Ninth Avenue between East 28th Street and McLean Blvd will be renamed as “William “Bill” Pascrell Jr. Way  ,” in honor of the late Congressman who lived there.Pascrell served in Congress for almost 30 years years until his death in August. 

Throughout his career, he championed causes such as social justice, public safety, healthcare, and education, significantly benefiting both Paterson and the broader State of New Jersey. The grandson of Italian immigrants, Pascrell always called Paterson home.