The City Council is creating a personnel committee after a report revealed the new personnel director received an abortive six-percent longevity pay increase.
12 new Paterson police officers to start holiday foot patrols
A dozen new police officers will start their public safety careers by patrolling the city’s commercial corridors beginning next week, providing shoppers a sense of security during the holiday season.
New Paterson personnel chief directed East Orange subordinate in 2016 to increase her pay
When she was serving as head of human resources at East Orange, Michele Ralph-Rawls directed a subordinate to increase her pay, according to government documents.
NJ attorney general tries to strengthen community-police relations in Paterson
In a pair of meetings focused on strengthening community and law enforcement relations, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal spoke at the New Roberto Clemente School and the Hani Awadallah School, both in Paterson.
Sayegh ally gets an increase in Paterson Parking Authority contract
The grant writing company owned by a close ally of mayor Andre Sayegh received a larger contract from the Paterson Parking Authority weeks after the new mayor was sworn in, according to government documents.
Paterson construction official suspended for alleged unbecoming conduct
The city’s construction official Gennaro “Jerry” Lobozzo has been suspended for five days for alleged unbecoming conduct, according to municipal officials.
Consultants make pitch for Paterson electricity contract
A pair of consultants from Concord Engineering made a pitch to the City Council on Tuesday night for a lucrative electricity contract.