Wayne, NJ|News|
North Jersey Marine Loses Legs in Afghanistan Explosion
Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, was deployed one week after his wife gave birth to their daughter.
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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Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
Morris Marine Loses Legs in Afghanistan Explosion
Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, was deployed one week after his wife gave birth to their daughter.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Marine Loses Legs in Afghanistan Explosion
Sgt. Aaron Alonso, 25, was deployed one week after his wife gave birth to their daughter.
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Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham High Senior Recognized for Musical Talents
Bennett Wildauer was one of five selected as Mayo Performing Arts Center's February Students of the Month.
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Madison, NJ|News|
10 Highest-Paid Madison Employees in 2013
Borough Administrator Ray Codey was the lone non-police officer among the top-10 earners last year.
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Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Drunken Driver Spits on Officer, Resists Arrest, Police Say
Pennsylvania man faces numerous charges following motor vehicle stop Friday on Route 46.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken Rejects Request to Help Gov's 'Parallel' Probe Into Sandy Fund Allegations
'We question whether it is appropriate for the governor's office, in essence, to be investigating itself,' Zimmer's attorney says.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Man Pleads Guilty to Burglarizing Township Home
Benjamin P. Averill, 20, admitted to breaking into residence in August 2012.
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Hopatcong-Sparta, NJ|News|
Sparta Mayor Confident in New Town Manager, Despite Ticket-Fixing Allegations
William Close, who was not implicated, had knowledge of prosecutor's office probe into alleged scheme involving Dover employees.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
Snow-Covered Bus Stops: Who's to Blame?
As many NJ commuters struggle to navigate mounds of snow, it remains unclear who's responsible for clearing the areas.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Icy Conditions Suspend Plowing of Parking Lanes
Residents do not need to move vehicles, but city will plow open spaces where available.
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Montville, NJ|News|
Nor'easter Postpones Integrated Preschool Open House
Information session will be held Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Valley View Elementary School.
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Montville, NJ|News|
Math SuperBowl Equals Fun, Educational Experience for Montville Students
The fourth annual bowl featured 58 Hillsdale Elementary School fourth-graders.
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ|News|
Help for the Longtime Unemployed Takes Step Forward
Founder of North Jersey job search and network group attends unemployment meeting with President Obama and CEOs.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Hoboken 13-Year-Old Wins Hudson County Spelling Bee
Edward Horan, a student at The Hudson School, captured the 55th annual event on Saturday.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Resident Accused of Dumping Booze Bottles at Park
Bethel Sendall, 46, allegedly dumped empty beer and alcohol bottles at Ackerson Field's parking lot.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Cops: Jefferson Man Smoked Pot in Bar Bathroom, Argued With Owner, Patrons
Joseph Bousa, 59, became 'verbally abusive' at Chabon's Bar, police said.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Jefferson Teen Accused of Home Burglary, Credit Card Theft
Cody Dohm, 19, faces burglary and drug possession charges.
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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Arthouse Film Festival Gears Up for 10-Week Run
South Orange-Maplewood Adult School now offers Filmmakers Symposium’s Arthouse Film Festival.
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Montville, NJ|News|
Montville High 'Stars' Shine Bright in Second Marking Period
Ben Gaudiosi, Kayla Lewis, Isaac Minkoff, Anthony Pizzi and Deanna Passaretti recognized in ShopRite program.
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