Newark, NJ|News|
Essex Assemblyman Proposes Lowering Turnpike Tolls During Pulaski Closure
No major delays reported Monday at the Hudson River crossings on the first weekday of the two-year project.
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|
Melting Pot Closes Hoboken Restaurant
Fondue restaurant shut its doors Monday after opening on Sinatra Drive in October 2007.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Ex-Picatinny Employee Accused of Having Radioactive Materials in Sparta Home
Joseph Gibeau accused of having Uranium 235 and Americium 241 within reach of children and stealing items from Picatinny.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Spring Fling Returns for 5th Year
Event will be held Saturday at Glenfield Park.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Author Pens Book on Teen's Struggle to Survive Bird Flu
Yvonne Ventresca's 'Pandemic' to be released in May.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Lacrosse Camp Teams Up to Help Children With Brain Tumors
Building Blocks Lacrosse will donate a portion of its camp proceeds for one week in July to The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Lacrosse Camp Teams Up to Help Children With Brain Tumors
Building Blocks Lacrosse will donate a portion of its camp proceeds for one week in July to The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Prospective Buyers Caught Touring Home in Middle of the Night, Police Say
Neighbor alerted police that several people were inside vacant home with flashlights at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, police said.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
$30M South Orange Avenue Project County's Largest in 'Last Generation'
Two-year plan will enhance safety and drainage along two-mile stretch through South Mountain Reservation.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
'South Pacific' Now On Stage at Paper Mill Playhouse
Musical runs through May 4.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Nearly 3,000 Participate in Grace Church's Easter Egg Hunt
Annual event featured 15,000 eggs, four bunnies, bounce houses, games and more at Mama Johnson Field.
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Caldwells|News|
Caldwell High Celebrates New Softball Dugouts
Donations from throughout the community helped fund the project.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Two Newark Men Drown in Hudson River Near Pier C in Hoboken
One man died trying to save his friend, according to report.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Vote Delayed as Controversial Footpath Spurs Heated Debate
Chatham Township Committee tables making a decision until April 26 meeting.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Christie Town Hall, School Lockdown, Proposed Dam Controversy Top Essex News
Bail increased for college student charged in fatal crash, second arrest made in Newark mayoral candidate's bus fire also make headlines.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Teaneck Man Accused of Selling Prescription Pain Killers to Detective at Mall
21-year-old arrested Wednesday at the Garden State Plaza.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair's Stephen Colbert to Replace Letterman as 'Late Show' Host
Comedian signed a five-year contract to lead CBS show starting in 2015.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Woman's Life Threatened in Apparent Loan Scam
Man threatened to 'send some people' to kidnap, rape and kill the Hopatcong resident when she refused to pay more money.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Woman Accused of Throwing Baby, Holding Knife to Her Neck
5-month-old child suffered bruises to the left side of her face, report said.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
City Employee Accused of Having Guns, Running Pot Facility in Apartment
Joseph Casella, 32, a laborer with Hoboken's Parking Utility, has been suspended without pay.
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