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N.J. legislative ethics panel agrees to prepare charges against Assemblyman Rumana
A state ethics panel is preparing charges against Assemblyman Scott Rumana, R-Wayne, to consider whether his role advocating for a renewable energy project in his hometown before state agencies created an appearance of impropriety. RECORD FILE PHOTO Assemblyman Scott Rumana The charges stem from a complaint filed last year by Bill Brennan, a Democrat who [...]
SENATOR GIRGENTI: PENSION/HEALTH BENEFITS BILL STATEMENT
Last Monday, the New Jersey Senate voted favorably on S2937, the pension and health benefits bill. The final vote was 24-15. Republicans voted rank-and-file for this bill along with Democrats from South Jersey. While I absolutely support reform, I do not support the reforms offered in this piece of legislation, and I voted no. On [...]
33-year-old Paterson man shot to death
PATERSON – A 33-year-old man died after police found his bullet-riddled body at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue, authorities said. Someone called 911 after hearing gunshots, and officers found Asan Jones, of East 28th Street, shot several times lying on the ground, said Detective Lt. Richard Reyes. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Regional [...]
Paterson district finds no policy violations in shared services agreement
Paterson school officials say an independent investigation has found “no credible evidence” of any policy breach involving allegations of overlapping hours worked by a teacher on loan to Paterson city government. RECORD FILE PHOTO Schools Superintendent Donnie W. Evans Schools Superintendent Donnie W. Evans also disputed a critical state audit’s finding that Councilman Benjie Wimberly [...]
5th Ward Candidate Luis Velez Community Day Block Party
Paterson– On Saturday June 25th Candidate for city council for the 5th ward Luis Velez put together a Block Party right in the heart of that community. The event was well attended, primarily by entire families looking for something to do. ” This is an event for families and neighbors to come together and enjoy [...]
Little Falls officials face fines for failing to disclose finances
BY MATTHEW KADOSH STAFF WRITER Passaic Valley Today Print | E-mail LITTLE FALLS – A government advocacy group has filed complaints alleging that 14 Little Falls officials didn’t file financial disclosure statements by the April 30 deadline. It’s something the state requires to avoid conflicts of interest in government. John Paff, chairman of the of [...]
Passaic man arrested in ATM robbery
CLIFTON — Police on Friday arrested a Passaic man in connection with the June 10 robbery of a local man as he withdrew money from a Ackerman Avenue ATM. Capture from a surveillance camera footage of an alleged robbery inside the Kathy Grocery bodega on Ackerman Avenue in Clifton. Capture from a surveillance camera footage [...]
WEDO Celebrates 2nd Annual Gala at The Tides
North Haledon—On Thursday night, under the pouring rain the Women Empowered Democratic Organization (WEDO) celebrated its 2nd annual Gala. The theme of the Gala was Diamonds and Denim, and you could see by the number of people who attended this event that everybody took their attires and theme serious. “ I can’t believe that is [...]
Call to Action: Stand Up for Benjie Wimberly
June 21, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The recent attacks on the professional and ethical character of Benjie E. Wimberly have prompted many residents of the City of Paterson to step out in an effort to repel the off-base reporting that has been directed towards our Councilman. Later this week staff of the Paterson Public School [...]
Let’s Talk Gadgets with Ken McDaniel
TDK 3 Speaker Boombox Portable High Fidelity Audio System The TDK 3 Speaker Boombox stands out from other music players in its category. It should! The TDK 3 Speaker Boombox costs a great deal more than every other unit you’d logically compare it to. This stylish piece of hardware manages to pull off a modern [...]
New Jersey Dreamers Prepare for the Battles ahead
Paterson NJ– On Saturday June 11th a group of students from the New Jersey Dream Act Coalition held a press conference that was attended by close to 100 students from the northern region of the country. The organizers of the event want to bring light to the problems that some of these students face when [...]
Freeholder Candidate T.J. Best campaign kick-off
Paterson– On a humid Thursday night freeholder candidate Theodore “T.J.” Best launched his official campaign for one of the open spots for freeholder for Passaic County. The event was held at Jacksonville, a banquet hall located in the center of Paterson on Grand st. TJ Best, shavonda sumter, Henry Sosa, Maritza Davila, benjie Wimberly, Nellie [...]
Man shot during hallway fight in Paterson apartment building
BY MARLENE NAANES The Record Print | E-mail PATERSON — A fight in an apartment building hallway escalated to gun violence Wednesday morning, leaving a Hamilton Avenue resident with a gunshot wound in this leg, police said. The victim, a 36-year-old man, was inside is apartment at 314 Hamilton Ave. when a fight broke among [...]
Paterson man is indicted in oxycodone-peddling case
BY PETER J. SAMPSON The Record Print | E-mail A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a Paterson man, one of two Turkish citizens nabbed in a drug sting, on charges of peddling oxycodone in Clifton. Bahadir Yahsi, 29, was arrested in March after a cooperating witness working for the FBI allegedly made two purchases [...]
Paterson officer testifies stabbing victim named attacker
Northjersey.com : News Paterson officer testifies stabbing victim named attacker Wednesday, May 25, 2011 BY JOHN PETRICK The Record Print | E-mail A Paterson police officer testified in state court Wednesday of how a bloodied and dying Ramod Gilchrist named one of the men who stabbed him, while eight doctors frantically tried in vain to [...]
Keller Williams Realty celebrates 3rd Annual Red Day
Clifton– Keller Williams Realty the second largest real estate company in the nation celebrated it’s third Annual Red Day Event. Dozens of volunteers from the Clifton office collected donations, and assembled care packages that will be sent to our troops that are fighting for our freedom over seas. ” Renew, energize, and donate” are some [...]
WEDO Wine & Cheese Fundraiser
Lauren Murphy, Ritzy Moralez, Maritza Davila, Henry Sosa, Benjie Wimberly, Shavonda Sumter
John Rich Wins celebrity apprentice
After raising 270 thousand dollars on his final task, John Rich Wins celebrity Apprentice. John raised the money on the last night and the money went directly to his favorite foundation Saint Jude Children’s Hospital Selena Gomez, Sammy Sosa Joplin Tornado, Joplin Mo News, Bath Salts
Actor – George Clooney Falls To His Death In New Zealand
Actor George Clooney died while filming a movie in New Zealand early this morning – May 22, 2011. Preliminary reports from New Zealand Police officials indicate that the actor fell more than 60 feet to his death on the Kauri Cliffs while on-set. Specific details are not yet available. The accident occured at aproximatly 4:30 [...]
Paterson firefighter from Clifton is charged with sexually assaulting girl, 11
BY ERIK SHILLING The Record STAFF WRITER CLIFTON — A Paterson firefighter was arrested Friday on charges that he molested a girl on four occasions when she was 11, authorities said. Curtis Bouier, 39, of Clifton, was charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, said Passaic County Assistant [...]
Start-Up: Eleven of 12 Restaurant
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Last updated: Tuesday May 17, 2011, 9:47 AM The Record Owner: Mattie Artis Idea: A former officer at the Passaic County Juvenile Detention Center, Artis opened her soul-food restaurant partly because the center closed its doors. There’s a big difference between the two jobs. “When I put eggs on the grill, [...]
Hundreds of volunteers make a playground in an empty lot
PATERSON — A crew of volunteers spent six rain-soaked hours Wednesday building a school playground they hope will last a lifetime. DAVID BERGELAND/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Buy this photo Volunteers and residents mixing cement, assembling equipment and laying down safety surface for a playground Wednesday at School 5 in Paterson. The 200 volunteers scrambled to mix cement, [...]
Benjie Wimberly video interview with Brenda Blackmon
Paterson– On Sunday May 15th Assembly Candidate for the 35th Legislative District Benjie Wimberly had a candid conversation with Brenda Blackmon on the TV show my9. Wimberly spoke about his position on Charter Schools, and tenure pay for teachers, as well as his continued support for the teachers union. Wimberly also spoke about his number [...]
Congressman Pascrell, Senator Menendez propose measures to update water mains
CLIFTON — Overlooking the site of one of North Jersey’s worst water main breaks of 2010, New Jersey political leaders announced legislation designed to upgrade water infrastructure and create jobs by encouraging private investment. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. and Sen. Robert Menendez, with two congressional colleagues on Monday explained the bills — which are designed [...]
With mid-terms in sight, Dems have double the cash of the GOP
With just three weeks to go until the June primary, Democratic candidates for the state’s 120 legislative seats have amassed more than double the campaign cash that their GOP opponents have pulled in. Reports from the Election Law Enforcement Commission show Democrats with more than $8.2 million on hand, while Republicans maintain $3.9 million in [...]
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Paterson NJ– Assembly candidate for the 35th Legislative district Shavonda Sumter speaks to Brenda Blackmon from MY9News and speak about her education, Her love for the City of Paterson and the district that soon she will represent. THIS IS A MUST WATCH VIDEO New Jersey Now: May 8, 2011: My9TV.com
