Livingston, NJ|News|
Drug Drop Box Now Available 24/7 at Livingston Police Headquarters
Livingston High National Honor Society students designed and painted the box.
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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Hoboken, NJ|News|
PSE&G Plans Major Gas Line Upgrades for Hoboken
First phase of project is expected to begin later this month.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Man Gets 3 Years Probation for Sexual Contact With Minor
Incident occurred in Hopatcong in March 2013.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Vandals Graffiti, Damage Watchung School
Graffiti was painted on jungle gym and there was damage to utility building.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Watch Southern Boulevard Students Bid Farewell to Popular Principal
School community honors Ralph Pesapane's last day after 40 years with the district.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Fundraiser Set for Paralyzed Police Officer
Madison resident Dave Cuozzo suffered a rare infection last year that has left him paralyzed from the neck down.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Resident Embraces Memory Bears
Barnabas Health Hospice creates hundreds of hand-crafted stuffed animals each year to preserve memories of lost loved one.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|News|
South Orange Group Tours Iris Gardens
Photographer leads members of the Women's Connection at Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel around Upper Montclair garden.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Florham Park Figure Skating Club Seeks 3rd National Title
Team holds fundraiser Friday to help pay for expenses to go to Lincoln, Neb.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Shot Dead in Early-Morning Fourth of July Shooting
Edison Javier Vasquez, 27, was found shot in the 200 block of Fourth Street on Friday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Township Police Rescue Family Dog From Burning Home
There were no injuries in blaze that caused significant damage to the basement and first floor of a Magnolia Place home.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Essex County Completes $433K Verona Boathouse Renovations
Improvements include new French doors, patio, seating area, new windows, flooring, walls, fireplace and more.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Field Station: Dinosaurs Comes to Maplewood Library
The 14-stop library tour will arrive in Maplewood on July 11.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
14th Street Viaduct to Close Monday in Both Directions
Roadway will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Jefferson, NJ|News|
Hail Pelts Jefferson as Strong Thunderstorms Sweep Area
About three-quarters of an inch of hail was recorded in the Lake Hopatcong area.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hail Pelts Hopatcong as Strong Thunderstorms Rip Through Area
About three-quarters of an inch of hail was recorded in the Lake Hopatcong area.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Rain Alters Maplewood's Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
Most of the daytime events have been moved to the old Women's Club on Woodland Road.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Thieves Steal Brass Letters From Madison Recreation Complex
The letters 'M' and 'D' were taken from a brick wall identifying the building early on June 22.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Rain Alters Livingston's Fourth of July Celebration Schedule
Daytime festivities have been moved indoors and will begin at 11 a.m.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Continues Two-Day Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks planned for Friday night at West Orange High School.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff