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🌱 Paterson Kennedy explodes for six goals in dominant home shutout

Paterson, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Paterson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Paterson Kennedy explodes for six goals in dominant home shutout
  • Police detail charges after deadly October 21 Paterson shooting
  • How a Paterson mom’s legacy turned Cobb Park into fall fun

Also on today's calendar: Jubilee Park "Everything" Flea & Collectible Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official New Jersey election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 58 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Seniors score twice each as Paterson Kennedy boys soccer blanks Garfield (nj.com subscription) — Paterson Kennedy’s boys soccer team thrilled local fans with a 6-0 shutout of Garfield at Pennington Park in Paterson, powered by two-goal performances from seniors Christopher Veliz and Devondo Rodney. With four goals before halftime and a steady showing from goalkeeper Mateo Beltran, the Knights improved to 6-7-2 and showcased some of their strongest attacking play of the season.
   

2. Paterson Man Charged in October 21 Shooting that Left one Dead (TAPinto Paterson) — An arrest has been made after a fatal October 21 shooting near Butler Street and Sparrow Street in Paterson, where 27-year-old Joshua Fernandez was killed. A 28-year-old Paterson man faces murder and weapons charges, and authorities are asking Paterson residents to share any additional information through the Passaic County Prosecutor’s tip line or the Paterson Police Detective Bureau.
   

3. Paterson Harvest Celebration Carries on Late Community Organizer's Tradition at Cobb Park (TAPinto Paterson) — Families in Paterson’s First Ward gathered at Cobb Park on October 24 for the Harvest Zone 4 Kids celebration, a fall tradition started by the late community organizer Lynda “Sarge” Smith. Children from across Paterson decorated pumpkins, enjoyed creative activities, and used the renovated park as a safe, festive space, thanks to organizer Rahsona Elder and local partners.
   

4. Paterson reopens historic Westside Park after $14 million renovation (news12.com) — Westside Park in Paterson has reopened after a $14 million renovation, giving residents upgraded fields, courts, playgrounds, and tree-lined walking paths. Shaped by community input and city partnerships, the 26.6-acre park is part of a broader effort to revitalize Paterson’s public spaces and expand safe, accessible outdoor recreation for families in nearby neighborhoods.
   

5. New Jersey Real Estate Investor and Online Influencer Admits to Committing Multi-Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme, Laundering Drug Proceeds, and Bribing a New Jersey Politician (crweworld.com) — A New Jersey real estate investor admitted bribing a Paterson official to advance his “Old School 5” development before the city’s zoning board, while also pleading guilty to investment fraud and money laundering. Paterson residents should note that the case involves alleged corruption affecting local development decisions, with sentencing scheduled for March 2027 and federal authorities emphasizing the impact on communities and public trust.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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