The ordinance to designate a violent segment of Union Avenue as a high crime zone to force businesses to close at midnight will not be up for a vote before the City Council on Tuesday night.
Developer willing to donate two buildings in Paterson’s 1st and 4th Wards for police substations
Prominent developer Charles Florio is willing to offer two buildings in the crime-ridden 1st and 4th Wards for police to set-up substations.
Paterson had the fourth highest number of ‘crime guns,’ state report says
The city ranked fourth place in the list of municipalities with the highest number of ‘crime guns,’ a weapon unlawfully possessed or used, seized in April, according to data released by governor Phil Murphy’s administration this week.
FCC hits Paterson pirate radio operator with $25,000 penalty
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) slapped the operator of an unlicensed radio station with a $25,000 penalty for continually operating the pirate station despite repeatedly being warned it was “illegal.”
Paterson police early warning system flagged accused officers
The early warning system rolled out at the Paterson Police Department four years ago flagged the two police officers — Jonathan Bustios and Eudy Ramos – charged by the FBI with violating citizens’ basic rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
Paterson welcomes 29 new police officers
Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres swore in 29 new officers on Monday morning boosting the number of police officers in the city to well-above 400 for the first time in a while. After six months of police academy, the newly minted officers will be deployed on patrol of city streets, said police director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson’s footbridge at the Great Falls temporarily closed for repairs
The footbridge over the Passaic River connecting Mary Ellen Kramer Park and Overlook Park has been temporarily closed for repairs, according to an announcement by mayor Jose “Joey” Torres.