NJ attorney general defends embattled Paterson mayor
With the city's police department now under state control, some have called for Mayor Andre Sayegh to step down.
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Paterson mayor says he's not stepping down amid calls for resignation
Paterson's mayor says he will not step down after calls for his resignation. It comes as New Jersey's attorney general's office takes over control of the local police department. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to Mayor Andre Sayegh.
Some Paterson residents call for mayor to step down
A motion of no confidence was shot down Tuesday. It needed 100% approval from the council to go up for discussion.
New Jersey AG talks Paterson police takeover
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin joins us to discuss the state's takeover of the Paterson Police Department and what comes next for the community.
Calls for Paterson mayor to step down after state takeover
The New Jersey attorney general's office is taking over the city's police department following a high-profile death and years of misconduct allegations. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Paterson community rallies at City Council meeting
One day after the New Jersey attorney general announced that his office will be taking immediate control of the Paterson Police Department, the community rallied in front of City Hall during a City Council meeting. CBS2's Alecia Reid has their demands.
Some residents say state takeover of Paterson PD was overdue
The N.J. attorney general made the announcement Monday, following a recent high-profile police shooting death.
Paterson promotes city's first Hispanic assistant fire chief
The head of the fire department praised Deputy Chief Alejandro Alicea for his years of hard work.
Paterson promotes first Hispanic assistant fire chief
Deputy Chief Alejandro Alicea became Paterson's first Hispanic assistant fire chief Tuesday.
Paterson mayor speaks out after state takes over police department
Paterson on Tuesday will hold its first City Council meeting since the state took over the city's police department. Violence prevention groups are planning on showing up to make sure their voices are heard. This as Paterson's mayor speaks out and explains what this all means. CBS2's Christine Sloan has the story.
What's next for Paterson Police after state takeover?
The department is now under state control following a high-profile police shooting earlier this month and years of police misconduct allegations. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
N.J. taking over control of Paterson Police Department
The drastic move comes after a high-profile police shooting earlier this month and years of police misconduct allegations. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
N.J. attorney general seizes control of Paterson Police Department
The stunning announcement came in the wake of a recent high-profile shooting in the city. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
N.J. attorney general announces takeover of Paterson Police Department
Released body-camera footage shows police shooting Seabrooks, as he was having a mental health crisis.
New Jersey attorney general takes control of Paterson Police Department
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin made the announcement in the wake of the shooting of Najee Seabrooks, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
3-alarm fire destroys Pickle King factory in Paterson
A massive fire in Paterson destroyed a pickle factory Saturday.
Fire destroys Paterson pickle factory
Firefighters spent hours trying to contain the flames.
Paterson hosts Ramadan Hilal lighting ceremony
Paterson is home to the largest Muslim population in New Jersey.
Paterson leaders host first-ever Ramadan Hilal lighting ceremony
Wednesday marks the start of Ramadan, and for the first time, the Paterson mayor and City Council hosted the city's Ramadan Hilal lighting.
Funeral held for Najee Seabrooks in Paterson, New Jersey
A community activist killed by police in Paterson, New Jersey, was laid to rest Saturday.
Funeral held for Najee Seabrooks in Paterson, New Jersey
People in Paterson said a final farewell Saturday to community activist Najee Seabrooks.
Funeral held for Paterson community activist Najee Seabrooks
The 31-year-old was shot to death by police earlier this month following an hours-long standoff.
Funeral today for Paterson activist Najee Seabrooks
Seabrooks was shot to death by police earlier this month.
Calls for federal intervention after Paterson Police shooting
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is demanding the United States Justice Department investigate.
Social justice institute reacts to bodycam video of Paterson shooting
There was reaction Friday after the release of body camera footage of the deadly police shooting of Paterson community activist Najee Seabrooks. We warn you, the footage is disturbing. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
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Crowds gather to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
It was also a historic day in Connecticut, where the trans Pride flag flew over the state capitol.
Trans Pride flag raised over Connecticut state capitol
The raising of the flag was in recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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