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Paterson Top Stories
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
May 24, 2024
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Firefighter Roshawn Davis, a U.S. Navy veteran, has received the New Jersey State VFW State Public Servant Award in recognition of his contributions to the community over the past 25 years. Davis currently serves as the Director of Public Relations for Bronze Heat, the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Housing Authority, in collaboration with the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors (NCJAR), has announced that they will host the Free Housing Fair & Expo on Saturday, June 15. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at International High School, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County Community College (PCCC) held its 52nd Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, celebrating the achievements of 856 graduates. The event, marked by joy and reflection, recognized the hard work and dedication of students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Among the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council is expected to vote to introduce its preliminary $279 million budget at their next meeting. The current plan includes a 3.2% tax increase. However, Business Administrator Kathleen Long indicated that if the city receives the $27 million in State Aid they ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson recently received a credit rating upgrade from Moody's Investors Service. Moody's has upgraded the city's Issuer Rating and underlying general obligation debt rating from Ba1 to Baa3. The Baa3 rating highlights Paterson's efforts to establish a firmer ...
PATERSON, NJ - Seven Office of Emergency Management (OEM) dispatchers were promoted on Thursday. These dispatchers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of Paterson's 160,000 residents, managing approximately 270,000 emergency calls annually, officials said. "Today, we ...
PATERSON, NJ - In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, Evan Schulman of Protective Health Gear (PHG) received the Key to the City on Thursday for his contributions to the community. "In honoring Evan Schulman, we recognize his exceptional generosity and kindness," Mayor Andre Sayegh ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council will be hosting their annual Memorial Day service on May 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hill of Heroes. This event honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 13-year-old is recovering from a gunshot wound after a Wednesday incident in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to the law enforcement duo, members of the Paterson Police ...
PATERSON, NJ - A portion of Main Street, from Market Street to Broadway, will be renamed "Veterans Way." The renaming of Main Street to Veterans Way is part of the city's broader efforts to recognize and express gratitude to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. "The ...
PATERSON, NJ - The 24th Annual Blue Mass united law enforcement officers from across the state to pay tribute to their fallen comrades on Tuesday. Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Monsignor Geno Sylva presided over the mass, which stands as a symbol of unity and remembrance for the community and law ...
PATERSON, NJ – Palestine Way in Paterson was adorned in red, white, green and black on Sunday to celebrate Palestine Day. Over 5,000 people attended the event, which highlighted the pride, education and vibrant culture of the local Palestinian community as well as the national diaspora, organizers ...
PATERSON, NJ — United Way of Passaic County (UWPC) has announced the investment of $288,138 in funding to Emergency Food and Shelter Providers. The United Way of Passaic County administers the program which is funded by FEMA. The funding supports emergency services which are especially critical ...
WAYNE, NJ – Passaic County officials held a dedication ceremony for a permanent Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall which has been built on the campus of the Public Safety Academy in Wayne Township. The wall is an 80% scale replica of the original in Washington DC and has the same 58,000+ inscriptions ...
HALEDON, NJ - Paterson Charter's softball team dominated Manchester Regional on Saturday with a final score of 21-0. This win improved the Lions' record to 15-10 overall and 3-9 in the NJIC - Colonial division, while Manchester Regional fell to 4-16 overall and 0-10 in the division. In a game ...
PATERSON, NJ - Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. has been awarded a $216,600 contract for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment for Eastside Park. The contract was finalized during a recent City Council meeting, with council members unanimously supporting the initiative. The ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson Charter's softball team secured a victory over Bergen Charter with a final score of 14-4 in their latest game on Thursday. The win improved Paterson Charter's record to 14-9 overall and 2-8 in the NJIC - Colonial division. The game saw the Lions score nine runs in the ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Passaic County will host a dedication and unveiling ceremony for a new Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Saturday, May 18 at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy, located at 300 Oldham Road, Wayne. This memorial honors the more than ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson has officially welcomed Vitaquest International's, a renowned partner in product development and commercialization for nutraceuticals and functional foods, latest addition to its manufacturing network: a state-of-the-art, 26,000-square foot powder processing facility located ...
PATERSON, NJ - The preliminary results of the Paterson Municipal Election have been updated since last night, with all incumbents currently maintaining their leads. These results have not yet been certified and are subject to change in the coming days. As of 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, in the First ...
PATERSON, NJ -With all the excitement a 5-year-old could muster, or contain, Germany couldn't wait to take the field for her inaugural softball season to begin. The kindergarten student stood anxiously outside the fence of Commons Field on May 4, ready for the Opening Day ceremonies to ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson, in collaboration with the New Jersey Park Service, is inviting public input to shape its development of the Paterson Vista State Park. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the design review process by visiting the Vista Park web page at ...
PATERSON, NJ – The preliminary results of the Paterson Municipal Election are in. Here’s a breakdown of the current standings in each of the six wards. These results are not yet certified and are subject to change. According to the official City of Paterson website: First ...
Data on individuals exiting the criminal justice system and reentering the community are eye-opening. According to the Prison Policy Initiative’s New Jersey profile: Our state has an “incarceration rate of 341 per 100,000 people,” according to a report from 2021 – which accounts for the ...
PATERSON, NJ - Today is Election Day with voters being asked to cast their ballots for candidates seeking to serve on the Paterson City Council. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For those voting by mail-in ballot, drop-off locations include the Passaic County Administration ...
PATERSON, NJ – A student at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School was arrested on May 8 after being found in possession of a handgun, the Paterson Police Department announced. According to a statement, at approximately 1:30 p.m., detectives from the Juvenile Division entered the school ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 39-year-old Paterson man has been arrested and charged in connection with the May 5 shooting death of Daryle Robinson. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Robinson's family to help cover funeral costs. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson ...
PATERSON, NJ – Mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers from across the City celebrated Mother’s Day early at the City’s annual Mother’s Day Breakfast on Friday. The breakfast, sponsored by Evan Shulman, of Protective Health Gear, was held at the Great Falls Center and catered by ...
PATERSON, NJ - Despite the rain, over 1,000 fans gathered at Hinchliffe Stadium for the Opening Day of the New Jersey Jackals 2024 season on Thursday. Not only did fans from Paterson and neighboring towns show up, but people from as far as Maine, Florida, and beyond came to support the ...
PATERSON, NJ – John F. Kennedy High School (JFK) principal Jorge Osoria announced his resignation from his position at the school on Thursday. In a letter Osoria pointed to “lack of communication and support from the central office and the superintendent’s office" as his reason for leaving the ...
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