Congressman Bill Pascrell is in good health after undergoing a heart bypass procedure at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center over the weekend.
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Paterson police arrest two, seize weapon, assortment of drugs
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Pascrell in good health after heart bypass procedure at Paterson hospital
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Paterson agrees to pay nearly $215,000 for Covid-19 testing for uninsured residents
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Paterson school district pays nearly $400,000 for supervisor’s alleged sexual misconduct
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Paterson man with loaded rifle was sleeping in car outside girlfriend’s house, police say
City Politics
Pascrell in good health after heart bypass procedure at Paterson hospital
Paterson agrees to pay nearly $215,000 for Covid-19 testing for uninsured residents
Municipal officials agreed to pay $214,917 to a Bergen County company for running coronavirus test sites in Paterson for one week in May.
Paterson breaks ground on nearly $200,000 playground at Lucas Park
Municipal officials on Thursday morning broke ground on a project to renovate the Anthony Lucas Park, also known as Baer Park, on 5th Avenue.
Flavio Rivera picked to serve as Paterson council president
Flavio Rivera was picked to serve as the president of the City Council at the reorganization meeting, first in-person meeting held at City Hall in almost four months, on Wednesday afternoon.
‘It’s not fair,’ says Paterson councilman-elect stopped from taking office
Nearly a hundred people stood behind councilman-elect Alex Mendez across the street from City Hall on Wednesday afternoon protesting a court ruling that stopped their candidate from assuming the 3rd Ward seat.
Paterson councilman Michael Jackson, accused of voter fraud, sworn in for second term
With rain clouds over head, councilman Michael Jackson, charged with voter fraud last week, was sworn in for a second full-term on Wednesday afternoon.
Police News
Paterson police arrest two, seize weapon, assortment of drugs
The police arrested two city residents and seized a weapon and an assortment of drugs on Sunday evening, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale. Zahkeir Carter, 21, and Briana Hall, 19, were each charged with drug offenses. Hall was additionally charged with weapons offenses, police said. Police observed a drug transaction take place from…
Paterson man with loaded rifle was sleeping in car outside girlfriend’s house, police say
A city man with a rifle slung around his shoulder was sleeping inside a car outside of his girlfriend’s house on Warren Street early Sunday morning, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson man arrives at hospital seeking treatment for gunshot wound, police say
A city man arrived at Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center early Sunday morning seeking treatment for a gunshot wound, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson police break up sidewalk dice game, seize semi-automatic handgun on Godwin Avenue
The police broke up a sidewalk dice game and seized a semi-automatic handgun on Godwin Avenue on Saturday night, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Paterson police find garage filled with fireworks, $18,000 cash in Montgomery Street raid
The police raided a garage on Montgomery Street that was filled with fireworks on Friday night, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
Passaic City man wounded in Paterson shooting, police say
A Passaic City man was wounded in a shooting in Paterson early Friday morning, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Education
Paterson school district pays nearly $400,000 for supervisor’s alleged sexual misconduct
A Paterson school supervisor’s alleged sexual misconduct has led to a $390,000 settlement, according to district records.
I’m Shanikwa Lemon. Here’s why I’m running for a Paterson school board seat.
My personal mission in life is to enrich and improve the lives of children and my community. I fulfill this by dedicating my time to tutoring, educating, and mentoring the youth. Growing up here in Paterson has had its challenges but I am still proud of who I am today. I know that I am…
School board giving Paterson superintendent a bigger base salary in contract change
Superintendent Eileen Shafer is receiving a bigger base salary as part of a contract renegotiation with the Board of Education.
Paterson schools expected to get 13,800 Chromebooks to equip all students ahead of next school year
The school district has ordered 13,825 Chromebooks to equip all its students with a device ahead of the uncertain next school year.
Paterson charter school paid $450,000 to settle sexual harassment allegations against its ex-director
The Paterson Arts and Science Charter School has paid out $450,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against it and its former director Danny Necimo.
School board member wants Paterson to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday
School board member Emanuel Capers is pushing a measure to require Paterson schools to designate Juneteenth, a day celebrated by African Americans to mark the end of slavery in the United States, as a holiday on its calendar.
Health
Paterson mourns 329 people lost to coronavirus with white bows
Three-hundred and twenty-nine white bows hung on the wrought iron fences outside the historic City Hall in downtown Paterson.
Paterson residents among the most stressed in New Jersey because of Covid-19, study says
Residents of Paterson are among the most stressed people in New Jersey because of Covid-19, according to a study by Babylon Health that looked at Twitter data.
Paterson reports 7 new coronavirus cases
The number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus in Paterson increased by 7 to 6,514 on Thursday afternoon, according to municipal government data.
Paterson reports 11 new coronavirus cases
The number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus in Paterson increased by 11 to 6,507 on Wednesday afternoon, according to municipal government data.
Paterson reports 7 new coronavirus cases
The number of people tested positive for the new coronavirus in Paterson increased by 7 to 6,496 on Tuesday afternoon, according to municipal government data.
Passaic County offering at-home Covid-19 tests for residents
Passaic County is offering at-home Covid-19 saliva testing to residents of its sixteen municipalities, including Paterson, officials announced on Monday.
Business
Paterson zoning board member cited for construction without permits
A zoning board member has been cited for allegedly adding an extra floor to his property on Redwood Avenue without construction permits.
Paterson letting stores do sidewalk sales to boost business amid pandemic
Mayor Andre Sayegh is letting retail businesses in most commercial zones in Paterson to conduct sidewalk sales to boost business amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Paterson school bus company employed sex offender, felons to transport students
A controversial bus company, A-1 Elegant Tours, that was banned from doing business in the Paterson school district employed convicted felons and a sex offender to transport students, authorities said on Thursday in announcing charges against its owner and manager.
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.