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City of Passaic, New Jersey
Map of Passaic in Passaic County. Inset: Location of Passaic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Map of Passaic in Passaic County. Inset: Location of Passaic County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Passaic, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Passaic, New Jersey
Coordinates: 40°51′27″N 74°07′44″W / 40.8575, -74.12889
Country United States
State New Jersey
County Passaic
Settled 1679
Incorporated April 2, 1873
Government
 - Type Faulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 - Mayor Gary Schaer (acting)
Area
 - Total 3. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The US state of New Jersey has 21 counties New Jersey was governed by two separate groups of proprietors as two distinct provinces East Jersey Passaic County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to cities, counties, Towns Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a '''Mayor-Council''' government A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Gary Schaer (born September 11 1951) is an American Democratic Party Politician Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 2 sq mi (8. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²)
 - Land 3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 sq mi (8. 1 km²)
 - Water 0. 1 sq mi (0. 3 km²)  3. 12%
Elevation [1] 102 ft (31 m)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 67,974
 - Density 21,804. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7/sq mi (8,424. 8/km²)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07055 and 07057
Area code(s) 973
FIPS code 34-56550[3]
GNIS feature ID 0879156[4]
Website: http://www.cityofpassaic.com/

Passaic is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 973 is a North American Numbering Plan Area code for Northern New Jersey that covers portions of Bergen, Essex, Hudson Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A City in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government Passaic County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the As of the United States 2000 Census, the city had a total population of 67,861. Located north of Newark on the Passaic River, it was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders, as Acquackanonk Township. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. The Passaic River is a Tributary of Newark Bay, approximately 80 mi (129 km long in northern New Jersey in the United States. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Acquackanonk Township was incorporated in 1693 It was located in the northern part of Essex County, New Jersey. The city and river draw their name from the Lenape word "pahsayèk" meaning "valley". The shannon (later named Delaware Indians by Europeans were in the 17th century organized bands of Native American peoples with shared cultural and linguistic [5]

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History

The city originated from a Dutch settlement on the Passaic River established in 1679 which was called Acquackanonk. Industrial growth began in the 19th century, as Passaic became a textile and metalworking center. A textile is a flexible material comprised of a network of natural or artificial Fibres often referred to as thread or Yarn. Passaic was formed within Acquackanonk Township on March 10, 1869, and was incorporated as an independent village on March 21, 1871. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1869 ( MDCCCLXIX) is a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year A Village in the context of New Jersey local government refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 1871 ( MDCCCLXXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Passaic was chartered as a city on April 2, 1873. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common [6]

A famous strike in 1926 against reductions in wages involved the right of free assembly. Freedom of assembly, sometimes used interchangeably with the Freedom of association, is the Individual right to come together with other individuals and collectively

Passaic has been called "The Birthplace of Television". [7] In 1931, experimental television station W2XCD began transmitting from DeForest Radio Corp. Lee De Forest, ( August 26, 1873 – June 30, 1961) was an American Inventor with over 300 patents to his credit in Passaic. It has been called the first television station to transmit to the home, and was the first such station to broadcast a feature film. Allen B. DuMont, formerly DeForest's chief engineer, opened pioneering TV manufacturer DuMont Laboratories in Passaic in 1937. Allen Balcom DuMont (also spelled Du Mont) ( January 29, 1901 – November 14, 1965) was an American scientist DuMont later started the DuMont Television Network, the world's first commercial television network, in 1946. The DuMont Television Network was the world's first commercial Television network, beginning operation in the United States in 1946

Geography

Passaic is located at 40°51′27″n, 74°7′44″w (40. 857384, -74. 128997)[8].

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 2 square miles (8. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²), of which, 3. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 1 square miles (8. 1 km²) of it is land and 0. 1 square miles (0. 3 km²) of it (3. 12%) is water. Passaic is bordered on the north, west and south by the City of Clifton, and to the east by the Passaic River. Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. The Passaic River is a Tributary of Newark Bay, approximately 80 mi (129 km long in northern New Jersey in the United States.

Passaic is located 10 miles from New York City, and 12 miles from Newark Airport. The City of New York Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the

The City

Passaic has several business districts: Main Avenue begins in Passaic Park and follows the curve of the river to downtown. Broadway runs east - west through the center of the city, ending at Main Avenue in downtown. Monroe Street has many shops, restaurants and businesses reflecting the city's Latino and Eastern European populations.

The city is home to several architecturally notable churches, including St. John's Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian of Passaic, and St. Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the teachings of the sixteenth-century German reformer Martin Luther Presbyterianism is a family of Christian denominations within the Reformed branch of Protestant Western Christianity John's Episcopal Church. The Episcopal Church is the official name of the Province of the Anglican Communion in the United States.

Southwest Passaic (known as Passaic Park) is a residential and institutional center of Orthodox Judaism, with 25-30 minyanim on Shabbos, and 1,300 families, as well as being home to numerous yeshivas, schools and other institutions. Orthodox Judaism is the formulation of Judaism that adheres to a relatively strict interpretation and application of the laws and ethics first canonized A minyan (מנין lit to count number; pl minyanim) in Judaism refers to the Quorum required for certain religious Shabbat or Shabbos ( Hebrew: שַׁבָּת, shabbāt, shabbes, "rest/inactivity" is the Weekly Sabbath Yeshiva or yeshivah (jəʃi'və ( Hebrew: ישיבה "sitting (n There are also kosher food and shopping establishments. [9]

Passaic Park takes its name from Third Ward Park. This area is also noted for its large mansions and homes of various architectural styles, especially Victorian and Tudor. The term Victorian architecture can refer to one of a number of Architectural styles predominantly employed during the Victorian era. Several condominium and cooperative apartment complexes are also located here including: Carlton Tower (the city's tallest structure), The Towers, and Barry Gardens. A condominium, or condo, is a form of Housing tenure and other Real property where a specified part of a piece of real estate (usually of an apartment

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1880 6,532
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1890 13,028 99. 4%
1900 27,777 113. 2%
1910 54,773 97. 2%
1920 63,841 16. 6%
1930 62,959 -1. 4%
1940 61,394 -2. 5%
1950 57,702 -6. 0%
1960 53,963 -6. 5%
1970 55,124 2. 2%
1980 52,463 -4. 8%
1990 58,041 10. 6%
2000 67,861 16. 9%
Est. 2006 67,974 [2] 0. 2%
Population 1930 - 1990. [10][11]
Russian Orthodox Church on Lexington Avenue
Russian Orthodox Church on Lexington Avenue

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 67,861 people, 19,458 households, and 14,457 families residing in the city of Passaic, New Jersey. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 21,804. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 7 people per square mile (8,424. 8/km²). There were 20,194 housing units at an average density of 6,488. 6/sq mi (2,507. 1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 35. 43% White, 13. 83% African American, 0. 78% Native American, 5. 51% Asian, 0. 04% Pacific Islander, 39. 36% from other races, and 5. 04% from two or more races. The cultural groupings for Hispanic or Latino of any race were 62. 46% of the population. Passaic is also known for its Ukrainian enclave. Ukrainians (Українці Ukrayintsi,) are an East Slavic Ethnic group primarily living in Ukraine, or more broadly— Citizens . 60. 2% spoke Spanish, 29. 3% English, 2. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States 5% Gujarati and 2. Gujarati (ગુજરાતી Gujǎrātī ? 5% Polish as their first language. Polish ( język polski, polszczyzna) is the Official language of Poland.

There were 19,458 households out of which 42. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43. 7% were married couples living together, 21. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25. 7% were non-families. 8. 2% of Passaic households were same-sex partner households. 20. 3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3. 46 and the average family size was 3. 93. In the city the population was spread out with 30. 8% under the age of 18, 12. 5% from 18 to 24, 31. 6% from 25 to 44, 16. 9% from 45 to 64, and 8. 1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 99. 5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97. 4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,594, and the median income for a family was $34,935. Males had a median income of $24,568 versus $21,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,874. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 18. 4% of families and 21. 2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 6% of those under age 18 and 16. 0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

The City of Passaic is governed under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act. The Faulkner Act, or Optional Municipal Charter Law, provides for New Jersey municipalities to adopt a '''Mayor-Council''' government The Optional Municipal Charter Law or Faulkner Act (NJSA § 4069A-1 et seq Under this form of government, the Mayor is elected directly by the voters for a four-year term. Seven Council Members serve four year terms on a staggered basis. [12]

The interim Mayor of Passaic is Gary Schaer, who, as City Council President automatically moved into this position upon the resignation by previous mayor Samuel Rivera, on Friday, 9 May 2008, after pleading guilty to federal charges. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Gary Schaer (born September 11 1951) is an American Democratic Party Politician Samuel Rivera (born 1946 in Cayey Puerto Rico) was the Democratic mayor of the U He was originally arrested by the FBI on September 6, 2007 in a Federal corruption probe that also included the arrests of Assemblymen Mims Hackett and Alfred E. Steele. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Mims Hackett (born September 28, 1941) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who served in the Alfred E Steele (born January 22, 1954) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who served in [13] The indictment alleges that Rivera accepted a $5,000 bribe to steer fake insurance business with the City of Passaic and with the Passaic Valley Water Commission, bragging that "I can get four votes easy, easy, easy," to a witness about his ability to obtain approval from the Passaic City Council. [14]

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Rivera was a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition,[16] a bi-partisan group with a stated goal of "making the public safer by getting illegal guns off the streets," and Acting Mayor Schaer is likely to continue the membership. The Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition is a coalition of Mayors from 225 different United States cities, with a stated goal of "making the public safer In a Two-party system (such as in the United States) bipartisan refers to any bill, act, resolution, or any other action of a The Coalition is co-chaired by Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Thomas Michael Menino (born December 27, 1942) is the mayor of Boston Massachusetts, United States and the city's first The City of New York Michael Rubens Bloomberg (born February 14, 1942) is an American businessman and the Mayor of New York City.

Members of the City Council are Gary Schaer (Council President), Maritza Colón-Montañez, Gerardo Fernandez, Jose Garcia, Chaim M. Munk and Daniel J. Schwartz. [17] The seat previously held by Marcellus Jackson is currently empty. Jackson and former councilman Jonathan Soto were arrested also arrested on September 6, 2007 as part of the same sweep as Mayor Rivera. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [13] Before his resignation, Mayor Rivera attempted to hand-pick a replacement for Jackson, relying on is tie-breaker vote in a split council. The three council members who disagreed with Rivera's selection were able to postpone this selection by not attending the vote for the replacement, depriving Rivera of the minimum quota to produce the deadlock vote.

In addition to his roles as Council President and interim Mayor, Schaer also holds a seat in the New Jersey State Assembly. This dual-position is allowed under a grandfather clause in the state law that prevents dual-office-holding.

Federal, state and county representation

Passaic is in the Eighth Congressional District is part of New Jersey's 36th Legislative District. [18]

New Jersey's Eighth Congressional District, covering the southern portion of Passaic County and northern sections of Essex County, is represented by Bill Pascrell Jr. (D, Paterson). New Jersey 's Eighth Congressional District is currently represented by Democrat Bill Pascrell. Passaic County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. Essex County is a County located in the northeastern part of the U William J "Bill" Pascrell Jr (born January 25, 1937) is an American Democratic Politician who represents ( map The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. New Jersey is represented in the Senate by Frank Lautenberg (D, Cliffside Park) and Bob Menendez (D, Hoboken). The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Frank Raleigh Lautenberg (born January 23 1924 is an American businessman and Democratic Party Politician. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Cliffside Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Robert "Bob" Menendez (born January 1, 1954) is the junior Democratic Senator from New Jersey. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.

For the 2008-2009 Legislative Session, the 36th District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Paul Sarlo (D, Wood-Ridge) and in the Assembly by Frederick Scalera (D, Nutley) and Gary Schaer (D, Passaic). The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Legislature is the US state of New Jersey 's legislative branch seated in the New Jersey State House at the state's capital Trenton The New Jersey Senate is the Upper house of the New Jersey Legislature. Paul A Sarlo (born August 31, 1968) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served in the New Jersey The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Wood-Ridge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The New Jersey General Assembly is the Lower house of the New Jersey Legislature. Frederick Scalera (born May 27 1958) is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served in The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. This article is about the township of Nutley in New Jersey For the village in East Sussex see Nutley East Sussex. Gary Schaer (born September 11 1951) is an American Democratic Party Politician The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. [19] The Governor of New Jersey is Jon Corzine (D, Hoboken). The Governor of New Jersey is the Chief executive of the US state of New Jersey. Jon Stevens Corzine (born January 1 1947 is the Governor of New Jersey and a former United States Senator The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Hoboken is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. [20]

Passaic County is governed by a seven-member Board of Chosen Freeholders, who are elected to staggered three-year terms on an at-large basis, with two or three seats coming up for election each year. Passaic County is a County located in the US state of New Jersey. In New Jersey, the Boards of Chosen Freeholders are the county legislatures of the 21 counties of the state. [21] As of 2008, Passaic County's Freeholders are Freeholder Director Sonia Rosado (2009, Ringwood), Freeholder Deputy Director Tahesha L. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Sonia Rosado has served on the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2001 Ringwood is a Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. Way (2009, Wayne), Terry Duffy (2010, West Milford), Elease Evans (2008, Paterson), James Gallagher (2009, Paterson) Bruce James (2008, Clifton) and Pat Lepore (2010, West Paterson). Wayne is a Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, located less than 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. Terry Duffy has served on the Passaic County New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2004 West Milford is a township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. Elease Evans ( June 6, 1943) is an American Democratic Party politician who serves in the New Jersey General Assembly, James Gallagher is an American Democratic Party Politician, who has served on the Passaic County New Jersey Board of Chosen Freeholders Bruce James was elected to the Passaic County ( New Jersey) Board of Chosen Freeholders in November 2005 Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. Pat Lepore is an American Democratic Party politician who has served on the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders since 2004 West Paterson is a borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. [22]

Education

The Passaic City School District is a type I school district, and is an independent legal entity administered by a nine-member Board of Education elected by the voters of the school district. Passaic City School District is a compehensive community public School district located in Passaic, New Jersey, United States, serving students A board of education or a school Board or school committee is the title of the Board of directors of a school local School district The school district is not a part of any regional or consolidated school district, and neither receives nor sends students, except for a limited number of special education students. The school system comprises 2 early childhood centers, 12 elementary schools (grades K-6), 1 middle school (grades 7-8), and Passaic High School for grades 9-12. Passaic High School is a four-year community Public high school, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades from Passaic, in Passaic County, The district is one of 31 Abbott Districts statewide. Abbott Districts are School districts covered by a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that found that the education provided to urban school children was inadequate and [23]

The Collegiate School is a private coeducational day school located in Passaic, serving students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. See also Collegiate School for other schools with the same name Mixed-sex education, (or just Mixed education) also known as Coeducation, is the integrated education to males and females at the same school facilities A day school is - as opposed to a Boarding school - an Institution where Children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children

Passaic County Community College plans to open a new campus in the city of Passaic in Spring 2008. Passaic County Community College is an accredited, Co-educational two-year public, Community college located in Passaic County, Construction commenced on the new site in Spring 2007 at 2 Paulison Avenue. The new campus will allow PCCC to reach the 15% of its students who come from the city of Passaic. The college's nursing program will be relocated and expanded at the new campus to provide a qualified program to help fill the longstanding nursing shortage.

The Yeshiva Gedolah of Passaic, an advanced yeshiva is an institute of Jewish learning for post-high school age men. Yeshiva or yeshivah (jəʃi'və ( Hebrew: ישיבה "sitting (n PLEASE TAKE NOTE************ Passaic also has a number of other orthodox educational institutions for primary and secondary education as well as other advanced seminaries and kollels for advanced and married students. A kollel (כולל "a gathering/collection scholars" (plural kollelim is an institute for advanced studies of the Talmud and of Rabbinic literature for

Transportation

Passaic is well served by state roadways including Route 3 and Route 21. Route 3 is a State highway in northern New Jersey, extending 10 Route 21 is a highway in northern New Jersey that stretches 14 The Garden State Parkway and Interstate 80 are nearby. The Garden State Parkway ( GSP) is a 1724-mile (277-km limited-access toll Parkway that stretches the length of New Jersey from the New York History I-80 was first planned in 1936 as a replacement for the cross-state U

Local bus transportation is provided by New Jersey Transit, with service to Paterson, Rutherford, Newark, Clifton, Garfield, and Wallington among other locations. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States and the County seat of Essex County. Clifton is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. Garfield is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. Wallington is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States.

New Jersey Transit bus 190 provides local service and interstate service to Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (usually shortened to New Jersey Transit, NJ Transit or NJT) is a statewide Public transportation system serving See also New Jersey Transit Bus Operations New Jersey Transit operates the following interstate bus routes in northern New Jersey almost all running to the The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan in New York City. The City of New York

The Passaic New Jersey Transit rail station is located in the Passaic Park section, providing service on the Main Line southbound to Hoboken Terminal, and to Secaucus Junction for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak connections to Pennsylvania Station in Midtown Manhattan, Newark Airport and points north and south. Passaic Station is a New Jersey Transit rail station servicing its Main Line trains The Main Line (or Erie Main Line) is a Rail line owned and operated by New Jersey Transit in the United States that runs from Suffern New Hoboken Terminal is a major transportation hub located in Hoboken, New Jersey on the Hudson River waterfront operated by New Jersey Transit. The Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Junction Station (known as Secaucus Transfer during planning stages is a major rail hub in Secaucus New Jersey. Pennsylvania Station (commonly known as “Penn Station”) is the major intercity rail station and a major Commuter rail hub in New York City See also Manhattan Midtown Manhattan, or simply Midtown, is an area of Manhattan, New York City home to world-famous commercial Newark Liberty International Airport, first named Newark Airport and later Newark International Airport, is an international Airport within the Northbound service is provided to Paterson, Ridgewood and New York stations in Suffern and Port Jervis. Paterson is a New Jersey Transit Main Line rail station located in Paterson New Jersey. Ridgewood Station is a major New Jersey Transit rail station hub New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Suffern Station is a Train station in Suffern New York, United States, controlled by New Jersey Transit and also used by the Metro-North The Port Jervis Metro-North station serves the residents of that city and surrounding communities

Commuter jitney buses operate along Main Avenue providing service to Paterson, Union City, the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal in New York City, and points between. For sites of same name see Union City. Union City is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States The George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal or George Washington Bridge Bus Station is a Commuter Bus terminal located at the east end of the George The City of New York This service does not operate on an official schedule.

Communications

Passaic uses telephone area code 973. Area code 973 is a North American Numbering Plan Area code for Northern New Jersey that covers portions of Bergen, Essex, Hudson

Notable residents

Notable current and former residents of Passaic include:

Popular culture references

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  10. ^ Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  25. ^ "CLASS OF 1970 PROFILE ON ALUMNI - The Honorable Terrence Boyle" Reunion Times, American University Washington College of Law, Summer 2005. For other universities known as American University see American University (disambiguation. The American University Washington College of Law (WCL is a private ABA -certified American Law school. Accessed May 13, 2007. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Terrence Boyle was born and raised in Passaic, New Jersey. "
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  27. ^ " Florida attorney general winds up in spotlight", Court TV, November 14, 2000. truTV is an American Cable Television network owned by Time Warner through its subsidiary Turner Broadcasting. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Accessed May 13, 2007. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "A native of Passaic, N. J. , Butterworth was particularly invincible in his 1998 re-election effort after playing a key role with former Gov. Lawton Chiles in helping Florida secure a $13 billion settlement with tobacco companies. "
  28. ^ Singer, Jeremy. "Military Transformation Pioneer Arthur Cebrowski Dies at 63", Space News, November 21, 2005. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed May 13, 2007. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Cebrowski, a native of Passaic, N. J. , graduated from Villanova University in Pennsylvania in 1964, and entered the Navy that same year. "
  29. ^ "Sports exec also had stake in Nets, MSG", ESPN.com, August 11, 2004. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc Events 2492 BC - Traditional date of the defeat of Bel by Hayk, progenitor and founder of the Armenian nation "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Accessed May 13, 2007. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Cohen was born in Passaic, N. J. , on December 19, 1930. "
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  31. ^ Dow Henry Drukker profile, United States Congress. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Accessed July 16, 2007. Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  32. ^ "Garment Workers Lobbyist Dubrow Dies", San Francisco Chronicle, June 21, 2006. The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
  33. ^ Robbins, Ira. "At long last, Fagen puts the 'Cat' out; Steely Dan founder releases first solo album in 13 years", Newsday, March 1, 2006. Newsday is a daily Tabloid -size Pulitzer Prize winning Newspaper that primarily serves Long Island and the New York City Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed September 8, 2007. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ""Working in the off portions of Steely Dan's four decades of on-and-off-again existence, the Grammy-winning singer-keyboardist from Passaic, N. J. , has come up with three albums in 24 years. . . "
  34. ^ Assembly Member Reed Gusciora, Project Vote Smart. Project Vote Smart ( PVS) is a Non-profit, Non-partisan research organization that collects and distributes information on candidates for public office in Accessed November 22, 2007. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  35. ^ Kozinn, Allan. "Robert Helps, 73, Concert Pianist And a Wide-Ranging Composer", The New York Times, December 2, 2001. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Accessed November 22, 2007. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  36. ^ "Heyward lived hard and died young", Taipei Times, May 30, 2006. The Taipei Times is one of the three major English -language Newspapers in the Republic of China ( Taiwan) the other two being the Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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  40. ^ "Ray Malavasi Is Dead; Former Coach of Rams", The New York Times, December 16, 1987. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Accessed November 22, 2007. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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  42. ^ William G. "Bill" Mokray enshrined as a contributor in 1965, Basketball Hall of Fame. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in downtown Springfield Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at Basketball Accessed July 13, 2007. Events 1174 - William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-1174, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Mokray's romance started while a student at Passaic High School during the era of the 'Passaic High School Wonder Teams. '"
  43. ^ Scheuer, Philip K. "Anne Frank's Role Settled: Millie Perkins, 18, Winner; Brynner's Schedule Busiest", Los Angeles Times, January 29, 1958. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed June 2, 2008. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "Diary has its Anne Frank. She is Millie Perkins, magazine cover-girl who was born in Passaic, N. J. , 18 years ago and educated in Fairlawn, N. J.
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  45. ^ Cowen, Richard. "CLASS OF '95 EXITS HALLS OF ACADEMIA", The Record (Bergen County), May 19, 1995. The Record (colloquially called The Bergen Record or The Record of Hackensack) has the second largest circulation of New Jersey 's daily Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Accessed May 13, 2007. Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "Polci, 42, a Passaic native and former drummer with Frankie Valli. . . "
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  52. ^ "Darryl Stingley, 55, dies", The Record (Bergen County), April 6, 2007. The Record (colloquially called The Bergen Record or The Record of Hackensack) has the second largest circulation of New Jersey 's daily Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Accessed May 12, 2007. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "He was only 26 when he clashed head-on with Passaic's Jack Tatum of the Raiders during an exhibition at the Oakland Coliseum as they leaped for a pass. "
  53. ^ DREXLER, CALHOUN AND WOODARD HIGHLIGHT 16 FINALISTS FOR NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, Basketball Hall of Fame press release dated February 15, 2004. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in downtown Springfield Massachusetts, honors players who have shown exceptional skill at Basketball Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " "DICK VITALE, a native of Passaic, NJ. , has been synonymous with college basketball for more than 20 years as the lead color announcer for ESPN. "
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  55. ^ Narvaez, Alfonso A. "Oscar Winners Return For Passaic Festivities", The New York Times, May 1, 1976. Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed June 2, 2008. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common "Porky Zaentz and Beansie Lieberman came home today, and Mayor Gerald Goldman, members of the City Council and 200 others gathered on the steps of City Hall to honor the two local boys who had made good. "

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