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NJCDC in the News

After a decade, Paterson's Westside Park now restored to its old glory

October 22, 2026

After a decade, Paterson's Westside Park now restored to its old glory

After nearly a decade of planning, Paterson's Westside Park has reopened following a major revitalization. NJCDC helped lay the groundwork for the transformation by developing an early master plan informed by community input, helping ensure that residents' voices shaped the park's future.

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CBS News: New youth center under construction in Paterson, N.J.

October 16, 2026

CBS News: New youth center under construction in Paterson, N.J.

A brand new youth center is officially under construction in New Jersey. The large facility being built in Paterson is meant to be an investment in the city's children. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.

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These Paterson high school grads got a kick-start paying for college

August 12, 2026

These Paterson high school grads got a kick-start paying for college

New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) Hosts 12th Annual College Sendoff

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DEP Launches Sixth Annual Summer Youth Inclusion Initiative to Inspire Future Environmental Leaders

July 7, 2026

DEP Launches Sixth Annual Summer Youth Inclusion Initiative to Inspire Future Environmental Leaders

NJCDC's Compete for Life program is helping launch the next generation of environmental leaders through the NJDEP's Youth Inclusion Initiative.

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Paterson's Financial Empowerment Center Helps Get Residents Back on Track

July 4, 2026

Paterson's Financial Empowerment Center Helps Get Residents Back on Track

See how NJCDC and the City of Paterson are helping residents take control of their finances through the Financial Empowerment Center.

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NJCDC Unveils Poster Series Highlighting Paterson's Role in Shaping the Nation

June 12, 2026

NJCDC Unveils Poster Series Highlighting Paterson's Role in Shaping the Nation

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, NJCDC commissioned this four-poster series to highlight moments when Paterson’s influence extended far beyond its city limits and helped shape the American story.

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Wellpoint Invests to Advance Housing, Economic Opportunity & Community Health

June 3, 2026

Wellpoint Invests to Advance Housing, Economic Opportunity & Community Health

NJCDC is receiving a $350,000 grant from Wellpoint NJ to support initiatives in Paterson’s Great Falls neighborhood.

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These North Jersey Towns Set to Get Thousands to Improve Parks

May 29, 2026

These North Jersey Towns Set to Get Thousands to Improve Parks

NJCDC will receive a $50,000 grant through Passaic County’s Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund Program for an envelope rehabilitation project at 16 Spruce St.

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