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
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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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Masked Gunman Wanted for North Jersey Dairy Queen Robbery
State Police release photo of man who robbed a Sussex County DQ and assaulted one of the employees.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Masked Gunman Wanted for Dairy Queen Robbery
State Police release photo of man who robbed a Montague Township DQ and assaulted one of the employees.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Orange Man Faces Up to 35 Years for Slaying of Former Essex Football Star
Mark Lovett, 22, was found guilty Tuesday of aggravated manslaughter for the 2012 killing of Malcolm Bagley.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing Fraudulent Returns
The fraudulent tax returns caused nearly $100,000 worth of losses to the government.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Filing Fraudulent Returns
The fraudulent tax returns caused nearly $100,000 worth of losses to the government.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Christie on New Turtle Back Education Building: NJ Needs More Places Like This
Governor, Essex County executive mark the grand opening of the 12,000-square foot facility.
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Caldwells|News|
Caldwell University Students Get Oriented With Local Restaurants
Members of the Class of 2018 visited five eateries in Caldwell.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Prepares for 6th Annual National Night Out
The submission deadline for the children's poster contest is July 30 at 4 p.m.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
7 Chatham Dentists Named Among Best in NJ By Industry Peers
New Jersey Monthly Magazine releases annual list of top dentists in the state.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Murder, Robbery Suspect May Have Ties to Essex County, Prosecutor Says
Ali Muhammad Brown, 30, is wanted for fatal Seattle shooting and armed robbery in Point Pleasant, authorities said.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Former South Orange Middle School Librarian Runs for Board of Education
Elissa Malespina, a 19-year South Orange resident, says the district is at a 'crossroads.'
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Madison, NJ|News|
Police: Renew Pet Licenses or Face Summons
Residents who have received a renewal reminder letter and have not yet responded face penalty.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Party With a Purpose Sprints to Help Hoboken Youth Charities
10th annual 5K and Kids' Fun Run expected to draw more than 1,500 competitors Tuesday at Pier A.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Found Guilty of Brandishing Shotgun in Carjacking
Ivan Lee, 26, faces at least seven years in prison for the firearms charge.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Essex County Fireworks, Joe Piscopo Concert Postponed for 3rd Time
Event previously rescheduled for Tuesday night will now be held on Thursday, July 24 at Brookdale Park.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Former Tick Tock Diner Manager Pleads Guilty to Murder Plot of Uncle
Georgios Spyropoulos, 46, admitted he tried to hire a hit man to torture and kill his uncle.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
Ex-Basketball Player Sues Bergen County Community College
Brittany Meyer claims the school's women's basketball team was not insured when she was injured.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair State Student Sues Former College
Brittany Meyer claims the Bergen County Community College women's basketball team was not insured when she was injured.
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Caldwells|News|
Prosecutor: Motorcyclist Still Critical After Crashing Trying to Evade Police
Accident occurred early Saturday morning near the Green Brook Country Club.
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