Law enforcement began sweeping areas under the I-4 overpass last month after a statewide ban on public camping took effect.

The residents say homeless people are sleeping in a rather unusual place near 9th Street and Windsor Ave, where there are lot of large pipes stored there along with other construction materials.

The Paterson City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on a controversial ordinance that would ban sleeping outdoors, a move meant to deter homeless people from squatting in public places.

Responding to a community outcry, the Paterson City Council on Tuesday withdrew a controversial ordinance that would punish homeless people for sleeping outdoors with fines and potential jail time.