The woman who served as the public information officer in mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration resigned in June, according to public records.
City Politics
Paterson public information officer resigned in June, records show
Paterson: Judge rules against chicken slaughterhouse in Hillcrest section
A New Jersey Superior Court judge has sided with Hillcrest section residents in their bid to prevent a chicken slaughterhouse from locating in their neighborhood.
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.
Paterson, Passaic City, Clifton still under boil water advisory. When will it be lifted?
The boiled water advisory for Paterson, Passaic City, and parts of Clifton that was posted a week ago after remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped more than seven inches of rain isn’t expected to be lifted anytime soon.
Labor unions demand hazard pay for working though Covid-19. Paterson officials say they are considering it.
Labor unions representing hundreds of municipal employees have been demanding hazard or premium pay from the city for their members, who worked through the Covid-19 pandemic, over the past year.
New Jersey first lady visits flood victims at Paterson emergency shelter
New Jersey’s First Lady, Tammy Murphy, visited the Red Cross shelter in Paterson on Sunday, offering reassurance to flood victims in the wake of Thursday’s deluge that left much of the 1st Ward under water.
Police News
Paterson man wounded in Broadway shooting
A city man was wounded in a shooting on Broadway late Wednesday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson woman killed in Straight Street crash
A city woman was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Straight Street on Wednesday night, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson felon pleads guilty to having firearm, ammunition
A city man, who was previously convicted on a drug offense, admitted to having a firearm and more than a dozen ammunition.
Paterson man charged after 4-month-old arrives at hospital with broken ribs
A city man has been arrested for allegedly abusing a four-month-old child, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
60-year-old Paterson man killed in Van Houten Street shooting
A city man was killed in a shooting on Van Houten Street early Tuesday evening, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson drug dealer arrested, more than 15,000 bags of heroin seized from North 7th Street residence
A two-month investigation into drug dealing on North 7th Street resulted in charges against four men and confiscation of more than 15,000 glassine envelopes of heroin on Tuesday, according to Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.
Education
More than 30 Paterson school buildings sustained water damage from Ida
Thirty-three school buildings sustained water damage as remnants of hurricane Ida slammed Paterson with heavy rain last week prompting the Board of Education to convene an emergency meeting on Friday to start the academic year remotely.
Paterson student gets Visa scholarship worth $20,000 per year
Micah Demarest made up his mind to attend college in the 8th grade, but he wanted to do it without incurring massive amounts in student debt.
Board of Education divided on what to do as Paterson superintendent’s contract nears end
Superintendent Eileen Shafer has just one year remaining in her contract at the Paterson Public Schools.
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.
Health
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.
Paterson, Passaic City, Clifton still under boil water advisory. When will it be lifted?
The boiled water advisory for Paterson, Passaic City, and parts of Clifton that was posted a week ago after remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped more than seven inches of rain isn’t expected to be lifted anytime soon.
Paterson will require all city workers to get Covid-19 vaccine
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration is requiring all city employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or be subjected to weekly testing.
Paterson begins vaccinating young people against Covid-19
The Paterson Division of Health began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to young people on Monday morning.
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.
Business
Paterson resident promoted to vice president at Kearny Bank
A Patersonian has been promoted to vice president/SBA (Small Business Administration) closing manager at Kearny Bank.
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.
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.