Overtime spending in the city jumped by 40-percent during mayor Andre Sayegh’s first year in office, according to municipal records.
Paterson newspaperman files lawsuit seeking $10 million
Sirrano Keith Baldeo, publisher of the former Paterson Pulse tabloid newspaper, has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking $10 million in damages. He alleges council members violated his civil rights by allegedly targeting him and his publication.
McKoy clarifies controversial MLK remark made at Paterson mayoral debate
Councilman William McKoy took to social media on Friday to clarify his controversial remark about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. made on the 50th anniversary of his assassination that was condemned by the head of the Paterson NAACP.
Paterson mayoral candidate Alex Cruz’s kids attend Passaic Valley High School
Mayoral candidate Alex Cruz’s children attend the Passaic Valley Regional High School – which serves residents of Little Falls, Totowa, and Woodland Park — while he continues to claim residency in Paterson.
Three Latino leaders endorse McKoy for Paterson mayor
Councilman William McKoy received the endorsement of three “influential” Latino leaders as his campaign tries to win over Hispanic voters.
Ex-Paterson councilman Tavarez drops defamation lawsuit
Former councilman Julio Tavarez dropped his defamation lawsuit against four of his ex-colleagues and the city on Monday. He sued the city and his once colleagues for taking a no confidence vote against him.
Ex-Paterson councilman Tavarez loses lawsuit against NJ Transit
A Passaic County Superior Court judge has dismissed former councilman Julio Tavarez’s slip-and-fall lawsuit against New Jersey Transit, according to court records.