South Orange, NJ|News|
Man Wanted for Seattle Double Homicide Apprehended in Essex County
Seattle man was also wanted for a South Jersey carjacking.
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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West Orange, NJ|News|
Man Wanted for Double Homicide Apprehended in West Orange
Seattle man was also wanted for a South Jersey carjacking.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hundreds Gather for Slain Jersey City Police Officer's Funeral
Melvin Santiago, 23, was gunned down in the line of duty last weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Drew University Pair Named Distinguished Student Teachers
Gaelan Johnson and Anna Elson are among 15 student teachers to earn the award in the state.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
'Crowning Moment' For Drew University's MAT Program
Program receives five-year initial accreditation.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
New Milford, NJ|News|
Longtime New Milford Teacher Becomes Head of Curriculum at Private School
Daniele Kass has accepted a new role at the Winston School of Short Hills.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Lake Hopatcong Snake Has Hand-Sized Head, Expert Says
Specialist gets a glimpse of what is believed to be a boa constrictor that is about 15 or 16 feet long.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
PSE&G Plans Gas Line Upgrades in North Caldwell
The utility company will begin installing on Monday new gas mains throughout the borough.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Christie to Attend Slain Jersey City Police Officer's Funeral
Funeral Mass for Melvin Santiago is set for 11 a.m. Friday at St. Aloysius Church.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Cop Killed in Crash, Major Gang Takedown, Trump Plaza Thieves Sought Top NJ News
Blind teen rafts through Grand Canyon, Eric LeGrand teams up with Kessler for paralysis walk and eateries in one town haven't been inspected in years.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
International Street Gang Leaders Accused of NJ Murder Plot, Drug Trafficking
A dozen top-ranking members of the MS-13 gang were indicted Thursday on racketeering, drug trafficking and other charges.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Eric LeGrand Joins Team Kessler for 24-Hour Walk to Beat Paralysis
Kessler Institute hosts Walk to Victory Over Paralysis, a 24-hour fundraising and awareness event this weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|News|
Police Officer Killed in Route 17 Accident
Southbound right and center lanes remained closed early Thursday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, NJ|News|
Eric LeGrand Joins Team Kessler for 24-Hour Walk to Beat Paralysis
Kessler Institute hosts Walk to Victory Over Paralysis, a 24-hour fundraising and awareness event, this weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Eric LeGrand Joins Team Kessler for 24-Hour Walk to Beat Paralysis
Kessler Institute hosts Walk to Victory Over Paralysis, a 24-hour fundraising and awareness event, this weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Springfield, NJ|News|
Eric LeGrand Joins Team Kessler for 24-Hour Walk to Beat Paralysis
Kessler Institute hosts Walk to Victory Over Paralysis, a 24-hour fundraising and awareness event, this weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|News|
Eric LeGrand Joins Team Kessler for 24-Hour Walk to Beat Paralysis
Kessler Institute hosts Walk to Victory Over Paralysis, a 24-hour fundraising and awareness event, this weekend.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Police: Hostage Situation at Construction Site a False Alarm
Hoboken police are investigating who made the false 911 call Wednesday afternoon.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Teaneck High Pranksters Take Deal for Clean Record
Three former students must each pay $158 in court fees and stay out of trouble for six months to wipe record clean.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montville, NJ|News|
Dan Grant to Challenge for Township Committee Seat
Former committee member successfully organized a write-in campaign.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff