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
Hard hit by the pandemic, the city of Paterson, N.J. is slated to receive $63.7 million from the American Rescue Plan. Video Transcript: - Hard hit by the pandemic, the city of Paterson, New Jersey is slated to receive $63.7 million from the American Rescue Plan. Congressman Bill Pascrell says the historic relief package is
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- A New Jersey city is coming together to help 72 residents displaced by house fires over the weekend. Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson Fire Department announced Thursday that the city will donate clothing to the fire victims and make a call to action for Patersonians to help their neighbors
By Michael Sol Warren | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com There’s a line in an old song that says “don’t go chasing waterfalls.” That’s bad advice to take literally, especially in the New Jersey Highlands. What most people don’t realize is that the Garden State actually offers a variety of swift streams, running rapids and
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — The City Council seems set to sign off on a program launched by the mayor that would provide 110 Paterson families with $400 per month for one year with no restrictions on how they spend the money. Residents later this month will be able to submit applications to participate
