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FEATURES 26
A VISIT WITH THE CEO
Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, tells what it’s like to lead Saint Barnabas Medical Center, one of the Northeast’s most honored hospitals, in a time of change.
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A FREE SCREENING MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE
The Lung Cancer Screening Program at Saint Barnabas Medical Center detects tumors at an early stage, when they are most successfully treated.
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STEER CLE AR OF SKIN CANCER
Melanoma can be treated, as a surgeon explains, but preventing it by staying safe from the sun is the best treatment of all.
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SURVIVOR AT HEART
A Cranford resident fights advanced heart disease with cardiac surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
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KNOW YOUR TICKER
Knowledge about heart health—and cardiac disease— can help you take better care of yourself and live longer. Test yourself with this brief quiz.
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GE T OUT!
Morris and Essex counties are home to some of the best destinations for hiking, fishing, boating and more—so grab your gear and start enjoying the great outdoors!
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SUMMER NIGHTS
Push past your usual style and have some fun with one of our foolproof fashions. You’ll look amazing when the sun goes down.
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PART Y SMART!
With these practical tips, make ’18 the year of your best-ever backyard bash.
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Contents SUMMER
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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Morris and Essex counties.
How well do you really know corn: the tasty, yellow summertime staple?
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STYLE WATCH
We’re tickled pink by all the rosy-hued pieces popping up this season.
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JEWELRY BOX
Say hello to the graceful swirl of these sea-inspired pieces.
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HOME FRONT
Bring the essence of the shore into your home with these sand-colored selects.
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TALK OF THE TOWN
Everything’s coming up roses in the picturesque town of Madison.
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SPIRITS
Here’s your chance to try a refreshing cocktail, made with juicy watermelon and rum. It’ll keep you cool all afternoon long.
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TASTES
Fire up the grill! These flavorful, protein-rich recipes are sure to be crowd pleasers.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Braun’s Tavern & Dining Room is an ode to Bloomfield’s past.
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GATHERINGS
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See photos from recent events in and around the counties.
Recent reports and statistics, including the link between TV commercials and junk food consumption.
On the cover: Isabella Ley of Denville enjoys a treat from South Street Creamery in Morristown. Photo by Yvonne Marki.
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SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, WHICH IS RECOGNIZED for having the largest living-donor kidney transplant program in the United States, has been receiving national attention for the largest living-donor kidney transplant chain at any single U.S. hospital. As you may know, not every kidney is a match for every patient, so potential donor-recipient pairs are connected with others to facilitate exchanges in which every recipient receives an appropriate kidney. The chain, which began with altruistic donor Brian Glennon, continues to grow and is currently 23 links long, involving 46 people. This chain was recently featured on the Megyn Kelly Today show. (You can watch the segment at http://goo.gl/5uZxSS.) As you will learn on page 30, this is not the only distinction awarded to the Medical Center. The Leapfrog Group, which assesses hospital safety and quality, gave the Medical Center an “A” rating for 13 cycles in a row—an achievement matched by no other institution in our five-state region. Also, we are especially proud to have been chosen by our neighbors at the Livingston Chamber of Commerce as the community’s “Business of the Year.” Just as the record-setting transplant chain depended on the donors, every accomplishment at Saint Barnabas Medical Center depends on all members of our team—and the community that generously supports and entrusts us with its care. Similarly, we depend on you to aid in maintaining your health, and we are proud to be your partner in that effort. In this issue, you’ll read about the importance of early detection and being proactive. Find out about our lung cancer screening program, which is designed to spot potential problems early (page 32), sun-safety practices to protect your skin (page 34), and heart-healthy diet and lifestyle choices (page 38). An honor provides great satisfaction. At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, our biggest honor is the trust you place in us—a trust that makes us strive to become ever better, each and every day. Have a healthy summer! Regards,
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IN AN INFORMAL POLL, certainly not scientific by any measure, I asked friends and colleagues about favorite childhood memories, and the majority of those shared centered around fun times during the summer months. My own memories bear out these “results”: long days spent lazing at the beach, cooling off under sprinklers, games at the boardwalk, boating down the Shore. With that in mind, we at Morris/Essex Health & Life again planned our annual Outdoors Issue because even the most housebound souls among us step out to catch a breeze, savor the sunshine and forget all about their “Things to Do” list when summer arrives in beautiful Morris and Essex counties. The outdoors begins, of course, with your backyard. Now is the time to enjoy it, and we have a few ideas for backyard parties. All you really need are a few friends, some food and drink, and cooperation from the weather. While the company is always way more important than the accoutrements, we asked our local experts—planners, caterers, photographers, florists and more— for advice and creative ways to ensure that your bash is brilliant. Read “Party Smart!” on page 46, and let the partying begin. Rather get out and explore beyond the comfort of home? Our counties are packed with places that appeal to anyone who enjoys fresh air and Mother Nature. Turn to “Get Out!” on page 36 to find the best spots for birdwatching, biking, boating and fishing, among other activities. And before the dog days of August arrive, be sure you enjoy a nice summer evening on the town. In our fashion spread, “Summer Nights” beginning on page 40, we present five stunning looks for every woman—and our sartorial pros explain how the ensembles can enhance or be enhanced. Of course, on July 4 we celebrate Independence Day, and we’re certain you’ll love the parties, parades and fireworks on and around the Fourth. If you want to try a new recipe or two for your cookout, flip to page 72 for tasty new takes on barbecue or to page 71 for a refreshing cocktail to serve. Then turn to Local Buzz starting on page 14 for some ideas and to find out where you can view evening fireworks. We hope you enjoy these and all the articles in this issue, and we wish everyone a fun and safe summer. Now, if you don’t mind, I’m heading out!
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ShopRite of Greater Morristown (178 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown, 973.829.6825) is now offering more than just oysters at its popular Oyster Bar. The seafood hot spot recently expanded its menu, which now includes tuna steaks, sea bass, scallops, snappers and fish and chips—all available for customers to take home or eat at the store’s restaurant/bar, Bin 37. All of the dishes are fully customizable and can be fried, grilled or sautéed to the guest’s specifications, then topped with a tasty store-made sauce. Don’t forget to grab a side dish to go along with that freshly prepared seafood meal: The store offers coleslaw, quinoa salad and even truffle mashed potatoes! At Bin 37, diners can enjoy their seafood selections with a glass of wine, specialty cocktail or other beverage, says Village Super Market Corporate Chef John Deredita. Not sure what to drink? Bin 37’s knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect pairing for your dish—and you’ll get a 5-star restaurant experience without even leaving the store.
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Voltaire Cycles aims to evoke the feeling of wonder that used to come with “the sparkle of brightly painted models, shiny tires, the glint of sun on the polished chrome,” as it states online. But don’t let its old-world charm fool you: This place—in downtown Denville—is a high-tech wonderland. The store boasts the industry’s newest electric bikes, e-boards (electric skateboards) and recumbent trikes. Attention, commuters: Voltaire Cycles offers foldable e-bikes that can be collapsed and taken in a car or on the subway. It’s also got all the accessories you need to go with your new ride: bike bags, lights, helmets and rechargeable batteries. And if all you’re looking for is a classic conventional bike, they’ve got those too. Voltaire Cycles, 21 Broadway, Denville, 862.260.8310, voltaire cyclesdenvillenj.com
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LUNCH BREAK July is National Picnic Month, aka the perfect excuse to pack up a delicious fresh lunch and spend your mealtime outdoors. Lucky for us, Morris and Essex counties have plenty of scenic spots to lay down that blanket and enjoy a little oneon-one time with nature. Here are a few places to picnic: Hopatcong State Park 260 Lakeside Blvd. Landing
Tourne County Park 83 Old Denville Rd. Boonton
Lewis Morris Park 270 Mendham Rd. Morristown
Turtle Back Rock Picnic Area Walker Rd. West Orange
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For the BRIDE-TO-BE Before opening her own bridal boutique, Rachel Sweebe—owner of the brand new Bridal Atelier Montclair— worked as a designer in New York City and Italy for more than 20 years. It wasn’t until Sweebe got engaged and designed her own wedding dress that she realized her true calling: making other brides’ dreams come true. She began accepting private clients and custom-creating their gowns—with rave reviews. Now with her very own shop, Sweebe styles even more clients with designer dresses made exclusively for the store. Bridal Atelier offers gowns, trains, accessories and everything else a bride could need to look and feel beautiful on her big day. Bridal Atelier montclair, 623 Valley Rd., Montclair, 201.303.9639, bridalaterlier montclair.com
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CULINARY CORNER HOME COOKIN’ For Chef Tom Carlin, Maplewood is more than just the location of his newest restaurant: It’s home. The seasoned chef was born and raised in town, then went on to pursue a career in the food industry and open his first restaurant in Gladstone in 2005. The Gladstone Tavern is still open, serving up Chef Carlin’s signature New American cuisine in a cozy, home-like setting. Carlin’s newest venture, The Cassidy Bar + Kitchen (which he owns with his wife Jennifer), recently debuted in the heart of downtown Maplewood and is a welcome addition to the town’s lively restaurant scene. The dinner menu offers classic dishes like split pea soup and crab cakes, and original fare like crispy duck ramen and lobster in a saffron fettuccine. Patrons can order a glass of wine, draught beer or bottled cider from the restaurant’s bar.
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Dog: Maddie, a 9-year-old Chihuahua Owner: Britney Boyajian, Parsippany
This feisty pup is the queen of her house and loves to dress the part. (Mother Britney admits that her pooch is quite the fashionista.) “Maddie definitely has more clothing than me,” she reports. “Her closet includes a different wardrobe for every season!” This summer, you’ll most likely catch Maddie in her pink spaghetti-strap dress, which she loves to wear at her favorite walking spot: Lake Parsippany. After a nice afternoon stroll, Maddie’s go-to treat is scrambled eggs and a “pup-accino” (a cup of sweet whipped cream). In return, she shows her thanks with plenty of cuddles and kisses.
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What would summer be without Independence Day fireworks? This year, dazzling displays are planned on or around July 4 throughout the counties. Here are some can’tmiss shows: June 28–30: County College of Morris, Randolph. The annual three-day Freedom Festival features a parade on June 30 at 12 p.m. and fireworks at 9:45. June 30: Morris Plains Community Park, Morris Plains. Family day starts at 5 p.m., with fireworks to follow at 9:30 p.m. July 4: Livingston High School, Livingston. A festival (with food, live music and amusement rides) begins at 10 a.m., with fireworks at dusk.
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POKING THE BEAR Poke, the Hawaiian food trend that’s been sweeping the nation, has finally found its way to Upper Montclair, thanks to Little Bear Poke. Haven’t heard of poke (poh-KAY)? It’s a raw fish salad made with marinaded aku tuna, octopus or yellowfin tuna as a base, and topped with ingredients like kimchi, green onions and soy sauce. Poke joints have been popping up all over the state, and for good reason. The bowls are tasty, convenient and come in a variety of flavors. Here are a few signature bowls that you can only get at Little Bear Poke: the “Mika,” with salmon, apples, shiso miso sauce and seaweed salad and the “Bear-I-Yaki,” with tuna, house-made Hawaiian teriyaki sauce, avocado, pineapple and roasted kale. You can’t leave without trying one of their shavedice creations, made with the season’s freshest fruits and toppings like blueberries and orange blossom honey.
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NEED A LIFT? Getting where you need to go has never been “EZ”er, thanks to Ryde4Life. The ride service, created by Newark-based EZ Ride, has been around for more than a year and provides affordable transportation for older adults. First used for running errands and getting to doctors’ appointments, the service is now so popular its weekday hours have been extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and a Saturday service from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. is now available. Ryde4Life helps senior citizens stay social and active without needing a car, and is easy to join by registering at ryde4life.org. It provides low-cost rides through popular ride-sharing apps (at least $1 off of Uber or Lyft charges), but no worries if you don’t have a smartphone. All you need to do is call 866.208.1307 and have your credit card ready. Ryde4Life will take care of the rest.
CLASS IS IN SESSION
July 4: Yogi Berra Stadium, Montclair. Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. on Bloomfield Ave., with fireworks at the stadium after the sun goes down.
For many local students, school is out for the summer, but One River School of Art + Design in Millburn is just getting started. The school, which opened this spring, offers various art and digital workshops for learners of all ages! Young artists can spend their summer at one of the school’s camps, which focus on everything from fashion design to learning to draw anime. If you’re more into appreciating art than creating it, One River’s exhibitions might be right up your alley. The school recently displayed local artist Alan Prazniak’s collection of paintings titled “Leave Luck to Heaven,” and hosts free monthly events that are open to the community. One River School of Art + Design, 292 Millburn Ave., Millburn, 973.318.9331, millburn.oneriverschool.com
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Experienced divorce and family law attorney and approved family court mediator. Mr. Clancy handles complex litigation and appeals.
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HOUSING COSTS
The median home value in Madison is currently $648,700—up 1.8 percent over last year and predicted to rise 1.5 percent within the next year, according to Zillow.
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EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES IN THIS PICTURESQUE TOWN.
FUN FACTS
n Madison’s charm
continuously attracts Hollywood producers— scenes from The Sopranos and A Beautiful Mind were filmed in town. n Actress Janeane Garofalo (pictured) grew up in the borough, before moving to NYC to star on Saturday Night Live! in 1994. n Former MLB pitcher Don Newcombe (who played for Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians) and NFL quarterback Neil O’Donnell once resided in Madison. n Giralda Farms, home to several medical, pharmaceutical and other corporations, is the former estate of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge.
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If you still have energy after a day of shopping, head to one of Madison’s many gyms like The Bar Method, Madison Area YMCA or Precision Fitness to break a sweat. Want to exercise outdoors? The Loantaka Brook Reservation offers trails for hiking and biking, and plenty of places to just relax and enjoy the view. The Madison Golf Club, a picture-perfect historic club and course, is also nearby. For barbecues, beanbag tossing and other family fun, Memorial Park has tons of space for your summer activities. And while school is out for the summer, here’s a crash course on Madison’s educational system. With just over 2,400 students enrolled in the district’s five schools, the town boasts a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio. It has three elementary schools as well as Madison Junior School and Madison High School. Drew University operates a campus downtown, and Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham campus is located on the former Twombly Estate (home of the aforementioned Vanderbilt). Both warrant a stroll whether you’re a student or not! DINING
Madison offers an array of tasty cuisine: Il Mondo Vecchio and Osteria Trevi have your Italian cravings covered, but if you’re in the mood for Asian flavor, head to Shanghai Jazz or Blue Wazabi, both of which serve inventive sushi rolls and ramen dishes. Make your way to 54 Main Bar & Grille on a Saturday night, where you can grab a drink and watch the game. Just make sure you’ve saved room for dessert: A walk downtown brings you to fabulous sweet spots like Crowley Cupcakes and McCool’s Ice Cream & Coffee Bar.
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Approximately $120,408, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.
CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: KIENLEN LATTMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY; SHAKESPEARE THEATER OF NJ; SHANGHAI JAZZ; SHUTTERSTOCK
NICKNAMED “THE ROSE CITY,” MADISON WAS ONCE the largest producer of roses in the world. How’s that for flower power? The borough, incorporated in 1889, was named after President James Madison and was home to many well-to-do families of the 1800s. American heiress Florence Vanderbilt built a massive estate in town, taking advantage of one of the state’s first commuter railroads, a convenience still coveted by those who do the daily grind into New York City. The borough is rich in local history and architectural charm, which residents can learn more about at the Museum of Early Trades. The historic stone building has exhibits on early alcohol distillation processes and 19th century shoe crafting. And speaking of shoes, Madison is chock full of consignment fashion boutiques like New Leaf Consignment and Once & Again, both selling vintage designer clothing. There’s also Stitch Boutique, which offers curated modern threads and recently celebrated its twoyear anniversary.
a copy of the Madison Eagle at Mimi’s Deli to start their day! n Bringing their kids to Escape Room for some safe and creative fun. n Taking in a comedy or drama with family and friends at the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey.
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HEALTH NEWS
HOPE FOR HAND AND FOOT PAIN Peripheral neuropathy, a disorder that
affects the nerves that send messages from extremities to the brain, causes pain, tingling and numbness and affects some 20 million people. It is usually caused by an underlying condition such as diabetes, and treatments are underway to alleviate symptoms. In one study, participants who received two rounds of lowdose, non-viral gene therapy called VM202, reported more than a 50 percent reduction in symptoms.
HAHA
There’s a reason you should be laughing more— including at yourself: A new study compared people’s humor styles with self-reported well-being and found that selfdeprecating humor was linked to greater happiness.
—Northwestern University
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—University of Granada, Spain
THE FOOD/CANCER CONNECTION Consuming processed foods—think packaged snacks, canned soups and chicken nuggets—was associated with an 11 percent increase in the odds of getting breast cancer, according to a recent study.
—The BMJ
The number of times more likely people with insomnia suffer from clinical anxiety. These same folks are 10 times more likely to have clinical depression. —University of North Texas
SURPRISING SKIN CANCER RISK
Daily alcohol intake has been shown to increase your risk of skin cancer—and the more alcoholic drinks you consume, the higher the risk. The possible reason is that alcohol lowers antioxidant levels in the body.
—British Journal of Dermatology
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THE TV COMMERCIAL THREAT
Is your teen glued to the TV? If he (or she) is watching three or more hours per day, chances are he'll eat approximately 10 extra snacks per week, totaling more than 500 extra snacks per year compared with those kids who logged less screen time. Researchers blame TV commercials because study participants who watched TV without commercials did not eat more junk food.
The number of days it takes most vacationers to completely relax and destress. —University of Tampere, Finland
—Cancer Research UK
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The percentage of total tattoo removal procedures that are performed on women. —American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Study participants who took part in a five-minute practice of reflecting on what they’re thankful for were shown to have spikes in immunoglobulin A, an antibody responsible for fighting off viruses.
—Journal of Advancement in Medicine
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INGOODHEALTH
MEDICINE
T EC H N O LOG Y
PAT I E N T CAR E AT S A I N T B A R N A B A S M E D I C A L C E N T E R
A VISIT WITH THE CEO
STEPHEN P. ZIENIEWICZ, FACHE, TELLS WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LEAD ONE OF THE NORTHEAST’S MOST HONORED HOSPITALS IN A TIME OF CHANGE.
THESE DAYS HEALTH CARE IS FULL of promise and challenges. To find out about both, Morris/Essex Health & Life recently spoke with Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and CEO of Saint Barnabas Medical Center:
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MORRIS/ESSEX HEALTH & LIFE: Last year was a very energizing, transformational one for Saint Barnabas Medical Center with the opening of the Cooperman Family Pavilion. How has that new facility made a difference? ZIENIEWICZ: It’s been transformational for our whole campus, and we have to thank the generosity of the community members—especially the Cooperman Family—for making the project possible. The Cooperman Family Pavilion has enabled us to create a campus that’s predominantly private rooms, which fosters more privacy, better infection control and an enhanced experience for patients and families—the design creates a very quiet environment for restfulness. We were able to take our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from our original facility, where it occupied 7,000 square feet, into the Cooperman Family Pavilion, where it has a footprint of 35,000 square feet. So every baby has his or her own room, with optimal lighting and sound, and if Mom or Dad wants to stay over, we can accommodate them. MEHL: I understand Saint Barnabas Medical Center has achieved an “A” rating for 13 consecutive cycles from the Leapfrog Group, making it the only one in the tri-state area to be so honored. Z: That’s right, but it’s even stronger—we’re actually the only hospital in five states, including Pennsylvania and Delaware as well as New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. MEHL: What does that designation mean for people in the community? Z: The Leapfrog Group is an independent organization that uses data—mortality rates, infection rates and readmission rates, for example—to examine safety and quality outcomes for patients and their families. It provides a metric consumers can use to choose a location of care. MEHL: Locally, in Livingston, the medical center has been named “Business of the Year.” Z: Yes. We’re very excited to be recognized by the community we serve. We are here to provide exceptional care for our patients and their families, and part of our mission of compassionate care, healthcare excellence and superior service is to be a resource for all of our communities. MEHL: How does a medical center grow to meet increasing needs and still retain the intimacy and personal care for which community hospitals are known? Z: One way is by staying in close touch with that community. We offer as well as attend hundreds of community events each year, impacting thousands of people throughout the region. For instance, we offer lung screenings for former smokers who are at risk for lung cancer. MEHL: As a hospital CEO, you need to look years into the future. What’s ahead for Saint Barnabas Medical Center? Z: With safety and quality as our priorities, we’ll continue to look at how we can deliver care more efficiently and effectively. That includes ways to take care of patients outside the hospital.
Today’s medical center must embrace what High Reliability Organizations call population health management—working with patients and primary care doctors, in particular, to keep patients healthy so they don’t require hospitalization. Sometimes that will mean using telemedicine and information technology to monitor patients’ vital signs in close cooperation with their doctors and other healthcare providers. When patients do require an episode of care in the hospital, we are there for them. In the future, hospitals will, for the most part, be where the more critically ill patients find themselves—such as those who have had a heart attack or a stroke. Of course, moms will continue to deliver their babies here, and our new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is ready for those babies who need it. MEHL: As you suggest, partly to control costs, there’s an effort to provide as much care as possible without overnight hospital stays. Yet you also say hospitals must take a broader responsibility for helping us stay well all of the time. Z: That’s the challenge. Health care in the United States has been going through a transition from volume to value—that is, from providing traditional “fee-for-service” medicine that treats you when you’re sick to managing patients’ health through their whole lives. When we’re able to do that successfully, we’ll have a healthier population and provide care more efficiently and effectively. That requires working together to make sure patients receive the preventive services they need—vaccinations, regular checkups and assessments of family histories for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. MEHL: Does managing the health of populations conflict with the “personalized” medicine we hear about—for example, advanced treatments geared to an individual’s genetic makeup? Z: No, I believe it’s all consistent. We want to improve health overall, and part of that is using advanced technologies such as immunotherapies and genomic sequencing when we can. Fortunately, Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s relationship with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey helps our patients benefit from the latest state-of-the-art treatments in oncology. MEHL: What’s the toughest part of a hospital CEO’s job these days? Z: It’s a privilege to serve our patients, their families and the community. But yes, a medical center today must achieve outstanding results in all we do. That’s why we focus on being what we call a High Reliability Organization, supporting a culture of high reliability throughout the institution, identifying areas where we excel and constantly striving to become better and better. As an example, our Clinical Excellence and Effectiveness Program, or CE2 (launched a little over a year ago), manages the continuum of care with the finest evidence-based methods and controls costs. We’ve created pathways that give patients a guidance document that explains every step of the process. Saint Barnabas Medical Center is committed to working with patients, their families, insurers and the community to give people the best outcomes possible—and the finest quality of life.
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A FREE
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MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE THE LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM DETECTS TUMORS AT AN EARLY STAGE, WHEN THEY ARE MOST SUCCESSFULLY TREATED.
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COLONIA RESIDENT BARBARA DACEY, 68, SAYS BEING diagnosed with breast cancer 14 years ago “was probably a good thing.” The reason: During her successful battle against that disease, she was treated with chemotherapy by Delia Radovich, M.D., a medical oncologist at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dacey saw Dr. Radovich every year for follow-up care. And she may have saved Dacey’s life from a different cancer: lung cancer. A number of years ago, Saint Barnabas Medical Center launched a new free screening program for people at risk for lung cancer. “She knew I was a former smoker, and she suggested I go in to be screened,” says Dacey, a clerical worker and receptionist for a real estate management firm. “Every year she would ask if I’d gone in, and I would say no. I was probably afraid of what it would find.” But in 2016, Dacey got screened—“I didn’t want to hear it from her again,” Dacey says with a laugh—and her lowdose computed tomography (CT) scan was clear. The next year she was screened again. This time, though, the scan showed a spot on her lung. Dacey was referred to a pulmonologist. “He said something doesn’t look right,” Dacey says. Given her history as a smoker and her previous radiation treatment for breast cancer, that doctor referred her to Subroto Paul, M.D., director of Thoracic Surgical Services at RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Paul decided to remove the suspicious tissue with minimally invasive robotic surgery. “He didn’t anticipate anything big,” Dacey says. But the pathology confirmed it was cancer, and it had spread into a few of the surrounding lymph nodes. A multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists and other lung cancer experts conferred on Dacey’s case and decided that she needed radiation and chemotherapy treatment. She completed her chemotherapy in June—given once again by Dr. Radovich— and then began radiation therapy with radiation oncologist David Huang, M.D. “Because it was caught early, I am optimistic she will do well,” Dr. Paul says. “Barbara has completed four chemotherapy treatments and will be having radiation once again to minimize her chance of recurrence,” says Dr. Radovich. “She and her husband have both expressed tremendous gratitude for our program.” Indeed, Dacey knows the Lung Cancer Screening Program likely saved her life. “In five years—or less—I wouldn’t be here without it,” she says. She and others like her have been given longer lives thanks to the many new options available for lung cancer patients. Says Dr. Radovich: “I am proud to be part of an organization so committed to finding novel ways to fight cancer.” Dr. Paul says that more than 90 percent of patients can now be offered minimally invasive surgery, either robotically using the da Vinci Surgical System or through other video-assisted laparoscopic techniques. “We just make a couple of small incisions and take the cancerous tissue out, and patients recover faster and have less pain” compared with more invasive open surgery, says Dr. Paul. And outcomes with the new approach are at least as good as before, he says. He would know, because he has done much of the research on these techniques himself. For the few patients who cannot tolerate any surgery because they are too old, too frail or have other medical problems, radiation oncologists, such as Dr. Huang, can perform stereotactic
radiation surgery with a high-tech machine called CyberKnife. “This is extremely advanced technology that delivers radiation from multiple angles to focus it on the tumor, while avoiding surrounding healthy tissue,” says Dr. Huang. When radiation is needed after traditional surgery, he has more ways to deliver targeted and image-guided radiation to the tumor site. Here again, outcomes are improved—over previous radiation treatments—in controlling cancers and minimizing adverse side effects. “A variety of options are available, depending on the type of cancer and the patient’s preference,” says the doctor. Advances in care also abound for patients who need chemotherapy. “The most innovative treatments are immunotherapies,” says Andrew Brown, M.D., a specialist in oncology and hematology. Drugs that help the body’s immune system attack the cancer can make a significant difference in survival for advanced lung cancer, either alone or given along with chemotherapy,” Dr. Brown says. They are now in trial for earlierstage lung cancer as well, he adds, “and we hope these therapies become the standard of care to reduce risk of recurrence.” Other medications are being developed to target the specific genetic makeup of a dozen or more genotypes of lung cancer. This is part of a growing field known as precision medicine, in which therapy moves from one-size-fits-all to precisely targeting an individual cancer with an individual drug. And the number of genotypes being targeted is growing year to year. “The possibilities are endless for what we can do with genetics,” Dr. Brown says. All these advances, however, need to be coordinated among the various specialists, and that’s what the team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center does on a daily basis. “We all work in close conjunction and meet frequently to talk about every case of lung cancer,” Dr. Huang says. “We all look at the imaging and the pathology, and we use a team approach to figure out the best treatment options, whether it’s surgery first, or radiation or chemo first, or if it’s just radiation.” No one knows the benefits better than Barbara Dacey. “I now advocate to all my friends who smoked, ‘Please go for a lung cancer screening,’” she says. “It’s free. If something is there, your chances of finding it early are good. And I love all my doctors. They are the best.”
THE GUIDELINES FOR LUNG CANCER SCREENING
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography in adults, ages 55 to 80, who have a 30 packyear smoking history (that is, 30 years of one daily pack or 15 years of two daily packs, etc.) and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.
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STEER CLEAR
OF SKIN CANCER MELANOMA CAN BE TREATED, AS A SURGEON EXPLAINS, BUT PREVENTING IT BY STAYING SAFE FROM THE SUN IS THE BEST TREATMENT OF ALL.
Franz Smith, M.D.
SUMMER’S HERE, AND THE TIME IS RIGHT for heading to the beach, the park, the golf course and the backyard pool. But all that fun in the sun can spell trouble for your skin. In fact, melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is on the rise. Franz O. Smith, M.D., a surgeon at Saint Barnabas Medical Center who specializes in skin cancer treatment, says that melanoma is showing the largest increase of all types of cancer in men, and the second-largest increase in women. “There are about 180,000 new cases and about 9,000 deaths a year,” he says. There’s a lot written about skin cancer and skin protection each year when warm weather arrives, but people still have questions. Dr. Smith has answers: How does one check for signs of skin cancer? Examine your skin every month, looking for moles with the classic ABCDE signs of melanoma. “A” is for asymmetry—one side
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of the mole is a different shape or size than the other. “B” is for border—melanoma borders tend to be uneven instead of round. “C” stands for color—most benign moles are one shade or color, while melanomas can have different shades of brown, black or red. “D” means diameter—melanomas are usually larger than about ¼ inch, the size of a pencil eraser. And “E” is for evolution—a mole that changes in size, shape or color, or begins bleeding or crusting over time, may signal cancer. If you see any of those signs, definitely see a doctor. Does skin cancer run in families? Only about 10 percent of cases have a genetic connection. The main cause is sun exposure, or exposure to ultraviolet light in a tanning bed. Are dark-skinned individuals at risk? It’s true that fair-skinned, blue-eyed people and those with red hair and freckles are more susceptible than others to
skin cancer. But it can occur in anyone. African-Americans are prone to a particular melanoma called acral lentiginous melanoma, which starts in the palms and the soles of the feet. The most famous case of this is reggae singer Bob Marley, who died of brain cancer that developed when this skin cancer spread. What are the best ways to prevent skin cancer? Avoid being in the sun during its hours of peak intensity, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Always use sunscreen; I recommend a fullspectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, with a minimum SPF (sun protection factor) of 30. Wear sun-blocking clothing whenever possible, including hats and sunglasses. And don’t use tanning booths. They are not safer than the sun. What about self-tanning lotions or creams? Those are generally safe.
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What are some of the common misconceptions about skin cancer? That it can be ignored or is invariably easy to treat. A case of melanoma may require many specialists to treat it, including surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, immunotherapists and social workers. Is there anything new in skin cancer treatment? There are trials under way to study immunotherapy, in which we can take a tissue biopsy of the tumor, grow white blood cells in the tumor that attack the cancer, and give those cells back to the patient in an intravenous drip. We also are learning from trials which patients need radical surgery and which don’t, based on the genetic makeup of the particular tumor. Large
trials have shown that not everyone requires the same extensive surgery or chemotherapy we offered years ago. One person’s cancer may not behave the same as another’s. Each tumor has different mechanisms for growing and spreading, and we are looking at how best to treat each tumor, with one drug over another or one surgery over another. Have these new therapy options made a difference in outcomes? Yes. Over the last five to 10 years, as patients have had access to many more targeted options, they have helped bring down mortality rates. Fortunately, in some cases, we can induce a complete response, meaning we eliminate the tumor, and the chances of its coming back are exceptionally low.
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THINGS TO KNOW
See how many of these skin-cancer facts you know: n It is estimated that more than 3 million Americans are diagnosed with nonmelanoma skin cancer each year. n One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. n One person dies of melanoma every hour. n In the past decade, the number of new melanoma cases diagnosed annually has increased by 53 percent. n The annual cost of treating skin cancers in the U.S. is estimated at $8.1 billion, about $4.8 billion for nonmelanoma cancers and $3.3 billion for melanoma. —Skin Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society
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SURVIVOR AT HEART
A CRANFORD RESIDENT FIGHTS ADVANCED HEART DISEASE WITH CARDIAC SURGERY AT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER.
Sabino R. Torre, M.D.
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JOANNA PIEKARZ IS WHAT YOU’D CALL a survivor. As a young girl, she endured forced labor during World War II. As a devoted mother of three, she emigrated from Poland in pursuit of liberty and the American dream. And most recently the tenacious Cranford resident took on one of her greatest challenges yet—advanced heart disease—by undergoing open-heart surgery at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. When other doctors deemed Joanna too weak and too “high-risk” for surgical intervention, doctors at the Medical Center agreed to operate—giving the beloved family matriarch a chance for a stronger heart and improved quality of life. A LONG BATTLE Joanna has been battling heart disease for the last 26 years. In 1991, she was diagnosed with a leaking mitral valve and congestive heart failure after suffering a heart attack. “She was always complaining that her heart hurt,” recalls her son, John Piekarz. “She had been experiencing chest pressure and fatigue and was short of breath, so we were all concerned.” Joanna’s symptoms were initially triggered by the leaking valve. Because her mitral valve did not close properly, blood flowed through her heart in two directions instead of one, enabling blood to back up into her lungs and cause shortness of breath. The leaking valve deteriorated over time, damaging Joanna’s heart and eventually leading to heart failure. Her symptoms were managed with medication until the last few years, when they became severe and debilitating. “Mom was mostly housebound,” says John. “She wasn’t able to walk or get out much, except in a wheelchair. She was always tired and had little interest in doing anything but going to church.” Despite her worsening condition and frequent hospitalizations, treatment options were limited. Medication was no longer effective, yet she was not considered a candidate for most surgeries due to her age and fragile heart. CUTTING-EDGE CARE In late 2016, Joanna’s cardiologist referred
her to interventional cardiologist Sabino R. Torre, M.D., and cardiothoracic surgeon Frederic F. Sardari, M.D. As part of the cardiac team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and members of Barnabas Health Medical Group, the physicians are skilled in cutting-edge techniques only available at the nation’s leading heart programs. Dr. Torre reviewed her transesophageal echocardiography, a test that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to capture detailed pictures of the heart and arteries. The images revealed that Joanna’s valve was damaged beyond repair. At this point, she and her son also consulted with Dr. Sardari, who concurred that the only remaining treatment option was a mitral valve replacement via openheart surgery. Together, they discussed the high risks associated with this approach—and decided to proceed. “We had a ton of confidence in these doctors,” said John. “And Mom didn’t want to give up.” WORTH THE RISK Prior to surgery, Dr. Torre administered a cardiac catheterization to further assess Joanna’s arteries and found two blockages that could be fixed at the same time. So in addition to replacing the leaking valve, Dr. Sardari also would perform two coronary bypass procedures, using blood vessels from another part of Joanna’s body to “bypass” her blocked arteries and restore blood flow to the heart. On June 21, 2017, Joanna was admitted to Saint Barnabas Medical Center for surgery. According to her doctors, all procedures were successful. She remained hospitalized for several days before being transferred to a rehabilitation center to continue her recuperation. “The hospital care was phenomenal,” says John. “Everyone—from the nurses to the transportation staff to the doctors— was wonderful.” Although Joanna faces an extended recovery, she and her son are approaching the future with hope. She plans on spending more time outdoors and enjoying her grandchildren while anticipating the arrival of her newest cousin this fall. “We’re so grateful,” says John. “Now Mom looks forward to living.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CARDIAC SERVICES AT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, GO TO RWJBH.ORG/HEART.
Joanna Piekarz and her son, John Piekarz
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ARE YOU HEART-SMART? KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEART HEALTH—AND CARDIAC DISEASE— CAN HELP YOU TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOURSELF AND LIVE LONGER. TEST YOURSELF WITH THIS BRIEF QUIZ.
TRUE OR FALSE 1. _______Heart disease is the second leading cause of death in the United States. 2. _______Heart disease can run in a family. 3._______The United States has made little progress in reducing the toll of heart attacks in recent years. 4._______Sexual activity is too dangerous for people with heart disease. MULTIPLE CHOICE 5. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and tobacco smoking all raise the risk for heart disease. How many American adults have at least one of these three key risk factors for heart disease? a. 24 percent b. 37 percent c. 47 percent d. 76 percent 6. The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop heart disease. Which of the following are also risk factors? a. Having diabetes b. Not getting enough exercise c. Having sleep apnea d. All of the above
7. How many Americans will have a heart attack for the first time this year? a. More than 600,000 b. About 500,000 c. About 100,000 d. Less than 50,000 8. People who know the warning signs of a heart attack have a better chance of surviving it. Which of these is a major warning sign of a heart attack? a. Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck or back b. Shortness of breath c. Feeling weak, light-headed or faint d. All of the above
FILL IN THE BLANKS 10. Fiber lowers your _______________________ and may help prevent heart disease. 11. The average 50-year-old woman is __________ times more likely to develop heart disease than breast cancer.
9. Which of these are also symptoms of a heart attack? a. Unusual or unexplained tiredness b. Pain in the upper abdomen c. Nausea or vomiting d. All of the above
ANSWERS: 1. False. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for men and women in the United States. About 600,000 Americans die from heart disease every year. That represents one of every four deaths. 2. True. Some of the traits you inherit genetically from your parents can affect your risk for heart disease. Your risk can increase even more when genetic traits combine with unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as smoking tobacco and eating unhealthily. 3. False. Heart-attack deaths in the United States fell by one-third between 2000 and 2010. 4. False. The actual stress on the heart from intercourse is fairly mild, but check with your doctor for guidance before you resume sexual activity after a heart attack. 5. c. Almost half of all American adults have at least one of these three major risk factors for heart disease. 6. d. Heart-disease risk factors also include obesity, a family history of heart disease and an unhealthy diet. 7. b. About 735,000 Americans have a heart attack every year. That’s enough people to fill the Rose Bowl, the largest college football stadium, five times. Of those 735,000 heart attacks, about 525,000 happen to people who have never had a heart attack before. 8. d. There are five major signs and symptoms of a heart attack. The other two are pain or discomfort in the arms, shoulder or chest. 9. d. If you or someone you’re with shows any of these warning signs, call 9-1-1 immediately. 10. “Bad” or LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol. Fiber comes from whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans. Experts suggest you obtain more fiber from foods, which have many other important nutrients, rather than from supplements. 11. Three. And when it comes to mortality the difference between the two dangers is even starker. Heart disease kills six times as many women as breast cancer and more women than all types of cancer combined.
YOUR SCORE:
LESS THAN SEVEN CORRECT: It’s time to study, buddy. You can learn from the easy-to-find website of the American Heart Association at heart.org. You can also check your local library or ask your doctor for information on heart health. SEVEN TO NINE CORRECT: You know some of the basics, but have more to learn (as we all do). 10 OR 11 CORRECT: Congratulations! You’re a heart-health whiz! Now make sure you practice heart-healthy living too.
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MORRIS AND ESSEX COUNTIES ARE HOME TO SOME OF THE BEST DESTINATIONS FOR HIKING, FISHING, BOATING AND MORE—SO GRAB YOUR GEAR AND START ENJOYING THE GREAT OUTDOORS!
BOATING Ditch the wheels and hit
the water for a little fun and exercise. There are lots of places where canoe, rowboat or kayak owners can make a splash.
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Pequannock Valley Park Marvin Rd., Pompton Plains Hopatcong State Park 260 Lakeside Blvd., Landing
Splitrock Reservoir Border of Rockaway Twp. and Kinnelon
Verona Park Bloomfield Ave. & Lakeside Ave., Verona
ESSEX: South Mountain Reservation Cherry Ln., West Orange
Essex County Environmental Center 621 Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland
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BIRD WATCHING From hawks and herons to eagles and egrets, you can spot many a winged species. Just grab your binoculars and camera then head to one of these great places.
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MORRIS: Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Pleasant Plains Rd., New Vernon This ornithological gem almost became an airport back in 1959, but 3,000 acres were instead preserved as a wildlife refuge—to the relief of local activists. Today, the reservation contains over 7,600 acres and is a bird-watcher’s paradise. In the Great Swamp’s cattail marshes and grasslands, a variety of state-endangered species (like the barred owl and red-shoulder hawk) can be viewed.
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Frelinghuysen Arboretum Whether you’re an average Joe or seasoned pro, you’ll find the counties’ 353 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown golf courses and driving ranges equally fun and challenging. Here are After local birds return from their winter migrations, they some of the top facilities where you can swing for the greens. are known to lay eggs at the arboretum. Staff members put out seeds and natural supplies to help the birds build nests, and they take visitors on guided tours to Mt. Freedom Golf East Orange Golf MORRIS: around the grounds. Experienced bird-watchers are free to join or Course 1275 Sussex Tpk. Anchor Golf simply roam the property on their own. Randolph Township 440 Parsonage Hill Center Rd. 973.895.9898 21 Rte. 10 E. Troy Meadows Wetlands Short Hills mtfreedomgolf Whippany New Edwards Rd., Parsippany-Troy Hills 973.379.7190 .com 973.887.0898 Troy Meadows is a large freshwater marsh home to a number of eastorange-nj.gov anchorgolfcenter ordinary, threatened and endangered bird species. Bald eagles are Pinch Brook .com known to nest at Troy Meadows, but other species like the SavanFrancis A. Byrne Golf Course nah sparrow, American bittern and black crown night heron call the Golf Course 234 S. Ridgedale Berkshire Valley marshlands their home. 1100 Pleasant Valley Ave. Golf Course Way Florham Park 28 Cozy Lake Rd. ESSEX: West Orange 973.377.2039 Oak Ridge Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary 973.736.2306 pinchbrookgc 973.208.0018 324 Forest Dr. S, Short Hills essexcounty .com berkshirevalleygc Migrating birds are provided with refuge and food at the bird sancparks.org .com tuary during the spring and fall, and interested bird-watchers can Sunset Valley learn more at the bird observatory. “Bird nerds” are encouraged to Hendricks Field Golf Course Flanders Valley participate in Project FeederWatch and report on which species Golf Course 47 W. Sunset Rd. Golf Course (like the scarlet tanager, shown below) they find at their feeders. 220 S. Franklin Ave. 81 Pleasant Hill Rd. Pompton Plains Belleville 973.835.1515 Flanders Hilltop Conservancy, 283 Fairview Ave., Cedar Grove 973.751.0178 sunsetvalleygc 973.584.5382 The conservancy is home to woodpeckers, essexcounty .com flandersvalleygc warblers and thrushes that move to difparks.org .com ferent locations on the acreage as Twin Willows the seasons change. On rare Weequahic Park Par 3 Golf Knoll Golf Club occasions, watchers have Golf Course 990 Greenbank Rd. 167 Ryerson Rd. even noted seeing bald 1 Thomas Lincoln Park Boonton eagles, black-billed Carmichael Dr. 973.692.0179 973.263.7110 cuckoos and Newark twinwillowspar3 knollgolfclub.com ruby-throated 973.926.2520 .com hummingessexcounty Meadows Golf birds. ESSEX: parks.org Club 79 Two Bridges Rd. Cedar Hill Country Club Lincoln Park 100 Walnut St. 973.696.7212 Livingston meadowsgolfclub 973.992.4700 .com cedarhillcc.com
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PARKS Morris and Essex are
home to some of New Jersey’s best open spaces, parks, preserves and lakes. No matter how you get some R&R—walking, biking, swimming, picnicking, kayaking, fishing—you’ll find a spot at one of these destinations. Plan to make a day of it. MORRIS: Central Park 85 S. Jefferson Rd. Whippany Central Park of Morris County 91 Central Ave. Morris Plains
Hacklebarney State Park 119 Hacklebarney Rd. Long Valley Hedden Park 124 Reservoir Ave. Randolph James Andrews Memorial County Park W. Hanover Ave. Randolph Lewis Morris Park 270 Mendham Rd. Morristown Loantaka Brook Reservation 468 South St. Morristown Mahlon Dickerson Reservoir 995 Weldon Rd. Lake Hopatcong
ESSEX: Branch Brook Park Lake St. & Park Ave. Newark
Orange Park S. Center St. & Harrison St. Orange
Craftsman Farms 2352 Rte. 10 Parsippany
Smith Field Park Rte. 46 Parsippany
Eagle Rock Reservation Eagle Rock Ave. & Prospect Ave. West Orange
South Mountain Reservation W. South Orange Ave. & Cherry Ln. West Orange
Glenfield Park 115 Bloomfield Ave. Montclair Grover Cleveland Park Brookside Ave. & Runnymede Rd. Essex Fells Hilltop Reservation 255 Fairview Ave. Verona Irvington Park Grove St. & Lyons Ave. Irvington
Morristown National Historical Park 30 Washington Pl. Morristown
Kip’s Castle Park 22 Crestmont Rd. Verona
Tourne Park 89 Norris Rd. Denville
Mills Reservation Highland Ave. Cedar Grove
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FISHING The counties don’t have deep-sea fishing, but you can still hook a record-breaking catch in your local waterways. You can go water-skiing, tubing and wakeboarding at Morris County’s Budd Lake, but the spot is best known for its schools of both small- and large-mouth bass just waiting to tug at your line. There’s also the 2,600-acre Lake Hopatcong, which boasts some of the state’s best freshwater fishing. You’ll be sure to reel in trout, hybrid stripers and catfish… to name a few. Over in Essex County, there are plenty of trout to catch at Verona Park Lake. This smaller body of water is great for amateur fishers and kids looking to cast a line from the shore.
Weequahic Park Elizabeth Ave. & Meeker Ave. Newark West Essex Park Conservancy 621 Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland DON’T FORGET THAT A NEW JERSEY FISHING LICENSE ($22.50, $12.50 FOR SENIORS) IS REQUIRED FOR ANYONE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 70. PICK ONE UP AT THE BULLET HOLE IN BELLEVILLE OR RAMSEY OUTDOOR IN SUCCASUNNA.
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Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge 32 Pleasant Plains Rd. Basking Ridge
DOG PARKS Max and Lucy will love a chance to socialize and exercise. And you might make a new friend too! MORRIS: Cameron Park 129 South Beverwyck Rd. Parsippany
BIKING Cyclists (and horseback riders, joggers and hikers),
Central Park County Dog Park Collins Rd. Morris Plains
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rejoice! The impressive 55-mile Patriots’ Path is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise and extends across the entirety of Morris County, from East Hanover to Washington Township. The trail system is comprised of biking, hiking and equestrian paths, and includes plenty of open green spaces to enjoy. It links several watershed lands, historic sites and other points of interest in the area, and connects the Lenape Trail in Essex County to Allamuchy State Park in Sussex County.
Happy Hound Playground Zeek Rd. Morris Plains
ESSEX: Brookdale Dog Park W. Circuit Dr. Montclair S. Mountain Dog Park Bear Ln. Maplewood
FLOWER GARDENS A stroll through these lush gardens, located on the sprawling acreage of the counties’ farms and historical estates, is the perfect way to connect with nature. MORRIS: Frelinghuysen Arboretum 353 E. Hanover Ave. Morristown
ESSEX: Brookdale Park Rose Garden Watchung Ave. Bloomfield
Merchiston Farm 11 Longview Rd. Far Hills
Greenwood Gardens 274 Old Short Hills Rd. Short Hills
Willowwood Arboretum 300 Longview Rd. Far Hills
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens 474 Upper Mountain Ave. Montclair Van Vleck House & Gardens 21 Van Vleck St. Montclair
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SUMMER NIGHTS PUSH PAST YOUR USUAL STYLE AND HAVE SOME FUN WITH ONE OF OUR FOOLPROOF FASHIONS. YOU’LL LOOK AMAZING WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN.
This off-the-shoulder silhouette is the perfect way to show off your sunkissed skin this summer. A shirt with ruffle details is feminine and flirty, and pairs perfectly with shorts or white jeans for a night on the town.” —ROBIN KALFUS, OWNER, ROBIN’S CLOSET BOUTIQUE, BOONTON
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A pop of citrus will freshen up any summer look— and get you bonus points for wearing the it color of the season. Pairing it with white is always an easy option, but playful patterns and prints can really make a splash.” —SHANNA TRUFFINI, MANAGER, WILLOW ST. BOUTIQUE, MORRISTOWN
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I see this outfit working for a Hamptons formal event. Pair the sequin blouse with a white denim skirt or creamy crepe trousers and a gorgeous white wedge. It’s super modern.” — LAUREN GANNET, OWNER, LAUREN B. STYLE, MORRISTOWN
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The fitted white dress is a summer staple. You can dress it up with heels or keep it casual with a pair of sneakers—no matter what, it’s always a fashion yes.” —ROBIN KALFUS, OWNER, ROBIN’S CLOSET BOUTIQUE, BOONTON
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Lacy pieces are this season’s must-haves and are known for their romantic and feminine feel. Want to funk it up? Try a crop moto jacket and casual sneakers!” —SHANNA TRUFFINI, MANAGER, WILLOW ST. BOUTIQUE, MORRISTOWN
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PARTY SMART! WITH THESE PRACTICAL TIPS, MAKE ’18 THE YEAR OF YOUR BEST-EVER BACKYARD BASH. BY ALENA WOODS WHETHER YOU’RE PLANNING A FOURTH OF JULY get-together or a weekend barbecue, you’ve got to face it: Successful outdoor parties don’t just happen; they take planning. With that in mind, Morris/Essex Health & Life roamed the counties pumping the experts for advice on summertime hosting that delights guests—and makes it look easy. Their 18 tips follow. In Chinese folklore, the number 18 is considered lucky because its pronunciation resembles that of the word meaning “definitely get rich.” We can’t promise that our smart-party counsel will bring you a pot of gold. But will it help your hospitality prosper? Definitely!
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Guys typically have an easy time choosing what to wear for an outdoor party, but women may be in danger of overthinking. Bring on the flowy outfits and bright colors! “Try pairing a wide leg floral print pant with a pastel camisole,” says Shanna Truffini, manager of Willow St. Boutique in Morristown. “Top it off with coral and turquoise accessories. And if you’re playing hostess, you want to be comfortable yet stylish, so stay away from anything with pointed heels— espadrilles and wedges are always your best bet!”
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Save face. Ladies, don’t make beauty a hassle. “Summer can be a great time to lighten up your makeup routine,” says Dana Marie Skinner, owner of Andoverbased Makeup by Dana Marie (a winner in Morris/Essex Health & Life’s “Best of 2017” makeup category). “Skip the foundation and try using a BB cream or just a loose powder to absorb excess oil. And if it’s a particularly hot day, switch to waterproof mascara. Many companies make them in a range of colors, so you can have fun with your look!”
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Think of a theme. Just enjoying guests’ company is fine, but the occasion can be more special if you give it a motif. Luau? Stars and stripes? Think of something fun yet practical, perhaps an idea that you can incorporate into every facet of the event. “Popular themes during the summer are clam bakes, luaus, pool parties and pig roasts,” says Lisa Wagner, owner of Kork & Barrel in Denville. “Depending upon the theme you choose, you can pick up relatively inexpensive decorations at local gift shops and party stores.”
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Start side dishes early. The best barbecue and picnic side dishes are those you can make ahead of time. “I like to make grain salads the day before because they hold up well overnight if you are careful to not overcook the grains,” says Tricia Lindridge-Ingber of Food Company Catering & Special Events in East Hanover. “Best of all, these salads are flexible: You can use whichever grains you have at home.” She recommends a wild grain and lentil salad with roasted eggplant and cherry tomatoes, smothered in a dressing made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard and maple syrup.
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Keep things cool. If you keep dishes like pasta and potato salads cold as long as possible, they’ll stay appetizing longer—and be more refreshing on a hot afternoon. “Use two bowls, with one that can fit comfortably into the other,” advises LindridgeIngber. “Put your salad in the smaller bowl and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve. Fill the larger bowl a quarter of the way with ice and place salad on top to keep it cold.” You might need to drain the water and add in new ice if it’s a particularly hot day.
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Pick powerful petals. Everyone loves a colorful floral centerpiece, but “no cut flowers will survive in heat for too long,” says Tony Andrade, co-owner of Sunnyside Florist in Dover. He recommends floral arrangements of heat-resistant flowers such as those of the tropical variety. “Protea, ginger, birds of paradise and anthurium are all great options,” he says. “They’re used to the heat and can withstand it. Plus, they take in a lot of water so they won’t wilt as fast.”
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Brief the guests. It’s a drag to show up for an event unprepared, so spare your partygoers that feeling. “The details matter,” says Allison Sargent, owner of an eponymous event-planning company in Montclair, “so provide as much information as possible in the invitation.” Let guests know of any party activities, including whether you’ll be outside, around the pool or on the grass, so they know what clothes and shoes to wear, Sargent says. Also mention if you’ll be providing towels, sunscreen and big spray.
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Think natural. Insect repellent containing DEET is fine for your next jungle hike, but for an outdoor bash— near the food—you may wish to consider natural alternatives. Lemon verbena is an excellent substitute for chemical-laden bug spray, and it can be purchased at nurseries like Morris County Farms in Denville or Cedar Grove Garden Center in Cedar Grove. Have your guests rub a few of the leaves on their skin instead of using spray.
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If your event is a traditional one—a garden party or an afternoon tea, for instance—tropical flowers may not feel right. In that case, consider using daisies, sunflowers and carnations. “Sunflowers and daisies are great at retaining water and will last longer in hot temperatures,” says Tony Andrade, co-owner of Sunnyside Florist in Dover. “Carnations are another hardy flower and an inexpensive option. They have the look of the popular peony when bunched together, but you’ll save money and get more use out of carnations.”
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Let your guests do DJ duty. Want to add some vintage charm to your party? Pick up a stack of inexpensive vinyls from a local record store (Flipside Records in Pompton Lakes or Giovine Music in Nutley, for example) and set them up— along with a portable record player—for everyone to browse through and enjoy.
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Book rentals in advance. When it comes to renting tables and tents, beat the summer rush and book as far in advance as possible. Says Sean Scheidle of Valley Tent Rental (which serves Morris and Essex counties): “I recommend reserving your rentals at least a month in advance. Most rental places will be 100 percent booked some weeks out in the summer.”
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Please with a freeze. Who doesn’t love a slushy? If you’re planning a party, reunion or cookout where both adults and kids will be in attendance, you can’t go wrong with a frozen drink machine. “Frozen drinks are a favorite because they can be made with or without alcohol, then enjoyed by all,” says Scheidle, whose company rents the machines. “You can choose from many different flavors such as piña colada and strawberry daiquiri, and these machines are less messy than something like a chocolate fountain.”
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COOKIES COURTESY OF SPLURGE BAKERY, BAND COURTESY OF MARY’S BASEMENT
Be imaginative with photos. Take lighting into consideration when photographing your big event outdoors. Local photographer Gina Palermo recommends attaching a lens flare to your DSLR camera and using the bright sun to your advantage. “I also like to reflect natural light off a prism for a rainbow effect,” she says. “It adds a unique touch.”
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Prepare to be surprised. Hosts and hostesses aren’t the only ones who can be creative—guests can too! Maria Scott at Regalo Gifts in Morris Plains tells partygoers that bringing a thoughtful hostess gift is sometimes more fun than the traditional dessert or bottle of wine. “I’ve been loving the “Grow Your Own” cocktail kits from Urban Agriculture Co.; they make for a unique gift,” she says. “The ‘mint mojito’ box comes with a grow-your-own mint set, a muddler and a mason jar cocktail shaker, so your hostess can make her own drinks from scratch!” So don’t be thrown if a guest’s clever gift helps make your occasion even more fun. Remember: It’s also nice to receive.
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Choose cocktails that hydrate. Alcohol can cause dehydration, but that doesn’t mean you and your guests can’t enjoy a drink on a summer day. If you decide to serve alcoholic beverages at your outdoor soirée, opt for a cocktail that’s tasty and hydrating (water and juices from fruits and vegetables will do the trick). Colleen Hobaugh, manager at Thatcher McGhee’s in Pompton Lakes, recommends a batch of “Pineapple Sangria.” It’s made with 2 cups of cut pineapple, 1 orange (sliced), 1 mango (sliced), 1 lime (sliced), 2 cups of pineapple juice, ½ cup of coconut rum, 1 bottle of white wine and 2 cups of Sprite. Combine ingredients in a large drink dispenser with ice, mix and leave out on the table for guests to enjoy.
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COOKIE ABOUT DESSERT.
Pre-order a platter of themed sugar cookies to lay out for dessert—they’re an interesting talking point and a treat to eat! Splurge Bakery in Millburn offers custom cookies for many occasions: For your high school graduate’s party, why not custom order cookies with the logo of his or her future college? The cookies can come pre-wrapped in plastic bags, so they make for mess-free and delicious party favors as well!
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Save your personal playlists for the gym or commute and put together a string of classic tracks that your guests can sing and dance to. (Hint: The oldies are “goodies” for a reason!) “When my band does outdoor gigs, we play songs that are familiar to the crowd,” says Carolyn Greenberg of Mary’s Basement (pictured), a local rock band. “We do a lot of favorites from the ’60s and ’70s, like ‘Sweet Caroline’ and ‘Rock This Town.’ And you can never go wrong with a little Bruce Springsteen!” MORRIS/ESSEX HE ALTH & LIFE
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Corn, Revisited HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW THIS TASTY, YELLOW SUMMERTIME STAPLE? BARBECUE SEASON IN NEW JERSEY IS PRIME TIME TO ENJOY ONE OF THE STATE’S MOST plentiful vegetables: plump, juicy sweet corn. Garden State farmers harvest more than 50 million pounds of sweet corn each year, mostly from July through late September. And don’t be worried about genetic modification. True, that’s often used in producing field corn for feed and industrial purposes. But sweet corn—the kind you buy on the cob—is rarely grown using genetically modified organisms. And if you want to be super-sure, organic produce is always GMO-free. With all the health benefits this low-fat, high-fiber, gluten-free food provides, it’s simply too good to pass up. POWER UP A typical cup of raw sweet corn has 177 calories, 2.1 grams of fat and 5.2 grams of sugar. It also provides 4.6 grams of fiber (18 percent of the daily recommended value) and 5.4 grams of protein, not to mention an assortment of vital vitamins and minerals. For instance, that same one cup yields 17 percent of the daily recommended value of immune-boosting vitamin C (levels of this vitamin decrease when the corn is cooked) and a plethora of energy-building B-complex vitamins. Sweet corn is rich in antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which can help protect eye health and prevent cataracts. A Cornell University study found that sweet corn has even higher levels of antioxidants after being cooked. The cooking process releases a compound called ferulic acid, which has cancerfighting benefits, the researchers say. The rumor about humans not being able to digest corn is partly well-founded: It’s true that the casing of the kernel shell is made of cellulose, a fiber that the human digestive system can’t break down. But when corn is chewed properly, the body is able to benefit from the good stuff inside the kernel. BUY/STORE/SERVE Corn’s sugars turn into starch as it ages, so it’s essential that you buy corn fresh and eat it soon after bringing it home. Fortunately, many New Jersey farms and produce stands offer newly harvested corn that can be enjoyed at the height of its sweetness. If you don’t plan to eat the corn the day you purchase it, keep it tightly wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator to retain its flavor. While shopping, resist the urge to peel back the husk. Instead, look for stalks that are green, firm to the touch and tightly wrapped. You should be able to feel plump kernels through the husk. Grill or boil the corn on the cob until its color deepens and the kernels become tender. Traditional American cookout chefs may insist on serving the corn simply with butter, but consider other options for dressing. For instance, adding herbs to the butter (or better yet, using extra-virgin olive oil) will give it a lighter taste, or you can infuse the corn with a Southwestern kick by drizzling it with Mexican crema, a dash of chili powder or smoked paprika, and a squeeze of lime. When shaved off the cob, corn also pairs well with most other vegetables in salads and salsas. Mix it with avocado and cilantro or Jersey tomatoes and basil for a refreshing side dish. And save the leftovers: Corn kernels work remarkably well as a pizza topping and in soups. —Liz Donovan
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LAWYERS 2018 TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN MORRIS COUNTY, across 30 specialties, Morris/Essex Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate an online peer-vote process and create a Top Morris County Lawyer list. Attorneys throughout the county were asked to select peers whom they deem are the best within their practice area and whom they would seek out for particular legal needs. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published top vote getter had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the State of New Jersey regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a lawyer’s current, active registration, he or she was excluded from the list. In addition, any lawyer who has been disciplined for an infraction by the State of New Jersey regulatory board was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to Morris/Essex Health & Life for its final review. We recognize that there are many good attorneys who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within Morris County.
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TOP LAWYERS LISTINGS
APPELLATE LAW DOUGLAS S. BRIERLEY Brierley And Humick, LLP 133 Washington St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.998.8777 CHRISTINE MARIE JONES Farkas & Donohue, LLC 25A Hanover Rd., Ste. 320 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.443.9400 DENNIS R. LA FIURA Day Pitney LLP 1 Jefferson Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.966.6300 MATHEU D. NUNN Einhorn Harris Ascher Barbarito & Frost PC 165 East Main St., PO Box 3010 Denville, NJ 07834 973.627.7300
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION PAULETTE BROWN Locke Lord LLP 44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 280 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.520.2365
THOMAS E. MALONEY JR. Thomas E. Maloney Jr. 10 Madison Ave., 3rd Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.538.4100 ALVIN WEISS Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. PO Box 1997 Morristown, NJ 07962 973.889.4301 ALFRED M. WOLIN Saiber LLC 18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 200 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.645.4816
AVIATION, ADMIRALTY, MARITIME AND TRANSPORTATION THOMAS C. HUMICK Brierley And Humick, LLP 133 Washington St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.998.8777 EDWARD J. TRAWINSKI Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 201.225.2707
BANKING AND FINANCIAL
BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT
CIVIL LAW/ LITIGATION
DAVID A. AST Ast & Schmidt, PC 222 Ridgedale Ave., 3rd Fl. PO Box 1309 Morristown, NJ 07962 973.984.8024
THOMAS F. CAMPION JR. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 600 Campus Dr. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.549.7000
DOUGLAS ANDREW GOLDSTEIN Spector & Ehrenworth, PC 30 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 202 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.593.4800 ANDREW T. SHAW Andrew T. Shaw 301 Dover Chester Rd. Randolph, NJ 07869 973.927.0202
BUSINESS LAW EDWARD W. AHART Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7310 LAWRENCE Z. KOTLER Carlin & Ward, PC 25a Vreeland Rd., Ste., 105 PO Box 751 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.377.3350
NICHOLAS ALBERT GRIECO Inglesino Webster Wyciskala & Taylor LLC 600 Parsippany Rd., Ste. 204 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.947.7111
JEREMY MARC GARLOCK Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.539.1000
PHILIP ROSENBACH Berman Rosenbach, PC 10 Madison Ave., PO Box 1916 Morristown, NJ 07962 973.206.8200
JOHN J. HARPER Laufer Dalena Cadicina Jensen & Boyd LLC 23 Cattano Ave. at Chancery Square Morristown, NJ 07960 973.285.1444
GERALD A. LILOIA Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti, LLP Headquarters Plaza One Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973.451.8500
FREDRIC J. SIROTA Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes 250 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.539.1313
HARRIET FARBER KLEIN Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker 200 Campus Dr. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.735.5744
MARK S. RATTNER Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti, LLP Headquarters Plaza One Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973.451.8493
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BRIAN D. SPECTOR Spector & Ehrenworth, PC 30 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 202 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.937.8636
JOHN B. COLLINS Bongiovanni Collins & Warden PC 255 West Main St., Ste. 1 Denville, NJ 07834 973.625.1600 STANLEY P. FISHMAN Fishman Mcintyre Berkeley Levine Samansky, P.C. 120 Eagle Rock Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 973.560.9000 JEFFREY W. LORELL Saiber LLC 18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 200 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.622.3693 CHRISTOPHER E. MCINTYRE Fishman Mcintyre Berkeley Levine Samansky, P.C. 120 Eagle Rock Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936 973.560.9000 ALYSSA E. SPECTOR Inglesino Webster Wyciskala & Taylor LLC 600 Parsippany Rd., Ste. 204 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.947.7111
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION SCOTT H. GOLDSTEIN Bonner Kiernan Trebach & Crociata LLP 2001 Route 46, Ste. 502 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.335.8480 WILLIAM F. MADERER Saiber LLC 18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 200 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.645.4814
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BRUCE I. GOLDSTEIN Mc Cusker Anselmi Rosen & Carvelli PC 210 Park Ave., Ste. 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.457.0119 MARC JONATHAN GROSS Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.548.3301 KEVIN MICHAEL HAHN Mulvaney & Hahn LLC 115 Route 46 West, Building F Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973.784.3504 ERIC ANDREW INGLIS Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7347 STEPHEN R. KNOX Bressler Amery & Ross, P.C. 325 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.245.0684 PATRICK B. MINTER Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.200.6400 BENNET SUSSER Jardim Meisner & Susser PC 30B Vreeland Rd., Ste. 201 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.845.7640
CONSTRUCTION JOSEPH R. HAFTEK JR. Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7337
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GARY F. WERNER Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.631.7841
CORPORATE FINANCE/ MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS MICHAEL J. MAROTTE Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.539.1000
CRIMINAL DEFENSE JOHN A. AZZARELLO Whipple Azzarello, LLC 161 Madison Ave., Ste. 325 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.267.7300 GERARD E. HANLON Hanlon Dunn Robertson Schwartz 33 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.267.8895 JAMES M. PORFIDO James M. Porfido Attorney At Law LLC 23 Cattano Ave. at Chancery Square Morristown, NJ 07960 973.683.1140 HERBERT J. STERN Stern & Kilcullen LLC 325 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 110 PO Box 992 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.535.1900 JOHN C. WHIPPLE Whipple Azzarello, LLC 161 Madison Ave., Ste. 325 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.267.7300
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CHRISTOPHER GEORGE PORRECA Christopher G. Porreca PC 1719 Route 10 East, Ste. 106 Parsippany, NJ 07054 866.360.2103
GREGG A. WISOTSKY Gregg Wisotsky, Attorney At Law 1719 Route 10 East, Ste. 106 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.898.0161
ESTATE PLANNING WILLARD J. BERGMAN Siegel & Bergman LLC 365 South St., Ste. 201 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.285.5007
EDUCATION
FAMILY LAW
ROBIN S. BALLARD Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.631.7844
JESSICA C. DIAMOND Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.994.7517
JOSEPH L. ROSELLE Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7349
FRANCIS W. DONAHUE Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973.671.5821
MARC HOWARD ZITOMER Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7329
ELDER LAW HAROLD DAVISON Harold Davison, Attorney At Law 161 Madison Ave., Fl. 3 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.285.0099 CRYSTAL WEST EDWARDS Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7338 SHIRLEY BERGER WHITENACK Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.539.1000
EMINENT DOMAIN ANTHONY F. DELLA PELLE Mc Kirdy & Riskin Pa 136 South St., PO Box 2379 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.539.8900
TOP LAWYERS LISTINGS
DAVID MORGAN BLACKWELL Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.200.6400
SANDRA C. FAVA Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.994.7564 TANYA L. FREEMAN Tanya L Freeman 629 Parsippany Rd., PO Box 438 Parsippany, NJ 07054 201.228.1778 MICHELE ROBIN HART Michele R. Hart 3 Prospect St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.292.9090 SUSAN M. JOSEPH Susan M Joseph 431 Route 10 East, Ste. 2A Randolph, NJ 07869 973.927.8850 PHYLLIS S. KLEIN Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg, LLC 44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973.671.5821 ALISON C. LESLIE Leslie Law Firm LLC 222 Ridgedale Ave., 3rd Fl. Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 973.631.8002
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KATHERINE A. NUNZIATA Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.992.4800 DAVID F. SALVAGGIO Salvaggio Hays LLC 18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 200 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.455.1220 ERIC S. SOLOTOFF Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.992.4800 BARI ZELL WEINBERGER Weinberger Law Group LLC 119 Cherry Hill Rd., Ste. 120 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.520.8822
GENERAL PRACTICE GORDON S. GRABER Sullivan & Graber 60 Maple Ave., PO Box 912 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.540.0877
HEALTH CARE LAW DANIEL O. CARROLL Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.631.7842 DEBORAH A. CMIELEWSKI Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7327 BRIAN MICHAEL FOLEY Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7326
IMMIGRATION LAW PAUL N. GILBERT Paul N. Gilbert 2001 Route 46, Ste. 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.402.4244
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BRIAN D. O’NEILL Brian D. O’Neill Attorney At Law, LLC 55 Madison Ave.., Ste. 400 PO Box 639 Morristown, NJ 07960 201.803.2126
INSURANCE MARK L. ANTIN Gennet Kallmann Antin Sweetman & Nichols, PC 6 Campus Dr. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.285.1919 STANLEY W. KALLMANN Gennet Kallmann Antin Sweetman & Nichols, PC 6 Campus Dr. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.285.1919 JUSTIN NOLAN KINNEY Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC 299 Cherry Hill Rd., Ste. 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.957.2550 THOMAS F. QUINN Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker 200 Campus Dr. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.735.6036 VINCENT E. REILLY Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC 299 Cherry Hill Rd., Ste. 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.957.2550 KEVIN E. WOLFF Kinney Lisovicz Reilly & Wolff PC 299 Cherry Hill Rd., Ste. 300 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.957.2550
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT DOMENICK CARMAGNOLA Carmagnola & Ritardi LLC 60 Washington St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.267.4445
KRISTINE J. FEHER Greenberg Traurig LLP 500 Campus Dr., Ste. 400 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.443.3273
STEVEN F. RITARDI Carmagnola & Ritardi LLC 60 Washington St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.267.4445
CYNTHIA LYNN FLANAGAN Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7331
DAMIAN CHRISTIAN SHAMMAS Damian Christian Shammas, LLC 3 Prospect St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.998.8500
LISA ILENE FRIED-GRODIN Meyers Fried-Grodin LLP 1259 Route 46 East Building 4E, Ste. 11, 1st Fl. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.975.4868
HOWARD A. VEX The Vex Labor & Employment Law Firm Waterview Plaza, 2001 Route 46 Ste. 206 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.402.5200
WENDY JOHNSON LARIO Greenberg Traurig LLP 500 Campus Dr., Ste. 400 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.443.3274 CARLA D. MACALUSO Jackson Lewis PC 220 Headquarters Plaza East Tower, 7th Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.538.6890 JOSEPH J. MADDALONI Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07052 973.540.7330 JONATHAN MEYERS Meyers Fried-Grodin LLP 1259 Route 46 East Building 4E, Ste. 11, 1st Fl. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.453.4847 COLIN M. PAGE Colin M. Page & Associates 2001 Route 46, Ste. 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.794.6188 ARTHUR L. RAYNES Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes 250 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.539.1313
LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT RICHARD J. CONWAY JR. Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7328 STEPHEN A. GEFFNER Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.631.7846 SEAN T. MONAGHAN Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.631.7856 KURT G. SENESKY Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7317 STEVEN T. SENIOR Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland Perretti, LLP Headquarters Plaza One Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973.451.8507
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FARAH N. ANSARI Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7344
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE (NON-MEDICAL) DEFENSE PATRICK J. GALLIGAN Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.200.6400
REAL ESTATE MARTIN DAVID EAGAN Martin D. Eagan Attorney At Law LLC 52 Maple Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.898.7300 DEIRDRE E. MOORE Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973.326.7103 LARRY S. RAIKEN Larry S. Raiken LLC 170 Changebridge Rd. Unit B3-1 Montville, NJ 07045 973.808.2003 JASON A. RUBIN Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7306 RICHARD J. TONIOLO Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.631.7853 EDWARD WACKS Edward Wacks & Associates LLC 55 Madison Ave., Ste. 320A Morristown, NJ 07960 973.644.0770
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NANCY R. WAGNER Nancy Wagner 139 East Main St. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973.627.5459
JAMES C. DE ZAO James C. De Zao, P.A. 322 Route 46, #120 Parsippany, NJ 07054 855.432.2489
ROBERT A. WIANECKI JR. Robert Wianecki 404 Main St. Boonton, NJ 07005 973.394.0100
JOHN MARK ELIAS Elias Sellitti LLC 180 Mount Airy Rd.. Ste. 200 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 973.845.2676
SPORTS LAW
LAURA ANN KELLY Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973.200.6400
ALAN S. GOLDBERGER Alan S. Goldberger Counsellor At Law 30 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 302 PO Box 8 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.301.1900
TAX LAW DOUGLAS ROBERT EISENBERG Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7302 KEVIN S. ENGLERT The Englert Law Firm, LLC 58 Livingston Ave. Dover, NJ 07801 908.930.3277 LEONARD J. WITMAN Witman Stadtmauer, P.A. 26 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 100 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.822.0220
WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, PROBATES ROBERT D. BORTECK Borteck & Czapek, P.C. 25B Hanover Rd., #240 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.994.2050 NINUCIO ANGELO COVIELLO Saiber LLC 18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 200 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.645.4800
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION KEVIN KUTYLA Kevin T. Kutyla, Esq. 15 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 310 Succasunna, NJ 07876 973.940.8970 RICHARD J. RIORDAN Green Jasieniecki & Riordan LLC 171 Ridgedale Ave., Ste. D PO Box 440 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.377.5500
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NON-PROFIT (ATTORNEYS FOR)
MARY JOAN SHERIDAN KENNEDY Saiber LLC 18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 200 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.622.8405 KEVIN M. KILCULLEN Stern & Kilcullen LLC 325 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 110 PO Box 992 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.535.1900 JOHN M. LOALBO Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP One Giralda Farms Madison, NJ 07940 973.966.3200 STEVEN A. LOEB Fein Such Kahn & Shepard PC 7 Century Dr., Ste. 201 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973.538.4700 GARY MAZART Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7309 WYNNE A. WHITMAN Schenck Price Smith & King, LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.540.7340
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TOP LAWYERS
Family law is a perfect combination of my financial, legal, and negotiation skills.” –TANYA L. FREEMAN, ESQ.
TANYA L. FREEMAN, ESQ.
PARTNER, WEINER LAW GROUP LLP CO-CHAIR, FAMILY LAW DEPARTMENT
629 Parsippany Rd., P.O. Box 0438, Parsippany, NJ 07054 • 973.403.1100 weiner.law • tfreeman@weiner.law REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE FOR REAL WORLD PROBLEMS. Tanya L. Freeman is a partner and Co-Chair of the Family Law Department at Weiner Law Group LLP in Parsippany, New Jersey. Tanya is an accomplished attorney who provides legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. Prior to the practice of law, Tanya spent fifteen years in key roles leading audit teams in the banking and insurance industries. Tanya’s extensive corporate audit background enhances her ability to effectively represent clients with high net worth cases involving significant assets, as well as cases concerning owners of
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closely held businesses. Tanya has represented clients in cases involving corporate executives, professional athletes, television personalities, and other high-profile celebrities. “Family law is a perfect combination of my financial, legal, and negotiation skills,” says Ms. Freeman. Tanya has lectured on custody, child support, and relocation law to fellow attorneys on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institution for Continuing Legal Education. She maintains offices in Parsippany and Jersey City. Her community involvement includes serving as a Trustee for the Hudson County Bar Association, volunteering as a Panelist for the Superior Court, Essex County, Early Settlement Panel and serving as a Board Member and Chair of the Governance, Ethics and Legal Committee for University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.
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TOP LAWYERS
LAUFER, DALENA, CADICINA, JENSEN & BRADLEY, LLC
23 Cattano Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960 • 973.285.1444 • lauferfamilylaw.com THE LAW FIRM OF LAUFER, DALENA, CADICINA, JENSEN & BRADLEY, LLC continues to have a long, strong and wellrespected presence in Morris County. Committed to family law and related matters, the firm’s lawyers handle divorce, custody, relocation, domestic violence, domestic partnership disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, mediation and collaborative law. Family-related legal issues can become complex and emotional and we have the recognition and experience necessary to handle any divorce or family law issue. Serving a full range of clients, including cases involving complicated financial assets and investments, our attorneys have a reputation for successfully knowing when to handle matters aggressively or understanding when it’s in a client’s best interest to seek a more pragmatic compromise. As court-approved economic mediators with extensive training and experience, we are able to offer our clients interested in resolving their differences outside of court with alternate dispute resolution options— arbitration, mediation or collaborative law.
Our accomplished and dedicated lawyers are involved with the Morris County Bar Association. William Laufer* has also served as a past President. Joseph Cadicina* is currently Treasurer and Christine Dalena*, James Jensen*, Michelle Benedek and Terryann Bradley* are active members. Recent industry and peer recognition of our distinguished group of lawyers includes six firm lawyers named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers List** and four firm attorneys named to the New Jersey Rising Stars List**. Firm founder, Mr. Laufer, and Mr. Cadicina were both recognized as one of the Top 100 in the state by the Super Lawyers List**. Ms. Dalena was named Top 50 Women Attorneys in the New Jersey Super Lawyers List** in 2010, 2011 and 2012. When choosing a law firm specializing in family law, consider one that’s highly experienced in the local court system and with local family law judges for the best and most appropriate legal strategies. Our office is conveniently located directly across from the Morris County Courthouse. Contact us for a discreet and respectful consultation about your needs.
*Attorneys named in the New Jersey Super Lawyers List for 2018. ** The attorneys of Laufer, Dalena, Cadicina, Jensen & Bradley, LLC noted above were selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers and/or Super Lawyers Rising Stars list(s) published by Thomson Reuters for the years noted. Attorneys were selected in accordance with the process described at www.superlawyers.com. This advertisement has not been approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court.
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TOP LAWYERS
DAMIAN CHRISTIAN SHAMMAS
LAW OFFICES OF DAMIAN CHRISTIAN SHAMMAS, LLC 3 Prospect St., Morristown, NJ 07960 • 973.998.8500 • shammaslaw.com DAMIAN CHRISTIAN SHAMMAS has known he wanted to be a lawyer since the seventh grade. “After watching LA Law I knew what I wanted to do.” Following graduation from law school, Mr. Shammas practiced at two large New Jersey law firms representing companies in employment matters. In 2011, he decided to take his career in a different direction, starting his own firm representing employees in wrongful termination, harassment, retaliation, and breach of contract cases. Mr. Shammas also represents individuals in the drafting and negotiation of employment contracts and severance agreements, and provides counsel regarding non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions. His clients include everyone from entry level employees to high-level executives. “I’m committed to trying to help anyone I can, regardless of rank or salary.” Mr. Shammas’ experience representing companies gives him a valuable perspective. “I know firsthand how employers approach
these types of cases and am familiar with the general approach they take in defending these claims, which gives me a true advantage.” Mr. Shammas prides himself on the old-fashioned principle of personalized service for every client, “When you call the firm, I answer the phone. I attend every meeting from the initial consultation through the end of the matter. I review and approve everything that goes out the door. When you retain the firm, you get me.” Mr. Shammas is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York. Upon selection by the New Jersey Supreme Court, he served a four-year term as a member of the District XB Ethics Committee. The decision to take his career in a new direction has been a rewarding one. “I am doing exactly what I have wanted to do since middle school. The fulfillment I’ve gotten on both a professional and personal level has been beyond what I could have imagined.”
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TOP LAWYERS
SANDRA C. FAVA ERIC S. SOLOTOFF JESSICA C. DIAMOND KATHERINE A. NUNZIATA
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP
49 Market St., Suite 140, Morristown, NJ 07960 • 973.992.4800 • foxrothschild.com AS PART OF THE FIRM’S FAMILY LAW PRACTICE, top attorneys Sandra C. Fava, Eric S. Solotoff, Jessica C. Diamond and Katherine A. Nunziata take pride in providing the highest quality representation with compassion and creative problem solving, hands-on service. The four have handled the full spectrum of issues for clients in Family Law including, but not limited to: • Prenuptial Agreements • Postnuptial Agreements • Domestic Violence • Divorce • Non Dissolution Matters • Custody and Relocation Issues • Grandparent Rights Actions
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• International Child Abduction • Equity Distribution of Assets • Palimony & Co-Habitation • Appeals Each attorney brings their unique individualized style and personality to every case, but together they form a dynamic and talented team of lawyers. As part of a national network of handson advocates, they have litigated precedent-setting cases and complicated valuation issues. This group fights hard to ensure the sensitive nature of family law matters remain private and will achieve results that allow clients and their families a chance to move on to a brighter future.
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TOP LAWYERS
ARTHUR L. RAYNES
WILEY MALEHORN SIROTA & RAYNES ATTORNEYS AT LAW
250 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960 973.539.1313 • wmsrlaw.com
IF YOU’RE CONFRONTING marital and other family conflicts, you need confidence that your legal counsel has extensive experience in all aspects of family law, led by attorneys who are known for professional excellence and respected by the courts. Donahue, Hagan, Klein & Weisberg, LLC, is a premier law firm specializing in resolving complex family law concerns. Our credentials and success record make our legal team the frequent choice of those with significant issues in need of strong representation. We litigate and mediate all divorce, post-divorce and related matters with the goal of a fair settlement whenever possible, but always with total preparation to litigate aggressively in support of our clients’ rights and their futures. All five partner attorneys have earned numerous professional honors reflecting their accomplishments and integrity in providing guidance and advocacy that clients trust.
WILEY MALEHORN SIROTA & RAYNES is known as one of New Jersey’s most responsive full-service law firms providing solid expertise ranging from general litigation to employment law, corporate law and estate planning for individuals and corporate, financial, and governmental institutions. The firm is a client-focused team of lawyers who are highly knowledgeable in multiple areas of the law so they understand all aspects of an argument. Top lawyer, Art Raynes, with the firm for over 36 years, heads the firm’s litigation practice. To find out why so many of the firm’s clients have been with it since its doors opened in 1973, call for a consultation with one of the firm’s experienced lawyers.
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LAWYERS 2018 TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN ESSEX COUNTY, across 28 specialties, Morris/Essex Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate an online peer-vote process and create a Top Essex County Lawyer list. Attorneys throughout the county were asked to select peers whom they deem are the best within their practice area and whom they would seek out for particular legal needs. DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published top vote getter had, at the time of review, a current, active license status with the State of New Jersey regulatory board. If they were not able to find evidence of a lawyer’s current, active registration, he or she was excluded from the list. In addition, any lawyer who has been disciplined for an infraction by the State of New Jersey regulatory board was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to Morris/Essex Health & Life for its final review. We recognize that there are many good attorneys who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within Essex County.
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TOP LAWYERS LISTINGS
APPELLATE LAW ELLIOTT ABRUTYN Morgan Melhuish Abrutyn 651 West Mount Pleasant Ave. Ste. 200 Livingston, NJ 07039 973.994.2500 DENNIS J. DRASCO Lum Drasco & Positan LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.403.9000 MICHAEL R. GRIFFINGER Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4701 JENNIFER ANN HRADIL Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4495 STEVEN J. KAFLOWITZ Caruso Smith Picini PC 60 Route 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.667.6000 MICHELLE J. MUNSAT Michelle Joy Munsat 111 Dunnell Rd., Ste. 201 Maplewood, NJ 07040 973.821.5292 GWEN M. SCHOENFELD Gwen M. Schoenfeld, LLC 147 Ridgewood Ave. Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 917.363.1888 EDWIN H. STERN Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4749 HARVEY WEISSBARD Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St., 6th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.230.2084
ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION MICHAEL A. CASALE Michael A. Casale Attorney At Law 185 Fairfield Ave., Ste. 2C West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973.364.1440
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PATRICIA K. COSTELLO Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2006
PAUL R. GAUER Paul Gauer 347 Franklin St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973.743.7050
LORI I. MAYER Nagel Rice LLP 103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.618.0400
GLENN P. MILGRAUM Glenn Milgraum P.C. 59 Chestnut Ct. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973.812.8660
KAREN A. GIANNELLI Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4500
JAY J. RICE Nagel Rice LLP 103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.618.0400
BRUCE M. PITMAN Starr Gern Davison & Rubin PC 105 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.403.9200
RICHARD B. HONIG Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal LLP One Gateway Center, 8th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.621.9020
ALAN N. WALTER Alan N. Walter 32 South Mountain Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973.937.8636
BARBARA BYRD WECKER Greenberg Dauber Epstein & Tucker, PC One Gateway Center, Ste. 600 Newark, NJ 07102 973.643.3700 JAMES R. ZAZZALI Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4589
BANKING AND FINANCIAL MICHAEL M. HORN McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.2029 MICHAEL JAMES LUBBEN Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4500 JOSEPH L. STEINBERG Lowenstein Sandler LLP One Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.597.2500
BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT LISA S. BONSALL McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.2066
BRUCE H. LEVITT Levitt & Slafkes, PC 515 Valley St., Ste. 140 Maplewood, NJ 07040 973.323.2953 JOSEPH J. LUBERTAZZI McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.622.4444 JAY L. LUBETKIN Rabinowitz Lubetkin & Tully, LLC 293 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 100 Livingston, NJ 07039 973.597.9100 STUART M. NACHBAR Stuart M. Nachbar, PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy. Ste. 2025, PO Box 2205 Livingston, NJ 07039 973.567.0954 MICHAEL S. SCHWARTZBERG Michael Schwartzberg 650 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 100 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973.743.7733
BUSINESS LAW PETER H. EHRENBERG Lowenstein Sandler LLP One Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 212.204.8697 JONATHAN THOMAS GULDIN Clark Guldin Attorneys At Law 20 Church St., Ste. 15 Montclair, NJ 07042 973.707.5346
CIVIL LAW/ LITIGATION JOSEPH M. BIMONTE Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC 5 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 406 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.226.4534 BENJAMIN C. CURCIO Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC 5 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 406 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.226.4534 MAURO G. TUCCI JR. Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.325.1500
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION MICHAEL D. CRITCHLEY Critchley Kinum & Denoia, LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.422.9200 STEPHEN M. GREENBERG Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP One Riverfront Plaza 1037 Raymond Blvd., Ste 600 Newark, NJ 07102 973.757.1020 JAMES E. TYRRELL JR. Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. One Riverfront Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 973.643.5565
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LAWRENCE A. GOLDMAN Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4645
ALEXANDRA A. KOZYRA K&L Gates LLP One Newark Center, 10th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.848.4000
STEPHEN H. KNEE Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.577.1760
BRADLEY L. RICE Nagel Rice LLP 103 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.618.0400 MICHAEL A. SAFFER Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.736.4600
CONSTRUCTION JOHN EDWARD CLARK Clark Guldin Attorneys At Law 20 Church St., Ste. 15 Montclair, NJ 07042 973.206.5788 LISA LOMBARDO Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4481 ARMEN SHAHINIAN Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2002
CORPORATE COUNSEL ARISTOTLE GEORGE MIRZAIAN Curcio Mirzaian Sirot LLC 5 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 406 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.226.4534
CORPORATE FINANCE/MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS FRANK THOMAS CANNONE Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4500
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BRIAN MICHAEL SATZ Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St., 6th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.230.2093
ELDER LAW FRANCIS J. COSTENBADER Francis J. Costenbader 405 Centre St. Nutley, NJ 07110 973.661.5001 ERIC R. GOLDBERG Goldberg Law Group LLC 100 Passaic Ave., Ste. 303 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.228.1795
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
YALE S. HAUPTMAN Hauptman & Hauptman, PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy. Plaza 1, 2nd Fl. Livingston, NJ 07039 973.994.2287
JEFFREY SCOTT CHIESA Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2050
RICHARD I. MILLER Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.736.4600
HENRY ELLIS KLINGEMAN Krovatin Klingeman LLC 60 Park Pl., Ste. 1100 Newark, NJ 07102 973.424.9777
SHANA SIEGEL Wanderpolo & Siegel Counselors At Law 205 Thomas St. Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973.744.5710
GERALD KROVATIN Krovatin Klingeman LLC 60 Park Pl., Ste. 1100 Newark, NJ 07102 973.424.9777 LAWRENCE S. LUSTBERG Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4500 VINCENT J. NUZZI Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.736.4600 MARY FRANCES PALISANO Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4553 REMI LEE SPENCER Spencer & Associates, LLC 414 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 305 West Orange, NJ 07052 973.731.2161
EMINENT DOMAIN GREGORY J. CASTANO Castano Quigley, LLC 155 Passaic Ave., Ste. 340 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.808.1234 JOHN H. KLOCK Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4757
FAMILY LAW MELISSA CIPRIANO Cipriano Law Offices, P.C. 175 Fairfield Ave., Ste. 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973.852.3346 MARA L. DOOSKIN Cipriano Law Offices, P.C. 175 Fairfield Ave., Ste. 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973.852.3346
JUDITH ANN HARTZ Kozyra & Hartz, LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973.740.1550 LAINIE S. NISSIM Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri Da Costa 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 200 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.274.5200 MATTHEW JOSEPH ROSEN Hammerman Rosen LLP 100 Passaic Ave., Ste. 305 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.227.1415
TOP LAWYERS LISTINGS
THOMAS S. COSMA Connell Foley LLP 56 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.535.0500
JODI LYNN ROSENBERG Jodi L. Rosenberg LLC 343 Millburn Ave., Ste. 305 Millburn, NJ 07041 973.637.0099 ANGELO SARNO Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri Da Costa 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 202 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.274.5200 EDWARD S. SNYDER Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri Da Costa 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 202 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.274.5200 LYNNE STROBER Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.736.4600 JESSICA SARA SWENSON Cipriano Law Offices, P.C. 175 Fairfield Ave., Ste. 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973.852.3346 JEFFREY P. WEINSTEIN Weinstein Lindemann & Weinstein 830 Morris Tpke., Ste. 301 Short Hills, NJ 07078 973.403.6000
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TOP LAWYERS LISTINGS
GENERAL LITIGATION BONNIE ANN JERBASI Bonnie Jerbasi Esq. 96 Park St. Montclair, NJ 07042 973.459.5923 GAIL A. SPENCE Gail A. Spence 80 Main St., Ste. 335 West Orange, NJ 07052 973.324.9610
GENERAL PRACTICE BARRY A. KOZYRA Kozyra & Hartz, LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973.740.1550
HEALTH CARE LAW DAVID M. HYMAN Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2009 SCOTT ARTHUR KOBLER McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.2019
IMMIGRATION LAW RUPAL PARIKH ARISTIMUNO Rupal Aristimuno LLC 33 Park St., Ste. 2 Montclair, NJ 07042 973.577.6564 RAYMOND P. D’UVA Raymond P. D’Uva 17 Academy St., Ste. 1000 Newark, NJ 07102 973.643.7750 REGIS FERNANDEZ Regis Fernandez 7 Federal Square Newark, NJ 07102 973.297.0002 ROBERT FRANK Frank & Pollack LLP 24 Commerce St., Ste. 1001 Newark, NJ 07102 973.297.1919
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SCOTT R. MALYK Meyner & Landis LLP One Gateway Center, Ste. 2500 Newark, NJ 07102 973.602.3455 THOMAS E. MOSELEY Thomas E. Moseley One Gateway Center, Ste. 2600 Newark, NJ 07102 973.943.4602 HARLAN G. YORK Harlan York & Associates 60 Park Pl., Ste. 1010 Newark, NJ 07102 973.642.1111
INSURANCE HENRY J. CATENACCI Connell Foley LLP One Newark Center 1085 Raymond Blvd., 19th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.436.5800 H. RICHARD CHATTMAN Connell Foley LLP One Newark Center 1085 Raymond Blvd., 19th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.436.5800 JOHN T. WOLAK Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4725
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS MICHAEL JEFFREY BROWN Michael J. Brown Law Office LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Plaza I Ste. 2025 Livingston, NJ 07039 973 577.6300
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ROSEMARY ALITO K&L Gates LLP One Newark Center, 10th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.848.4000 CHRISTINE A. AMALFE Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4829
ALAN JOSEPH GENITEMPO Piro Zinna Cifelli, Paris & Genitempo 360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973.542.2766 TY HYDERALLY Hyderally & Associates, P.C. 33 Plymouth St., Ste. 202 Montclair, NJ 07042 973.509.8500 SHELDON H. PINCUS Bucceri & Pincus 300 Broadacres Dr., Ste. 210 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973.771.0700 ALIX R. RUBIN Alix Rubin Law LLC dba Rubin Employment Law 695 Route 46 West, Ste. 404 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.787.8442 ADAM N. SARAVAY McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.2023
LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT ANGELO CIFELLI Piro Zinna Cifelli, Paris & Genitempo 360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973.542.2766 KEVIN J. COAKLEY Connell Foley LLP 56 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.535.0500 JOHN R. DUSINBERRE John R. Dusinberre Esq., LLC One Passaic Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.227.1212 MICHAEL EDELSON Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal LLP One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.621.9020 DOUGLAS IAN EILENDER Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.736.4600
USMAAN SLEEMI Sleemi Law Firm LLC dba Usmaan Sleemi 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., Ste. 300 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.453.4060
IRVIN M. FREILICH Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4735
KRISTIN D. SOSTOWSKI Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4855
WILLIAM S. HATFIELD Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4511
CATHERINE P. WELLS Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2051
LANNY S. KURZWEIL McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.2044
RICHARD S. ZACKIN Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4869
NANCY A. LOTTINVILLE Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4500 SUSANNE Y. PETICOLAS Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4751
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LISA A. BREEN Lisa A. Breen, LLC 46 Essex St. Millburn, NJ 07041 973.218.9699
ALYCE CESARE HALCHAK Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4657
RICHARD H. STEIN Randall & Stein, P.A. 70 South Orange Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973.994.4710
ROBERT L. PODVEY Connell Foley LLP One Newark Center 1085 Raymond Blvd., 19th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.436.5800
EDWARD JOHN BUTLER JR. McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.6938
STEPHEN P. LICHTSTEIN Berkowitz Lichtstein Kuritsky Giasullo & Gross, LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.243.6021
DANIEL A. SWICK Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2174
JENNIFER M. PORTER Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC One Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2071
FRANCIS J. GIANTOMASI Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2022
PETER J. ULRICH Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4635
PRODUCT LIABILITY
GEMMA MARIE GIANTOMASI Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2066
WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATES, PROBATES
DAVID R. KOTT McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.2056
PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE (NON-MEDICAL) DEFENSE CHRISTOPHER B. BLOCK Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 302 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.618.4176 BERNARD K. FREAMON Bernard K. Freamon One Newark Center C/O Seton Hall Law School Newark, NJ 07102 973.642.8827 MATTHEW PATRICK O’MALLEY Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry 3 Becker Farm Rd., 4th Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.623.7791
REAL ESTATE RUSSELL B. BERSHAD Gibbons PC One Gateway Center Newark, NJ 07102 973.596.4623
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RICHARD A. GOMES Gomes & Monteiro 41-51 Wilson Ave., PO Box 5159 Newark, NJ 07105 973.344.2332 ALAN R. HAMMER Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.403.3113 ROBIN F. LEWIS Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.326.7102 BARRY R. MANDELBAUM Mandelbaum Salsburg PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973.736.4600 JOHN M. MARMORA K&L Gates LLP One Newark Center, 10th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973.848.4016
TAX LAW JONATHAN MATT GROSS Berkowitz Lichtstein Kuritsky Giasullo & Gross, LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.243.6029
BERNARD S. BERKOWITZ Berkowitz Lichtstein Kuritsky Giasullo & Gross, LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.243.6025 CHERI DI LASCIO Randall & Stein, P.A. 70 South Orange Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973.994.4710 LANCE TODD EISENBERG Berkowitz Lichtstein Kuritsky Giasullo & Gross, LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.243.6027
THOMASINA R. THORNTON Thomasina R. Thornton 70 South Orange Ave., Ste. 100 Livingston, NJ 07039 973.275.5476
TOP LAWYERS LISTINGS
MICHAEL K. PLUMB Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2148
HOWARD G. WACHENFELD Tompkins McGuire Wachenfeld & Barry 3 Becker Farm Rd., 4th Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973.623.7068
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SAVINO J. RUSSONIELLO Savino J. Russoniello 60 Route 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.667.6000 JOHN H. WATSON JR. John H. Watson Jr. 63 Washington St. East Orange, NJ 07017 973.674.8717
ROXANNA EPLING HAMMETT Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973.530.2039 LAURA A. KELLY McCarter & English LLP Four Gateway Center 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973.639.6995 SAMUEL ABRAHAM STEIN Randall & Stein, P.A. 70 South Orange Ave. Livingston, NJ 07039 973.994.4710
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TOP LAWYERS
EDWARD SNYDER ANGELO SARNO
SNYDER SARNO D’ANIELLO MACERI & DA COSTA LLC
Roseland • Bridgewater • Hackensack • 973.274.5200 • snydersarno.com FOR NEARLY A DECADE since Edward Snyder and Angelo Sarno founded the firm it has represented individuals across the full spectrum of complex family and matrimonial law matters. The boutique firm serves the entire state of New Jersey, with offices located in Roseland, Hackensack and Bridgewater. All three offices are interconnected and operate seamlessly. The firm’s 10 partners lead the associates and counsel to strive for favorable outcomes and provide unparalleled attention, compassionate guidance and strong representation to clients, who are often facing life-altering issues. A vast majority of cases are client referrals which speaks volumes about the firm’s growth and success. Mr. Snyder and Mr. Sarno have over 75 years of experience working with clients in this extremely sensitive area of the law. Mr. Sarno is known by his peers as a tenacious and successful trial lawyer who feels at home in the court room, either trial or appellate. While he believes that the best result is a negotiated one, he is always prepared to take his client before a judge. He
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830 Morris Turnpike, Suite 301, Short Hills, NJ 07078 • 973.403.6000 • familylawnj.com Mr. Weinstein lives by the rule that kindness and respect for all people paves the road to success; wisdom he has since imparted to his son and partner, Evan R. Weinstein, Esq., and the rest of his firm which he labels as “our team.” “More than anything else I appreciate that when a client walks into my office and puts his or her full trust in me, it’s the highest compliment of all,” says Mr. Weinstein. As a result, Mr. Weinstein has built a matrimonial law practice with a stellar reputation. He is an able and articulate trial attorney and an empathetic advisor to clients during one of the most difficult times in their lives. One of two lawyers who assisted LEFT TO RIGHT: Evan R. Weinstein, Cynthia Borsella Lindemann, Jonathan H. Blonstein, & Jeffrey P. Weinstein the Supreme Court Committee of New Jersey in establishing the Family Part in the New Jersey Court system, UPON GRADUATION from law school, Jeffrey P. Weinstein he has also been appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey, accepted a clerkship with Morris County Judge Edward F. Broderick, Family Part, as a Standing Master to assist in the resolution of complex a perceptive teacher and mentor. What he garnered from this matters. Mr. Weinstein’s noblest work is steering clients toward the experience was learning about people; a lesson that has served him best path forward as quickly as possible and to a new start. well throughout his entire career spanning over 40 years.
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JEFFREY P. WEINSTEIN
ERIC GOLDBERG
NJ ELDER LAW CENTER AT GOLDBERG LAW GROUP
MELISSA CIPRIANO | JESSICA S. SWENSON MARA L. DOOSKIN
973.228.1795 • Njelc.com • e: contact@njelc.com
175 Fairfield Ave., Suite 4C/D, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973.403.8600 • ciprianolaw.com
100 Passaic Ave. 163 Madison Ave. Suite 303 Suite 220-69 Fairfield, NJ 07004 Morristown, NJ 07960
TOP LAWYERS at Cipriano Law Offices, P.C. provide straightforward and practical advice as litigators, qualified family law mediators and collaborative law practitioners. Ms. Cipriano has an MBA, which distinguishes her from other mediators. The attorneys have a vast amount of litigation experience, including: high net worth divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, custody, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence matters, Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Cipriano Law Offices, P.C. is continually recognized by peers and clients—rated Superb by AVVO—as skillful compassionate advisors in the field of family law. The firm’s attorneys and staff are a cohesive team working together for the well-being of clients and their beloved children for the betterment of the entire family.
THE NEW JERSEY ELDER LAW CENTER at Goldberg Law Group (NJELC) helps its clients successfully navigate the challenges that arise when one requires long term care due to aging, dementia or any debilitating chronic disease. NJELC helps clients protect assets to avoid impoverishment resulting from a long term care need, and so much more. For example, how do seniors choose the best environment in which to receive care? How does one decipher a facility’s resident agreement? What if a loved one suddenly needs hospitalization? Are there veterans benefits to provide money for care? What if one has no money and requires care? NJELC provides answers in a patient and compassionate manner. Please contact NJELC to learn more about what a comprehensive elder law firm can do for you and your family.
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LEFT TO RIGHT: SHELLEY B. SLAFKES & BRUCE H. LEVITT LEFT TO RIGHT: MARVIN J. HAMMERMAN & MATTHEW J. ROSEN
HAMMERMAN ROSEN LLP
BRUCE H. LEVITT
LEVITT & SLAFKES, P.C.
100 Passaic Ave., Suite 305, Fairfield, NJ 07004 973.227.1215 • hammermanrosen.com
515 Valley St., Suite 140, Maplewood, NJ 07040 973.313.1200 • levittslafkes.com
A BOUTIQUE FIRM of hometown attorneys, Hammerman Rosen has quickly gained a reputation throughout the local community as an effective source of advice, providing real solutions for real people and businesses. In addition to its robust family law practice, Hammerman Rosen’s partners, Matthew Rosen and Marvin Hammerman, also handle a wide range of civil litigation matters, from consumer fraud to personal injury, municipal and criminal matters. Knowledgeable, persistent and approachable, Hammerman Rosen will give you or your business the information and counsel you need to help you reach the best possible outcome. Please contact us today for a friendly case evaluation.
PARTNERS IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE, Bruce H. Levitt and Shelley B. Slafkes formed Levitt & Slafkes, P.C. in 1995 representing individuals and small businesses in bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, mortgage servicing violations and commercial disputes. A clientcentered practice, the hallmark to their success is individualized and compassionate attention to the needs of their clients. They are assisted by their Associate Joshua Kissler. As part of their efforts to help others face the future with hope and optimism, Mr. Levitt and Ms. Slafkes, also a licensed social worker, are active in the community having served on numerous non-profit boards including social service agencies, homeless shelters and the local YMCA.
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SPIRITS
ONE IN A MELON HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO TRY A REFRESHING COCKTAIL, MADE WITH JUICY WATERMELON AND RUM. IT’LL KEEP YOU COOL ALL AFTERNOON LONG.
WATERMELON, ROSE AND MINT MOJITO INGREDIENTS n 1 cup watermelon chunks n 12 fresh mint leaves n 2 tsp. agave nectar n 2 tsp. lime juice n 6 drops rosewater n crushed ice n 1 ⁄3 cup dark rum
DIRECTIONS Divide the watermelon, mint, agave nectar, lime juice and rosewater between two tall glasses. Muddle well until all the juice is released from the watermelon. Fill each glass with crushed ice and add 2½ Tbs. rum to each glass. Stir well and garnish with a few diced watermelon chunks, lime wedges, watermelon wedges and optional pink rose petals.
TO GARNISH n watermelon chunks and wedges n lime wedges n pink rose petals (optional)
Recipe and photo reprinted with permission from Cocktails with Benefits. © 2017 Kyle Books.
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LET’S MEAT FOR DINNER FIRE UP THE GRILL! THESE FLAVORFUL, PROTEIN-RICH RECIPES ARE SURE TO BE CROWD PLEASERS.
APPLE BUTTER BBQ RIBS INGREDIENTS n 2 full slabs of baby back ribs n 2 Tbs. brown sugar n 1 Tbs. paprika n 1 tsp. cayenne powder n ½ Tbs. salt n ½ tsp. black pepper n 1 tsp. ground ginger n 1 tsp. dried thyme n applewood chunks FOR THE APPLE BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE n 1 cup apple butter n ½ cup ketchup n ½ cup brown sugar n 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar n 1 Tbs. yellow mustard n 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce n salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS Preheat your grill for indirect: Place an aluminum foil pan filled with water under the grill grate and toss a chimney of hot coals alongside. With a butter knife and some paper towels, remove the membrane under each slab of ribs by inserting the knife between the membrane and one of the bones. Pull the membrane with a paper towel to remove it completely. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne powder, salt, black pepper, ground ginger and dried thyme in a small bowl then apply the rub on both sides of the ribs with your hands so it penetrates the meat. Place the ribs on the grill grate in indirect heat and toss a few applewood chunks onto hot coals. Close the lid and cook for 2 hours at 300ºF. Add all the Apple Butter BBQ Sauce ingredients into a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. After 2 hours of cooking, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil with 1 cup of the Apple Butter BBQ Sauce on top of each. Cook for another hour at 300ºF. The ribs are done when the meat has shrunk about 1 inch from the bones. Once fully cooked, remove from foil and sear over direct heat for 30 seconds per side to caramelize the BBQ sauce.
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SMOKED CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS WITH COLA BBQ SAUCE Yields: 24 lollipops INGREDIENTS n 24 chicken legs n 1 cup hickory wood chips FOR THE WET RUB n 5 Tbs. cayenne hot sauce n 5 Tbs. olive oil n ½ cup brown sugar n ¼ cup garlic powder n 4 tsp. black pepper n 3 Tbs. oregano n 2 tsp. salt
FOR THE COLA BBQ SAUCE n 1 cup cola n 1 cup ketchup n ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce n 3 Tbs. steak sauce n 1 tsp. onion powder n ½ tsp. black pepper
DIRECTIONS Preheat the smoker at 250ºF. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut and remove the skin that covers the bone of each chicken leg to shape them like a lollipop. Mix all of the wet rub ingredients in a bowl, then dip each chicken leg into the mixture to give them an even coating. Place the chicken lollipops in your smoker and add about 1 cup of hickory wood chips for smoking. Smoke until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ºF. Mix all of the Cola BBQ Sauce ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve the chicken lollipops with Cola BBQ Sauce.
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BACON-WRAPPED FILET MIGNON Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS n 4 beef filet steaks, 2 inches thick n 4 to 8 slices of bacon n 3 Tbs. coarse sea salt n 3 Tbs. freshly ground black pepper n 2 Tbs. dried onion flakes FOR THE COMPOUND BUTTER n 16 oz. butter, softened n 2 Tbs. oregano n zest of one lemon n ½ Tbs. hot pepper flakes n 1 Tbs. minced garlic DIRECTIONS Mix all of the compound butter ingredients in a bowl then spoon onto parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a log of about 2 inches in diameter and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Preheat your grill at maximum temperature. Season the steaks on both sides with the salt, black pepper and dried onion flakes. Wrap 1 or 2 slices of bacon around each steak and tie them securely using butcher string. Grill the steaks over high heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side with the lid closed. Flip the steaks a quarter turn for the bacon to face the grate and grill for 15 seconds per side or until the bacon is brown and lightly crisp. Use an instant-read thermometer toward the end of cooking to achieve desired temperature: 120º for rare, 130º for medium rare. Remove steaks from the grill. Cut four slices of compound butter up to ¼-inch thick and place them on each steak. Let the butter melt over the steaks for 8 to 10 minutes before serving.
Recipes and photos reprinted with permission from Char-Broil Great Book of Cooking. © 2018 Creative Homeowner
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
BRAUN’S TAVERN & DINING ROOM THE RESTAURANT L ANDSCAPE IN Bloomfield took a hit when the local Satis Bistro closed earlier this year, losing a classic European bistro menu that pleased many North Jersey foodies. But thankfully that void was only temporary, as owner Michael Fiorianti quickly replaced his old eatery this spring with his latest project, Braun’s Tavern & Dining Room. The name might not ring a bell but it’s a nod to the lounge that occupied the space during the Prohibition era. And there are plenty of relics from the early 1900s found inside the modern, New American restaurant: Many of the building’s original ceiling beams and tiles as well as the bar backsplash have been preserved (the 40foot bar itself has been updated), while centuryold photographs depicting sparsely-populated Bloomfield main streets adorn the walls. What’s new here is the food, and we quickly learned that by glancing at Braun’s menu, which emphasizes house-made items and farm-fresh ingredients. Appetizers like the brat in a blanket and the kale and chicory Caesar salad were tempting, but my friend and I picked a pair more to our liking. We started with the sherry braised oxtail and foie gras terrine, a hearty plate made for a discerning palate. The soft oxtail meat and generous portion of foie gras—a rich duck liver—is served with a shallot marmalade and pickled cauliflower. Each component on the platter was delicious alone, but they were a delight for taste buds when spread together on the accompanying croutons. Our second app, maitake mushroom tempura, also scored big in presentation and taste—the crispy ’shrooms got a major flavor boost from the truffled fontina sauce. Like the apps, a blend of familiar and exotic
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selections fills the entrée menu. From strip steaks and schnitzel to roasted chicken and steamed PEI mussels, Braun’s offers something for everyone. Plus there are veggie burgers, pasta dishes and more for non-carnivores. But for our table for two, we said bring on the meat! Craving the distinct character and flavor of lamb, I ordered the lamb burger. Not only was the thick patty cooked to the perfect temperature, it had an extra kick (thanks to a spicy rub and zesty aioli sauce) and a toasty sesame-seeded brioche bun—both of which hit the spot. Though my friend wasn’t seeking comfort food when we first arrived at the restaurant, she couldn’t resist the pot roast. A satisfied smile after every bite of the moist, tender brisket confirmed she made the right choice and verified the kitchen’s mastery of the dish, which is served with sides of carrots, caramelized onion, mashed potatoes and sweet gravy. Our server, Nicole, later noted that the pot roast garnered some of the highest praises from previous diners. Our bellies already full of meat, my friend and I were guilty of gluttony, and we went for two after-dinner treats. The apple strudel, complete with maple walnut compote and a scoop of vanilla ice cream, reminded my halfSwiss companion of classic versions served in Switzerland and throughout Europe. Our second confection was the Irish car bomb, a parental-guidance-required dessert made with Guinness-soaked chocolate cake, Irish cream mascarpone and bourbon-infused caramel parfait. This heavy-duty dish has the knockout flavor and alcoholic punch that’ll make you want to skip the drink menu. The revival of Braun’s Tavern gives downtown Bloomfield a chef-driven, casual spot for neighbors and area residents to enjoy. And they will enjoy: The restaurant’s plethora of choices and fine culinary craftsmanship guarantees it. —Darius Amos Braun’s Tavern & Dining Room, 289 Glenwood Ave., Bloomfield, 973.743.1097, braunstavern.com
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BASILICO in Millburn
SOLAR DO MINHO 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville. com TOPAZ THAI 137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com
BLOOMFIELD
CALDWELL
FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com INSPIRATION ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 inspirationroll.com
CEDAR KNOLLS
BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440
H2OCEAN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR 41 Ridgedale Ave. 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com
STAMNA 1045 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com
CHATHAM
BOONTON
BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton. com THAI PING 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com
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RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com
CHESTER
FORMOSA 79 Main St. 908.879.4848 THE PUBLICK HOUSE TAVERN & INN 111 Main St. 908.879.6878 chesterpublickhouse.com
REDWOODS GRILL & BAR 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar. com
PENANG MALAYSIAN & THAI CUISINE 200 Rte. 10 West #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com
DENVILLE
JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 West 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com
ALEXIS DINER 3130 Rte. 10 West 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com
FAIRFIELD
THE PASTA SHOP 13 1st Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville. com
TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd., 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse. com
DOVER
KINNELON
EL TAPATIO 29 E. Blackwell St. 973.537.0833 eltapatiodover.com
HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 Unit 6 973.750.1600
THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com
EAST HANOVER DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 West #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 973.887.7555
CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com
SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305 SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com
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ALICE’S 24 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL 453 River Styx Rd. 973.770.4300 pavinci.com THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com
LEDGEWOOD ICHIBAN SUSHI 1034 Rte. 46 973.252.0900 sushiichibannj.com
LOVING HUT 538 Rte. 10 973.598.9888 lovinghut.us/ledgewood
LINCOLN PARK
202 ITALIAN BISTRO 177 Main St. 973.709.0093 202bistro.com ANTHONY FRANCOS 60 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.696.0708 anthonyfrancospizza. com
SUNSET PUB & GRILL 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com
LIVINGSTON
LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy. 973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant. com SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com
LONG VALLEY
LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com
MADISON
BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com CENTRAL+MAIN 3 Central Ave. 973.845.6622 centralandmain.com IL MONDO VECCHIO 72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com
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ST. JAMES’S GATE PUBLICK HOUSE 167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com
TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com
CODA KITCHEN & BAR 177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com
MENDHAM
THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN & PUB 1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025
MILLBURN
BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com
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CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com
MONTCL AIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com
PIG & PRINCE 1 Lackawanna Plz. 973.233.1006 pigandprince.com
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TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com THE WOOD PIT 108 Bloomfield Ave. 973.954.4679 thewoodpit.com
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COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com
HAT CITY 459 Valley St. 862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com
LEMONGRASS 1729 Rte. 10 East 973.998.6303 lemongrassnj.com
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CHAND PALACE 257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 parsippany.chand palace.com
UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com
MIRCH MASALA GRILL 1521 Rte. 46 973.335.6050 mirchmasalagrillnj.com
ZINBURGER 1900 Rte. 10 973.998.9766 zinburger.com
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1 Hilton Ct. 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com
MORRISTOWN
GEORGE & MARTHA’S 67-71 Morris St. 973.267.4700 IRON BAR 5 South St. 973.455.7111 ironbarmorristown.com
LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 East 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurant.com MORRIS TAP & GRILL 500 Rte. 10 West 973.891.1776 morristapandgrill.com
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UPPER MONTCLAIR
BROOKSIDE BISTRO 26 Hamburg Tpke. 973.616.0606 brookesidebistro.net CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke. 973.476.9223 coneyislandpizza riverdale.com
PEQUANNOCK
BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com
ROCKAWAY
REVOLUTION 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown. com
TIFF’S 23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 tiffs23.com
CAFFÈ NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 West 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com
BONEFISH GRILL 28 Route 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com
ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com
CHINA PAVILION 263 Changebridge Rd., 973.227.1006
NICO KITCHEN + BAR 1 Center St. 973.642.1226 nicokitchenbar.com
DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 West, 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse. com
SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com
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NUTLEY
AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net
POMPTON QUEEN DINER 710 Rte. 23 973.835.2086
FRANKLIN STEAKHOUSE 238 Franklin Ave. 973.667.1755 thefranklinsteahouse nutley.com
STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net
MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us
ORANGE
BELLA ITALIA RISTORANTE 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj. com
TAVERN 5 710 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.835.1426 tavern5.com V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757
RANDOLPH
BLACK RIVER BARN 1178 Rte. 10 West 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com
DAI-KICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovomontclair.com
MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse. com
WHARTON
4 SEASONS 322 S. Main St. 862.244.9777 4seasonswharton.com THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com HOT RODS 175 N. Main St. 973.361.5050 hotrodsbbq.com
WHIPPANY
THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 East 973.583.8811
BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com
THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 A 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood. com
SHORT HILLS
BENIHANA 840 Morris Tpke. 973.467.9550 benihana.com THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.912.4756 LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com TILLIE’S 519 Millburn Ave. 973.564.9700 tilliesonmillburn.com
SOUTH ORANGE 1 SOUTH 1 S. Orange Ave. 973.762.2683 1south.com
ARIYOSHI 56 W. South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com
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SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com
PINE BROOK
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VERONA RESTAURANT 1171 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com
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TURTLE + THE WOLF 622 Valley Rd. 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com
WEST ORANGE HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com
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IL CAPRICCIO 633 Rte. 10 East 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com MOLLY MALONE’S 352 Rte. 10 973.887.5070 mollymaloneswhippany. com TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana whippany.com
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JUNE 24 You’re invited to Morris Arts’
35th annual GIRALDA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL at Giralda Farms in Madison! From 4 to 7:30 p.m., you can relax on the lawns of the former Dodge estate and listen to the state’s top orchestra perform. There also will be vendors, children’s activities, food trucks and an antique icecream truck. Admission: $4–$20. Find out more at morrisarts.org.
JUNE 27 Spend an intimate evening
with rocker PAT BENATAR and her musician husband Neil Giraldo at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. Benatar is known for songs like “Love is a Battlefield,” “All Fired Up” and “We Belong”; the two will put on an unforgettable acoustic performance. Tickets: $59–$99. Learn more at mayoarts.org.
JULY 4 This Independence Day, the
POTLUCK PARTY at 31 Midland Ave. in Montclair is the coolest event of the summer! From 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., locals are invited to enjoy live music from 23-piece Latin band Afrocuba and a potluck-style meal. Be sure to bring a dish to share! Donations from the event will benefit the Kessler Foundation. Admission: FREE. Call John Acevedo at 973.758.7130 to RSVP.
JULY 7 There will be live music, vendors and plenty of kids’ activities to enjoy at the FRONT PORCH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gazebo Park in Chester. All proceeds will benefit the BYG
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Garden State Comic Fest, July 7 & 8
Cheers In Chester, July 21
Work Camp, a group of churches that travel to Appalachia each summer to help rebuild homes. Admission: FREE. Learn more at frontporchbluegrassfestival.com.
JULY 7 & 8 Hang out with fellow comic book lovers at the GARDEN STATE COMIC FEST at The Mennen Arena in Morristown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The two-day event will be packed with vendors selling toys, comics and unique memorabilia. Various events and games are scheduled throughout both days. Tickets: $25. Buy online at gardenstatecomicfest.com. JULY 10 Enjoy a TWILIGHT TOUR of
Greenwood Gardens in Short Hills from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served on the East Terrace at 6 p.m., and the guided tour will commence promptly at 6:45 p.m. The event takes place rain or shine, and guests are asked to register at greenwoodgardens.org. Admission: $15 (members), $20 (non-members). Need more info? Contact Stephanie Murphy at smurphy@greenwoodgardens.org.
JULY 11–AUG 29 Bring the entire family to the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange for ZOO-VIES every Wednesday through August. Movies under the stars are screened at dusk on the parking deck roof. Admission is FREE, and concession stands will be open. Visitors should bring lawn chairs. The July 11 film will be “Peter Rabbit.” For a complete schedule and more info, visit turtlebackzoo.com.
JULY 14 & 15 If its name wasn’t
any indication, MAPLEWOODSTOCK is a two-day festival of local arts and music— held at Memorial Park in Maplewood from 2 to 9 p.m. There will be food vendors, regional and national musical acts and a “KidsZone” for your little ones. Admission: FREE. Head to maplewoodstock.com for more information.
JULY 21 Enjoy a night full of fun, food
and friends at CHEERS IN CHESTER from 3 to 7 p.m. at Municipal Field. There will be over 100 craft beers and wines to sample, along with great food and live music. Designated drivers will be offered the significantly reduced admission rate of $15. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chester First Aid Squad. Tickets: $55+. Find out more at cheersinchester.com.
JULY 25 The Montclair Art Museum
invites area seniors to its ART IN THE AFTERNOON event from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Participants will create works of art inspired by pieces from the museum’s exhibits and permanent collection. Each session will include a tour of the establishment and engaging discussions. This event occurs every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Admission: FREE. Learn more at montclairartmuseum.org. Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.
MORRIS COUNTY PARKS; CHEERS IN CHESTER; GARDEN STATE COMIC FEST
Giralda Music & Arts Festival, June 24
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2018
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support Group Unless noted, all of the following programs are free and require registration. For a complete list of programs and to register online, please visit: rwjbh.org/sbmcevents.
July 9, August 6, September 17; 1:30 pm JCC MetroWest • 973-322-8195
PROGRAM LOCATIONS:
Parkinson’s Support Group
SBMC - Saint Barnabas Medical Center, 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ ACC - Ambulatory Care Center 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ JCC MetroWest - Leon & Toby Cooperman JCC MetroWest, 760 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ (programs are open to the general public) Those interested in learning more about the latest programs and services offered by Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Barnabas Health Outpatient Centers can sign up for our free, monthly E-newsletter by visiting tinyurl.com/sbmcnews.
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group July 11, August 8, September 11; 6:00 pm SBMC • 973-322-2743
July 13, August 3, September 7; 1:30 pm JCC MetroWest • 973-322-8195
Weight Loss Surgical Options July 18, August 1, September 5; 6:00 pm ACC • 973-322-7433
Diabetes Self-Management Class September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 24; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm ACC • 973-322-7007
Sleep Apnea Patient Support Group September 19; 6:00 pm SBMC • 1-888-724-7123
ONGOING CHILDBIRTH & PARENTING CLASSES To learn more: www.rwjbh.org/ sbmcmaternity or call 973-322-5360
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Maternity Orientation & Tour Siblings Class Childbirth Preparation Class Relaxing Birth Class Breastfeeding Basics Marvelous Multiples New Moms’ Circle Breastfeeding Support
Free Baby Fair at Saint Barnabas Medical Center September 29; 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, SBMC Is there a baby in your future? Whether you’re already pregnant or plan to become a parent someday, you are invited to this free community event for expectant and prospective parents and grandparents. Here’s your chance to talk with health care professionals about the childbirth experience, maternity choices or any other topics that are important to you. Join us for educational tables, drawings and tours of the hospital’s all private room maternity units. Online registration is required: rwjbh.org/sbmcevents.
SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER
94 OLD SHORT HILLS ROAD, LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039 973-322-5000 • RWJBH.ORG/SBMCEVENTS
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GATHERINGS STIGMA-FREE EVENT MOUNT OLIVE’S STIGMA-FREE COMMITTEE Presents of Mind, Flanders The committee and Township Councilwoman Colleen Labow recently held an event at the Presents of Mind gift shop to explain the group’s mission and celebrate the town’s involvement in the Morris County Stigma-Free Communities Initiative.
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ANNUAL GALA ALZHEIMER’S NEW JERSEY The Grove, Cedar Grove Roseland-based Alzheimer’s New Jersey recently held its annual gala to celebrate its work and fundraising efforts from the past year. Guests enjoyed a catered dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction. The 2018 Circle of Honor Award for Corporation of the Year was presented to Educational Testing Services, and Tony Dearing, director of news operations for NJ Advance Media, received the Circle of Honor Award for Spirit.
2 Caren Weingart, George Celentano, Carol Agresti, Angela Parisi, James Formisano and Karen Davis-Farage
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Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City Winston Preparatory School’s Whippany campus recently held its Growing & Learning Together spring benefit. The night included a lecture from alumni speaker Wesley Orser, a screening of the film Teacher Excellence, which was produced by board member Dan Weissman, student band performances, dinner and a live auction. All proceeds from the event benefit the Winston Innovation Lab
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and its research. 3 Greg and Mary Koehlert 4 Sebastian Clarke 5 Lauren Einzig, Erica Piche and Meredith Fisher
DAY OF FUNDRAISING ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION The Greater New Jersey Chapter Headquarters, Totowa The organization’s Longest Day event, traditionally held on the summer soltice, symbolizes the journey of those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Participants spend the day doing what they love most, and through this chosen activity, raise money for patient care, support and research. Thanks to these fundraising efforts, the Greater New Jersey Chapter is able to deliver its educational and support programs
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