Livingston, NJ|News|
Funeral Tuesday for Slain Livingston Teen
Mass for Brendan Tevlin will be at 11 a.m. at Saint Philomena's Church in Livingston.
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|
1-Hour Alcohol Delivery Service Arrives in Hoboken
Ultra partners with local stores to quickly bring booze to your door.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Resident a 'Champion for Transportation for Vulnerable Populations'
Michael Vieira recognized for advocacy of improved public transportation for elderly, disabled and otherwise disadvantaged.
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Caldwells|News|
West Essex First Aid Squad Trained to Administer Narcan for Overdoses
Squad is the first in the area to be approved to carry and administer the drug that helps prevent fatalities with opioid overdoses.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
West Caldwell Author's Books Now Available at Local Library
Sarjerao Ramrao Gharge-Deshmukh's books can be borrowed from the West Caldwell Library.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn High Librarian to Represent NJ at National Organization
LaDawna Harrington elected as a delegate for the state Association of Librarians.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Have You Seen These Men? Police Seek Possible Witnesses to Teen Slaying
Authorities release photos of two people seen running in the area where a Seton Hall Prep grad was gunned down Wednesday night.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
College Student Shot Dead, Alleged Bloods Gang Members Busted Top State News
Fiery crash kills three—including father and son—on Route 287, Somerset County mom has lunch with Obama also make headlines.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
Seton Hall Prep Grad Died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds, Autopsy Reveals
Investigation continues into the death of Brendan Tevlin, 19.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Teen Died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds, Autopsy Reveals
Investigation continues into the death of Brendan Tevlin, 19.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Couple Appeals Public Easement Decision
Lawrence and Sarah Fechtner seek to have Township Committee's decision to vacate the footpath overturned.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn High Students Receive Hands-On Job Training
The school's Structured Learning Experience Program partners with a number of area companies to teach students life skills.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Willow Avenue Construction Begins Monday
Roadway will be resurfaced between 11th and 13th streets.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Police Warn of Phone Scammers Pretending to be Borough Employees
Several Madison businesses received fraudulent calls on Thursday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Police: Drunken Man Breaks Concrete Trash Container, Throws Flower Planter
Montclair resident charged with criminal mischief for incident Monday near Valley and Elston roads.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Police: Drunken Montclair Woman Backed Into Parked Car
Resident charged with DWI and other offenses for Claremont Avenue accident.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Sewer Project to Cause Traffic Delays, Detours in Chatham Township
Construction expected to begin Monday and last several weeks on Fairmount Avenue and Southern Boulevard.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Community Aims to Bowl Strikes for Sandy-Riddled Union Beach
Fundraiser Monday night at Plaza Lanes will benefit Union Beach Campership Program.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
Christie to Hold Town Hall Meeting at Caldwell Community Center
Governor's 123rd Town Hall meeting will be Tuesday at 3 p.m.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Millburn Education Association, BOE Reach 3-Year Deal
The new contract runs through June 2017.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff