By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – $5.7 million received from federal COVID relief funds towards park improvement projects across the city was approved at the City Council's Regular meeting on Tuesday. The proposal was rejected earlier this year when some members of the council shared their concern that there was not a plan in place
Nine students from Early College Program received their Associates Degrees By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – Passaic County Community College (PCCC) hosted their 50th commencement ceremony on Monday. Graduates from PCCC’s four campuses, Paterson, Passaic, Wanaque and Wayne, received their Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees or their professional certificates at the celebration.
Columbia Bank has invested $100,000 to support revitalization initiatives by nonprofit Paterson Habitat for Humanity. by Logan Williamson FAIR LAWN, NJ — Columbia Bank, headquartered in Fair Lawn, has invested $100,000 to support nonprofit housing organization Paterson Habitat for Humanity for neighborhood revitalization activities, the bank said in a news release. "Columbia Bank is committed
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – The City of Paterson will utilize $609,000 awarded through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Transportation Electrification Grant to offset the cost of the purchase of two electric ambulances, under a measure being considered by the Paterson City Council. The cost of the two Diesel vehicles, the resolution
by Matt Fagan PATERSON — Everyone who came into contact with Joe Clark, the no-nonsense, unconventional and legendary Eastside High School principal, had a strong opinion of him, good and bad. Clark, who died in December 2020, was notorious for carrying a baseball bat and bullhorn as he roamed the halls of the high school.
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- On this week's episode of Tiempo, there's some orgullo Latino to share. Several Latino students from the International High School in Paterson, New Jersey are heading to elite colleges this fall. Harvard, Johns Hopkins University, and Penn State are just a few of the schools that accepted the academic scholars.
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – Mayor Andre Sayegh joined the Paterson Fire and Police Departments for their annual Touch-A-Truck event in support of Autism Awareness on Saturday. Families were invited to attend the free event and enjoy food, ice cream, live entertainment, and a rock-climbing wall. “We’re not only raising awareness of autism,” Sayegh
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE PATERSON, NJ – Paterson officials joined President of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) Joseph Fiordaliso, on Friday to celebrate Earth Day with a funding announcement for electric vehicles and a flag raising ceremony. Paterson has taken a major step in its sustainable initiatives, including with an investment in 35
By GABRIELLA DRAGONE Mayor Andre Sayegh, Business Administrator Kathleen Long and Paterson City Council President Maritza Davila announced on Thursday that about 1,300 Paterson municipal employees will receive a second round of premium pay on April 22. Employees who worked in person during the height of the pandemic from March 17, 2020, to February 1,
by A.A. Cristi New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents Affiliate Member the Paterson Performing Arts Development Council's virtual performance of Brown, Black and Blues on May 22, 2022 at 5PM. This event is part of NJTA's The Stages Festival, the state's largest annual theatre festival, which provides free and discounted theatre events for all ages throughout
