Police chief Troy Oswald has filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court accusing mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration of retaliating against him for exposing hazardous working conditions at the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex.
State awards $30 million for Paterson parking garage project
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) has approved $30.5 million to replace the obsolete Ward Street parking garage. As part of the project, the Paterson Parking Authority will add a retail component to the new garage.
Paterson awards $1.8 million contract to upgrade police HQ heating and cooling system
After years of delay and many complaints from employees, the city has awarded a $1.82 million contract to a firm to upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at the Frank X. Graves Public Safety Complex.
Ex-Paterson mayor Torres released from state prison
Disgraced former mayor Jose “Joey” Torres has been released from state prison after serving little over a year.
Paterson signs up for energy co-op; company that gave $400,000 to lobbyist Pascrell’s firm to benefit
The City Council approved a measure on Tuesday night to join the Passaic County Energy Cooperative, a move that will benefit a company that gave more than $400,000 to a lobbying firm tied to one of the mayor’s close allies.
Paterson pays $49,000 to settle man’s car accident lawsuit
The city has agreed to pay $49,000 to settle a resident’s car accident lawsuit.
Paterson pays almost $27,000 for damage to utility pole
The city agreed to pay $26,769 to settle a property damage claim filed by PSEG, according to government records.