Organizers in Paterson call for more shelters after man dies sleeping in freezing temperatures

Organizers in Paterson commemorated Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on Sunday with a service for an unhoused man who advocates said died from exposure to freezing temperatures while sleeping outside.

They also called for more resources this winter to prevent further deaths.

Advocates and community members gathered at a church to honor the life of Allen Higgins…

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