violations
The developer of Center City Mall has filed a lawsuit against the Downtown Paterson Special Improvement District (SID) alleging the business district violated its by-laws by excluding the developer from voting on the district’s annual budget.
Paterson: Sayegh secures initial approval for Hinchliffe Stadium renovation project
Mayor Andre Sayegh secured the City Council’s precursory support for a lease agreement for the restoration of the historic Hinchliffe Stadium on Tuesday night.
Paterson councilman Michael Jackson rebuked for ‘Jew us down’ remark
Municipal officials rebuked councilman Michael Jackson on Tuesday night for making an anti-Semitic remark at a public meeting. He used the phrase “Jew us down” when referring to developers who attempt to purchase cheap land or extract development concessions from the city.
Almost $3,100 cash missing from Paterson offices, says audit report
The city’s annual audit uncovered $3,090 in cash missing from the tax collector’s office and the health department.
Victim of rogue police officers sues Paterson for unspecified amount in damages
A city man claiming to be the victim of rogue police officers, who stopped people on the streets and cars on the roadways to steal cash, has filed a lawsuit against the city.
Police News
Paterson police arrest four, seize 23 pounds of pot, $38,000 cash in Marion Street bust
A mother and her son were arrested during a drug bust on Marion Street that yielded 23 pounds of marijuana and $38,631 in cash on Monday afternoon, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson man charged with attempted murder in North Main Street shooting
A city man has been arrested for his alleged role in a shooting on North Main Street nine months ago, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
18-year-old Paterson man injured in overnight shooting
A city man was injured in a shooting early Sunday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Bronx man dead after being shot inside car while driving in Paterson
A man from the Bronx was driving on East 31st Street in Paterson on Friday night when he was fatally shot, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Homeless man charged with burglarizing Paterson church
A homeless man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Saint Agnes Church on Main Street and stealing money and two brass candle holders with white candles, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson police arrest six in Union Avenue drug bust, seize marijuana and Glock handgun
The police arrested six people and seized marijuana and a handgun during a raid at a house on Union Avenue, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Education
Paterson students taking college courses doubles in 2018-19 school year
The number of Paterson high school students taking college courses by participating in the district’s dual enrollment program has doubled, according to data the Paterson Public Schools released on Tuesday morning.
Paterson teachers get $10,000 worth of classroom supplies via football star Mike Adams
Fifty teachers were picked through a raffle run by football star Mike Adams to receive $200 to spend on classroom supplies at the Dollar Tree store on West Broadway.
Paterson class sizes swell to more than 30 students, says superintendent
More than a thousand classes in Paterson have 30 or more students this school year, said superintendent Eileen Shafer at a public meeting on Wednesday night.
School bus company loses 9 of 37 Paterson routes for alleged poor performance
A school bus company lost 9 of its 37 routes for alleged poor performance in transporting students on Monday afternoon, said superintendent Eileen Shafer.
School board member wants to name Paterson school after Al Moody
School board member Emanuel Capers wants to rename the combined Great Falls-Silk City Academy to the Alonzo Moody Academy.
Mike Adams giving $200 to 25 Paterson teachers to shop at Dollar Tree
Hometown football star Mike Adams is holding a raffle to give 25 teachers $200 each to spend on supplies for their classrooms.
Business
Paterson developer building seven townhome-style houses on Arlington Street
A crew with heavy machinery worked on clearing a tract of land on the hilly cul-de sac of Arlington Street on Friday to make way for two dozen units of housing.
Center City developer sues downtown Paterson SID alleging by-law violations
The developer of Center City Mall has filed a lawsuit against the Downtown Paterson Special Improvement District (SID) alleging the business district violated its by-laws by excluding the developer from voting on the district’s annual budget.
Developer doles out donations to Paterson groups
Prominent developer Charles Florio has doled out donations to eight diverse local organization this week.
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.