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.
Paterson voters’ guide for May 10, 2022
The city’s voters will decide who holds the mayor’s office and three at-large City Council seats today.
Appellate court rules against Sayegh-linked challenge to remove Mendez from Paterson mayoral ballot
Incumbent mayor Andre Sayegh suffered a defeat on Friday when an appellate court ruled in favor of the City Clerk, allowing councilman Alex Mendez to remain on the mayoral ballot.
Torres won’t be on Paterson mayoral ballot
Former convicted mayor Jose “Joey” Torres failed in his court challenge to compel the City Clerk to accept his nominating petitions to run for the city’s highest office.
Woman alleges Paterson police officers used excessive force against her
A woman has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging Paterson police officers used excessive force against her.
Paterson kept a police officer from returning to duty after she shot a suspect. Now, the City is paying $185,000 to settle her lawsuit.
The city kept a police officer from returning to duty after she had shot a suspect outside of the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex in 2016 resulting in her filing a lawsuit.
Paterson paying $425,000 to family of man killed by police in his house
Municipal officials are paying $425,000 to the family of a man killed by police in his house in 2012.