Meadowlands Magazine: November 2020

NOVEMBER 2020

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN JOHN THEURER CANCER CENTER DOG’S PLAYFUL ANTICS LEAD TO BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSES FOR WOMAN, AGE 37, AND HER SISTER, AGE 38 Pg. 18

PROCURE PROTON THERAPY CENTER ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH HACKENSACK MERIDIAN JOHN THEURER CANCER CENTER Pg. 23

Meadowlands Area Health & Wellness Resource Guide Pg. 14

10 Ways Horizon BCBSNJ Is Tackling the Cost of Healthcare Pg. 16

The MC Pivots Forward: New Strategies for Maximizing Membership Value & Regional Economic Development Pg. 4

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LEADERSHIP COUNCIL American Dream BCB Community Bank Bergen Community College Bergen Engineering/ Branca Properties Boiling Springs Savings Bank Contracting LLC Delta Dental Edison Properties ELEC 825 | Engineers LaborManagement Cooperative Ernst & Young, LLP Eastwick Colleges EZ Ride Forsgate Industrial Partners Genova Burns Goya Foods Hackensack University Medical Center Hartz Mountain Industries Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJNYC Hospital for Special Surgery IBEW 164 In Thyme Catered

Events J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, Inc. Kearny Bank Lakeland Bank Langan Engineering New Jersey-NYC McGowan Builders, Inc. Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment M&T Bank MWWPR NAI James E. Hanson, Inc. New York Jets NJ Sharing Network NJM Insurance Group NJSEA Onyx Equities, LLC Personal Touch Experience PSE&G Quest Diagnostics Russo Development Scarinci Hollenbeck TD Bank Suez Water New Jersey Inc. Verizon Wacoal America WSP

Publisher: Meadowlands Media, a division of the Meadowlands Chamber 1099 Wall Street West, Suite 100 Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 (201) 939-0707 Director of Communications & Publications: Joe Garavente Email submissions: jgaravente@meadowlands.org Advertising Director: Martha Morley, Greer Enterprises, Inc. (201) 493-7996 Design: Stephanie Kowalsky, Eighty6 Printing: A&P Printing Meadowlands Magazine Distribution: MTM Resources Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any artwork, editorial material or copy prepared by Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce and appearing in this publication is strictly prohibited without written consent of the publisher. Additional magazines and reprints of articles are available.

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FEATURES

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Meadowlands Health & Wellness Guide

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On the Cover: Dog’s Playful Antics Lead to Breast Cancer Diagnoses for Woman, Age 37, and Her Sister, Age 38

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ProCure Proton Therapy Center announces affiliation with Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center

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BUSINESS REPORT “Now more than ever, we’re connecting Meadowlands businesses with the critical news and resources they need to stay ahead.”

Forward

The Business Report’s theme to you last issue was ‘Onward’ because after speaking to so many business owners, a better future is too often not clearly in sight. I felt the need to help motivate members to think about how to pivot their businesses and to also let them know they were not alone.

This issue’s report is a continuation of Onward, gaining the focus to see a better future by looking through the windshield. Looking Forward, as opposed to looking in the rearview mirror at where we’ve been. The future is what we will make it, despite the roadblocks and challenges of this pandemic. And I hope you will join me in saying there is no giving up. Forward is the only way!

The MC pivots Forward

As we move forward with the MC’s calendar, we have postponed and pushed some events forward – but we continue to advance and strengthen the MC in so many ways.

As I write this note to you, the management team is preparing to implement a new virtual event software tool, Blitzr, which allows one-onone networking so members can still build relationships – even virtually.

We will advance this platform as we take it through its Beta version in the coming months. Watch for information on the next Blitzr Monthly Networking Meeting which is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 19.

Despite pushing some premier events into the future, our committees and councils will continue to offer virtual programming – offering terrific and timely content at low-cost or no-cost. By the way, we are now posting all of our webinar content online for later viewing so members can take advantage of programs if they didn’t have a chance to attend.

We are also excited to welcome new Board members, who will help shape the future of the MC. Please join us for the important event.

Help us grow our membership

As part of our efforts to reenergize our membership, we will be hosting both an in-person Open House (Nov. 10) and a virtual Open House (Nov. 17). These sessions are aimed at providing prospective members with an opportunity to become part of Team Meadowlands. I am asking all members to help us identify business associates that can benefit from membership with the MC. Please consider helping by sending your lead to Angela Kubisky, Volunteer Leader, at akubisky@meadowlands.org or Alex Gulino, Manager of Member Success, at agulino@meadowlands.org so we can provide personalized invites to these sessions. If someone you refer becomes a member, you receive a referral credit of 10% of the paid membership dues as a Referral Reward.

Maximize your membership

We fully understand that members need to get the most value from their investment of time and money with the MC. On Tuesday, December 1st we will host a morning session talking about how best to maximize your membership. Members of our board along with committee chairs and theMC management team will be on hand to talk about how to use the MC as the great tool that it is. We will host this live at the MCHQ with a limited capacity and all safety protocols in place.

Information about these programs can be found at: meadowlands.org Let’s go Forward together, wearing our masks!

Respectfully and with great purpose,

Virtual Annual Meeting

On Thursday, November 12th, we will reorganize our Board of Advisors and Trustees of the 2040 Foundation by hosting our premier Annual Meeting virtually. We have two keynote speakers for this event: First will be Fletch Creamer Jr., recently retired CEO of J Fletcher Creamer & Son and current Chairman of the Board for the 2040 Foundation. Fletch will be joined by Bob Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health who will talk about how HMH is helping businesses open safely and how the future of healthcare will affect economic development in the years ahead. HMH is also featured on the cover of this issue with a feature story on page 18.

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Jim Kirkos President & CEO Meadowlands Chamber

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LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Keys to Engaged Participation in a Virtual Meeting

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his column has shared tips for leading virtual meetings but the best leaders also must understand how to be an active and engaged participant in virtual meetings, which does not come naturally to most people. COVID-19 has forced many of us to learn a new mode of communicating virtually using a variety of video platforms. Consider the following the next time you are participating in a virtual meeting: • Make sure everyone can hear you. Be sure the microphone is close enough to pick up your voice. Set up your laptop, phone or iPad in a quiet space without a lot of background noise, which can be distracting not only to you, but also to others in the meeting, when it is your time to speak in the meeting.

• Stay muted: As soon as you enter a virtual meeting, mute your microphone until it is your time to speak. This will avoid background noise or activities like typing while people are speaking.

• Make eye contact: Look into the camera, not at the screen, while you are talking. This is not at all natural, as staring into the little green dot near your computer’s camera feels awkward, but it is essential so that participants feel as if you are looking at them. Conversely, actually looking at participants on your screen while you are talking can cause your eyes to dart around.

• Hardwire your computer into the internet: Sure, Zoom will work well via Wi-Fi most of the time, but a hardwire helps to ensure best quality and consistency. And, if your Wi-Fi isn’t working, get creative and hop on your phone using LTE. • Stay centered: Adjust your camera so you are equally centered on screen. Right before you enter the meeting, you have the opportunity to see yourself before everyone else sees you, so use that time to adjust the positioning of your computer so that you are centered and looking straight into the camera, rather than up or down.

• Be polite: Hold off on eating and multitasking. Remember, everyone can see you so choose your actions accordingly.

Also, if you need to step away, say so. Politely excuse yourself rather than just walking away.

• Don’t fidget. Tapping your pencil, playing with your hair, looking anywhere but at the screen can all distract other participants. While you are muted, talking to people in the physical room you are in that are off screen sends the message that you are not truly engaged and in the moment in the virtual meeting. Keep movement to a minimum.

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• Dress to impress: If you are home, it is tempting to simply stay in your pajamas or a sweatshirt, but you should treat the meeting as you would an in-person meeting.

• Get involved: If you are the host, it is your job to engage everyone in the meeting. Call participants by name to “force” engagement and to get them involved. If you are a participant, find an opportunity to offer feedback or ask a question.

• Be on time: Jump on a few minutes early to ensure the internet connection, video and microphone are working correctly.

• Get present. Be present. Stay present: Avoid distractions such as checking your text messages or e-mail. If you have to deal with one of your children or the family dog, just say so and then politely step away.

• Finally, get engaged and stay engaged: Force yourself to listen on a deeper level. Remote communication at this level is very different than being face to face in a meeting. It requires a deeper level of concentration.

Steve Adubato, PhD, is the anchor of several programs on PBS stations WNET and NJTV and is the author of five books including his latest, “Lessons in Leadership” and “What Were They Thinking”, which examines crisis communication and leadership during challenging times. Steve’s “Lessons in Leadership” video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on News 12+.

Log on to www.Stand-Deliver.com to watch this video podcast, or subscribe to the podcast on Google Play, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

Steve also provides executive leadership coaching for a variety of organizations both regionally and nationally. For more information and to find other articles Steve has written on communication and leadership in challenging times, visit www.Stand-Deliver.com

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REAL ESTATE

Vermella East

Putting Kearny’s Hudson Pointe on the map with an edgy urban vibe and chic industrial touches

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he first of more than 40 residents have begun moving into Vermella East, Russo Development’s latest luxury rental apartment community, located in Kearny’s newly-established Hudson Pointe residential and retail district.

Vermella East’s location in Hudson Pointe, a walkable neighborhood offering well-known retail and dining options and highlighted by the seven-mile scenic Passaic River Walkway, makes the simple act of coming home truly feel like arriving at a destination.

The club room, the nexus of the community’s amenity offerings, sets the tone in what the developer is calling a sophisticated industrial aesthetic, enchanting residents and visitors with a boutique hotel vibe tastefully adorned with elements to respect its history as the site of a former factory.

Vermella East is already 20% leased just weeks after the leasing office officially moved on-site, indicating that its opening rental pace could even surpass that of Russo Development’s other two communities in Kearny. Vermella West’s 280 units, also on Passaic Ave., and Vermella Crossing, a 230-unit community with a CVS and Investor’s Bank at Schuyler and Bergen Avenues, have both been consistently at a 98% occupancy rate since opening in 2018 and 2015 respectively.

“Our Kearny communities are very appealing to people who might have once considered renting in New York City or Jersey City as here they can get a larger and brand new rental apartment, have more ways to enjoy time spent at the on-site common areas, and access to our expansive outdoor space,” says Adam Pasternack, President of Russo Property Management. “Our strategy to build mid-rise, highly-amenitized buildings in a campus environment long-precedes the COVID-19 quarantine, but is very appealing now 8

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that people are looking for their rental dollar to go farther while enjoying a less dense work-from-home-friendly environment.”

Vermella’s signature amenity package includes a resort-style pool, multi-level fitness center featuring Fitness on Demand and a yoga studio, a game room with billiards and TVs, a clubhouse with ample coworking spaces, and other outdoor amenities including a dog run and spacious lounge areas complete with barbeque grills and firepits. Vermella East looks forward to beginning a robust community events program, which will include yoga classes, cooking demonstrations, and specialty curated events.

Vermella East is also located within walking distance of the Kearny Commons retail corridor with Shoprite, BJ’s, Marshalls, LA Fitness, Ulta Beauty, Starbucks, Chipotle and a new urgent care center.

Vermella East’s contemporary studio, one and two-bedroom residences feature gourmet kitchens where energy efficient appliances are complemented by custom cabinets, quartz countertops and ceramic tile backsplashes. All have nine-foot ceilings, spacious floorplans, ample storage space, in-home washer-dryers and convenient smart locks with leases starting at mid $1,700’s.

“We want everyone who is considering living with us to feel comfortable from the moment they discover us online,” continues Mr. Pasternack. “We’re committed to Kearny long term and creating a neighborhood through our relationships with town leaders as well as our new residents. We are very excited to further develop the Hudson Pointe sub-market and look forward to growing our roots even deeper.”

Residents are nearby to both Hudson and Essex County as well as the emerging entertainment and revitalized business districts in

Newark and Harrison. Commutes from Vermella East are especially convenient by car, via major highways including Route 280 and the NJ Turnpike, or the private shuttle service to the Harrison PATH Station, allowing easy access to major cities. Air travelers will also enjoy the convenience of being near Newark Liberty International Airport.

About Vermella The Vermella residential brand creates a new set of expectations for multi-family luxury development in New Jersey. Vermella’s mission of providing high quality construction, attention to detail and passion for design – often in unexpected but compelling locations – is reflected in the over 2,100 units Russo has completed since 2014, and the 3,500+ additional units it currently has under construction or planned during the next 5 years. Vermella’s signature red promises its residents superb value, exceptional amenities and attentive management by Russo Property Management staff. To learn more about Vermella residences, please visit www. vermellanj.com.

Russo Development is one of the most

active, privately held developers of industrial, data centers and multifamily properties serving the New Jersey market. Russo has earned a reputation for well-planned developments that are distinguished by their emphasis on detail and quality. Over their 45-year history, Russo has completed more than 8 million square feet of industrial projects and has become one of the largest

owners of data center space in the New York metropolitan area. The firm has also completed approximately 1,500 rental apartments during the past several years and has a multi-family pipeline of over 3,500 units planned in various New Jersey communities over the next five years. To learn more about the firm’s philosophies and hallmarks, please visit www.russodevelopment.com

Russo Development is a designer, builder and owner of commercial, residential and mission-critical properties throughout the New York metropolitan area.

With over 2,100 luxury apartment homes throughout North Jersey, we have what you desire in your new home. Visit VermellaNJ.com for details about all of our communities.

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201.487.5657 | www.russodevelopment.com | www.VermellaNJ.com

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BANKING & FINANCE

Kearny Bank Launches New Products

Helping clients reduce stress, save time amid pandemic with new product offerings

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s the coronavirus pandemic continues disrupting daily lives, Kearny Bank has responded by introducing a lineup of new business and personal banking products.

Collectively, these offerings are intended to streamline the process of managing financial resources, with an emphasis on decreasing stress and the time clients dedicate to banking-related tasks. More specifically, the new products were developed as customized solutions to the tremendously varied needs of all Kearny Bank clients, from individuals to small, midsized and large businesses.

“The coronavirus experience has altered how the world functions, and that will continue,” says Kearny Bank Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer Anthony Bilotta. “For right now, we’re focused on making it both faster and easier to manage funds.

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This reduces our clients’ stress levels … which is exactly what’s needed in these extremely challenging times.”

Kearny Bank’s new products include: Relationship Checking and Relationship Building Money Market accounts With Relationship Checking and Relationship Building Money Market accounts the emphasis is on maximizing earnings, while enjoying exceptional client service. Relationship Checking enables clients to open an account by depositing a minimum of $2,500 in new funds (i.e., money from outside Kearny Bank), and then maintain an average balance at that level, along with other qualifications. Also provided are enhanced CD rates, plus the option of a free and upgraded Rewards Debit Card or a free GenGold Advantage® November 2020

membership.

With Relationship Building Money Market, an account may be opened with a $15,000 minimum deposit. The annual percentage yield rate is extremely competitive, and there’s no limit on interest earned. Kearny Bank clients also have the option of opening a combination of the checking and money market accounts.

Kearny Insured Liquidity Sweep The ideal solution for anyone interested in liquidity with stellar safety and security, a Kearny Insured Liquidity Sweep account program provides access to a network of U.S. banks. Together, these institutions are able to offer millions of dollars in FDIC insurance coverage.

Built-in capabilities – including daily balance reporting and automatic fund transfers to meet daily balance needs –

make managing funds simple. Particularly in challenging, unstable times, it’s an exceptional way to protect deposits while maintaining fiscal flexibility.

Online Account Opening Another key Kearny Bank service that greatly simplifies banking during the pandemic is online opening of accounts.

Clients can set up a Relationship Checking, High Yield Checking, Cash Back Checking, Senior Checking, E-Z Checking, Relationship Building Money Market, or Statement Savings account online, and it only takes about 10 minutes.

Additional details on Kearny Bank’s personal banking products are available

BERGEN ENGINEERING CO. Building Contractors – Construction Managers 375 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Phone: 201- 438- 4700

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Richard Branca, President 60 Years of Construction Excellence www.BEConline.com

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Treasury Management products/ services Kearny Bank is offering clients an array of Treasury Management offerings designed to support a broad range of business needs. Included are: • The recently announced ZRent and ZDeposit digital, property management services, available to bank clients at no cost. Developed by ZSuite Technologies, these products make it easier for landlords and property managers to electronically and securely collect rent and manage tenant security deposit accounts from any device that provides online access. And, an addition to Kearny Bank’s ZSuite lineup – ZEscrow – will be introduced shortly.

• The comprehensive Business Analyzed Checking program is designed for businesses with

multiple accounts, high transaction volumes, and treasury management service needs. It’s the ultimate solution for streamlining banking activity, enabling clients to trim costs and spend less time banking, while earning credits on qualified balances that offset monthly fees.

Consolidated statements simplify record-keeping, providing more time for actually doing business.

• A payroll service is slated to launch later this year, address human resource managerial needs.

at https://www.kearnybank.com/personalbanking. Information on business products is available at https://www.kearnybank. com/business-banking.

On July 30, Kearny Bank announced that for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, its net income was $45 million – a $2.9 million increase compared to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019. This increase also reflects a 20% earnings increase per diluted share compared to the prior fiscal year.

Seamlessly melding the finest traditions of community banking with stateof-the-industry capabilities, Kearny Bank provides a range of progressive offerings to its personal and business banking clients. Established in 1884, and operating now from administrative headquarters in Fairfield, Kearny Bank is steadily expanding its footprint throughout New Jersey, as well as New York City’s Brooklyn and Staten Island boroughs. Additional details are available online at kearnybank. com; an overview video can be viewed at bit.ly/2IUWeWJ.

375 Murray Hill Parkway East Rutherford, NJ 07073 Phone: 201- 438- 4994

Fax: 201-935-2850

Richard Branca, President Quality Ownership, Management, and Development Since 1975

www.BrancaProperties.com

405 Murray Hill Parkway

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FEATURED MEMBER

NAI James E. Hanson Three Generations of Success

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ames E. Hanson began his real estate career at the age of 18. He specialized in commercial leasing and residential sales. When he founded James E. Hanson & Company in 1955, it became a family affair.

His sons Peter, Jon and Donald all worked for him and Peter remains the chairman of the company today. Peter’s son, William C. Hanson, was appointed President in 1993 – a role he stills holds to today.

Now on its third generation of the family business, the NAI James E. Hanson firm is dedicated to consulting with clients to help them make the best real estate decisions possible.

Earning client trust With two offices in New Jersey, Teterboro and Parsippany, and 73 employees, the firm is dedicated to creating and maintaining client relationships. Some of those relationships are AEW, HelloFresh, Norfolk Southern and more.

Full-service The firm offers a broad spectrum of services, such as brokerage, property management, financing, corporate services, healthcare and tenant representation. Clients are able to rely on the firm to handle their real estate decisions across these service areas.

A firm of distinction The long-standing success comes validated through the many awards won by NAI James E. Hanson. The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Award is the highest designation in real estate in the state of New Jersey. NAI has received this award six times. The firm has also received the NAI Global Awards 10 times and the NAIOP Award two times. The CoStar Power Broker award was created in 2005 and James E. Hanson has won every single year since. The firm’s award-winning success can be accredited to their devotion to attracting the best talent in the business.

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Supporting the community While the award-winning firm provides successful real estate services, the firm makes a strong initiative to give back to the community. The firm gives back to Boy Scouts of America, The Arc, West Bergen Mental Healthcare and Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC).

Looking ahead NAI James E. Hanson’s devotion to attracting strong talent and providing exceptional real estate services to clients is why the firm has been successful since 1955 and continues its success for generations to come.

Compassionate Care. Expert Treatment.

New Directions

The only Bergen County after-school program for adolescents to address serious emotional and behavioral issues.

New Directions is an innovative therapeutic program for adolescents that combines after-school care and therapy in a safe, enjoyable and caring environment.

• Telehealth group, individual, and family therapy • Enjoyable daily programming • Psychiatric evaluation and on-going assessment • For ages 12 through 17, Mondays–Thursdays, 12:00 pm–6:30 pm

Various Groups: LGBTQ+, Coping Skills, Stress Management, Family Relationships, Anger Management, Art Therapy, and more!

LEARN MORE AT: cbhcare.com or call 201.646.0333

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HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE Hospitals

Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ 07601 (201) 996-2000 Hospital for Special Surgery HSS Paramus Outpatient Center Paramus, NJ 07652 (201) 599-8000 Hudson Regional Hospital Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 392-3100 Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ 07047 (201) 854-5000

Health Service Organizations & Medical Providers

Act Now Foundation Dementia Center North Bergen (201) 721-6721 Agile Urgent Care Secaucus (201) 381-4800 At Home Sleep Solutions, LLC Fair Lawn (855) 859-3300 Bergen County Medical Initiative Hackensack (201) 342 2478 Drs. Brosnan, Clark & Montemurno Rutherford (201) 935-8550

Comprehensive Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. Lyndhurst (201) 935-3322

Focused

CORE Medical & Wellness, LLC Lyndhurst (888) 521-0688 Geria Dermatology Rutherford (201) 623-8000 Levine Eye Center Rutherford (201) 438-4418 Light The Way Midland Park (201) 444-8103

that simplify business banking!

Business Analyzed Checking

MedExpress Urgent Care Lodi (201) 843-3207 PSA Healthcare Hackensack (201) 645-4379

A comprehensive treasury management system that reduces costs and provides maximum flexibility.

Ridge Family Dental Lyndhurst (201) 939-5757 SportsCare Physical Therapy Centers Locations Throughout the Area sportscare1.com

800-273-3406 • kearnybank.com Weight Wellness Center Lyndhurst (201) 636-2143

Tailor-Made Smiles Rutherford (201) 933-7550

Home Care Services

Quest Diagnostics Locations Throughout The Area questdiagnostics.com

Proudly keeping New Jersey in Good Hands

Solutions

Comfort Keepers Secaucus (201) 340-2238

Dan Meredith Agency 201-355-8090

50 Union Avenue Rutherford allstate.com/kmeredith

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Delta Dental (800) 452-9310 deltadental.com

Insurance: Professional Services

Loving Care Agency, Inc East Rutherford (201) 939-4300

Allstate Insurance: Dan Meredith Rutherford (201) 355-8090

Senior Helpers Paramus (201) 968-5777

Allstate Insurance: Secaucus Secaucus (201) 867-2287

Health Insurance

The Ehnert Agency West Caldwell (973) 882-9110

Health Insurance through the Meadowlands Chamber Available to Qualifying MC Members Only (201) 939-0707 © 2018 Allstate Insurance Co.

Dental Insurance

Employee Benefits Advisors Group Ridgefield Park (201) 255-6239

MEADOWLANDS: HEALTH & WELLNESS GUIDE Professional Insurance Associates, Inc. Carlstadt (201) 438-7500

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VMM Benefits Inc. – Aflac Lyndhurst (201) 697-0203

Health Insurance Carriers

Aetna: www.aetna.com Amerihealth: www.amerihealth.com Assurant: www.assurant.com Cigna: www.cigna.com/smallgroup Guardian/Health Net: www.guardianlife.com Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield: www.horizonblue.com Oxford: www.oxhp.com Starmark: www.starmarkinc.com United Healthcare: www.uhc.com

PPE, Safety & Reopening Resources

Custom Safety Services, LLC Fair Lawn (201) 703-6966 LDI Color ToolBox (temperature sensing personnel management kiosk) (845) 656-1152 M Awards Plus (branded PPE and social distancing products) mawardsplus.com Meta Viable Solutions (various PPE and business reopening resources/consultancy) (201) 438-1500 R.S. Knapp / Napco Copy Graphics (safety signage) (201) 438-1500 Safety NJ (safety certification courses) Bloomfield (973) 320-3200

Spa & Wellness Services

Elite Salon & Spa Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 (201) 288-3136

Identity Materials Letterheads/Envelopes/Business Cards Notecards/Envelopes Notepads/Note Sheets Catalog/Booklet Envelopes Color Envelopes Regular/Window Envelopes Carbonless Forms Sheet/Padded/Tag Stock Forms Marketing Materials Brochures

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Digital & Offset Printing with Over 30 Years in Business Conveniently located in the Meadowlands Area Serving the Tri-State Area

For a complete list of services, visit our website at: www.impprinting.com

al-SHIELDS (various PPE including facial and respiratory protection, hand sanitizers, gloves and gowns) al-shields.com Carucci Safety & Equipment / MPT Rentals, Inc. Lyndhurst (201) 340-4880

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European Wax Center Rutherford (201) 935-9299 Oasys Day Spa Wood Ridge (201) 728-4212 Planet Sun, Inc. Rutherford (201) 941-6000 SoJo Spa Club Edgewater (201) 313-7200

Fitness Facilities & Gyms

High Exposure Rock Climbing/ Ninja Warrior Gym Northvale (201) 768-8600 LA Fitness Signature Club Secaucus (201) 751-9940 Shiva Shanti Yoga School Rutherford (201) 531-9642 The DOJO Rutherford (201) 933-3050

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Building sound relationships on a solid foundation.

Weiss Realty represents a broad range of private investors, retailers, property owners, health care and medical practitioners, and corporate clients.

As a respected client you are assured more than ever before a level of service and expertise that makes our company synonymous with significant real estate transactions.

250 Moonachie Road, Moonachie, NJ 07074 p: 201.814.1800 f: 201.814.1811 jweiss@jweissrealty.com www.jweissrealty.com

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

10 Ways Horizon Is Tackling the Cost of Healthcare

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ffordable healthcare is needed today more than ever. But long before today’s crisis, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) has been teaming up with doctors and hospitals to work on lowering costs for our members. Here are 10 ways we’ve done it so far.

While the pandemic raised the volume, cries for relief from ever-increasing costs have been part of the dialogue about the future of healthcare for decades.

To help make sure a COVID-19 diagnosis didn’t translate into extra financial hardship, health insurers like Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) stepped up to waive out-of-pocket costs for testing and treatment. For those unaffected by the virus, but in need of care for routine health issues, Horizon BCBSNJ eliminated cost-sharing for telemedicine.

But, pursuing more affordable healthcare for its members isn’t new for New Jersey’s top health insurer. Horizon BCBSNJ has been at it for more than a decade and we come at it from every angle you can imagine.

At the heart of Horizon BCBSNJ’s efforts is patient-focused care that focuses on improving quality as the path to lowering overall costs. By aligning its goals with like-minded doctors and putting patients first, Horizon BCBSNJ is able to help shift New Jersey’s healthcare system toward providing better care at lower costs.

This is accomplished in several ways. For one, we make it easier for members to find the right care and access lower-cost options.

And second, we help doctors better coordinate whole-person care – mind and body – while enabling them to share in the savings when they reach agreed-upon goals around quality, member experience and cost.

Some of these initiatives directly lower costs for members, whiles others work behind the scenes to keep costs across the healthcare system from rising as much as they otherwise could. Together, they help Horizon BCBSNJ be more efficient and Horizon BCBSNJ members get more out of their benefits.

Here are 10 ways we’re working with members and our healthcare partners to drive more affordable care in New Jersey.

Member-focused efforts 1. No-cost care when it matters most. When the pandemic hit, Horizon BCBSNJ delivered relief to its members in the form of no-cost diagnostic testing, telemedicine visits and treatments connected to COVID-19. What’s more, Horizon BCBSNJ supports members through life’s challenges with many services that require no additional costs – from immunizations for children to customized health coaching, and regular screenings and annual physicals 2. Helping members find affordable care that’s right for them.

Choosing the right place to get care can save members time and money. That’s why we educate members whether to have an urgent care or telemedicine visit vs. going to the ER when appropriate. And with our out-of-network cost calculator, members can plan for anticipated costs based on the type of care or procedure they receive

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3. Lowering the cost of prescription drugs. Drug costs can add up quickly, especially for brand-name medicines. We help doctors choose effective, lower-cost generic alternatives, providing them with members’ benefits information and out-of-pocket costs.

When doctors use this new software, patients could potentially save up to $250 or more with each prescription filled.

While generic medicines generally cost far less than brandname medicines, there are exceptions. Horizon BCBSNJ has partnered with a non-profit that plans to work with trusted, FDA-approved drug manufacturers to produce quality medicines that can compete with these high-priced generics. This first-ofits-kind partnership is setting the stage for lower drug prices down the road.

4. Prioritizing mental health and substance use treatment to avoid costly consequences. Overlooking mental health and substance use issues can lead to poor overall health, a potentially dangerous and costly outcome. Over the past few years Horizon BCBSNJ has increased access for mental health and addiction treatment programs, an effort that was expanded and accelerated during the pandemic. Members can now easily connect with licensed therapists online or sign up for innovative medication-assisted treatment for addiction. In one program for members struggling with opioid use disorder, adherence rates beat those of traditional treatment by 60 percent, for one-tenth of the cost.

5. Building healthier communities to stop costly conditions from growing. Housing, affordable healthy food and access to reliable transportation – so-called social determinants of health – can impact a person’s health as much as seeing a doctor. Our Community Health model links members to community resources to overcome these barriers and helps them navigate the healthcare system to get the care they need for preventable or chronic health conditions. Catching and addressing health problems early on helps avoid costly complications later on.

6. Providing plan options with lower premiums. Members don’t have to choose between more organized, personalized and coordinated care and affordable care. With an OMNIASM Health

Plan, members who choose designated doctors and hospitals, while still having access to Horizon BCBSNJ’s large provider network, get the benefit of patient-centered care and lower out-ofpocket costs. Premiums for OMNIA programs are 15 percent less expensive, on average, than comparable plans.

Healthcare professional-focused programs 7. Rewarding doctors for better quality to spread savings for all. To increase efficient, quality care, the healthcare system must move away from rewarding more tests and procedures over better health outcomes. Our innovative Episodes of Care program makes this move in a big way. It puts doctors in charge of coordinating all care for a specific medical condition or procedure, giving them responsibility for ensuring patients receive the best quality and most appropriate care possible. If the doctors successfully meet certain quality and cost targets, they share in the savings achieved.

8. Coordinating physical and mental health services for better, more efficient care. We help doctors easily identify patients with undiagnosed mental health or substance use challenges that may be tied to a medical condition – and then connect these patients to qualified, local in-network specialists. Patients get the right care at the right time, and doctors get the support they need to make it happen.

9. Painting a complete picture of patient health to promote cost-effective care. A flurry of doctor visits, diagnoses, prescriptions and lab work can make for a disjointed healthcare experience. We can provide doctors with a 360-degree view of all this information so

they can provide the best care to our members. This transparency helps ensure patients follow their doctors’ care directions, prevents duplicate procedures and tests, and holds doctors accountable for meeting quality standards and delivering cost-effective care.

10. Helping manage complex, costly conditions. People with both physical and mental health conditions make up a higher proportion of healthcare expenses, so it makes sense to treat them holistically. As part of our first-of-its-kind Integrated System of Care pilot program, we partnered with a local behavioral health agency to coordinate all kinds of physical, mental health and substance use care members need to stay healthy. This integrated approach drives down the total costs of care by, for example, reducing ER visits and hospitalizations.

Most of the programs are available to all Horizon BCBSNJ members, but check your benefits to determine eligibility.

Thomas Vincz is public relations manager at Horizon BCBSNJ. Horizon BCBSNJ, the state’s oldest and largest health insurer is a tax-paying, not-forprofit health service corporation, providing a wide array of medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance products and services. Horizon BCBSNJ is leading the transformation of healthcare in New Jersey by working with doctors and hospitals to deliver innovative, patient-centered programs that reward the quality, not quantity, of care patients receive. Learn more at HorizonBlue.com

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Sisters Amanda Tasca and Amy Niosi, pictured left to right

Dog’s Playful Antics Lead to Breast Cancer Diagnoses for Woman, Age 37, and Her Sister, Age 38 Amanda Tasca discovered a lump in her breast after her dog jumped on her, prompting her sister Amy to perform a breast self-exam that led to her own cancer diagnosis

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manda Tasca, age 37, of Vernon is a married hairdresser and the proud owner of two fun, loveable pug dogs. But Amanda never expected that the playful nature of one of her pugs, Daisy, would lead to her breast cancer diagnosis — and prompt her sister Amy Niosi, a 38-year-old high school teacher who lives in Wayne to perform a breast self-examination and discover that she also had breast cancer.

An accidental discovery One day, when Amanda was lying in bed, Daisy jumped on Amanda’s chest.

“After Daisy jumped on me, it really hurt,” said Amanda.

“When I checked my left breast to see if she scratched me, I felt a grape-sized lump.”

At first, Amanda didn’t think anything of the lump. She has fibrocystic breast tissue, which can cause breast tissue to feel lumpy or tender. However, she decided to mention her discovery to her OB/GYN a few weeks later during a checkup.

“My OB/GYN had a hard time finding the lump at first, but agreed that I should have it checked out,” said Amanda. “Because I was younger than age 40 and didn’t meet the criteria for routine mammograms, I needed a prescription for a mammogram and an ultrasound.”

Imaging tests performed at Amanda’s local community hospital confirmed the presence of a 2.5 cm tumor and a biopsy revealed that it was cancerous. Amanda was diagnosed with an early stage invasive ductal carcinoma.

“I got the call about my diagnosis the day before Thanksgiving [2019], and that was the only time I cried,” said

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Amanda. “After that, I was OK. I figured that because I had no control over the situation and it is what it is, I would do what I had to do to take care of it.”

Sharing the news: Amanda shared the news of her diagnosis with her family, including her sister, Amy — a married mom of a six-year-old daughter and a then-one-year-old son.

“As soon as I found out that Amanda’s lump was cancerous, I had a sick feeling in my stomach,” said Amy. “I thought, ‘I

have it, too.’”

On Thanksgiving Day, Amy tried to push the worrisome thought out of her mind. But that evening, she decided to do a breast self-exam — and sure enough, she felt a hard spot on the top of her right breast.

“Because of my sister’s diagnosis, I made an appointment [at my local hospital] right away,” said Amy. “After I had my imaging tests, the radiologist came in and said that she was concerned because it looked like cancer.”

Amy later learned that in addition to the tumor in her right breast, the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes under her arm.

Starting treatment — together After being diagnosed, Amy and Amanda chose to receive their cancer treatment at John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center.

“Our mom demanded that we switch to JTCC for our treatment, and we thought it was a good idea,” said Amanda.

One of the first steps in developing each sister’s treatment plan was having genetic testing. Genetic testing revealed that both Amy and Amanda — as well as their other sister — were BRCA1 and BRCA2 negative, meaning that they did not carry the most common genes that are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

Since Amanda’s tumor was relatively small and lymph nodes did not appear to be involved the plan was for surgery first.

She was given options of lumpectomy or a double mastectomy. Amanda said. “I decided that the best choice for me was a double mastectomy because I wanted to do everything I could do.”

Amanda underwent a successful surgery performed by Marson T. Davidson, MD, on Valentine’s Day 2020. Amanda said she experienced a smooth recovery.

“I probably shouldn’t have been doing this, but I was up and vacuuming a few days after surgery,” said Amanda.

“My mom kept telling me to relax, but other than some tightness in my chest, I felt fine.”

After recovering from her surgery, anti-hormonal therapy in the form of pills (Tamoxifen) was recommended to help decrease the risk of cancer

recurring. Tumor genetic testing revealed that chemotherapy was not likely to be of benefit and hence it was not recommended.

“I was so relieved that I didn’t have to have chemotherapy because I am a hairdresser, and I didn’t want to lose my hair,” In March 2020, Amanda and her husband started IVF [in vitro fertilization] to preserve their fertility, giving them the option to grow their family after Amanda’s cancer treatment is complete. The medical oncology and reproductive endocrinology teams worked closely together to coordinate this safely.

Care during COVID-19 While Amanda was preparing for surgery, Amy started chemotherapy to shrink her tumor. Because Amy’s tumor was larger than Amanda’s and had spread beyond into the surrounding lymph nodes, Amy needed a different treatment course, a combination of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation.

Amy’s chemotherapy regimen lasted from January to April 2020, which coincided with the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey. To protect her health, Amy took a leave of absence from her teaching job at Passaic Valley High School.

“I got a fever at the beginning of

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April, so my medical oncologist tested me for COVID-19 right away,” said Amy. “Fortunately, my test was negative.”

Like her sister, Amy also underwent a double mastectomy performed by Dr. Davidson. She had surgery in early June, followed by five weeks of post-surgical radiation. She is also receiving antihormonal therapy and is enrolling in a clinical trial looking at a novel therapy to help lower breast cancer recurrence.

“Since my sister already had surgery, I had an idea of what to expect,” said Amy. “And just like my sister’s, my recovery went very well.”

Reconstruction and survivorship Today, Amanda and Amy are thankful for the circumstances that led to their diagnoses. If not for Daisy — and all the events that followed — the pair agree that they may not have had such favorable outcomes.

“The timing of all this happened for a reason,” said Amy. Amanda underwent breast reconstruction surgery performed by Janet Yueh, MD, in July 2020 and is now receiving hormone therapy with the drug tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence. She is back to work as a hairdresser and is enjoying spending time with her husband and her pugs.

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Amy is in the process of breast reconstruction with Stephanie Cohen, MD, and is planning to have breast implant surgery in March 2021. She is savoring her time at home with her two children and looking forward to returning to her classroom.

Both women hope their story will encourage women — especially those under the age of 40, when routine breast cancer screenings are typically not recommended — to be proactive and advocate for their breast health.

“I think the message here is that women have to be aware of changes with their breasts, and if something isn’t right, they need to have it checked out,” said Amanda.

“I had recently had a baby and was having regular checkups with my OB/GYN, so I thought I was good,” said Amy. “However, my sister’s diagnosis inspired me to do a selfexam — something I haven’t done since high school — and I learned to be my own advocate.”

Throughout their treatment, the sisters encouraged each other and remained optimistic, which they believe was critical to their successful recovery.

“I took the view that my diagnosis was not the end-all. I figured, ‘Why get depressed? Why get upset?’” said Amanda.

“Breast cancer is hard, but I asked for help when I needed it and was determined to stay positive.”

“I never really worried about receiving treatment during COVID-19,” said Amy. “Going in for treatment seemed a little scary at first when everyone started wearing masks, but it was fine. Except for extra safety measures, all the staff acted normal and my treatment continued as scheduled.”

However, because chemotherapy can weaken the immune system and increase the chances of infection with viruses in the community, such as COVID-19, Amy’s medical oncologist Deena Mary Atieh Graham, MD, took extra precautions.

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Steps We Are Taking to Ensure Your Safety

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f you are hesitant to seek in-person care, please know we are prepared. We have enhanced our processes to protect the safety of our patients, team members and physicians – and our commitment to high-quality and compassionate care remains.

Please know we have taken the following actions: • Providing specially designated entrances at our hospitals for certain procedures and services.

• Monitoring the temperature of all patients, visitors, team members and physicians who enter our facilities.

• Rigorously cleaning and sanitizing all Hackensack Meridian facilities, including the use of ultra violet (UV) light cleaning and fogging. We have engaged a nationally recognized, third-party organization to oversee these significant efforts, including the testing of air, water and surfaces to make sure they’re safe for our patients and team members • Testing all patients staying at our hospitals.

• Providing masks to our patients, visitors, team members and physicians and requiring them to wear the masks when at our Hackensack Meridian facilities.

• Ensuring our team members and physicians have the appropriate personal protective equipment.

• Practicing social distancing throughout our facilities and wherever possible.

• Restricting visitation at all of our hospitals and nursing and rehabilitation facilities, consistent with directives from the state of New Jersey.

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ProCure Proton Therapy Center announces affiliation with Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center

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roCure Proton Therapy Center recently announced its new clinical affiliation with Hackensack Meridian Health.

“It has always been our mission to make proton therapy accessible to as many patients as possible,” said Dr. Brian Chon, medical director at ProCure Proton Therapy Center. “Our new partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health will provide them with the ability to offer the most technologically advanced method of delivering radiation treatments to tumors available today by means of proton therapy,” added Dr. Chon.

Unlike conventional radiation therapy, proton therapy delivers particles to the body at lower energy levels, and releases its energy upon impact with the tumor, so there is no “exit” dose. Thus, reducing exposure of radiation to nearby healthy tissues by over 60%. This is an especially important benefit when a tumor is located near critical organs or structures such as the brain, heart or spinal cord.

As proton therapy delivers highly targeted energy or pinpoint radiation with less toxicity, higher doses can be delivered to the tumor safely.

ProCure was the first to bring proton therapy to the tri-state region and remains the only center in New Jersey to offer Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS).

PBS is the most advanced form of proton therapy, which utilizes an ultranarrow proton beam that deposits a radiation dose more precisely within a tumor. PBS allows physicians to precisely “paint” the tumor with radiation, minimizing radiation exposure to healthy tissue and reducing the risk of side effects. Proton therapy is just as effective as conventional radiation therapy with much less toxicity.

Additionally, proton therapy is a treatment option for a wide range of cancers, including: • Childhood cancers • Brain tumors • Head and neck cancers • Breast cancer • Lung cancer • Prostate cancer • Re-irradiation of previously treated cancers • Sarcomas • Pancreatic cancers • Lymphomas • Esophageal cancers

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cancer,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO, Hackensack Meridian Health.

“Being able to offer the most technologically advanced method to deliver radiation treatment will allow our radiation oncologists to customize the best treatment options for our patients at John Theurer Cancer Center,” said Andre Goy, M.D., M.S., chairman and executive director, John Theurer Cancer Center. “Radiation therapy is undergoing a sort of renaissance with these novel radiation modalities. Our cancer care team has exceptional expertise and extraordinary tools to help patients make the best decisions for their care.”

“We are very excited to partner with Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest hospital system in New Jersey. We hope to work closely with the John Theurer Cancer Center to expand our clinical research studies to highlight the benefits of proton therapy,” noted Tom Wang, President, ProCure Proton Therapy Center.

To learn more about proton therapy at ProCure Proton Therapy Center or to schedule an appointment, visit us at www. procure.com or call 1-877-267-7891.

ProCure Proton Therapy Center located in Somerset opened in March 2012 and was the 10th proton treatment facility in the nation and the first in the NY/NJ tristate region. ProCure NJ is the only proton therapy center in NJ equipped with Pencil Beam Scanning (PBS). ProCure’s PBS technology expands the center’s ability to treat difficult and complicated tumors, and is reflective of a commitment to continually advance cancer treatment options. To date, ProCure NJ has treated over 5,000 patients and offers access to innovative clinical trials for breast, head & neck, lung GI, prostate and pediatric cancers. For more information, visit www.procure.com.

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carinci Hollenbeck’s Lyndhurst office recently welcomed the addition of three new associates who will be supporting the firm’s Education, Special Education and Public Law practice groups, according to Partner and Chair of the group, John G. Geppert.

Joining the firm’s Special Education law practice is Denise G. Verzella, a seasoned special education law attorney who was named as one of New Jersey Family Magazine’s Best New Jersey Lawyer for Families in 2020.

“We are very excited to welcome such an experienced special education attorney to join our section. She will be a great addition to our other seasoned special education practitioners,” stated Mr. Geppert.

Madelaine P. Hicks and Lawrence M. Teijido, will be joining the firm’s Public & Education law group and will focus their practice on the representation of the firm’s public sector and municipal clients in various Labor & Employment and Litigation matters.

“Speaking on behalf of the practice group as a whole, we are thrilled to welcome these new associates,” stated Mr. Geppert. “There are many challenges school districts are facing as they adjust to the so-called “new normal” and I feel we could not have hired a more well-rounded group of attorneys to support our public client base,” he continued.

Meet the Attorneys Madelaine P. Hicks is a member of the firm’s Public & Education law practice group, where she focuses her practice on the representation of public sector and municipal clients in various Labor & Employment and Litigation matters. Ms. Hicks currently focuses her practice on labor and employment law, working with other attorneys to represent public employers in disciplinary hearings, grievance arbitrations, and labor negotiations.

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Lawrence M. Teijido is a member of the firm’s Public & Education law practice group, where he works with public clients on a broad range of civil litigation matters. Mr. Teijido also focuses his practice on labor and employment law, supporting various municipalities and school administrations in various hearings, arbitrations and labor negotiations.

Email: lteijido@sh-law.com | Phone: 201-896-7217

Denise G. Verzella supports the firm’s Special Education law practice group, where she specializes in representing parents in disputes with their school districts. She regularly counsels parents and guardians on special education, general education, and HIB-related matters.

Email: dverzella@sh-law.com | Phone: 201-896-7241

About Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Public & Education Law Practice Over the years, Scarinci Hollenbeck has had the opportunity of working with some of the largest municipalities and counties in the State, as well as school districts, numerous planning and zoning boards, economic development authorities, utility authorities, and other public entities at every level of municipal, county and state government. The firm’s approach to public sector practice, together with our diversity of experience, allows us to provide our clients with comprehensive and cost-effective services across several disciplines of public law practice. Scarinci Hollenbeck has developed its public law practice with the expertise and specialization necessary to serve our public sector clients in a cost-effective and professional manner.

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Bagels Plus Big Bowls Little Plates Bonefish Grill Buffalo Wild Wings Burger Fi Café 455 (455 Plaza Drive) Carrabba’s Italian Grill Cheeseburger In Paradise Chili’s Chipotle Mexican Grill Cosi CUPS Frozen Yogurt Dunkin Donuts Houlihan’s In Thyme Plaza Café (100 Plaza Dr) Nikko Sushi & Bento Olive Garden (500 Route 3) Outback Steak House Panera Bread Press Coffee Bar (at Holiday Inn) Red Lobster Red Robin Starbucks Stefanos Mediterranean Grille Subway @ Mill Creek Subway @ Plaza The Urban Plum American Pub Tokyo Hibachi Asian Cuisine

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Bob’s Discount Furniture Bonefish Grill Casual Male XL HomeGoods Jenny Craig Kohl’s Marshalls Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Michaels Olive Garden (500 Route 3) PetSmart & PetsHotel Subway @ Mill Creek Supercuts TJ Maxx Verizon Wireless

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SECAUCUS OUTLETS Secaucus, NJ Burlington Coat Factory (275 Hartz Way)

Calvin Klein Company Store (30 Enterprise Ave)

Eileen Fisher (45a Enterprise Ave) Group USA (25 Enterprise Ave) Gucci (50 Hartz Way) Lenox (60 Enterprise Ave) Prato Menswear

201-866-1665 201-223-9760 201-866-0300 201-867-4455 201-392-2670 201-319-1980

201-864-1450 Rent the Runway Warehouse Store (100 Metro Way) 800-509-0842 Children’s Place 201-223-4849 (210 Meadowland Pkwy) Tommy Hilfiger (25 Enterprise Ave) 201-223-0601 Worth NY (210 Meadowland Pkwy) 201-605-2010 (210 Meadowland Pkwy)

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ENTERTAINMENT/FITNESS at HARMON MEADOW Kerasotes Theatres 1-800-Fandango (#1658) LA Fitness Signature Club 201-751-9940 Meadowlands Expo Center 201-330-7773

PLAZA at HARMON MEADOW

700 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ Art Gallery 201-902-0889 Bank Of America 201-319-0031 Chase Bank (450 Plaza Drive) 201-348-9204 Dunkin Donuts/Subway 201-617-9200 GNC 201-348-9549 Haircutter In The Meadow 201-863-3900 Harmon Meadow Jewelry Exchange 201-864-9666 Harmony Early Learning Center 201-348-2905 Pier 1 Imports 201-319-1110 Plaza Candy News & Lottery 201-520-0043 Raymour & Flanigan 201-809-1353 Sam’s Club (300 Park Place) 201-974-0702 Travel Meadows 201-348-3400 U.S. Post Office 201-866-6314 Walmart (400 Park Place) 201-325-9280

HARMON MEADOW HOTELS Secaucus, NJ Aloft Hotel Courtyard By Marriott

OPENING SOON

(455 Harmon Meadow Blvd)

Embassy Suites

(455 Plaza Drive)

Extended Stay America (1 Plaza Drive)

Meadowlands River Inn

(250 Harmon Meadow Blvd.)

Holiday Inn

(300 Plaza Drive)

Hyatt Place

(575 Park Plaza Drive)

La Quinta Inn and Suites (350 Lighting Way)

Residence Inn (800 Plaza Dr)

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LINCOLN HARBOR

1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken, NJ Info & Security Desk Best Wishes Cards & Gifts Blue Ale House Boogie Woogie Bagel Boys Bright Horizons Family Solutions CarePlus/CVS Pharmacy Chart House Estuary Living Houlihan’s Jack Austin’s Eat & Drink Lincoln Harbor Shoe Repair Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club NY Waterway Ruth’s Chris Steak House Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel Harbor Cleaners

201-348-3703 201-713-9762 Coming Soon 201-863-4666 201-351-5350 201-330-8147 201-348-6628 201-355-0455 201-863-4000 201-348-4444 609-505-1640 201-319-5100 800-53-Ferry 201-863-5100 201-617-5600 201-453-3300

HARTZ RESIDENTIAL

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201-643-1370 201-864-3004 201-223-1330 201-864-4832 201-330-0110 201-553-9143 201-864-4832 201-863-7700 201-293-0214 201-867-3543 201-583-0861 201-866-9111 201-330-7676 201-866-6279 201-553-6600

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LEASING UNITS 201-355-0455

LEASING UNITS SECAUCUS 201-271-1700

MEADOWLANDS TRANSPORTATION

AAA Giants Limousine & Car Service (201) 933-3313 Academy Bus, LLC (201) 420-7000 Axis Global Systems, LLC (718) 458-3666 Country Club Services (973) 376-4352 Empire CLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services (888) 826-3431

Lyft Lyft.com

Minuteman II Limousine and Car Service (973) 347-6100 NJ Transit (973) 491-8903, www.njtransit.com NY Waterway (201) 902-8700 Panorama Tours (973) 470-9700

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (908) 497-1234

State Shuttle (800) 427-3207

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (845) 537-6067

Stout’s Transportation Services (609) 883-8891

EZ Ride (201) 939-4242

Vander Plaat Executive Limo (201) 891-3856

EVENT PLANNING & CATERING SERVICES

16W Marketing Rutherford, (201) 635-8000

Cliffhanger Productions Inc. Rutherford, (201) 460-1489

4 Wall New York Moonachie, (201) 329-9878

Cutting Edge Entertainment (201) 460-1489

Adam Leffel Productions/ Petals Premier Event Design Hackensack, (201) 487-1300

Fabulous Foods Event Design & Catering Moonachie, (201) 896-8800

Annabella’s Fine Foods, Inc. East Rutherford, (201) 804-0303

Fiesta Banquets Wood-Ridge, (201) 939-5409

Any Excuse For A Party (973) 808-8700

Freeman Kearny, (201) 299-7400

Apple Spice: Box Lunch Delivery & Catering Company South Hackensack, (201) 525-2775

Graycliff Catering Inc. (The Graycliff) Moonachie, (201) 939-9233

Audience Pleasers Garfield, 973-773-0953 Bayway Catering Elizabeth, (908) 527-8584 Bounce Music & Entertainment Englewood Cliffs, (201) 482-8191 Chit Chat Creative Caterers Hackensack, (201) 820-4033

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Greenwood Lake Air Show West Milford, 973-224-9142 Il Villaggio Carlstadt, (201) 935-7733 In Thyme Catered Events River Vale, (201) 666-3353 Jimmy’s Artistic Creations East Rutherford, (201) 460-1919

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JNL Creative Tours, LLC Waldwick, (201) 312-4684

Royal Manor Garfield, (973) 478-8590

LTB Entertainment Secaucus, (201) 282-1117

Sal’s Good Eats Teterboro, (201) 375-4949

Mamma Vittoria Nutley, (973) 662-0242

Seasons Catering Washington Township (201) 664-6141

Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 842-5013

Smooth Sailing Celebrations Oak Ridge, (973) 409-4456

Nanina’s In The Park Belleville, (973) 751-1230

Sterling Affair Caterers Carlstadt, (201) 372-0734

Palisadium Catering & Conference Center Cliffside Park, (201) 224-2211

Sweet Dreams Studio Photo Booth Madison, (703) 585-4704

Personal Touch Experience & Catering Hackensack, (201) 488-8820

The Excelsior of Saddle Brook Saddle Brook, (973) 772-9900

Photobooth Planet Ridgefield, (917) 780-5556 Pink at Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 842-5013 Positive Impact Partners Cranbury, (609) 395-1972

The Terrace at Biagio’s Paramus, (201) 652-7900 Unique Event Center Little Ferry, (201) 880-5025 United Eventures (201) 694-6583

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“A diamond in the shadow of the Meadowlands, old-style cuisine that never disappoints” Zagat Survey, America’s Top 1000 Italian Restaurants 2008

“Best of Award of Excellence” - Wine Spectator Magazine

Come experience Il Villaggio’s distinguished cuisine in our newly renovated restaurant Since 1979, Il Villaggio has been consistently providing guests with truly memorable dining experiences.

Our menu specializes in classic northern Italian dishes, which include a wide variety of fresh fish & seafood specials that change daily. Complete your dining experience with our wide selection of homemade desserts.

Il Villaggio caters to Bar/Bat Mitzvahs,Weddings, and Private/Corporate Events.

Monday-Friday: 11:30 am -11:00 pm • Saturday: 5:00 pm - 12 Midnight Sunday: Private Events Only 651 Route 17 North, Carlstadt, NJ 07072 Telephone: 201.935.7733 • info@ilvillaggio.com • www.ilvillaggio.com

EXPLORE THE MEADOWLANDS ECOTOURISM Hackensack Riverkeeper Hackensack, (201) 968-0808 NJSEA DeKorte Park Lyndhurst, info@njsea.com / (201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina Carlstadt (201) 460-1700

BERGEN COUNTY PARKS Belmont Hill County Park Garfield Borg’s Woods Nature Preserve Hackensack Dahnert’s Lake County Park Garfield

Darlington County Park Mahwah, (201) 327-3500

Samuel Nelkin County Park East Rutherford, (973) 777-0318

Mill Creek Point Park Secaucus, (866) 927-6416

Hackensack River County Park Hackensack, (201) 336-7275

Van Saun County Park Paramus, (201) 262-3771

Losen Slote Creek Park Little Ferry

Wood Dale County Park Hillsdale, (201) 336-7275

Washington Park Jersey City/Union City, (201) 348-5700

Laurel Hill Park Secaucus, 201-915-1386 Overpeck County Park Leonia, (201) 336-7275

HUDSON COUNTY PARKS Mercer Park Bayonne

Pascack Brook County Park Westwood, (201) 336-6000

Stephen R. Gregg Park Bayonne, (201) 858-7180

Ramapo Valley County Reservation Mahwah, (201) 327-3500

Columbus Park Hoboken, (201) 915-1388

Riverside County Park Lyndhurst, (201) 939-9339 Saddle River County Park Saddle Brook, (201) 796-0324

Liberty State Park Jersey City, (201) 915-3403 Lincoln Park Jersey City, (201) 915-1388

West Hudson Park Kearny, (201) 217-5482 Braddock Park North Bergen, (201) 915-3188 Laurel Hill Park Secaucus, (201) 915-1388

NJSEA PARKS Richard W. DeKorte Park Lyndhurst, (201) 460-1700 River Barge Park and Marina Carlstadt, (201) 460-1700

STAY IN THE MEADOWLANDS Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands Secaucus, (201) 809-1000

Fairfield Inn By Marriott East Rutherford, (201) 507-5222

AVE CLIFTON Clifton, (973) 859-3200

Fairfield Inn By Marriott North Bergen, (201) 272-6600

Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel North Bergen, (201) 758-5770

Hampton Inn Carlstadt, (201) 935-9000

Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District Jersey City, (800) 445-8667 Courtyard by Marriott Edgewater, 201-945-5440 Courtyard by Marriott Lyndhurst, (201) 896-6666 Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus, (201) 617-8888 Courtyard by Marriott Wayne/Fairfield, (973) 646-3377 Crowne Plaza Saddle Brook, (201) 880-5952 Econo Lodge Carlstadt, (201) 935-4600 Element Harrison, (862) 234-4922 Embassy Suites Secaucus, (201) 864-7300

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Hampton Inn & Suites Teaneck Glenpointe Teaneck, (201) 883-9777

Home2 Suites by Hilton Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 552-5600 Homewood Suites by Hilton East Rutherford, (201) 460-9030 Homewood Suites by Hilton Teaneck/Glenpointe, (201) 883-1777

Residence Inn East Rutherford, (201) 939-0020 Residence Inn by Marriott Port Imperial Weehawken, (201) 758-7922 Residence Inn Saddle River, (201) 934-4144 Saddle Brook Marriott Saddle Brook, (201) 843-9500

Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus, (201) 864-1400

Hyatt Place Secaucus/ Meadowlands Secaucus, (201) 422-9480

Hilton Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 288-6100

La Quinta Inn & Suites Clifton/ Rutherford Clifton, (973) 778-6500

Hilton Meadowlands East Rutherford, (201) 896-0500

La Quinta Inn & Suites Secaucus, (201) 863-8700

Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe Teaneck, (201) 836-0600

Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights Hasbrouck Heights, (201) 288-9600

Marriott at Newark Liberty International Airport Newark, (973) 623-0006

The Meadowlands River Inn Secaucus, (201) 867-4400

Holiday Inn Secaucus Meadowlands Secaucus, (201) 809-4746

MC Hotel Montclair, (973) 329-5500

Holiday Inn Express Paramus, (201) 843-5400 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlstadt, (201) 460-9292

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Red Roof Inn Secaucus, (201) 319-1000 Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel Rutherford, (201) 231-3100

Sheraton Lincoln, Harbor Hotel Weehawken (201) 617-5600 Station at Lyndhurst Apartments Lyndhurst, (201) 252-4036

W Hotel Hoboken, (201) 253-2420 Element by Westin Jersey City, (973) 484-1500

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678 Cranbury Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-238-4200 info@parkchateau.com www.parkchateau.com

236 Ridgedale Avenue Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-377-7100 info@theparksavoy.com www.theparksavoy.com

Dream Weddings in the Park

DESTINATION MEADOWLANDS

SOJO Spa Club Edgewater, (201) 313-7200

RECREATION, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Hornblower Cruises & Events 888-467-6256

Statue Cruises Jersey City, (201) 432-6321

Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum Of NJ Teterboro, (201) 288-6344

Kerasotes Showplace 14 Secaucus (201) 210-5364

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (212) 344-0996

The DOJO Rutherford, (201) 933-3050

Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) Englewood, (201) 816-8160

Liberty Science Center Jersey City, (201) 200-1000

ECOTOURISM

SHOPPING MALLS/CENTERS

NJSEA Meadowlands Environment Center Lyndhurst, (201) 460-8300

Bergen Town Center Paramus, (201) 845-4051

Bowlero Walllington Wallington. (973) 773-9100 Chuck E. Cheese’s North Bergen, (201) 861-1799 Durkan Fencing Company South Hackensack, 201-880-9585 Entertainment Cruises | Spirit of New York & New Jersey Dining Cruises (201) 333-8600 Field Station: Dinosaurs Leonia, (855) 999-9010 Fun Ghoul Costume Co. Rutherford, (201) 460-1489 GolfTec Englewood, (201) 567-0103 Hi-Tech Billiard Club & Lounge Weehawken, (201) 624-8240 High Exposure Rock Climbing/ Ninja Warrior Gym Northvale, (201) 768-8600

Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment East Rutherford, (201) 460-4166 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Lyndhurst, (201) 933-2220 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, (201) 559-1562 NY Giants East Rutherford, (201) 935-8111 NY Jets Florham Park, (516) 560-8100 NY Red Bulls Harrison, (201) 583-7000

HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY GNC Live Well Secaucus, (201) 348-9549

Haircutter in the Meadow Secaucus, (201) 863-3900 Jenny Craig Secaucus, (201) 330-0110

NY Waterway Weehawken, (201) 902-8700

King’s Court Health & Sports Club Lyndhurst, (201) 460-0088

RPM Raceway Jersey City, (201) 333-7223

LA Fitness Signature Club Secaucus, (201) 751-9940

Sofive Carlstadt, 347-790-5032

Poofy Organics Rutherford, (201) 438-6800

Space Farms Zoo & Museum Sussex, (973) 875-5800

Sally Beauty Supply North Bergen, 201-295-0020

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OFFICIAL VISITORS CENTER RESOURCES FOR VISITORS & SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES MEADOWLANDS LIVE! VISITORS CENTER 1099 WALL STREET WEST SUITE 110, MCHQ LYNDHURST NJ 070701

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American Dream East Rutherford, 1-833-AMDREAM

The Plaza at Harmon Meadow Secaucus, (908) 226-5285 Newport Centre Jersey City, (201) 626-207z The Mills at Jersey Gardens Jersey City, (908) 436-3005 The Shops at Riverside Hackensack, (201) 489-0151 Westfield Garden State Plaza Paramus, (201) 843-2121 OUTLET SHOPPING

Calvin Klein Company Store Secaucus, (201) 223-9760 Gucci Secaucus, (201) 392-2670 Tommy Hilfiger Secaucus, (201) 863-5600

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SPECIALTY 19 Bank of America

26 Terra Dental Center

20 GNC

27 The Max Challenge

21 Hair Cutter in the Meadow 28 USPS 22 Jewelry Exchange

31 Cellphones Guy

23 Kerasotes Showplace 14

32 Taiji Oriental Massage

24 Mill Creek Art Gallery

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CBH Care, www.cbhcare.com.................................................................................. 13 EY, www.ey.com...................................................................................................... 27 Frank’s GMC, www.franksgmc.net.......................................................................... 30 Hackensack Meridian Health, www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org..................... 21 Hackensack Riverkeeper, www.hackensackriverkeeper.org................................... 28

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Harmon Meadow Plaza.......................................................................................... 35 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, www.horizonblue.com................... 1 IBEW Local 164, www.ibew164.org.......................................................................... 2 Il Villaggio, www.ilvillaggio.com............................................................................ 31 Impressive Printing, www.impprinting.com.......................................................... 15 Jewel Electric, www.jewelelectric.com...................................................................... 5 Kearny Bank, www.kearnybank.com...................................................................... 14 Meadowlands Live!, www.meadowlandslive.com.................................................. 34

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Now publishing: Meadowlands Magazine Meadowlands Live! | Visitors Guide Economic Development & Relocation Guide The Table: Metropolitan NJ Dining Guide Emerging Leaders Podcast Meadowlands Minute with Steve Adubato Financial Futures: Business 4.0

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