Paterson to Honor Congressman Bill Pascrell with Street Renaming
Ninth Avenue between East 28th Street and McLean Blvd will be renamed as “William “Bill” Pascrell Jr. Way ,” in honor of the late Congressman who lived there.Pascrell served in Congress for almost 30 years years until his death in August. Throughout his career, he championed causes such as social justice, public safety, healthcare, and education,...
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St. Michael's Catholic Church in Paterson Closes its Doors
The historic St. Michael's Catholic Church, located on Cianci Street in Paterson, concluded its operations with a final mass on Sunday. Established over a century ago, the church served as the first Italian church in Paterson, playing a central role in the spiritual life of the community. The closure of St. Micheal's was attributed to building viol...
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Paterson Raises Italian Flag On Columbus Day
On Monday, Mayor Andre Sayegh raised the Italian Flag in honor of Paterson’s rich Italian immigrant history. In the early 1900s, thousands of Italian immigrants came to Paterson to work in the city’s silk mills. “We are proud to celebrate Italian Heritage Day on Columbus Day here in the City of Paterson,” Sayegh said. “Today we are celebrating all...
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