Madison, NJ|News|
Appliance Fire Ignites at Madison Restaurant
Yuki Hani suffered minor damage from early-morning blaze on Friday.
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|
Elderly Man's Mustang Crashes Into Madison Pet Store
78-year-old said his foot slipped off the brake when he was trying to park outside Pet Valu on Tuesday, police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Teen Fights Thief Trying to Steal His Gift Card, Police Say
Altercation broke the front-door window of a Bloomfield Avenue bank Monday night, police said.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Parents, Teachers Question Priorities of Montclair School District
Staffing issues, overcrowded classrooms and not enough personal assistance for students raises concerns.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Farm Worker Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 13, in Barn
Adrian Bautista, 25, faces sexual assault and child endangerment charges.
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Caldwells|News|
Lightning Strike Closes Passaic Avenue for Hours
Lightning hit transformer, sparking fire and downing power lines Tuesday between Westville and Harrison avenues.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken is 'Most Exciting' Place in NJ, Real Estate Site Says
The Mile Square City lauded for its nightlife, arts and entertainment, parks and limited number of fast-food restaurants.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Incumbent Abbott Loses Re-Election Bid By Just 13 Votes, Unofficial Results Say
Karen Swartz and Michael Kelly narrowly won Tuesday's Republican primary for Chatham Township Committee's two open seats.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Man Convicted of Failing to Register on Sex Offender's List
Mark DeBiasse faces up to 18 months in jail.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Man Charged in Multi-County Drug Bust
A total of 325 people were arrested in sweep, heroin sold considered the 'most pure and potent' in the country.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Resident Charged in Multi-County Drug Bust
A total of 325 people were arrested in sweep, heroin sold considered the 'most pure and potent' in the country.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
9 Area Residents Charged in Multi-County Drug Bust
A total of 325 people were arrested in sweep, heroin sold considered the 'most pure and potent' in the country.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Is Montclair's $1M Brick Road Worth Saving?
Township has placed repaving project for Afterglow Way on hold to gather more feedback from residents.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
SOMA Schools Superintendent Resigns to Lead NY District
Brian Osborne has accepted a position in New Rochelle, one year after rejecting an offer to head a Michigan school system.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Candidates Battle in Chatham Township's Contested Republican Primary
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Polls Open Tuesday for Primary Election
Ballots can be cast in the city from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Subscription School Busing Application Deadline is Friday
Previous participation will not guarantee a seat for next year, district says.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Hundreds to Ride in 5-Year-Old Girl's Memory
Brooke Healey, whose father is a teacher and coach at Madison High, died in September from a rare brain tumor.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Township Committee Candidate: I Will Make Sure Money is Spent Wisely
Karen Swartz reminds residents to vote in Tuesday's primary.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Heritage Parade to Drum Up More Parade-Seekers
Similar Newark African American parade postponed due to a lack of funds.
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