Andre Sayegh | Special to the USA TODAY Network “This stadium will once again become a focal point for this great city. Hinchliffe is not just a ballfield, it is New Jersey’s Field of Dreams.” — Gov. Phil Murphy The pandemic has exposed many deficiencies in our society. The digital divide, lack of access to
As schooling remains remote, the organization is providing new solutions for virtual learning, food relief and more. By Steve Adubato When schools in New Jersey went virtual at the start of the pandemic, it seemed like a temporary situation. Now, it is evident that a hybrid, if not totally virtual, mode of educating our children
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — The state has awarded Paterson Habitat for Humanity $2.6 million for the nonprofit organization to build 13 single-family homes in the city’s 4th Ward. Habitat officials said the funding will allow them to meet a goal set about a decade ago of building 75 homes in the 4th Ward.
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — One of the city's largest nonprofit groups is beginning a $4 million construction project that will significantly increase the number of people it serves, a much-needed boost as the pandemic strains the capacity of existing social service programs in the city. The group, Oasis – A Haven for Women
PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Victor Cruz is showing he's truly loyal to his birthplace. The former New York Giants star bought 400 laptops for students from Paterson. Children there have not been in classrooms for nearly nine months because of school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, but many still lack computers. Cruz said
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — A New York-based real estate group with a partner from the Paterson area made the winning $5.5 million bid to buy the former Passaic County administration building on Pennsylvania Avenue, officials said. The buyer, Agime Group LLC, is looking to build a mixed-use project including apartments and retail space
By STEVE LENOX PATERSON, NJ - Thousands of Paterson families that otherwise may not have will enjoy Thanksgiving meals in their homes thanks to the generosity of several individuals and organizations across the city. On Tuesday, TAPinto Paterson was on hand at the NJCDC Great Falls Youth Center where cars lined up throughout the day
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday added $20 million to an existing $130 million state tax credit package that city officials are using for such projects as a new visitor center at the Great Falls and the reconstruction of historic Hinchliffe Stadium. Murphy said increasing the allocation of tax credits
Joe Malinconico Paterson Press PATERSON — A city-based nonprofit group has gotten $160,000 from a state COVID-19 relief program to provide more than 30 businesses in the Great Falls area with grants of up to $5,000. The businesses will be able to spend the money to cover rent payments or other bills, to buy equipment
By TAPINTO PATERSON STAFF PATERSON, NJ - Long a thorn in the side of area residents due to how easily it has been accessible to vandals and others participating in unneighborly activity, the Allied Textile Printers (ATP) site will soon be fenced in, according to a statement issued by Mayor Andre Sayegh. “We are grateful
