First, I want to send a special prayer out to all our residents who are currently dealing with this terrible virus. I want to send a special prayer out to Paterson mayor Andre Sayegh; I am delighted to hear that Dr. James Pruden has been released from the hospital and is on his way to…
Resident urges Paterson leaders to work together amid coronavirus crisis
I do not like politics, hence you will never see my name as a candidate on a ballot. However, this letter is not about Paterson politics. What it is about is the medical crisis we are all in now, and the reaction to it from elected officials.
Paterson resident ‘appalled’ by Khalique’s campaign people knocking on doors amid coronavirus outbreak
Thumbs down to Paterson’s 2nd Ward councilman Shahin Khalique for his recent actions in garnering support for his re-election in May. In a Covid-19 world with Federal, State and City Executive Orders to restrict residents from venturing outside unnecessarily in an effort to “decrease the spread” or “flatten the curve,” councilman Khalique has deemed it…
An open letter to the Paterson school community
As parents, we teach our children to be cautious and to alert an adult when a stranger is present. We also teach our children that their schools are safe places where they can grow and thrive under the careful oversight of trusted educators and support professionals. That foundation is what Paterson Education Association (PEA) members pledge to…
Paterson BOE member visits Atlanta
I am writing this letter to express my deep appreciation to the people of Atlanta, Georgia for showing me such hospitality warmth and kindness during my visit here.
Kennedy High School as a full-service community school
The purpose of this letter is to inform the community about a historic moment in Paterson. Paterson’s John F. Kennedy Educational Complex became the very first high school in the entire state of New Jersey to receive the distinct designation of being a full-service community high school.
Teague: Bullying impacts everyone
In an effort to keep the community informed I decided to craft this letter. It is a well-known fact that bullying impacts everyone, even those who aren’t being bullied directly. Families have been torn apart, communities have been shattered, lives have been negatively impacted – and all because of bullying. Not all incidents of bullying…