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Paterson’s First Chief on Ending Homelessness | New York City News
Paterson just appointed Angela Fields as its first chief homelessness officer — a Paterson native who’s lived the struggle and now leads a unified citywide effort to end homelessness. With over 300 people currently without shelter, Fields is tackling the crisis head-on, starting at encampments like a local skatepark, while pushing for a new “homeless hub” funded by opioid settlements. Her mission? To connect housing, health, and social services so people can rebuild their lives — not just survive. Mayor Sayegh sees this as central to his broader strategy, including programs like RealFix that…
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