Early Sunday morning a teenager was shot and killed at the corner of 12th Avenue and E. 18th Street. This is the city’s third murder within a 28 hour period and 14th murder of the year. This was reported by a lesser known newspaper.
City Pays $250,000 In Settlements
In 2010, the city of Paterson laid off a large number of teachers, among them were those who served the city for well over 40 years. The union, Paterson Education Association, heard about the incidents, and filed a lawsuit against the city of Paterson, claiming the teachers were laid off improperly, which resulted in the city…
Fundraising Plans for Hinchliffe Stadium
The National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation is going ahead with it’s plan to restore the broken down Hinchliffe Stadium. Fundraising efforts are on it’s way with the opening of a Hinchliffe Stadium website and a state grant of $500,000. Nonetheless, officials say renovation of the run down stadium may cost $10-$15 million. This was reported by a lesser known newspaper.
School #6 Headed for Change
School #6 one of Paterson’s worst performing school is being attempted to be reformed. If the school doesn’t improve it’s standardized test scores New Jersey Department of Education warns it’ll be shut down or a private company would take over.
Patersonians Outrage Over Taxes Causes Another Property Revaluation
Paterson only having undergone one property evaluation in the last three decades, municipal officials decided it’s time for another one. Home owners are paying inflated property taxes even though the house market has plummeted. However, by no means does this mean lower taxes for everyone says Councilman Kenneth Morris. This was reported by a lesser known newspaper.
Man Shot in the Thigh and Leg Near N. Main Street
A man loitering around Jefferson St. in the 1st ward at 3 am was shot in the thigh and leg. After hearing sounds of gunfire, the man begin to run towards N. Main street and it was at that time, as he was running, that bullets hit him. This was reported by a lesser known…