PATERSON, NJ- New Jersey Transit officials hosted a public meeting at Eastside High School Wednesday to provide insight and obtain community feedback on efforts underway to explore the restoration of passenger service between Hawthorne and Hackensack, ultimately connecting with the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.   

While any such project is many years away from seeing shovels hit ground, ...

PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh and President Richard J. Helldobler of William Paterson University are set to host the daylong Propel Paterson Symposium to kick off a new partnership between the City of Paterson and William Paterson University designed to support Paterson’s revitalization through learning, research, and action.

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PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh welcomed Jersey Renews, a broad based coalition of more than 60 labor, faith, community, and environmental organizations to Paterson City Hall on Monday offering advocates for cleaner public transit a platform in New Jersey’s third largest city.

Buttressed by statistics that show that 50% of greenhouse gas emissions entering the atmosphere in New Jersey ...

PATERSON, NJ- The Paterson Rotary Club, the city’s oldest service organization, treated a group of Paterson senior citizens to fun and treats for Valentine's Day at the Riverside Vets on Thursday.

"We owe a debt of gratitude to our senior citizens for all they have given to our community and I'm happy to be with them today," Mayor Andre Sayegh told ...

PATERSON, NJ - Give2Paterson, a campaign created and run by ten of the city’s top nonprofit organizations to garner financial support and awareness for various initiatives, got a $25,000 boost on February 1 thanks to matching donations from M&T Bank and an anonymous client.

While the joint campaign, which has run for four consecutive years, focuses outreach to coincide with Giving ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr.’s support for law enforcement was recognized Wednesday as he was awarded the 2019 Legislator of the Year Award from the Major County Sheriffs’ Association,  a professional law enforcement association of elected sheriffs representing counties or parishes with populations of 500,000 or more.

Pascrell, who serves as ...

PATERSON, NJ - An intersection long synomous with vehicle crashes and dangerous conditions for pedestrians will be soon see the installation of stop signs at all four approaches.

Following a unaniomous vote by the Paterson City Council Tuesday vehicles approaching the intersection of 18th Avenue and East 24th Street from every direction will be required to come to a complete stop before ...

PATERSON, NJ - Support for the more estimated 500 employees left without jobs following the fire that destroyed much of Marcal continues to poor in from elected officials and community leaders. On Tuesday Assemblyman Benjie E. Wimberly announced that he is partnering with with New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES) to host a Utility Assistance Day on Friday.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 ...

PATERSON, NJ - Growing up in St, John, Antigua, Keith Henry was a wicket keeper for Faith and Hope High School. Now 61, the acclaimed cricketer once played before a crowd of over 5,000 people at the Antigua Recreation Ground, the national stadium of Antigua and Barbuda.

The now Paterson resident, and still passionate cricket lover, was one of over 50 people, led by Mayor Andre Sayegh and Third ...

PATERSON, NJ - John F. Kennedy High School avenged last year’s Passaic County Tournament loss to rival Wayne Hills with a 44-39 heart- stopping win over the visiting Patriots on Saturday.  

Freshman guard Jayquan Briggs scored nine points in the decisive fourth quarter to lead the Knights to the tournament final.

Paterson Head Coach Tommie Patterson opted to field a starting five ...

PATERSON, NJ - In a contest with a  nail-biting finish, the Lady Knights of John F. Kennedy High School bowed to Wayne Valley by a score of 49-46.  The outcome was in doubt until the very last moments as a parade to the free throw line by both squads added to already mounting tension.  

Kennedy Coach MarQuette Burgess opted to rotate six guards throughout the game to battle ...

PATERSON, NJ - Already widely praised for their contributions to business, education, and athletics in the city one segment of Paterson’s continually growing Bangladeshi population has set out to share their artistic side with their adopted community as well. 

On Sunday the Bangladeshi American Women’s Development Initiative (BAWDI) launched an exhibit featuring the culture ...

PATERSON, NJ - Students musicians from the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts’ Paterson Music Project (PMP) took the stage Thursday for a special performance with internationally renowned hip-hop duo Black Violin. The Valentine’s Day concert took place at the Shea Center for the Performing Arts at William Paterson University.

Known for their "hard-hitting beat with lush ...

PATERSON, NJ - For many, former Eastside High School principal Joe Clark is little more than the main character in the 1989 movie Lean on Me. Played by Morgan Freeman, Clark, in the movie, is seen as the bat and bullhorn wielding leader of an inner city school besieged by drugs and violence.

However, for thousands of students that attended Eastside during his tenure from 1982-1989, ...

TRENTON, NJ— Educators from across the state testified in front of the state Senate Education and Higher Education committees on the barriers that public schools face in recruiting and retaining a diverse teacher workforce.
 
“This issue is an issue that doesn’t solely impact the state of New Jersey, it's an issue that impacts the entire country,” said Sen.

NEWARK, NJ - The retail giant Amazon picked other locations over Newark for its second headquarters, but now the Washington Post is reporting the company may be reconsidering its New York City decision.

Newark and 19 other locations were finalists for Amazon’s second headquarters, which prompted officials in each location to offer sweet tax incentive packages to lure the company.

PATERSON, NJ – An announced increase in child care subsidy rates will have a direct, and positive, impact on Paterson families, according to Coleen Stevens Porcher, CEO  of 4CS of Passaic County.

Serving as the designated Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Passaic County, the non-profit known for punching above its weight when it comes to services rendered compared to ...

PATERSON, NJ - The detection of an “unusual odor” in a classroom at Paterson Public School 10 has led to the relocation of all students in the building to School 18.

In a robocall from Paterson Schools, parents and guardians were assured that all students are safe and that extra security has been sent to School 10 to assist with the safe passage to School 18 where lunch will be ...

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - Three lots of infants' ibuprofen concentrated oral suspension USP 50mg per 1.25ML have been recalled to due potential higher concentrations of ibuprofen, announced Tris Pharma Inc.

The recalled products have been found to potentially have higher concentrations of ibuprofen, the company said in a press release. The product is used as a pain reliever/fever ...

PATERSON, NJ - An investigation into alleged drug sales launched by the Paterson Police Department’s Narcotics Division earlier this month led to a raid at 160 12th Avenue on Friday.

According to Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale, the joint effort also included the Emergency Response Team and K9 unit, netted six arrests, and led to the confiscation of 63 glassines envelopes of ...

PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man faces sexual assault charges against a child following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to Acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo, the charges against Nathan Santana, 22, stem from an incident reported to Moonachie Police on October 10. While charges were filed on November 5 authorities were unable to locate the ...

PATERSON, NJ - A 19-year-old Clifton woman was shot on Monday, according to law enforcement.

In a statement Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald announced that members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Temple Street at at approximately 1:58 p.m. 

Once on scene police located the victim, who was immediately ...

PATERSON, NJ - A 25-year-old Lyndhurst man was shot in Paterson on Saturday.

According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald members of the Paterson Police Department responded to the area of Ellison and Prospect Street on a report of a shooting at approximately 7:55 p.m.

Upon arrival police located the injured victim who sustained a ...

PATERSON, NJ - An investigation has been launched into a Wednesday shooting in which a 20-year old victim sought help inside a local business before being transported by Paterson Fire Department EMS to Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.

According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald, the incident took place at approximately 7:05 p.m.

WAYNE, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh has been chosen as a distinguished alumnus from DePaul Catholic High School. Sayegh will be formally recongized at the school’s Spring Gala to be held at The Venetian in Garfield on Thursday, March 21.

Proceeds from the Gala will be dedicated to DePaul’s mission to foster the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth of its ...

PATERSON, NJ - Due to the inclement weather Paterson Public Schools will have a delayed opening on Wednesday. School staff are expected to report at 9:40 a.m. with students reporting at 9:45 a.m.

All other district staff should arrive as close to normal work hours as possible. 

Buses will arrive 90 minutes after normal pick-up times. 

Breakfast will be served at ...

These firefighters don’t just put out flames — they use them to make duck confit-stuffed ravioli with bacon and English pea puree. That’s how South Orange Local 24 won the gourmet category during last year’s Cooked & Uncorked food and wine festival, which is coming up for the 9th time this month on Feb. 25 in Edison, NJ.

Hosted by the New Jersey Firefighters Mutual ...