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n Hoboken, on the 4th floor of the Neumann building on Observer Highway, Aart Markenstein tunes some of the most beautiful and unique pianos ever made.

During his career as a professional piano tuner, Markenstein has kept the pianos of some of the world’s greatest music legends in tune. Taught by a master tuner – like Luke Skywalker learning from Yoda how to become a Jedi – Markenstein’s tunings have been considered “perfection” by music professionals.

Markenstein has worked with music legends including Beyonce, U2, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Tony Bennett, Cher, The Eagles, K.D. Lang, Cyndi Lauper, the Black Crowes, Aerosmith, James Taylor, Ringo Starr, Chuck Berry – and so many more. He tuned the keyboards for Aretha Franklin’s performance at the 53rd Inaugural Ball and when Bob Dylan played in Hoboken last year, Markenstein tuned his piano, too. cont’d pg. 6

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HEALTHY SMILES, HAPPY KIDS

Marissa Halum, D.M.D. Helps Kids Enjoy Seeing the Dentist

By Sally Deering At Bayonne Family Dental the waiting room is typically filled with children about to see one of the many dentists on staff and that includes Dr. Marissa Halum who believes going to the dentist shouldn’t be a terrifying experience for children. And by the energetic behavior of the kids eagerly waiting to see the dentist, Dr. Halum – and her partners at Bayonne Family Dental are giving their patients more than just dental care, they’re giving their patients the opportunity to have healthy mouths that continue to foster good health as they grow into adults.

Dr. Halum practices

Dr. Marissa Halum D.M.D. treating Grace Rudzinski, 10, of Paramus New Jersey pediatric dentistry with a with the children (she has sub-specialty in special purple streaks in her long needs care. She comes from black hair) and a respected a family of dentists – her member of Bayonne Fammom Dr. Marietta Moraleily Dental where she just da practices in Jersey City became a partner.

– and has a vivacious perPediatric dentistry is sonality paired with a com- more than treating baby mitment to help children.

Cont’d on page 4 This makes her popular

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HEALTY SMILES, HEALTHY KIDS

Cont’d from page 3 teeth that are going to fall out, Dr. Halum says. Its comprehensive care that has a big effect on the heart, brain and overall health of the child, which is why Dr. Halum and her associates are proponents of proactive and preventative therapies. It’s not just about fluoride and fillings.

“We’re trying to avoid the fillings,” Dr. Halum says. “That’s why I like to see kids beginning at 6 months, right after the first tooth comes in. That way I can monitor them, get a good baseline and talk with the parents. We don’t just go over brushing and flossing, we go over oral habits, diet. Diet is huge.”

Cavities are a contagious disease process, Dr. Halum says, and if the parent has poor oral health it will usually get passed down to the child. For instance if the mom has tons of cavities, and if she tests or tastes the food before feeding her baby, the germs go from her mouth into the child’s mouth. If the pacifier falls on the floor and the mother puts it in her mouth or ‘kisses it up to God’ and then gives it to the baby, she is passing her germs to the baby. That’s why poor oral health runs in families.

“If one sibling has a bunch of problems,” Dr. Halum says, “that child will give it go the other kids in the family. Disease is usually handed down. When the parents come in, these are the types of things we like to counsel them about.

Anything we can do to

prevent that process.”

And if a child is afraid or anxious about going to the dentist, it’s likely because the parent is also anxious and afraid of the dentist.

“The anxiety of the parents is passed down to the kids,” Dr. Halum says.

“My goal is putting the kids at ease. I read the child as they walk in. I always explain, show the stuff we’re going to use, show them around. Once I show them it’s not too bad, they get comfy. Even shots; it’s the thought of the shot that makes you anxious, so by reducing that anxiety, kids don’t even know they’re getting the shot. Its technique. I develop a relationship with the child and they trust me.”

Parents can also help ease their child’s fears

about the dentist by helping them get into a daily routine of brushing and flossing in the morning and before bedtime. Make a game of it, Dr. Halum says.

Let the child play dentist or the mom and dad play dentist, and they can brush and floss together. When her young children brush, Dr. Halum encourages them to get all the ‘sugar bugs’.

They think it’s a game and after they brush, they ask, “Mom, did I get all the sugar bugs?”

Another reason why the waiting room is filled with eager children looking forward to seeing the dentist is because the staff is kidfriendly, Dr. Halum says.

“I’m very blessed that the staff here is empathetic, understanding and compassionate,” Dr. Halum says. “We’re not here to

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torture the child. What’s wrong is a lot of parents use the dentist as a threat which is a huge mistake.

They tell the child, if you don’t listen or behave I’m going to take you to the dentist.”

Dr. Halum’s sub-specialty is special needs care and she says that parents with children who have special needs should communicate their concerns before the child’s appointment.

Dr. Halum welcomes calls from parents. She will even come in early to meet with the parent and address their concerns.

“I’ve studied all different types of disabilities that that need specialized attention like Cerebral Palsy, nerve issues, developmental issues, all those issues that need specialized care,” Dr. Halum says. “If the

child is nervous or has special needs, they can come in and walk around and it becomes a good experience. If the parents communicate their concerns, I can take care of it.”

Dentistry is great compared to what it was back in the day, she says.

“It’s minimally invasive, and everything even tastes better,” Dr. Halum says.

“The fluoride used to be that one sour flavor, now there are lots of flavors. I have foam fluoride, gel, cream. There are so many options. Now we have what is called interceptive orthodontics. We time treatments according to the child’s growth. It’s a lot gentler, easier, and a nicer result.”

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Super Things to Do Before the Super Bowl cont’d from page 5

It is fitting considering that players from the two teams playing in the big game are supposed to be staying at Jersey City hotels.

However, there are other ways that the Super Bowl will be seared into the minds of citizens.

The Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd., is currently hosting Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a touring exhibit that runs through March 2.

Visitors can see the Vince Lombardi Trophy that’s awarded to the Super Bowl

winner, step into an authentic NFL Instant Replay Booth to “make the call” like a professional referee and even participate in a mock training camp. Check out www.lsc.org or call (201) 200-1000 for tickets and information.

And if you enjoy going out for dinner, various restaurants in town as well in Hoboken and Weehawken will be offering discounts beyond what they have been doing for the annual Hudson Restaurant Week (Jan. 13 – 26) throughout an extended “Super Week”

(Jan. 27 to Feb. 2).

Visit hudsonrestaurantweek.com for more information.

Hoboken Hoboken is going out to announce that Super Bowl XLVIII is happening in the Garden State and not on the other side of the Hudson.

And what better way to stick in the face of New Yorkers is a 16-foot-tall well-lit sculpture of the Roman numerals “XLVIII” located in Pier A Park overlooking the Manhattan skyline. Several individuals and local businesses with a nice donation of $5,000or $7,500 have their names Cont’d on page 7

Denver Broncos and Seatle Seahawks Press Conference in Jersey City Sunday, January 26th, 2014 Photos by Steve A. Mack

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PIANO MAN Master Piano Tuner Aart Markenstein keeps Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett and other Music Legends on Key Cont’d from page 2

Aerosmith just one of the many legend bands and performers Aart Markenstein has worked with during his career

Markenstein owns his own business Aart in America Piano Company in Hoboken and his office is a large space filled with an

array of pianos from a Steinway Grand to a small upright brought to Markenstein for repairs by a member of John Mellencamp’s band. Aart in America is a full-service piano company where Markenstein repairs and rents out pianos and if you’re a lucky visitor, he might even play a tune because not only is Markenstein an accomplished tuner, he’s a stellar musician.

Aart and Eileen Markenstein

Helping Markenstein with Aart in America Piano Company is his wife of 32 years, Eileen, who were childhood sweethearts growing up in the Marion section of Jersey City (right behind Journal Square).

“Aart and my brother were best friends when we were kids,” Eileen says. “I would come home from school and Aart would be in my living room playing my piano. It was his passion.”

Eileen came from a musical family and Aart, the oldest of six, always wanted a piano and take piano lessons, but his parents told him he needed to save up the money on his own.

He landed a part-time job, saved up $500 and bought his piano.

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“He didn’t even tell his parents,” Eileen says.

Aart studied with Sal Lombardi, an organist at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church and when Eileen attended Jersey City State College, Aart sat in on her music classes.

“I never stopped playing,” Aart says. “Eileen’s father got me a job driving a truck and I played in bands at night. I wanted to work in the music business any way I could. I saw an ad in the Village Voice for a driver/technician for Complete Music Service in 1991. I started to tune electric pianos, teaching myself. I learned how to set up gear and drum kits and the next thing I knew I was at Quad recording studios and Eric Clapton is in the recording studio. Every day it was another treat. David Bowie was a client, Lou Reed, I was in his house and he had racks of amps that had to be wired.”

In the 1990s, Aart and Eileen had a band ‘World Without End’. They played

clubs like CBGBs, and put out a 16-song CD called CITY OF DEAD which got radio airplay here in the states and in Germany and led to a tour of Europe and the U.S. In 1994, Aart went to work for S.I.R. Entertainment in New York City which rented instruments for national acts coming to town to play venues like Madison Square Garden and Giants Stadium (renamed MetLife stadium).

“They would come to one of S.I.R.s soundstages to rehearse,” Aart says.

“Everybody was there, The Who, (Rolling) Stones, Cyndi Lauper. I would deliver gear to SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. I knew about the gear and didn’t crash the truck so I got promoted until I was just dealing with keyboards. I also did backline – set up all the instruments according to the stage plot.”

In 2003 he had an opportunity to study intensive piano technology with Kalman Dietrich, the founder Cont’d on page 7

PIANO MAN

SUPER THINGS TO DO FOR SUPER BOWL

cont’d from page 5 engraved on a Roman numeral.

The sculpture is the highlight of the city-sponsored ‘Hoboken Huddle,’ a series of events from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 that includes an ice rink and three lanes of curling, free and open to the public. In case you didn’t know, curling is a popular Canadian sport in which players slide stones across ice towards four concentric rings and is an official event in the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Pier A Park is located on 100 Sinatra Dr., north of the Hoboken Terminal.

Secaucus: Secaucus, only a few miles down the road from MetLife Stadium, will hold

a “Winter Blast” in Buchmuller Park during the three days before the Super Bowl. The park is located at 1203 Paterson Plank Road in the center of town.

The festival will include open skating and showcase hockey games with former New Jersey Devils players in the park’s ice rink as well as food, music and giveaways. Tickets purchased online are $10 a day, three-day passes for $18 but at the door, it is $15 per person per day and a family four-pack is $40.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Secaucus Emergency Relief Fund.

For more information, visit http://northjerseyevents. com/winterblast.html

cont’d from page 6 of the Museum of the American Piano in New York City.

“There were six students in the class and one guy asked ‘where are the textbooks’,” Aart says. “Kalman said, ‘there are no textbooks. This is an ancient technology and you have to listen and pay attention.’

We started disassembling a Steinway antique piano to its core and learning to repair each piece in the piano.”

A year later Aart started his own business.

“Every piano is more than just a musical instrument, it becomes part of the family and memories are made from it,” Aart says.

“It’s meant to last 75-100 years and has the memories from families playing and singing around the piano.

Aart Markenstein worked on John Lennon’s piano for the Double Fantasy album

The keys underneath the plastic are made of sugar pine, so grandma’s DNA is on that piano left from the oils of her fingers. The person is still with that piano because their DNA is on it.”

And throughout the years he’s had some great experiences, but probably the one that stands out the most is the time he worked on John Lennon’s piano.

“It was a 1901 Steinway Model “B” and when he recorded DOUBLE FANTASY, he used that piano,” Aart says.

Although he’s not planning to retire any time soon, Aart says he will likely ask one of his young

er relatives if they would be interesting in becoming his apprentice and learning the trade. But that seems like a long time from now. In the meantime, he and Eileen are quite content running the business and still get a little starstruck when Aart is asked to tune a piano for a superstar.

And his favorite piano?

The Yamaha Conservatory Grand. He says: “The longer the strings, the better the sound. I love every piano in the shop in the same way. Every piano has its own personality, like people.”

Aart in America Piano Company 300 Observer Highway (Neumann Building) Hoboken (201) 406-2594 www.aartinamericapiano.com email: aartinamerica@ optonline.net

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Healthy Smiles, Healthy kids

Cont’d from page 4 Bayonne Family Dental is well-known for doing free clinics for needy children, and going to schools in the community showing kids proper dental care. Dr. Halum has been known to visit classrooms and put on a little play with puppets.

“I love working with children because they’re so impressionable and I’d like them to grow up with a positive experience and pay it forward,” Dr. Halum says.

Being the dentist with the purple hair helps her be more approachable, too.

“Older kids, I hear them say, ‘we want the dentist with the purple hair; she’s pretty cool’,” Dr. Halum says. “They trust me. I try not to be scary.”

If you go: Bayonne Family Dental 1216 Kennedy Blvd.

Bayonne (201) 858-3800 www.dentalgroupsofnewjersey.com

New, Flagship Marriott Hotel in Jersey City; Construction Will Begin in 2014 Creating 900 Jobs JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced this week that an affiliate of Tramz Hotels has entered into a franchise agreement with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) for a new full-service hotel to be built in Jersey City and operated as part of the company’s flagship Marriott Hotels brand, with construction slated to begin in the fourth quarter of 2014.

“Jersey City is one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation, and the addition of a new, flagship, world-class hotel speaks to the vibrancy of Jersey City to continue to attract development and tourism to our city,” said Mayor Fulop.

“This project also illustrates our commitment to bringing development off the waterfront and into the city.”

The 16-story hotel, which will be similar to the Marriott Marquis in Time Square, will feature 276 luxury rooms and suites,

more than 900 construction jobs, more than 150 permanent jobs will be created once the hotel is operational.

“Hotels are known to be one of the best employers for hiring local residents and these jobs will provide great opportunities for Jersey City residents,” added Mayor Fulop.

The new hotel is Jersey City’s fifth world-class hotel, all of which enjoy occupancy rates in the high 90th percentile. This week, the two NFL Super Bowl teams are staying at Jersey City’s Hyatt and Westin hotels as they prepare for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.

driver awareness, and to prevent motorists from driving into the oncoming traffic from Route 440 South.

The Port Authority installed the barricade after the Bayonne Police Department reported this issue to them.

Juliette Street update: The roadway and the sidewalk under the Bayonne Bridge will close fully the week of February 3. Vehicles will be able to enter the street from Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A for local access only. No through traffic will be allowed. During the following week, there will be a partial closure of the sidewalk and street.

3rd Street update: The roadway and the sidewalk under the Bayonne Bridge are closed fully now, and will open partially the week of February 10. Vehicles can enter from Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue A for local access only. No through traffic will be allowed. The southern sidewalk and a portion of the street will be open to traffic the week of February 17. The portion of 3rd Street under the Bayonne Bridge will not be open fully again until 2015.

as well as meeting rooms, ballrooms, a restaurant, and a rooftop bar/lounge with views of Jersey City and New York City.

Noah Silverman, Chief Development Officer, North Bayonne Bridge America Full Service Hotels Construction at Marriott International, said, “We’re pleased to work The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has with SLHN to plant the advised the City of Bayonne Marriott Hotels flag in Jerabout the impact of the Baysey City, a destination that onne Bridge construction on has reinvented itself and is increasingly a center of eco- various local roads: Route 440 North-5th Street nomic activity, right across Traffic Turn-Around: The Port the river from downtown Authority is installing a barNew York City. We look ricade at 5th Street to improve forward to the Jersey City Marriott offering an exciting and relevant new hospitality experience in the city.”

The hotel will be located in the Liberty North Harbor Redevelopment Area, near Liberty State Park and the Liberty Science Center, as well as the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.

“The Jersey City market is one that continues to grow and attract families, young professionals, and businesses,” said Tarrunumn Murad, Developer, SLHN. “We are very excited to bring the Marriott brand to Jersey City, which is the state leader in economic development with residential, commercial and tourism development thriving in Jersey City.”

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The Madison Bar and Grill

This Corner Bistro Keeps its Old Hoboken Charm

By Sally Deering If the walls of the Madison Bar and Grill could talk they’d tell stories of longshoremen stopping by after a day working Hoboken’s piers to belly up to the bar for some shots and beers. They’d tell of Thomas F. Vezzetti, a larger-than-life character whose family owned the bar back in the day (long before he was the 33rd Mayor of Hoboken) who would sleep on the pool table with a baseball bat to scare off any burglars.

The Madison Bar and Grill still has its old Hoboken charm – a long and beautiful bar, a lovely dining room, the original tin ceilings and outdoor seating during warmer temps. The menu is a mix of burgers, sandwiches and entrees and the bar offers

more beers than back in the day. There’s also an extensive wine list.

Manager Brian Davis says the Madison Bar and Grill isn’t the sports bar it was back in the 1990s and the place has become more family friendly and singles friendly where on weekend nights, they move the tables to the side and people dancing the night away.

“It’s a little bit of everything,” Davis says on a weekday afternoon.

“On Sunday every football game is available and at the same time its very family oriented.”

The Madison serves lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. The dinner menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sliders, pasta dishes, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and a

raw bar. A sampling of the menu includes appetizers like Crab Cakes, Mac & Cheese and French Onion Soup Dumplings.

“The French Onion Soup Dumplings are pretty unique,” Davis says. “People don’t realize they’re dumplings. They’re very popular. And some people say the Mac & cheese is the best in Hoboken.”

Sliders include Filet

Parmigiano and Pulled Pork and they come three to an order. Pasta dishes include Fusilli Bolognese, Shrimp Angel Hair and Risotto Du Jour. Entrees include Wasabi Grouper, Gaucho Steak Fritte, and Grilled Ahi Tuna.

“The Wasabi Grouper is a popular dinner entrée,” Davis says.

There are lots of side dishes from the Spuds sec-

in a Cone.

“Truffle fries are fries that are cooked in truffle oil topped with Sea Salt, cracked pepper and Pecorino cheese,” Davis says. “They are very popular.”

The Madison burger is made with dry aged beef served on a Brioche bun and cooked any way you like.

“It’s a big juicy burger,” Davis days, “definitely a popular order.”

The Raw Bar serves Chilled Shrimp, Little Necks and a variety of Oysters. And one of their most popular sandwiches is Lobster 07030, lobster with avocado, tomato, bacon, arugula, and honey Cont’d on page 17

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MADISON BAR & GRILL cont’d from page15 mustard vinaigrette in a New England style roll with French fries.

“You see the food trucks out on the Pier 14,” Davis says. “We’ve had them on the menu since we started – Maine lobster in a New England style roll.”

Davis says there’s an Omelet special every day and sandwich specials, too.

On Sundays, the Madison offers a brunch buffet from 10:30 am – 3 pm, an all you can eat buffet for $25 per person which includes one Mimosa or one Bloody Mary and all the coffee and tea you can drink. There’s even a kids’ menu offering cheeseburgers, chicken fingers, pizza and mac & cheese. Everything on the kids’ menu is $8.

“The Madison is cool,” Davis says. “It has a lot of

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The bar at The Madison Bar and Grill in Hoboken welcomes you for Super Bowl Sunday 2014 the old hotel feel to it. It gives you a sense of Hoboken’s originality. We don’t try to be too modernized.

We don’t want to forget our past. Hoboken has been here a long time and just may be getting on the map, but we like to keep to our roots.”

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Local rap star releases unique new single-”If You Knew” JERSEY CITY, N.J. – This week, independent record label Tate Music Group is proud to announce Yokas B.’s new single titled “If You Knew.”

Released by Tate Music Group, the album offers 1

track and is readily available for purchase nationwide at the iTunes Store, Amazon.com, or directly from TateMusicGroup.com.

Yokas B. is an all around artist, sound engineer, song writer and public figure.

Based in Jersey City, Yokas grew up in a different environment and had a rough adolescence. Despite these things, he still managed to pursue his dream of creating music straight from the heart. He was able to release his debut mix tape in 2005 from then on he has been on an amazing journey and making a name for himself through his string of hits.

The single “If You Knew” features stunning beats and powerful rhymes that many fans will surely adore. Yokas B. definitely set the bar high and there’s no doubt listeners will enjoy what he has to offer.

Be sure to see him live in upcoming events happening soon.

Fundraiser Set for Former Jersey City Resident Anthony Colleta Harness Racing Driver Critically Injured in Harness Racing Accident

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In Your Home 4 Super Easy Ideas to Make Your Master Bathroom Look Bigger

River View Observer Do you want to make your small bathroom sleek, spacious and comfy?

Whether you are renting an apartment with small bathroom space or own a spacechallenged condo unit, there are ways to increase your bathroom’s actual or perceived space.

Check how you may apply these super easy tricks and tips to give your tiny bathroom to a stylish and roomy look and feel: 1.Storage Give priority to storage during the planning stage of bathroom remodel.

For instance, most men’s storage needs are easier to meet than women’s. Your husband might only want a medicine cabinet while you need more space and storage cabinets for your

hygiene and vanity supplies. Cabinets buried in walls create a roomier bathroom while floating and open shelves add extra floor space. Use baskets for stuff that you do not frequently use – you may utilize the floor space under the hanging shelves for the baskets. An organized bathroom, free of clutter and obstructions, will give more open space.

2.Color Lighter color palette will make your tiny bathroom bright and airy. Use neutral colors for tiles, walls, and flooring. Busy patterns and prints are not advisable.

You may be tempted to use bold colors to display your style- release these hues in the powder area. Interior designers also agree that using the same color for

tiny bathroom turns into a spacious one when it

welcomes the sunlight and Cont’d on page 21

the ceiling and the floor will create a perception of space. Minimize the number of colors you use and choose furniture made of similar material.

3.Lighting Magnify your bathroom’s space through accent lighting or by allowing plenty of natural light inside. A

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In Your Home

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a view of the sky. This is probably the cheapest and easiest fix you can apply to your bathroom. Mirrors and glasses reflecting the lights will transform the size and look of your bath. Choose frameless and wide mirrors for an illusion of expansion and place lighting fixtures on each side (think sconces).

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Design Choices Harmony is achieved by using only a few transitions and less contrast in designing your bathroom.

Consider a frameless door for your shower area– it’s both budget- and spacefriendly. Also, clear glass can make the shower space look larger. Downsize your toilet, your faucet, and if

convenient, your shower – you will be surprised by how much space and money you have saved.

Instead of a bathtub, opt for a stand-up shower - it’s not only ideal but also practical for tiny bathrooms.

Now you have a clear overview of details you need to inspect prior to any bathroom remodeling decisions. To aid your imagination, you can search for photos of sample bathroom designs available online for more inspiration. www.authorityspecialist. com

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