The chairman of the City Council’s finance committee on Thursday night called for an audit of municipal sewer billings. His call came after mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration bungled the implementation of sewer reforms that led to big increases in fees for property owners.
Paterson police chief Troy Oswald forced to retire under settlement agreement
Mayor Andre Sayegh succeeded in forcing the retirement of popular police chief Troy Oswald through a settlement agreement approved by the City Council on Thursday night.
Attorney says Paterson police officers used excessive force against him
An attorney is alleging police officers used excessive force against him during an interaction at the G&S Hunters gun shop on Saturday afternoon.
Men cleared of murder by DNA evidence sue Paterson
A pair of men, Eric Kelley and Ralph Lee, freed through the use of DNA evidence after 24 years of incarceration have filed two lawsuits against Paterson seeking damages.
Paterson: Big fee increases raise questions about Sayegh’s sewer reform implementation
Mayor Andre Sayegh is facing a backlash for his administration’s implementation of sewer reforms approved by the City Council earlier in the year that led to big increases for some ratepayers.
Paterson to turn North 2nd Street into a one-way
Municipal officials initially approved a measure to turn North 2nd Street between Haledon Avenue and Halpine Street into a one-way.
Councilman Khalique owes Paterson school district $27,000, public records show
Councilman Shahin Khalique owes $27,654 to the Paterson Public Schools for using their facilities, according to school district records. Records show the 2nd Ward councilman gave the district a check that bounced.