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By STEVE LENOX AND MARITO RONDON
April 23, 2018PATERSON, NJ- For full coverage of the forum click here.
PATERSON, NJ- For full coverage of the forum click here.
PATERSON, NJ- For full coverage of the forum click here.
By STEVE LENOX
April 22, 2018PATERSON, NJ- While its size may pale in comparison to the one that stands majestically on Broadway, the opportunities for residents to read and expand their minds are just as great at Paterson’s newest “library” that was officially opened on Saturday.
This one, located right in Baer Park, is part of a greater effort by Paterson’s poet laureate, Talena Lachelle Queen, ...
PATERSON, NJ- A proud graduate of Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, Class of 1991, Rahsona Elder is a loving mother of three balancing family, work and service, while helping to deliver high quality arts programming to Paterson children. In fact, it is her work ethic and passion for family that led her to become the founder of InnerFaith Performing Arts Center ...
PATERSON, NJ- Over the course of two days of their spring break--Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday, April 4--41 students from three different NJCDC programs traveled up to New England for an Ivy League tour. Throughout the trip, students from the Paterson Youth Council, Great Falls Teen Center, and 21st Century Compete for Life programs visited Harvard ...
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By STEVE LENOX
April 10, 2018PATERSON, NJ- Efforts to replace Paterson’s aging Riverside Terrace housing complex took another step forward on Monday with the Planning Board voting unanimously in support of minor changes to the original plan as well as variances related to parking and building construction.
Led by Israel Roizman, Principal of Harris Townhomes Associates, several professionals including an architect, ...
PATERSON, NJ- While administrators, local leaders, and education activists widely welcomed Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed $20 million increase in funding for Paterson’s schools for the 2018-2019 academic year, the announcement came as a reminder that it came after eight years of “flat funding” under Governor Chris Christie leaving them $250 million in the ...
PATERSON, NJ- The city council voted to adopt a $223 million budget on Tuesday thanks to a last minute plea from Mayor Jane Williams-Warren. The resolution passed by a margin of 5-4, but was originally set to fail until two council members changed their votes.
The city’s budget will include a 2.6% increase in the municipal tax levy, which was the major source of conflict among council ...
By STEVE LENOX
April 25, 2018PATERSON, NJ- A "cop's cop," the "smartest guy around," and a "fierce defender of what's honorable" were some of the phrases used to describe Troy E. Oswald, a nearly 26-year veteran of the Paterson Police Department, at his ceremonial swearing in to the position of Police Chief on Wednesday.
In a packed theater at Passaic County College, dignitaries from ...
WAYNE, NJ- The precision of well over 1000 police officers coming to attention was a sad reminder of the all too frequent line of duty deaths the profession faces on an annual basis.
According to “Officer Down Memorial Page”, 135 law enforcement officers lost their lives on duty in 2017.
The pipes and drums played in unison, honor guards raised their flags, a New ...
PATERSON, NJ- A second shooting, this one in the area of Main and Weiss Street, occurred on Monday.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald members of the Paterson Police Department responded to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center where a 22-year old Paterson male was seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound at approximately 9:56 ...
By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
April 19, 2018HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Julia Campen homered and doubled, and Olivia Marinelli struck out 15 as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Paterson Charter in NJIC Meadowlands softball action Wednesday afternoon.
Senior Victoria Vizzachero also homered for the Aviators off of Paterson Charter pitcher Maxibel Garcia, who held the Lady Aviators offense to just five hits, and struck out 14..
Campen ...
PATERSON, NJ - Two big innings allowed Hasbrouck Heights to overcome a 3-1 deficit and defeat Paterson Charter, 11-3, in NJIC Meadowlands Division baseball on Wednesday afternoon.
Paterson Charter scored three early runs off Hasbrouck Heights starting pitcher Mario Gomez, taking a 3-1 in the bottom of the second on Troy Medlock stole home and Norberto ...
By VANESSA HUAITA
April 16, 2018PATERSON, NJ- A proud graduate of Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, Class of 1991, Rahsona Elder is a loving mother of three balancing family, work and service, while helping to deliver high quality arts programming to Paterson children. In fact, it is her work ethic and passion for family that led her to become the founder of InnerFaith Performing Arts Center ...
PATERSON, NJ- It was a night filled with excitement, rhythm, and grace. Just before spring break, the dance students of Rosa Parks High School of Fine and Performing Arts choreographed and performed a special show titled, “I Can. I Will. I Am.” Dancers invested seven months into the production, dating back to September, to deliver a memorable performance in front of a capacity ...
By MAX BECKERMAN
April 25, 2018PATERSON, NJ- Developer Charles Florio is known for having deep pockets when it comes to nonprofits and charities in Paterson. That’s why Jamie Bland, founder and executive director of Jumpstart Paterson, approached him about funding for her program. A little over a year after she first reached out, Florio has pledged to donate $60,000 to help fund a number of initiatives that will benefit ...
PATERSON, NJ- Members of the Great Falls Rotary Club and Passaic County Board of Realtors were joined at the Military Assistance Pantry on Ward Street on Saturday by members Passaic Valley Unico to restock the shelves full of food and other goods for collection and use by area veterans.
According to a report by Rotary Club member Debby Flower, Chuck Russo of Passaic Valley Unico read media ...
PATERSON, NJ- While Juan Carlos Williams Community Plaza may be one of the city’s smallest parks, its location at the bottom of the Route 19 exit makes it a focal point for vehicles entering the city every day. Now, thanks to the hard work of more than 75 volunteers, the gateway is cleaner, greener and brighter.
On Saturday, in celebration of Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), New ...
By STEVE LENOX
April 25, 2018PATERSON, NJ- New Jersey makes the world takes. While that well known adage recited Monday by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez may have originated in reference to the state’s capitol city, Trenton, it can certainly be applied to Paterson.
The nation’s first planned industrial city, the one that gave birth to the Industrial Revolution, fostered the world’s largest payroll company in ...
By STEVE LENOX
April 20, 2018PATERSON, NJ- A Paterson Police Officer facing up to 40 years in prison was due in federal court on Friday following his arrest earlier in the day on charges related to the possession and distribution of illegal narcotics.
According to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Craig Carpentino, Ruben McAusland, 26, was arrested for allegedly dealing heroin, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and ...
PATERSON, NJ- A Paterson man who sustained a non-fatal gunshot wound late Saturday now faces several domestic violence related charges.
According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald members of the Paterson Police Department responded to Doremus Street at approximately 12:02 a.m. on Sunday following a reported shooting. Once on the scene, the ...
PATERSON, NJ- Just two days after two Paterson police officers were arrested on charges related to alleged illegal activity in the course of their official duty, the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office announced that they will conduct “a thorough review” of any cases handled by their office in which either of the accused officers “signed complaints, handled evidence, ...
By TAPINTO PATERSON STAFF
April 18, 2018Paterson, NJ, On Sunday, April 8, Eva’s Village turned the tables on more than 120 volunteers, who came to Eva’s Community Kitchen not to serve others, but to partake in a festive meal honoring their dedication and service. Students at Eva’s Culinary School prepared the meal including hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, carving stations with roast turkey, lamb and ham, side ...
PATERSON, NJ- A proud graduate of Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, Class of 1991, Rahsona Elder is a loving mother of three balancing family, work and service, while helping to deliver high quality arts programming to Paterson children. In fact, it is her work ethic and passion for family that led her to become the founder of InnerFaith Performing Arts Center ...