Councilman Luis Velez, who contracted the new coronavirus earlier in the month, has recovered.
Paterson man charged with attempted murder in Main Street shooting
A city man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a 22-year-old man on Main Street, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office.
Paterson suspect with rifle, handgun, ammos arrested after chase, police say
A suspect with a rifle, handgun, and ammos was apprehended by police after a chase through Plum Street on Monday night, according to public safety director Jerry Speziale.
230 Boys street gang member gets almost six years in prison for conspiring to deal drugs in Paterson
A member of the street gang 230 Boys was sentenced to almost six years in prison for conspiring to deal heroin in Paterson, according to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito’s office.
Paterson man tried to sell 59 grams of fentanyl to undercover DEA agent
A city man has pleaded guilty to possession and distribution of fentanyl on Monday, according to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito’s office.
McKoy’s recount in Paterson’s 3rd Ward race may have to wait until mid-December
After losing by nine votes, former councilman William McKoy filed for a recount. He may have to wait until mid-December for his recount.
Paterson gets almost $735,000 to repair Danforth Memorial Library
Governor Phil Murphy’s administration has awarded $734,812 to Paterson for the rehabilitation of the historic Danforth Memorial Library. Funds from the Library Construction Bond Act will be used to renovate the children’s department, the community literacy center, replace the roof, repair the retaining wall, and modify the handicap compliant elevator, according to mayor Andre Sayegh’s…