Hoboken, NJ|News|
Police: NY Man Hits Teen in Head With Tool Bag During Dispute
25-year-old charged with assault for Sunday incident at Hoboken PATH station.
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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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Accused of Falsely Reporting Stolen Car to Collect Insurance
Jabbar Y. Mercer, 26, is expected to get five years probation for trying to obtain $45,000 from an insurance company.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
NY Woman Accused of Drunken Hit-and-Run, Assaulting Cop
67-year-old Staten Island woman charged with DWI and aggravated assault on an officer for Friday night incident.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Bear Spotted in Madison's Green Avenue Area
Police said they were monitoring the animal and advised residents to call them if the bear becomes aggressive.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Admits to 8-Month Robbery Spree
Christopher Mojica, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to 11 robberies in Newark and Hudson County.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Teens Accused of Killing East Orange Man
Pair were arrested last week for the June slaying of Raheem Hughee, the prosecutor's office said.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Fire Department: Be Prepared for an Emergency or Natural Disaster
Residents should have a basic emergency plan in case a major storm hits, fire officials say.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sussex Pair Arrested After Route 15 Motor Vehicle Stop
Three syringes found in vehicle and driver had suspended license, police said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Turtle Back Zoo a Top Place to Visit, Travel Site Reviews Say
Zoo receives Certificate of Excellence for the second year in a row.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Spaghetti Dinner Block Party Set for Aug. 28
Tickets are available in the Cultural Affairs office at city hall.
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Madison, NJ|News|
'Decoding Annie Parker' Makes NJ Premiere at Madison Theater
Film starring Samantha Morton and Academy Award winner Helen Hunt comes to Madison Cinema 4 on Aug. 7.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Accused of Burglary Spree Faces More Charges
Jason A. Livingston, 37, has been accused of stealing $20K worth of items from a Sparta Township home.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Newark Man Accused of Stealing $20K Worth of Items From Sparta Home
Jason A. Livingston, 37, has also been charged in a series of burglaries throughout North Jersey.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Photos Released of Alleged Netcong Bank Robber
The Fulton Bank was robbed last week when a man called in a bomb threat and instructed the money be placed outside.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Line of Duty Deaths, Homicide Suspect Caught, Anaconda in Lake Top State News
Small plane crashes in Somerset, combat vet denied service at restaurant and former Marine dies in blaze also make headlines.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Snake in Lake Hopatcong a Green Anaconda, Expert Says
Reptile expert says local officials told him to keep his 'mouth shut' about the species to avoid a public panic.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Coach to Participate in 24-Hour Walk to Beat Paralysis
John McAleavey has regained his ability to walk after falling down stairs in 1992.
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Point Pleasant, NJ|News|
Man Wanted for Point Pleasant Beach Carjacking Apprehended in Essex County
Brown was being sought locally after the Point Beach incident outside the Green Planet coffee shop on Arnold Avenue
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Union County Man Pleads Guilty to Crash That Killed EMT, Patient
Elizabeth resident faces 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated manslaughter for 2012 accident.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Union County Man Pleads Guilty to Crash That Killed Montclair EMT
Keith Chipepo, 30, was killed in the 2012 multi-vehicle accident in Newark while transporting a patient.
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