PATERSON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — In New Jersey, there’s another push to vaccinate residents. The city of Paterson announced it will use mobile units to give COVID shots to people who are hard to reach. The mobile units are currently being used for COVID testing. City officials say they will now also bring the vaccines to
By ED RUMLEY PATERSON, NJ - In celebration of the United Nations English Language Day, Paterson’s UCEDA Institute granted three scholarships to city residents to assist them in mastering English as a second language. As a result, organizers said, recipients will be better empowered to gain employment and a clear pathway to citizenship. The annual
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- New Jersey is marking Earth Day Thursday with its first climate change resilience strategy, as municipalities around the state do their part to celebrate the environment. In Paterson, officials launched a three-day citywide cleanup, with volunteers sprucing up city streets and parks. Mayor Andre Sayegh led the City Sweeps initiative
By STEVE LENOX PRINCETON, NJ — After being awarded a 2019 Healthy Town to Watch designation from the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute (NJHCQI), the City of Paterson was recently named just one of eight New Jersey Municipalities to earn the designation of “healthy town” for 2020. A participant in the Mayors Wellness Campaign,
By Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Paterson firefighters rescued a man from the Great Falls just after midnight Sunday morning. The 32-year-old man was stranded at a rocky island near the base of the falls when authorities located him around 12:30 a.m., officials said. Firefighters used specialty water rescue equipment, including a
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — The trees and shrubs growing from Hinchliffe Stadium’s crumbling grandstand sparkled with springtime green as officials on Wednesday conducted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the reconstruction of the historic ballpark. Mayor Andre Sayegh has touted the $94 million project, which also will include a 315-space parking garage and a six-story,
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Renovations have started on a dilapidated park in New Jersey so it can become a haven for autistic children. Lou Costello Park in Paterson will feature special colors, lighting, and equipment for kids on the spectrum. The park has been in disrepair for many years. Nearby residents say it has
By STEVE LENOX PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Free Public Library’s hotspot lending program continues to help ensure that local families have access to critical online information at home, even if they don’t currently have internet access. The Library’s Pilot program, initially launched in August, allows families to check out hotspots from library branches, expanding
By Kiki Intarasuwan Paterson officials say 110 residents who applied to the program will be randomly selected to receive monthly guaranteed income regardless of their employment status Universal basic income is coming to a city in New Jersey but only for select residents, for now. Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh on Thursday announced the launch of
Matt Fagan The cat formerly known as Mr. Woo has a new lease on life after one of Paterson's bravest pulled the feline from a March 7 fire. He has new digs, a new family and a new name now, but for a time things looked grim. The apartment fire on Fair Street displaced 18
