West New York Mayor Albio Sires released the following statement on the death of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson):
“I am deeply saddened to hear of Congressman Pascrell’s passing, he was a great friend and an even greater statesman. This is truly a loss for the residents of the 9th Congressional District, for the residents of the State of New Jersey, and for the nation. My thoughts are with his family. May he rest in eternal peace.”