I want to preface this letter by saying, I didn’t want to do this. I mean, write this letter. I wanted to believe that the kinks would somehow work themselves out. I can’t seem to shake the disappointment that is gripping me.
Longest serving Paterson school board member reintroduces himself
I am writing this letter to reintroduce myself to the Paterson community. I am the longest serving member on the Paterson Board of Education and I am standing for re-election again. I committed myself to improving the city’s educational system years ago, when as a physician in St Joseph’s Emergency Room, I encountered Paterson’s children…
Challenging school year ends with masked graduation for Paterson high school seniors
First and foremost, I want to once again take this opportunity to congratulate each of you, the graduating class of 2020. This was undoubtedly one of the most challenging school year we have ever faced.
Resident thankful Paterson police came to her aid
So often the Paterson Police are criticized for one reason, or another. This letter is to tell a story of a worthy experience with them.
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…
Ex-Paterson resident questions mayor’s response to pandemic
The United States has just hit 100,000 deaths due to the coronavirus in just three months. Depending on where you get your news, more than half of Americans feel the President and the federal government have let them down. However, all politics is local and here in New Jersey, local leadership along with the state…
Paterson election irregularities need to be thoroughly investigated
With regard to the Paterson Municipal Election on May 12th, the recent news about bundles of Vote by Mail Ballots being found in various mailboxes in Paterson and surrounding areas would seem to indicate that an attempt was made to affect the outcome. We should all be concerned about this attack on our democracy and…