PATERSON, NJ – El concejal del Quinto Distrito, Luis Vélez, anunció el jueves que, “tras una reflexión profunda y guiada por la oración”, ha decidido no aspirar al cargo de alcalde de la Ciudad de Paterson. Vélez, quien había anunciado formalmente su candidatura a la alcaldía el pasado 14 de diciembre, enfatizó que su decisión refleja su compromiso permanente con …

PASSAIC, NUEVA JERSEY — En un ambiente de firme compromiso político, identidad partidaria y espíritu navideño, la Seccional Estatal del Partido de la Liberación Dominicana (PLD) en Nueva Jersey conmemoró el 52.º aniversario de la fundación de la organización, reafirmando su determinación de continuar fortaleciendo el instrumento político creado por el profesor Juan Bosch para el servicio del pueblo dominicano. …

PATERSON, N.J. — Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez formally entered the race for mayor late Tuesday night, announcing his candidacy during the closing moments of the Dec. 16 City Council meeting and setting up another contest against incumbent Mayor Andre Sayegh. Mendez’s midnight declaration ended months of speculation among political observers in Paterson. It marks the third time he will …

PATERSON, NJ — The race for City Hall is officially underway, and Paterson’s incumbent leadership is setting the pace. Mayor Andre Sayegh, alongside Council President Dr. Lilisa Mimms and Council Vice President Maritza Davila, became the first candidates in Paterson to officially pick up re-election petitions, marking an early and energetic start to the upcoming municipal campaign for mayor and …

PATERSON, NJ — The Paterson Police Department and Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. once again joined forces to spread holiday joy through their 5th Annual “How the Lambdas Stole Christmas” community service event, held at Public School #2. Led by Paterson Police Department Sgt. E. Del Valle, the heartwarming initiative brought together police officers, fraternity members, volunteers, and community …

 PATERSON, NJ — A stunning and explosive video has rocked Paterson City Hall, showing multiple on-duty Department of Public Works (DPW) employees engaging in a chaotic street brawl outside a city facility—an incident now threatening to spiral into lawsuits, political fallout, and serious questions about accountability inside city government. The nearly nine-minute security video, recorded outside the DPW Traffic …

PATERSON, N.J. — Calling the upcoming municipal election a crossroads for Paterson, Councilwoman-at-Large Maritza Davila has launched a bold campaign for a fourth term, positioning herself as a pillar of experience and steady leadership amid an increasingly crowded and competitive race. With nearly 12 years on the City Council, Davila enters the contest touting a record of public safety gains, …

PATERSON — A new debate has surfaced inside the Paterson City Council after Councilman Michael Jackson called for the city to withdraw from a state economic development program that grants long-term property tax abatements to new construction projects. Jackson argues that while the abatements are intended to attract investment, they may actually be hurting the city’s finances and benefiting developers …

NEW JERSEY — A stunning legal ruling has thrown the careers — and lives — of more than 100 high-ranking police officers in Paterson and Newark into chaos, after a state appeals court determined that the civil service exam that earned them their promotions was invalid. The officers, many of whom now serve as sergeants, lieutenants, and even captains, were …

PATERSON, N.J. — Paterson officials are facing mounting pressure as the city weighs whether to increase local fees or risk losing a critical $2 million in state aid. The City Council is expected to take a decisive vote next week on proposed hikes to municipal sewer usage fees and construction permit charges—measures that state authorities say are necessary for Paterson …