Madison, NJ|News|
Snowstorm Closes Madison Schools Monday
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the area with 3 to 5 inches of snow possible.
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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Maplewood, NJ|News|
Local Choir Singers Perform With Queen Latifah at Super Bowl
Julia Galante, of Maplewood, and Colby Thall, of South Orange, took the stage at the big game Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
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Millburn-Short Hills, NJ|News|
Christie Played Less Hardball on High School Baseball Team
Governor opposed his father seeking legal action to block transfer student from taking his starting catching position.
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Livingston, NJ|News|
Christie Played Less Hardball on Livingston High Baseball Team
Governor opposed his father seeking legal action to block transfer student from taking his starting catching position.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Two Fans Stabbed at Ultimate Fighting Event in Newark
Pennsylvania man faces aggravated assault and weapons charges following incident at Prudential Center.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
Cold, Snow Return to Start the Week
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the area with 3 to 5 inches of snow possible.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Waterfront Walkway Portion Officially Opens
Hoboken mayor, Stevens president and other officials gather for ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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Long Valley, NJ|News|
Sinkhole Repairs Expected to Begin Monday
College View Drive roadway, sidewalks and properties damaged after water main break last week.
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Hackettstown, NJ|News|
Sinkhole Repairs Expected to Begin Monday
College View Drive roadway, sidewalks and properties damaged after water main break last week.
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Paramus, NJ|News|
BB Gun Causes Scare at Garden State Plaza
Clifton teen claimed he brought firearm to mall because he was afraid of other shoppers, according to report.
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West Orange, NJ|News|
Will Turtle Back Zoo's 'Essex Ed' See His Shadow?
Zoo's resident groundhog will give his annual weather forecast and will also predict the Super Bowl winner on Sunday.
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Justin Bieber's Plane Grounded in North Jersey
Troubled pop star's aircraft, registered to Parsippany-based company, searched for drugs at Teterboro Airport.
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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ|News|
Justin Bieber's Plane Grounded in Bergen County
Troubled pop star's aircraft searched for drugs at Teterboro Airport.
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
65 Pounds of Pot, Super Bowl Stars' Homecoming Top State News
Buttered razor blades, flood insurance rate hikes delayed also make headlines.
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Montclair, NJ|News|
65 Pounds of Pot, Super Bowl Stars' Homecoming Top State News
Buttered razor blades, flood insurance rate hikes delayed also make headlines.
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Bloomfield, NJ|News|
Bloomfield Woman Accused of Leaving Toddler Alone in Minivan
Rita Antwi, 24, allegedly left 1-year-old unattended for at least 20 minutes, witnesses told police.
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Madison, NJ|News|
NY Jet Did Not Violate NFL Drug Policy, Players Association Chief Says
Madison resident Kellen Winslow was allegedly caught with synthetic marijuana and accused of a lewd act in parked car.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Christie: Newark Superintendent Making Students, Schools, Parents a Priority
Governor touts Cami Anderson's approach to education reform.
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Hoboken, NJ|News|
Emails Show Mounting Pressure for Rockefeller Project
May meeting with DEP officials came days before mayor's encounter with Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno.
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Montville, NJ|News|
'Real Housewives' Giudices Should Not Get Separate Trials, Prosecutors Urge
'Preserving marital harmony' not a reason to try Joe and Teresa Giudice separately, U.S. Attorney's Office says.
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