The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (STNJ) enjoys a reputation of producing outstanding shows during the holiday season.

This year, for example, the state gave Paterson $27 million in transitional aid, covering almost 10% of the city’s annual spending. An old city ordinance says Paterson should have 584 officers.

Former Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres pleaded guilty to criminal contempt for defying a 2017 court order permanently ...

PATERSON — The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office had no authority to take over the operations of the Paterson Police Department 21 months ago, a state appellate court ruled on Wednesday.

TRENTON, New Jersey -- New Jersey's top law enforcement official overstepped his authority last year when he took control of the police force in Paterson, the state's third-largest city ...

Alexis Chambers had 10 points with 15 rebounds and five assists to pick up the double-double for Paterson Eastside (1-0), which sprinted out to an 18-3 first quarter lead. Aubrey Newell added 16 ...

Amy Ventura and Syeira Hopkins both hauled in eight rebounds as Paterson Arts rode its defense to victory. Paterson Arts shut out Pioneer Academy in the first half and led 10-0. If you purchase a ...

Paterson has a population of about 160,000 and sits about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Manhattan. Its demographics shifted since the middle of the last century when most residents were white.

The Paterson Police Department headquarters is seen on Feb. 16, 2024, nearly a year after the state attorney general took over the department, in Paterson, N.J. (AP Photo/Mike Catalini ...

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey's top law enforcement official overstepped his authority last year when he took control of the police force in Paterson, the state's third-largest city, soon after ...

NJ Attorney General Exceeded Authority by Taking Over Paterson Police, Court Finds TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's top law enforcement official overstepped his authority last year when he took ...