The boundaries of the city’s 4 of 6 wards have been changed due to U.S. Census data from the 2020 count.
Big stories
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Paterson man wounded in Broadway shooting
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Woman alleges Paterson police officers used excessive force against her
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Census data leads to changes in Paterson ward boundaries
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Former councilman Kenneth Morris picked as chairman of Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce
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Paterson kept a police officer from returning to duty after she shot a suspect. Now, the City is paying $185,000 to settle her lawsuit.
City Politics
Census data leads to changes in Paterson ward boundaries
Paterson kept a police officer from returning to duty after she shot a suspect. Now, the City is paying $185,000 to settle her lawsuit.
The city kept a police officer from returning to duty after she had shot a suspect outside of the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex in 2016 resulting in her filing a lawsuit.
Paterson paying $425,000 to family of man killed by police in his house
Municipal officials are paying $425,000 to the family of a man killed by police in his house in 2012.
Paterson adds a third member to mayor’s ‘Innovation Team’
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s “Innovation Team” added a new member on Monday afternoon.
City Clerk to reject Torres’ petitions to run in Paterson mayoral race
Former mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has been gathering signatures to challenge incumbent Andre Sayegh for the mayor’s seat, but his petitions may be rejected by the City Clerk’s Office because of his criminal conviction.
Pascrell tests positive for Covid-19
Congressman Bill Pascrell has tested positive for Covid-19.
Police News
Paterson man wounded in Broadway shooting
A city man was wounded in a shooting on Broadway late Monday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Woman alleges Paterson police officers used excessive force against her
A woman has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging Paterson police officers used excessive force against her.
Paterson kept a police officer from returning to duty after she shot a suspect. Now, the City is paying $185,000 to settle her lawsuit.
The city kept a police officer from returning to duty after she had shot a suspect outside of the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex in 2016 resulting in her filing a lawsuit.
Paterson man shot multiple times on East 18th Street, authorities say
A city man was wounded in a shooting on East 18th Street on Thursday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Two Paterson men hurt in Park Avenue shooting
Two men were wounded in a shooting on Park Avenue late Wednesday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson paying $425,000 to family of man killed by police in his house
Municipal officials are paying $425,000 to the family of a man killed by police in his house in 2012.
Education
Kenneth Simmons retains Paterson school board presidency
The Board of Education opted to retain Kenneth Simmons as its president during its reorganization meeting on Wednesday night.
Covid-19 surge prompts Paterson schools to go all-remote
A surge in Covid-19 cases has prompted the Paterson school district to go all-remote until late January.
Paterson closing Eastside and Kennedy early for students due to Covid-19
The city’s two largest high schools are having early dismissal on Tuesday because of lack of nursing services at John F. Kennedy High School and Eastside High School resulting from Covid-19, according to officials.
Paterson schools superintendent Eileen Shafer announces retirement
Superintendent Eileen Shafer is retiring at the end of the current academic year, she announced on Wednesday evening.
Paterson school superintendent’s spokesman gets 26 percent salary increase
The school district employee who serves as the spokesman for the superintendent and the district has received a 26 percent pay increase.
New Jersey assemblyman gets 15 percent pay increase in Paterson school district job
A New Jersey assemblyman received a significant pay increase at his Paterson school district job this year, according to payroll records.
Health
Paterson shatters previous Covid-19 case record; two City Council members test positive for virus
The number of Covid-19 cases in Paterson has set a fresh record on Friday, according to municipal health data.
Paterson logs largest Covid-19 case count since start of pandemic
New Jersey’s third largest city reported 750 Covid-19 cases, the largest case count logged in a single day since the start of the pandemic, on Wednesday.
Paterson residents should get their booster shots as cases surge, says health official
As Covid-19 cases surge in Paterson, the city’s public health officer is urging residents to get their booster shots.
Paterson launches $4 million lead abatement program. Here’s how tenants and landlords can apply.
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration has launched a lead abatement program to curb childhood lead exposure.
Boil water advisory lifted for Paterson, Passaic City, Clifton, and Woodland Park
The Passaic Valley Water Commission on Friday lifted the boil water advisory affecting some 250,000 residents of Paterson, Passaic City, Clifton and Woodland Park, six weeks after the remnants of hurricane Ida deluged the area and contaminated the New Street Reservoir with a massive runoff.
State approves plan to clean up contaminated New Street Reservoir that led to boiled water advisory for more than 230,000 people
The cleanup at the New Street Reservoir began Friday and could take up to a month, which means the boiled water advisory posted for Paterson, Passaic City, and parts of Clifton and Woodland Park will remain in effect until further notice.
Business
Former councilman Kenneth Morris picked as chairman of Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce
Former councilman Kenneth Morris has been picked to serve as the new chairman on the board of the Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce.
State hosting Main Street Recovery Fund virtual information session for Paterson businesses, nonprofit organizations
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is hosting a virtual information session on Thursday for Paterson businesses and nonprofit organizations.
Paterson store sold winning $240,000 lottery ticket
A local store sold a winning lottery ticket worth $240,505 that matched all five numbers drawn during Tuesday’s drawing, according to the New Jersey Lottery.
Sports
Paterson brothers bring home gold, bronze medals from California jiu-jitsu competition
A pair of brothers known for bringing home gold from national and international jiu-jitsu competitions did it again. Jason Dixon and Jalen Mitchell returned to Paterson with gold and bronze medals from the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship, biggest martial arts competition in the world for kids, held in Long Beach, Calf. last Sunday.
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.