News 12 Staff A Paterson teacher is doing whatever it takes to bring that holiday cheer to his students and families across New Jersey during the pandemic. Whether it's making a snow day long shot or balancing an elf baby while skiing or skate boarding, Coach Santa can do it all! Coach Santa is actually
By STEVE LENOX PATERSON, NJ - More than two million pre-packaged meals, consisting of breakfast and lunch have been served to Paterson Public Schools students and their families since March 17, a statement announced Monday. The milestone prompted Superintendent Eileen Shafer to share her pride in and gratitude for the volunteers that have consistently shared
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
