Economic Development

PATERSON, NJ- An initiative that has already helped more than 200 individuals gain entry into various building trades unions in Jersey City, Newark, and Elizabeth is coming to Paterson, Mayor Andre Sayegh announced at a Monday press conference.

Saying that Paterson’s history runs parallel in many areas to the history labor movement, Sayegh, flanked by several members of the ...

PATERSON, NJ- In a Friday ceremony punctuated by moving song and poetry performances by four talented Paterson residents, Mayor Andre Sayegh led a cadre of national, state, and county officials in announcing the launch of the next phase of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park improvements, the Quarry Lawn.

“This project ensures that the Paterson Great Falls National Historical ...

PATERSON, NJ - Inspired by similar programs across the country, including the “Don’t Mess With Texas” campaign which Mayor Andre Sayegh said led to a 70 percent reduction in litter, Paterson is taking another step to cleaner streets by installing a total of 300 garbage cans across the city by the end of 2019.

The initial distribution of 122 garbage cans in the Main and Market ...

PATERSON, NJ- The votes have been counted and the City of Paterson has a new motto that, combined with the logo unveiled at last week’s city council meeting, will be used to highlight opportunities for potential new residents, businesses, and investors to help spur the historic city’s renaissance forward.

By a wide margin, Mayor Andre Sayegh said at a Monday press conference, ...

PATERSON, NJ- While their efforts are focused on giving Paterson “a new brand, a new story,” the imagery included in the design work of local animation and design studio Manic Animatics is very much rooted in the Silk City’s historic industrial past.

Click here to view the presentation made by Manic Animatics.

“We want to show Paterson in its best light,” Frank ...

PATERSON, NJ- With the roar of water gushing down behind them Mayor Andre Sayegh led a cadre of local, county, state and federal leaders in officially reopening Overlook Park and the Great Falls Amphitheater on Friday. As if in homage to his original vision when he helped give birth to the nation’s first planned city, the restored bronze statue of Alexander Hamilton stood proudly over ...