Councilman Luis Velez erupted with anger when Councilman Michael Jackson derided the $10,000 city promotion given to Velez’ ...

Councilman Luis Velez had charged at fellow member Mike Jackson, who questioned a promotion Velez's wife received, saying she ...

PATERSON — For the first time in more than ... Public officials and community leaders attributed the February lull in gun violence to a variety of factors. Start the day smarter.

Paterson Press called Velez on Wednesday morning about the dispute. The first words from Velez when he answered his phone were: “I didn’t say 'gun.'” What did he say? “I said ...