The Neighborhood Assistance Office (NAO) served more than 5,000 people per month when it was operating out of downtown Paterson. Now, the office barely serves 1,000 people in a given month, according to the official in charge of the office.
Startup plans to open medical marijuana dispensary in Paterson
A Morris County start-up is planning to invest $1.5 million to open a medical marijuana dispensary two blocks away from St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in the Lackawanna neighborhood.
Paterson recognizes 11 employees for Hispanic Heritage Month
Municipal officials recognized 11 employees in observance of the National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Paterson closes on old School 5, gives developer $100,000 discount
The school district has closed on its sale of the old School 5 on Totowa Avenue after receiving ownership clearance for $900,000, 10-percent less than the original $1 million price, according to school officials.
Main-Weiss intersection bar closing for 60 days, says Paterson mayor
Mo’s Low Cost Liquors and Bar, a troubled business at the Main-Weiss intersection, will be closed for 60 days, mayor Andre Sayegh announced on Wednesday morning.
Paterson mayor Sayegh marks 100 days in office, touts key accomplishments
Mayor Andre Sayegh marked his hundred days in office by touting some of his key accomplishments. He delivered a 12-minute address listing some of his major accomplishments in office so far.
No criminal charges for Paterson cop seen punching, macing deaf man, says prosecutor
42-year-old Raaseon Adams, shown in a viral video being elbowed and punched by a police officer that sparked outrage, appeared intoxicated and attempted to snatch keys from a police officer’s hand, said Passaic County Prosecutor Camila Valdes on Monday afternoon.