After a big show of force by several dozen of his supporters at the city council chambers, mayor Jose “Joey” Torres survived a no confidence vote on Tuesday night.
Paterson considering 30-year tax deal for low-income housing project
After rejecting a tax abatement agreement early last year to allow a developer to renovate and expand affordable housing at a series of buildings on Market and Mill Streets, the city council is considering a revised 30-year tax deal.
Paterson approves $15,000 legal contract in former councilman Tavarez’s defamation case
The city awarded a $15,000 contract to a North Haledon law firm to represent the municipality in former councilman Julio Tavarez’s defamation lawsuit against council members and mayor in connection with last year’s no confidence vote.
Paterson’s largest Hispanic community celebrates renaming Park Avenue to Dominican Republic Way
The long promised renaming of Park Avenue to recognize the city’s largest Hispanic community came to pass on Saturday afternoon with resounding chants of “Viva La Republica Dominicana!” at the Juan Pablo Duarte Park.
Paterson renames Park Avenue to Dominican Republic Way
City officials renamed a stretch of Park Avenue to Dominican Republic Way on Tuesday night in tribute to the city’s largest Latino community.
Paterson councilmen Mendez, Velez clash over renaming Park Avenue to Dominican Republic Way
The proposal to rename a stretch of Park Avenue to Dominican Republic Way has ignited a vicious rivalry between councilmen Alex Mendez and Luis Velez.
Paterson council discusses no confidence vote on embattled mayor, but won’t consider action
The city council on Tuesday evening discussed whether to take a no confidence vote on mayor Jose “Joey” Torres for his alleged use of public works employees at his home and brother’s business.