Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration awarded a $288,000 grant writing contract to a firm owned by a man who helped him get elected four years ago.
Ten people running for three at-large Paterson council seats
Ten candidates are vying for three at-large City Council seats in the upcoming May municipal elections.
Paterson councilman Rivera won’t run for re-election
Councilman Flavio Rivera on Friday afternoon said he won’t seek re-election for a second term.
‘Paterson will rise from the ashes,’ Sayegh says in final state of the city speech for current term
Mayor Andre Sayegh delivered his final state of the city speech for his current term on Wednesday afternoon, touting his Covid-19 response, park improvements, and development projects.
Paterson issued $700,000 worth of stop work orders for illegal constructions. It collected just $2,000 in penalties.
Paterson issued $718,100 in stop work orders to those allegedly engaging in illegal construction over the past 14 months, but it only collected $2,100 in penalties, according to records reviewed by the Paterson Times.
Paterson sees record number of murders for second year in a row
For the second year in a row, Paterson saw a record number of murders.
City Council confirms three of Paterson mayor’s cabinet members
The City Council has confirmed three of mayor Andre Sayegh’s cabinet picks.