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21/07/2025

Paterson movie theater set to reopen with new name
Box Office Cinemas will feature a mix of current releases and Bollywood movies.

Paterson residents soon won’t have to leave their city to catch a new movie.

The old Fabian 8 Cinema inside the Center City Mall is reopening later this year. It closed back in March 2024.

Different owners are set to give it a new name.

Box Office Cinemas will feature a mix of current releases and Bollywood movies.

"When the movie theater closed, it was a very sad day for our city,” says Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh. “Not just because it has nostalgic value, but also there are a lot of families who are struggling financially in Paterson and can't afford to go out of town to an AMC theater. So that's why we felt so hard to bring it back — and we won and it's a victory for affordability, a victory for accessibility and a victory for employment opportunities.”

The new theater is expected to open in the fall with showings of “Wicked: For Good.”

Box Office Cinemas will feature a mix of current releases and Bollywood movies.

21/07/2025

Paterson Church Building Gains Historic Landmark Status After Council Vote

By Gabriella Dragone

PATERSON, NJ - A building that once housed the city’s Greek Orthodox community and now serves as a center of worship for a predominantly Black congregation has been designated as a municipal historic landmark by the City Council.

The Bible Way Church of Christ, located at 16–22 Southard St., was approved for landmark designation Tuesday following a recommendation from the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission. The site, historically known as St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, was recognized for its architectural significance and contributions to the city’s religious and cultural history.

The origins of the St. Athanasios parish date back to Oct. 31, 1921, when a small group of Greek immigrants gathered above a Market Street restaurant in Paterson to preserve the religious and cultural heritage of their homeland. As their numbers grew, the community purchased land in 1923 and laid the cornerstone of the Southard Street church in 1928. Over the decades, clergy and parishioners worked tirelessly to expand the church, sacrificing much to fulfill their mission with devotion and resolve.

By 1979, the parish had outgrown the Southard Street property and relocated to Paramus, where it built a new educational complex and social center near the Saddle River. The parish continued to thrive, ultimately completing a new Byzantine-style church in 1992. Today, St. Athanasios is home to nearly 400 families and operates a wide range of ministries that preserve Orthodox traditions and serve the wider community.

The church’s designation follows months of review by the Historic Preservation Commission, which held public hearings in April and May. Pastor Pamela Pettiford, who submitted the application along with Kimberly Lawson and Jimmy Richardson, testified in support of the measure and provided a letter of endorsement from the property owner.

The designation adds the church to the official register of municipal historic sites under the city’s zoning and land use ordinance. It also ensures that any future renovations will follow preservation guidelines designed to maintain the building’s character.

“When I honored Reverend Pamela Pettiford during Black History Month, I said at that podium that I better work hard to designate the church as a historic site,” Fifth Ward Councilman Luis Velez said. "I know Reverend Pettiford is watching from heaven. I know Mom is happy that this is getting designated as a historic church. Congratulations, and God bless the church.”

Commission staff noted that the building embodies “a local vernacular architectural style” and possesses “a high degree of historic and aesthetic value,” citing its well-preserved stonework and symbolic significance within Paterson’s shifting cultural landscape.

While the designation does not impose financial obligations on the property owner, it opens the door to preservation grants and technical support.

The ordinance now awaits referral to the Paterson Planning Board for consistency review, as required by state law, before it can be codified. If the board does not respond within 35 days, the council may proceed with final adoption.

PATERSON, NJ - A building that once housed the city’s Greek Orthodox community and now serves as a center of worship for a predominantly Black congregation has been designated as a municipal...

21/07/2025

Hudson Catholic, , hires former star guard Kavon Stewart to be next boys basketball coach

By Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

The memories came rushing back, to Kavon Stewart when he recently visited his high school alma mater, Hudson Catholic.

More than a decade after being a key part of Hudson Catholic’s rise into a state power, Stewart is asked to keep that incredible run of success going.

Now 31, Stewart, a 2013 graduate of Hudson Catholic, was hired to be the head boys basketball coach at his alma mater on Thursday.

Stewart, most recently an assistant at Morristown-Beard, replaces his former high school coach Nick Mariniello, who stepped down earlier this month to become the athletic director at Christian Brothers Academy.

“I feel (Hudson Catholic) really shaped me into the man I am today and I felt like I owe this program for so much,” said Stewart, a Paterson native. “When this opportunity presented itself, I’m like, there’s no way I could turn this down.

“To just see it come full circle and just to continue that tradition, was a no-brainer for me.”

“It’s almost a fairytale story,” Hudson Catholic president Terry Matthews said. “I think having someone who knows the mission of the school as a Catholic institution is an added bonus. He has walked where these young men that he’s going to coach are walking. He has used his athletic talent to higher education and opportunity. He’s a great role model.”

Playing in the shadow of the legendary St. Anthony High School as well as rising state power St. Peter’s Prep, Hudson Catholic’s boys basketball program was largely an afterthought within Jersey City before Mariniello’s arrival in 2009.

Hudson Catholic’s return to prominence was accelerated a year later when Stewart and Reggie Cameron transferred in after their previous school, Paterson Catholic, closed.

The arrival of Cameron and Stewart, along with holdovers Rakwan Kelly and Travis Flagg, brought Hudson Catholic from 12 wins to 21. In 2012, as juniors, the quartet helped lead the Hawks to their first Hudson County title in 37 years.

As seniors, Stewart, Cameron and Hudson Catholic repeated as county champs, starting a historic run of seven consecutive Hudson County titles.

“Graduating from Hudson Catholic is an honor itself,” Stewart said. “I know what it’s like to walk in those hallways. I know what it’s like to be in a Catholic school. I’m the blueprint as a kid coming from Paterson and being welcomed by the Jersey City community.”

After graduating from Hudson Catholic, Stewart played four years at Robert Morris University for coach Andy Toole. A Dean’s List student who graduated with a degree in Communications, Stewart was the starting point guard on the Colonials’ 2015 Northeast Conference Tournament championship team.

After college, Stewart returned home to Paterson as an assistant coach at Eastside for Marquis Webb. Under Webb, Paterson Eastside enjoyed a return to glory that culminated with the Ghosts going 29-2 and winning the Group 4 state title in 2023.

Webb, the NJ.com Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, moved on to Morristown-Beard that summer with Stewart following as an assistant. This past season, Morristown-Beard went 21-5, a 15-win improvement from the year prior.

According to those who know him best, Stewart’s impact goes beyond basketball.

“Kavon doesn’t just care about basketball kids. He comes from a place where everyone doesn’t get the opportunities he did,” Cameron, now the Two-Way Player Development Coach for the Charlotte Hornets said in a press release issued by Hudson Catholic. “He cares about who his players are and who they will eventually be. It goes well beyond basketball. He is the right man to lead our program.”

This past season, the Hawks went 20-6 and reached the Hudson County Tournament final for the fourth year in a row. Hudson Catholic, which finished No. 11 in the final NJ.com Top 20, is projected to be led by guards Rashad Robinson Jr., Elijah Williams, Elijah Colon and Noreaga James as well as forward Yu Iyu.

In 16 seasons at Hudson Catholic, Mariniello went 331-93 with his teams winning eight county titles and in 2017, won its first North Jersey, Non-Public B championship since 1976.

Now it’s Stewart’s turn to maintain a standard that dates back to when he arrived at McGinley Square as a teenager.

“I wouldn’t say it’s pressure, I would say it’s a responsibility,” Stewart said. “Most importantly, it’s an honor and a responsibility to be in a position that I’m in. I’m going to wear this on my sleeve and I understand that it’s a privilege to coach at Hudson Catholic.

“Not too many guys get a chance to do this and I’m going to do this to the best of my ability.”

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2025/07/hudson-catholic-hires-former-star-guard-to-be-next-boys-basketball-coach.html

Stewart led the Hawks to two Hudson County titles before playing at Robert Morris.

20/07/2025

New York Cosmos Return in 2026: A New Chapter with Brazilian Roots

One of the most iconic clubs in American soccer history, the New York Cosmos, is officially back.

The team, famously home to Pelé between 1975 and 1977, will join USL League One starting in the 2026 season. Their new home ground will be Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey—but the vision goes beyond the pitch.

New York Cosmos: A Community-First Rebuild
Unlike past iterations that aimed to revive NASL glitz with global stars and celebrity crowds, the new Cosmos are built on grassroots values: youth development, school partnerships, and reestablishing ties with the region's immigrant communities—especially Latin American ones.

The revival is led by Erik Stover, former CEO of the club in the 2010s, now part of the new ownership group. His focus? Honor the Cosmos legacy while creating a sustainable, modern identity in tune with today’s U.S. soccer ecosystem.

A Rival to MLS
USL is pushing hard to compete with MLS, announcing promotion and relegation, in addition to reviving several franchises that went belly up in the past. The Cosmos were a sure shot, and even received praised from President Donald Trump during an interview with DAZN during the Club World Cup finals. Familiar with the area, Trump remembered the heydays of Pelé and the Cosmos, who came to reshape how Americans saw soccer in the country.

For Brazilian Fans, an Everlasting Bond with Pelé
The name “Cosmos” holds special meaning in Brazil, thanks to Pelé. The King of Football chose the club as his final stop, playing a pivotal role in growing the sport’s appeal in the U.S.

One of the most iconic clubs in American soccer history, the New York Cosmos, is officially back.The team, famously home to Pelé between 1975 and 1977, will join USL League One starting in the 2026 s...

20/07/2025

Competing Peruvian parades July 27 will end in Paterson, Clifton

By: Matt Fagan and Joe Malinconico

Unable to resolve their differences, competing Peruvian cultural groups will hold separate but consecutive parades through Passaic and Clifton on July 27.

The rival organizations also will run separate festivals that day — one in Clifton and the other in Paterson.

But only one of the parades will make it into Paterson. That’s because officials in Passaic and Clifton approved parade permits for both organizations, while Paterson only gave permission to one group.

The folks left out in Paterson — Peruvian Parade Inc. — had filed a lawsuit asserting that Paterson officials have acted unfairly when they gave the other organization, New Jersey Peruvian Parade, a permit.

But a Superior Court judge on July 17 rejected Peruvian Parade’s legal claims.

As a result, both groups will start their parades in Passaic at Gregory and Main avenues. The NJ Peruvians event will begin at 10 a.m., while the Peruvian Parade Inc. procession will begin at 11 a.m.

Both parades will continue along Main into Clifton. The first parade will then proceed into Paterson, ending in the city’s downtown area, where organizers will then hold a festival.

The second parade will stop in Clifton, where that organization will hold its own Peruvian festival at Main Memorial Park, near Route 46.

The feud between the two groups has been going on for years, seemingly because of personality clashes among the leaders of the organizations rather than any cultural distinctions.

At stake is more than pride. Vendors and various businesses and associations pay fees to participate in the parades and festivals.

Unable to resolve their differences, competing Peruvian cultural groups will hold separate but consecutive parades through Passaic and Clifton

20/07/2025

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The Center City Mall in Paterson

18/07/2025

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18/07/2025

Professional boxer Shadasia Green honored in Paterson after making New Jersey history

Kemberly Richardson has more on the boxer from Paterson, New Jersey.

PATERESON, New Jersey -- Professional boxer Shadasia Green is the pride of Paterson in the ring and a force to be reckoned with.

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh honored the 36-year-old on Thursday as Athlete of the Year.

"You put Paterson on your shoulders, you carried this city of 106,000+in the ring and you represent," Sayegh said.

Green, also known as "The Sweet Terminator," is still basking in the glow following the biggest night of her boxing career after winning by split decision over Savannah Marshall on July 11 at Madison Square Garden.

Now the new Unified Super Middleweight Champion, Green says she was built under pressure heading into the fight against Marshall and was the 6-to-1 underdog.

"I wasn't supposed to beat Savannah Marshall, her accolades succeeded mine, apparently, but I got in there and showed them what Paterson built," Green said.

Before stepping into the ring, Green played basketball at Old Dominion University.

Known for her relentless work ethic, she is the first woman from Paterson and New Jersey to win a world boxing title.

Her record is impressive with 16 wins -- 11 by knockout and only one loss. Still, she says there is work to be done.

"I want to be recognized as one of the best female fighters there is," Green said.

To get to this point, Green credits her innermost circle, support from her coach and team, wife and family.

She called her mom a constant source.

"We had a serious conversation at the time, financially, I couldn't afford to do what I wanted to do but she stood up, my mother, and said, listen you're going to do this, you have to do this 100% and she moved me and now look," Green said.

Shadasia Green is making her hometown proud after becoming the first woman from New Jersey to win a world boxing title.

18/07/2025

Calling all certified educators! Paterson Public Schools’ Human Resources Department is hosting its In-Person Certified Teacher Job Fair Summer Series.

🗓️ July 24 & August 12, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 First Floor Cafe, 90 Delaware Ave, Paterson, NJ
✅ On-site interviews & offers
✅ Competitive salary & generous benefits
✅ Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Click the link to register. Don’t miss your chance to join our dedicated team!
https://bit.ly/TeacherJobFairJuly2025

17/07/2025

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16/07/2025

William Kline was a great mentor and Brother of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Lambda Upsilon Chapter #4 Spr. 52. Brother Kline was a the 1st Black American Alderman of the 4th Ward of Paterson and a longtime educator with the Paterson Public Schools.

The Funeral Service will be Friday, July 25, 2025 at Our Lady of Victories Church, Broadway & Memorial Drive, Paterson, NJ

*OMEGA SERVICE 8AM *Funeral Service 9AM