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PATERSON, NJ – Throughout the year, TAPinto Paterson has been talking to individuals who were been chosen to receive guaranteed income. The guaranteed income program has allowed 110 random people receive $400 a month for 12 months.

As the last month approaches, one resident, who has asked to be anonymous, told TAPinto Paterson that once she stops receiving the income, she will ...

PATERSON, NJ – Mayor Andre Sayegh, Business Administrator Kathleen Long and Paterson City Council President Maritza Davila announced on Thursday that about 1,300 Paterson municipal employees will receive a second round of premium pay on April 22.

Employees who worked in person during the height of the pandemic from March 17, 2020, to February 1, 2021, may receive a maximum of $4,000 and ...

PATERSON, NJ – With the guaranteed income initiative ending in June, many residents who have been chosen to receive the the monthly stipend, have expressed how helpful the program has been for the past couple of months.

For many Paterson residents who are receiving guaranteed income, the money has helped pay bills, for school, or has been saved for future use. For one resident, who asked ...

PATERSON, NJ – Eligible municipal employees will share an additional $2 million in "premium pay" following the Paterson City Council's approval of a resolution on Tuesday authorizing a drawdown from the City of Paterson’s American Rescue Plan funds to supplement the $2 million previously authorized.

“The numbers were calculated depending on the amount ...

PATERSON, NJ – As the guaranteed income initiative pilot heads into its final months, residents who were randomly selected to participate in it have nothing but positive words to say about the program. The 110 randomly chosen applicants get $400 each month for one year.

One resident, who asked not to be identified, sat down with TAPinto Paterson to share her experience ...