Municipal officials are naming a section of Grand Street between Main Street and Marshall Street to Mexico Boulevard in tribute to Mexican Americans living in Paterson.
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Paterson naming a street Mexico Boulevard in tribute to Mexican Americans
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Authorities investigating Paterson police-involved shooting on Pearl Street
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Paterson man got uncle and another man to settle beef in double shooting outside hospital
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Two Paterson men hurt in Holsman Street shooting
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Three people wounded in separate Paterson shootings
City Politics
Paterson naming a street Mexico Boulevard in tribute to Mexican Americans
Paterson refuses to renew licenses for 21st Avenue bar citing loud music
Municipal officials refused to grant entertainment and dance hall licenses to Hornitos Bakery on 21st Avenue citing “constant” loud music.
A convicted funeral director stole from poor families. Now, Paterson is naming a street after him.
Manuel E. Martinez was convicted for stealing tens of thousands of dollars that was supposed to cover funeral expenses for poor families. Now, members of the City Council have passed a measure to name a street after the deceased funeral director.
Mendez accuses McKoy of ‘breaking the law’ for renting attic of Paterson property
Former councilman Alex Mendez accused his main rival ex-councilman William McKoy of “breaking the law” for allegedly renting the attic of a house on Carbon Street.
Paterson changes 21st Avenue with angle parking, one-way traffic to increase parking spaces
Municipal officials showed off a reconfigured 21st Avenue on Monday morning that includes angle parking, one-way vehicular traffic, and road markings for parking spots.
Paterson may grant 30-year tax abatement for housing complex near hospital
A soon-to-be-built housing complex for low-income families and people with “special needs” may receive a 30-year tax abatement.
Police News
Authorities investigating Paterson police-involved shooting on Pearl Street
A police-involved shooting that occurred in the area of Pearl Street is under investigation, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson man got uncle and another man to settle beef in double shooting outside hospital
20-year-old Wilfredo Garcia allegedly got his uncle — 42-year-old Modino Garcia — and another man — 22-year-old John Delacruz — to settle a beef that resulted in a double shooting outside of St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.
Two Paterson men hurt in Holsman Street shooting
Two men were wounded in a shooting on Holsman Street on Saturday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Three people wounded in separate Paterson shootings
Two men and a woman were injured in separate overnight shootings in Paterson, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
26-year-old Paterson man killed in Lawrence Street shooting
A city man was fatally wounded in a shooting on Lawrence Street on Thursday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Two men from Prospect Park and Passaic City hurt in Paterson shooting
A man from Prospect Park and another from Passaic City were wounded in a shooting in Paterson late Wednesday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Education
Paterson schools will remain closed and all-remote until January 19
School officials have decided to keep Paterson schools closed and learning all-remote until January 19.
East Hanover pair charged for running bus company that put students in danger
A couple that ran a troubled East Orange bus company that put students at risk — including Paterson children – by using unqualified drivers and unsafe buses is facing criminal charges, announced New Jersey attorney general Gurbir Grewal on Thursday morning.
Paterson making ‘significant progress’ in securing local control, state education officials say
Paterson school board has made “significant progress” and is on track to regain control of its schools, said state education officials while presenting the district’s 18-month transition status report.
Ex-Paterson teacher gets 40-year prison sentence for sexual contact with child
A former Paterson teacher, who was arrested at School 27 two years ago on charges of sexual contact with a child, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Coronavirus outbreak forces Passaic County Tech to cease in-person classes for 14 days
The Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) is ceasing in-person classes for 14 days because of a coronavirus outbreak.
Passaic County Tech student tests positive for Covid-19
A student at the Passaic County Technical Institute, which has been holding in-person classes, has tested positive for Covid-19.
Health
Motor Vehicle in Paterson closed until October 16 after employee tests positive for Covid-19
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission in Paterson will be closed until Friday, October 16 after an employee tested positive for Covid-19.
Assistant DPW director tests positive for Covid-19, forcing key Paterson officials to quarantine
Assistant public works director Manny Ojeda tested positive for Covid-19, forcing more than a dozen municipal employees, including key members of mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration, to quarantine.
Need to get tested for Covid-19? Paterson mobile unit is providing tests.
The Paterson mobile testing unit will begin providing Covid-19 tests to residents on Monday morning.
Passaic County offering Covid-19 saliva tests for school employees
Passaic County officials have set aside a date to provide free Covid-19 saliva testing for school employees.
Paterson will roll-out mobile Covid-19 testing for residents beginning October 5
A nurse handed Stephanie Robertson a nasal swab to collect specimen from both of her nostrils for a Covid-19 test. She swabbed one nostril, but forgot the other.
Paterson getting $3.4 million to remove lead from low-income housing units
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $3.4 million grant to Paterson to remove lead from low-income housing units.
Business
Paterson refuses to renew licenses for 21st Avenue bar citing loud music
Municipal officials refused to grant entertainment and dance hall licenses to Hornitos Bakery on 21st Avenue citing “constant” loud music.
Bergen County buys 110,000 N95 masks from Paterson company, preparing for a fall surge of Covid-19 cases
Bergen County and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center purchased 110,000 N95 masks from a Paterson manufacturing company in preparation for a possible resurgence of coronavirus cases in the fall.
Paterson bar cited for having underage patrons, indoor hookah smoking
A bar in the Hillcrest section has been issued violations for allegedly selling liquor to underage patrons and allowing indoor hookah smoking.
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.