Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Tree Service Employee to Survey Brooklyn Mountain Road Area
Tree cutting and pruning will take place from mid-May to August near affected JCP&L lines.
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|
Hoboken's HOPES CAP Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Mary Dawn Zimmer will present proclamation to agency on Saturday.
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Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|News|
Fair Lawn's Kortes to Swim at Fairfield University
Senior signs National Letter of Intent to compete for Division-I school in Connecticut next year.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
HoLa BOE President: Hoboken School District's Appeal Will Cost Taxpayers
City superintendent's claim that there is no lawsuit against charter school is 'factually incorrect,' Barbara Martinez says.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville High Introduces Pageant Scholarship
Pageant will crown Mister and Miss Belleville who will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
Police: 63 Arrested for Breaking Into School, Urinating in Halls in Senior Prank
Teaneck High students face burglary and criminal mischief charges.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Florham Park Man Accused of Using Hammer in Madison Fight
Three people arrested Monday in Brittin Street altercation.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Resident Inducted Into College Philosophy Honor Society
Matthew Boffa was recently honored at Misericordia University.
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East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
East Hanover Board of Education to Hire New Superintendent
BOE will hold a special meeting Thursday night to appoint Dr. Scott Rubin as the new head of schools.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Superintendent: There is No Lawsuit Against HoLa
Mark Toback clarifies school district's recent actions.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Emergency Squad Welcomes New Volunteers
New members bring various backgrounds to the job.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Police Warn of JCP&L Phone Scam
At least two township business owners have fallen victim to the scheme.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
Teaneck Accountant Accused of Filing False Tax Returns
Sixto Rodriguez fabricated information on returns for clients and did not properly report his own income, Department of Treasury said.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Racial Slurs Caught on Tape Likely Voice of Belleville Councilwoman, Expert Says
Mayoral candidate Marie Strumolo Burke denies making remarks left on answering machine.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Missing Hoboken Man's Body Pulled From Hudson, Report Says
Family confirms body pulled from river on Monday near Lackawanna Terminal was Andrew Jarzyk.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Authorities Seek Help Solving Pair of Newark Homicides
Essex County prosecutor asks public's help with two unsolved fatal shootings from 2013.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Boys Scouts Honor Sussex Women Role Models
Five women will be recognized on May 9 at The Lake Mohawk Golf Club.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
14th Street Viaduct's Eastbound Lane Closed on Wednesday
Manhole repair will close lane from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Township Joins Social Media Networks
Municipality can now be found on Facebook and Twitter.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison High Grad Eyes NCAA Lacrosse Tournament Berth
Colin McLinden recorded a conference-best 28 assists in leading Fairfield University to share of ECAC regular-season title.
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