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By STEVE LENOX
April 1, 2024
PATERSON, NJ - A 31-year-old Paterson man was found dead inside a basement apartment after members of the Paterson Police Department responded to a report of a fight, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to ...
PATERSON, NJ - Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly and Team Hope recently celebrated their 13th Annual Hats for Hope event. Spearheaded by Yvonne Harvey-Williams, the afternoon brimmed with celebration and appreciation as attendees paid homage to the remarkable women honored that day. Each honoree ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - A 23-year-old man found himself in legal trouble after assaulting a Montclair resident who confronted him for disregarding a school bus stop sign, Montclair Police officials reported. According to Lieutenant Terence Turner, the incident occurred on Thursday, February 29, when a ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council honored Vietnam Veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day, commemorating the bravery and sacrifices of those who served during the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War. The ceremony, held on Friday, served as a solemn occasion to pay tribute to the courage and valor ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education will participate in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free meals to all eligible children throughout summer. This initiative aims to address food insecurity and ensure that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is not in ...
PATERSON, NJ - Families gathered for the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Paterson Division of Recreation, a cherished tradition that brought together the community for a day of joy and celebration. With nearly 500 enthusiastic children in attendance, the event offered a plethora of ...
TRENTON, NJ -- A court decision issued by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on Friday has effectively upended the decades-long system under which candidates for office compete to receive the "county line" for their respective party's support in a primary election. The court case was initiated ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 21-year-old Paterson man was shot in Paterson on Friday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to the law enforcement officials members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to ...
PATERSON, NJ – Barbour Park is set to undergo $1.2 million in upgrades after the Paterson City Council's approval of a contract to Green Valley Group, Inc. of Nanuet, NY. The project will include new picnic tables, playground equipment, a splashpad, game tables, benches and other essential work ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department hosted their annual Blood Drive on Wednesday. The event, in collaboration with Vitalant, aimed to support individuals in need across northern New Jersey. This initiative was crucial given the severe blood shortage gripping the nation, with U.S. blood ...
PATERSON, NJ - Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr., is leading federal and local officials in applauding the announcement of a $4.9 million federal award to revitalize Westside Park in Paterson. The support comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation ...
Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The untimely death of Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik earlier this year has spurred a race for the seat. Currently, there are three candidates in the running, two Democrats who will face off in a June 4 primary and one Republican who has secured the support of her ...
PATERSON, NJ - The iconic Libby's property in Paterson is set to go up for auction. The property, located within the Great Falls Historic District, spans roughly 25,800 square feet on just over half an acre of land. The freestanding single-story retail facility has remained vacant and abandoned for ...
PATERSON, NJ - An investigation is ongoing after a 15-year-old from Paterson arrived at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for a non-fatal gunshot wound on Monday afternoon. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson was awarded its fourth Healthy Town designation by the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute's Mayors Wellness Campaign, on Tuesday. The city was recognized for its aim to provide access to mental health and addiction services, built environments, ...
PATERSON, NJ – The City of Paterson is applying for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a total of $100,000 to fund a project aimed at upgrading the basketball court bleachers at Vera Ames Park. This upgrade will provide a safer and more enjoyable recreational space ...
WAYNE, NJ - In a match held on a par-36 course, the Kennedy boys golf team experienced a challenging defeat against Wayne Valley on Tuesday, with the final score set at 170-288. Kennedy's Jonais Silva, Issac Castelan, Frank Serrano, and Saimair Stephens all finished with scores of 72, with ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson's Fabian 8 Cinema is bidding farewell after serving moviegoers for 14 years. The theater's management announced that its last day of operation will be Easter Sunday, March 31. The decision to close comes amidst a decline in attendance, exacerbated by changing moviegoing ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Regular Meeting scheduled for March 26 will now be conducted virtually following a structural issue at the Municipal Council Chambers, officials announced. In response to a portion of the ceiling collapsing on Monday afternoon, city officials have decided to move the meeting ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Veterans Council is set to host a solemn ceremony in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day on Friday at the Hill of Heroes. The event is scheduled to commence at 11:00 a.m., paying tribute to the valor and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. Attendees will ...
PATERSON, NJ - Three Paterson police officers, Giuseppe Ciarla, Juan Cruz-Fernandez, and Jason Scmid, 34, have been arrested and charged following an incident in December 2022 during which they reportedly failed to conduct a proper investigation involving a report of domestic violence against a New ...
PATERSON, NJ - A 16-year-old was shot in Paterson on Sunday afternoon in the area of 12th Avenue and Auburn Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, at 2:39 p.m., officers responded to the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Public Schools Department of Family & Community Engagement is extending an invitation to all parents for an upcoming parental involvement workshop titled "As the Right Questions" on March 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This workshop, hosted by Paterson Public Schools ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Fire Department responded to a report of a lost dog after it was found running across the street on Sunday night. The dog is currently being housed at the Southside Firehouse on Getty Ave until Animal Control can pick it up. According to the Department, a civilian who ...
CAMDEN, NJ – The Battleship New Jersey was quietly pushed into a 180-degree turn on the Delaware River just after noon on Thursday as it began a journey south to spend a couple of months for bow maintenance in dry dock at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. “Is it moving? Is it moving?” one ...
It’s never too early to prepare for the garden season ahead. Having the right tool for the job saves time, reduces the frustration of trying to make the wrong tool work, and allows you to garden longer with less muscle fatigue. Take an inventory of all your tools. Be sure to check the shed, ...
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Police Department’s Community Policing Division is teaming up with Paterson Public Schools to implement the “Bee Program” initiative. Designed to foster positive peer culture, promote student engagement and leadership, and reduce occurrences of harassment, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Diocese of Paterson and the faith community of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist invite the public to join them on Good Friday, March 29, for a prayerful reenactment of the Passion of Christ through the streets of Paterson. The event, known as the Stations of the Cross, or ...
BETHESDA, MD - Fisher-Price is recalling about 204,000 Little People Mickey and Friends Figures due to a choking hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, said ...
