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West Paterson, New Jersey
Many of its approximately 11,000 residents are blue collar workers, predominantly Roman Catholic, and of Italian, Irish and German descent. Quite a few came here from the inner-city areas of neighboring Paterson, and they are quick to point out West Paterson's differing character. Separated from its urban neighbor by Garret Mountain Reserve, a county park, and burdened by the Passaic River and Route 46, West Paterson is primarily a residential community at modest, but has well-kept homes, large shade trees, and neighborhood parks with jungle gyms and ball fields. |
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Residents of this working class community say they have the best of two worlds: A town edged by parklands, situated less than 1/2 hour from New York City. It's a close-knit, family-oriented subway community that is conveniently located. |
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