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March 18, 2024

PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education has given the green light for a $730 million preliminary budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. This is a $73 million increase over the previous year with a 5% tax increase. The District is also receiving $54 million in State ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Two Paterson residents were shot in the early hours of Monday in the area of 20th Avenue and East 33rd Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced.  According to a statement, at around 2:17 a.m., members ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The incumbents in five of the six Ward Council seat elections will hold the top spot on the ballot in May, according to the results of the candidate draw held on Monday. In the First Ward, the ballot order stands with incumbent Mike Jackson securing the top spot, followed by ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The District-Wide PTO Leadership PPS has launched an online petition regarding the attire for eighth-grade graduation ceremonies.  The question whether eighth-grade students should have don caps and gowns during their graduation ceremonies was recently brought up again at a ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A 31-year-old Paterson man suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds in an incident that took place in the area of Summer Street and Fulton Street on Saturday. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi members of ...

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Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds, and beneficial insects, the more we realize we need to adjust some of our timing and methods. It is safe to remove winter ...

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TRENTON, NJ - At a state Senate budget hearing just days prior, advocates for the media and transparency voiced their concerns about proposed changes to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, and by Friday, March 15, the measure had been put on hold. Bill A-4045 was to be heard in committee on ...

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PATERSON, NJ -  Brother Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly and Brother Vincent Arrington of the Lambda Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. participated in a heartwarming Read Across America event in Paterson on March 5. The event aimed to emphasize the significance of literacy among youth ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department is hosting a blood drive on March 27 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Training Room located at Fire Headquarters on 300 McBride Ave.  The drive, organized in collaboration with Vitalant, aims to collect much-needed blood ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Songwriter Steve Seskin graced the halls of John P. Holland Charter School to conduct a special songwriting workshop with eighth-grade students on Thursday. The workshop aimed to create a unique school song, capturing the essence of the students' journey and ...

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PATERSON, NJ -  Don't tell Paterson Business Administrator that the Silk City no longer has an Irish community! Though maybe considerably smaller than generations ago when Irish immigrants were so prevalent that they had their own section of the city, known as Little Dublin, the spirit of the ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council honored Carmen Chalas, a cherished member of the community known for her outstanding contributions and dedication, on Tuesday.  Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, on March 19, 1963, Chalas moved to Paterson where she was raised and educated. She attended ...

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PATERSON, NJ - In a recent update, the Paterson School Board shared significant progress on the remediation project for School 3, aimed at addressing health and safety concerns within the building after officials discovered a partial ceiling collapse in July. Although no injuries were reported, the ...

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PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Public Schools District announced its balanced budget for the upcoming academic year, navigating through various financial challenges and opportunities. The Board of Education will decide on Monday, March 20 to vote on a 5% tax levy making the 2024-2025 school budget ...

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PARAMUS, NJ – The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Foundation accepted a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork installed in the hospital’s Mammography Suite at its Art of Wellness event. Michelle Kaufman, a local artist, was inspired by the Medical Center’s Mammography Suite ribbon cutting in 2023 and ...

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PATERSON, NJ – The discussion on whether eighth-grade students should be allowed to wear a cap and gown on graduation day was brought back to the table at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting by Commissioner Eddie Gonzalez. The topic, which Gonzalez brought attention to in April 2023, resurfaced ...

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PATERSON, NJ – John F. Kennedy (JFK) basketball coach Tommie Patterson has achieved 300 career wins.  Patterson’s journey began at JFK, where he emerged as a standout basketball player from 1984 to 1988. He continued to excel in college at William Paterson University, earning accolades such as ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson has announced the launch of its 2024 Summer Youth Job Program, inviting high school and college students to apply for various positions. Applicants must have completed at least the first year of high school to be eligible for the program. Positions ...

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PATERSON, NJ – The issue of early voting in Paterson came under scrutiny during Tuesday’s council meeting. Confusion arose when the item to vote on early voting in the city was removed from the agenda after Council President Alex Mendez received information from the Passaic County Board of ...

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PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson City Council has given its approval for the submission of applications seeking park development grants from the Passaic County Open Space, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The City Council’s authorization aims to secure a multi-park development grant ...

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PATERSON, NJ - Two Paterson men were shot in the area of Market Street and Summer Street on Tuesday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, at 3:20 p.m., members of the Paterson Police Department ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The inaugural Reentry Monthly Resource Fair, hosted by the Paterson Reentry Assistance Program (PRAP), marked a collaborative effort to support individuals reintegrating into society.  "I'm pleased to see support for Paterson from all of you," Coordinator Vailaida Hall said on ...

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PATERSON, NJ - A Paterson man is dead and another injured following a shooting that took place on Tuesday at the intersection of Watson Street and North Bridge Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Cameila Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-in-Charge Isa Abbassi.  According to a ...

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PATERSON, NJ – Midland Park-based company Lan Associates has secured a $74,900 contract for providing architecture and engineering services related to the design of a splash pad at Anthony Lucas Park, aka Bear Track Park. “We revived Bear Track Park in the Third Ward after it was plagued by gang ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The Community Charter School of Paterson and College Achieve Paterson are hosting a film screening event of "The Right to Read". This documentary highlights the compelling stories of an NAACP activist, a dedicated teacher, and two American families who are passionate about ensuring ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Reported bias incidents at Rutgers-New Brunswick more than doubled in 2023 from the previous year, according to statistics released by state officials. There were 77 reported bias incidents in 2023, up from the 36 that were reported in 2022, according to data from Attorney ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Advocates for transparency and open government testified Monday, March 11, against an overhaul to the state’s Open Public Records Act as government interests lauded the measure. The bill (S-2930), which if passed would be the first major update to the state’s public records law in ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson launched their Community Court Program on Monday, an initiative aimed at fostering rehabilitation and community support. Supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and the Center for Justice Innovation, the Community Courts Initiative empowers local ...

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PATERSON, NJ - The New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) celebrated 30 years of service to the community on Monday. "Reflecting on 30 years, it's incredible to see how NJCDC has grown from humble beginnings to an organization dedicated to transforming lives in our community," ...

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TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host in-person and virtual information sessions to introduce the newly established $20 million Emerging Developers Grant pilot program. The Program will help developers gain access to capital and build additional capacity ...

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