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El alcalde de Passaic y el Team Passaic ven victorias aplastantes en las elecciones municipales

Las elecciones municipales del martes fueron una victoria aplastante para el Equipo Passaic, ya que la boleta encabezada...
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Los apartamentos que llegan a Passaic son parte del plan de la ciudad para un centro habitable y asequible

Los planes para reconstruir el centro de Passaic están floreciendo a lo largo de Main Avenue y sus calles laterales... leer más

Passaic instala buzones de correo para personas sin hogar, y podría cambiarles la vida

Hay una multitud de razones por las que las personas terminan sin hogar. Una vez que estén en la calle... leer más

2024

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Passaic Mayor Hector Lora won’t seek the Democratic nomination to replace the late Bill Pascrell in Congress, saying he wants to make good on his pledge to Passaic city voters to put their interests first.

After power outage, Passaic apartment complex will be demolished. But that's not the end

PASSAIC — The three-day loss of electricity at the city's Speer Village apartment complex during last week's heat wave is a symptom of a much bigger problem.

Passaic envisions extensive bike path system. Here's what it could include

PASSAIC — While the city's Bicycle Master Plan is still in its design stage, officials say they may be near the end of the beginning.

'Something positive': Passaic gets funds to create fourth splash park

PASSAIC — The city's Colonel Johnson Park made the state Department of Environmental Protection's list for Green Acres funds.

Passaic to build a new high school with $328 million in state funds

PASSAIC — Plans for a new city high school that will cost $328 million are moving forward and will be paid for with funds from the New Jersey Schools Development Authority, the district's school board announced.

Passaic OKs accessory dwelling units to add to its affordable housing stock

PASSAIC — The city has approved two new affordable housing measures: one to allow for accessory dwelling units and the other to require affordable units in new construction of residential dwellings of five units or more.

Passaic has a plan to keep rents affordable while helping landlords fix up properties

PASSAIC — Keeping rents affordable is one of the city's goals for 2024, but just how will it do that without resorting to rent control?

Here's how Passaic plans to ease parking shortage

PASSAIC — Finding a parking spot in the city, especially in the Main Business District, can be challenging for residents and visitors.

Three years after it was destroyed by fire, Atlantic Coast Recycling reopens in Passaic

PASSAIC — More than three years after a fire burned it to the ground in January 2021, Atlantic Coast Recycling is officially back in business.

Former North Jersey hospital now an apartment building. Here are the details

PASSAIC — It has taken years, but the conversion of the former St. Mary's Hospital on Pennington Avenue into an apartment building appears to be complete.

Deadly, flood-prone underpass in Passaic gets $5M state grant for fixes

PASSAIC — The city has received a $5 million state grant to resolve severe flooding at the deadly railroad bridge that crosses a swale on Passaic Avenue near its intersections with Van Houten Avenue.

Can Passaic's plan to create more affordable housing units work for other NJ towns?

PASSAIC — To create additional affordable housing, the city has proposed a zoning change that would allow for the creation of new apartments, or what's called accessory dwelling units, in existing one- and two-family homes.

Passaic has a plan to keep rents affordable while helping landlords fix up properties

PASSAIC — Keeping rents affordable is one of the city's goals for 2024, but just how will it do that without resorting to rent control?

Passaic plans to ring in 2024 with annual piñata drop

New York has its 12,000-pound, Waterford crystal-encrusted ball in Times Square; Miami a 35-foot, orange dubbed “Mr. Neon” complete with sunglasses; and Hilton Head, a giant golf ball.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2023/12/27/passaic-nj-pinata-drop-will-kick-off-2024/71960621007/

2023

Passaic mayor hosts meeting with religious leaders in community sukkah at Third Ward Park

Mayor Hector Lora hosts his monthly meeting with religious leaders in the community sukkah during the Jewish celebration, Sukkot, in Third Ward Park in Passaic, NJ Thursday, October 5, 2023.

https://www.northjersey.com/picture-gallery/news/passaic/2023/10/06/passaic-nj-mayor-hector-lora-community-sukkah/71071996007/

Passaic VFW hall is reborn into a game-changing project, say officials

PASSAIC — City officials held a soft opening on Veterans Day of what they are calling a unique and game-changing project that involves the rebirth of the Albert Lawson VFW Hall on Summer Street.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2023/11/16/passaic-vfw-hall-is-reborn-into-a-game-changing-project-say-officials/71522746007/

Passaic's Dignity House for homeless residents recognized by Gov. Murphy

PASSAIC — Mayor Hector Lora's plan to create Dignity House, a resource center for the city's homeless population, initially did not get much support. In fact, because some were outright opposed to it, he said he had to tread carefully when he proposed using $1 million in Community Development funds to convert an old firehouse into the resource center.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2023/09/07/passaic-nj-dignity-house-homeless-phil-murphy/70775627007/

Passaic has plan to deal with vermin brought on by development and reduction in feral cats

PASSAIC — The city's worries about a resurgence of vermin on its East Side can be chalked up to the law of unintended consequences, officials said.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2023/09/12/passaic-has-plan-for-vermin-issue-caused-by-development-cat-reduction/70794527007/

Passaic looking into bike-sharing system to help residents get around, ease parking

PASSAIC — Parking in the city can be challenging, and at times, so can driving. For those reasons and more, local officials are exploring the possibility of bringing in a bike-sharing system for the city and neighboring areas.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2023/10/25/passaic-explores-bike-sharing-system-to-help-ease-parking-shortage/71300087007/

Lora-Backed Slate Wins Easily In Passaic

Passaic Council President Gary Schaer – who is also a prominent member of the New Jersey State Assembly – has easily won re-election to another term on the Passaic City Council, as have his three running mates: Councilwoman Thania Melo, Councilman Chaim Munk, and former Councilwoman Maritza Colon-Montañez.

Passaic gets $4 million from feds to help build downtown parking garage

PASSAIC — The city moved closer to building its proposed $14 million parking garage on Wednesday with a $4 million check from the federal government.

PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins with NJ Urban Mayors Association, Fighting to Support Jersey’s Cities & Municipalities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined with the New Jersey Urban Mayors Association and discussed how to address issues facing Jersey cities and municipalities, including boosting public safety and combating crime, investing in first responders, education, and clean drinking water, ensuring students have access to school breakfast and lunch, lowering taxes, and making life more affordable.

https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-joins-with-nj-urban-mayors-association-fighting-to-support-jerseys-cities-municipalities

Passaic facility, a 'game-changer' for veterans, will soon get extra volunteers

Passaic County Habitat for Humanity is getting some extra volunteers soon to help finish the multifamily project for veterans on the site of the former Albert Lawson VFW Hall at Summer Street in Passaic.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2023/02/02/habitat-for-humanity-veterans-project-in-passaic-needs-volunteers/69859210007/

Passaic Mayor Lora: ‘I Want to See Real Support for Hispanics’

Mayor Hector Lora of Passaic, the city with the most Latino population in New Jersey, says, “I want to see a Party that wants to have Latinos running for positions.”

https://www.insidernj.com/passaic-mayor-lora-i-want-see-real-support-hispanics/

2022

From Passaic’s piñata to drag queens and Snooki, we drop everything on New Year’s Eve

America, it's time to drop everything and lower your standards. We've developed a habit in the U.S. of...

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Passaic wants to fill former industrial sites with produce farms — the vertical kind

Vertical farming may be the next big thing as the nascent industry continues to gain traction in the Garden State with the latest roots being planted in Passaic.

El apagon: creating awareness about Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

The Latin American Student Association (LASO), Mexican American Student Association (MASA) and the Alpha Zeta chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta joined forces to...

Most renters from last month's four-alarm fire had no insurance. Passaic wants to fix that

PASSAIC — Last month's four-alarm downtown fire left 60 people without a home, and most have no insurance coverage to replace their possessions...

Wilderness Inquiry gives canoeing novices a chance to explore Passaic River

Sunday was Markquis Giles' first outing in a canoe. Giles works for the Passaic's Department of Public Works and after seeing a flyer...

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Antonio García Cardozo, de 9 años, de Passaic, recibe su deseo de convertirse en bombero de Passaic en una juramentación honoraria en Passaic Fire...

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Para los padres de 450 afortunados estudiantes de música de Passaic, la respuesta a "¿qué pasó hoy en la escuela?" probablemente corrió a lo largo de las líneas de "Me enteré de que Wyclef Jean...

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En Passaic, Nueva Jersey, los estudiantes regresan dentro de dos semanas a partir del martes y miles de ellos caminarán por los pasillos de una nueva escuela...

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/new-240-million-school-for-underserved-communities-in-passaic-n-j-officially-opens/

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CIUDAD DE PASSAIC - El gobernador Phil Murphy visitó hoy el campus de Dayton Avenue de las Escuelas Públicas de Passaic para destacar las inversiones en educación en su ...

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562022/20220823a.shtml

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PASSAIC — Después de que se abriera una subestación de policía en Myrtle Avenue cerca de Monroe Street en diciembre de 2018, la ciudad experimentó una disminución pequeña pero constante en la delincuencia, y en particular en la delincuencia relacionada con pandillas, en esa área.

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PASSAIC — Un año después de que Nidhi Rana, de 18 años, y Ayush Rana, de 21, arrasaran con las inundaciones provocadas por los restos del huracán Ida, la ciudad está avanzando a pasos agigantados para solucionar el problema y evitar futuras tragedias.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/passaic/passaic-city/2022/09/01/passaic-nj-approves-water-rescue-solution-hurricane-ida-flooding/65468513007/

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PASSAIC – Poco después de firmar el nuevo presupuesto estatal de $50.6 mil millones el jueves por la tarde, el gobernador Phil Murphy llamó al alcalde de Passaic, Héctor Lora, para informarle que la ciudad recibiría $16 millones para financiar dos proyectos clave para...

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PASSAIC — Nirav Mehta esperaba abrir su novena franquicia de Taco Bell en Main Avenue la próxima semana, pero cuando un competidor se le adelantó, tomó una dirección diferente.

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PASSAIC — Cuando su comunidad fue duramente golpeada por la pandemia y el daño económico que dejó atrás, tres fuertes mujeres líderes se unieron para encontrar una solución.

Passaic convertirá canchas de tenis dañadas por inundaciones para acomodar pickleball

Pickleball está cobrando impulso en el condado de Passaic, y la ciudad de Passaic pronto se convertirá en el octavo de los 16 municipios del condado en proporcionar canchas para este deporte de rápido crecimiento.

Las vías verdes están tomando forma a lo largo del río Passaic, prometiendo acres de zonas verdes

PASSAIC — Durante los últimos años, la ciudad ha estado tratando de armar una cinta verde a lo largo de la orilla del río Passaic.

Cuatro apartamentos que se están construyendo sobre un Passaic VFW podrían ser una plantilla para publicaciones en todas partes

Habitat for Humanity comenzó la construcción el martes no solo para su último proyecto en Passaic, un complejo de cuatro familias en lo alto del Albert Lawson VFW Hall reinventado y reconstruido, sino también para lo que podría ser el prototipo para rehabilitar VFW y American Puestos de legión por todo el país.

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En el centro de Passaic, está en marcha un 'renacimiento'. He aquí por qué los desarrolladores están tomando nota

Pregúntele a Alex Pérez si la nueva zonificación de Passaic para el centro de la ciudad está funcionando, y él le dirá que tiene tres proyectos en proceso a lo largo de Main Avenue...

Incendio químico masivo de Passaic NJ finalmente 'contenido': Alcalde

Un incendio químico masivo en Passaic, Nueva Jersey, que rugió durante la noche e inicialmente obligó a evacuar a algunos residentes cercanos finalmente fue controlado después de casi 12 horas, dijeron las autoridades...

For all the Right Reasons: Mayor Hector Carlos Lora