Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
3 Brothers Pose Danger to Community, Police Say
Trio accused of jumping man two days after one of them punched a woman in the face and assaulted an officer, report said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
- Caldwells, NJ
Mike launched The Caldwells Patch in 2009 and is now the senior regional editor for North Jersey.
Mike grew up in Essex County before attending Fairfield University in Connecticut where he was an English-Journalism major and four-year member and captain of the men's tennis team.
Mike worked for several of Hearst Corporation's Connecticut Media Group newspapers, including the Connecticut Post, Greenwich Citizen, Norwalk Citizen and as the managing editor of the New Canaan News and Darien News.
Mike's journalism career began in sports, covering high schools, colleges and the Pilot Pen and U.S. Open tennis tournaments.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Teachers Participate in Summer Development Program
25 Chatham teachers attend program to find new ways to integrate STEM concepts into the classroom.
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Caldwells|News|
West Essex Pitcher Competes in All-Star Game
Junior shortstop Dom Magliaro was also selected to play in the underclassmen all-star showcase.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Man Accused of Punching Woman in the Face, Assaulting Police Officer
Two brothers arrested last week for incident outside Rite Aid.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Co-Defendant in Seton Hall Party Killing Gets 15 Years
Marcus Bascus, 23, admitted to giving Nicholas Welch, 29, the gun that killed one student and wounded four others in 2010.
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Fort Lee, NJ|News|
One Dead, Two Seriously Injured After Out-of-Control Car Hits Building Head-On
Three Fort Lee residents involved in early-morning crash in Ridgefield.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Cop Indicted for Pulling Gun in Road Rage Incident, Prosecutor Says
Veteran officer is accused of pulling a gun on a father in front of his 11-year-old son following a traffic dispute while he was off-duty.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham High Grad Earns All-Ivy League Honors
Jaclyn Leto was selected to the all-conference first team after compiling 41 points during her sophomore season at Dartmouth.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Man Accused of Drug Possession, Leaving the Scene of a Crash
James Duffy, 36, crashed his vehicle last week on Lakeside Avenue, police said.
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South Orange, NJ|News|
New South Orange Development Calls for Artists to Contribute Murals
The deadline for proposals is July 31.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Third-Quarter Millburn Taxes Due Aug. 1
All payments must be received in the tax collector's office no later than Aug. 7.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Route 10 Babies 'R' Us Robbed at Gunpoint
Employees of the East Hanover store were forced into the back where cash was stolen from a safe late Saturday night.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken's Aggressive Policy on Illegally Parked Cars Gets the Boot
Motorists will now have 72 hours to move vehicles before getting booted or towed.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston's National Night Out to Feature Raffle Prizes From Local Businesses
Sixth annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 5.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
500-Space Parking Facility Planned for South Mountain Recreation Complex
Amount of visitors coming to the Turtle Back Zoo, Orange Reservoir and Codey Arena have spurred the need for more parking.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Former Sparta Mayor Convicted of Official Misconduct, Computer Theft
Brian Brady, 52, a suspended captain with the New Jersey Human Services Police, used police databases for personal use.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself in Pit Bull Confrontation
Incident occurred Monday afternoon on Harrison Street in Bloomfield.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Federal Watchdog to Monitor Newark Police Department
The Justice Department has found the city's police department repeatedly violates the constitutional rights of citizens.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken's Guitar Bar Aims for World Music Record
Music store is asking for anyone with a string instrument to participate in world record attempt Thursday night at Sinatra Park.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Middle School Custodian Accused of Exposing Himself to Child
Andrew J. Reilly, 28, has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff