Paterson City Council Grapples with Towing Practices and Budget Concerns Amid Community Celebrations

Overview: The Paterson City Council meeting, held on July 17, 2025, focused on several issues, including towing practices, budgetary constraints, and community recognition. The council members deliberated on the fairness of towing charges, addressed budget concerns impacting taxpayer contributions, and celebrated community achievements and upcoming events.

Paterson City Council Honors Palestinian Families Amidst Ongoing Conflict with Symbolic Flag Raising

Overview: The recent Paterson City Council meeting centered on raising the Palestinian flag, a potent symbol of pride and solidarity for the Palestinian community in Paterson.

Paterson City Council Faces Youth Vaping Crisis and Community Frustration

Overview: The recent Paterson City Council meeting was dominated by discussions on the need to address the proliferation of vaping among the city’s youth. Community members, particularly young advocates, called for immediate legislative action to regulate smoke and vape shops. The session also highlighted broader community frustrations regarding leadership responsiveness and public safety.

Paterson City Council Grapples with Budget Transparency and Resident Concerns

Overview: The Paterson City Council’s special meeting on May 30, 2025, was dominated by discussions over the 2025 municipal budget introduction, which highlighted concerns about budget transparency, financial management, and community engagement. A proposed 5.6% tax increase and the administration’s handling of financial matters were at the forefront of the meeting, leading to contentious exchanges among council members and residents.

Asian-American Heritage Month Celebrations and Funding for Local Projects Highlight Passaic County Meeting

Overview: The Passaic County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 27, 2025, was marked by celebrations of Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, recognition of notable community members, and discussions around funding for local park development and historic preservation projects. The meeting also addressed a new microtransit service and adopted a bond ordinance for a vocational school parking garage.