Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration is seeking $40 million in financial assistance from the state government.
Paterson borrowing $16 million, including $5 million to pay 38 retirees
The city is planning to borrow $16 million, including $5 million to make severance payments to 38 retiring police and fire employees, according to municipal officials.
Paterson campaign flier mentioning religion of candidates causes a stir
A flyer put out by challenger Jeyss Abreu’s campaign comparing him with incumbent Al Abdelaziz, including on each man’s religion, has stirred criticism.
Paterson rehabbing former ATP site at Great Falls for $4.2 million
The former Allied Textile Printing (ATP) site, known as the birth place of the American industrial revolution, at the Great Falls National Historical Park is being rehabilitated using $4.23 million.
Paterson police chief may be forced to retire due to contract impasse
The city’s new police chief Troy Oswald is considering retirement after contract negotiations stalled over a pay increase, according to municipal officials.
Paterson replacing trash receptacles in commercial areas
The city is replacing old green trash receptacles, almost indistinguishable from planters, with new black containers, municipal officials announced on Thursday morning.
Sayegh endorses Abdelaziz for Paterson’s 6th Ward
Mayor Andre Sayegh gave a significant boost to Al Abdelaziz’s bid for his old City Council seat on Monday evening.