Paterson

Laboratory
May 27, 2026

Paterson cheese company pleads guilty in listeria case

Paterson-based Abuelito Cheese pleaded guilty in a listeria outbreak tied to contaminated queso fresco products, authorities say.

Reopened in May 2023, Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson has welcomed spectators since 1932.
May 18, 2026

St. Joseph’s Health partners with New York Cosmos

The pairing will include medical and athletic training, along with in-stadium signage and a sleeve appearance on all the team's home and away kits during the 2026 season.

MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
May 12, 2026

Flag Cities World Cup fan fest adds events, sponsors, acts

Flag Cities is adding new events, sponsors and entertainment as the massive sports event approaches.

Micro Center's location at 263 McLean Blvd. in Paterson.
Apr 30, 2026

Micro Center completes Paterson store remodel (photos)

Micro Center debuts its renovated Paterson store with a PC build area, Ubiquiti hub and tech upgrades ahead of May 2 grand reopening.

Candles with lilies
Mar 25, 2026

Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose dies (updated)

Passaic County Community College President Steven Rose, who led PCCC for nearly three decades and expanded the college across Passaic County, has died.

On March 6, 2026, William Paterson University announced a new strategic partnership with Hinchliffe Sports Partners, operators of historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson.
Mar 24, 2026

NJ Jackals unveil community-focused 2026 season

Playing in Paterson under new owner Baye Adofo-Wilson, the team is leaning into local engagement and youth programs, with $10 tickets, community events and more due.

On March 6, 2026, William Paterson University announced a new strategic partnership with Hinchliffe Sports Partners, operators of historic Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson.
Mar 6, 2026

William Paterson partners with Jackals, Cosmos at Hinchliffe

William Paterson University partners with the Jackals and Cosmos at Hinchliffe Stadium, providing player housing, training, and student internships.

Hinchliffe Stadium is home to the New Jersey Jackals, an independent minor league baseball team owned by Paterson native Al Dorso.
Nov 11, 2025

Paterson native Adofo-Wilson buys NJ Jackals

The co-developer of the restoration project at Hinchliffe Stadium, Baye Adofo-Wilson aims to strengthen community ties and enhance fan experiences at the baseball team's home venue.

Commercial bakery
May 22, 2025

Paterson commercial bakery settles OSHA safety case for $180K

Officials with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration initially cited the business in June 2023 after an employee came into contact with an automatic blade and suffered two partial finger amputations.

Gensler's Morristown office recently hosted a design charrette with Paterson business and community leaders to discuss bringing the 5-acre Art Factory in Paterson and its circa 19th century buildings into the future. - PROVIDED BY GENSLER
May 5, 2025

Paterson Art Factory set for revitalization under new owner

The site is looking toward a major revitalization, with Gensler's Morristown office recently hosting a design charrette with Procida Funding & Advisors as well as city business and community leaders to discuss bringing the 5-acre property and its circa 19th century buildings into the future.

A nearly $8 million project is underway to build a Riverwalk in the park along the Passaic River.
Sep 11, 2024

New legislation would honor late Pascrell in Paterson (updated)

Lawmakers want to rename landmarks at Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park for the local legend, whose work helped establish the site as a national park.

From left: Laura Muth, Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell and Chuck Muth attend the April 11 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Charles J. Muth Museum at Hinchliffe Stadium.
Apr 12, 2024

Museum opens at Paterson’s Hinchliffe Stadium

The facility will chronicle the history and legacy of the field, the Negro League and the Silk City. Those efforts include the curation and presentation of a wide range of exhibits and programs for diverse audiences.