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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With the city's police department now under state control, some have called for Mayor Andre Sayegh to step down.
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.
We also heard from the New Jersey attorney general this morning after his office announced it will be taking over the city's "troubled" police department. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A motion of no confidence was shot down Tuesday. It needed 100% approval from the council to go up for discussion.
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.
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.
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.
The N.J. attorney general made the announcement Monday, following a recent high-profile police shooting death.
The head of the fire department praised Deputy Chief Alejandro Alicea for his years of hard work.
Deputy Chief Alejandro Alicea became Paterson's first Hispanic assistant fire chief Tuesday.
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.
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.
The drastic move comes after a high-profile police shooting earlier this month and years of police misconduct allegations. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Released body-camera footage shows police shooting Seabrooks, as he was having a mental health crisis.
The stunning announcement came in the wake of a recent high-profile shooting in the city. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin made the announcement in the wake of the shooting of Najee Seabrooks, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Firefighters spent hours trying to contain the flames.
A massive fire in Paterson destroyed a pickle factory Saturday.
Paterson is home to the largest Muslim population in New Jersey.
Wednesday marks the start of Ramadan, and for the first time, the Paterson mayor and City Council hosted the city's Ramadan Hilal lighting.
The 31-year-old was shot to death by police earlier this month following an hours-long standoff.
A community activist killed by police in Paterson, New Jersey, was laid to rest Saturday.
People in Paterson said a final farewell Saturday to community activist Najee Seabrooks.
Seabrooks was shot to death by police earlier this month.
The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice is demanding the United States Justice Department investigate.
Two American flags are being carried from Boston to New York City to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks 25 years ago.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
Thousands of students with special needs and their families are questioning how they're going to get to school at the beginning of the year.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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