The city’s Bangladeshi-American community turned in hundreds of petitions to additionally name Union Avenue as Bangladesh Boulevard. As many as 800 signed petitions were hand-delivered to the City Council last Thursday.
Paterson mayor Sayegh wants nonprofits to make voluntary monetary contributions
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration is planning to send out letters to the city’s large number of tax-exempt property owners – among them social service and religious organizations – to make monetary contributions.
Paterson council gives preliminary approval to borrow $16 million
The City Council gave preliminary approval to a series of measures to borrow $16 million early Friday morning.
Paterson mayor’s introduced budget rejected by council
The City Council rejected mayor Andre Sayegh’s $283.6 million introduced budget early Friday morning.
Paterson residents, businesses affected by August flood told to apply for fed loans
Margaret Gass saw flood water breach the five-foot tall retaining wall of her neighbor’s house in August. She said the dirty red water came into her first-floor apartment through the windows.
Paterson voters keep elected school board in referendum
The city’s voters overwhelmingly voted to keep an elected school board on Tuesday, as residents regain control of their school system after 27 years of state takeover.
Abdelaziz declares victory in Paterson’s 6th Ward race
Incumbent Al Abdelaziz declared victory in the 6th Ward election early Tuesday night. He defeated his opponent, Jeyss Abreu, in a landslide victory.