TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy used part of his daily press briefing Friday to “give a huge shout out” to administrators, educators, staff, and volunteers for the Paterson Public Schools for their efforts to “help provide for the greater needs of their students and families,” since the COVID-19 pandemic began March. 

In addition to conducting classes ...

PATERSON, NJ - The union that represents the more than 3,000 education professionals within Paterson’s public schools has announced the awarding of scholarships to two students through the The Paterson Education Association (P.E.A.) Philanthropic Fund.

Given annually to students that exhibit academic excellence, and have a desire to the field of education, the scholarships are funded by ...

PATERSON, NJ - Citing the vast number of uncounted ballots, “a considerable number of additional irregularities” that are reported to have occurred during the election, and the belief that federal and state authorities are already conducting their own investigations into the Paterson municipal elections, Nakima Redmon and Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman have both filed for recounts in their ...

PATERSON, NJ - Councilman William McKoy, the longest serving member of the Paterson’s legislative body, is seeking a recount after vote totals showed Alex Mendez, a former councilman and mayoral candidate, beating him out by 245 votes in the 3rd Ward contest.

Filed in Passaic County Superior Court on Friday, McKoy’s petition requests the Passaic County Clerk and Passaic County ...

PATERSON, NJ - A campaign is underway to let Paterson first responders and other essential workers know that their efforts to defend the community against COVID-19 are appreciated.

On Tuesday, Mayor Andre Sayegh announced that lawn signs designed to express gratitude to the men and women, including members of the Paterson Fire Department and Paterson Police Department, are available and will ...

PATERSON, NJ - Paterson’s four COVID-19 testing sites are closed Saturday due to the expected inclement weather, Paterson Fire Chief Brian McDermott told TAPinto Paterson.

The sites, which opened earlier this month and have already tested more than 1,700 residents, and are located at Eastside High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Public School 18, and Public School 28, are ...

PATERSON, NJ - While many communities have been forced to scale back or forego entirely their annul Memorial Day celebrations, one local veteran, as though reacting to reveille, was up early Monday to make
sure that Paterson’s military heroes still received the honor they deserve.

Tony Vancheri, Paterson’s Deputy Mayor for Veterans Affairs, has ably led the city’s annual ...

PATERSON, NJ - Signalling an expanded effort to share resources, coordinate strategy and planning, and establish a mutual aid network to provide homebound and at-risk populations with food and other essential needs, six Passaic County-based non-profits have joined together under the umbrella banner of the “Passaic County Pandemic Partnership” (PCPP).

According to a statement by the ...

PATERSON, NJ – Community testing for COVID-19 will be expanded in Paterson and Passaic County in the coming weeks under a partnership with St. Joseph’s Health and multiple other organizations and agencies, hospital officials announced Friday.

“Access to testing remains critical to continue battling the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Kevin J. Slavin, President & CEO of St.

PATERSON, NJ - While declaring that when it comes to defeating COVID-19 “we are only in the middle rounds,” Mayor Andre Sayegh is pointing to the six new cases of coronavirus, the lowest daily total since March 6, confirmed on Saturday, as evidence that “the rigorous restrictions we’ve put in place are working.”

In total more than 6,000 residents, including Sayegh ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -- New Jerseyans are well-informed about COVID-19, including how it is transmitted, its major symptoms, what to do if infected, which populations are most at risk, and how to take preventative action, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.

Most New Jerseyans are well aware of how the virus is transmitted: 97% correctly answer that being in close ...

PATERSON, NJ-  As elected officials, healthcare professionals, and community leaders continue to consider an immediate post-coronavirus future, Paterson’s New Jersey Development Corporation (NJCDC), through a new steering committee, is looking even further ahead through a new steering committee.

According to NJCDC leadership the “robust group” of neighborhood ...

PATERSON, NJ – Locals who find themselves struggling due to the COVID-19 crisis can turn to the Passaic County One-Stop Career Center, which has been working throughout the outbreak to help those in need.

With New Jersey’s unemployment numbers continuing on the rise, the Center’s services, which seek to help people find work or the training they’ll need to land a job, ...

PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department’s COVID Compliance Units have “ratcheted up their efforts and have made a major arrest,” Mayor Andre Sayegh announced Sunday. “Their vigilance prevented another shooting from taking place last night and I commend them for their swift action.”

According to a statement issued by Paterson Public Safety Director Jerry ...

PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson teen congregating as part of a large group in violation of coronavirus order was arrested after he was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. The Glock .40 semi-automatic weapon was reported stolen out of North Carolina.

According to Paterson Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale, the incident took place at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the area of Harrison and ...

PATERSON, NJ - Four males were apprehended by members of the Paterson Police Department’s COVID-19 Enforcement Unit after they were allegedly observed transacting illegal narcotics.

One of the suspects, a juvenile, was armed at the time of the arrest. 

According to Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale, Detective Macolino and Detective Duffy, responded to the area of ...

PATERSON, NJ - On the field Paterson sports legend helped lead his team to a Super Bowl victory. Off the field, Cruz has continued to show that teamwork pays off and, on Tuesday, announced that along with Altice USA and Acer donated 100 Chromebooks to the Paterson Public Schools District.

The donation comes as District officials continue their efforts which kicked off publically on April 24th ...

Don’t let the buzz of mosquitoes keep you indoors. Most mosquitoes are a nuisance, causing rashes and itching but some species can transmit diseases that can make you sick. Understanding how they breed and spread disease can help you gain the upper hand in the battle against these pesky insects.

Mosquitoes serve as a carrier (vector) in the spread of certain diseases. It starts when ...

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a busy time for gardening and other outdoor activities. Gardening provides many benefits but like any outdoor activity it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays.

More than 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and most are associated with exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun. And even ...