Passaic County officials have approved a major deal for local construction unions, agreeing to a blanket labor agreement on public works projects of more than $5 million through 2025. The agreement negotiated with local union reps and the Passaic County Building and Construction Trades Council stipulates wages and benefits, apprentice ratios and safety requirements among […]
Even without the benefit of the party line, establishment Passaic County Democrats claimed victory in Tuesday’s Primary Election. In a contested battle in the middle of the ticket, Democratic voters elected Sheriff’s Office Chief Thomas Adamo to represent the party this fall over former County Sheriff Jerry Speziale, according to unofficial results released by county […]
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning Wednesday night for Paterson, Hawthorne and Woodland Park. The warning is in effect until 12:15 a.m. Thursday, according to the NWS New York. “Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected,” the NWS warns. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood […]
You likely take pride in where you live, but can you say you live in one of the best places in the country? Now, one city in Passaic County can. Of more than 2,000 cities rated, Clifton was named one of the top 100 places to live in the United States, according to a recent […]
PASSAIC — The city’s Colonel Johnson Park made the state Department of Environmental Protection’s list for Green Acres funds. The DEP approved the city’s $2.15 million grant request to convert the existing park into a splash park. The funds are part of this year’s $117 million Green Acres funds allotment. “As we celebrate Earth Week, […]
Passaic County voters will see contested primaries at the top of the ballot, but few underneath. An unofficial but likely final list of primary candidates released by the Passaic County clerk this week leads with the contentious battle among sheriff candidates seeking the Democratic nomination, Sheriff’s Office Chief Thomas Adamo and former Sheriff Jerry Speziale. […]
PASSAIC — The city has approved two new affordable housing measures: one to allow for accessory dwelling units and the other to require affordable units in new construction of residential dwellings of five units or more. Through the resolutions proposed by Mayor Hector Lora and approved by the City Council last week, the city joins […]
A Passaic County man faces federal charges for allegedly using an explosive to damage a Chase Bank ATM in Prospect Park, officials said on Friday. Nicolas Torres, 41, of Passaic, appeared in Newark federal court this week before the U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor and was detained, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. […]
Public officials were shocked and saddened by the news that Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik fatally shot himself Tuesday afternoon at a restaurant in Clifton. Many spoke of his unending willingness to help those in need during his 28-year career with the Clifton Police Department and his time as sheriff. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. said […]
Two stalwarts of Passaic County over the past 20 years are expected soon to join the county’s improvement authority. This week, county commissioners are due to appoint former County Administrator Anthony DeNova and current Wanaque Police Chief Keith Spillane to the authority’s board of commissioners effective March 1. DeNova retired from his post in December […]
New York has its 12,000-pound, Waterford crystal-encrusted ball in Times Square; Miami a 35-foot, orange dubbed “Mr. Neon” complete with sunglasses; and Hilton Head, a giant golf ball. A New Year’s Eve piñata at 663 Main Avenue in Passaic before a test run on Thursday, December 29, 2022. For those without the wherewithal to stand […]