Incumbent mayor Andre Sayegh suffered a defeat on Friday when an appellate court ruled in favor of the City Clerk, allowing councilman Alex Mendez to remain on the mayoral ballot.
Sayegh holds big lead in fund raising over rivals in Paterson mayoral race
Incumbent mayor Andre Sayegh has nearly 20 times more money in his campaign account than his closest rival, according to 29-day pre-election reports mayoral candidates filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC).
Paterson mayoral candidate allegedly threatened freelance reporter at courthouse
Councilman Alex Mendez, who is running for mayor, allegedly threatened a freelance reporter at the courthouse earlier in the month, according to a law enforcement report.
Goow gets endorsement from his once archrival in Paterson mayoral race
Former councilman Aslon Goow, who is running for mayor, received the endorsement of his once archrival ex-councilman Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman.
Goow wins court case to remain on Paterson mayoral ballot
Former councilman Aslon Goow, whose residency was questioned by prominent developer Charles Florio, has won in court to remain on the mayoral ballot.
Paterson mayor Sayegh gives shout-outs to man accused of sexual harassment by multiple women
Mayor Andre Sayegh has been repeatedly giving shout-outs to a man multiple women have accused of sexual harassment.
Alex Mendez to remain on ballot judge rules in Paterson election case
A Passaic County judge on Friday ruled in favor of the City Clerk, allowing councilman Alex Mendez, whose petitions were being challenged, to remain on the mayoral ballot.