Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Quick Chek Thieves Plead Guilty to Robbery, Hitting Gas Attendant With Car
Brian Howell and Steven McCabe robbed a Quick Chek employee of nearly $300 and ran him over while trying to get away.
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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Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Parking Restricted to One Side of Roadways Due to Snow Mounds
Vehicles can only be parked on the even-numbered sides of roadways except for Route 46.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
Internet Safety Forum Set for Thursday
Officials to discuss sexting, bullying, hacking, ID theft and other online topics at free event at Richard Rodda Community Center.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Pair Shot Dead on Newark Street Identified
Two city residents were killed early Saturday morning in the area of West Bigelow Street and Milford Avenue.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Christie's Childhood Cop Friend Toured GWB Lane Closures, Report Says
Lt. Thomas 'Chip' Michaels grew up with governor in Livingston and examined traffic impact of lane closures with David Wildstein.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Frustrations Mount as Snow Mounds Pile Up
Winter storm remnants causing hazards for motorists and pedestrians.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison High 'Mad Science' Robotics Team Preps for States
Squad places second among 24 teams in recent event.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
New Offense, Balanced Approach Fuels Sixth-Grade Basketball Team
Team reels off seven wins in eight games after slow start to the season.
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Teaneck, NJ|News|
Snow Collapses Three Large Solar Panels at Bryant School
No one injured but 10 cars trapped beneath fallen panels.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Two Dead in Newark Street Shooting
Victims were found in the area of Bigelow Street and Milford Avenue early Saturday morning.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Digs Out From Nor'easter, Another Storm on the Way
With more than a foot of snow already on the ground, up to 3 more inches is expected on Saturday.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
North Jersey Snowfall Totals
After more than a foot of snow was recorded throughout the region, 3 more inches are expected Saturday.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Snow Route Restrictions Lifted, Parking Meters Suspended Through Monday
Vehicles can also be parked at municipal garages for a discounted rate until 8 p.m. Sunday.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Police to Conduct Drill at High School
Training exercise Tuesday not expected to impact traffic in the area.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Police Urge Caution on Roadways, More Snow on the Way
Motorists should be careful of high snow mounds near intersections and pedestrians clearing driveways, police said.
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Montville, NJ|News|
Spring Break Cut Short, Schools in Session on Presidents Day
Montville has used seven snow days so far, three more than what was allotted in the district calendar.
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Montville, NJ|News|
Montville Schools Closed in Storm's Aftermath
District had initially announced a two-hour delayed opening, but changed to a snow day early Friday morning.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Schools Delayed in Storm's Aftermath
Township mayor says crews will remove snow from 'critical intersections' over the next two weeks.
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Madison, NJ|News|
Madison Municipal Offices Open Late in Wake of Storm
Garbage pickup on schedule for Friday, but residents asked to not leave cans in the street.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Scenes as Nor'easter Dumps a Foot of Snow
Residents take to Twitter to post photos of Thursday's storm.
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