Andre Sayegh

All GOP state Senators have backed the proposal that would put towns at risk of losing state aid. Paterson's years-long Palestine Way has seen renewed tension amid the war between Hamas and Israel.

Nearly two weeks after a comment by Paterson's mayor, his enthusiasm for the city's large Muslim community creates buzz.

Community volunteers are frustrated by a proposal to add red tape to helping those in-need in Paterson — under penalty of fines or jail time.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh fired police chief Ibrahim Baycora on Tuesday after a gun violence surge and a lawsuit accusing the mayor of retaliation.

In addition to gunshot detection technology and automatic license plate readers, the state allocates $8.2M for community-based violence intervention programs.

Attorney General Gurbir Grewal last week announced that the State Police would release a list by July 15 of troopers disciplined in 430 cases.

Gov. Phil Murphy chatted up his long-stalled economic plan in a meeting with mayors, council members and county officials at the League of Municipalities.