If you pull into downtown Paterson from the south on Route 19 ... of the Housing & Community Development Network of New Jersey. Mayor Andre Sayegh said more needs to be done to connect people ...

Last year, the New Jersey homeless count increased by 23 ... While tent encampments in downtown Paterson have gotten much attention, many unhoused people find shelter in less conspicuous places ...

Homelessness has long plagued Paterson, but the emergence of a tent encampment at the entrance to the city’s downtown business ... and I guess in the state of New Jersey, that you can come ...

During the same period, Paterson’s homeless count rose from 248 to 411 – an increase of 65%. Our journalism needs your support. Please subscribe today to NJ.com. Richard Cowen may be reached ...