Wayne, NJ|News|
Wayne Trio Accused of Selling Drugs, Making Fake IDs
More than 50 fraudulent driver's licenses have been confiscated from Wayne high school students.
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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Madison, NJ|News|
Shakespeare Theater Partners With Local Businesses as 'Devil's Disciple' Opens
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts and Poor Herbie's will be helping to promote the play that continues until July 27.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
'Sanity Saver' Tells Businesswomen How to Reduce Stress, Increase Success
Evelyn Chucchiara will be the featured guest Wednesday at the next SOMA B.I.G. meeting.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Lake Hopatcong Resident Downs 15 Dogs in 10 Minutes
Israel Negron wins more than $2K in annual hot dog eating contest at Hopatcong Days.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
'Property Brothers' Mark Grand Opening of New Essex County Store
HGTV stars visited Cost Plus World Market in Livingston on Saturday.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
'Property Brothers' Mark Grand Opening of Livingston's Newest Store
HGTV stars visited Cost Plus World Market on Saturday.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Water Safe to Drink Again, Mayor Says
Latest water samples show no traces of the E. coli bacteria.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Elevated Level of Chlorine Reported in Hoboken Water System
Official say the level will not cause any health issues and the water remains safe to drink.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
'Cake Boss,' Family Rescued From Foggy Waters
No one was injured after 32-foot Boston Whaler drifted into dangerous channel Friday night near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Days Features Parade, Rides, Games, Contests
Here is a list of events and activities happening on Saturday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
E. Coli Found in Bloomfield, Boil-Water Advisory Remains in Effect
Mayor says additional samples are being tested and more information should be known Saturday afternoon.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Olympic Gold Medalist Returns to West Orange Roots
Virginia Duenkel, who captured gold in the 400-meter freestyle at the age of 17, will attend a ceremony Saturday at the pool named in her honor.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Victims ID'd in Triple-Fatal East Orange Accident
Three Essex County men were killed in the two-vehicle crash Wednesday night.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Man Accused of Assaulting an Officer, Resisting Arrest
Officer reported injuring his knee, shin and elbow in Clinton Street incident.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maintenance Worker Killed on NJ Turnpike
Bergen County resident was picking up debris on the shoulder of the highway in Kearny Thursday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Parsippany, NJ|News|
Large Natural Gas Leak Evacuates Sedgefield Area
Mandatory evacuations took place on Devon and Exeter streets between Dartford Road and Sedgefield Drive Friday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
West Essex Teacher Participates in AP Chemistry Reading
Denise D’Meo selected to evaluate and score free-response sections of AP exams.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Police Probe Home Burglaries
Wheeler Street and Lloyd Road residents report recent break-ins.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Kayla Cares 4 Kids to Collect Items at National Night Out
Organization gathers books, DVDs and electronics to give to children in hospitals.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Shakespeare's 'Cymbeline' Comes to Hoboken's Sinatra Park
Performances will be held at the park the next two Monday nights.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff