Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Man's Disappearance Remains a Mystery
Family offers $10,000 reward for information that helps find Andrew Jarzyk, 27, who was last seen early last Sunday morning.
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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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Bank Robber Linked to Recent String of Route 10 Incidents, Prosecutor Says
Succasunna man accused of three robberies in the past week, including a knifepoint incident at a gas station.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Dream Builders' Bash Raises Nearly $200K for Homeless Solutions
More than 300 people attended 14th annual event.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Campaign Bus Arsonist Apprehended, Prosecutor Says
Michael Benkowski was arrested Friday for torching mayoral candidate Ras Baraka's campaign bus, prosecutor said.
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Morristown, NJ|News|
Greystone Demolition Coming Soon, Alleged Bank Robber Caught Top Regional News
Teen who sued parents selects a college, construction to alter traffic near I-80 and I-287 in Parsippany also make headlines.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
National Crime Victims' Rights Week Recognized in Morris County
Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce will be keynote speaker at ceremony Monday in Morristown.
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Long Valley, NJ|News|
Washington Township Police Celebrate 50 Years of Service
Department will hold a ceremony in September to mark the milestone.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Last Chance for Taste of Madison Tickets
Annual event set for Monday at the Park Avenue Club.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Man Sought in Succasunna Bank Robbery
Photos released of man who passed note to teller of Wells Fargo Bank on Route 10 late Thursday afternoon.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Construction to Close Route 202 Ramp to I-80 in Parsippany for Months
Police advise using I-287 to access I-80 in either direction during the 6- to 12-week period.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|News|
Schooley's Mountain Fire Co. Hosts Pancake Breakfast With Easter Bunny
Event set for Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Generator, Air Compressor Stolen From Pickup Truck
Vehicle was parked outside the 4 C's motel on Sunday.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Easter Hunt Expands to 15,000 Eggs
Annual event set for Saturday, April 12 at Mama Johnson Field.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Police Warn of Phone, Internet Scams
Police advise to 'hang up the phone, delete the email and ignore the requests.'
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Chatham, NJ|News|
'Raising Resilient Girls' Presentation Thursday Night at Middle School
Simone Marean, executive director and co-founder of Girls Leadership Institute, will lead discussion.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Township Launches E-Newsletter
Newsletter to provide information on activities and aims to help improve communication between officials and community members.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Morris Teen Who Sued Her Parents Picks a College
Rachel Canning made the announcement on her Facebook page.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
$2K Mountain Bike Stolen From Unlocked Jeep
Bike was taken from the vehicle sometime between March 22 and March 31 on Brooklyn Mountain Road.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Annual Easter Fun Fest Returns to Downtown Madison
Participating businesses will hand out candy and toy-filled eggs and children can meet with the Easter Bunny on April 12.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Distracted Driving Focus of Chester Township Police This Month
Department participates in nationwide effort to crack down on handheld cell phone use and texting.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff