Mayor Andre Sayegh on Tuesday afternoon said his administration officials have identified $4 million in cuts to partially resolve the ongoing budget crisis that would have claimed more than 200 police and fire jobs.
After almost seven months, Sayegh to submit his department heads for confirmation
Mayor Andre Sayegh has been in office for almost seventh months. He has yet to secure confirmation for any of his department heads.
Personnel director isn’t using Paterson time track system to record attendance
The new personnel director, Michele Ralph-Rawls, did not use the city’s biometric time tracking system to record her work attendance, according to municipal records.
Paterson refunding almost $780,000 to Center City Mall after tax appeal
The city is refunding $768,208 to Alma Realty for over assessing the Center City Mall building in downtown Paterson, according to government records.
Politically-connected law firms get Paterson contracts
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration doubled the city’s list of contracted law firms to include several with deep political connections.
Police, fire unions challenge Paterson’s move to state health plan
The city’s move from a self-insurance program to the state health plan is being challenged by both the fire and police unions.
Paterson awards contract to resurface five roadways for $760,000
The City Council awarded a more than $760,000 contract last week to resurface half-dozen roadways in Paterson.