School board candidate Dania Martinez, who lost by just eight votes after all the ballots were counted last week, sued for a recount on Wednesday afternoon.
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Paterson police seize 17 pounds of pot, $123,000 cash in Sussex Street bust
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Paterson school board candidate Dania Martinez sues for recount after losing by eight votes
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Nine people arrested in prostitution bust at Paterson go-go bar
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Paterson man used Wi-Fi at business to distribute child pornography
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Paterson: Eva’s Village raises $1.1 million to fund its services and programs
City Politics
Paterson school board candidate Dania Martinez sues for recount after losing by eight votes
Public works laborer files wrongful termination lawsuit against Paterson
A public works laborer allegedly fired after being injured on the job has filed a lawsuit against the city.
Paterson to pave area, rehabilitate basketball court at Buckley Park for almost $312,700
Municipal officials are looking to spend $312,690 for paving and rehabilitation of the neglected basketball court at Buckley Park.
Paterson Plus phone app allows residents to report pot holes, loud music, and other problems
A smartphone application now allows residents to take a picture of a pothole and report it to the city for filling. It also let’s residents lodge loud music, dumping, and a host of other complaints for resolution.
Paterson Parking Authority gets almost $6 million state tax credits to rehabilitate Blue Garage
The Paterson Parking Authority received approval for $5.89 million in state tax credits on Thursday morning to rehabilitate the Blue Garage on Van Houten Street, across the street from the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex.
Paterson’s new $1.1 million salt dome needs $30,000 roof repair
Three years after it was constructed for $1.1 million at the dead end of Montgomery Street, the city’s new salt dome requires $30,000 worth of roof repairs.
Police News
Paterson police seize 17 pounds of pot, $123,000 cash in Sussex Street bust
Nine people were arrested in a big drug bust on Sussex Street early Wednesday evening that led to the confiscation of 17 pounds of marijuana and $123,839 in cash, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Nine people arrested in prostitution bust at Paterson go-go bar
Nine people were arrested when police busted the Babydoll Lounge, a go-go bar in downtown Paterson, for prostitution, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson man used Wi-Fi at business to distribute child pornography
A city man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession and distribution of child pornography for allegedly using a Wi-Fi access point at a business in Paterson to distribute child pornography videos through the internet, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.
11 displaced, 1 firefighter injured in four-alarm Paterson fire
A four-alarm fire that started at a vacant building and spread to an occupied structure displaced 11 people on Monday night.
23-year-old Paterson man hurt in broad daylight shooting on Paterson Avenue
A city man was injured in a broad daylight shooting on Paterson Avenue in Paterson on Monday afternoon, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson: Eight members of Bloods street gang set ‘So Icy Boys’ sent to prison
Eight members of the Bloods street gang set the “So Icy Boys,” known for dealing drugs and engaging in gun violence, have been given prison sentences, announced New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal on Friday afternoon.
Education
Paterson school board candidate Dania Martinez sues for recount after losing by eight votes
School board candidate Dania Martinez, who lost by just eight votes after all the ballots were counted last week, sued for a recount on Wednesday afternoon.
44 students were part of Paterson’s International Baccalaureate program. Just one earned an IB diploma.
Forty-four students enrolled at the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at International High School took the IB exams in the spring. Just one managed to earn a high enough score to receive a diploma through the prestigious Swiss program.
Paterson to pay $325,000 to settle School 10 teacher’s aide sex abuse case
The city’s school district will pay two women, who were sexually abused by a teacher’s aide at School 10 more than a decade and half ago, $325,000 in a pending settlement agreement before the school board.
Student poked in eye with pencil at Paterson’s Don Bosco Academy getting $175,000 under settlement
A student poked in the eye by a classmate with a pencil at the Don Bosco Academy five years ago is getting $175,000 under a pending settlement agreement.
Paterson schools face $63.7 million budget shortfall
School officials revealed a $63.7 million shortfall in the 2021 academic year budget on Wednesday night. Business administrator Richard “Leon” Matthews said the numbers are “very preliminary.” He expects the shortfall to decrease as the budgeting process gets into full swing in the coming weeks and months. “Our expenses: salaries, benefits, and other cost drivers…
Ex-student sues Paterson school district, says metal pole fell on her at Eastside High School gym
A former Eastside High School student has filed a lawsuit against the Paterson Public Schools alleging she sustained “severe and extensive” injuries after a metal pole fell on her at the gymnasium.
Business
Former Paterson Police Station, vacant for 40 years, re-opens as an office building
The former Paterson Police Station, closed for 40 years, re-opened as an office building on Monday morning.
Paterson police raid Besan Café second time in 10 months
The police raided the Besan Café on East Railway Avenue for the second time this year after receiving information the business was allegedly operating as an afterhours club, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Former Paterson police headquarters restored for $4 million to house office suites
The former Paterson Police Station on Washington Street, a block away from the historic City Hall, has been meticulously restored to house office suites.
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.