Paterson
Coverage of Paterson in the Nexus archive.
- Rainfall amounts in NY, NJ: How much rain did you get?
A slow-moving storm system caused torrential downpours, flooding, and downed tree limbs in New York and New Jersey. New Jersey, particularly Paterson, experienced severe impacts including lightning strikes and flood rescues.
- 20 people rescued during 'ferocious' storm, flooding in Paterson, NJ, mayor says
Twenty people were rescued as a 'ferocious' storm caused severe flooding in Paterson, New Jersey, according to the city's mayor.
- NJ residents deal with flooding in the wake of heavy rain
Residents in Paterson, N.J., faced flooding on Wednesday morning as heavy rain caused roads to become submerged, trapping cars and prompting emergency responses. Multiple areas in the city were affected, with 20th Avenue between Summer and Beech Streets being one of the hardest-hit locations.
- New Jersey sanctuary cities declare victory against Trump Administration
Four New Jersey sanctuary cities—Paterson, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark—celebrated a legal victory after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ had claimed the cities' sanctuary policies hindered cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over 'sanctuary' policies in 4 NJ cities
A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken, which were accused of violating the Supremacy Clause through their 'sanctuary city' policies. The DOJ claimed these policies conflicted with federal immigration enforcement.