# Paterson's Flood Crisis Demands Federal Help | Newark News

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Podcast: [Newark News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newark-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573114)
Published: 2026-09-13T18:48:53+00:00
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Paterson’s latest flash flood disaster—knee-high water, cars half-submerged, 15 rescued by fire crews—exposes a chronic crisis. Mayor Andre Sayegh is pushing hard for federal funding to overhaul the city’s aging sewer system, citing River Street’s recent repairs as proof of what’s possible. He’s also backing pollution penalties to clear clogged drains and insists that without major state and federal investment, Paterson will keep drowning every time it rains. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/09/13/paterson-mayor-renews-call-for-federal-help-after-flooding-slams-city-again/5vmwlcdyLrVSFtwp1VwAgi More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cb7a308e04c44662 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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