PATERSON — In a deal that will allow him to avoid jail time, former Mayor Joey Torres pleaded guilty Thursday morning to violating a court order from his 2017 conspiracy conviction. Under a plea ...

PATERSON — Convicted former Mayor Jose "Joey" Torres has failed to convince a judge to dismiss an indictment pending against him, setting up a possible trial on a criminal charge that comes ...

Despite the ban, Torres announced his 2022 mayoral candidacy in a public speech, solicited nomination signatures, and attempted to submit petitions to the Paterson City Clerk’s Office, challenging ...

Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh praised the ruling. In a statement, he said: "This decision is a victory for local governance and the city of Paterson. As a twice duly elected Mayor of Paterson ...

A former Paterson mayor admitted Thursday that he launched a new bid to run the city in 2022, despite being barred from doing so seven years ago, authorities said. Jose “Joey” Torres ...

Jose 'Joey' Torres, a former Paterson mayor, pleaded guilty to violating a 2017 court order that barred him from holding public office. Despite serving prison time for corruption, Torres announced his ...

The mayor also said he hoped the state would provide Paterson with enough financial support so that the city can increase the size of its police department by at least another 100 officers.

PATERSON — In a deal that will allow him to avoid jail time, former Mayor Joey Torres pleaded guilty Thursday morning to violating a court order from his 2017 conspiracy conviction. Under a plea ...