State officials approved $17 million in tax credits for the 74-unit low-income housing project being built at the Argus Mill on Van Houten Street.
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Paterson man hurt in Sunday afternoon shooting
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Paterson mother charged in stabbing death of 7-year-old son
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Seven-year-old stabbed to death in Paterson
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Paterson, Elmwood Park men injured in separate early morning shootings
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Paterson takes aim at ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’ dirt bikes in parks and roadways
City Politics
State awards $17 million in tax credits for Paterson housing project
City Council wants stiffer penalties for dumping in Paterson
The City Council gave preliminary approval on Tuesday night to a pair of ordinances that increase the penalties for dumping in Paterson.
Paterson officials debate what to do with vacant Piercy Street building
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration and City Council members have been debating what to do with the vacant former Galaxie Chemical Corporation building on Piercy Street.
Consultant gives Paterson options to revamp sewer utility
A consultant outlined several options to the City Council on Tuesday night to revamp the controversial sewer utility.
Paterson paying $75,000 to woman who fell and injured herself on a sewer grate
Municipal officials agreed to pay a woman $75,000 to settle a lawsuit in which she claims to have fallen and injured herself on a sewer grate or catch basin.
Man shot in stomach by Paterson police officer gets $450,000 settlement
A man shot in the stomach in front of his girlfriend and twin sons outside of the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex by a policewoman four years ago is getting $450,000 in settlement, according to public records.
Police News
Paterson man hurt in Sunday afternoon shooting
A city man was wounded in a shooting on Matlock Street on Sunday afternoon, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson mother charged in stabbing death of 7-year-old son
A mother has been arrested for stabbing two of her children, one fatally, on Saturday, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Seven-year-old stabbed to death in Paterson
The police were called to a stabbing incident on North 6th Street on Saturday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson, Elmwood Park men injured in separate early morning shootings
Two men were wounded in separate early Saturday morning shootings in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson takes aim at ‘reckless’ and ‘illegal’ dirt bikes in parks and roadways
The police are taking aim at “reckless” and “illegal” dirt bikes that have proliferated in city streets and parks. Police seized two dirt bikes in separate incidents on Thursday, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson man pleads guilty to gun charge
A man arrested last summer for carrying a gun on Godwin Avenue pleaded guilty to a weapon charge on Thursday.
Education
Paterson woman sues after falling outside Dale Avenue School
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Paterson Public Schools after allegedly injuring herself by falling on a neglected sidewalk outside of the Dale Avenue School.
Paterson schools reopening for teachers on June 1, says superintendent
School board members on Wednesday night voted to begin reopening school buildings for in-person learning beginning on June 1.
Teachers and Paterson school district at odds over reopening schools for in-person learning
The Paterson school district spent nearly $20 million over the past months to get ready to reopen for in-person learning, but schools buildings remain closed and students are still attending virtual classes.
Paterson is not ready for in-person schooling yet, says teachers’ union, after walkthroughs
After much to-do, the Paterson Education Association (PEA) was finally permitted to exercise its right under law to conduct safety walkthroughs of all district buildings on April 21 and 22. While we did not expect to find everything in perfect working order, we were shocked at the level of disrepair that awaited us, making it…
Emanuel Capers back on Paterson school board after six-month suspension
After serving a six-month suspension, school board member Emanuel Capers returned to the Board of Education last week.
Shafer puts off decision to reopen Paterson schools for in-person learning
Under pressure from increasing Covid-19 cases and the teachers’ union, superintendent Eileen Shafer put off a decision to reopen in-person learning for New Jersey’s third biggest school district.
Health
Paterson launches mobile unit to vaccinate hard to reach residents
Health officials will begin vaccinating residents from the city’s mobile health unit on Thursday.
Paterson halts giving Johnson & Johnson vaccine, will resume vaccination with Moderna tomorrow
After getting a notice to pause giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine because of concerns over blood clots in small number of recipients, municipal officials cancelled all primary dose vaccinations at the International High School site on Tuesday morning.
Passaic County initiative seeks to vaccinate residents in underserved areas of Paterson, Passaic City, and Prospect Park
Passaic County has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and St. Joseph’s University Medical Center to roll out an initiative to vaccinate residents in undeserved parts of Paterson, Passaic City, and Prospect Park.
Clifton man, who sent threatening texts to Paterson police chief, indicted
A Clifton man, who allegedly sent threatening text messages to Paterson police chief, has been indicted.
Sayegh administration cut Paterson Covid-19 testing budget by $150,000 in October
Just weeks after the Division of Health began administering Covid-19 tests to residents using its mobile unit, mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration reduced the city’s testing budget by $150,000.
Paterson: 80 percent of Covid-19 vaccines now going to city residents, says health officer
The vast majority – as much as 80 percent – of the Covid-19 vaccines being administered at International High School are now going in the arms of city residents, said health officer Paul Persaud on Thursday night.
Business
State awards $17 million in tax credits for Paterson housing project
State officials approved $17 million in tax credits for the 74-unit low-income housing project being built at the Argus Mill on Van Houten Street.
Wayne couple sentenced to prison in $4.5 million Paterson food stamp fraud scheme
A couple from Wayne was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for their role in a $4.5 million food stamp fraud scheme run out of a Paterson grocery store.
Downtown Paterson businesses allowed to conduct sidewalk sales until end of September
Businesses in downtown Paterson, hit hard by the pandemic, will be able to conduct sidewalk sales for the next six months.
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.