Montville, NJ|News|
'Real Housewives' Stars to Plead Guilty to Fraud, Report Says
Teresa and Joe Giudice could each face jail time under plea agreement.
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|
Bar Crawls Keep St. Patrick's Day Tradition Alive in Hoboken
Annual celebration returns Saturday, minus the parade.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Examine Revenue Options Before Making Cuts, Councilman Says
Yitz Stern says real estate revenue can make a big impact in Teaneck.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Morristown, NJ|News|
Ex-Morris County Court Officer Accused of Stealing $112K
Scott Forsbrey, 52, of Randolph, allegedly kept funds intended for creditors over a two-year period.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Hackettstown Teen Punched in Dispute, Police Say
Two 18-year-olds charged in Tuesday incident in the area of Monroe and West Plane streets.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Taste of Chatham Tickets Sold Out
The 13th annual event will be held Friday night at the Fairmount Country Club.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Well-Strung Rocks Out for North Jersey Pride at SOPAC
Nancy And David Fine Jewels of Millburn is co-sponsoring benefit concert next month.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Ex-Private School Substitute Teacher Gets 12 Years for Distributing Child Porn
Guy West, 45, who was a permanent sub at Stevens Cooperative School, pleaded guilty to sharing images and videos online.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Taste of Madison Brings Napa Valley Flavor to Annual Event
Food and drink gala set for April 7 at The Park Avenue Club.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
Prosecutor: Man Wanted in Hammer Attack Caught After High-Speed Chase
Hackensack man was caught in a Franklin Lakes crash after he struck his Teaneck girlfriend in the head with a hammer several times, stole cash and her car, prosecutor said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Hammer-Wielding Boyfriend Tried to Kill Teaneck Woman, Prosecutor Says
Hackensack man stole victim's car and led authorities on a high-speed chase Wednesday before crashing into tree, authorities said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Tenant Accused of Pawning Hopatcong Landlord's Jewelry
25-year-old man allegedly stole more than $50,000 in items from Oaklahoma Trail residence.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Morris County Man Likely Targeted in Newark Homicide, Prosecutor Says
Jimmy Emporellis, 34, was found in a parked car Monday morning on South 10th Street.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Man Targeted in Newark Homicide
Authorities say Jimmy Emporellis was likely targeted in Monday morning incident.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Forest Hill Community Featured in New Book
Authors to have hold book release and signing Wednesday night at Newark library's Centennial Hall.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Hopatcong Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Her Mom
Mirna Bolanos, 31, is accused of beating longtime Hopatcong Schools custodian Ligia Bolanos with a baseball bat last summer.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Mayor 'Outraged' Over Video Showing Cops Hitting Man, Failed Internal Probe
Michael Venezia says 'behavior is unacceptable,' calls for prosecutor's office investigation.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Pulaski Skyway Northbound to Close in April for 2 Years
Northbound traffic between Newark and Jersey City will need to use an alternate route.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Pulaski Skyway Northbound to Close in April for 2 Years
Northbound traffic between Newark and Jersey City will need to use an alternate route.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Paratrooper Wins $100K in Lottery
Jerry Pavlick, 76, was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff