New Jersey health officials published rules that prohibit open-casket funerals because of the coronavirus pandemic. But that didn’t stop a Paterson funeral home from hosting an open-casket ceremony for a deceased former councilman earlier in the month.
South Paterson jewelry shop cited for violating Covid-19 emergency orders
A Bergen County man has been charged for allegedly violating Covid-19 emergency orders by opening his South Paterson jewelry shop, according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.
Police charge Paterson pool hall owner for opening business amid pandemic
A city man has been charged for allegedly opening his pool hall in violation of emergency orders put in place to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, according to authorities.
South Paterson store entrances, surfaces being disinfected ahead of Ramadan
Two men in hazmat suits began spraying a disinfecting solution on store door handles, parking meters, and benches in South Paterson on Wednesday morning.
Montclair CVS donates Easter candy to children at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
A Montclair CVS has donated Easter candy to the children’s ward at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.
South Paterson bar had people gathering, drinking inside, authorities say
A bar in South Paterson had customers gathering and drinking inside in violations of emergency orders on Tuesday, according to the New Jersey State Police.
Two Paterson businesses were operating in alleged violation of emergency orders
The police arrested two men for allegedly operating businesses in Paterson in violation of emergency orders requiring them to close because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to authorities.