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Paterson, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Paterson! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When Pink Warriors bring breast cancer screening help to Paterson City Hall
  • How a $1 land deal could reshape a Paterson neighborhood
  • Why Paterson saw a 73% drop in summer shootings

Also on today's calendar: Community Health Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 51.
  • Friday: A chance of afternoon rain, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pink Warriors Deploy to Paterson With Life-Saving Breast Health Message (thecliftontimes.com) — Paterson residents can meet the Pink Warriors at City Hall on October 1, when breast cancer survivors and health partners launch a local push for regular mammograms and early detection. With Mayor Andre Sayegh backing the #EverythingElseCanWait campaign, the event will connect Paterson women—especially in underserved neighborhoods—to screening information, insurance coverage details, and nearby breast health resources.
   

2. Paterson Acquires Brick Plaza Property for $1, Plans New Public Playground (tapinto.net) — Paterson has officially acquired the long-idle Brick Plaza property near Route 19 for $1 and plans to turn it into a new public playground and gathering space by KIPP Paterson schools. City, state, and community partners are coordinating design, safety conditions, and environmental reviews so neighborhood children and families can eventually enjoy a safer, dedicated recreational area.
   

3. Paterson police report sharp drop in shootings, other crimes this summer (news12.com) — Violent crime in Paterson dropped sharply this summer, with shootings down 73% and homicides falling from four to one between June and August compared with last year. City leaders credit data-driven police deployment, technology, and social programs targeting addiction, re-entry, and poverty, while stressing they still aim to further reduce violence and keep residents safer across Paterson’s neighborhoods.
   

4. Paterson Celebrates Guatemalan Independence with Flag Raising, Cultural Performances (tapinto.net) — Paterson’s Guatemalan community and city officials braved the rain outside City Hall to raise the Guatemalan flag and showcase traditional clothing, dance, and music in the heart of town. The celebration, part of Hispanic Heritage Month, honored community leaders, awarded student scholarships, and highlighted efforts to preserve Guatemalan culture for younger Paterson residents.
   

5. 54 Henderson St, Paterson, NJ 07501 (redfin.com) — A property at 54 Henderson St in Paterson sits within the city’s R-2 Low Medium Density Residential District, which is reserved for single- and two-family homes plus compatible neighborhood uses like schools and places of worship. The rules strictly prohibit higher-density housing or commercial and industrial conversions, encouraging infill that matches existing building height, scale, and character.
   

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Ok Paterson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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