A new business administrator will take office in Paterson next month. The city announced Wednesday that Marc Seemon will begin serving in the role on May 5.
City Politics
Marc Seemon appointed as new Paterson business administrator
Two with Paterson ties appointed to New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission
The New Jersey Puerto Rico Commission on Thursday announced four new gubernatorial and Senate appointees, including two with ties to Paterson.
Ex-Paterson mayor Jose “Joey” Torres sentenced to probation for violating public office ban
Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has been sentenced to three years of probation for violating a 2017 judicial order barring him from holding public office.
Former Paterson mayor pleads guilty to contempt charge over 2022 campaign bid
A former mayor of Paterson pleaded guilty to criminal contempt of court Thursday, admitting he violated a judicial order barring him from seeking public office.
Incumbents triumph in Paterson municipal elections
Incumbents Michael Jackson, Shahin Khalique, Alex Mendez, Ruby Cotton, Luis Velez, and Al Abdelaziz won re-election in the Paterson municipal elections on Tuesday, according to unofficial ballot counts.
Paterson picks 200 people to receive $400 per month for a year in re-launch of guaranteed income program
Mayor Andre Sayegh recently announced the relaunch of the Paterson Guaranteed Income Program, a significant step in supporting 200 low-income residents with a monthly stipend of $400 for one year.
Police News
Paterson man found guilty of murder in 2021 double stabbing
A man was found guilty Tuesday of murder and several related charges following a 2021 double stabbing outside a residence in Paterson.
Man injured in Paterson shooting
A 29-year-old man was injured in a shooting Friday night in Paterson, prompting an investigation by police.
Paterson teen charged in connection with March 22 homicide
A 17-year-old male has been charged in connection with the March 22 homicide near 12th Avenue and East 24th Street in Paterson.
Paterson man convicted of uploading child sexual abuse material
A Passaic County jury on Wednesday convicted a man of second- and third-degree charges of endangering the welfare of a child following a trial in Superior Court in Paterson.
Two Paterson men charged in 2024 shooting on 20th Avenue
Two men were arrested and charged in connection with a 2024 shooting that injured two people on 20th Avenue in Paterson, authorities said.
Paterson teen charged with Market Street murder
An 18-year-old male has been charged in connection with a March 15 homicide near Market and Pennington streets in Paterson.
Education
Seven people running for Paterson school board election
Seven people will be vying for three up-for-grabs Board of Education seats in November, according to papers filed with the Passaic County Clerk’s Office.
Charter school pays out $275,000 to settle sexual harassment case against Paterson BOE member Manny Martinez
A charter school is paying out $275,000 to settle a sexual harassment claims against Paterson school board member Manny Martinez.
Philip’s Academy Charter School will open new campus at old Paterson Leader Dye site
Philip’s Academy Charter School of Paterson will have a new campus at the old Leader Dye site on Madison Avenue, according to a press release issued by Building Hope, a Washington D.C.-based organization that builds structures for charter schools.
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.
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
Columbia Bank opens Paterson branch
Columbia Bank has opened its first branch in Paterson. The new location at 177 3rd Avenue offers consumer and business banking services, drive-thru access, digital rate displays, and a team of financial professionals.
Paterson’s Art Factory to go up for auction in U.S. Bankruptcy Court sale
The Art Factory, a prominent creative center in Paterson that has fostered a dynamic community of artists, musicians, and creators, will be auctioned on Nov. 26 by Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Company in an auction ordered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Paterson council president’s brothers lied to school districts for bus contracts, put students in danger, says NJ Attorney General
City Council president Shahin Khalique’s two brothers were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly employing unqualified drivers to transport students and lying to school districts to secure busing contracts.
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.