Colorful balloons were draped over the awning in front of the restaurant. Community officials, residents, friends and neighbors cordially greeted one another with handshakes and smiles. The distinct, pleasant aroma of meat grilling filled the air. With walls painted a pastel, light brown, traditional and contemporary Turkish music provided a relaxed ambiance. All the while,…
Paterson: Shohid Minar monument in Westside Park vandalized
The bright red disc of one of Paterson’s newest and most significant public testaments is now marred with graffiti. The Shohid Minar monument in Westside Park, which commemorates those who died fighting to preserve the Bengali language, spoken by as many as 300 million people throughout the world, has been spray painted with two large,…
Carnival comes to Paterson’s Westside Park
Nine-year old Layla Rivera beamed as she proudly displayed the prize she had won. A real goldfish animatedly swam in a clear, plastic bag filled with water. The third grader from School 28 was accompanied by her father, Luis Rivera, and mother, Jessica Rivera, at the carnival in Westside Park on Thursday evening.
Paterson students share feelings, emotions in poetry
15-year old Farah Elony stood at the microphone in front of an audience of well over 200 people in the auditorium of the Passaic County Community College to read her poem “When I Faced My Fear.”
Paterson’s Kennedy defeated in boys’ basketball state semifinals
The highly anticipated high school varsity boys’ state tournament basketball contest between John F. Kennedy High and Hackensack did not disappoint. The pressure packed drama saw the Comets pull out a 68-62 victory which was much closer than the final score indicated.
Paterson’s Lady Knights fall short to Hackensack in state girls’ basketball semifinals
The Cinderella run to the state championship for the girls’ varsity basketball team of Paterson’s John F. Kennedy High School finally came to an end at their home sectional semifinal contest against Hackensack.
Paterson Kennedy defeated by Wayne Hills in Passaic County championship
The fiercely fought battle that went down to the wire in overtime saw Wayne Hills defeat John F. Kennedy High School for the Passaic County boys’ basketball championship on Saturday afternoon.