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Nearly 20 people rescued as floodwaters overwhelm Paterson after heavy rain

Officials warn the Passaic River is still rising, with flooded roads and dangerous conditions expected to continue through the day. PATERSON, NJ — Nearly 20 people were rescued after rapidly rising floodwaters…

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Fair Lawn Launches New Noise Complaint Line to Track Boom Box Disturbances from Paterson

Fair Lawn, NJ – Residents of Fair Lawn now have a new way to report persistent noise they say is carrying across the Passaic River from neighboring Paterson. Mayor Cristina Cutrone announced…

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Juvenile Charged in Prospect Park Shooting That Wounded Paterson Man

Paterson, NJ – A 16-year-old juvenile has been charged in connection with a shooting that left a Paterson man wounded in Prospect Park, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Prospect Park…

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Paterson Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Fatal Hunterdon County Overdose Case

Clinton Township, NJ – A Paterson woman has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey state prison for supplying the drugs that led to the fatal overdose of a 22-year-old Hunterdon…

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Paterson Mayor Condemns Residents’ Use of Fire Hydrants as Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees

Paterson, NJ – Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh is criticizing residents who illegally opened fire hydrants during Friday’s extreme heat, saying the practice created unnecessary public safety concerns and disrupted water service to…

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Two Paterson Men Charged in Armed Robbery of Pedestrians in Garfield

Investigators say two masked men armed with handguns robbed two pedestrians outside a Garfield business before fleeing in a waiting vehicle, leading to arrests following a months-long investigation. Two Paterson men are…

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Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah

Paterson officials continue expanding cultural ties with Ramallah, reflecting the city’s status as home to one of the largest Palestinian-American communities in the United States. Paterson has further cemented its relationship with…

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Female Paterson Cop Pointed Gun During Domestic Violence Incident

A Paterson police officer was arrested on aggravated assault charges stemming from a domestic violence incident and remains under criminal prosecution, according to New Jersey major discipline records. A Paterson Police Department…

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Home invasion suspect captured less than an hour after Paterson break in police say

Investigators say a rapid response and quick detective work led officers to a suspect just a short distance from the scene PATERSON, N.J. — A Paterson home invasion investigation moved quickly from…

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Federal Judge Allows Parts of Paterson Police Brutality Lawsuit to Move Forward

Newark, NJ — A federal judge ruled that portions of a civil rights lawsuit accusing Paterson police officers of excessive force, unlawful arrest, and sexual misconduct during a 2022 street stop can…

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Paterson Zoning Inspector Pleads Guilty in Forged Permit Scheme Tied to Illegal Payments

TRENTON, N.J. — A Paterson zoning inspector and two accomplices admitted participating in a scheme that provided fraudulent zoning permits and forged city documents to applicants in exchange for cash payments, New…

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20-year-old killed, child among 3 injured in Paterson shooting near backyard birthday party

Paterson, NJ – A 20-year-old man was killed and three others—including a child—were wounded when gunfire erupted near a backyard birthday party in Paterson on Saturday evening, and no arrests have been…

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Paterson burglary probe leads to arrest, 14 charges filed against suspect

Police credit investigative team as Officers of the Month following case breakthrough Paterson, NJ – A months-long investigation into a string of burglaries across Paterson has resulted in the arrest of a…

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Judge allows Paterson police union leaders’ retaliation lawsuit to proceed against city

A federal court found union officials plausibly alleged free speech violations tied to grievances. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two Paterson…

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Paterson council approves $70M loan to fix ‘Math Problem’

Sharp exchanges over board appointment and finances dominate Paterson meeting PATERSON, N.J. – A special meeting of the Paterson City Council on March 25 moved briskly through routine approvals but was marked…

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Sherrill visited Paterson mosque whose founder was convicted of supporting Hamas and deported

Paterson, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill’s recent visit to a Paterson mosque is drawing heightened attention as past federal terrorism cases tied to individuals connected to the institution resurface alongside an ongoing…

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Lawsuit Claiming Misconduct in Murder Investigation Against Paterson Police Kicked Out of Court

A federal court ruled the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence tying police agencies to alleged constitutional violations. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New…

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Paterson police urge residents to stay indoors as winter storm approaches

Paterson, NJ – The Paterson Police Department issued a public safety message Saturday urging residents to remain indoors and avoid driving as a powerful storm is set to hit northern New Jersey.…

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La policía de Paterson insta a los residentes a permanecer en casa ante la llegada de la tormenta invernal

Paterson, NJ – El Departamento de Policía de Paterson emitió un mensaje de seguridad pública el sábado instando a los residentes a permanecer en sus hogares y evitar conducir mientras una fuerte…

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Booker defends Paterson’s “Little Palestine” declaration after DNI warning on Islamic terrorism

PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker is defending the city of Paterson after federal intelligence officials issued a stark warning about global Islamist terrorism, prompting online criticism of the New Jersey…

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Nearly 20 people rescued as floodwaters overwhelm Paterson after heavy rain

Fair Lawn Launches New Noise Complaint Line to Track Boom Box Disturbances from Paterson

Juvenile Charged in Prospect Park Shooting That Wounded Paterson Man

Paterson Woman Sentenced to Seven Years in Fatal Hunterdon County Overdose Case

Paterson Mayor Condemns Residents’ Use of Fire Hydrants as Heat Index Soars Above 110 Degrees

Two Paterson Men Charged in Armed Robbery of Pedestrians in Garfield

Paterson Strengthens Brand as Sister City to Palestinian Authority Stronghold Ramallah

Female Paterson Cop Pointed Gun During Domestic Violence Incident

Home invasion suspect captured less than an hour after Paterson break in police say

Federal Judge Allows Parts of Paterson Police Brutality Lawsuit to Move Forward

Paterson Zoning Inspector Pleads Guilty in Forged Permit Scheme Tied to Illegal Payments

20-year-old killed, child among 3 injured in Paterson shooting near backyard birthday party

Paterson burglary probe leads to arrest, 14 charges filed against suspect

Judge allows Paterson police union leaders’ retaliation lawsuit to proceed against city

Paterson council approves $70M loan to fix ‘Math Problem’

Sherrill visited Paterson mosque whose founder was convicted of supporting Hamas and deported

Lawsuit Claiming Misconduct in Murder Investigation Against Paterson Police Kicked Out of Court

Paterson police urge residents to stay indoors as winter storm approaches

La policía de Paterson insta a los residentes a permanecer en casa ante la llegada de la tormenta invernal

Booker defends Paterson’s “Little Palestine” declaration after DNI warning on Islamic terrorism

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