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By STEVE LENOX
March 27, 2024
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 ...
PATERSON, NJ - Councilwoman-at-Large Dr. Lilisa Mimms hosted her annual "Women Who Rock" Ceremony on Friday, honoring 22 individuals for their exceptional achievements. Among the distinguished honorees was Letitia Howe, who recently got promoted to Director of Emergency Communications in the City ...
PATERSON, NJ — Democratic candidate for Passaic County Sheriff Jerry Speziale has announced his runningmates in the June 4 Primary election. According to a statement released on Friday, and announced at an event later in the day, Sean Duffy, Derya Taskin and Pedro Liranzo seek the Party's ...
PATERSON, NJ – Paterson Public Schools is taking steps to enhance its facilities and provide additional opportunities for students by applying for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The grant, totaling approximately $100,000, will support a project to install an artificial ...
PATERSON, NJ – Paterson Public Schools has partnered with Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) to launch Teen Leaders influencing Neighbors with Knowledge of Sexuality (Teen LINKS). This initiative aims to provide high school students with peer education internships focused on ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson hosted its annual Ramadan Iftar at City Hall on Thursday, welcoming hundreds of community members from diverse backgrounds to break their fast together during the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar is the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during the holy month of ...
PATERSON, NJ - At the Wednesday Board of Education meeting, parents and board members expressed their concerns, frustrations, and hopes of reinstating the cherished tradition of using caps and gowns for eighth-grade graduation ceremonies. "We have been sidelined, ignored, and brushed aside," Ge ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Assembly passed a resolution Monday to “reaffirm freedom of access and protection of reproductive health care services,” including in vitro fertilization (IVF), in New Jersey. The resolution was a direct response to an Alabama Supreme Court ruling earlier this ...
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson City Council will once again deliberate on the issue of televising Workshop meetings for public access. The resolution, reintroduced by First Ward Councilman Mike Jackson, failed last year with four councilmembers voting against it. According to the resolution ...
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson Planning Board voted to reject an application by Garret Mountain Homes, LLC for the development of residential condominiums on Mountain Avenue in Paterson. The decision, which came after extensive deliberation and public input, faced staunch opposition from Paterson ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on Congress and President Biden to raise the threshold for the federal poverty level in states like New Jersey. The resolution, SCR-93, is an official expression of state support for a proposal introduced by Rep.
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson is mourning the February 22 passing of Jennean Jordan-Gadsden, a beloved member of the community known for her dedication and service. Born on May 12, 1969, Jordan-Gadsden was the second child of Lillian Jordan and Earlton "George" Jordan. From a young age, she ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Board of Education has given the green light for a $808 million preliminary budget for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. This is a $28 million increase over the previous year with a 5% tax increase. The District is also receiving $54 million in State ...
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 ...
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 ...
