Eyewitness NewsPATERSON, N.J. -- Paterson's City Council is set to vote on a resolution calling on Gov. Chris Christie to declare a state of emergency to deal with street crime. Backers of Tuesday's vote are hoping it would free up financial aid to pay for additional police officers and social programs.
Christie says Paterson isn't getting money from the state until the city is managed better.
City Council President Anthony Davis tells The Record newspaper Mayor Jeffrey Jones' administration is to blame.Jones tells the newspaper Davis is overstepping his bounds and the situation is embarrassing.
Paterson receives $21 million from the state.
The city saw more than 100 shootings last year, when it laid off 125 police officers.
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