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By GABRIELLA DRAGONE
February 29, 2024
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson native David Bannister, known affectionately as the "Soup King" among students and faculty at Northern Highlands Regional High School, was honored on Wednesday for Black History Month. Bannister is a recipient of the 2024 Annual National Black Chefs Association awards and ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson's Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded an $80,000 grant to support its Code Blue activities. Code Blue programs are crucial initiatives aimed at providing shelter and assistance to unhoused individuals during severe weather conditions, ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Senate Education Committee has advanced a proposal to allow some school districts to ask voters to raise local property taxes over the current 2% cap to cover reductions in state support for the district. Districts facing cuts in state aid or spending below the state’s ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson is currently in the process of applying for a $250,000 Open Space Grant aimed at enhancing several veterans' parks within the area. The grant, which is being pursued by the Paterson Veterans Council, seeks to beautify various parks dedicated to veterans, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson renamed Caldwell Ave to "Felix Peña Way", honoring the legacy of Felix Peña, a beloved figure whose journey embodied the essence of the American Dream. Born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, on July 29, 1947, Peña's life epitomized resilience, community ...
PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County honored four Paterson figures at their Black History Month ceremony on Tuesday. The ceremony honored the contributions of Sharrieff Bugg, Christopher Fabor Muhammad, Talena Queen and Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter. This month's theme for Black History Month ...
PATERSON, NJ - Solaris Paul, a junior at John F. Kennedy High School (JFK), made history by becoming the first female wrestler in the school's history to clinch the top spot at the North 1 Regional Girls Wrestling Tournament held at Vernon High School on Sunday. With a record of 10-1, Paul entered ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled a $55.9 billion budget Tuesday -- the largest ever -- that he told a joint session of the Legislature would "ensure New Jersey retains its proud reputation as the best place, anywhere, to raise a family." The spending plan for Fiscal Year 25 increases ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh revealed outcomes and insights into the Mayor's Guaranteed Income Program's impact on Paterson residents on Monday. Launched in 2022 to tackle economic disparities, the program provided financial support to eligible participants. "This program has been ...
PATERSON, NJ - Two Paterson women were shot on Sunday, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In-Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, at approximately 4:19 p.m. on February 25, members of the Paterson Police Department responded to St.
PATERSON, NJ - The historic St. Michael's Catholic Church, located on Cianci Street in Paterson, concluded its operations with a final mass on Sunday. Established over a century ago, the church served as the first Italian church in Paterson, playing a central role in the spiritual life of the ...
PATERSON, NJ - An investigation has been launched into the early morning shooting of a Paterson man on Sunday. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to St.
PATERSON, NJ - Fuquan Edwin, a former Paterson Catholic High School Basketball standout, became the first Patesonian t be inducted into the Seton Hall University Hall of Fame on Saturday. Edwin was a versatile player for the men's basketball team from 2010-2014, one of only two players in ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Only half of people who attempt to climb Mount Kilinmanjaro reach the top, so when Hawthorne's Adam Faatz made it to the summit, he had achieved rare air indeed. Faatz become the first person with Pulmonary Fibrosis — and with one lung — to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Public Schools' Department of Family and Community Engagement received a donation of $1,000 from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation. The contribution, announced on Friday, will be utilized to bolster the Backpack Food Program, aimed at alleviating food insecurity among ...
PATERSON, NJ – Two students from Paterson School 16 have secured spots in the prestigious New Jersey Intermediate Regional Concert Band, commonly known as “Regionals”. Cecily Nunez, showcasing her vocal prowess, and Sahian Cuervo, with her percussion skills, have been selected to participate in ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Kennedy girls' basketball team came up short against Ridgewood on Wednesday in the opening round of the NJSIAA tournament, losing 48-26. Ridgewood dominated from the start, outscoring the Knights 16-5 in the first quarter and maintaining their lead throughout the game. Despite ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Eastside Lady Ghosts' Basketball team fell to the Livingston Lancers in the NJSIAA Tournament 40-37 on Wednesday. Eastside came out of the gate fired up. Offensively, the Ghosts put together a good first quarter with 12 points, while Livingston only managed to score seven. The ...
PATERSON, NJ - In the NJSIAA tournament, the Eastside Ghosts boys' basketball team fell short to the Clfton Mustangs on Wednesday with a final score of 53-51. The Mustangs and the Ghosts traded baskets back and forth in the first quarter, with Clifton leading 18-10 by the quarter's end. Eastside ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Kennedy Knights boys basketball team secured a narrow 46-44 victory in the opening round of the NJSIAA tournament on Wednesday against the Passaic County Tech Bulldogs (PCTI). Kennedy and PCTI remained evenly matched in the early stages, with the Knights leading 10-7 at the ...
PATERSON/WOODLAND PARK, NJ – Residents in Woodland Park and commuters passing through the area can expect changes to traffic patterns and pedestrian routes due to the upcoming Squirrelwood Road bridge project over Rt. 80. During Stage 1, advance signing, temporary striping, and traffic control ...
PATERSON, NJ - City of Paterson officials and others used President's Day to renew their calls for peace, and an immediate ceasefire, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. At a rally, speakers emphasized the urgent need for an end to the violence, citing the escalating death toll, which, has ...
PATERSON, NJ - In a thrilling display of skill and composure, eleven-year-old, Jair Halloway, representing the Hollywood Ballers, emerged as the hero for his Paterson Youth Basketball League All-star Gold Team, sinking crucial foul shots in the final seconds to clinch victory. As a 5th grader, ...
PATERSON, NJ - The arrival of a 21-year-old Paterson man to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center seeking treatment for non-fatal gunshot wounds on Monday helped members of the Paterson Police Department locate a potential crime scene in the area of 17th Avenue and Market Street. According to ...
PATERSON, NJ – As the February 29 deadline to submit petitions for the upcoming Paterson Municipal Election nears, candidates from various wards have declared their intent to run for office. Scheduled for May 14, the election will determine the representatives for each of Paterson's six wards on ...
PATERSON, NJ – The Paterson School Board has unveiled a preliminary budget of $710.4 million for the upcoming academic year. The proposed budget represents an increase in spending of $53.7 million over the current one, and includes an 8% tax increase. Among the most costly items in the proposed ...
PATERSON, NJ - The First Baptist Church of Paterson celebrated its bicentennial anniversary on Sunday. Founded in 1824, the church has been a cornerstone of the community, offering spiritual guidance, support, and service for two centuries. "As we celebrate 200 years of the First Baptist ...
PATERSON, NJ - Local author Lala Shymier hosted her inaugural book signing event to celebrate the release of her debut novel, "Before I Let Go" on Saturday. Born and raised in Paterson, Shymier holds a Bachelor's degree from Kean University. Her passion for reading and writing has been a ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - The Passaic County Democratic Committee (PCDC) is seeking candidates to run for Passaic County Sheriff, Chairman John Currie has announced The election, which became necessary following the untimely death of Sheriff Richard Berdnik, will be held on November 5, ...
PATERSON, NJ - Law enforcement officials made a quick arrest in connection to a shooting incident that left a Union City man dead in a Paterson home on Friday. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In Charge Isa Abbassi, Alexander ...
