Paterson celebrates start of Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday, Paterson will hold its annual Dominican Parade.
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Sunday, Paterson will hold its annual Dominican Parade.
Paterson, New Jersey, kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration.
There are major signs of a transformation at the old stadium, which is expected to reopen in 2023.
After more than seven decades, professional baseball players will again take the field at historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock says local officials hope it will mean big things for the city.
Paterson has seen 75 killings since Baycora was appointed in February 2020.
The mayor of Paterson has moved to fire his police chief, accusing him of literally sleeping on the job amid a rise in crime, but as CBS2's Christina Fan reports, the chief is not living without a fight.
The mayor says the chief has been absent from his duties while the city sees a spike in gun violence. CBS2's Christina Fan has the story.
Both firetrucks, officials say, were rushing to a two-alarm fire.
Two firetrucks collided as they were responding to a fire in Paterson on Saturday, leaving eight firefighters injured, one seriously. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Her first day on the job was Sept. 1, 1974.
A back-to-school celebration was held Wednesday in Paterson for a teacher who has served for nearly 50 years.
Chopper 2 was overhead, where it appeared two buildings were affected.
At least two buildings appear to be damaged by the blaze.
The Elks Club in Paterson is giving 15-year-old Vitzie Salce a new bicycle.
The Elks Club in Paterson is giving 15-year-old Vitzie Salce a new bicycle.
CBS2's John Elliott reports.
During the pandemic, Cafecito opened in Paterson to share the flavors of Dominican cuisine with the diverse community, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Brittany Boddie-Blackmon opened her shop during the pandemic after parents reached out and said they needed help with their kids' at-home learning, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Orlando Cruz says about 50 or more new businesses have opened in Paterson since the beginning of the pandemic, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
The 15-year-old is on the autism spectrum and spent two summer selling arts and crafts to save up for the bike.
A Paterson teenager is devastated after working to save money for a bike only to have it stolen. Residents tell CBS2's Christina Fan the thief had been casing the neighborhood.
The mayor of Paterson wants to introduce new legislation similar to that recently implemented in New York City.
Illegal dirt bikes and ATVs are fueling frustrations in New Jersey, and as CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports, some lawmakers are trying to crack down on them.
Customers having problems paying are encouraged to contact customer service to discuss their options.
The city of Paterson is getting a big influx of cash from the state of New Jersey to improve infrastructure. It's part of the new state budget recently signed by the governor. As CBS2's Nick Caloway reports, it could be a big win for the people of Paterson.
