Despite warnings about dangerous heat, Paterson went ahead with a high school graduation ceremony. Dozens were felled by the heat and many were hospitalized.

After declaring “a mass casualty event,” emergency management officials shut down Paterson’s graduation as 166 were overcome by the heat.

After declaring “a mass casualty event,” emergency management officials shut down Paterson’s graduation as 166 were overcome by the heat.

Charles Florio, Paterson's most prominent housing developer, bought a home from Mayor Andre Sayegh's public works director, ...

Morris Catholic point guard Mia Pauldo of Paterson was the only New Jersey resident in the McDonald's All-American Games on Tuesday night.

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