Two landmarks within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park will be renamed in honor of the late Congressman who led efforts to preserve the city’s industrial heritage.
Big stories
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Verizon expands Frontline 5G service to Paterson emergency personnel
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Paterson boy charged in connection with May 11 homicide
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18 arrested in child support enforcement sweep across Passaic County
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Trump administration sues Paterson over sanctuary policies, names three other N.J. cities
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Paterson bakery paying $180,000 to settle workplace safety violations
City Politics
Bill passes in U.S. House to name two sites in Great Falls after Bill Pascrell
Marc Seemon appointed as new Paterson business administrator
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.
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.
Police News
Paterson boy charged in connection with May 11 homicide
A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a May 11 homicide near Rosa Parks Boulevard and Lafayette streets in Paterson.
18 arrested in child support enforcement sweep across Passaic County
Eighteen individuals were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday in a two-day child support enforcement operation carried out across Passaic County, authorities said.
Trump administration sues Paterson over sanctuary policies, names three other N.J. cities
The Donald Trump administration filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Paterson, alleging that the city’s sanctuary policies obstruct federal immigration enforcement and violate the U.S. Constitution. Newark, Jersey City and Hoboken were also named in the suit.
Man injured in Paterson shooting seeks hospital treatment next day
A 33-year-old man from Paterson sought treatment Monday at Hackensack University Medical Center for a non-fatal gunshot wound sustained a day earlier, police said.
Florida man convicted in 2019 Paterson crash that killed pedestrian
A man was convicted Monday of reckless vehicular homicide and assault by auto in connection with a 2019 crash that killed a pedestrian in Paterson.
Clifton man fatally shot in Paterson, police say
A 55-year-old man was fatally shot early Saturday morning in Paterson, authorities said.
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
Paterson bakery paying $180,000 to settle workplace safety violations
A commercial bakery is paying $180,000 to settle workplace safety violations after a federal follow-up inspection in May 2024 found previously cited hazards had not been corrected.
Optimum opens new retail store in Paterson
Optimum, a provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV and phone services, announced the opening of a new retail store Monday at 202 Main Street in Paterson.
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.
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.