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Passaic, city, United StatesPassaic (pəsā`ĭk), city (1990 pop. 58,041), Passaic co., NE N.J., a port on the Passaic River; settled 1678 by Dutch traders as Acquackanonk, named Passaic 1854, inc. as a city 1873. Formerly a great textile center, it now produces rubber goods, factory equipment, chemicals, plastics, aluminum foil, and other goods. The city has been the scene of considerable labor unrest; an Industrial Workers of the World strike occurred in 1912, and an important strike in protest against a wage cut and involving the right of assembly occurred in 1926.Passaic, river, United StatesPassaic, river, c.80 mi (130 km) long, rising near Morristown, NE N.J., and flowing with a winding course NE then S past several industrial towns to Newark Bay. It is navigable by large vessels to the rapids above Passaic. At Paterson is the Great Falls of the Passaic (70 ft/21.3 m high), a national natural landmark. The river's power aided the growth of industry in NE New Jersey that began in the late 18th cent.How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Because of the forecast of snow later in the day, Superintendent Robert Holster called a one-session day for students and staff in the Passaic, N. On November 5, the Creative Living Counseling Center in Allendale, New Jersey, recognized 16 teenagers from Bergen and Passaic counties for their service to others. Palisades Financial recently hosted its annual holiday party at The Assembly in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to benefit Table to Table, a community-based food rescue program that serves Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Passaic counties. |
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