19-year-old arrives at ER with gunshot wounds after Paterson shooting

Teen shows up at hospital with gunshot wounds as Paterson police investigate early morning shooting PATERSON, NJ – A 19-year-old Hackensack man’s arrival at Hackensack University Medical Center with gunshot wounds has…

Judge dismisses Paterson worker’s defamation claim against city

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has dismissed a defamation claim brought by a City of Paterson employee against the municipality, ruling that the city cannot be held liable for intentional torts…

Paterson cops host ‘Thriller’-themed Halloween bash for families

PATERSON, NJ – Something spooky — and safe — is heading straight to Broadway this Halloween night. Families are invited to join the Paterson Police Department’s Community Affairs Division for a free…

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

Judge trims Paterson police lawsuit, allows some claims to move forward

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has narrowed but not dismissed a lawsuit accusing Paterson police officers of violating a man’s rights during a 2022 street stop, allowing parts of the case…

Judge grants summary judgment to Paterson, officers in death of man restrained in ambulance

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has largely cleared the City of Paterson and several of its police officers of liability in the 2019 death of Jameek Lowery, ruling that most claims…

Paterson man charged in fentanyl death following Bergen County overdose investigation

PATERSON, NJ – A 40-year-old Paterson man has been charged with strict liability for drug-induced death after a fatal fentanyl overdose earlier this year, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Monday. Gaston…

Paterson is a city in chaos, but it now has solar powered smart garbage bins complete with Mayor’s inscription

Smart trash cans – Paterson’s latest off-topic solution to a problem that is low on people’s minds Paterson, NJ — While residents in Paterson continue to face ongoing fears of future water…

Paterson remains a city without water as crisis enters 4th day

PATERSON, NJ – Large sections of Paterson have gone without running water since Friday as crews work to repair a major break in the city’s water system involving a custom-fabricated 30-inch pipe.…

Massive water main break disrupts Paterson, boil water advisory issued

PATERSON, NJ – Water gushed into the streets Friday morning after a large water main break struck the city, forcing officials to shut down supply lines and urge residents to boil water…

Paterson councilman running for mayor charged with pulling false fire alarm after Dominican Day Parade

Paterson, NJ – A sitting Paterson councilman and current mayoral candidate has been arrested and charged with triggering a false fire alarm inside city hall nearly a year ago, an act that…

Paterson police release photos of suspect in strong arm robberies

Authorities in Paterson are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect believed to be connected to a series of strong-arm robberies across the city. Investigators released photos of the individual and…

Four Paterson gang members indicted in van ambush shooting tied to turf war

NEWARK, N.J. — Four alleged members of the violent Paterson street gang “4K” have been indicted in connection with a 2022 shooting targeting rival gang members, Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced…

Paterson man gets 48 years for brutal double murder in Hackensack

HACKENSACK — A Paterson man was sentenced Tuesday to 48 years in state prison for the 2021 stabbing deaths of two people in a gruesome double murder that stunned a quiet Hackensack…

Paterson cop risks life to save woman from Great Falls plunge

PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson police officer risked his life in the middle of the night to rescue a woman drifting toward the 77-foot drop at the Great Falls. The incident happened…

Paterson police address quality of life complaints with increased weekend enforcement

PATERSON, N.J. — Paterson Police responded to a range of quality of life complaints last weekend, including loud music, disorderly conduct, and illegal parking, as part of an ongoing enforcement initiative aimed…

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Paterson Police promote 16 officers and welcome 5 new graduates

PATERSON, N.J. — The Paterson Police Department held a Promotion and Graduation Ceremony Monday, advancing sixteen officers into new leadership positions and officially swearing in five new members of the force. The…

Paterson issues extreme heat warning as temperatures hit 100 degrees, cooling center opens

PATERSON, NJ — The Paterson Police Department has issued an extreme heat warning as temperatures in the area are expected to reach 100 degrees, urging residents to take precautions to stay safe…

Paterson teens charged in Lodi carjacking after months-long investigation

LODI, N.J. — Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old Paterson man and a 17-year-old juvenile from Passaic County in connection with a March carjacking incident in Lodi, officials announced Wednesday. According to Bergen…

Kayaker exposes New Jersey’s polluted Passaic River enroute to Paterson’s Great Falls

HAWTHORNE, NJ — Visitors marvel at the Paterson Great Falls, but many visitors don’t realize the level of filth and pollution along the stretch of the Passaic River just beyond the falls.…

Paterson road crews begin milling and concrete work in 1st and 4th Wards

PATERSON, NJ — Street improvement efforts are underway in Paterson as city crews began milling and concrete work in the 1st and 4th Wards this week, according to Mayor Andre Sayegh. The…

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