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Prospect Park Holds annual Easter Egg Hunt
Prospect Park—On Saturday April 16, the city of Prospect Park celebrated its annual Easter Egg Hunt. The event that was organized by a number of volunteers, from community members, city officials, police officers, and parents that donated their time to ensure that this event was a total success. Hundreds of kids gathered at the gymnasium [...]
Mayor Jones Proclaims “Autism Awareness Day”
Thursday April 14th, 2011 By Jose Linares A crowd of more than 150 parents, students, teachers, and administrator gathered at school 2 this morning and walked towards Paterson City Hall, where Mayor Jones proclaimed April 14th as “the Autism Awareness Day in the City of Paterson”. In the United States, April has been recognized as [...]
Update: Paterson Boys Leadership Summit
Paterson—On Saturday April 9th, Paterson Board of Education Commissioner Kenneth L. Simmons held the first annual Boys Leadership Summit at International High School on Grand street. Several community leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, politicians, celebrities, and hundreds of high school and elementary school children woke up at the crack of dawn to attend this early Saturday morning [...]
New 35th legislative district team petition drive a total success
Paterson—Several hundred friends and supporters gathered at Jacksonville Restaurant and Catering Hall in Paterson to show support, and sign petitions for the newly formed 35th legislative district team. The event that was put together in just a few days after the announcement was made that Assemblywoman Nellie Pou for Senate, Councilman at Large Benjie Wimberly [...]
New round of police layoff notices in Paterson sparks confusion
PATERSON – A surprise batch of layoff notices were sent to 34 police officers over the weekend, sending waves of alarm and confusion through the government ranks over where they originated and whether a wide-scale reduction plan was truly over. The city’s business administrator, Charles Thomas, charged that the state “incorrectly” served the notices on [...]
Bergen County Dems back three for 35th District
Bergen County Democratic chairman Lou Stellato says the party will support three Passaic County candidates selected last night to run for seats in the state Assembly and Senate in the newly-shaped 35th District. A screening committee of the Passaic County Democratic Committee met last night and selected Assemblywoman Nellie Pou of North Haledon to run [...]
Girgenti not running for re-election
State Sen. John Girgenti (D-35) of Hawthorne will not pursue re-election. Redistricted away from Paterson and deeper into the suburbs, the veteran senator had discussed the possibility of moving to the Silk City but today decided to retire when his current term comes to an end. “After much soul-searching over the past few days, I [...]
City Council Approves $2.25 Million to Rebuild Hinchliffe Stadium and Repair Bauerle Field
PATERSON, NJ – City officials are borrowing $2.25 million to begin the renovation process on historic Hinchliffe Stadium and to make repairs on Bauerle Field. Sitting on the crest of a hill overlooking the city, Hinchliffe – one of two old Negro League ballparks still standing – has been closed for more than decade. [...]
Councilman Benjie Wimberly for State Assembly
Paterson Councilman Benjie Wimberly has submitted his name for the offfice of Assembly in the 35th District, according to Passaic County Democratic Committee Chairman John Currie. Wimberly was the top vote getter in last year’s muncipal races. He heads up recreation activities for the Paterson School District and commands a deep reservoir of city contacts. [...]
Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik announces the national designation of Certified Jail Officer
Passaic County Sheriff Richard H. Berdnik announces the national designation of Certified Jail Officer (CJO) to seven supervisors in the Passaic County Jail. There are only 237 Certified Jail Officer’s worldwide and Sheriff Berdnik congratulates theses supervisors on becoming New Jersey’s first! This national certification signifies and documents the mastery of a strong level of [...]
Rosemary Pino packs her livingroom for her campaign Kick off fundraiser
Mary Ann Santiago AllMedia4U Rosemary Pino campaign Kick off fundraiser Clifton- Rosemary Pino held a kickoff fundraiser for her Board of Education candidacy in her Clifton home on Sunday March 13th. The afternoon was as bright as Rosemary’s future with nearly 130 people arriving at her door to show their support. She is a mother [...]
SCHOLARSHIP SATURDAY IS BORN
By: Henry Sosa Paterson – On Saturday, March 5th at International High School Scholarship Saturday was born. At approximately 8:30 am 175 students and parents gathered in the cafeteria to obtain packets which contained over 27 scholarship opportunities for high school seniors. This endeavor was spear headed by Paterson School Board Commissioner Christopher Irving. Irving [...]
GOP Strong presents their ticket for Passaic County Freeholders and surrogate
By: Mary Ann Santiago Staff Writer Paterson- Saturday March 5th, at a St. Patrick’s Day brunch at the Brownstone Passaic County’s GOP Strong announced their candidates for Freeholder and Surrogate for 2011 to a crowd of 400. Running for Passaic County Freeholder is Donna S. Anderson and Michelle Joustra. Anderson is a married mother of [...]
Salvation Army serves up “coats, soup, coffee, salvation” on Paterson street corner
BY KATIE SOBKO The Record STAFF WRITER PATERSON — Men and women of all ages and backgrounds made their way from table to table on a city street corner Wednesday, accepting “coats, soup, coffee and salvation” from the Paterson Salvation Army Corps and its Adult Rehabilitation Center. “This is a very poverty-stricken neighborhood, so we [...]
Passaic County Democrats Celebrate Black History month
By: Mary Ann Santiago Staff Writer PICTURE GALLERY CLIFTON- Passaic County Democrats held a meet and greet on Sunday February 20th at the Elks Lodge on Clifton Avenue in celebration of Black History Month. On this chilly Sunday evening about 150 people came from Clifton, Paterson, Haledon, Passaic and other neighboring towns to join in [...]
Racism
RACISM – (noun) 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior and has the right to rule others. 2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; Discrimination. 3. hatred [...]
SDA Revamping Supports Paterson School Projects
Tuesday, February 15, Paterson NJ- Governor Christie has declared the School Development Authority (SDA) a “waste”, announcing a revamping of the current program. This will result in many changes throughout the SDA controlled districts, including projects on Marshall & Hazel Elementary School and PS Number 16 Elementary schools in Paterson. A recent 6 month comprehensive [...]
The Culture & Music of Hip Hop
Hip Hop “Set out in the dark. They used to do it out in the park.” (MC Shan, The Bridge) Hip Hop culture is best known for a style of music called Rap, which hit the American landscape in the early 1970s and became one of the most influential aspects of contemporary culture. Many people [...]
Celebrating Mayor Jeffery Jones Birthday
By: Jay Rosario www.allmedia4u.com Staff Writer Pictures of Mayor’s Birthday Party Paterson, NJ – STOP THE PRESS! What do you get when you toss 6 young dancers from Fine Step Dance Studio (Clifton) in top hats, a few close friends, family, and some of the state’s top delegates in the ballroom of The Brownstone House? [...]
North Jersey’s elected officials don’t reflect growth in ethnic communities
The face of North Jersey has grown increasingly Hispanic and Asian in the past two decades. But the faces of elected officials in Bergen and Passaic counties haven’t been changing at nearly the same pace. New census figures released Thursday show that people of Hispanic descent now account for nearly one in four residents of the [...]
Paterson man gets prison sentence on firearms charges
A Paterson man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of conspiracy to possess and sell handguns. Wilfredo Santiago, 28, on Jan. 5 admitted that over the course of several days in late 2006, he conspired to arrange the sale of an Iver Johnson .38-caliber revolver and a Davis [...]
Passaic sheriff’s detective is charged with assaulting 19-year-old relative
ELMWOOD PARK — A Passaic County Sheriff’s Department detective has been charged with simple assault after a 19-year-old woman entered police headquarters with bruising on the left side of her face, police said. Douglas Laverty, 43, of Elmwood Park, was briefly arrested and released after posting $1,000 bail. Police did not say when the alleged [...]
BREAKING NEWS:Arizona congresswoman among 12 shot at Tucson grocery
(CNN) — At least 12 people were shot at a Tucson grocery store on Saturday, and U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was among them, a Democratic party source told CNN. Giffords, 40, was holding a constituent meeting at the grocery store when the shooting occurred, according to a schedule posted on her website. CNN could not [...]
The Art of Seduction: It’s Dying for Men and Growing for Women
The Art of Seduction: It’s Dying for Men and Growing for Women As double standard lines between men and women are slowly eroded by society’s growing demand for gender equality, the art of seduction is gradually slipping away from the grasp of men and finding itself into the hearts and minds of women. Look around [...]
Two men remain in critical condition after Paterson double-shooting
PATERSON – Two men remained in critical condition Sunday while detectives continued to piece together why one shot the other before turning the gun on himself, police said. The alleged gunman Jose Martinez and victim Marcel Paredes were still at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center on Sunday after the attempted murder-suicide on New Year’s Eve. [...]
Secrets To Healing After An Affair!
Secrets To Healing After An Affair! The very worst thing that can happen to anyone is to find out that the person you love most in the world has cheated on you. While you still love your partner, you are also angry, terribly hurt, and very, very, confused. However, even though things seem hopeless, if [...]
Judge approves residue testing in Jackson doctor’s defense
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — The judge in the involuntary manslaughter case against Dr. Conrad Murray on Wednesday approved a plan to allow defense lawyers to test residue from syringes and an intravenous drip found in pop star Michael Jackson’s home after his June 25, 2009, death. During the court hearing, one of Murray’s attorneys, [...]
Swearing In for Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik.
The swearing in for Passaic County Sheriff Elect Richard Berdnik has been scheduled for Monday January 3rd. The event will be held at the Passaic County Technical Institute located at 45 Reinhardt Road way New Jersey from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. If you are planning on attending please make arrangements to get there early.
How to Save a Relationship After an Affair – Find Out What Was Lacking in Your Relationship
How to Save a Relationship After an Affair – Find Out What Was Lacking in Your Relationship People often commit a mistake by starting an affair on the expense of their other partner. Has your relationship suffered a major setback after an affair popped up out of the blue? Well, all is not lost yet [...]
Passaic County due to collect $770,000 in bail forfeited by alleged fugitives
A state judge has ordered an Illinois insurance company to pay Passaic County $770,000 in bail money forfeited by 11 defendants who skipped their court appearances. The order by Judge Donald J. Volkert Jr. gives the Harco National Insurance Co. until Dec. 31 to pay the county in full. Harco, the underwriter, became responsible for [...]
