The city suspended two Union Avenue liquor stores – Limestone Liquors and Pal’s Liquors – for selling to underage patrons on Wednesday following hearings before the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) board.
Paterson park being improved to accommodate disabled veterans
A roadway and a parking area are being built at the Veterans Memorial Park on McBride Avenue to allow disabled veterans access the Hill of Heroes, a memorial to the local soldiers who gave their lives in American wars.
Paterson moves to state health plan, expects to save $20 million a year
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration received the approval of the City Council on Tuesday night to move municipal employees to the state health insurance program that will produce a projected $20 million in savings per year for the cash-strapped municipality.
Paterson’s second temporary budget of $44.77 million approved
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration secured the City Council’s approval of a $44.77 million temporary budget, second since the start of the fiscal year in July.
Paterson’s 6th Ward candidate Jeyss Abreu filed for bankruptcy
Jeyss Abreu, one of the two men vying for mayor Andre Sayegh’s old seat in the 6th Ward, owed thousands of dollars in consumer debt. He was hounded by creditors, forcing him to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2013, according to court records.
8 Paterson employees received $10,000 each in pay increases
Eight employees in the City Clerk’s Office received $10,000 each in pay increases, according to municipal records.
Paterson buys 600 containers to revive recycling program
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration has purchased 600 containers to revive the municipal recycling program.