Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration was unsuccessful in securing City Council approval for a $41 million temporary budget on Tuesday night, raising the prospect for a municipal government shutdown.
Paterson: City Council delays confirmation for two of Sayegh’s new cabinet members
Members of the City Council put off confirming two of mayor Andre Sayegh’s new cabinet members on Tuesday night.
Paterson still trying to collect from employees overpaid due to payroll glitch
Two months after a so-called payroll glitch led to municipal employees getting two or three paychecks, mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration is still trying to recoup the funds.
Paterson: Measure proposes to rename section of 10th Avenue to ‘Jamaica Heroes Way’
Councilman Michael Jackson proposed to rename a section of 10th Avenue between East 26th and East 28th Street to “Jamaica Heroes Way” on Tuesday night, sparking a long discussion in the City Council.
Paterson contracted for services without City Council approval
Mayor Andre Sayegh’s administration contracted with several vendors to perform work for the Department of Public Works (DPW) without seeking the approval of the City Council.
Paterson mayor Sayegh prevails in keeping sewer utility
Mayor Andre Sayegh prevailed in keeping the controversial sewer reform measures after a City Council vote on Tuesday night.
Paterson stations mobile command post at site of weekend shooting
A police mobile command center has been stationed at the violent street corner where five people were wounded in a shooting over the weekend.