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Mayor Andre Sayegh and The Citizens Campaign Unveil Beat COVID Plan.

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By TAPINTO PATERSON STAFF

May 15, 2020

PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh announced a new partnership with The Citizens Campaign that will strive to enlist local residents in efforts to defeat COVID-19 Thursday.

The plan, according to a statement released jointly, builds on “the strong proactive response to the pandemic already underway in Paterson” and relies on local know-how, taps community resources and draws ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council used one of two emergency meetings on Saturday to approve a temporary waiver on interest fees to late property taxes.

“Back on March 19, I called to extend the grace period for taxes – to extend the due date for taxes,” 6th Ward Councilman Al Abdelaziz said. “Unfortunately, because of a state mandate, I learned we could not do ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council will hold a special meeting today at 5:00 p.m.

According to a notice sent by Paterson City Clerk Sonia Gordon, the meeting is being held "in lieu of a Board of Health to Discuss the Worldwide Coronavirus (COVID01) pandemic and health emergency that exists in the City of Paterson."

In complying with social distancing norms and stay at home ...

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PATERSON, NJ – A group of New Jersey legislators recently kicked off a weekly Facebook Live series to help keep residents safe, healthy and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With New Jersey under a near shutdown state, Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-31), Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-29) and Assemblywoman Britnee Timberlake (D-34) sought to find a way to stay connected with ...

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By PATERSON CENSUS SELFIES

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By FELICIAN UNIVERSITY

Improvement and growth are often born of adversity. When trouble strikes good people step up to fill a void, answer a question, or satisfy a need.

That was the idea behind Felician University’s first virtual Alumni Networking event held Thursday May 7th. Approximately 40 attendees tuned in to the online presentation Business Opportunities in Troubled Times that featured a keynote ...

By TAPINTO PATERSON STAFF

RUTHERFORD, NJ - While they’ll have to wait until September for their official “pinning” ceremony, a new crop of graduates representing the 57th graduating class of Felician University’s School of Nursing filled seven different screens May 12 as they took part in an online ceremony launching their nursing careers.

Since its inception more than half a century ago ...

By PVWC PUBLIC OUTREACH

CLIFTON, NJ - As part of the Routes 3 and 46 project, an NJDOT contractor will be performing a 12-inch main replacement on Valley Road between Robin Hood Road and St. Philips Drive.

This work is scheduled to start today, May 28, 2020 and will take approximately 6-8 weeks to complete. There will be no road closures during this period.

Customers should note that there may ...

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Tue, June 2, 5:00 PM

Paterson Public Library, Paterson

Paterson Solidarity Rally

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Tue, June 2, 5:30 PM

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Virtual Meet and Greet with BOE Commissioners ...

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It Is Time to End Racially Influenced Policing Once and for All!

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By PASSAIC COUNTY BRONZE SHIELDS

June 2, 2020

The Bronze Shields of Passaic County is a Minority Law Enforcement Association whose purpose is to promote unity among African American Law Enforcement Professionals within Passaic County (NJ) and to provide community- based solutions to policing issues which have a direct impact on the African American, Latino and other minority communities.

We’ve been successful in our mission to ...

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I'm often reminded of the era in history when Congressman Tip O'Neill was Speaker of the House and Ronald Reagan was president. O'Neill was once perturbed by something Reagan had said about him and the Speaker called to protest. Reagan shrugged it off and said, “Oh, that was politics, after six in the evening we’re friends.” Actually, Reagan would later speak at a ...

Superintendent Eileen Shafer Making Things Happen During Difficult Time, BOE Commissioner Says

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By COREY L TEAGUE

May 27, 2020

Dear Readers:

Disclaimer: this letter expresses my personal thoughts and opinions. I am not speaking for the Board but as a resident who happens to be a member of the Paterson board of Education.

We have been living in some of the most uncertain of times. Difficulties have almost been insurmountable at times. I want to say that given all we have been through, our superintendent ...

Free At-Home COVID-19 Testing For Passaic County Residents

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By TAPINTO WAYNE STAFF

May 30, 2020

WAYNE, NJ – All Passaic County residents can now sign up to receive a free COVID-19 saliva test kit that can be self-administered at home. This is the first at-home testing model being conducted by any local or county government in the State of New Jersey.

The Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders is partnering with Vault Medical Services of New Jersey and the Rutgers Clinical ...

More on Day Care, Camps and Pools Reopening from Murphy

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By STEPHANIE A. FAUGHNAN

May 31, 2020

TRENTON, NJ – Day care centers for the children of essential workers have been opened throughout the COVID-19 crisis. As Governor Phil Murphy announced yesterday, they reopen to other parents on June 15. Within the next few weeks, non-contact sports activities and youth day camps also may open up. What does all this mean? What about pools?

Commissioner of the Department of Children ...

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TRENTON, NJ - Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, joining Governor Phil Murphy at his daily press briefing Friday, introduced the launch of a temporary rental assistance program. The $100 million program, Murphy said, will be funded mainly through the federal CARES Act.

“We know that many of our residents are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic, due to ...

Congratulate Your Graduate with Milestones on TAPinto

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By TAPINTO.NET

May 20, 2020

Graduation season is upon us and that means celebrating your graduate’s accomplishments and honors. TAPinto Milestones gives you an easy and affordable way to honor your graduate. You can submit a note of congratulations, highlight achievements and submit photos. Your Milestone post will be posted on the TAPinto site of your choosing and stay there forever. ...

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jerseyans enrolled in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be able to use their benefits to order groceries online starting next week. Online shopping will be available through Amazon and participating Walmarts, ShopRites and The Fresh Grocers.

NJ SNAP recipients will be able to use their benefits card to order ...