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Drowned Paterson Teen Had Bright Future Ahead, Those Who Knew Him Say Drowned Paterson Teen Had Bright Future Ahead, Those Who Knew Him Say
Drowned Paterson Teen Had Bright Future Ahead, Those Who Knew Him Say Naz'ier Randolph had more to accomplish, those who knew him say. The 15-year-old Paterson boy drowned last weekend while swimming with friends in the area of the Great Notch Reservoir off Old Rifle Camp Road on Garrett Mountain. His body was recovered Sunday morning, leaving his friends and loved ones in a state of disbelief. "Naz’ier Randolph’s death will be felt throughout Eastside High School and his community," Paterson Public Schools Superintendent Eileen Shafer said. "Naz’ier had so much potential, and we all suffer from his loss." More than $7,600 had been raised as of Tuesday, M…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated
Instagram Threat To Paterson High School Investigated Authorities confirmed Wednesday that Paterson police and school security officials were investigating an Instagram threat that they believe was directed at Eastside High School. A photo of a gun was accompanied by the threat: "Dont come to Eastside tomrw." Authorities initially didn't know which particular school the Tuesday post was intended for. Newark also has an East Side High School. Law enforcement sources said it involved Paterson's school, originated in Virginia and was being thoroughly investigated. Severe consequences await whoever was responsible. Newark school officials also w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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TRIBUTE: Paterson's Eastside Principal Glisson Who Died Of COVID-19 Was Father Figure, Mentor TRIBUTE: Paterson's Eastside Principal Glisson Who Died Of COVID-19 Was Father Figure, Mentor
Tribute: Paterson's Eastside Principal Glisson Who Died Of Covid-19 Was Father Figure, Mentor Mentor. Father figure. Life coach. This is how Paterson's Eastside High School principal Gerald Glisson was being remembered after dying of coronavirus Sunday. Glisson, who has been the school principal for the last three years, had been hospitalized in the last week. He died after testing positive for the virus and was in his 40s. Glisson played football at Delaware State University and served as principal of Great falls Academy for one year. He was Paterson's athletic director from 2010 to 2014 and earned his doctorate degree last year. Paterson native and former NY Giant Victor Cruz …

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by Cecilia Levine