Detective Alex Cruz thought the residency question was behind him following a favorable court ruling. He was wrong.
Paterson mayoral candidates talk taxes, crime, park maintenance
Five of the six men running for the city’s highest office debated ways to rein in taxes increases, get a hold on crime, and improve upkeep of municipal parks on Sunday evening. Moderated by news anchors Brenda Blackman and Greg Kelly, the debate kicked off with a question on tax increases over the years that…
Jackson invites controversial speaker for Paterson campaign event
Councilman Michael Jackson has invited Umar Johnson, a controversial speaker, to speak at a campaign event. He said Johnson will talk about the “importance of voting” at an event at Jacksonville Restaurant on Friday night.
Sayegh receives endorsements from operating engineers’ union, Lesniak
Councilman Andre Sayegh received the support of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 68 and former state senator Ray Lesniak. His campaign announced the endorsements on Friday morning.
Paterson’s write-in mayoral candidate was fired for failing to show up for work
Andrea Kinion, a former municipal affirmative action director, who is running a write-in campaign for the mayor’s seat, was fired from her government job for missing too many days without approval from her supervisor.
Velez backs Sayegh in Paterson mayoral race
Councilman Luis Velez endorsed his colleague Andre Sayegh for mayor at a press conference at the Pan-American Park, a pocket park decorated with the flags of the nations of the Americas, late Wednesday afternoon.
Paterson teachers’ union endorses candidates for mayor, at-large council seats
The city’s teachers’ union endorsed councilman Andre Sayegh for mayor and Zellie Thomas, Maritza Davila, and Lilisa Mimms for the three available at-large council seats on Tuesday.