As a father, educator and public servant, I believe it’s important that we deal honestly and openly with the uncomfortable aspects of our country’s past. While we can never take away what the “Founding Fathers” did to create a country by declaring independence from Britain, writing the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and establishing a…
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.
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…
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.
New basketball, handball courts open at Paterson’s Buckley Park
A renovated basketball court, an asphalt pathway, and a new handball court has opened at Buckley Park.
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.
Rebuttal to Gus Penaranda’s letter on Paterson mayor’s response to virus
I’ve known Mr Gus Penaranda for many years and have a good deal of respect for him. We were both part of David Soo’s initiative to save a vital part of the Great Falls, which resulted in it becoming America’s newest National Park. We also worked together to save the Barbour Estate. We both love…