Chatham, NJ|News|
Suspicious Fundraiser Page for Missing Long Hill Man Taken Down
Police warned David Bird's family had not authorized the fundraiser.
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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Montville, NJ|News|
Montville Schools Face Harlem Wizards for $500 Grant
Teachers and parents try win the funds for their school Saturday night.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Teaneck Post Office Closed After Roof Deemed Unsafe
West Englewood branch remains closed with all operations moved to the town's main office on Palisades Avenue.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
NY Man Caught Pimping Girl in Paramus, Prosecutor Says
Miguel Hernandez, 34, accused of transporting 16-year-old to various locations in NJ to meet clients for sex in exchange for money.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Fort Lee, NJ|News|
Alleged Teen Sex Assault at Fort Lee Motel Leads to Federal Charges
51-year-old East Brunswick resident met the victim in an online chat room and brought the 15-year-old to the Skyview Motel, authorities said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Police Caution Drivers of High Snow Mounds
Several accidents have occurred near intersections the past few days.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Resiliency Plan on Display at City Hall
Exhibit will be up through the end of March.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
Solar Panel Collapses Continue at Teaneck Schools
Canopy falls at Benjamin Franklin Middle School Thursday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Route 46 Parking Ban Takes Effect Due to 'Excessive' Snow
Parking prohibited starting Friday on the westbound side from Valentine to Warren streets.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Man Sought in Torching of Mayoral Candidate's Campaign Bus
Authorities seek identity of man seen in the area where Ras Baraka's bus was set on fire Sunday morning.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Paramus, NJ|News|
Burglars Caught With Stolen Items in Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Items stolen from a Paramus home earlier this week were found in vehicle, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|News|
Burglars Caught With Stolen Items in Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Pair had just broken into Fair Lawn residence when they were pulled over Tuesday night, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Teaneck, NJ|News|
Burglars Caught With Stolen Items in Teaneck Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Pair had just broken into Fair Lawn residence when they were pulled over Tuesday night, police said.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Columbia Boys, Girls Fencing Teams Advance to State Championship
Teams aim to sweep both titles next Wednesday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Schools Structurally Safe for Students to Return
Helen Morgan School classroom where ceiling tiles fell earlier this week remains closed until permanent fix is made.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Bike Share System Launches in Hoboken This Summer
City partners with Jersey City and Weehawken for program that will feature 800 smart-bikes, 50 bike stations and two full-service pavilions.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Montville, NJ|News|
Teachers of the Year, Budget Presentation on BOE Agenda
Meeting postponed to next Tuesday due to this week's snow.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hoboken, NJ|News|
Celebrate Black History Month at Hoboken Boys and Girls Club
15th annual Richard Hicks Black Youth Empowerment Luncheon will be held Saturday.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Police: Sparta Man Punches Woman's Car Window in Road Rage Incident
Sean Tinker, 41, charged with disorderly conduct after incident last week at the intersection of Sparta Avenue and Woodport Road.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff
Madison, NJ|News|
State Recognizes Madison, Partners for Innovative Problem Solving
Chief Executive Council for Madison receives state Community Affairs Award.
Mike Pignataro, Patch Staff