City of Paterson Urban Enterprise Zone

09/02/2026

Be part of the FIRST-EVER Gather & Grow: Paterson UEZ Fall Market! 🍂🛍️

Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson UEZ invite the community to celebrate and support the amazing businesses that call Paterson home!

📣 PATERSON BUSINESSES: Vendor registration is open exclusively to businesses located in Paterson!

Spaces are limited! Registration closes Monday, September 14th.

📅 Saturday, October 3rd | 12–4 PM
📍 Main Street between Ward St. & Broadway

🔗 Scan the QR code to register and be part of our first-ever Gather & Grow!

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¡Sea parte del PRIMER Gather & Grow: Mercado de Otoño de Paterson UEZ! 🍂🛍️

¡El alcalde Andre Sayegh y Paterson UEZ invitan a la comunidad a celebrar y apoyar a los increíbles negocios de Paterson!

📣 NEGOCIOS DE PATERSON: ¡Las inscripciones para vendedores están abiertas exclusivamente para negocios ubicados en Paterson!

¡Los espacios son limitados! Las inscripciones cierran el lunes 14 de septiembre.

📅 Sábado, 3 de octubre | 12–4 PM
📍 Main Street entre Ward St. y Broadway

🔗 ¡Escanee el código QR para registrarse y formar parte de nuestro primer Gather & Grow!

09/01/2026

🎥✨ Paterson UEZ City Spotlight — Episode 4!

Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson UEZ are back with another episode of Paterson UEZ City Spotlight, celebrating the businesses, owners and stories that have helped shape Paterson’s business community!

🚘 For Episode 4, we’re visiting Mario’s Classic Auto Body, a proud Paterson business that has been serving the community for more than 32 years!

Owner Mario Tommolillo has built a lasting business right here in Paterson and has been a proud Paterson UEZ member since the 1990s. As a longtime advocate for the UEZ program, Mario shares how being a member has benefited his business throughout the years and why he continues to encourage other eligible Paterson businesses to take advantage of the resources and opportunities the program provides.

💙 More than three decades in business is a milestone worth celebrating, and Mario’s Classic Auto Body is a great example of the longevity, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit that make Paterson’s business community so special.

🎬 Watch Episode 4 of Paterson UEZ City Spotlight to hear Mario’s story and learn firsthand how the UEZ program can make a difference for local businesses!

Stay tuned as we continue shining a spotlight on the people and businesses that keep Paterson moving forward. ✨

08/26/2026

🎥✨ Paterson UEZ City Spotlight — Episode 3!

Mayor Andre Sayegh and the Paterson UEZ are back with another episode of Paterson UEZ City Spotlight, highlighting the businesses and family-owned establishments that make a lasting impact in our city!

🍽️ For Episode 3, Mayor Andre Sayegh and UEZ Director Kenneth Rosado visited Shawni’s Homestyle Restaurant, located at 432 E. 31st Street, to learn more about their story and the authentic Jamaican cuisine they’ve been proudly serving to the Paterson community.

🇯🇲 For 31 years, Shawni’s Homestyle Restaurant has been a family establishment serving up traditional Jamaican dishes and bringing the flavors and warmth of Jamaica to Paterson. They’re known for their daily soup specials, oxtails, jerk chicken, and so much more!

❤️ Family, tradition and great food are at the heart of Shawni’s, and we’re proud to spotlight a longtime local business that continues to serve and connect with our community.

🎬 Watch Episode 3 of Paterson UEZ City Spotlight and stay tuned as we continue showcasing the people, stories and businesses behind Paterson’s thriving business community!

08/21/2026

The Paterson UEZ has been busy bringing you our City Spotlight series, and we’re so excited to share the next few episodes! 🎥✨

Think you know which local business we’re visiting next? 👀 Drop your guess in the comments! ⬇️

08/06/2026

Paterson is in the spotlight! 🌟

We’re proud to see our great City featured on News 12’s Road Trip: Close to Home, showcasing the beauty, history, and vibrant spirit that make Paterson so special.

From the breathtaking Great Falls National Historical Park to our rich history, diverse culture, incredible local businesses, and resilient community, Paterson is a destination worth exploring.

The Paterson UEZ is honored to play a role in supporting the businesses that help make our City thrive every day. If you haven’t experienced all that Paterson has to offer, now is the perfect time to visit, shop local, dine local, and discover why we’re so proud to call Paterson home. 💙

Mayor Andre Sayegh says the falls, which once powered Paterson's factories, are now helping drive tourism and economic development.

07/29/2026