PATERSON, NJ -With the state imposed August 21 deadline to regulate the sales of recreational marijuana locally looming, Osner Charles, Paterson’s Deputy Director of Economic Development gave a presentation at the July 13 Paterson City Council meeting laying out the Sayegh Administration's plan on the matter.  

Under the new state law passed following an overwhelming vote ...

PATERSON, NJ - Longtime Paterson activist Nelly Hidalgo Celi, perhaps most noted for advocacy for local students, has died.

The news was first announced by the Paterson Education Fund, for whom Celi has been program manager since 2015, overseeing the Paterson Reads Program, which strives to make sure every child is reading at their grade level by 3rd grade.

“Our hearts are ...

PARAMUS, NJ - Ask busy young professionals to get something done, and they're first to raise their hands.

"I am happy to report that the foundation’s golf outing is sold out for golf and dinner participation," said Ryan Greff, vice chair of the Young Professionals of the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation.

The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation's ...

PATERSON, NJ - 4Cs of Passaic County, the area non-profit that assists families in obtaining high quality early childcare and education that is accessible, available and affordable, will hold a special Family Fun Day/Back to School Event at the Great Falls National Park on Saturday, August 28.

“This year we’re arranging a day packed with adventure and exploration at the ...

PATERSON, NJ - Paterson high school students entering 12th grade in September have until August 1 to submit an application to participate in the Mindful Awareness Academy for Children’s (MAAC) college readiness program, “Press Submit.”

Mindful Awareness Academy for Children is a nonprofit organization that works to eliminate the structural and cultural barriers to ensure ...

PATERSON, NJ- Since 2006 the Paterson Youth Council (PYC) has claimed the mantle as the “premier voice for emerging leaders ages 15 to 18 who live and/or go to school in Paterson.” Facilitated by the New Jersey Development Corporation (NJCDC), the members are highly visible throughout the city taking part in community service activities, hosting citywide youth forums and political ...

PATERSON, NJ - Local voters will have five candidates to choose from to fill three seats on the Paterson Board of Education when November’s election comes around.

According to petitions filed, incumbents Oshin Castillo, Manny Martinez, and Nakima Redmon will once again seek reelection as a slate while Shanikwa Lemon, who also ran in 2020, will take another shot at election. First time ...

NEWARK, NJ – In a state faced with one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation, Gov. Phil Murphy aims to tackle those numbers with the establishment of a universal home nurse visitation program for newborns.

Murphy signed a landmark bill (S690) on Thursday giving New Jersey one of the most comprehensive and robust home visitation programs in the country.

The ...

PATERSON, NJ – St. Joseph’s Health employees will have until November 15 to achieve full vaccination under a new policy announced by the healthcare giant’s President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Slavin on Thursday.

The mandate, a statement said, reinforces St. Joseph’s commitment to patient safety, as COVID-19 variants increasingly contribute to larger volumes of ...

PATERSON, NJ - A raid by the Paterson Police Department Narcotics Division of a Spruce Street home led to four arrests and the recovery of 1,756 glassines of heroin and 11 grams of cocaine on Wednesday.

According to Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale, the action came in direct response to complaints from residents about the distribution of narcotics in the area. 

Arrested ...

PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson couple are accused of selling illegal drugs from a Van Houten Street apartment which they live in with three children, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale announced Tuesday.

According to Speziale, an investigation was initiated approximately one month ago after receiving complaints from concerned citizens who reported the situation. The investigation, Speziale said, ...

PATERSON, NJ - Senior citizens are once again being urged not to send money to unknown third parties without checking directly with relatives after the arrest of a 26-year-old Paterson suspected to be the leader of a network which committed telephone bail scams in Florida, Maryland, Vermont, and Washington State.

According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, ...

PATERSON, NJ - A 37-year-old Paterson man accused of sexually assaulting a teenager inside a Passaic home on multiple occasions was arrested Thursday.

Noe Hernandez-Quintana is charged with one count of first degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, one count of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and one count of third degree Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact. 

According ...

PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Arts Exchange (PAX), in conjunction with the City of Paterson and with support from the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council (PCCHC) will host Art Week from August 1-7.

According to Talena Lachelle Queen, PAX Chair, Art Week will include a number of virtual events from Sunday through Friday, each adopting a specific theme including music, ...

PATERSON, NJ – O’Shamair Majette, Eastside High School’s boys volleyball phenom who ranked among the state’s top scorers last season, has been named 2021 Boys Volleyball Player of the Year by the USA Today Network. 

“This is an outstanding athletic achievement,” said Superintendent of Schools Eileen F. Shafer who went on to thank Coach Bobby Black, his ...

Now is the time to plan and plant vegetables for a bountiful fall harvest. Planting now extends the harvest season for greater yield without expanding the garden.

Start by looking for vacant spaces in the vegetable garden. Fill areas that were not planted this spring or replant rows of quick maturing vegetables like lettuce, spinach, radishes, and beets that have already been harvested. Expand ...