Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong High Principal's Dismissal Sparks Protest
Noreen Lazariuk, a non-tenured employee, will not have her contract renewed after this year.
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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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Coming Up Aces: Girls Tennis Team Honored for Perfect Season
Essex County Freeholders also recently recognized the success of the entire Millburn athletic department.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Boutique Crawl to Feature More Than 20 Businesses
Event will run from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
'A Grand Farewell' Salutes Longtime Livingston Conductor
Maestro Istvan Jaray's 30-year career comes to an end at May 31 concert.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair High Band and Jazz Ensemble Holds Spring Concert on Thursday
Concert will feature the music of Rimsky-Korsakov, Gustav Holst and John Williams.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
5K Walk, Run Keeps West Orange Boy's Memory Alive
Fourth annual event held in memory of Nikhil Badlani, an 11-year-old boy who was killed by a distracted driver in 2011.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Drunken Driver Crashes Into Madison Avenue Bridge, Police Say
Maryland man faces DWI and other charges following late Tuesday night accident.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Baraka Elected Newark's Next Mayor
Councilman earned nearly 54 percent of the vote to defeat Shavar Jeffries in Tuesday's election.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Kimble Turns Back Strumolo Burke's Bid for Mayor
Incumbent wins by less than 500 votes, while Kennedy and Longo earn council seats.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Hackettstown Man Accused of Credit Card Fraud
Erik Mitchell used a stolen credit card to purchase a Visa gift card, police said.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
Teaneck Man Accused of Sexual Assault
50-year-old man was armed with a pellet gun when he tackled the woman early Sunday morning, police said.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Man Admits Role in Longshoreman Extortion
Vincent Aulisi, 82, faces up to 20 years for extorting Christmas tribute payments from ILA union members.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Summer Sunset Concert Series Features Jazz, Symphony and More
Concert series at Van Vleck House & Gardens begins June 4 with the Bloomfield Youth Band.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
'Larger Than Life' Late Tom Durkin Jr. Named Irishman of the Year
Essex Fells resident recognized during Salute to the Irish celebration.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Middle School Choruses to Feature Classics, Show Tunes, Traditional Songs
Performance will be held Tuesday, May 20.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Police: Hopatcong Man Wanted After Eluding Officers on High-Speed Chase
Robert Walthour, 25, led officers on chase Tuesday that exceeded 75 miles per hour down Lakeside Boulevard, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Woman Faces Assault Charges for Serious Head-On Crash
Charges upgraded based on serious injuries suffered by other driver and alcohol being a contributing factor, police said.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
12th Annual Relay for Life Returns to Hoboken Saturday
Music, fitness classes and food will be included in the cancer awareness and fundraising event at Pier A.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Man Accused of $4M Real Estate Scheme
Abbe Edelman, 50, has been charged with six counts of wire fraud.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Cops: Morristown Man With Child Unrestrained Ignores Stop Sign, Causes Crash
29-year-old man, female passenger and three children treated and released from hospital following Sunday's crash.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff