Debit cards worth an initial $400 have been mailed to the 110 lucky Paterson residents selected to participate in the city’s first Guaranteed Income Pilot program, the first of 12 monthly installments that puts cash into the pockets of poor people in the fight against poverty.
Big stories
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Paterson police chase down suspect in possession of handgun; assault rifle recovered from Jasper Street lot
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Passaic County One-Stop Center threatens to fire employees if they don’t get Covid-19 vaccine
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Paterson police seize Glock handgun from man allegedly selling drugs from car
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St. Joseph’s Health is requiring all employees to get Covid-19 vaccine
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Paterson’s guaranteed income program sends debit cards to 110 lucky residents
City Politics
Paterson’s guaranteed income program sends debit cards to 110 lucky residents
Paterson: McKoy-Mendez election lawsuit dismissed
Former councilman William McKoy on Thursday voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit challenging councilman Alex Mendez’s victory in the November special election.
Paterson seeking $500,000 in grant funding to stabilize Colt Gun Mill
Municipal officials are seeking $500,000 in grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to stabilize the historic Colt Gun Mill deep inside the Great Falls National Historical Park.
Paterson to renovate Putnam Oval for $1.15 million
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration is spending $1.15 million to renovate the Putnam Oval baseball field on Lafayette Street.
Paterson: Wayne Avenue bridge construction work expected to be completed in summer 2022
The construction work underway to replace the deck of the Wayne Avenue bridge over the Passaic River near the Great Falls that has throttled vehicular traffic is expected to be completed in summer 2022.
Officials mixed on allowing marijuana businesses in Paterson
Mayor Andre Sayegh fully supports the opening of various marijuana businesses in Paterson, viewing it as a potential engine to create jobs and bring revenue into to municipal coffers.
Police News
Paterson police chase down suspect in possession of handgun; assault rifle recovered from Jasper Street lot
The police chased down a man in possession of a handgun on Park Avenue on Friday, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson police seize Glock handgun from man allegedly selling drugs from car
The police seized a loaded Glock handgun from an alleged drug dealer on Summer Street, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
New Jersey man ran telephone bail scam network that targeted victims in Florida, Maryland, Vermont, and Washington
A man has been arrested and charged with running a multi-state telephone bail scam, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson man allegedly sexually abused child in Passaic City residence
A Paterson man has been arrested and charged with allegedly abusing a child in a residence in Passaic City between 2019 and 2020, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson police seize 1,700 bags of heroin in Spruce Street bust
The police arrested four people and seized 1,700 glassine envelopes of heroin in a bust on Spruce Street, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Judge orders detention of Paterson man charged with attempted murder
A judge ordered the detention of a city man charged with attempted murder for his role in the shooting of a 19-year-old on Carroll Street.
Education
Five candidates running for three Paterson school board seats
Five candidates are running for three up-for-grabs school board seats in November.
Paterson removes Columbus Day from school calendar
School officials have removed Columbus Day from the Paterson school district calendar. Instead, the district will celebrate “Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous People’s Day” on the second Monday of October.
Paterson schools installing new turf field at Bauerle Field for $500,000
School officials have awarded a $500,000 contract for the purchase and installation of a new artificial turf field at the Bauerle Field on Oak Street.
Paterson school officials outline plan to spend $106.7 million in American Rescue Act funds
The Paterson school district is receiving $106.7 million in American Rescue Act funds. School officials outlined a plan to spend the money late last month.
Hats off to all Paterson graduates of 2021
I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our bright students on completing their high school experience. In fact, I want to congratulate all of our students who are moving up this year.
Two Eastside High School students get Paterson teachers’ union scholarships
The Paterson Education Association, the teachers’ union, awarded scholarships to two graduating Eastside High School students.
Health
Passaic County One-Stop Center threatens to fire employees if they don’t get Covid-19 vaccine
The Passaic County Workforce Development Center and One-Stop Career Center is mandating all its employees get vaccinated against Covid-19 by October. Employees who fail to get vaccinated could face termination.
St. Joseph’s Health is requiring all employees to get Covid-19 vaccine
St. Joseph’s Health on Thursday announced it is mandating all its employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid-19 vaccination site moved from high school to downtown Paterson
With the partial re-opening of schools on Tuesday, the city’s Covid-19 vaccination site has been moved from International High School to the Division of Health in downtown Paterson.
Paterson residents can get free Uber rides to vaccine sites, says assemblywoman Sumter
Uber is offering 5,000 free rides to vaccination sites for Paterson residents to boost vaccine access for underserved communities, announced assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter on Monday afternoon.
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.
Business
113-year-old Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce picks first Latino to lead organization
The Greater Paterson Chamber of Commerce picked Orlando Cruz to serve as its president, making him the first Latino to serve as the head of the 113-year-old organization.
State reopens small business grant program. Businesses can get up to $20,000.
The state has reopened pre-registration for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, giving small business owners and nonprofit organizations that have not previously applied for grant funding a chance to pre-register as a preliminary step towards obtaining up to $20,000.
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.
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.