by Joe Malinconico PATERSON − Calling for civility and decorum, Shahin Khalique was elected president of the Paterson City Council on Friday, snatching the prize from Councilwoman Lilisa Mimms. In almost comical fashion, opposing council members supporting Khalique and Mimms quickly blurted out their names in a race to be recognized before the city clerk
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – Alice Patterson-Rogers was born on January 8, 1927 to the late George and Isbell Patterson in Sumter, South Carolina. The family then traveled to Lamar where the Patterson family legacy unfolded. Patterson-Rogers passed away recently at the age of 95, however her legacy still remains strong in the City,
by Joe Malonconico PATERSON — Construction will start soon on the next major development in the Great Falls national park, a $7.9 million project that would let visitors stroll among factory ruins highlighting Paterson’s role in the Industrial Revolution. The project would expand the national park by 2.5 acres, extending from the current Overlook section
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – Paterson Public Schools hosted their second graduation ceremony on Tuesday with students from HARP Academy, Rosa Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, STARS Academy – TIES Program and PANTHER Academy seniors receiving their diplomas. At the ceremony, Mayor Andre Sayegh commended the Class of 2022 for being “brilliant
Entrance to Veterans Memorial Park Renamed Anthony 'Tony' Vancheri Lanen By STEVE LENOX PATERSON, NJ - When Tony Vancheri puts his mind to something he usually gets it done. He’s a man to whom many titles apply: deputy mayor, friend, father, grandfather, to name just a few. On Saturday, once again, it was his status
