Paterson defeated an ordinance that critics said would criminalize homelessness by imposing fines and jail time for camping in public places.

A man clearing snow off his car in New Jersey was struck and killed when an out-of-control SUV slammed into him then took off ...

The area has a 1% chance of major flooding, as defined by FEMA flood zone mapping,” said the Paterson mayor's interim chief ...

Elected officials in Paterson, New Jersey have voted down a proposal that would fine or jail people sleeping in public spaces ...

A controversial ordinance in Paterson, New Jersey, that would have criminalized sleeping on the street is drawing backlash. The measure failed to pass the city council, and the council president is ...

But the council first needs to develop a plan for how the city will handle its homeless. In Paterson, I'm Joanna Gagis, NJ Spotligth News.

The Paterson City Council is considering an ordinance that would ban camping outdoors, in an effort to stop the homeless from ...

and Jameek Lowery were in attendance for a rally held prior to a public council meeting.Get Photo Zellie Thomas, of Black Lives Matter Paterson, speaks during a rally held for multiple families of ...

PATERSON — Facing strong opposition, the City Council on Tuesday night backed ... and I guess in the state of New Jersey, that you can come from everywhere and build a tent on the sidewalk ...

PATERSON — Facing strong opposition, the City Council on Tuesday night backed away from an ordinance that critics said would criminalize homelessness by imposing fines and possible jail sentences for ...