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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 [...]
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 [...]
Councilman Wimberly: Response To Herald News Article ( June 16, 2011 )
TEAM HOPE: I want to first thank you for your support since I decided to run for City Council in December 2009. Many of you have been lifelong friends and family members. Over the years we have shared in each other’s joys and sorrows. Recently many of you have been there for me [...]
Bangladesh/American Democratic Rally
Paterson– On a sunny Saturday afternoon the fast growing Bangladesh/ American community from the city of Paterson Hosted a Democratic Rally that attracted over one thousand people. The event that was hosted by the Totowa Super Market, and organized by Mohammed Akhtaruzzaman, as well as many other leaders from their community was a huge boost [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
