Paterson

Picture this: a star athlete, just back from the city, suddenly faced with masked men and a terrifying demand outside his own home. Police have arrested one suspect.

A Peruvian man living in New Jersey has admitted to his role in a credit card and identity theft scheme that targeted older women at stores like Trader Joe's and TJ Maxx, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said.

Brother Jerry Vivino broke the news on his Facebook page that after a 2.5 year ongoing health issue he passed away early Thursday evening.

A substitute teacher's alleged discipline method has sparked outrage in Paterson.

Two New Jersey museums made USA Today's Top 10 Best Museum List for 2026.

In a troubling turn of events, a local teacher is facing serious charges that have sent shockwaves through the Paterson community.

Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz, D-Passaic, said that his cousin’s family died in the wind-whipped fire on Halloween night.

Once firefighters got the blaze in a house on Emerson Ave in Paterson under control a 39-year-old male, a 38-year-old female, and 3 children aged 14 years, 12 years and 7 years were found inside.

A Paterson man and his girlfriend have been charged in connection with the homicide of the man's 4-year-old daughter, according to Passaic County prosecutors.

Passaic County prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said that Luis Velez, 58, arrived at the building on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 around 2:30 p.m. Surveillance video showed him touching the fire alarm box with his hand until the alarm went off.