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By PAUL BRUBAKER
July 2, 2018PATERSON, NJ – Mayor Andre Sayegh today promoted William R. “Billy” Rodriguez as director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) in his new administration. Rodriguez is a lifelong Paterson resident who began working with the DPW in 1997.
“I don’t think the importance of this role to the welfare of our city can be overstated,” said Mayor Sayegh.
WAYNE – Help Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) ensure that children in foster care start off the school year on the right foot – and with brand-new school supplies in hand.
The Wayne-based non-profit is collecting school supplies to distribute to the nearly 600 children in Passaic County who enter the foster care system each year. From Clifton to ...
By PAUL BRUBAKER
June 29, 2018PATERSON, NJ– Mayor-Elect Andre Sayegh today named Vaughn L. McKoy as business administrator in his upcoming administration. McKoy is a Paterson native who has been serving as transition committee chairman.
“Vaughn has extensive experience as an attorney, business executive, and civic leader. He has done a great job in coordinating the efforts of the transition team’s ...
By PAUL BRUBAKER
June 28, 2018PATERSON, NJ – Mayor-Elect Andre Sayegh today named Kathleen M. Long, a longtime Paterson resident and leader in the nonprofit sector, as chief of staff of his upcoming administration.
“Kathleen is that rare professional who has worked with so many different dimensions of urban communities, and who has such a deep knowledge and love for the City of Paterson,” said Mayor-Elect ...
By PAUL BRUBAKER
June 28, 2018PATERSON – Mayor-Elect Andre Sayegh and his Transition Team today announced a series of upcoming events marking the inauguration of the new municipal administration.
“I am very pleased and honored that many notable people and public servants will participate in the upcoming launch of the new administration. It’s a great demonstration of the support they have for the future of ...
By KEITH FURLONG
June 28, 2018PATERSON, NJ- On Tuesday, June 26th the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders unanimously passed a Resolution calling for an end to the unnecessary separation of migrant children and parents and incarceration of families awaiting immigration determination, supporting Senate Bill S.3036, the “Keep Families Together Act,” and urging the Trump Administration to ...
By PAUL BRUBAKER
June 27, 2018PATERSON – Mayor-Elect Andre Sayegh today named Khalifah L. Shabazz as corporation counsel in his upcoming administration. Shabazz, a lifelong Paterson resident, will be first African-American to hold the position.
“I am honored that Khalifah is embracing this opportunity to serve in my administration,” said Mayor-Elect Sayegh. “She brings a tremendous amount of ...
By COREY L. TEAGUE
July 13, 2018Dear Editor:
It is no secret that Paterson is in dire need of revitalizing, restructuring, rebuilding, and, quite frankly, rebranding. As a city, we have struggled to pay our municipal debt, to reduce crime substantially, to create sustainable employment opportunities for our youth and to provide assistance for our city’s most vulnerable residents.
Today, we face an uphill ...
By MARK GREENBAUM
July 11, 2018WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Jim Renacci (R-OH-16) hailed the passage in the House of Representatives of H.R. 1861, the Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act. The legislation awards the Congressional Gold Medal to the late baseball star, Larry Doby, who broke the American League’s color barrier in 1947.
“A proud ...
PATERSON, NJ – Mayor Andre Sayegh today appointed Mike Powell as the city’s economic development director for the new city administration.
“Just as Alexander Hamilton looked to the Great Falls and saw the future of our nation, we look to the Great Falls and all of Paterson’s resources and see the prosperous future of our great city,” said Sayegh.
By REBECCA PANICO
July 12, 2018NEWARK, NJ - Amazon will get a payroll tax break at a cost of $1 billion to the city should the company open its second headquarters here.
It’s one of two ordinances that were approved by the Newark City Council council to sweeten the deal for the corporate giant and stand out among other locations vying for Amazon’s so-called HQ2.
“The City Council has brought Newark a ...
NEWARK, NJ- An under-utilized pocket park on Mt. Prospect Avenue in Newark’s North Ward has become a symbol of what can be accomplished in neighborhoods throughout the city through effective public-private partnerships.
The park’s supporters have big plans for the public space, located directly across the street from the busy North Ward Center, located in an historic ...
By ELIZABETH VALVERDE
July 8, 2018Hello again, Paterson.
So much has changed since the last time I’ve written… as I’d hoped, Andre Sayegh is our new mayor and it seems an exciting new dawn is upon us. I think when any change comes, especially one as major as this, there is an opportunity for reflection as well as for hope. This election taught me quite a bit, seeing some of the best and worst sides of ...
By TAPINTO NEW BRUNSWICK STAFF
July 18, 2018NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - There's a lot of promotions planned this fall as part of the Rutgers football season.
Single game tickets go on sale Thursday, July 12, with seven home games. There's matchups against Big Ten East opponents Michigan and Penn State, and a first-time cross divisional meeting with Northwestern.
If football is not your thing, there's plenty ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — It’s creepy. It’s kooky. And it’s taking over Westfield from Oct 26 to 28. AddamsFest, a town-wide celebration honoring Westfield native Charles Addams and his most famous creations, The Addams Family, will be a destination event this fall with family-friendly activities, lectures, exhibits and film screenings, the town announced Thursday.
Watch the ...
BELMAR, NJ — As Belmar finally basks in picture-perfect weather, it may be time to check off a summer activity on your bucket list. And for many, parasailing is one of those “must-do” experiences.
At Belmar Parasail, the season is in full swing, offering boat trips from the Belmar Manutti Marina to the beachfront where passengers are lifted 500 feet above the Atlantic Ocean ...
