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BONDS IN HAIKU

A Teaneck mother-daughter connection through poetry

SWIMMING REBIRTH

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ON THE WATER

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uring quarantine and the COVID-19 pandemic, I picked up a few new habits and hobbies.

I started cross stitching once my two sons went to bed for the evening; I made personalized beaded bracelets that are all the rage right now for my family and friends; I redecorated my bedroom – the most neglected room in the house; and I started going to the drive-thru Starbucks in Emerson one morning a week.

Why? Well, to be honest, a friend of mine started this habit first. One morning, I saw her share a story on Instagram saying how she was packing up her two kids and heading to the drive-thru Starbucks for a reset – for her kids and herself. I immediately thought to myself, “Why am I not doing this?”

Quickly I declared one day a week our Drive-Thru Starbucks Day. Typically, it was based on that week’s weather. Icky weather? “Boys, hop in the car for a little adventure!” My boys and I would eat our breakfasts and then we’d head to the car for our little drive through the Pascack Valley. Often the radio wouldn’t be on; we’d chat and discuss whatever was on our minds that morning. And, do you know what happened? My youngest’s (now 2) vocabulary skyrocketed. My 4-year-old learned how to find his way home as he gave me turn-by-turn directions from his car seat.

One rainy morning, we arrived at the Starbucks pick-up-window to learn that my order had already been paid for by the person in the car in front of me. I’d heard of this happening, but I have never been on the receiving end (or giving end, if I’m being honest) of it. Typically, I order and pay via app, but in my haste to get out of the house I didn’t that morning, thus allowing this whole occurrence to happen.

With my latte in hand and two boys munching on chocolate cake pops in the backseat, the weight of world seemed to melt away, as funny as that sounds. Small acts of kindness can be deeply impacting. We often get so wrapped up in our own hurts and trials that we miss those around us who are in the middle of their own struggles.

In this issue, we’re introducing you to quite a few stories of struggles and kindness. You’ll read about Columbia Bank and The Boys and Girls Clubs in New Jersey’s efforts to warm the hearts of the homeless with Blankets of Hope; Amster’s Prospect Tavern, where diners become family; and Amy Losak, who kept the spirit of her mother alive through haikus, among others.

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Bonds In Haiku Teaneck Woman Stays Connected To Her Mother Through The Beauty Of Haiku

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Columbia Bank Foundation and Boys & Girls Club In New Jersey Team Up To Warm The Hearts Of The Homeless With Blankets of Hope

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Hackensack Students Win Prizes In C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition During Unprecedented Times, Students Address Issues Of National Importance

STYLE BY SONECA How To Pick The Right Jewelry For Your Outfit

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Wellness Exams Are Essential To Ongoing Health Even During A Pandemic

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isa Ferioli stepped outside her world and the experience proved to be exceptional.

The 21-year-old Mahwah resident completed her journey with the Sea Scouts, BSA in October, exiting the program with the impressive rank of Quartermaster, which is the equivalent to the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. Her time with the organization proved to be eventful and formative, providing her with an experience from which she believes other teenagers, particularly young woman, would benefit.

Sea Scouts, BSA is a program of the Boy Scouts of America designed for young men and women ages 14-20. The Sea Scouts have existed for more than 100 years, promoting better citizenship, while improving members’ boating skills through instruction and practice in water safety, boating skills, outdoor, social, service experiences and knowledge of our maritime heritage.

Ferioli was a member of Sea Scout Ship Ranger – units are called ships – which operates a 34-foot Bayliner cabin cruiser, an 18-foot sailboat, a 15-foot outboard runabout and a Sunfish sailboat on the Hudson River. The ship is also affiliated with the

Sea Scouts Make A Splash

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Aaldrich Douma, Skipper Jim Loosse, Drew Douma, Nick Schuessler and Vicki Schuessler manning a public information booth at the Rutherford Street Fair.

Lisa Ferioli and Skipper Jim Loosse in their blue chambrays visiting a naval ship at SUNY.

James, Lisa and Matthew Ferioli in Sea Scouts’ dress whites at the Northeast Region Bridge of Honor.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla in Wyckoff.

“I would tell girls to take a chance and go outside their comfort zone,” Ferioli said. “Take a chance on the program. I didn’t initially think I would like it. It is a very male-dominated program but more girls make it more accessible and provide a different experience. It’s not just a program for boys; it’s a program for everyone.

“It’s a really impactful experience for anyone where you can learn about boats, leadership and different skillsets.

Having these skills and having Sea Scouts on your resume is very beneficial.”

That Ferioli reached the rank of quartermaster is not much of a surprise when you consider the Sea Scouts are a family affair. Her older brother Matthew, 23, also achieved the rank of Quartermaster in addition to achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Her father, Jim, has also served as a leader in the organization.

Jim Ferioli was a Boy Scout leader as well and when the Sea Scouts came to speak at a Boy Scout district meeting, he thought the organization would be perfect for his son.

He was right.

“I knew Matt and his friends liked boats and the water,” Jim Ferioli said. “They had obtained the rank of Eagle

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Scout and had gotten as far as they could with the Boy Scouts. I thought, ‘Hey, let’s try this out.’ I brought him and two other boys and they loved it. They learned about boats, knots, sailing and it was another opportunity for them to learn about leadership.

“I convinced Lisa to come down and she liked it as well.

Both kids have their boating licenses now and handle themselves around water great. And for me, I got to spend more time with my kids and I got to help other kids, too, by being a leader. You can’t just have kids; you need to have leaders, too.”

One of those leaders is Westwood’s Drew Douma, whose sons Aaldrich, 17, and Theo, 14, are members of the ship Ranger. Drew Douma said he wanted to be a Sea Scout when he was a teenager and suggested to his older son that he might enjoy the experience.

Douma’s hunch proved to be correct. He said that Aaldrich, who had been a Cub/Boy Scout since he was 7, “fell right into it.”

“My son probably got it from me,” Drew Douma said.

“We spend a lot of time on and around the water, so this is a pretty good fit for us.”

The unit’s ship is currently in dry dock in Havestraw,

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N.Y. During the warmer months, though, the scouts spend time traveling up and down the Hudson River and taking trips as far away as Atlantic Highlands while learning how to handle and repair the boat.

“I’ve been into boats for a long time and I always wanted to go into the Coast Guard so this seemed like the perfect step,” said Aaldrich Douma, who intends to enlist in the Coast Guard after graduating from Westwood Regional High School in the spring. “My dad found it for me, we took a visit and I liked it. My favorite parts are the overnights and weekends on the boats. I also like that we have learned a lot of mechanical stuff in terms of the engine. I know how to service an engine a lot better now than when I joined.

“I would encourage kids to do this in addition to the Boy Scouts. There are a lot of cool places we go and things we do, things any other kid my age wouldn’t be able to do. I feel you can do both but if you can’t do both because of the time then I would recommend the Sea Scouts over the Boys Scouts because it is something unique and not many people get into it.” ■

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A Swimming Rebirth In Rutherford

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ike Lazzara and Chris Dunn spent countless hours in the Rutherford Community Aquatic Center (RCAC) pool as children and teenagers, learning to swim and to be part of a team while creating memories that would last a lifetime.

So, when the Rutherford natives had a chance to give back to the community and to the pool that helped shape their lives, they didn’t hesitate. The lifelong friends and former collegiate swimmers joined forces with the Rutherford Board of Education in the late summer of 2019 to take over running the RCAC pool and facility.

The ensuing 19 months have been a rollercoaster ride for Lazzara and Dunn as they have worked to upgrade the facilities during a global pandemic and create a program that allows young swimmers in North Jersey to swim at the club level and compete around the country. The Rebel Aquatic Club, which operates under the auspices of the Lazzara and Dunn-created Rutherford Swim Association (RSA), made its first trip to a national competition when it traveled to Tampa, Fla. for The GSTA Swimming Championships in April.

The 22 swimmers, which range in age from 9 to 18, that made the trek helped Dunn and Lazzara complete the foundation for a program that has quickly become an integral part of Rutherford and the surrounding communities. The success the club enjoyed in Florida, combined with the upgrades that Lazzara and Dunn have made to the RCAC have set the stage for what should be an exciting 2021.

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Rebel Aquatic Club team

rundown by 2018 and was scheduled to be demolished and replaced by a new Rutherford High School cafeteria and kitchen as part of a $53 million schools upgrade referendum in the fall of 2018. That referendum was ultimately not passed by the community, a decision that saved the pool but left its future in limbo.

Lazzara, 30, saw the referendum’s defeat as an opportunity to bring the pool and accompanying facility back to the type of place it was when he was a child. So he and Dunn, 28, who swam together at Rutherford High School, teamed up and put in a bid to take over the pool. The pair were awarded the contract in the late summer of 2019 and have worked with the Rutherford Board of Education since to help create the type of facility that can be a community hub.

“We learned a lot of lessons at that pool,” said Lazzara, who swam collegiately at William Paterson in Wayne and at Montclair State University. “There are a lot of great memories there. The pool was on the referendum to be knocked down and turned into a cafeteria but Chris and I know how valuable a pool can be to a

community. That motivated us.

“We had an opportunity to serve the community and bring something positive that could have a tremendous influence on the community. It took a lot of hard work to get to that point. We were up against an organization [the previous tenant, the Meadowlands YMCA] that has a lot of history of success.”

Dunn and Lazzara signed a contract with the board of education on Aug. 30, 2019 and began operating the facility two days later. It was too late in the year to put together a competitive team, so they signed a one-year rental agreement with an existing team, allowing that squad to use the pool while they focused on building other programs, which included swim lessons.

The first session of swim lessons drew 40 would-be swimmers while the second session last winter topped 100.

Then the pandemic ground everything to a halt.

“We knew we had to keep pushing forward at that point and the board let us renovate the pool in the meantime,” Lazzara said. “We drained it and acid washed it. To see it shine again was incredible. Next we renovated the lines.

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Right after we won the bid we were promised by a local bank in town that it would donate money to help us install starting blocks. So, the same week we drained the pool and redid it, we cleared and painted the deck and installed the starting blocks.

“We’re chipping off everything we want to do. We had a new timing system installed; something the pool didn’t have in its entire lifespan. Now kids are able to see their name on the board and their time. It’s exciting to see the new life that has been pumped into this place.”

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“It was a good product at an affordable price,” said Dunn, who swam for three years at The College of New Jersey. “By the fall, we were able to move back into our facility. We got kids through word of mouth. The parents are pleased and the word has spread. We’re building a team; we had a bunch of kids try out at the end of March, so we have some new additions. Hopefully we’ll keep growing.”

Based on how the team performed in Tampa, Dunn

and Lazzara shouldn’t have much of a problem adding to their squad. They had a host of top-10 finishes and strong performances that will only help the team continue to grow its already strong reputation.

The quartet of Olivia Piazza [East Rutherford], Julia Pamula [East Rutherford], Sydney Harris [Rutherford] and Angela Schembri [Rutherford] took second in the Girls 11-12 200Y Free Relay [2:01.93]. The quartet of Piazza, Schembri, Natalia Wdowiak [Wallington] and Nicole Szwaczka [Wallington] took third in the Girls 11-12 200Y Medley Relay [2:16.98]. Schembri also took second in the Girls 11-12 50Y Breast [37.19] while Szwaczka was fourth [37.76]. Delilah Rango [Rutherford] took third in the Girls 13-14 200Y Fly [2:49.41].

“The dedication of us not being willing to give up started before we won the bid,” Lazzara said. “There were a lot of people who weren’t sure. We didn’t get discouraged, though. Once they saw where we were coming from and what our approach was, they were going to change their minds. We were always taught that you have to work hard to earn it and that’s the same motto we’ve approached the kids with.” ■

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Long bottled by pragmatic notions and a headlong adventure down the rabbit hole of the music industry, it’s come gushing out in explosions of color, shape and dimension. His escapist color-block worlds speak to the collisions between nature and civilization, between the world outside and the infinite worlds within.

Inspired as much by whacked-out old cartoon backdrops as Nike ACG and artists from Stuart Davis to Nina Chanel Abney, Rubin’s “Dream Lands” seem to dare us to hurl ourselves inside them, into the possibilities of a beauty beyond rationale.

From doodles in little notebooks and on spare bill envelopes to finger-drawn digital mockups, the images finally creep onto the canvas, ever evolving as Rubin slaps on layer after layer, tweaking curves and hues, building up dimension in the paint as he sweats and squints and rubs out his eyes in his basement lair, making and breaking the rules as he goes, hunting down that ever-elusive balance around the bend.

An artist and writer from the enchanted woods of New Jersey (he now lives and paints in Haworth), Rubin is an Artist-In-Residence at Harlem and Hackensack hospitals. His paintings have been featured at the White Space Gallery in Chelsea and at the YouTube Studios. He is currently knocking out private commissions whilst chasing a 3-year-old around a basement.

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Losak, from Teaneck, is a member and publicist of The Book Meshuggenahs (the group fondly named themselves after the Yiddish word for “crazy”), a group of 18 Jewish women living in the United States and Israel who publish award-winning children’s books that center on Jewish characters, themes and values to serve as a resource for Jewish families. In addition to Losak, the other New Jersey members include Chana Stiefel, also from Teaneck; Karen Rostoker-Gruber from Branchburg; Rachelle Burk from East Brunswick; and Laurie Wallmark from Ringoes.

The group originated on Facebook back in 2018 when Nancy Churnin of Dallas, Texas established the idea. Churnin also created the group’s Chai-ku Contest (“chai” is the Hebrew word for “life”), which is currently in its second year. The contest invites both adults and children to submit original Jewish-themed haiku for fun and prizes. Anyone, Jewish and not, is welcome to enter as long as they accurately portray Jewish culture with their poems.

What exactly is a haiku and what does it entail? Here is a brief overview course on the subject.

“What is haiku? That’s not an easy question!” says Losak. “There are a number of answers, depending on which poet you ask. I am still a beginner. Mom studied, practiced and wrote this form for

Amy Losak

decades. She was always learning.

What I will say is that haiku, which originated and flowered in Japan, is the shortest form of poetry, but arguably the most expansive. Today, it is global in popularity. Poets from around the world share their work and uplift each other. The craft of haiku requires a certain way of ‘looking’ into slices of seasonal life, of finding bits of meaning and maybe even magic that we might otherwise overlook in the rush and rumble of our daily lives.”

Haiku also has its own rules.

“Many English-language haiku written today are shorter than the traditional structure many students may have been taught in school: three lines, with the first line containing five syllables, the second line, seven syllables and the third line, five again. Try to keep them to a max of 17 syllables, but keep in mind that content matters as much as, if not more than, syllable count.

I enjoy writing haiku both ways.

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in our surroundings. I consider haiku to be poetic mindfulness,” she says.

Here is an example of a Jewishthemed haiku written by Losak’s mother Sydell. It is written in 5-7-5 and was published in Haiku Magazine in 1968: And the green grass grows through cracks of the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem.

The following is another haiku, written by Losak and published in the Volume 48.2, Summer 2017 Issue of Modern Haiku: change of tenants imprint of the mezuzah on the front door frame “For Syd, reading, writing and studying haiku was like a pathway to small but rewarding (and sometimes painful) revelations,” explains Losak.

Sydell, who passed away in 1996, was a New York City teacher, writer and a charter member of the Haiku Society of America, formed in 1968. Losak herself is also a member today.

“Mom woke up each day with a sense of anticipation and adventure,” Losak says. “I didn’t realize when I was younger, but thanks to her I learned an appreciation for small things, the importance of stopping and observing a sparrow, a pigeon, a butterfly, a squirrel. She referred to her work in a classic anthology first published in the 1970s as ‘city haiku.’”

Losak experienced her mother’s

influences a few years ago when she came across what she later identified as a black swallowtail butterfly.

“I was rushing to make the commuter bus into Manhattan for my work at a public relations agency.

It was early, and I was already stressed. As I practically jogged down the street – I could hear the bus arriving, I glimpsed a stunning butterfly circling a rose bush in a neighbor’s front yard. It was magnificent. I stopped and just watched. That’s all. I let myself have that small moment of beauty and joy. I let the bus leave, because there’s always another bus, and lines, traffic congestion and delays.

These quotidian annoyances are

“My mother helped me learn this way of using my senses to immerse myself in small but meaningful moments. It took me a long time to understand and use this gift.” omnipresent, predictable, soulsapping. But that quiet yet vivid ‘butterfly moment’ was unique. It won’t happen again. There will be others, but not that one.

On a typically tense tizzy of a workday morning, I went in an

instant from ‘catching the bus’ to ‘catching my breath’ – and then releasing it,” she continues. “From franticness to stillness. It made a difference in the tenor of an ordinary day, if only for – and in — that moment. And I still made it to work on time. My mother helped me learn this way of using my senses to immerse myself in small but meaningful moments. It took me a long time to understand and use this gift. I need to use it more often.”

Starting in the mid-60s, Syd’s haiku and other poems have been well-anthologized and published in journals, books, newspapers and other media, including a Manhattan theater marquee in 1994. How-

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ever, her biggest dream of releasing a haiku alphabet picture book for children has finally been achieved posthumously.

In 2018, Penny Candy Books released Syd’s collection “H Is For Haiku: A Treasury of Haiku from A to Z” with illustrations by Sawsan Chalabi. The book is based on at least one of Syd’s old manuscripts and has an introduction written by Losak herself. It also features Syd’s definition of haiku in her essay

of English honored “H Is For Haiku” as a “Notable Poetry Book.” In October 2020, the independent literary press Kattywompus Press released Syd’s haiku chapbook “Poised Across the Sky” (see page 31).

“Some of her work is still published posthumously,” says Losak. “I even have a dogwood tree planted in her memory in Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Teaneck, with a haiku engraved on a stone

“On What Is Haiku” that was published in the Wind Chimes journal back in 1981. As Losak recounts it, Syd “deH Is For Haiku scribes her vision about this deceptively simple form:” “Now I go to what is there, and each time, get something different … Each time, discovery,” she says.

The following year, the National Council for Teachers

marker, thanks to the Trees of Love Program.”

The engraved haiku says, In trees and sky

a comical lost-and-found

of park balloons.

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ous print and online journals. Also, due to a collaboration between the Haiku Poets of the Garden State and the New Jersey State Botanical Gardens in Ringwood, for the second year in a row one of her haiku was displayed in an installation at the New Jersey State Botanical Gardens through the end of April 2021 to celebrate National Poetry Month: sun-clock my day unwinds with low-flying sparrows She also made appearances for children at the Ridgefield Park and Teaneck public libraries and submitted a second poetry picture book that combines both hers and her mother’s work.

“These two books are my tribute and gift to her, because she never got to publish her poetry in book form. I realized her dreams after she died. Over time, her dreams became mine,” says Losak.

Other good haiku source materials include The Haiku

Foundation; The Haiku Society of America; Michael Dylan Welch’s Graceguts; HSA’s frogpond; Modern Haiku; The Heron’s Next; Akitsu Quarterly; Frameless Sky; hedgerow: a journal of small poems; tinywords; Charlotte Digregorio’s Daily Haiku; Eastern Structures; and more.

“I hope people will try their hands at haiku and impel their spirits to soar,” says Losak. ■

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Columbia Bank Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey Team Up to Warm the Hearts of the Homeless with Blankets of Hope Blankets Delivered with Children’s Handwritten Notes of Encouragement to People in Need

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olumbia Bank Foundation, headquartered in Fair Lawn, Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Blankets of Hope have joined forces to make a difference in the lives of the homeless in New Jersey, by wrapping the less fortunate in the comfort of warm blankets. Together, the organizations have delivered 1,440 “Blankets of Hope,” to community members to help uplift spirits and offer compassion.

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Purchased by the Columbia Bank Foundation, the blankets were distributed to nine Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey chapters, where youths participated in Blankets of Hope’s “Kindness Workshop.” Children were led through an empathy exercise to imagine what it’s like to experience homelessness, then created colorful, handwritten notes of hope, love and encouragement, to pair with each blanket. The heartwarming, inspiring gifts were delivered to local shelters and organizations in need (see images on

“Currently, approximately 9,000 New Jersey residents are without homes, and due to the pandemic, the number is rising.”

next page).

Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey contributors and blanket recipients are as follows: Boys & Girls in NJ Chapters – Camden County, Clifton, Cumberland County, Garfield, Newark, Paterson and Passaic, Hawthorne, Hudson County and Union County; shelters/organizations in need include Joseph’s House in Camden, NJ Family Promise of Morris County in Morristown, Cumberland Family Shelter in Vineland, Center for Hope and Safety in Rochelle Park, Covenant House in Newark, Eva’s Village in Paterson, St. Paul’s CDC in Paterson, York Street Project in Jersey City and St. Joseph’s Social Service Center/Elizabeth Coalition in Elizabeth.

Currently, approximately 9,000 New Jersey residents are without homes, and due to the pandemic, the number is rising. The Columbia Bank Foundation recognizes now more than ever, its continual commitment to help citizens overcome challenges and gain a renewed sense of hope is paramount.

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designated in funding for future community-based projects and charitable programs. The foundation was created to serve the needs of local communities, and provide grants and contributions to organizations recognized as taxexempt under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Columbia Bank Foundation actively seeks to provide support in seven major areas: affordable housing programs, community investment and economic development opportunities, financial literacy and educational opportunities, health and human services, food insecurity, environmental sustainability and the arts. Special consideration is always given to programs that provide a measurable community impact. For more information regarding the Columbia Bank Foundation and grant eligibility requirements, please visit www.columbiabankonline.com/ columbia-foundation.

partnership with Blankets of Hope we are proud to have provided the Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey with a free kindness workshop and an opportunity to give back.

These Blankets of Hope offer lifesaving warmth, as well as an encouraging mental health boost to those in need.”

About Columbia Bank Foundation Columbia Bank Foundation is one of the New Jersey’s largest charitable foundations with roughly $60 million

About Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is an alliance of 22 Boys & Girls Club organizations serving over 70,000 youth ages 5-18 throughout the Garden State. Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey is a collaborative effort representing all 22 Clubs with the purpose of building local Club capacity; raising public awareness; and securing resources and financial support to increase the impact and

Columbia Bank Foundation delivers Blankets of Hope to Center for Hope and Safety, Rochelle Park.

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The competition, now in its 17th year, invited all middle and high school students to enter by producing a short documentary. C-SPAN, in cooperation with cable television partners, asked students to join the national conversation on the challenges our country is facing with the theme: “Explore the issue you most want the president and

new Congress to address in 2021.”

Despite the unique challenges brought about by COVID-19 this year, more than 2,300 students across the country participated in the contest. C-SPAN received over 1,200 entries from 43 states and Washington, D.C. The most popular topics addressed were health care (14.9 percent); environmental and energy policy (14.6 percent); equal rights and equity (13.5 percent); criminal justice/policing (7.6 percent); and education (7.5 percent).

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Wellness Exams are Essential to Ongoing Health Even During a Pandemic Enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols remain in place, so there’s no reason to skip your annual in-person exam Courtesy of Hackensack University Medical Center

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o matter your age, annual wellness checks with a primary care provider are an essential part of ongoing health — even when you are feeling well.

However, concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling challenges have caused many people to skip these critical, in-person annual checkups. In some cases, putting off these appointments has resulted in postponed screenings and delayed diagnoses of physical and mental health conditions.

“Certain health conditions can go undetected without the use of screening tests,” said Nora Tossounian, MD, an internal medicine specialist with Hackensack University Medical Center who treats patients age 18 and older. “Unfortunately, some patients who postponed screenings due to the pandemic were later diagnosed in the advanced stages.”

Wellness Check Benefits One of the main benefits of a wellness visit is that patients and providers can spend more time discussing the patient’s overall

Enhanced Safety Measures Protect Patients All Hackensack University Medical Center primary care facilities are taking steps to keep patients and providers safe, including: 1. Pre-screening of all patients by phone and at the door

2. Staggering appointments to promote physical distancing 3. Universal masking for patients, employees and visitors 4. Temperature screenings

5. Rigorous cleaning protocols based on public health guidelines 6. Increased use of telemedicine

7. Providing an opportunity for all team members to promptly receive the COVID-19 vaccine 8. Requiring all team members to complete a self-screening questionnaire before working

health when compared to a sick visit, when only one acute problem or concern is addressed.

“Annual wellness exams allow providers to look at the patient’s health from a holistic perspective, so we can work together to develop a comprehensive care plan,” said Dr. Tossounian.

Providers also look at a patient’s personal and family health history and order screening or diagnostic tests based on age and symptoms.

“Although telemedicine is useful in certain situations, we can’t overlook the benefits of an in-person exam,” said Dr. Tossounian. “During in-person visits, I have noticed a mole on the back, a nodule on the thyroid, or a lump on the arm; in some instances, further test-

ing has revealed early stages of treatable cancer.”

Wellness checks also allow providers to screen for and initiate conversations about substance use, as well as anxiety and depression, which have been on the rise during the pandemic.

“We can connect people with behavioral health services or prescribe medication as the situation warrants,” said Dr. Tossounian.

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“Dr. Tossounian stressed that COVID-19 shouldn’t prevent

people from seeking wellness care. She said being proactive — even during a pandemic — is one of the most important things people can do for their health.”

Recommended Preventive Screenings

by Age for Men and Women These guidelines are a modified version of the U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce screening guidelines. Please note that these are only guidelines; speak to your provider regarding the appropriateness of these tests and whether additional ones are necessary, based upon your risk.

Age 20-30: PAP every 3 years (women)

by phone and at the door; staggering appointments to promote physical distancing; universal masking for patients, employees and visitors; temperature screenings; rigorous cleaning protocols based on public health guidelines; and increased use of telemedicine.

“Although many team members have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, we are continuing to use complete personal protective equipment — including double-masking, goggles, face shields and gloves as appropriate — during all in-person exams,” said Dr. Tossounian.

Age 30-40: PAP every 3 years (women), cholesterol levels Age 40-50: PAP every 3 years (women), diabetes screening, mammograms (women, discuss frequency with provider), colonoscopies (now starting age 45), cholesterol levels Age 50-60: PAP every 3 years (women), diabetes screening, mammograms (women, discuss frequency with provider), bone density test, colonoscopies, hepatitis C screening, cholesterol levels, lung cancer screening (starting at age 55) for certain smokers or former smokers, prostate cancer screening (men) Age 60-70: PAP every 3 years (women, until age 65), diabetes screening, cholesterol levels, mammograms (women, discuss frequency with provider), bone density test, colonoscopies, hepatitis C screening, lung cancer screening for certain smokers or former smokers, prostate cancer screening (men) Age 70-80: mammograms (women, discuss frequency with provider) and colonoscopies up to age 75, bone density test, cholesterol levels, hepatitis C screening, lung cancer screening for certain smokers or former smokers, prostate cancer screening (optional for men) Age 80 and up: bone density test; mammograms (women) and colonoscopies are case-specific and after having discussion with your provider regarding risks and benefits

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Pictured above: Dr. Tossounian and patient.

Dr. Tossounian stressed that COVID-19 shouldn’t prevent people from seeking wellness care. She said being proactive — even during a pandemic — is one of the most important things people can do for their health.

“When it comes to the pandemic, we thought it was a sprint, but it turned out to be a marathon — and we’re still running it,” said Dr. Tossounian.

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ho doesn’t love jewelry? We all do. Men and women can be found wearing it with a passion.

It comes in all colors, shapes and sizes. It’s a great way to accessorize your outfit.

Jewelry is versatile and can be worn in our day-to-day lives.

Some pieces are more valuable than others, where they need

Match print shapes. You probably wouldn’t think of this one and most people don’t, but the shape of your earrings or necklace should match the shape of the design of your dress.

Therefore, if the design is angled stripes, you wouldn’t want to pair it with circular hoop earrings.

Comfort is key. You don’t want to wear something to

to be kept safely and maintained meticulously. Sometimes we have more jewelry than we need, but when wearing there are some things to consider. For instance: Let your jewelry be compatible with your outfit.

Consider your wardrobe and the kind of jewelry you prefer to wear. What is your lifestyle? Are you the type of person to wear the same jewelry over and over or do you like to mix and match and wear versatile pieces?

Pay attention to necklines. The key is to create a balanced cohesive look. For instance, if you are wearing a strapless dress, pair it with a necklace that sits at your collar bone or a chunky chocker. Balance your look with a long necklace if you happen to be wearing loose fitting clothing; wearing a long necklace can balance your look from appearing short and wide.

Pair bold with basic. The same goes true of wearing basic with bold. If you decide to wear big statement earrings, don’t wear a necklace. Want to wear a lot of bracelets? Forgo the rings. It’s all about proportion when pairing your jewelry to your outfit. Clothing should be neutral and classic if you want your jewelry to stand out. Otherwise keep it simple like a pair of stud earrings. Less is more when it comes to formal outfits also. Shiny delicate jewelry will always work best.

Match bracelets to sleeves. The longer the sleeves, the fewer bracelets. The shorter the sleeves, the more bracelets.

heavy or with sharp edges. Earrings, for instances, that are heavy can wear down your ear lobes and even cause damage.

Remember, it’s all about the comfort.

Budget. Fine jewelry, such as gold, silver and platinum, along with diamonds, are great investment pieces. Treat yourself every now and then to these types of pieces. However, if purchasing the real thing is difficult, know that you can buy pieces that are gold plated for less money; they will give you the same look and feel for less.

Match jewelry to skin tone. If you have cool undertones, white metals, such as silver and platinum, will look best. If you have warm undertones, then gold and rose gold will look best on you. Diamonds look great on all skin tones, luckily. If your skin tone is neutral, well then you hit the jackpot! You can wear any type of metal.

Hopefully these tips will help you save time and frustration when picking out jewelry to wear with your outfit. Remember, it’s all about proportion. So, if in doubt, take a look in the mirror. Play around and see what looks best on you.

Soneca Guadara is a personal fashion stylist who helps women feel beautiful and confident to rise to their highest and best selves through style. Want to know more style and fashion tips?

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Prepping For

The Next Big Event Events are slowly making a comeback. Last year pulled the break on large gatherings, resulting in many postponed or cancelled events.

Have a wedding or maybe a family reunion on the horizon? You’ll want to look picture ready. The following six tips will help you prep for your next big event.

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Tip #1: Book An In-Spa Facial.

In-spa facials are always a good idea. However, they are especially perfect when preparing for a special event. A facial will help keep skin fresh and glowing and makes makeup application even more flawless. I highly recommend checking out Slate Med Spa in Paramus for a VI Peel facial treatment; your skin will be glowing.

Tip #2: Stay Hydrated.

Staying hydrated is key to having great skin for that big event. Try drinking at least eight glasses of water a day and eating some hydrating fruits and vegetables. Watermelon, cucumbers, celery and grapefruit are great options to add to your diet. Avoiding processed and fried food is also a good idea to keep breakouts at bay. I love adding Sakara Beauty & Detox Water Drops to my water to supercharge moisture and flush out toxins and bloat; they are truly amazing.

Tip #3: Keep Up With Your Skin Care Regimen.

Keeping up with a skin care regimen on a daily basis is key to optimal skin health. I try to have a daily regimen both day and night to keep my skin looking great. Washing your face, toning and exfoliating, serums and moisturizer should be used every day. Lately, I have been loving the Glow Recipe line available at Sephora, especially the Watermelon Glow Toner and the Dew Drops. This line is some of the best skincare I have tried to really achieve that glowing skin.

For acne prone skin, I highly recommend the Ole Henriksen Balance It All line to mattify, reduce the look of pores and balance the complexion.

Tip #4: Invest In At-Home Treatments.

There are tons of at-home treatments that you can do weekly or bi-weekly. Exfoliating scrubs, sheet masks and deep pore cleansing masks are just a few great ideas to try out. Depending on your skin type, the choices are endless.

An exfoliating scrub that is a great option is the Goop Glow Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator, which leaves your skin baby soft and super glowing. One of my favorite sheet masks is the Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Sheet Mask.

Packed with botanical oils and extracts, this is the perfect mask to do the day of your big event right before your makeup application.

Tip #5: Rest Is Best.

Getting the proper amount of rest also is great for your skin. Sleeping at least 8 hours a night is really important to overall health for everyone. When we are sleep deprived, it shows in our skin. Who wants that when you are getting event ready?! Trying to get into the same bedtime routine every night really helps to stay on track. While you sleep, why not treat yourself to some skincare treatments?! I love the Origins Intensive Overnight Hydrating Mask. Packed with avocado and swiss glacier water, this mask will keep your skin hydrated for 72 hours.

Tip #6: Get A Spray Tan.

Last but not least, to really get that sun-kissed glow, I highly recommend a spray tan, especially one from Brushed Tanning in Wyckoff. Whether you want a subtle glow or to look like you spent a day at the beach, these tanning experts will custom blend the right glow for you and your big event.

Kristin Favaloro is a Jersey girl with a serious makeup and skincare obsession. Follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pg/beautyandtheburbsnj or visit her blog at www.beautyandtheburbsnj.com to discover all that Bergen County has to make a beautiful you. Have a product you’d like Kristin to check out? Email her directly at beautyandtheburbs201@ gmail.com.

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rofessional and college sports may finally be getting up to full speed, and with that comes an increase in sports injuries. One of the most common injuries in both contact and non-contact sports is a tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Listed here are ten not the most frequently asked questions about the ACL.

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What is the anterior cruciate ligament?

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How is the ACL usually injured?

Ligaments connect one bone to another. The ACL sits in the center of the knee just in front (anterior) of the PCL and connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). When you plant your foot and rotate your trunk, your ACL causes your body to stop as your weight shifts. In most people, if your ACL does not function, your knee will “give way” and you will fall down.

The answer is no. In the knee there are two types of cartilage: the articular cartilage and the menisci. The articular cartilage is the Teflon coating on the end of the bones that keeps them gliding and the menisci are the shock absorbers. The ligaments – there are four including the ACL – act more like seat belts. Even though these are all separate structures, they are often injured at the same time.

Typically, the ACL is torn in two ways – through contact and non-contact injuries. Contact injuries occur in sports such as football, and surprisingly are not as common as in non-contact injuries that occur in sports such as basketball or soccer. Both contact and non-contact injuries occur when the knee is twisted or bent on a fixed foot. A “pop” and immediate swelling often accompany the injury. Usually, the athlete cannot continue to play after an acute ACL injury. Non-contact ACL

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“The ACL is a ligament and, therefore, cannot be seen on an X-ray.”

ACL is a ligament and, therefore, cannot be seen on an X-ray. Even though the injury may be strongly suspected after an examination and X-rays, it can be reliably confirmed with an MRI. In addition, an MRI can detect injuries that were not originally appreciated.

７ Is surgery always necessary?

Treatment for an ACL tear will vary depending upon the patient’s individual needs. For example, the young athlete involved in agility sports will most likely require surgery to safely return to sports. In a limited number of patients, surgery may not be the correct solution the less active, usually older, individual may be able to return to a quieter lifestyle without surgery. However, it is important to realize that a torn ACL will not heal without surgery.

Also, the ACL may scar into nearby structures, regaining some function and providing some stability to the knee. In addition, strengthening the muscles around the knee may, in some cases, compensate for the loss of stability caused by a tear in the ACL. Non-surgical treatment may be effective for patients who are elderly or have a very low activity level. If the overall stability of the knee is intact, your doctor may recommend simple, nonsurgical options. Remember, many people who initially opt for non-surgical treatment, require surgery in the future as they do more damage or

tears are much more frequent in women than men playing the same sport. This is usually due to the way women land after they jump, and this difference can be corrected with a series of instructional exercises.

４ What is the best thing to do when an ACL injury is suspected?

On the field, after an initial evaluation by a qualified trainer or team doctor, the answer is RICE: Rest the knee with splinting to prevent further injury; Ice to reduce inflammation and prevent further swelling; light Compression to reduce swelling; and Elevation to control bleeding in the joint. Once this is done, evaluation by an orthopedist or sports medicine specialist is recommended.

５ What happens at the doctor’s office?

as their knees become unstable over time. This process can take several years. In a young and active individual, who has an unreasonable amount of instability in the knee, surgery is necessary to give the best and most reliable result to allow for continued safe participation both in sports and daily activities.

First, the doctor will ask questions about how the injury occurred. He or she may also ask about your age and activity level, both at work and during recreation. Your general health is also important. Next, the doctor will examine you. This is a hands-on evaluation to determine what the injuries are and their severity. If your knee is very swollen, the doctor may drain it with a needle and syringe.

X-rays can be very useful at this point, serving to check for injuries to the bones, the status of growth plates or, in older patients, the presence or absence of arthritis.

８ What are the options for ACL surgery?

Most ACL tears cannot simply be sutured (stitched) back together. To surgically repair the ACL and restore knee stability, the ligament must be reconstructed or replaced. Your doctor will replace your torn ligament with a tissue graft. This graft acts as scaffolding for a

６ What about an MRI? MRIs are very useful for the evaluation of ACL injuries, as well as the other injuries that accompany them. The

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“Physical therapy is a crucial part of any successful ACL surgery.”

new ligament to grow on.

Grafts can be obtained from several sources. Often, they are taken from the patellar tendon, which runs between the kneecap and the shinbone. Hamstring tendons at the back of the thigh are also a common source of grafts.

Sometimes a quadriceps tendon, which runs from the kneecap into the thigh, is used. Finally, a cadaver graft (allograft) can be used. Cadaver grafts can use even stronger tendons from other parts of the body besides the knee.

There are advantages and disadvantages to all graft sources. To help determine which is best for you, you should discuss graft choices with your orthopedic surgeon.

As with all surgical procedures, you should confirm that your doctor feels comfortable doing the procedure and performs the procedure frequently.

depends on the patient’s dedication to the rigorous physical therapy regimen. With new surgical techniques and stronger graft fixation, current physical therapy techniques use an accelerated and aggressive course of rehabilitation.

Weight bearing and range of motion exercises are started extremely early and progress rapidly.

The patient may return to sports when there is no longer pain or swelling, when there is full range of motion in the knee, and when muscle strength, endurance, coordination and functional use of the leg have been fully restored.

The patient’s sense of balance and leg control must also be restored using exercises designed to improve muscular control. This usually takes six to nine months. With an allograft, it may take up to nine months until the graft is strong enough to allow for full participation in sports. Ideally, use of a functional brace when returning to sports is not necessary after a successful ACL reconstruction. While some patients may feel a greater sense of security by wearing one, they are generally not needed or helpful.

９ How is ACL surgery done?

The surgery is performed arthroscopically and as an outpatient procedure. This means that the surgery is done with small incisions and uses a TV camera the size of a ballpoint pen and minimally invasive techniques. The TV camera is inserted in the knee and any remaining blood is flushed out. Any other injuries are thoroughly addressed and repaired. The remaining stump of the original ACL is removed, and small tunnels are drilled at the attachment sites of the ACL on the femur and the tibia. Regardless of which ACL graft has been selected, it is fashioned to fit exactly in the tunnels and to be the correct length that corresponds to the patient’s anatomy. The graft is carefully fitted in the previously drilled tunnels and secured in place with non-metallic screws. Finally, the incisions are closed, a dressing is applied, and the patient is sent to the recovery room for home discharge after several hours.

Michael L. Gross, MD, is the founder and director of Active Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Hackensack. He is the section chief of sports medicine at Hackensack/Meridian University Medical Center, the chairman of the department of Orthopedic Surgery at New Bridge Medical Center, the clinical director of Orthopedics for Summit Health and an assistant professor at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He can be reached by at drgross@activeorthopedic.com or at 201-343-2277. ■

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Tesla’s Biggest Nightmare: The All-new Ford Mustang Mach-E

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lectric vehicles (EVs) have taken the world by storm. Depending who you ask, they may tell you it was done by force. Others would argue it’s been largely driven by one man, Elon Musk, and his brand, Tesla. Sure, EVs existed before Musk’s time in the spotlight but the cold, hard truth is that they weren’t cool.

Today though, everyone wants a piece of the real world’s Tony Stark.

Although just about every single auto manufacturer has an EV roadmap, the first offerings out of the gate were rather lackluster. Many were based on economy cars and lack any cachet. Or they cost nearly $200,000 and are not realistic daily drivers since they deplete miles exceedingly fast. Frankly, the badges we all know, and love are struggling to compete against Tesla. Until now, that is.

Ford has mounted an attack in form of the all-new Mustang Mach-E. Controversial since its debut, many enthusiasts bemoaned the use of the Mustang nameplate for a sportutility vehicle. But it’s actually apt for a variety of reasons.

Most critically, Ford needed to bring something that represented performance and had instant brand recognition. Additionally, it had to fight fire — Tesla — with fire. It’s actually a genius play.

And though it boasts four doors and is an SUV, when you get a good look at the Mach-E you’ll note it has some Mustang-inspired cues. Take a closer look at things like the sharp headlights (image 1), the “hips” that are integrated into the rear fenders, the fastback-like roofline and the sculpted rear end (image 2). If you excuse the peculiar front grill on my Premium-trimmed test vehicle, there’s a lot to like about this design.

That’s because it’s bold and different. One thing I noticed: I don’t think there’s even one Ford badge on the outside.

What you do get, however, is the Mustang logo (image 3).

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“Sliding behind the three-spoke steering wheel and getting more comfortable in the cabin, every occupant’s attention will be drawn to the 15.5-inch, portrait-layout infotainment screen located in the center of the dashboard.”

and I had people in traffic rolling down their windows to strike up a conversation about the Mach-E. It’s a magnet for positivity.

Very rarely does a vehicle have this kind of impact on people.

Sliding behind the three-spoke steering wheel and getting more comfortable in the cabin, every occupant’s attention will be drawn to the 15.5-inch, portrait-layout infotainment screen located in the center of the dashboard. Ford is really gunning for Tesla with this move and, boy, it brought its “A” game.

The software works wonderfully.

It’s fast and it delivers an incredibly intuitive user experience — a rare treat in today’s autos. You don’t need a master’s degree in computer science to dive into this system.

Even better, rather than rely on this centrally located screen to display all of the vehicle information a la Tesla, Ford did something smart.

Directly behind the steering wheel is a letterbox, 10-inch display that serves as your instrument panel.

While it’s not customizable, it is a useful and welcome addition.

Elsewhere around the cockpit, you’ll note there’s usable room whether in front or back. Nice touches include the Bang & Olufsen sound system and the panoramic, fixed glass roof.

Of great importance though is the vehicle’s perceived build quality.

Unlike the mainstream EVs that tend to feel like economy cars and Tesla’s suspect interiors, the MachE feels like a real luxury automobile. There’s a certain amount of substance to the touchpoints and, overall, every component felt solid.

It even feels a step above what typically ships from Ford. Clearly, the automaker is paying attention to the small details with this specific product, and it shows.

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hear wind. Overall, it’s not that bad, however, it does take getting used to as you do not have a motor blocking out that sound. The same can be said for the suspension, which seemed noisier over bumps than other EVs I’ve piloted.

And then there’s the charging.

Simply put, if you’re expecting to juice up your ride with a 120-volt standard outlet, just stop reading now. If you want any EV, plan on working with an electrician to install 240-volt outlets or budget to have an EV-specific charger installed in your garage.

Now, driving the Mach-E. My test vehicle was an all-wheel drive model fitted with the extended range battery — a “must have” option, in my opinion. The extended range variant in Premium trim is said to achieve 270 miles on a full charge but that wasn’t my experience. Even when letting the vehicle charge up to 100 percent of battery life, I couldn’t break more than 212 miles before even setting off.

“The silver lining is that there is quite a bit of EV infrastructure (charging stations) built up these days ...”

Why? Well, during my testing the temperatures were in the mid-tohigh 30s. And low temperatures effect range when you’re dealing with EVs. How bad, you ask? It can be quite significant. After starting the vehicle and setting home for a drive that was about 31 miles, the vehicle ripped through over 70 miles of range on a brisk evening. This gave me range anxiety as I was planning a drive from New Jersey to Brooklyn — over 100 miles, round trip.

On the day of my journey though it was 60 degrees, and I had no issues. In fact, the battery held onto significantly more range.

For example, I had driven approximately 30 miles and only 10 miles came off the range. So, it takes a bit of getting used to and a sense of adventure.

The silver lining is that there is quite a bit of EV infrastructure (charging stations) built up these days but, frankly, I don’t have time to wait at a mall or some other ran-

dom parking lot while my vehicle gets juiced up. Be 100 percent sure you want to take the plunge before you put an order in on any EV. As the extended range variant has the larger, 88 kWh capacity, it’s quite zippy. That’s because it produces what equates to 346 horsepower and 428 lb.-ft. of instant torque. Zero to 60 happens in a quick 4.8 seconds, which is sports car fast.

Even better, when you toggle “one pedal driving” you don’t have to worry much about braking as the you can feather the throttle (Translation: Let your foot gently off the accelerator.) to bring the Mach-E to a controlled and smooth stop.

Over potholes and other imperfections, the Mach-E does a pretty good job at isolating passengers.

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from the batteries is located low and in between all four wheels.

While this Mustang’s steering feel is completely numbed out, Ford got the weighting just right. It’s confidence inspiring and feels sporting.

After spending a handful of days with the Mach-E, I came to one conclusion: This is a great product. Whether I was running errands around town, commuting at highway speed or sitting in traffic on the Cross-Bronx Expressway, I thoroughly enjoyed my time with it.

And I was proud to drive it.

That’s not always the case with Ford’s vehicles. While it’s produced some amazing vehicles in recent years, it’s also missed on a few.

There’s no question in this case, however. The all-new Mustang Mach-E is fantastic. It just needs more range to match up better against the latest Teslas.

If it were my money and I had to choose between the two, there’s no question, I’d be adding this Ford to my garage.

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Five Family Staycation Ideas That Won’t Break Your Budget

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amily vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter.

However, a staycation – a vacation you take right in your hometown (or nearby) – can be much less expensive and fit into nearly any amount of available time with the added bonus of skipping out on potentially stressful travel, especially now during this trying time.

Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend safe quality time together.

Visit local landmarks. Just because it’s not a traditional vacation doesn’t mean you can’t pretend to be tourists. Start by visiting the places you recommend to friends and family from out of town or pick up a city guidebook to uncover hidden spots you may not even know exist. Make a plan to seek out historic sites, visit local landmarks like museums or try an out-of-the-way restaurant (or two) you’ve never eaten at before.

Camp out in the backyard. Camping doesn’t have to be done far from home. In fact, it can be done right in your own backyard. Pitch a tent to sleep under the stars and plan a night full of traditional camping activities like roasting s’mores, telling spooky stories by flashlight and trying to identify stars and constellations.

Set up a picnic in the park. Pack a basket with sandwiches, fruit and other treats and head to the park. You can enjoy a casual meal then take advantage of the open space for a family walk or game of tag before retreating to the playground to let the little ones expel any leftover energy.

Have a home spa day. If you’re looking for some relaxation but don’t want to splurge on the full spa treatment, plan an at-home oasis instead. Light some candles, run a bubble bath and break out the facial masks and fingernail polish.

Visit an amusement park. No matter where you live, there’s probably an amusement or water park within driving distance. A quick online search before you arrive can help prepare a strategy for hitting the most popular thrill rides and waterslides while skipping those that may not provide quite the same entertainment value.

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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta All Summer Long

Cinco de Mayo is an early May celebration typically marked by margaritas, tacos and colorful decorations. Often confused with Mexican Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican celebration of their army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

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n Mexico, this date is celebrated with parades, dancing and even battle reenactments. In the U.S., we typically use this as an excuse to enjoy our favorite Mexican food and drinks, and typically the warmer weather. Below are some tips and tricks to throw a Cinco de Mayo party all summer long while highlighting authentic Mexican culture.

Food

Include your favorite foods like chips, salsa and, of course, guacamole. Set up a taco bar with fresh corn tortillas, cilantro, red onions and assorted meats like carne asada (marinated, grilled beef) and carnitas (braised, shredded pork). Enjoy side dishes like elote, also known as Mexican Street Corn – grill corn on the cob and top with mayo, cotija cheese, chili powder (like Tajin) and lime juice.

Looking for something a bit different? Try making mole. This dish contains many ingredients and takes a little time but is definitely worth it. Our favorite is lamb mole over arroz rojo (red rice) or for a twist on a classic, over red quinoa.

For dessert, try tres leches, flan, rice pudding or stray from authentic and make pinata cupcakes. Make your favorite cupcakes, scoop out the center and fill with sprinkles. Top with your favorite frosting.

When you bite into the cupcake, you will release the colorful sprinkles.

Drinks

Margaritas are classic, but there are so many other ways to enjoy tequila and mezcal. Try a Paloma, which is tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda. If you can’t find grapefruit soda, use grapefruit juice and seltzer.

Feel free to add a salt rim. Mezcal has become popular

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over the years and is great in cocktails but can also be enjoyed over ice.

For those that are unfamiliar with mezcal, mezcal is made from agave, like tequila, but is processed differently. While agave for tequila is processed right away, agave for mezcal is roasted over a fire, typically in a pit, which is what gives mezcal its distinct smokey flavor.

Some mezcal cocktails to try including mezcal negroni, mezcal paloma, mezcal margarita or try creating your own.

Music

Create a playlist with both traditional mariachi music and Mexican pop for a blend of new and old Mexican culture.

Décor

Use bright festive colors to decorate. Think vibrant and colorful. Hang multicolored papel picado banners (delicate cut paper flags) for an authentic festive feel. Use plants like cactus and succulents as décor or create centerpieces using colored Gerber daisies, roses or bring in color from confetti and festive pots. When setting a table or table display, use a colorful serape as the table runner.

For more information on Cinco de Mayo or celebrations in general, visit www.peppercornevents.com or email us at hello@peppercornevents.com.

Jess Ford is the chef/owner of Peppercorn Events, a catering company based in Bergen County. Peppercorn Events specializes in local, seasonal, custom catering. Jess is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a level 2 Sommelier. Prior to opening Peppercorn Events, Jess worked in restaurants in NYC and Brooklyn, studied farm-to-table cuisine in California, worked on an organic farm in England and traveled to China, Israel and throughout Europe studying food and wine.

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A Piece Of Waldwick Lives In Amster’s Prospect Tavern

By Kevin Czerwinski

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t would be difficult to imagine Waldwick without Amster’s Prospect Tavern.

It would be difficult to fathom Amster’s Prospect Tavern without owner Norman Levine or general manager Deb Fearon greeting customers and telling stories to the North Jersey patrons who frequent the popular eatery.

It would be difficult to picture Levine and Fearon without Jessica Shinnick-Guerrieri standing alongside them, providing the glue as the restaurant’s figurative adopted daughter, helping to keep it running smoothly with her bright smile and charm.

It would be, well, you get the idea. There are a lot of layers to Amster’s and we haven’t even gotten to the food. The warmth and inviting atmosphere of the nearly 100-year-old establishment has made Amster’s one of the most popular restaurants, not only in Waldwick, but in all of North Jersey. That dining there feels like you’re having a Sunday dinner with family isn’t a coincidence.

It’s simply part of the experience created by Levine and his team.

“This place gives people a sense of home,” said Shinnick-Guerrieri, who began working there as a waitress while she was in college some 15 years ago and has filled a variety of roles since. She currently works as a director of sales for Stew Leonard Wines but continues to contribute at Amster’s whenever possible.

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alive and thriving since 1926.” feels like it’s your house. It’s a personal thing and we’re on a first name basis with most of the customers. There has been a lot of Warrior [the nickname of the town’s high school] pride here. People are vested in the local businesses and keeping them alive.”

Amster’s is a business that has been alive and thriving since 1926. It started as a grocery store and remained as such until Prohibition was repealed in 1933. It remains one of the oldest establishments in North Jersey and has gone through some changes over the last nine decades but essentially has remained the place that Waldwick residents proudly call their own.

It’s also been called Sadie’s [after Levine’s grandmother], Ruthie’s [after his aunt], Norm’s or simply The Tavern, reflecting which member of Levine’s family owned and operated it at the time. And if you look carefully at the stonework on the front of the building, you’ll notice that it says it was built in 1927. That’s because the mason didn’t know how to make a six so he simply made 1927 the building’s birthdate.

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While Levine, 66, grew up in nearby Suffern, N.Y., where his father owned the local pharmacy, he spent countless hours in Waldwick and ultimately came to take over Amster’s when it was still just a bar. That was more than four decades ago and he shows no signs of slowing down. He first added a back patio to the bar and later enclosed it, making it a dining room.

Levine also recently switched to an electronic register system after Amster’s simply used pen and paper for more than 90 years.

“I just enjoy each day,” he said. “It’s a lot of work here but it’s a labor of love. It’s something where I wake up every day and I enjoy doing it. We have met a lot of great people here.”

One of the great people that Levine and Co. have met is Chef Joseph Grecco, who recently joined the staff and has helped transform Amster’s menu. The flair and lusciousness of his cuisine has taken helped the menu graduate from just bar food to a full-blown restaurant, which include specials such as Coq Au Vin, Seared Day Boat late SPRING 2021

Finally, here are 13 simple guidelines to help you when you hit the running shoe store: 1. Try on both shoes and walk and jog around the store. Climb stairs, if possible.

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10. The heel should fit snugly and shouldn’t rub or slip.

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(Contemporary & Traditional) The Abbey Ramsey Golf and Country Club 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-818-9298 Allendale Bar & Grill 67 W. Allendale Ave. Allendale, 201-327-3197 Allendale Eats 101 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-825-0110 Alt Eats Cafe 622 North Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-251-2222 Bacari Grill 800 Ridgewood Rd.,Washington Township, 201-358-6330 Bareburger 129 Vervalen St., Closter, 201-660-7720 The Barn 359 Sicomac Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-848-0108 The Barrow House 1296 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, 862-336-7070 The Bicycle Club 487 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-894-0880 Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893 Big Papa Smokem 352 Palisades Ave., Bogota, 201-742-5704 Bonefish Grill 601 From Rd., Paramus, 201-261-2355 Boom Burger 180 NJ-17, Mahwah, 201-529-1806 Brady’s at the Station 5 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-327-9748 BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 21 Teterboro Landing Dr.,Teterboro, 551-313-7450 The Brick House 179 Godwin Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-848-1211 Café 37 (BYOB) 37 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0437 Café Amici Wyckoff (BYOB) 315 Franklin Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-848-0198

Café Amici Ho-Ho-Kus (BYOB) 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-389-6377 Café Angelique 1 Piermont Rd.,Tenafly, 201-541-1010 Café Matisse (BYOB) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995 City Perch Kitchen and Bar 2023 Hudson St., Fort Lee, 201-582-7101

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201-791-1911 Glenn Rock Inn 222 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-445-2362 Gross’s La Strada 231 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-670-9233 Haven Riverfront Restaurant & Bar 2 Main St., Edgewater, 201-943-1900

Chakra 144 W. State Route 4, Paramus, 201-566-1530

Hearth and Tap 125 N. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-307-6300

Center Tavern 170 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-666-2200

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn and Tavern 1 East Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-4115

Coach House Restaurant 55 NJ-4, Hackensack, 201-488-4999

Houston’s The Shop’s at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-488-5667

Coffee & Cornbread Co. 1350B Queen Anne Rd.,Teaneck, 201-862-0600 The Cornerstone 84 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-666-8688 Crow’s Nest 309 Vincent Ave., Hackensack, 201-342-5445 Cubby’s BBQ Restaurant 249 S. River St. Hackensack, 201-488-9389

Hungry Peddler 44 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-894-0718 Iron Horse 20 Washington Ave.,Westwood, 201-666-9682 Ivy Inn 268 Terrace Ave., Hasbrouck Heights, 201-393-7699 Jackson Hole 362 Grande Ave., Englewood, 201-871-7444

51 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 551-264-9200

29 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-445-3335

Nellie’s Place 9 Franklin Turnpike,Waldwick, 201-652-8626

Rotunda Garden State Plaza (Rtes. 17 & 4), Paramus, 201-843-7693

Nikki’s Bar & Grill 213 Washington Ave., Little Ferry, 201-518-2883 Noah’s Ark (Kosher) 493 Cedar Lane,Teaneck, 201-692-1200 Oceanos 2-27 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-796-0546 Palmer’s Crossing 145 Dean Dr., (Clinton Ave.), Clinton Inn Hotel,Tenafly, 201-567-4800 Park Wood Delicatessen 342 Erie Ave., Midland Park, 201-689-0855 Pearl Restaurant (BYOB) 17 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-857-5100 Peppercorns 176 Colony Ave., Park Ridge, 201-391-2818 Pizzaiolo By Brothers 85 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-4944 P.J. Finnegan’s 274 Fairview Ave.,Westwood, 201-664-7576

Ruby Tuesday Route 4 & 17, Paramus, 201-909-0886 Rutherford Pancake House 40 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-340-4171 Sal’s Good Eats 80 Green St.,Teterboro, 201-288-1170 Section 201 704 River Rd., New Milford, 201-262-5600 Shelly’s Vegetarian Café and Caterers 482 Cedar Lane,Teaneck, 201-692-0001 Steel Wheel Tavern 51 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-882-1800 St. Eve’s Restaurant (BYOB) 611 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-857-4717 Stony Hill Inn 231 Polify Rd. (Rt. 80), Hackensack, 201-342-4085 Tommy Fox’s Public House 32 S.Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900

Just Janice (BYOB) 23 Sheridan Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-2666

Plank Pizza Company 383 Market St. Bldg. D, Saddle Brooke, 201-843-2426

East Coast Burger Company 75 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-857-0277

The Kosher Nosh Deli 894 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-1186

Railroad Café 170 Union Ave., East Rutherford, 201-939-0644

Veggie Heaven 473 Cedar Ln.,Teaneck, 201-836-0887

Emerson Hotel Restaurant 31 Emerson Plaza, Emerson, 201-262-7557

Lakeside Grille & Bar 105 Lakeside Dr., Ramsey, 201-327-0009

Raymond’s 101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5125

Victoria’s 336 Queen Anne Rd.,Teaneck, 201-801-0888

Esposito’s Park Café 790 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-313-2441

Mahwah Bar & Grill 2 Island Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-8056

Reilly’s Rib Cage (BYOB) 49 W. Church St., Bergenfield, 201-771-7200

Village Green (BYOB) 36 Prospect St., Ridgewood, 201-445-2914

Esty Street 86 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-307-1515

Mason Jar 219 Ramapo Valley Rd., Mahwah, 201-529-2302

Regina’s Steakhouse and Grill 827 Teaneck Rd.,Teaneck, 201-862-1996

Waterside 7800 B. River Rd., North Bergen, 201-861-7767

Farmhouse Café & Eatery 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201-266-8931 301 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-664-8424

Mitchell’s Seafood Market 541 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-840-9311

Restaurant L 9 Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, 201-785-1112

White Maple Café (BYOB) 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-1953

MK Valencia 228 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-373-0228

Rolling Pin Café 341 Broadway,Westwood, 201-666-4660

103 Prime 103 Spring Valley Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-2220

Mob Burger 525 Moonachie Ave,Wood-Ridge, 201-728-4891

Roots Steakhouse 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-1922

Asian/Asian Fusion

Nostramana Café

Rosario’s Trattoria (BYOB)

Davey’s Irish Pub & Restaurant 5 Park St., Montvale, 201-391-9356

Fire and Oak 100 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-307-1100 Giovanni’s Deli 22-08 Morlot Ave., Fair Lawn,

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Chinese/Korean/ Korean BBQ

Petite Soo Chow 607 Gorge Road, Cliffside Park, 201-313-1666 P.F. Chang’s The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-646-1565

Dong Chun Hong 144 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-592-0450

T.S. Ma Wyckoff 637 Wyckoff Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-891-8870

Golden Dynasty 825 Franklin Lakes Rd., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-7866 295 Kinderkamack Rd., Hillsdale, 201-358-8685

Al Di La 1 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford, 201-939-1128

Kimchi Mama 7-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-703-2905 Kimchi Smoke BBQ 301 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-497-6333 Mr. Wok & Sushi (BYOB) 1 Highwood Ave. 2nd Floor, Tenafly, 201-569-3969 Myung Ga Won 72 Piermont Road,Tenafly, 201-500-1111

Continental Cuisine

Fountainview Restaurant Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd.

(Rt. 17N.), Mahwah, 201-529-1313 Rudy’s 107 Anderson Ave., Hackensack, 201-489-4831

Continental/American W’s Grill 20 Elm St., Oakland, 201-651-0005

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Continental/French Café Panache (BYOB) 130 E. Main St. (Lake St.), Ramsey, 201-934-0030 Latour (BYOB) 6 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056 Le Jardin 1257 River Rd., Edgewater, 201-224-9898 Madeleine’s Petite Paris 416 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-0063 Saddle River Inn (BYOB) 2 Barnstable Ct., Saddle River, 201-825-4016

Continental/Italian Andrea’s Ristorante Italiano (BYOB) 20 E. Prospect St.,Waldwick, 201-670-0275, 201-670-7958 Davia 6-09 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn, 201-797-6767 Sage (BYOB) 17-15 Broadway, Fair Lawn,

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201-797-0500 Savini 168 West Crescent Ave., Allendale, 201-760-3700 Villa Amalfi 793 Palisades Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-886-8626

Cuban Azúcar Cuban Cuisine 171 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter, 201-660-7977 Casual Habana Cafe (BYOB) 125 Main St., Hackensack, 201-880-9844 Mambo Tea House (BYOB) 98 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-1262 Mis Raices 1214 Teaneck Rd.,Teaneck, 201-530-7233 Rebecca’s Restaurant (BYOB) 236 Old River Rd., Edgewater, 201-943-8808 Rumba Cubana 1807 45th St., North Bergen, 201-553-9100

Dominican Punta Cana 2151 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee, 201-849-5556

Eclectic Contemporary Bibi’z Restaurant and Lounge 284 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-722-8600 Baumgart’s Café (BYOB) 59 The Promenade, Edgewater, 201-313-3889 45 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-569-6267 158 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-5688 Café Matisse (BYOB) 167 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-935-2995 G.W. Grill 2139 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, 201-947-2440 Port of Call (POC) (BYOB) 450 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack, 201-488-0888

� Restaurant The Rail Yard Tavern 14-26 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-773-3372 Sofia 36 Engle St., Englewood, 201-541-8530 200 Tice 200 Tice Blvd.,Woodcliff Lake, (Inside The Woodcliff Lake Hilton) 201-391-3600 201 Supper Club 90 W. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-541-0101

Fondue The Melting Pot 250 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-664-8877

French The Chef’s Table (BYOB) 754 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-891-6644 Latour (BYOB) 6 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-445-5056

Greek A Taste of Greece (BYOB) 935 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-967-0029 Axia Taverna 18 Piermont Rd.,Tenafly, 201-569-5999 Daily Treat 177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood 201-652-9113 Eons 17 NJ-17, Paramus, 212-696-1234 Greek Corner Grill (BYOB) 99 Park Ave., Park Ridge, 201-476-1400

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201-568-0440 1611 Palisade Ave., Fort Lee, 201-947-2050 21 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-612-2600 487 Broadway,Westwood, 201-722-3511 2020 Central Road, Fort Lee, 201-947-2055

Mantra 275 NJ-4, Paramus, 201-342-8868

Poitin Still 774 Main St., Hackensack, 201-487-0660

Mausam (BYOB) 76 Market St., Clifton, 973-472-3663

Italian

Taverna Mykonos 238 Broadway, Elmwood Park, 201-703-9200

Spice Mantra (BYOB) 6 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood, 201-568-1122

Varka 30 N. Spruce St., Ramsey, 201-995-9333

Silli Point (BYOB) 498 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-0271

Indian

Taste of India (BYOB) 166 Cedar Ln.,Teaneck, 201-692-3222

GRK Grill (BYOB) 39 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201-399-7670

Art of Spice (BYOB) 159 Main St., Hackensack, 201-342-3444

The Greek Village 254 Livingston St., Northvale, 201-750-8570

BHOJ (BYOB) 430 Market St., Elmwood Park, 201-797-6800

It’s Greek to Me 352 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-945-5447 36 E. Palisade Ave., Englewood,

Kailash (BYOB) 22 Oak St., Ridgewood, 201-251-9693

Nirvana Indian Kitchen (BYOB) 29 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-818-2300

Irish Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar 36 N.Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-608-5545 191 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-564-7893

Aldo & Gianni Ristorante 108 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-391-6866 Aldo’s (BYOB) 640 Wyckoff Ave.,Wyckoff, 201-891-2618 A Mano 24 Franklin Ave. (at Chestnut St.), Ridgewood, 201-493-2000 Amarone 63 Cedar Ln.,Teaneck, 201-833-1897 Andiamo 23 Hardenburgh Ave., Haworth, 201-384-1551 Angelo’s Restaurant 263 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst, 201-939-1922 Arturo’s 41 Central Ave., Midland Park, 201-444-2466

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201-722-1900 Buongiorno’s (BYOB) Cliff’s If by some strange chance there was nothing on Steakhouse the menu that 86 Washington Ave., Dumont, 18 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, Barcelona’s strikes your fancy, there are daily specials for both lunch 201-501-8000 201-944-0233 and dinner 38 Harrison Ave., Garfield, 973-778-4930 – and they always include sort of unique Dimora Cafésome Amici (BYOB) 4 Sycamore Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, Shot, 100 Piermont Rd., Norwood, Bazzarelli beverage special, such as the Immune 201-389-6377 201-750-5000 117 Moonachie Rd., Moonachie, perfect for keeping those weary winter germs 201-641-4010 Dino’s Caffe Annello (BYOB) at bay(BYOB) in a refreshing shot.

12 Tappan Rd., Harrington Park, Bellissimo 429 Broadway Ave.,Westwood, 12 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale,the burrata.

201-786-8137 Then, there’s Everyday, the Café 201-767-4245 201-746-6669 Capri (BYOB) offers a new twist onCaffethis trendy cheese. Due (BYOB) 16-18 S. Broad St., Ridgewood, Bensi 119 Park Ave., East Rutherford, you’re it with prosciutto 201-857-3231 459Though Rt. 17S, Hasbrouck Heights,used to seeing 201-460-1039 201-727-9525 and red pepper, Knott, Café Means their team Fiona’s Restaurant (BYOB) Italiano and Ristorante 183 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 118 Godwin Ave., Midland Park, 14 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, add their twist to elevate it using seasonal in- 201-857-5800 201-297-7444 201-461-5041 they’ve become Fontana Di Trevi (BYOB) Bicigredients and the creativity Café L’Amore (BYOB) 61known E. Main St., Ramsey, 248 Fort Lee Road, Leonia, 455 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, for.

201-962-9015 201-242-9040 201-337-5558 We could write more about it, but the Saddle Bistro 107 Fratelli’s Coal-Burning Pizza Café Tivoli food does the talking.

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Bottagra Restaurant 80 Wagaraw Rd., Hawthorne, 973-423-4433

Cassie’s 18 S. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-6760

Gianna’s 843 Washington Ave., Carlstadt, 201-460-7997

Buon Gusto (BYOB)

Cenzino Ristorante

Giovanna’s Café

19 E. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-5835 GoodFellas Ristorante 61 Midland Ave., Garfield, 973-478-4000 Granita Grille 467 Broadway,Westwood, 201-664-9846 Grissini Restaurant 484 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, 201-568-3535 Guilio’s 154 Washington St.,Tappan, NY, 845-359-3657 Il Giardino (BYOB) 153 Paris Ave., Northvale, 201-750-0060 Il Mulino Ristorante (BYOB) 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont, 201-384-7767 Il Villaggio 651 NJ-17N (between Rtes. 3&46), Carlstadt, 201-953-7733 In Napoli 116 Main St., Fort Lee, 201-947-2500

Kinchley’s Tavern 586 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, 201-934-7777 L’Angolo Trattoria Italiana (BYOB) 696 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, 201-941-0853 La Cambusa 517 River Drive, Garfield, 973-445-7222 La Lanterna (BYOB) 29 W. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5520 La Vecchia Napoli 2 Hillard Ave., Edgewater, 201-941-6799 Locale Café 208 Piermont Rd., Closter, 201-750-3233 Luka’s (BYOB) 10 River Road, Bogota, 201-440-2996 Lu Nello 182 Stevens Ave., Cedar Grove, 973-837-1660 Maggiano’s Little Italy The Shops at Riverside, Rt. 4W, Hackensack, 201-221-2030

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Martini Grill 187 Hackensack St.,Wood-Ridge, 201-939-2000

Trovato’s Due 4 Barbara Ln., Oakland, 201-337-0813

Nanni Ristorante 53 W. Passaic St. Rochelle Park, (behind Garden State Plaza), 201-843-1250

Vicolo Ristorante 216 Old Tappan Road, Old Tappan, 201-497-8777

Nonna’s Cucina (BYOB) 918 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-2758 Olivella’s 7709 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, 201-662-6110 Osso Buco 343 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-664-1600 Picco Tavern 160 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, 201-880-8750 Portobello 175 Ramapo Valley Rd. (Rt. 202), Oakland, 201-337-8990 Puzo’s Family Restaurant 4 Garfield Ave., Hawthorne, 973-423-2288 Rocca (BYOB) 203 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, 201-670-4945 Roxanne’s 150 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, 201-529-0007 Rugova Restaurant & Bar 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-880-8488 Sanducci’s Trattoria (BYOB) 620 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-599-0600 Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn 105 Old New Bridge Rd., New Milford, 201-692-7700 Sergio’s Missione (BYOB) 2 N. Mercer St., Lodi, 973-778-4545 Sicilian Sun (BYOB) 604 N. Maple Ave., Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-444-3494 Solari’s 61 S. River St., Hackensack, 201-487-1969 Sonny T Restaurant 259 Johnson Ave., River Edge, 201-342-1233 Sorrento (BYOB) 132 Park Ave., East Rutherford, 201-507-0093 Trattoria Giotto (BYOB) 15 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-528-7142

Woodstone Pizza Bar & Grill 352 W. Passaic St., Rochelle Park, 201-845-7600 Zozo’s Restaurant 625 River Vale Rd., River Vale, 201-391-3195

Japanese Akai Lounge 11 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-541-0086 Asahi (BYOB) 1475 Bergen Blvd., Fort Lee, 201-944-5113 Blu Sushi (BYOB) 26 Wilsey Square, Ridgewood, 201-882-1700 Cocoro 856 Franklin Ave., Franklin Lakes, 201-560-1333 Daruma (BYOB) 45 N. Dean St., Englewood, 201-567-9600 Fuki Sushi (BYOB) 828 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-225-0160 Gen Sushi & Hibachi 14B Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, 201-930-9188 Hanami (BYOB) 41 Union Ave., Cresskill, 201-567-8508 301 Center Ave.,Westwood, 201-666-8508 Hiro 254 Degraw Ave.,Teaneck, 201-692-1002 Hiura 400 Main St. Ste. B, Fort Lee, 201-346-0110 Kazuki (BYOB) 638 Westwood Ave., River Vale, 201-263-1811 Kiku 5-9 Rt. 9W (Palisades Pkwy.), Alpine, 201-767-6322 365 Rt. 17S, Paramus, 201-265-7200 Kumo (BYOB) 55 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-0088 Kyoto (BYOB) 78 Washington Ave., Dumont,

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Masa Sushi & Grill (BYOB) 81 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, 201-934-6616

Sakura-Bana (BYOB) 43 Franklin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-447-6525

Matsu Sushi & Grill 140 Broadway, Hillsdale, 201-722-9388

Sendai Japanese Restaurant & Grill 178 Kinderkamack Rd., Emerson, 201-225-0995

Matsuya 490 Market St., Saddle Brook, 201-843-5811 Mei Sushi Japanese Restaurant 14-20 Plaza Rd., Fair Lawn, 201-398-9882

Sushi Cruise (BYOB) 725 River Road #51, Edgewater, 201-313-3611 Sushi Village (BYOB) 700-90 Broadway,Westwood, 201-666-8800

Minado 1 Valley Rd., Little Ferry, 201-931-1522

Sushi X (BYOB) 23 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-689-7878

Mount Fuji Japanese Steak House 193 NJ-17, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-2800

Umeya 156 Piermont Rd., Cresskill, 201-816-0511

Nizi Sushi (BYOB) 300 Union Ave., Rutherford, 201-804-7666

Tawara Japanese Restaurant (BYOB) 53 W. Main St., Ramsey, 201-825-8712

Sarku Japan Bergen Town Center, Rt. 4W (Forest Ave.), Paramus,

Wasabi 848 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-493-7575

Yuki 2 S. Kinderkamack Rd., Montvale, 201-391-9877 Yuki Hana (BYOB) 131 Kinderkamack Rd., Park Ridge, 201-391-3230

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Latin

Azteca (BYOB) 47 Park Ave., Rutherford, 201-438-2111

Mambo Empanadas (BYOB) 313 Union Ave., Rutherford, 201-933-3888

Jalepenos 930 Prospect St., Glen Rock, 201-445-5566

Mediterranean

La Frontera (BYOB) 37 E. Broadway, Hackensack, 201-880-7731

The Kebabci (BYOB) 259 Valley Blvd.,Wood-Ridge, 201-728-4949 Mado (BYOB) 570 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201-265-3629 Mediterraneo (BYOB) 23 N. Broad St., Ridgewood, 201-447-0022 Mezza (BYOB) 20 Jefferson Ave.,Westwood, 201-722-8822 Novo (BYOB) 37 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-444-4910

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Leon 16 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-857-0297 Mariachi Grill (BYOB) 262 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst, 201-528-7493 Riviera Maya (BYOB) 252 E. Fort Lee Rd., Bogota, 201-996-1380 Viva Margarita 364 Lawton Ave., Cliffside Park, 551-313-0760

Spanish

El Cid 205 Paramus Rd., Paramus, 201-843-0123 Meson Madrid Restaurant 343 Bergen Blvd., Palisades Park, 201-947-1038 Sangria 1033 MacArthur Blvd., Mahwah, 201-962-3310 Sayola 50 Prospect Ter.,Tenafly, 201-871-2182 Tapas De España 7909 Bergenline Ave., North Bergen, 201-453-1690 Taste of Spain 493 Tappan Rd., Northvale, 201-767-8904

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Persian Kabab on the Cliff 23 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, 201-444-5100 Pardis Persian Grill (BYOB) 47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201-652-8000 Rose (BYOB) 1150 Teaneck Rd.,Teaneck, 201-569-3600

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K, so it’s that time of the year. I started thinking about what to get Mom and Dad for their respective “holidays” (Yeah, Hallmark, I’m calling you out!), but as time gets closer, I still haven’t been able to think of anything. They have it all! They’re old and can buy their own gifts. A macaroni necklace, my go-to favorite as a kid, just doesn’t seem to cut it these days.

What probably got in my way of thinking of what to do for them on their special days (the one besides their birthdays and their anniversary) was the celebration of all those other new made-up holidays that saw Mother’s and Father’s Day and were totally inspired, thinking “We could do that too!” Happy Grilled Cheese Day, folks.

So, what really happens? We only have 365 days in a year, so some people are starting to share their days, right? I know the going joke used to be that Earth Day shared a day with 4/20, the most epic Earth celebrating holiday there is. Of course, I was clearly listening to the wrong people (it’s on 4/22). Whatever, my dealer is still a stand-up guy!

But now my smart ass question of “When is Son’s Day?” actually has an answer. It’s this August. You can start thinking about what to get me now, Mom! When did all these holidays actually become celebrated? I do believe our mothers and fathers deserve a day. They did, after all, raise fine specimens. But our grandparents? They are getting the perks of Mother’s and Father’s Day already, and they still want more? Nana’s gettin’ greedy!

I’m not even sure Hallmark, those schemers, is behind it anymore. I blame the Internet for this travesty of making April 2nd anything more than simply… April 2nd (also known as National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day). What has gone wrong with the world? I sent a card last year and Mr. PB&J never even said thank you.

So, this year, I’m going to start making holidays of my own, based arbitrarily on my moods. For obvious reasons, they will revolve mostly around the things I like. Let’s say tacos. National Taco Day sounds great. We all go to the taco store and receive a free taco. Perfect! Oh wait, there already is a National Taco Day in October…

Hmmm… Maybe I can think of something more outlandish, yet still amazing. How about espresso? Not quite as notable as coffee, but still enjoyed by select energy junkies.

Damn, that’s already April 17th. There must be something without a day!

Oh, well, until I think of one, I’ll just have to go back and figure out what to get good ole’ Ma and Pops for their special “holidays.” Suggestions are welcome; macaroni necklaces are not. ■ 98

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