Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Men Accused of Armed Robbery, Shooting at Police
Four Essex County men arrested and a fifth remains at-large in robbery of Elizabeth scrap metal yard, prosecutor says.
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.
Posting Activity
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Mom, Son, 8, Airlifted After Serious Sparta Avenue Crash
Vehicle struck two utility poles, flipped over and hit a tree late Friday night.
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Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|News|
Children Enjoy Breakfast With Easter Bunny
Fair Lawn Recreation Department hosted annual event last week.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Florham Park Approves Corporate Facility, Despite Madison Concerns
$61 million, 265-unit building approved for The Green at Florham Park.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Proposed Corporate Facility Raises Concerns in Madison
$61 million, 265-unit building approved for The Green at Florham Park.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Relay for Life to Return, Despite Neighbor Concerns
Residents complain of loud noise and bright lights through the night.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Open Space Workday to Clean Up Green Village Pond Conservation Area
Chatham Township Environmental Commission holds 12th annual event on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Police Warn of Phone Scam
Caller claiming to work for JCP&L tried to scam a Route 15 merchant of $500, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Man Accused of Stabbing Death
Jorge Venegas, 58, was found dead in an abandoned Mt. Prospect Avenue home last Sunday.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Dead 57-Foot Whale Brought to NJ for Testing
Whale was found dead earlier this week in the New York Harbor.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Man Accused of Paramus Gym Locker Burglaries
Christopher Gallo allegedly took car keys from lockers and stole items from the vehicles while owners worked out, report said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Caldwells|News|
Essex County College's Linfante Earns Administrator's Award
Dr. Phil Linfante is a social sciences professor at the West Essex campus.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Hackettstown Resident Earns College Administrator's Award
Dr. Phil Linfante is a social sciences professor at Essex County College's West Essex campus.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Files Lawsuit to Settle Volunteer Firefighter's Estate
Peter Esposito left the borough $200,000 before he died of cancer in 2011.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Pavinci Italian Grill Hosts Armed Forces Relief Benefit
Event scheduled for Sunday, May 18.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Pulaski Skyway Closure Delays Expected to Increase Next Week
NJDOT warns of 'severe traffic delays and congestion' as two-year project enters second week.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
8 Confirmed Cases of Mumps Reported at Stevens Institute
Each of the students had been fully vaccinated, Hoboken school said.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Light Likely Sparked Boat Dealership Fire, Police Say
Marine Max showroom and roof suffered damage in early-morning blaze Wednesday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
East Hanover-Florham Park, NJ|News|
Closed Route 10 Dry Cleaners Leaves Customers Hanging
Any Garment Dry Cleaners went out of business last week.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montville, NJ|News|
Montville Police Warn of IRS Phone Scam
Scam is asking residents to make a payment over the phone.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff