A new law in the City Council, upon passage, will require city taxi drivers to go through a drug test once a year. The requirement not only includes new drivers but also existing license holders, who will be required to undergo drug testing before renewing.
Paterson Trolley May Discontinue
Paterson Trolley, a useful service that provides city residents access to major shopping and landmark destinations around the Silk City may come to an end as the Paterson Parking Authority, under financial stress seeks to cut back on spending. A classic minibus outfitted in green and beige with “Paterson Trolley” plastered on its sides may…
Odd Even Gas Buying Ends Tomorrow
The odd even gasoline purchasing, where odd numbered license plate holders were required to fill up their tanks on odd days and even numbered license plate holders were required to fill up on even days, will come to an end tomorrow morning; Governor Chris Christie said: “We will end odd even gas distribution in the…
Post Storm Scam Artists: Where to Report Them
Outside a gas station on Main Street a crowd gathered with gas cans in hand after learning of news that the station would soon open. Seeing the gathering a rough-looking opportunist taxi driver came out of his vehicle and delivered an inane speech: “I will take any of you that wants guaranteed gas for 25…
Some Patersonians Still in the Dark
In Paterson, where the storm’s impact was minimal, there are hundreds of residents — almost 25 percent — still without power. Earlier today, some residents have told us that power came back for only a few minutes, and then it quickly flashed away. For few power was restored.
No Gas
On Union Avenue in Paterson, a man pulls in to fill up his tank, as he inches near the entrance curb, another man rolls down his driver side window and says, “No gas.”
Canadian Bus Flips Over in NJ
A bus carrying passengers flipped over on interstate 80 as it was making an exit; the bus fell on its side on an exit ramp; inside were 57 passengers, 8 of whom are in critical condition at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center