BY Brenda Flanagan, Senior Correspondent Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh canvassed the First Ward handing out masks and urging people to fill out their 2020 census forms. He’s deeply concerned that less than half the city’s residents have been counted so far, including Ilumi Rodriguez and her two kids. “People think it’s a waste of time,
Federal funding will help New Jerseyans prevent, prepare for and respond to housing challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic PATERSON, NJ – Today, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced $3,160,920 in federal housing grants to assist families during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These federal awards will be used by public housing authorities to help
PATERSON, New Jersey -- A community came together to open an oasis of fresh produce for residents in Paterson where it can be tough for some to come by good grocery stores with fresh fruits and vegetables. At the intersection of 12th Avenue and Rosa Parks Boulevard in Paterson 4th Ward, there are no weeds,
August 5, 2020, 1:32 pm | in Paterson Breaks Ground On 245 Senior And Family Apartment Rental Units Demolition and Construction Begins At Former Riverside Terrace Public Housing Site Paterson, NJ – On Wednesday morning, August 5th, residents, local officials and business leaders gathered for the culmination of a ten-year journey with a groundbreaking ceremony
By ALICE HAMLET August 3, 2020 at 12:40 PM NEW PROVIDENCE—The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS), a program of the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts, announced today that it is one of 392 creators and artists selected for a New Music USA Project Grant. The 110 chosen projects demonstrate the imaginative, diverse, and high-quality
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press Published 4:06 a.m. ET Jul., 22, 2020 PATERSON — In the midst of a summer heat wave, Sarrie Bailey walked 20 minutes with aching knees on Tuesday afternoon to make sure she and her 6-year-old granddaughter would have enough to eat this week. Bailey said she doesn’t like to go outside
