The Alternative Press

Dear Paterson Residents:

The aftermath of Tropical Storm Sandy has left many hurdles for us to climb. I know that there are at least hundreds of people without power at this moment. 

I know that many families are now in an emergency shelter awaiting news on the extent of the damages caused by this historical storm. 

Despite that, we as Patersonians must be resilient and steadfast in our faith. We, as a community have been to this place before. 

We might be in this very same spot in the future. We can't let this storm break our spirit. We have to do all we can to push through this.

Our children depend on us to show them how to strive through adversity and it is in times like these when who we truly are is revealed. 

All The Best,

Corey L. Teague