Morris/Essex Health & Life: June/July 2023

SUMMER SCENES

FUN’S ON DECK TAKE YOUR PATIO PARTY FROM GOOD TO GREAT LIFE’S A BEACH WHAT’S NEW ALONG THE SHORE?

YOUR GUIDE TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS

* LOOKING SHARP at Jockey Hollow

CONTENTS

MEET YOU DOWN THE SHORE

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Features

Next-Level Cardiac Care | 16

The Aortic Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is a one-stopshop for patients with complex aortic diseases and acute aortic emergencies.

No Wait Emergency Room | 18

The newly renovated Emergency Department at CBMC ensures topnotch patient care that’s more efficient than ever before.

Protection From Pickleball | 20

An orthopedic surgeon from Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center shares his tips on typical pickleball-related injuries and how to prevent them.

Your Guide To The Great

Outdoors | 22

Here are five ways to get out and enjoy all the open air our counties have to offer.

Fun’s On Deck | 30

Memories will be made when a few thoughtful details take an outdoor patio party from good to great. 6 Editor’s Note

Departments CONTENTS

Morris/Essex Buzz | 8

Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the counties.

Your Friends & Neighbors | 10

How does artist/designer Elizabeth Murphy create work good enough for Bernadette Peters and Bill Clinton? Partly, she says, by letting go of perfectionism.

Style Watch | 12

Asymmetric skirts are a born-again skirt trend that returns just in time to make a summer statement.

Home Front | 13

Make yourself at home when you go to the shore with these seasonal must-haves.

Escapes | 34

“Bucket list”? That’s too long-term. Grab your clubs and hurry to these great golf courses as soon as you can.

Tastes | 36

Skip the long lines at our counties’ hottest breakfast spots and make it at home yourself. P.S.: These unique twists on classic brunch items pair beautifully with mimosas.

Restaurant Review | 59

Ju-Ichi, Morristown’s newest sushi spot, stakes a claim to greatness.

Gatherings | 63

Morris/Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors—especially when help is needed most.

A Morris/Essex Moment | 64

A local lady chronicles her bouts in nature with her dog on Instagram, including this sweet shot taken at Tourne County Park in Boonton.

Stay Healthy This Summer

Good health depends on more than just having access to excellent health care. It also requires a healthy lifestyle. With summer almost here, I hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy all of the wonderful outdoor activities New Jersey has to offer.

Before you go outside to enjoy the sun, remember to protect your skin. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. In addition to using a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses. And be sure to see a dermatologist regularly for skin checks—we have boardcertified melanoma experts here at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC).

A Fine Time To Be Out

Summer is the reward we get for being good the rest of the year. The sun is out (mostly), the world is green again and the beauties of our county become once more a metaphor for the brightest of life’s possibilities. So it’s fitting that Morris/Essex Health & Life marks this season each year with our Outdoors Issue.

You’ll catch the spirit on page 22 as you read about the various ways to enjoy the best of Mother Nature, whether you’re in a boat, on two wheels or among the trees. We hope our list of places to go inspires you to soak up the sun and take in the

For relaxation by the water, turn to page 26 for our handy directory of some of New Jersey’s best beaches. Consider it a know-before-you-go guide: It has all the details you need so you’ll know exactly where to park or when Fido can join you

Would you rather have friends and family at your home? Keep the good times going outside and throw a festive brunch or dinner party for them. On page 30, you’ll find inspiration for a gorgeous patio dining table that will not only help guests enjoy their meal but will also keep them cozy and conversing well into the night.

July, of course, brings us Independence Day—another great time to head outside. When the daytime parades and barbecues end, grab a blanket and friends and family for a night of fireworks. We have a list of some wonderful displays happening in our county on page 8.

There’s more (inside and out), but I’m out of room. Step outside with this magazine, settle down in the hammock or lawn chair and you’re

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OUR GUIDE TO NEW IDEAS, TIPS, TRENDS AND THINGS WE LOVE IN OUR COUNTIES.

HEY, MAN, HOW’S YOUR HEALTH?

You may work out five days a week and walk the fairways monthly, but truly taking care of yourself takes more—especially as you get older. For National Men’s Health Month in June, here are reminders keyed to your time of life. If you’re…

…in your 20s and 30s: Get your flu shot annually and update your tetanus booster every 10 years. Even if you don’t have a family history of high blood pressure or high cholesterol, know your numbers— have both tested every three to five years. Men under 26 who haven’t received a HPV (human papillomavirus vaccine) should consider this too. It’s important to develop a relationship with your primary care doctor, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so he or she knows your lifestyle and family history.

…in your 40s and 50s: Keep up with regular flu shots and tetanus boosters, and consider the shingles vaccine when you reach 50. At 45, talk to your doctor about colon cancer screening—colonoscopies should be performed every 10 years—as well as regular prostatespecific antigen (PSA) tests, which can indicate prostate cancer. Increase blood-pressure checks to every year, and get cholesterol tests every four to six years, depending on individual risk factors. It’s also important to watch your lifestyle, the CDC says, as weight gain, alcohol consumption and smoking can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular problems.

…in your 60s or older: Flu and tetanus shots and the shingles vaccine are strongly encouraged, and the CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccine at age 65. Continue regular testing and screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, colon cancer. Be sure to keep up with cognition and mental health, the CDC notes, recommending gentle aerobic exercise, strength training and activities like tai chi.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

When the Independence Day rolls around and you’ve finished your burgers and hot dogs, stretch out on a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a local fireworks display. Many Morris and Essex towns host all-day celebrations, but the evening light show is always the highlight. Among the can’t-miss fireworks shows on or around the Fourth:

• Bloomfield/Montclair, Brookdale Park, July 1

• Cedar Grove, Panther Park Field, June 29

• Lake Hopatcong, Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, June 30

• Livingston, Memorial Oval, July 4

• Millburn/Short Hills, Millburn High School, July 4

PUPPY LOVE

• Morristown, Washington Headquarters Museum, July 4

• Montville, Montville Township High School, June 28–June 30

• Verona, Verona Community Center, June 30

• West Orange, West Orange High School, July 4

Dog: Keelo, 9½ year old Peek-a-pom mix Owners: The Altman Family of Livingston Keelo was adopted from Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter when he was 18 months old. On Halloween in 2021, Keelo was with his “parents” at Morris County Park when they discovered Creature Comfort Pet Therapy. There were many dogs there, all of them calm, gentle and friendly, just like Keelo, so the Altmans knew that he’d make a good therapy dog. “Therapy dogs (and cats and rabbits) bring joy and love to people who might need a little extra in their lives,” says his “mom,” Cara Altman.

The dog now visits schools, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes in Morris and Essex counties as a certified therapy dog. Everyone smiles when they see him. Says Altman: “Keelo loves visiting his new human friends.”

For a chance to see your pet featured in Morris/Essex Health & Life, send his or her photo and a brief description to rita.guarna@ wainscotmedia.com.

KUDOS TO…

…Tog Samphel, a Montclair State University alum whose kitchen gadget, AnyTongs, landed him a deal on Shark Tank with Daymond John. Samphel was also asked to talk about his invention (as well as business and S.T.E.M.) at Norwood Elementary School by fellow Red Hawk Harold Abraham, the school’s principal.

…Wolfgang Scheitinger, a musician/ composer and West Orange High School graduate whose original composition, “Crank It!”, was chosen to be played at the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble at King Concert Hall in April. Scheitinger plans to study the bassoon at Glenn

FEED FOURLEGGED

FRIENDS

Sometimes food pantries help out not just hungry people, but also their hungry animals. And if you’re a pet person who wants to be kind to your furry neighbors, you can donate to a human food pantry rather than through an animal shelter (though donations are always welcome there too). These local pantries accept donations for pets—contact them for specific dropoff times and accepted items.

• Human Needs Food Pantry, Montclair,

973.746.4669; humanneeds foodpantry.org

• Holy Spirit Food Pantry, Verona, 973.239.2850; holyspiritverona.org

• Interfaith Food Pantry Network, Morris Plains, 973.538.8049; mcifp.org

• Roxbury Township Social Services Food Bank, Succasunna, 973.448.2026; roxburynj.us/151/SocialServices

• Salvation Army Dover, 973.366.0764; easternusa.salvation army.org

THE ARTS OF GLASS

For 20 years, Glassworks Crafting Studio has been a feature of the Morristown arts community. Since January, the studio has been operating under the new ownership of husband-and-wife duo Sherri and Charlie Schachter, who’ve introduced new signage, new projects and a new look and feel. For birthday parties, girls’ nights, date nights or a rainy-day activity, customers can book studio time and create one of more than 75 glass projects, from picture frames to bowls to platters to kids’ kits. Visit Glassworks at 152 South St.—and tell them Morris Essex Health & Life sent you to get $5 off your first project!

Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto upon his graduation from SUNY Fredonia.

…Michael Liotta of Glen Ridge High School (grand prize winner), Grace Szostak of James Caldwell High School, Sam Zaslow-Braverman of Golda Och Academy, Amelia Knapp of Montclair High School, Alix Seidman of Morris County School of Technology and Logan Corea Hinojosa of Bloomfield Middle School, the Morris/Essex-based winners of Montclair Film’s 2023 Emerging Screenwriter Competition for students in 8th through 12th grades.

CREATURES, BEGONE!

Currently at war with a groundhog? Some deer? Other unwanted creatures that are ruining that garden you waited all year to tend to? Your hard-earned flowers needn’t become a critter’s afternoon snack. Below, check out creature-resistant plants that can help you withdraw the welcome mat in your backyard for various species:

Deer and rabbits tend to stay away from plants that are too fragrant, so bushes and plants such as butterfly bushes, lavender, yarrows, salvias, thyme and boxwoods (a type of evergreen) are safe in your yard. Daffodils, hellebores and aconitum are poisonous to deer, and rabbits will make a beeline in the other direction if they scout out foxglove, geranium and black-eyed Susan, as well as many of the plants mentioned above.

Squirrels avoid scents such as white pepper, black pepper, garlic and mint. You can buy a pepper spray and use it on your plants to keep them away, or plant certain flowers that will repel them naturally, such as daffodils, fritillaries, Galanthus, geraniums, hyacinths and lily of the valley. Alliums are a good un-vitation too, since they’re the flowering parts of onion, scallion and garlic plants, all major no-nos for those acorn-loving visitors.

Groundhogs also dislike the aroma of onion and garlic, herbs such as chive, basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano, as well as lavender-colored or scented flowers. They’re also not fans of larkspur, butterfly weed, bleeding heart or sweet alyssum.

Bugs can be discouraged, mosquitoes especially, by eliminating any water sources in your yard: bird baths, muddy puddles around drains or water collected in kids’ toys such as buckets or water tables. Make a conscious effort to empty out the puddles after big rainfalls. As far as vegetation is concerned, mosquitoes are not attracted to smelly flowers such as marigold and catmint, which typically bloom in late spring and last through the summer.

CULINARY CORNER: ICE CREAM EDITION

Connoisseurs know that ice-cream season is 12 months long, but resisting the stuff is even more futile than usual when it’s warm outside. Luckily, three new frozen-treat spots are new (or almost new) this summer: On a roll

A successful pop-up-shop turned into a brick-and-mortar venture for East Orange resident Kitana James, who opened her rolled ice cream shop, Amai Ice Cream, in Bloomfield May 13. Here you can watch the ice cream be made (and rolled)—try the sweet-and-salty caramel, the cookie monster or the “mystery flavor” for a real treat! Amai has vegan ice cream and sorbet and some alcohol-infused flavors too.

• AMAI ICE CREAM, 625 BLOOMFIELD AVE., BLOOMFIELD, 973.323.7874;

@AMAIICECREAM

Local hero

Mike Guerriero is an ice cream icon here in Jersey, having won first place at the Gelato Festival America World Masters. He rebranded his stores as Guerriero Gelato (instead of Gelati by Mike) in 2019, and just recently opened his fifth New Jersey storefront in Morristown. Opt for tried-and-true traditional flavors or live a little with a funky flavor you’ve never had before, such as Mexi-Cali mango, peanut butter sriracha or Guerriero’s award-winning blueberry basil.

• GUERRIERO GELATO, 64 SOUTH ST., MORRISTOWN; @GUERRIEROGELATO

Stack up your pleasures

Stack Creamery, an ice-cream sandwich shop, opened in Morristown at the end of summer ’22. (There are also locations in Jersey City and Westwood.) It serves homemade ice cream on baked-from-scratch cookies (or one or the other, if you’d prefer). Pick the combination, as well as toppings, for the ultimate treat. Fun flavors include cookie monster, seasalt caramel pretzel and vegan PB&J.

• STACK CREAMERY, 48 WASHINGTON ST., MORRISTOWN, 973.343.5670; @STACKCREAMERY

Happily Imperfect

How does artist/designer Elizabeth Murphy create work good enough for Bernadette Peters and Bill Clinton? Partly, she says, by letting go of perfectionism.

a passion. I moved to five new homes and reinvented each one. People loved how I designed my homes, and they would ask for help in their own homes. So in 2005 I decided to open an interior design business [Liz Murphy Designs]. But you had other passions. I wanted to do more exploring and experimenting. I thought, “What if I didn’t have a client to work for?” So I took art courses and became intrigued with painting and abstract expressionism. I was able to feed my soul with art. This was a new development for me. How do interior design and visual arts go hand-in-hand? You can turn up or down the volume of a space, just like you can in painting.

you’re going to work. And when you get into it, it’s intoxicating.

How did your art end up in Bill Clinton’s office?

An art curator, Heather Carter of Carter Fine Art Services, approached me and said she loved my work. She was curating a collection for Bill Clinton’s office and asked if I would mind if she showed him some of my work. She showed him, and he loved it. I have two pieces in the foyer of his office. What was it like to meet him?

He enjoys art, and we talked for 45 minutes. He wasn’t able to talk too deeply about abstract expressionism, but he did offer some very nice and complimentary comments.

Tell me about your teaching.

I work intimately with students, virtually and then in-studio. I tell them we’re here to play and not be captive to perfectionism. Art is about being loose and expressive and breaking down the perfectionist mentality. I teach that it’s OK to make mistakes, and don’t let inherited beliefs hold you back. I have a studio now that’s twice the size as my first one and I also do retreats. [She’s hosting an art and yoga retreat in July in Bali and another one this September in Walton, N.Y.]

Can anyone join you on an artist retreat?

Yes! There are primarily two types: those who say they love art but they’re not creative, and those who want to take deeper dives and further their artistic development. Everyone is welcome.

Where can people view your work?

Dignitaries entering former President Bill Clinton’s Harlem office are greeted by a pair of subtle abstract paintings by a Montclair resident. She’s 58-year-old Elizabeth Murphy, an English artist, interior designer and mother of two grown sons. Murphy says she’s still growing as an artist, and she’s happy to share what she’s learned along the way.

Where did you get your start?

I trained as a graphic designer in England, and I had creative roles that took me to Scotland, to London, to California, back to London again and finally to Montclair about 17 years ago. When I moved to New Jersey, a book publisher saw some of my work and I got to illustrate kids’ books for [actress-author]

Bernadette Peters.

What followed that opportunity?

To me, graphic design was more of a discipline than

Which is a more challenging role, artist or designer?

I’ve been a painter for the past four years, and it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done. You pour your emotions into every piece, but it’s very healing. I realized I needed a playground to do this, so I rented a studio at Manufacturers Village in East Orange in 2019. It’s like having a gym membership: If you show up,

I have a show at Sotheby’s [Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty] in Montclair, and I’m currently in contact with galleries in Milan. I also show all my work on Instagram [@lizmurphystudio], which is a great way to show your vulnerability and authenticity.

What inspires your art?

The work I do is not necessarily related to anything—it’s a souvenir of the journey I’m currently on. Your creativity flows when you’re open to ideas and observing all the time. This year, for the first time, I became enamored with some of the trees in Montclair, and I came up with an abstract interpretation of trees. It’s not “What did the trees look like?” but instead, “What did I feel when I saw the trees?” Some people may say, “My kids can do that!” when talking about expressionism. But it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever done because you show all your emotions and become vulnerable. It’s been a privilege to follow my heart.

—Darius Amos

DAVID CAGGIANO, D.M.D. CAGGIANO ORTHODONTICS

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DR. DAVID CAGGIANO COMBINES HIS BACKGROUND IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING WITH HIS EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN DENTISTRY to create innovative solutions for the toughest of orthodontic situations. “Engineering each smile is a unique process with many options,” he says. As the Author of A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Orthodontics: How to Confidently Choose the Best Orthodontist for your Family and Perfectly Clear: Everything You Need to Know About Invisalign, Dr. Caggiano understands the importance of feeling confident that you are getting the best treatment possible to help create your perfect smile. Staying at the forefront of orthodontic technology is how Dr. Caggiano keeps his promise to offer his patients the most effective orthodontic solutions. He was one of the first orthodontists in New Jersey to use digital impression scanners and 3D printers, allowing for impression free treatment. Dr. Caggiano provides treatment using the latest techniques, including self-ligating braces, Indirect Bonding and accelerated Invisalign, just to name a few. “Your smile is the first thing people notice about you, and patients are always complementing us on how thorough our exam process is,” he says. Nominated for many accolades, Dr. Caggino is one of the area’s leading orthodontists. The practice receives rave reviews for its Caggiano Smile Assessment, which includes a complimentary exam, digital x-rays and consultation for new patients. 2023 will be another exciting year for the patients and future patients of Caggiano Orthodontics. The practice moved to its new, unparalleled, state-of-the-art office. Dr. Caggiano takes pride in delivering quality orthodontic treatment with great customer service, that’s why he is confident and has trade-marked, “You’ll Love the Way We Make You Smile!”

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BREAKFAST BONUS

The morning meal raises your resting metabolic rate more than eating the same foods at other times of the day, according to research, plus it prompts the body to burn carbs.

—University of Bath

DRY AWAY

It’s better to use paper towels than air dryers in public restrooms. That’s because dryers may spread airborne bacteria. One study found that bacteria counts were 27 percent higher when air dryers were used.

—Journal of Hospital Infection

EXERCISE FOR LONG LIFE

Just 15 minutes of physical activity daily can reduce the risk of early death.

—The Lancet

SHIFT WORK WOES

People who work the midnight shift are 1.2 times more likely to get the flu than their 9-5 counterparts.

—American Journal of Epidemiology

around the world

recent report has

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— World Health Organization (WHO)

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The percent of women who don’t have chest pain during a heart attack. Beware other symptoms including nausea, pain in the back, neck, jaw or arms and shortness of breath.

—JAMA

The percent increase in heart attack deaths among people ages 45 to 64 in 2020 and 2021. During that same time period, heart attack deaths among folks 65 and older increased 17.9 percent.

—Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

NEXT-LEVEL CARDIAC CARE

For three years running, the Aortic Center of the Northern Department of Cardiac Surgery available at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) has been treating patients with aortic disease and aortic emergencies, a subsection of cardiothoracic surgery that requires specialized training and expertise. Led by Ioannis Loumiotis, M.D., cardiothoracic surgeon and a member of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, this team diagnoses and treats aortic diseases—such as aortic aneurysm, a bulge in the aorta which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body—either with medication and surveillance or surgery, when warranted. Here, Dr. Loumiotis discusses the treatment options and risk factors for aortic aneurysm and highlights the multidisciplinary team at CBMC’s Aortic Center that can treat such conditions.

Give us an overview of the Aortic Center of the Northern Department of Cardiac Surgery. What do you do and who do you treat?

This Aortic Center is a collaborative effort of multiple disciplines dedicated to providing specialized care to patients with aortic disease and aortic emergencies. We offer a range of treatment options, from medication and surveillance to surgery if necessary, in order to provide the best possible care to our patients. The team consists of experts in aortic surgery, vascular surgery, interventional cardiologists, interventional radiologists, advanced imaging experts and geneticists, to name a few.

What imaging do you use to diagnose aortic disease?

We use a variety of imaging techniques to diagnose aortic disease. All the studies are performed and read by specialized advanced aortic imaging experts. The most common imaging techniques used to diagnose an aortic aneurysm are EKG-gated computed

tomography scans (CT scans), cardiac MRIs and echocardiograms.

Who is at risk of aortic aneurysms?

There are two different kinds of aortic aneurysms that affect different patient populations. The “sporadic” aortic aneurysms that tend to appear in older patients with risk factors of atherosclerosis (eg. hypertension, smoking, hyperlipidemia) and the “heritable” aortic aneurysms tend to appear in younger patients. Heritable aortic disease can run in families (as familial aneurysms) or can be associated with specific genetic syndromes and connective tissue diseases.

Is age a risk factor?

Patients with a family history tend to present with aortic aneurysms when they’re younger than 50 or 55 years old. We do genetic testing for these patients, and aneu-

rysms for younger patients are much more life threatening. Older patients are more likely to have aortic aneurysms due to high blood pressure or a history of smoking.

Most aneurysms are asymptomatic, so how do we known if we have one? Since most aneurysms cause no symptoms (more than 90-95 percent of aneurysms are asymptomatic), they are often diagnosed incidentally during imaging for other reasons. In these cases, we immediately enroll the patient in our Aortic Center. From there, we make decisions on treatment based on their risk factors.

What non-invasive measures are used as a first line of treatment for aortic diseases?

This usually involves risk factor and lifestyle modifications. By far one of the most important measures is to control blood pressure. We try to control blood pressure with medications and encourage aerobic exercise. Reassurance is also important in managing patients with aortic aneurysms. We’re here for the patient and we keep close monitoring of the patient’s condition to ensure that treatment is effective.

What kind of surgeries do you perform for those that need it?

Our team is experienced in both open and

To schedule an appointment with the Aortic Center of the Northern Department of Cardiac Surgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, please call 1.833.926.7842 or visit rwjbh.org/cbmc and search “aortic center.”

The Aortic Center at CBMC is a one-stop-shop for patients with complex aortic diseases and acute aortic emergencies.

Ioannis Loumiotis, M.D.

endovascular surgeries, from adult cardiac surgery to advanced aortic surgery down the whole length of the aorta. We also perform minimally invasive aortic surgery with small incisions (6-8 cm).

What determines the surgery you’ll perform on a patient?

The type of surgery we perform depends on the anatomy of the patient, the pathology of the disease and the technical complexity of the operation. We tailor our approach to each individual patient, ensuring the best possible outcome.

Why is it important to see a doctor who’s specially trained in aneurysms? Aortic disease can be life threatening, but it doesn’t have to be. So, it’s important to see a doctor who is specially trained and experienced in aortic disease. We take a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment, looking at the patient as a whole and using multidisciplinary experts to make the best decisions. We also prefer to operate in an elective setting, rather than have it turn into an emergency.

What other cardiothoracic surgeries do you perform at the Aortic Center?

I perform the whole spectrum of advanced aortic surgery, open or endovascular and minimally invasive surgery. I also perform general adult cardiac surgery, like aortic and mitral valve repairs or replacements, coronary artery bypass surgery, arrythmia surgery and re-operative cardiac surgery. I’m also available for second opinions and secondary consultations.

Anything else you want us to know?

This Aortic Center of the Northern Division of Cardiac Surgery is a team effort with the infrastructure necessary to provide top treatment for complex aortic diseases. We are confident and proud of our ability to offer the best possible care for our patients.

NO WAIT EMERGENCY ROOM

The Emergency Department at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) is changing the way emergency medicine is delivered. The expanded and renovated Emergency Department (ED) provides an enhanced environment to receive care, accommodating up to 130,000 adult and pediatric patients annually. “In expanding the Emergency Department, our goal was not only to increase space but also to make the flow of treatment much easier so that patients are seen in a timely manner in an area appropriate to their needs,” says Eric Handler, D.O., chairman of emergency medicine at CBMC.

Beyond the expansion, what makes the CBMC ED unique is the new care model. “Since 2020, we were delivering disaster care, responding to the pandemic and all that it involved. Today, we are back to emergency medicine,” says Maria Aponte, R.N., administrative director of the CBMC Emergency Department. “The model for disaster medicine is very different from emergency medicine. With a focus on the patient being the center of the team, we have changed our care model resulting in a much better experience for our patients as well as our staff,” Dr. Handler adds.

Although New Jersey has been known for longer emergency room wait times on average, CBMC, part of RWJBarnabas Health, has dramatically improved processes throughout the ED and the hospital, resulting in efficiencies overall.

When you come to the CBMC ED, you’re met by a triage nurse who will ask for the reason of your visit along with five quick demographic questions. Once that’s completed, the information is placed in the computer and a bed is assigned. You’re then escorted into the area of the ED that corresponds to your specific care needs and a provider meets you in your room within 30 minutes of arrival. On average, during May 2023, patients were seeing a provider within 12 minutes of entering the facility. This change in procedure has eliminated waiting and cleared out the waiting room. Insurance information is collected while patients are awaiting test results.

The success of this model is due to a supportive administration and tremendous collaboration with leaders across the hospital to facilitate patient movement throughout the organization. As a result, patients are not only arriving in the ED and going directly into a room, their

stay within the department is shorter, and admitted patients are moving into a room on an inpatient unit much faster. “The success we’re having is only possible when all of the departments work together toward a common goal,” says Dr. Handler.

“Over the past year, we have filled our staff vacancies and no longer are using agency staff,” says Ms. Aponte. “During a time when healthcare staffing remains an industry-wide concern for both facilities and patients, having a fully staffed Emergency Department without the use of agency staff, has played a key role in improving our speed and efficiency,” adds Richard L. Davis, CBMC President and CEO.

The ED employs more than 60 providers, including board-certified emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners, to care for incoming patients no matter what medical treatment they need. State-of-the-art equipment ensures CBMC’s

ED meets patients’ diverse medical needs with the necessary resources. Additionally, care is delivered in the area of the department most appropriate for the patient’s needs, including:

• A dedicated pediatric area with 10 beds for the youngest patients.

• A Rapid Diagnostic Unit with approximately 26 beds. These patients are monitored for further evaluation before being officially admitted or discharged. Patients may stay up to 24 hours and receive extensive testing during the stay.

• A 12-bed Fast Track area reserved for lower acuity patients. These patients typically require fewer emergent resources than patients experiencing significant pain or distress.

• An 11-bed acute care area for those patients needing immediate, life-saving intervention and the 50-bed main patient care area round out the ED, which can be quickly reconfigured as care needs dictate.

For more information about CBMC and any of the services, go to rwjbh.org/cbmc.

The newly renovated Emergency Department at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center ensures top-notch patient care that’s more efficient than ever before.

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World-class orthopedic surgeons right here in Livingston.

If you’re looking for the highest level of orthopedic care, you’ll find it here at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Using the latest treatments and technology, our expert team will have you back on your feet quickly and with less pain. Visit rwjbh.org/ortho to learn more.

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PROTECTION FROM PICKLEBALL

Ready to hop on the pickleball bandwagon?

This sport, which combines tennis, badminton and ping pong, is rising in popularity, and is currently played by more than 36.5 million people across the United States, according to a January 2023 report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals. And it’s an especially huge trend with seniors, as it’s a great way to get in some low-impact exercise (and to socialize with friends and neighbors!).

Here, Raphael Longobardi, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and athletic injuries at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) and a member of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, discusses common pickleball-related injuries in the upper extremities, how to minimize your risk and treatment options if symptoms persist.

What are the most common pickleball-related injuries you see in your practice?

Typically, there are a lot of overuse injuries with pickleball. The most common two are lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, and shoulder rotator cuff tendinitis. The differences in the weights of the balls, similarly to the different tensions on tennis racquets, creates a strain on the wrist extensors that can lead to these injuries. The most common lower extremity injury is ankle sprain, where you end up shifting laterally and rolling your ankle.

Who is most at risk for these injuries?

A lot of pickleball players are over the age of 45, so the issue with increasing age becomes flexibility. If you’re stiffer in your joints, you’re going

to have an increased chance of muscle strains.

How are these injuries treated?

Usually, it’s a combination of rest, rehabilitation and oral anti-inflammatory medication, depending on the severity and how long symptoms last. Sometimes people get injured and play through [the pain], thinking it’ll resolve in a week or so. You can always start with the RICE technique (Rest, Ice, Compression, Evaluation) and see if it gets better. If not, then come get checked out.

What do you say to people who are injured or in pain from playing sports but may be resistant to seeing a doctor?

Here’s how I look at it: You have a sore throat; you decide you’re going to sit this one out and it goes away on its own, so you don’t need to go to a doctor. If it gets worse after a few days or you have a fever, then you’re thinking you should go see a doctor because it could be something more serious. You need to feel like you need to go see someone because the treatment you’re doing at home isn’t working. Our purpose as sports medicine doctors is to help people return to a level of activity that they haven’t been able to return to on their own.

When is surgery required for a pickleball injury?

Surgery for pickleball injuries is rare because there’s not a lot of overhead serving involved with this sport. But the older age group tends to have overuse injuries of the shoulder that may lead to surgery. For chronic lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) that doesn’t respond to conser-

vative measures with oral or injectable anti-inflammatory meds and rehabilitation, then those sometimes require surgical treatment.

How can we prevent pickleball injuries?

Injury prevention for any sport starts out with being in good physical condition. This means being mobile, flexible and strong. That really is the No. 1 recipe for preventing overuse injuries.

Are there any specific warm-ups you recommend that can reduce the chance of injury?

Try a dynamic hamstring stretch, a core stretch or a quad stretch with high knees. You’ll also want to stretch your upper extremities with some shoulder and wrist stretches.

In general, how do you treat sports-related injuries at your practice?

I’ve been doing sports orthopedics for 27 years. The first thing with any treatment is looking at the injuries, what physical demands the patient has and what they’re looking to accomplish. It’s addressing the issue with respect to their recovery, their expectation and when they want to return to play. A typical overuse injury can take about 2 to 4 weeks to resolve with rehab and anti-inflammatories.

How do you work with the multidisciplinary team at CBMC to treat common sports injuries?

We have a team of great people here. If a patient needs rehab, we send them to physical therapy. If they need surgery, they’ll come see me. Each member of our orthopedic sports medicine team is equally trained and has experience in these types of injuries. If you have questions or problems, get in touch. This is what our department excels at.

Serious injuries resulting from this up-and-coming sport aren’t too common.

Still, an orthopedic surgeon from Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center shares his tips on typical pickleball-related injuries and how to prevent them.

Raphael Longobardi, M.D.

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has a passion for heart health. Our cardiac specialists, who diagnose and treat all cardiac conditions, lead our multidisciplinary team, including Magnet-recognized nurses. We’re at the forefront of innovation in critical and surgical cardiac care, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement. And, as the state’s largest cardiac rhythm disorder center, we offer the largest left atrial appendage closure program with the newest device for treatment. It’s all part of our dedication to every heart in our community. Learn more at rwjbh.org/tavr

OUTDOORS YOUR GUIDE TO THE GREAT

Here are 5 ways to get out and enjoy all the open air Morris and Essex counties have to offer. Just don’t forget the SPF!

CANOEING/ KAYAKING

MORRIS:

LEWIS MORRIS COUNTY

PARK

270 Mendham Rd.

Morristown

LEE’S COUNTY PARK MARINA

443 Howard Blvd.

Mount Arlington

SILAS CONDICT COUNTY PARK

100 Kinnelon Rd.

Kinnelon

TOURNE COUNTY PARK

McCaffrey Ln.

and Old Denville Rd.

Denville

PEQUANNOCK VALLEY PARK

Marvin Rd. and Alexander Ave.

Pompton Plains

HOPATCONG STATE PARK

260 Lakeside Blvd. Landing

Ledgewood

SPLITROCK RESERVOIR

420 Splitrock Rd.

Rockaway

ESSEX:

SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION

Cherry Ln.

West Orange

VERONA PARK

Bloomfield Ave. and Lakeside Ave.

Verona

ESSEX COUNTY

ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

621 Eagle Rock Ave.

Roseland

BIKING:

Cycling is top-notch exercise, and a great way to see what our counties have to offer. The impressive Patriots’ Path is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise and extends across the entirety of Morris County, from East Hanover to Washington Township. It has 55 miles of primary trails, 35 miles of side trails as well as riverside trails for hiking and biking, plus plenty of open green spaces to enjoy. It links several watersheds, 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.

FISHING:

Morris County’s Budd Lake is the spot for schools of yellow perch, crappies, white catfish and sunfish just waiting to tug at your line (make a day of it with their skiing, tubing and wakeboarding too). There’s also the 2,600acre Lake Hopatcong, which boasts some of the state’s best freshwater fishing. You’ll be sure to reel in bass, hybrid stripers and walleye, to name a few varietals. Over in Essex County, reel in some trout (both rainbow and largemouth) at Verona Park Lake. This smaller body of water (about 13 acres) is great for amateur fishers and kids looking to cast a line from the shore.

Don’t forget that a New Jersey fishing license is required for anyone between the ages of 16 and 70. Fees are $22.50 for ages 16 to 64 and $12.50 for 65 to 69. Visit dep.nj.gov/njfw/fishing/freshwater/buy-a-license to obtain a license.

GOLF:

Get your golf game on at one of the driving ranges in our counties, several open-to-the-public Essex.

SUNSET VALLEY

GOLF COURSE

{ GET OUT! }

CENTER GOLF

973.208.0018 berkshirevalleygc.

FLANDERS GOLF COURSE Pleasant Hill

Flanders 973.584.5382 flandersvalleygc.

GOLF WEST Greenbank

973.263.7110 knollgolfclub.com

GOLF EAST Knoll Rd. Hiawatha 973.263.7115 knollgolfclub.com

MEADOWS GOLF

Bridges Rd. Park 973.696.7212 meadowsgolfclub.

FREEDOM

Sussex Tpk. Township 973.895.9898 mtfreedomgolf.com

BROOK COURSE Ridgedale Park 973.377.2039 pinchbrookgc.com

47 W. Sunset Rd. Pompton Plains 973.835.1515

sunsetvalleygc.com

TWIN WILLOWS PAR

3 GOLF

167 Ryerson Rd. Lincoln Park 973.692.0179 twinwillowspar3.com

ESSEX

CEDAR HILL COUNTRY CLUB

100 Walnut St. Livingston 973.992.4700 cedarhillcc.com

EAST ORANGE GOLF COURSE

440 Parsonage Hill Rd. Short Hills 973.379.7190

eastorange-nj.gov

FRANCIS A. BYRNE

GOLF COURSE 1100 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange 973.736.2306 essexcountyparks. org/golf

HENDRICKS FIELD

GOLF COURSE

220 S. Franklin Ave. Belleville 973.751.0178 essexcountyparks. org/golf

MILLBURN

MUNICIPAL GOLF

COURSE

335 White Oak Ridge Rd. Millburn 973.379.4156 twp.millburn.nj.us/ recreation

WEEQUAHIC PARK

GOLF COURSE

1 Thomas Carmichael Dr. Newark 973.926.2520 essexcountyparks. org/golf

PARKS

Totaling more than 20,000 acres and 6,000 acres within the Morris County Park System and Essex County Park System, respectively, there’s certainly a trail, a body of water, a picnic area, a walking path or a playground to meet your liking.

MORRIS:

CENTRAL PARK

85 S. Jefferson Rd. Whippany

CENTRAL PARK OF MORRIS COUNTY

1 Governor Chris Christie Dr. Parsippany

GREAT SWAMP NATIONAL

WILDLIFE REFUGE

32 Pleasant Plains Rd. Basking Ridge

HACKLEBARNEY STATE PARK

119 Hacklebarney Rd. Long Valley

HEDDEN COUNTY PARK

124 Reservoir Ave.

Randolph

HURD PARK

W. Blackwell St. & Park Heights Ave.

Dover

JAMES ANDREWS

MEMORIAL COUNTY PARK

W. Hanover Ave. Randolph

LEWIS MORRIS PARK

270 Mendham Rd.

Morris Township

LOANTAKA BROOK RESERVATION

468 South St.

Morristown

MAHLON DICKERSON RESERVATION

955 Weldon Rd. Jefferson Township

MINISINK COUNTY PARK

Minnisink Rd.

Jefferson

MORRISTOWN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

30 Washington Pl. Morristown

OLD TROY COUNTY PARK

335 Reynolds Ave. Parsippany

SCHOOLEY’S MOUNTAIN COUNTY PARK

91 E. Springtown Rd. Washington Township

SILAS CONDICT COUNTY PARK

100 Kinnelon Rd. Kinnelon

TOURNE PARK

89 Norris Rd. Denville

ESSEX: BECKER PARK Locust Ave. and Eagle Rock Ave. Roseland

BELLEVILLE PARK

343 Belleville Ave.

Belleville

BRANCH BROOK PARK

Lake St. & Park Ave.

Newark

BROOKDALE PARK

Watchung Ave.

Bloomfield

CEDAR GROVE PARK

199 Fairview Ave.

Cedar Grove

EAGLE ROCK RESERVATION

Eagle Rock Ave. & Prospect Ave. 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

KINGSLAND PARK 258 Rutgers Pl. Nutley

KIP’S CASTLE PARK

22 Crestmont Rd. Verona

MILLS RESERVATION

Normal Ave. and Reservoir Dr. Cedar Grove

MONTE IRVIN ORANGE PARK

S. Center St. and S. Harrison St. Orange

RIVERFRONT PARK Raymond Blvd. and Brill St. Newark

SMITH FIELD PARK Rte. 46

Parsippany

SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESERVATION

South Orange Ave. & Cherry Ln. West Orange

VALISBURG PARK

S. Orange Ave. Newark

VERONA PARK 411 Bloomfield Ave. Verona

WATSESSING PARK

Bloomfield Ave. and Conger St. Bloomfield

WEEQUAHIC PARK

Elizabeth Ave. and Meeker Ave. Newark

WEST ESSEX PARK CONSERVANCY

Eagle Rock Ave. and Passaic River Roseland

YANTICAW PARK

Centre St. and Park Dr. Nutley

Meet You DOWN THE SHORE

ALLENHURST

Description: This beach club has perks for members (pool access, cabanas, etc.), but nonmembers can have access to all amenities with the purchase of a daily pass, which includes bathrooms and showers. It’s a serene beach quieter than some of its neighbors, and also has an ocean-view restaurant.

FYI: Book your stay now in advance of Labor Day weekend when this borough dyes the ocean green for good luck, an annual tradition since 1943.

Beach fees: For non-members, club fees are $10 daily for adults; children ages 12 and under are free.

Beach parking: Free street parking

Pets: No pets allowed.

For more information, call 732.531.2700.

ASBURY PARK

Description: Baby, we were born to run (on the beach). Come play on the beach with family and stroll down the streets that inspired The Boss himself. Beyond the beach, Asbury Park has something for everyone: iconic music venues, art galleries and buildings in Victorian, Gothic, Federal Revival and other styles.

FYI: Park at a lot a few blocks back from the boardwalk for a better deal.

Beach fees: $6 daily for adults (Monday–Friday), $9 weekends and holidays, free for ages 13 and under as well as active military members and veterans with military ID.

Beach parking: Payable at kiosk or via ParkMobile app

Pets: Dogs are allowed on the 8th Avenue Dog Beach through September, 6 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. only. For more information, call 732.502.8863.

AVON-BY-THE-SEA

Description: This family-oriented town has a little bit of everything, from quaint, Victorian-esque bed and breakfasts to a boardwalk with live music and street fairs.

FYI: Want to do more than just sit and tan? You can surf or boat at Woodland Avenue and East End Avenue beaches.

Beach fees: $12 per person for ages 11 and older. Passes must be purchased through the Viply app. Beach parking: Free street parking

Pets: Pets are only allowed in the off-season, October through May. For more information, call 732.502.4510.

BELMAR

Description: This family-friendly beach stretches 1.2 miles and features a small boardwalk with food and refreshment vendors. Additional eateries and taverns are located less than a mile away on Main Street. Want a cute date idea or something for the kids? Check out 9th Ave. Pier for mini golf.

FYI: Belmar has ADA-accessible beaches equipped with blue mobility mats for wheelchairs, canes, strollers, wagons and beach carts.

Beach fees: $10 daily for adults, free for 13 and under, active military members and veterans. Passes must be purchased in advance, either at Borough Hall or online at belmarbeachbadges.com.

Beach parking: Payable via ParkMobile app for beachfront; free on side streets.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until October For more information, call 732.681.3700.

BRADLEY BEACH

Description: Those looking to escape the Jersey Shore crowds will find solace at this beach, which has a serene boardwalk with shops and restaurants. Patrons can also walk, bike ride or jog along the boardwalk, and fishing is permitted at certain spots along the water. Meanwhile, tots will enjoy the amenities here too, including a bevy of playgrounds set up for the 4-and-younger set.

FYI: For 2023 and 2024, Bradley Beach is improving its accessibility with ADA-friendly lockers, AccessMats and five wheelchairs available for rent.

Beach fees: $12 for adults; kids 11 and under are free. Admission is free for active military members and their spouses, as well as for veterans with proper ID. Beach parking: Parking pay stations are located throughout the town; it’s $1.50 an hour from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pets: Dogs are only permitted on the beach, boardwalk or promenade from Oct. 1 through May 15. For more information, call 732.776.2999, ext. 3310.

DEAL

Description: There are two options for beachgoers in Deal; Conover Pavilion, the main public beach; or Deal Casino Beach Club, which is a private club with pool and beach access. There’s no boardwalk in town, but it’s perfect for a relaxing day at the shore if you won’t miss all the hustle and bustle.

FYI: Lifeguards are on duty weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Beach fees: For Conover Pavilion, fees are $10 for weekday admission or $12 for weekends and holidays; children under 12 and vets are free.

Beach parking: Free street parking

Pets: No pets allowed. For more information, call 732.531.0404.

Now that warm weather is here, you bet we’ll be taking full advantage. Our area is lined with dozens of gorgeous beaches, some with boardwalks bustling with games, rides and food, while others are more equipped for a quiet day of contemplation. Pack a picnic, grab a book and your kids, and read on for your guide to some of the best spots in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

LOCH ARBOUR

Description: Loch Arbour spans just two long blocks and is onetenth of a square mile. But this quaint Jersey beach, arguably the tiniest in Monmouth County, is small but mighty, and offers great views of Asbury Park without the traffic and crowds. Stop by the Village Beach Club for refreshments, a snack and a bathroom break.

FYI: This beach posts daily weather updates on Instagram @locharbourbeach, including the sun’s UV levels and ocean temps. Beach fees: $10 per person Monday through Thursday; $12 Friday through Sunday and holidays.

Beach parking: Most streets offer free parking, but there are a few streets near Ocean Place that are metered.

Pets: 8th Avenue Dog Beach in Asbury Park is at the border of Loch Arbour, at which dogs are allowed through September. For more information, call 732.531.4740.

LONG BRANCH

Description: Long Branch is a bustling shore town with a lot to offer, including the Pier Village promenade, tons of beachfront restaurants and shops and two miles of boardwalk starting at Seven Presidents Beach, a 38-acre beach park for sand and surf.

FYI: Celebrate July 4th at Oceanfest 2023 at Pier Village, the state’s longest fireworks show. Beach fees: $6 on weekdays, $9 for weekends and holidays. Teens ages 14-17 are $3 every day, and kids under 13, seniors over age 62, military members, veterans and disabled individuals are always free.

Beach parking: You may luck out and find free parking on a side street, but the lot where most beachgoers park is $10 for the day on weekends. Pier Village has free but limited parking.

Pets: No pets permitted. For more information, call 732.222.7000.

Left:

Enjoy the sunrise at Asbury Park before the crowds arrive. Above: Take a leisurely stroll along Long Branch’s two miles of boardwalk.

MANASQUAN

Description: Mile-long Manasquan Beach is a clean, well-maintained beach for the whole family. Main Beach has food and an arcade, while active types will find plenty to do (like surf or fish) at Manasquan Inlet.

FYI: In addition to surfing at the Inlet, you can also canoe, kayak or paddle board; rent your equipment at any of the nearby shops.

Beach fees: $10 for everyone ages 12 and over; veterans and active military personnel and their families are free.

Beach parking: Manasquan Beach offers free onstreet parking. Alternatively, there are five municipal lots that, if you’re not a season pass holder, require a nominal daily fee of $10 on weekdays or $15 for weekends and holidays.

Pets: Leashed dogs are only permitted on the beach (but not on the boardwalk) in the off season of October to April. You can, however, bring your furry friend to nearby Fisherman’s Cove Conservation. For more information, call 732.223.2514.

MONMOUTH BEACH

Description: You’ll find plenty of space to spread out at Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion, an immaculate and well-kept beach.

FYI: The beach doesn’t have a boardwalk nor are there many eateries, so you’ll have to travel to find a bite.

Beach fees: $10 for adults 18 and over.

Beach parking: street parking is free but limited; otherwise, try the free municipal lot near the pavilion.

Pets: Pets are not permitted during summer. For more information, call 732.229.2204.

OCEAN GROVE

Description: A half-mile promenade alongside Ocean Grove’s quaint beach is a nice respite from the Jersey Shore madness. Two blocks away from the boardwalk is the charming downtown, where you can grab a bite or indulge in some retail therapy.

FYI: Ocean Grove is a dry town, so you’ll have to travel elsewhere to raise a glass to summer. Beach fees: $12 per person; children 11 and under are free. Note that for the 2023 season, the beach won’t open until 12 p.m. on Sundays. Beach parking: You can park for free on the street or in a lot if you purchase a beach badge.

Pets: Leashed dogs are only allowed in the off season, October through May. For more information, call 732.988.5533.

SANDY HOOK

Description: This 7-mile-long barrier beach peninsula jutting into the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay is part of the National Park Services’ Gateway National Recreation Area, which encompasses 26,000 acres of parklands in parts of New Jersey and New York. It features public beaches, salt marshes, a holly forest and numerous historical landmarks.

FYI: There are no trash receptacles in Sandy Hook’s beaches and parks, so bring your own garbage bag from home.

Beach fees: free with vehicle parking

Beach parking: $20 per day

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until fall. For more information, call 732.872.5970.

SEA BRIGHT

Description: The borough of Sea Bright has seven free public beaches along Ocean Avenue. There’s also Sea Bright Municipal Beach in the center of town, which has more bells and whistles including lifeguards, parking, restrooms and locker rentals. Municipal Beach is also walking distance to Sea Bright’s downtown area, but there’s no boardwalk—it’s more like a sitting area, with no activities or concessions.

FYI: There’s a playground here right on the beach. Beach fees: $8 for ages 12 and over; kids under 12 and military personnel and family members are free. Beach parking: $2 per hour every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until Labor Day. For more information, call 732.842.0099.

SEA GIRT

Description: Sea Girt has a white-sand beach with one mile of a boardwalk with gazebos and seating areas. It spans from the Historic Sea Girt Lighthouse to the southern end of town, which features turn-ofthe-century architecture and charming restaurants and shops.

FYI: Some say this beach is one of the cleanest on the Jersey Shore, as well as among the most quiet. Beach fees: $11.98 daily; children 11 and under are free. Admission is free after 4:30 p.m. Beach parking: Parking is free, if you’re lucky enough to snag a spot on the four-block stretch of parking along the boardwalk.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until Sept. 30. For more information, call 732.449.9335.

SPRING LAKE

Description: Two miles of oceanfront and pristine waters await you at Spring Lake. It’s a modest beach (and boardwalk), ideal for those seeking some peace and quiet. The beaches at the North End Pavilion and South End Pavilion have restrooms, outdoor showers and food concessions available to all visitors.

FYI: Food and coolers aren’t allowed on the beach, but you can enjoy a snack or meal at the benches and picnic tables near the Pavilion. Beach fees: $12 for a daily pass; kids 12 and under are free. Beach parking: Free along Ocean Avenue

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until Sept. 30 except in the fenced area near Pitney Avenue. For more information, call 732.449.0800.

Top: Manasquan Beach is perfect and picturesque any time of day. Right: There are plenty of waves and open water for surfers in Spring Lake.

FUN’S ON DECK

Memories will be made when a few thoughtful details take an outdoor patio party from good to great.

When the time is right and the weather propitious, you won’t have second thoughts about bringing your get-togethers outside. Whether it’s a graduation brunch, a Father’s Day barbecue or a latesummer twilight supper, festivities celebrated in the fresh air can be unforgettably enjoyable in a distinctive way. If a leaf happens to blow into the soup, that’s an extra laugh—and who can have too many of those? For the keen of eye, the next few pages abound in patio-party inspiration—along with a few practical ideas for a perfect setting for you and your guests.

A slatted screen around the outdoor kitchen not only creates intimacy and privacy, but also provides shade from the midday sun and protection from the elements when the weather is less appealing.

This page: Any outdoor dining area can feel homey with a few simple touches. Wall décor brings the inside out, while an informal setting with cocktail glasses and a floral centerpiece dresses up even the most relaxed tables. An outdoor kitchen area helps the host avoid the mess that comes from prepping and carrying food—whether it’s a warm basket of bread, seafood apps or a main course—from inside the house. Opposite page: Napkin rings and chargers are an easy way to elevate the vibe of any casual alfresco meal.

5 COURSES YOU MUST

By Marty Hackel

Any discussion of courses we love usually ends with confessions about the ones we’ve not played yet. Heck, one of my golfing buddies, Peter, has played 94 of the GolfDigest Top 100, and even he can rattle off 10+ courses he still needs to add to his list. But it would be a crying shame to go much longer without trying the five courses offered here. These special places are accessible to all golfers, as they are public. Most you’ve heard of, but they may include a surprise or two. And while some are handier to reach than others, all are worth the trip. There are nine-hole courses and even a putting course that in my opinion are just as much fun as the classic 18-hole layouts. Golf should be about the experience, not the number of holes you play.

PINEHURST PINEHURST, NORTH CAROLINA

A visit to Pinehurst is de rigueur, as there are at least six courses here that one should experience. My first priority would be Pinehurst course No. 2, a Donald Ross masterpiece that has seen numerous renovations, with the last one completed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in 2011.

Following the elimination of the Bermuda grass rough and the introduction of native hardpan sand with wiregrass, the course has a more natural feel and offers a great challenge for both men and women, as evidenced by the 2014 U.S. Open.

A caddie here will increase your enjoyment of this great tract.

Pinehurst course No. 4 has recently benefited from a wonderful renovation by Gil Hanse, and now it’s a worthy companion to No. 2. A fun fact here is that Hanse occupied the home of Ross while he was on the property. Hanse and his team also created a cool nine-hole short course called “The Cradle,” which is an ideal complement to other courses in the Pinehurst complex.

When you arrive at the resort you will see what was the first miniature golf course in the U.S. Created in 1916 by James Barber, it offers the entire family a fun introduction to this historic resort.

To be honest, there’s also another reason I love visiting here: The pancakes at the Pinehurst Resort are world-class.

SAND VALLEY GOLF RESORT NEKOOSA, WISCONSIN

Then there’s the Badger State, with both old and new courses to try. For the latter, it’s time again to thank Mike Keiser (the developer of Bandon Dunes) along with Craig Haltom, who recognized that this land had unlimited potential. And thank you, Michael and Chris Keiser (Mike Keiser’s sons), for delivering what Golf Digest recognized as the “best new course” when it debuted six years ago.

Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw were entrusted with the responsibility of designing the first course, and while they moved more earth here than at Sand Hills, their award-winning private course in Nebraska, the Sand Valley course fits the land like a great jigsaw puzzle. The sand here is employed in many different ways, from bunkers to waste areas, and I can assure you that you will use every club in your bag.

The second course at Sand Valley is Mammoth Dunes by David McLay Kidd, and it showcases Kidd’s maturity and style. The 14th hole was created with the design help of a Golf Digest “armchair architect” contest. Brian Silvernail, a graphic designer from Florida, presented the winning entry, and it’s a beauty. This drivable downhill par 4 has a sloping fairway and a Redan-style green (unusual for a par 4 hole). If you’re skilled or lucky enough to drive into the speed slot on the right, you’ll be rewarded with a ball close to the green. Add a 17-hole par 3 course (by Coore and Crenshaw) and you’ll have a perfect couple of days of great golf and fun.

“Bucket list”? That’s too longterm. Grab your clubs and hurry to these great places as soon as you can.

PLAY

LAWSONIA LINKS GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN

Make this your next Wisconsin stop. Lawsonia Links, designed in the 1930s by Chicago duo William Langford and Theodore Moreau, is a must-visit for sure. There are a pair of 18-hole course, Links and Woodlands. The former will test your short game, as the elevated greens and mounds will challenge your shot-making skills. The fairways and greens on the Links course may feel wide open, but don’t feel free to spray your shots anywhere. Pro tip: You’ll want to practice your bunker shots before arriving.

While playing Links requires great concentration, it’s hard not to get wrapped up in the course’s views and vibes. While you’re on the back nine, you have a clear view of every hole of the front nine—it’ll make you feel like your foursome is joining another group. The oldschool appearance, from the architecture to the clubhouse, is a throwback in time and brings you back to the golden era of golf.

The Links course is also an example of the effects of tree removal. When Craig Haltom and Oliphant Golf took over the property in 2010, the course was overgrown with trees with portions of its large greens buried in rough. But careful rehabilitation turned it into today’s gem, and the property continues to improve each year.

BANDON DUNES GOLF RESORT BANDON, OREGON

With five distinctly different golf courses and a great par 3 track, this resort is the perfect starting point. Every golfer owes a debt to Mike Keiser, who had the courage and conviction to find an area on the Oregon coast that was ideal for a unique golf experience.

The first course, Bandon Dunes by David McLay Kidd, opened in 1999 and showcases this property’s magnificent dunes and ocean views. When Tom Doak’s Pacific Dunes course debuted in 2001, it was amazing that a second course could be created on the same land with such a different feel. Then in 2005 came the opening of Bandon Trails, fashioned by architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, and we all started to believe that this was indeed a special area that could be developed in many different ways.

Old Macdonald (my favorite) opened in 2015. Here designers Doak and Jim Urbina approached their task by asking, “What would the great Charles Blair Macdonald have created on this land?”—Macdonald being one of the premier course architects of the early 20th century. Old Macdonald is a great walk (all of the courses at Bandon should be experienced walking) on a huge canvas of land. For example, the first hole provides an expansive fairway to hit, and it’s only when you arrive for your second shot that you realize the difficulty lies ahead with an elevated green.

SILVIES VALLEY SENECA, OREGON

Oregon again? Sure—the state has some of the best land in the country for golf, and Silvies Valley Ranch, situated 300+ miles from Portland and 200 miles from Boise, makes my list, as it’s big (100,000+ acres) and offers many activities beyond golf.

When the goats (nearly 3,000 of them) outnumber the local residents, you know this is not a typical golf course. Oh, and by the way, you can even use one of the goats as a caddie, as Akbar Chisti, the co-founder of Seamus Golf, has designed a unique golf bag specifically for this purpose!

Architect Dan Hixson created two 18-hole layouts, which are played on alternate days, allowing you to play the course in both directions. Hixson’s excellent par 3 layouts are especially great and add to the fun of playing here.

Don’t forget to sample the farm-to-table cuisine at Silvies and enjoy the many available non-golf activities, such as hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Does this exhaust my list of great courses? No way—there are many more, with Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y., and Pebble Beach in Pebble Beach, Calif., as additional standouts I must mention. It’s also great to play a course that has recently hosted a major, because when you watch the tournament you’ll have enhanced knowledge of the venue. But the halfdozen courses I’ve described here are great for starters. Make sure, if you can, that they don’t linger long on your “not yet” list.

Brunch Fare

EGGS FLORENTINE

Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

For the hollandaise sauce

n 3 large egg yolks

n 2 sticks plus 5 Tbs. unsalted butter diced, at room temperature

n salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

n squeeze fresh lemon juice

For the eggs Florentine

n 2 Tbs. unsalted butter

n ¼ cup heavy cream

n 10 cups baby spinach leaves, washed

n salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

n freshly ground nutmeg

n 2 Tbs. distilled white vinegar

n 4 large eggs

n 4 slices buttered toast

n cress or chives finely chopped, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Place a saucepan of water over medium heat. You want the water to be simmering, not boiling. Place a heatproof bowl containing the egg yolks over but not touching the pan of water. Start whisking immediately.

Slowly add the butter to the egg yolks, a few pieces at a time, whisking vigorously until it’s incorporated before adding more butter. Keep the temperature beneath the butter on low and take your time, adding the butter slowly. The key thing here is low and slow so the eggs do not scramble. Instead, you want to emulsify the egg and butter together.

Keep cooking and stirring until the hollandaise sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. If it gets too thick, add a splash of cold water. Season to taste with salt and pepper and add a squeeze of lemon juice for a touch of sharpness to smooth out that creamy richness.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream, and let simmer for a minute or so, until it starts to reduce and thicken. Throw in the spinach leaves and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the leaves have wilted. Pull the skillet from the heat and season the spinach with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.

Fill a deepish saucepan with about 3 inches of water and bring it to a gentle, not rolling boil. Add the vinegar and stir to make a whirlpool effect. Crack the 4 eggs carefully into the pot. The whirlpool and the vinegar will help each egg white stay together rather than stretch into some ghastly amoeba-like shape.

Allow the eggs to gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. You’re aiming for a wobbly but well-cooked white with a runny yolk. Using a slotted spoon, gently move the eggs to a paper-towel-lined plate to soak up the excess water.

Top the buttered toast with the creamed spinach. If you’ve got the time and the inclination, you can cut the toast into circles just slightly larger than the egg using a biscuit cutter. Carefully place an egg on top of each stack and spoon a generous helping of hollandaise on top. Garnish the eggs Florentine with the cress or chives.

Eggs Florentine provides a nice balance of protein, fat and fiber that will satisfy your hunger and keep you fuller for longer. For a heart-healthy version, skip the butter on the toast, sauté the spinach without the cream and just drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top!”

—Carol ShepheardWalwyn, registered dietitian, The Nutrition Studio, Montclair

SEAFOOD QUICHE

Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 4 eggs

n ½ cup heavy whipping cream

n ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

n 1 tsp. olive oil

n ½ cup chopped onions

n ¼ cup chopped green peppers

n ¼ cup chopped red peppers

n ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

n ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

n 1 tsp. seafood seasoning

n salt and pepper to taste

n 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust

n 8 oz. lump crab meat

n 8 oz. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Unroll the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Cover the pie crust with parchment paper and load pie weights or dry beans over the paper and pie plate. This will anchor the crust as it bakes. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pie crust and set aside.

Combine the eggs, cream and almond milk in a large bowl. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add in the olive oil, red peppers, onions and green peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.

Remove the vegetables from the skillet and add them to the bowl with the eggs and milk.

Add in the lump crab, shrimp and both of the cheeses. Stir to combine. Pour the egg and seafood filling over the pie crust. Bake for 20 minutes.

Adjust the temperature to 300°F and bake an additional 15-30 minutes until the quiche has set. The edges should appear firm, and there should be a slight jiggle in the center of the quiche. Add additional bake time if necessary. Allow the quiche to cool for at least 20 minutes prior to slicing.

To help balance out the fat, calories and protein, pair this dish with a generous salad of bitter, dark leafy greens such as arugula and vinaigrette to provide fiber and micronutrients. If you regularly fill half your plate with fruit and vegetables, any food can fit into a healthy eating pattern, even rich and delicious ones like this!”

—Carol ShepheardWalwyn, registered dietitian, The Nutrition Studio, Montclair

APPELLATE LAW

Katelyn E. Cutinello Cocca & Cutinello LLP 36 Cattano Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-828-9000

BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT

Franklin Barbosa, Jr.

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

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TOP LAWYERS

MORRIS COUNTY’S 2023

TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN MORRIS COUNTY, across 34 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 areas 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.

Bonnie C. Frost Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4911

Matheu D. Nunn Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4910

Ryder T. Ulon Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7321

ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

Phyllis S. Klein Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC 44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556

AVIATION ADMIRALTY MARITIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Justin A. Marchetta Inglesino Webster Wyciskala & Taylor LLC 600 Parsippany Rd., Ste. 204 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-947-7111

BANKING AND FINANCIAL

Jeremy M. Garlock Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7358

Thomas L. Hofstetter

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7308

Anthony J. Sylvester Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP 210 Park Ave., 2nd Fl. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-302-9713

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-539-1013

Kelly D. Curtin

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4089

Douglas A. Goldstein

Spector & Ehrenworth PC 30 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 202 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-845-6526

Rachel A. Parisi

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC

100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4261

Curtis M. Plaza

Riker Danzig Scherer

Hyland & Perretti LLP

1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8488

Tara J. Schellhorn

Riker Danzig Scherer

Hyland & Perretti LLP

1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8562

BUSINESS LAW

Michael J. Marotte

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7848

Eric J. Michaels Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7505

Christopher L. Pizzo

Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-548-3341

CIVIL LAW LITIGATION

Anthony Accardi Accardi & Mirda PC 100 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 307 East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-585-6480

David M. Blackwell

Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6390

Jardim, Meisner & Susser PC 30B Vreeland Rd., Ste. 100 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-845-7640

James A. Kassis

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7339

Jeffrey T. LaRosa

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7324

Joseph P. LaSala

McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP 1300 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-425-8749

Mark K. Silver Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-798-4950

CIVIL LAW TRANSACTIONAL

Jason D. Navarino Riker Danzig Scherer

Hyland & Perretti LLP

1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8440

Jason Waldstein Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7319

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Stuart M. Lederman

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP

1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8456

CONSTRUCTION

Joseph R. Haftek, Jr.

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7337

Gary F. Werner

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7841

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Matthew S. Adams Fox Rothschild LLP

49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7573

Marissa Koblitz Kingman Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-548-3316

Henry Klingeman Klingeman Cerimele Attorneys 100 Southgate Pkwy., Ste. 150 Morristown, NJ 07960 973 714-3474

Ryan M. Magee Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP

1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8613

James M. Porfido James M. Porfido Attorney at Law LLC 31 Washington St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-370-9788

Remi L. Spencer Spencer & Associates Counselors at Law LLC

1 Main St., Ste. 101 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-731-2161

Matthew J. Troiano Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC

165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-532-7021

EDUCATION

Robin S. Ballard Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7844

David L. Disler Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4133

Janelle Edwards-Stewart Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4092

Katherine A. Gilfillan Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7857

Alison L. Kenny Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7304

Joseph L. Roselle Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7349

Marc H. Zitomer Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7329

ELDER LAW

Crystal West Edwards Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4263

Vincent N. Macri Macri & Associates LLC 49 Ridgedale Ave., Ste. 1 East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-577-6010

Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4278

Shirley Berger Whitenack Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7336

EMINENT DOMAIN

Anthony F. DellaPelle McKirdy Riskin Olson & DellaPelle PC 201 Littleton Rd., Ste. 135 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8900

Joseph W. Grather McKirdy Riskin Olson & DellaPelle PC 201 Littleton Rd., Ste. 135 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8900

Rudy S. Randazzo Riker Danzig Scherer

Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8435

FAMILY LAW

Robin C. Bogan Pallarino & Bogan LLP 65 Madison Ave., Ste. 240 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1140

Joseph P. Cadicina

Cadicina Law LLC

36 Cattano Ave., 6th Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-270-9166

John E. Clancy Townsend, Tamaio & Newmark LLC

100 S. Jefferson Rd., Ste. 200 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-840-8970

Hope S. Cone

Day Pitney LLP

1 Jefferson Rd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-966-8127

Christine M. Dalena Laufer, Dalena, Jensen, Bradley & Doran LLC 23 Cattano Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-755-3257

Marissa A. Del Mauro Lyons & Associates PC 161 Madison Ave., 3rd Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-575-9777

Carly DiFrancisco Cadicina Law LLC

36 Cattano Ave., 6th Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-270-9166

Francis W. Donahue

Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC

44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556

Sandra C. Fava Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7564

Tanya L. Freeman Offit Kurman 100 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 105 East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-939-0100

Stephen P. Haller Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4912

Tanya Helfand

Tanya N. Helfand Esq. 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-539-1000

Kaitlyn A. Lapi

Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC 44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556

William P. Lemega Lyons & Associates PC 161 Madison Ave., 3rd Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-575-9777

Alison C. Leslie Leslie Law Firm LLC 6 South St., Ste. 203 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-631-8002

Cimmerian A. Morgan Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4919

Laurie L. Newmark Townsend Tamaio & Newmark LLC 100 S. Jefferson Rd. Whippany, NJ 07981 973-840-8970

David F. Salvaggio Lyons & Associates PC 161 Madison Ave., 3rd Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 908-575-9777

Angela M. Scafuri Cadicina Law LLC 36 Cattano Ave., 6th Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-270-9166

Allen J. Scazafabo, Jr. Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8428

Eric S. Solotoff Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7501

Dominic A. Tomaio Townsend Tomaio & Newmark LLC 100 S, Jefferson Rd. Whippany, NJ 07981 973-840-8970

Bari Zell Weinberger Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group 119 Cherry Hill Rd., Ste. 120 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-520-8822

Debra S. Weisberg

Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC 44 Whippany Rd., Ste. 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556

Cindy Ball Wilson Wilson Family Law LLC 667 Shunpike Rd., Ste. 5 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-520-4275

GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Anthony M. Bucco

Law Offices of Murphy McKeon PC 51 Route 23 South Riverdale, NJ 07457 973-835-0100

HEALTH CARE LAW

William J. Buckley

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7849

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 M. Foley Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7326

Benjamin A. Hooper

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7847

Evan B. Magnone

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-798-4944

Catherine P. O’Hern

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7334

IMMIGRATION LAW

Alka Bahal Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7800

Susan W. Scheer

The Scheer Immigrational Law Group

18 Macculloch Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-532-5330

INSURANCE

Katharine A. Lechleitner Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP 30 Vreeland Rd. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-494-0670

Gilbert S. Leeds

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7316

Brian E. O’Donnell

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP

1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962

973-451-8555

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Michael Cukor McGeary Cukor 7 Dumont Pl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-339-7367

Ira J. Hammer Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-631-7859

Harris A. Wolin Myers Wolin LLC

100 S. Jefferson Rd., Ste. 202 Whippany, NJ 07981

973-828-1284

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Andrew S. Berns

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC

165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834

973-586-4940

Heather R. Boshak Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960

973-994-7508

Cynthia L. Flanagan

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7331

Elizabeth F. Lorell Gordon Rees Scully

Mansukhani LLP

18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 220 Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-549-2506

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Joseph Maddaloni, Jr.

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7330

Claudia A. Reis

Lenzo & Reis LLC

360 Mount Kemble Ave. Ste. 1004 Morristown, NJ 07960

973-845-9922

Howard A. Vex

Vex Law LLC

2001 Route 46, Ste. 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054

973-567-8127

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT

Richard J. Conway, Jr.

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7328

Sean Monaghan

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7856

Cara A. Parmigiani

Cara A. Parmigiani LLC

355 Route 46 Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

973-722-7655

NON-PROFIT ATTORNEYS

Edward W. Ahart

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7310

Farah N. Ansari

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-540-7344

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Charles McGivney

McGivney Kluger

Clark & Intoccia PC

18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 300

Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-822-1110

Bennet Susser

Jardim, Meisner & Susser PC

30B Vreeland Rd., Ste. 100 Florham Park, NJ 07932

973-204-1308

PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE NON-MEDICAL DEFENSE

Patrick J. Galligan

Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC

163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6830

Eric A. Inglis

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7347

Patrick B. Minter

Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave., Ste. 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6405

REAL ESTATE

Carmen Andrade Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4128

Joshua Beinhaker Beinhaker & Beinhaker LLC 20 South St., Ste. 2A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-984-9555

Joshua M. Greenfield Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8532

James M. Maggio, Jr. Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8569

Jason R. Rittie Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4958

Jason A. Rubin Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7306

SECURITIES LAW

Brian F. Amery Bressler Amery & Ross PC 325 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-966-9670

Ernest E. Badway

Fox Rothschild LLP

49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7530

Anthony J. Borrelli

Riker Danzig Scherer

Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8407

SEXUAL ABUSE

Gary J. Intoccia

McGivney Kluger Clark & Intoccia PC

18 Columbia Tpke., Ste. 300 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-822-1110

TAX LAW

Douglas R. Eisenberg

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7302

Kevin S. Englert

The Englert Law Firm LLC

181 New Rd., Ste. 304 Parsippany, NJ 07054 908-930-3277

Charles E. Falk

Charles E. Falk Esq. 25 Devonshire Ln. Mendham, NJ 07945 973-543-1240

Gary Mazart

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7309

TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL

Paul H. Green

Schenck Price Smith & King LLP

220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7305

TRAFFIC LAW

Joseph S. Scura

The Law Offices of Joseph S. Scura 60 Washington St., Ste. 200 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-832-0841

WILLS TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Gary R. Botwinick

Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4915

Ryan Broedlin Broedlin Law LLC

55 Madison Ave., Ste. 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-795-7892

Christine Socha Czapek Borteck & Czapek PC

25B Hanover Rd., Ste. 240 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-994-2050

Adam M. Grenker Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7814

Debra T. Hirsch Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7813

Gene R. Korf Korf & Rosenblatt PC 89 Headquarters Plz., North Tower, 14th Fl. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-993-1738

Stephen J. Pagano Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8515

Christine M. Sellitti Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4096

Andrew J. Stamelman Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP 210 Park Ave., 2nd Fl. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-302-9714

Jordan M. Wassel Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7345

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Thomas F. Dorn, Jr. Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4921

TANYA L. FREEMAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW

OFFIT KURMAN

100 Eagle Rock Ave #105, East Hanover, NJ 07936 | 973.939.0100

For more than 10 years, clients and adversaries have seen Tanya L. Freeman’s family law experience and trial strategies at work. As a tireless and successful advocate, Tanya helps clients navigate some of the most important issues in their lives.

Tanya successfully represents clients in every aspect of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody, relocation disputes and domestic violence matters. Tanya has represented clients in matters involving business owners, corporate executives, professional athletes,television personalities and high-profile celebrities. Early in her career, Tanya led corporate audit teams for a national healthcare insurance corporation.

With her strong litigation skills and her auditing experience, she can analyze, interpret and summarize complex financial and business matters. This unique combination of skills and experience allows her to provide solid representation in high-profile cases with closely-held assets. Tanya is well respected in the legal community, frequently asked to lecture on divorce, custody, child support and relocation law for the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institute for Continuing Legal Education and other organizations.

Tanya and her team provide thoughtful legal advice, planning, and strategic thinking on a wide range of family law matters.

“OUR

TODAY, IS PROTECTING YOUR TOMORROW”

The above thought reflects our mission statement to our clients, whom are our number one priority. We provide sophisticated and compassion representation during an emotional and stressful time in our client’s lives. Our success stories on behalf of our clients is why we are one of the largest matrimonial firms in New Jersey. Divorce is a daunting process bound by complex legalities, but the team at Townsend Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C. always strives for successful outcomes in every situation.

The firm embraces the mediation process as most matrimonial matters are resolved via A negotiated settlement, without the necessity of a

court battle. We vigorously advocate in your behalf at the trial level, Appellate level and State Supreme Court.

The highly qualified partners of Townsend, Townsend & Newmark, L.L.C. are proud to have over 100 years of combined experience and each has numerous accreditations that embrace the breadth of family law. The New Jersey Supreme Court has certified all three of the founding partners as matrimonial law attorneys, and all seven distinguished partners are members of the Morris County Bar Association.

With offices in Morris County and Bergen County, the attorneys of Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C. will help you pursue positive solutions to your family law issue. Let us find you a better tomorrow.

LYONS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

161 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Suite 345, Morristown, NJ 07960 908.575.9777 | www.lyonspc.com

ALTHOUGH LYONS & ASSOCIATES HAS GROWN TO NOW INCLUDE A TOTAL OF 11 LAWYERS in three locations (Morristown, Somerville, and Freehold), it has never deviated from its commitment to provide personal attention to each one of its clients.

William Lemega is a principal of the firm and the Managing Partner of the firm’s Morristown office. Mr. Lemega has been awarded the designation of Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of NJ, which is a designation achieved by 2% of the attorneys in the state. Mr. Lemega devotes his attention to complex matrimonial and family law cases involving high assets and complicated situations.

David Salvaggio is Senior Counsel and focuses his practice on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning and Administration, and Elder Law. Mr. Salvaggio has been instrumental in developing alternatives to traditional litigation in New Jersey divorce cases. He is an accomplished divorce mediator and the immediate past President of the NJ Collaborative Law Group.

Marissa Del Mauro is a Partner and represents clients in all aspects of family law matters. Ms. Del Mauro has been awarded the designation of Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of NJ and approaches every case with zealous advocacy while working alongside her clients to guide them to a result that not only serves the client’s best interests but also, when applicable, their children’s best interests.

Kevin Ku is an Associate and devotes his practice exclusively to matrimonial and family law matters. Mr. Ku volunteers as an Early Settlement Panelist in Morris County and is a member of the NJ State Bar Association and the Morris County Bar Association. In 2021, the Supreme Court appointed Mr. Ku to the District Ethics Committee for Morris and Sussex Counties. Mr. Ku volunteers as a Board Member for the Legal Services of Northwest Jersey.

WILLIAM P. LEMEGA

MARISSA A. DEL MAURO

KEVIN W. KU

DAVID F. SALVAGGIO

CADICINA LAW, LLC

JOSEPH P. CADICINA, ANGELA M. SCAFURI, CARLY DIFRANCISCO

36 Cattano Ave., 6th floor, Morristown, NJ 07960 973.270.9166 | www.cadicinalaw.com

CADICINA LAW, LLC IS A DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW FIRM LOCATED IN MORRISTOWN, that handles all aspects of complex divorce matters. As astute interpreters of New Jersey law and experienced litigators in the courts throughout New Jersey, the firm’s attorneys fearlessly advocate on behalf of their northern New Jersey clients and strive for the best possible results.

Joseph P. Cadicina, a family law veteran for over 25 years leads this team of respected and recognized matrimonial attorneys. Mr. Cadicina is the Morris County Bar Association 2021 Past President and 2019 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation. Angela M. Scafuri has practiced family law for over two decades. Ms. Scafuri serves as the Immediate Past President of the Morris County Bar Association and 2020 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation. Cadicina Law Attorneys have been featured in New Jersey Monthly Magazine’s “Super Lawyers”, “Best Lawyers in America”, and in New Jersey Family Magazine’s “Best Lawyers for Families” and frequently presents at local and national conferences on family law and matrimonial issues.

LAUFER, DALENA, JENSEN, BRADLEY & DORAN, LLC

23 Cattano Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960

973.285.1444 | www.lauferfamilylaw.com

THE LAW FIRM OF LAUFER, DALENA, JENSEN, BRADLEY & DORAN, LLC continues to have a long, strong and well-respected 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. Christine Dalena*, James Jensen*, Terryann Bradley*, Jane Ellen Doran*, Peter Bracuti*, Michelle Benedek*, Mario

Gregory

Alexis Laufer** and Alyssa Clemente** are active members.

*Attorneys named in the New Jersey Super Lawyers List for 2021 **Rising Star

From Left to Right: Angela M Scafuri*, Carly DiFrancisco*, Joseph P. Cadicina*, Pasqua S. Cadicina, Nicola Cuccinello. * Chosen to Morris|Essex Top Attorneys

Delmonaco,

Behringer**,

APPELLATE LAW

Charles X. Gormally Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3111

ESSEX

Brian Richard Lenker

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3115

BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT

Veronica H. Montagna McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-7948

TOP LAWYERS

COUNTY’S 2023

TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN ESSEX COUNTY, across 31 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 areas 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.

Lawrence S. Lustberg Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4731

Thomas P. Scrivo O’Toole Scrivo LLC 14 Village Park Rd. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-559-9900

ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION

Michael R. Casale Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-577-1828

Patricia K. Costello

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2006

Jerry S. D’aniello Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 908-698-4083

Glenn Milgraum Glenn Milgraum PC 59 Chestnut Ct. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-812-8660

Deborah E. Nelson Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2390

Thomas P. Zampino Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

BANKING AND FINANCIAL

Brian Kantar Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2112

Michael R. Caruso Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2109

Donald W. Clarke Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-387-7804

Bruce H. Levitt Levitt & Slafkes PC 515 Valley St., Ste. 140 Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-323-2953

Colleen M. Maker Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-597-6310

Stuart M. Nachbar Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Plaza 1 Ste. 2025 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-576-5285

Robert E. Nies Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2012

Richard D. Trenk

Trenk Isabel Siddiqi & Shahdanian PC 290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Bldg. 3, Ste. 2350 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-533-1000

Scott A. Zuber

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2046

BUSINESS LAW

Keith A. Krauss Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-4441

Alan S. Pralgever Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-577-1818

Brian M. Satz Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-230-2093

Alan N. Walter Alan N. Walter Counsel 32 S. Mountain Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-937-8636

CIVIL LAW LITIGATION

Brian J. Aloia Aloia Law Firm LLC 2 Broad St., Ste. 407 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 973-337-6626

Beth G. Baldinger

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

Daniel D. Barnes

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2097

Brian N. Biglin Duane Morris LLP

1 Riverfront Plz. 1037 Raymond Blvd. Ste. 1800 Newark, NJ 07102 973-424-2015

Arthur D. Bromberg Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin PC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 302 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-618-4166

Daniel B. Devinney

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

Adam M. Epstein

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

Brigitte M. Gladis

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2166

Stephen R. Loeb

The Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb

3 Rosemont Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 212-766-5268

David A. Mazie

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

Elisa M. Pagano

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2169

Christopher R. Paldino Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2084

David M. Paris

Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC 360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-542-2766

Christopher Porrino Lowenstein Sandler LLP 65 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-597-2500

Dennis Shlionsky

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-274-5200

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Adam K. Derman

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2027

David M. Freeman

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-228-9898

Raj Gadhok

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-736-4600

Arthur D. Grossman

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068

973-243-7925

Ronald L. Israel

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2045

Chelsea P. Jasnoff

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2140

Joseph L. Linares

Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP

100 Mulberry St., 15th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102

973-757-1025

Mauro G. Tucci, Jr.

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2088

CONSTRUCTION

Adam P. Friedman

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2029

Lisa Lombardo Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102

973-596-4481

Rosaria A. Suriano

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-403-3129

CORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Michelle J. Delaney

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2134

Glenn L. Stein

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2164

Edward B. Stevenson

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2173

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Thomas R. Ashley Law Office of Thomas R. Ashley 50 Park Pl., Ste. 1400 Newark, NJ 07102 973-623-0501

Matthew E. Beck

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2024

Jeffrey S. Chiesa

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2050

Anne M. Collart Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4737

Damian P. Conforti Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7996

Danielle M. Corcione Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2055

Joseph Donatiello

Law Office of Joseph Donatiello 405 Centre St. Nutley, NJ 07110 908-693-9201

Francis M. Giantomasi

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2073

Anthony J. Iacullo

Iacullo, Martino & Reinitz 247 N. Franklin Ave., Ste. 2 Nutley, NJ 07110

973-498-8787

Christopher W. Kinum

Critchley, Kinum & Luria LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-422-9200

Mary Frances Palisano Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4553

Gwen M. Schoenfeld

Law Office of Gwen M. Schoenfeld LLC 147 Ridgewood Ave. Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 917-363-1888

EDUCATION

Arla D. Cahill

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7999

Debra A. Clifford Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 732-704-5816

ELDER LAW

Yale Hauptman

Hauptman & Hauptman PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2287

Laurie Hauptman

Hauptman & Hauptman PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy., Plaza 1 2nd Fl. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2287

Richard I. Miller

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7916

EMINENT DOMAIN

Thomas J. Trautner, Jr.

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2079

FAMILY LAW

David S. Carton Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7905

Melissa Cipriano Cipriano Law Offices PC 175 Fairfield Ave., Ste. 4C/D West Caldwell, NJ 07006 973-852-3346

Scott D. Danaher Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

Thomas DeCataldo MELD Divorce and Family Law - Manzi Epstein Lomurro & Decataldo LLC 546 Valley Rd., Ste. 201 Montclair, NJ 07043 973-860-7211

Laura Guinta Gencarelli Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

Judith A. Hartz

Kozyra & Hartz LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy. Ste. 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550

Corinne B. Maloney Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal LLP 1 Gateway Ctr., 8th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-621-9020

Steven M. Resnick Resnick Law Firm 51 JFK Pkwy., Ste. 128 Short Hills, NJ 07078 973-671-5859

Andrew Rhein MELD Divorce and Family Law - Manzi Epstein Lomurro & Decataldo LLC 546 Valley Rd., Ste. 201 Montclair, NJ 07043 973-860-7211

Adelaide Riggi

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 908-927-0200

Angelo Sarno

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello

Maceri & da Costa LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

Edward S. Snyder

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

Carl J. Soranno

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3127

Tremain L. Stanley

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2386

Susan Reach Winters

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2023

Michelle A. Wortmann

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Ste. 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

Frank J. Zinna

Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC 360 Passaic Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-542-2766

GENERAL PRACTICE

Barry A. Kozyra

Kozyra & Hartz LLC

354 Eisenhower Pkwy. Ste. 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550

GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Guillermo C. Artiles McCarter & English LLP

100 Mulberry St Newark, NJ 07102 973-849-4090

Angelo J. Genova Genova Burns LLC

494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-7100

HEALTH CARE LAW

Nicole Di Maria

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2111

John D. Fanburg Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3107

Carol Grelecki Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3140

Eric D. Katz Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

Alyson M. Leone Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer PA 76 Ferry St. Newark, NJ 07105 732-726-7474

IMMIGRATION LAW

Cesar Martin Estela Law Offices of Cesar Martin Estela 24 Commerce St., Ste. 1729 Newark, NJ 07102 973-733-4940

Patrick W. McGovern Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-7129

Anita Mignone Mignone Law Firm 250 McWhorter St., 2nd Fl. Newark, NJ 07105 973-494-5757

Rupal Parikh

Law Office Of Rupal Parikh 33 Park St., Ste. 2 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-577-6564

INSURANCE

Anthony Bartell McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-2062

Albert C. Lisbona Dwyer Connell & Lisbona LLP 100 Passaic Ave., Ste. 100B Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-276-1800

Charles J. Messina Genova Burns LLC

494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-646-3278

Sherilyn Pastor McCarter & English LLP

100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102

973-639-2070

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Neha Bhalani Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2178

Michael J. Brown

Michael J. Brown Law Office LLC

354 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Livingston, NJ 07039 973-577-6300

Charles H. Chevalier Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4611

Peter E. Nussbaum

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2025

Abigail J. Remore Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2114

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Christine A. Amalfe Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4829

Caitlin P. Cascino

Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP 100 Mulberry St., 15th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-757-1024

Matthew M. Collins

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3151

Lindsay A. Dischley

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2110

Brigette N. Eagan Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-7114

Lisa Fried-Grodin Fried-Grodin Employment Law LLC 277 Fairfield Rd., Ste. 310A Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-441-4505

Ty Hyderally Hyderally & Associates PC 33 Plymouth St., Ste. 202 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-509-8500

Ilana Levin McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-849-4289

Dina M. Mastellone Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 732-842-2732

Anthony M. Rainone Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-364-8372

Jennifer Roselle Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-646-3324

Alix Rubin Alix Rubin Law LLC 695 Route 46 West, Ste. 404 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-787-8442

Melissa A. Salimbene Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2092

Kristin D. Sostowski Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4855

Catherine P. Wells Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2051

Amy Komoroski Wiwi Lowenstein Sandler LLP

1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-597-2336

Margaret O’Rourke Wood Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2063

Christopher Zamlout Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4515

LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT

Diana L. Buongiorno Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2075

Gordon C. Duus Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7956

Douglas I. Eilender Mandelbaum Barrett PC

3 Becker Farm Rd., Ste. 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-243-7940

Lisa A. John-Basta

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2083

Amanda A. Konarski

K&L Gates LLP

1 Newark Ctr., 10th Fl. Newark, NJ 07102 973-848-4078

Camille V. Otero

Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4509

Jennifer M. Porter

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2071

Andrew B. Robins

Sills Cummis & Gross PC

1 Riverfront Plz. Newark, NJ 07102

973-643-5277

Susan R. Rubright

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3157

Frances B. Stella

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3149

Bisola A. Taiwo Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4907

Dennis M. Toft

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2014

NON-PROFIT ATTORNEYS

Avi D. Kelin

Genova Burns LLC

494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-646-3267

PRODUCT LIABILITY

David M. Estes

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

Petar Kuridza

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

1 Riverfront Plz., Ste. 800 Newark, NJ 07102 973-792-8741

Matthew R. Mendelsohn

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

Adam M. Slater

Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-228-9898

PROFESSIONAL

MALPRACTICE NON MEDICAL DEFENSE

David M. Dugan

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2078

Marie L. Mathews

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2099

Matthew P. O’Malley

Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry LLP

3 Becker Farm Rd., 4th Fl. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-623-7791

REAL ESTATE

Ivette P. Alvarado Sills Cummis & Gross PC

1 Riverfront Plz. Newark, NJ 07102

973-643-4283

Paul J. Burr Burr Legal Services LLC

309 Orange Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042

973-783-5088

Andrew J. Camelotto Gibbons PC

1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102

973-596-4573

Francis J. Giantomasi

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2022

Gemma M. Giantomasi

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2066

Bruce E. Gudin

Ehrlich Petriello Gudin

Plaza & Reed PC

60 Park Pl., Ste. 1016

Newark, NJ 07102

973-854-6704

Alan R. Hammer

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-403-3113

David Kessler Kessler Law LLC

354 Eisenhower Pkwy. Ste. 2250 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-510-2912

Cecilia I. Lassiter Sills Cummis & Gross PC

1 Riverfront Plz. Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-5590

Fredric P. Lavinthal Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2008

Allen J. Popowitz Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3134

SECURITIES LAW

Michael Critchley, Jr. Critchley, Kinum & Luria LLC 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-422-9200

Christopher W. Gerold Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 862-926-2767

TAX LAW

Heidi I. Hansen Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2056

David J. Ritter Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3117

Anthony F. Vitiello Connell Foley 56 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-535-0500

TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL

Michelle A. Schaap Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2026

WILLS TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Susan K. Dromsky-Reed

Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3146

Steven A. Loeb

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-530-2018

David J. Ritter, Jr. Brach Eichler LLC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068

973-403-3105

David L. Schlossberg

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2010

Michelle Bergeron Spell

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2177

Sam Stein Randall & Stein PA

70 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 100 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4710

Daniel A. Swick

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

101 Eisenhower Pkwy. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-530-2174

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Richard B. Rubenstein Rubenstein Berliner & Shinrod LLC

70 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 205 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-520-5553

DEBORAH E. NELSON

CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC

105 Eisenhower Parkway | Roseland, NJ 07068

973.530.2390 | dnelson@csglaw.com | www.csglaw.com

DEB’S FAMILY LAW PRACTICE INCLUDES adoptions, child and adult guardianships, divorces and custody matters, relocations, premarital agreements, post and mid-marriage agreements, enforcement of divorce judgments and appeals. Some cases must go to trial, like the international kidnapping case that Deb tried over a 12-day period in Bergen County Superior Court. Cases involving custody and parenting rights must sometimes go to trial, as well, to promote and preserve a child’s best interest. Most cases, however, resolve amicably utilizing alternative dispute resolution processes such as arbitration, mediation and collaborative law. Deb is frequently retained as an arbitrator, mediator and collaborative law practitioner and is also listed on the Court-approved roster of economic mediators, is certified in collaborative law and serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court Complementary Dispute Resolution Committee. Deb is a former President of the Morris County Bar Association and the Morris County Bar Foundation. In continued efforts to give back, Deb volunteers with Susan G. Komen, an organization dedicated to eliminating breast cancer.

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MELISSA CIPRIANO

CIPRIANO LAW OFFICES, PC

175 Fairfield Ave Suite 4C/D, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 | 973.403.8600 | www.ciprianlolaw.com

OUR ATTORNEYS WORK HAND IN HAND PRESENTING LEGAL ADVICE, with your specific family issues in mind. With an understanding that no two families are the same, we guide clients and seek resolutions quickly and efficiently for the betterment of the entire family. Ms. Cipriano, who also holds an MBA, has a distinctive connection to her practice. As a child of divorce and a divorcee herself, she brings a sensitive approach to one of the most emotionally and financially complex areas of the law. The firm is continually recognized by peers and clients- rated Superb by AVVO-as skillful compassionate advisors. Ms. Cipriano, a zealous advocate for her clients, also serves as a Qualified Family Law Mediator and a Parenting Coordinator. In addition to Family court, we represent clients in Municipal court throughout Northern New Jersey, helping with a myriad of legal issues from simple traffic violations to DWI and domestic violence concerns.

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SNYDER SARNO D’ANIELLO MACERI & DA COSTA, LLC

425 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100, Roseland, NJ 07068 | 973.274.200 401 Hackensack Ave., Suite 706, Hackensack, NJ 07601 | 201.488.3366 440 Route 22 East, Suite 170, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 | 908.927.0200

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FOUNDED IN 2009, SNYDER SARNO D’ANIELLO MACERI & DA COSTA LLC (SSDMD) is a New Jersey powerhouse in the areas of family law, medical malpractice and personal injury. Angelo Sarno, owner and managing partner of the firm leads the four offices serving clients in Essex, Somerset, Bergen and Morris County. The firm’s lawyers, including many state-certified matrimonial and civil trial attorneys, serve clients throughout New Jersey.

SSDMD is committed to providing strong legal representation and unparalleled personal attention to each client. The attorneys provide options for resolution, manage complex legal matters, and address sensitive disputes with compassion and respect. The firm attributes much of their success to passionately providing direct access to their clients, as well as utilizing cutting-edge strategies while drawing on depths of experience. The attorneys and staff form a collaborative team delivering high-quality outcomes on complex and often extremely sensitive issues.

Mr. Sarno leads the firm’s family law department and ensures each client is met with strong personalized legal counsel to help them navigate through some of life’s most difficult situations. Paul da Costa heads up the medical malpractice and personal injury department. He and his team have earned millions of dollars in awards and settlements for victims.

All offices are interconnected and operate seamlessly. SSDMD is fully adapted to handle all matters remotely.

SUSAN REACH WINTERS

CHAIR, FAMILY LAW GROUP CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC

105 Eisenhower Parkway | Roseland, NJ 07068 973.530.2023 | swinters@csglaw.com

SUSAN IS WIDELY CONSIDERED A GO-TO THOUGHT LEADER on the practice of family law among circles of matrimonial and legal advisors alike. After all, she is uniquely qualified in this area given her more than 35 years of experience handling matters involving divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, custody and visitation, child support, alimony and equitable distribution.

She solidified this reputation with the release of her book, “That Will Never Happen to Us,” to much acclaim and enthusiasm. Drawing upon her decades of experience as a matrimonial attorney, she delivers practical, preemptive guidance in the book shedding light on the complications that often arise in marriage – not only for those considering tying the knot, but also for parents planning to share their wealth with a child who is getting married.

Susan’s experience and passion for serving her clients with dedication and warmth position her as an extraordinary resource for tips, strategies and other insight into the gamut of financial, emotional and familial considerations that must go into a successful and lasting relationship.

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SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1930, Mandelbaum Barrett PC has been committed to providing our clients with the highest level of personal, hands-on attention to their legal needs. We take a proactive approach in representing our clients, from the board room to the court room. Mandelbaum Barrett PC attorneys are zealous advocates, treating our clients’ concerns as though they were for our own family. We take the time to get to know our clients. The better we know them, the better we can anticipate their needs and potential legal issues before they arise. That’s why we invest the time to learn about our clients’ industries and competitors. That’s also why we provide informative seminars on various business, economic, and legal topics. We are in this together as our clients’ partner for success. Our 360-degree approach is supported by our full-service platform of over 30 distinct practice areas spanning countless industries. We assist clients throughout the country with their business and personal needs.

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RESNICK LAW FIRM, LLC

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STEVEN RESNICK PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES in areas of family law and matrimonial law, including but not limited to, divorce, custody, equitable distribution, parental alienation, prenuptial agreements, high net worth matters, domestic violence, Appellate Court and Supreme Court, case second opinions, and Co-Counsel for out of state matters. He recently broke new legal ground in New Jersey on the subject of parental alienation, and has also recently argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court on family law issues.

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Where To Eat

CALDWELL FORTE

182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

HOKKAIDO NOODLE & ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 hokkaidoroll.com

CEDAR KNOLLS

H2OCEAN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR 41 Ridgedale Ave. 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

CHATHAM RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com

SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

CHESTER REDWOODS GRILL & BAR 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar.com

DENVILLE

THE PASTA SHOP 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

DOVER

FAIRFIELD JOSE TEJAS

647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com

HANOVER SEASONS 52 1402 Rte. 10 862.242.2750 seasons52.com

KINNELON CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com

HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 # 6 973.750.1600

SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

LAKE HOPATCONG PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL 453 River Styx Rd. 973.770.4300 pavinci.com

THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

BELLEVILLE

SOLAR DO MINHO 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville.com

TOPAZ THAI

137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com

BLOOMFIELD

BELLA NAPOLI

1640 Broad St. 973.338.8500 bellanapolinj.com

BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440

BLOOMFIELD STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE 409 Franklin St. 973.680.4500 eatbeefgethooked.com

STAMNA 1055 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

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

THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

EAST HANOVER DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 W. #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 W. 973.887.7555

PENANG

200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

LEDGEWOOD ICHIBAN SUSHI 1034 Rte. 46 973.252.0900 ichibanroxbury.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

Getting three squares a day has never been easier—Morris and Essex counties are home to a selection of restaurants diverse enough to satisfy all of your cravings.

STAMNA, BLOOMFIELD

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

CHESAPEAKE TAVERN

1 W. Mill Rd. 908.867.7102 chesapeaketavernnj.com

LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY

1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON BEGUM PALACE

300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

IL MONDO VECCHIO

72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

MAPLEWOOD

CODA KITCHEN & BAR

177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com

ST. JAMES’S GATE PUBLICK HOUSE

167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com

MENDHAM

THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN

1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 blackhorsenj.com

DANTE’S RISTORANTE

100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com

PIATTINO

88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025 piattinonj.com

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

MINE HILL CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCLAIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

FASCINO 331 Bloomfield Ave. 973.233.0350 fascinorestaurant.com

FAUBOURG RESTAURANT AND BAR 544 Bloomfield Ave. 973.542.7700 faubourgmontclair.com

HALCYON 114 Walnut St. 973.744.4450 halcyonbrasserie.com

MESOB 515 Bloomfield Ave. 973.655.9000 mesobrestaurant.com

RAYMOND’S 28 Church St. 973.744.9263 raymondsnj.com

SAMBA MONTCLAIR 7 Park St. 973.744.6764 montclairsamba.com

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

ZEUGMA GRILL 44 S. Park St. 973.744.0074 zeugmagrill.com

MONTVILLE COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

LOCANDA VECCHIA

167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 locandavecchia.com

MORRIS PLAINS BOLLYWOOD GRILL

1729 Rte. 10 E. 973.998.6303 bollywoodgrill.net

TABOR ROAD TAVERN

510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com

TOMMY’S TAVERN & TAP 1900 Rte. 10 973.998.6429 tommystavernandtap.com

UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

MORRISTOWN END OF ELM 140 Morris St. 973.998.4534 endofelm.com

FIG & LILY GARDEN 2 Cattano Ave. 973.539.3999 figandlilygarden.com

JOCKEY HOLLOW BAR & KITCHEN 110 South St. 973.644.3180 jockeyhollowbarandkitchen. com

MALAY 147 Morris St. 973.538.3322 malaymorristown.com

MARJAN FINE PERSIAN GRILL 84 Speedwell Ave. 973.889.8884 marjanpersiangrill.com

REVOLUTION 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.com

ROOTS STEAKHOUSE 40 W. Park Pl. 973.326.1800 rootssteakhouse.com

1776 BY DAVID BURKE 67 E. Park Pl. 973.829.1776 1776bydb.com

SOUTH+PINE 90 South St. 862.260.9700 southandpine.com

NEWARK ADEGA 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com

CASA VASCA 141 Elm St. 973.465.1350 casavasca.net

FORNOS OF SPAIN 47 Ferry St. 973.589.4767 fornosrestaurant.com

IBERIA TAVERN & RESTAURANT 80-84 Ferry St. 973.344.7603 iberiarestaurants.com

MOMPOU TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT 77 Ferry St. 973.578.8114 mompoutapas.com

SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.com

SOL-MAR RESTAURANT 267 Ferry St. 973.344.3041 solmar-restaurant.com

NUTLEY MEAL 433 Kingsland St. 973.542.8522 mealnj.com

QUEEN MARGHERITA 246 Washington Ave. 973.662.0007 queenmargherita.us

ORANGE

BELLA ITALIA 535 Central Ave. 973.676.4300 bellaitaliarestaurantnj.com

862.704.6248 hatcitynj.com

PARSIPPANY CAPITAL GRILLE 10 Dryden Way 973.889.8622 thecapitalgrille.com

CHAND PALACE 257 Littleton Rd. 973.334.5444 parsippany.chand palace.com

ECCOLA 1082 Rte. 46 973.334.8211 eccolarestaurant.com

GOURMET CAFE 136 Baldwin Rd. 973.316.0088 gourmetcafenj.com

MARAKESH RESTAURANT 321 Rte. 46 973.808.0062 marakesh.com

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 1 Hilton Ct. 973.889.1400 ruthschris.com

SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

PEQUANNOCK

BARDI’S BAR & GRILL 149 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.694.1058 bardisgrill.com

RIVAAZ GASTRO BAR & INDIAN RESTAURANT 23 Rte. 23 973.686.6040 rivaaz23.com

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PINE BROOK

BONEFISH GRILL

28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com

CHINA PAVILION

263 Changebridge Rd. 973.227.1006

DON PEPE STEAKHOUSE 58 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.5533 donpepesteakhouse.com

POMPTON PLAINS

STEFANO’S RESTAURANT 565 Rte. 23 973.616.6624 stefanosrestaurant.net

TAVERN 5

710 Newark Pompton Tpke. 973.835.1426 tavern5.com

V&J PIZZA 500 Rte. 23 973.839.9757 vandjpizza.com

RANDOLPH

BLACK RIVER BARN

1178 Rte. 10 W. 973.598.9988 blackriverbarn.com

KABAB PARADISE 124 Rte. 10 973.453.0202 kababparadise.com

LA STRADA RISTORANTE 1105 Rte. 10 E. 973.584.4607 lastradarestaurantrandolph.com

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 140 Rte. 10 973.620.9135 nochesdecolombiarandolph.com

RANDOLPH DINER BAR & GRILL 517 Rte. 10 973.328.2400 therandolphdiner.com

ROSIE’S TRATTORIA 1181 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.3434 rosiestrattoria.com

SUBURBAN BAR & KITCHEN 500 Rte. 10 W. 973.891.1776 sbknj.com

VERONA RESTAURANT

1171 Sussex Tpke. 973.895.8888 veronarestaurant.com

RIVERDALE

CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke. 973.476.9223 coneyislandwoodfired pizza.com

ROCKAWAY BRICK 46 68 Rte. 46 973.625.4900 brick46.com

CAFFÈ NAVONA 147 Rte. 46 W. 973.627.1606 caffenavona.com

THAI NAM PHET 296 Rte. 46 973.627.8400 thainamphet.com

THE EXCHANGE 160 E. Main St. 973.627.8488 exchangefood.com

SHORT HILLS

BENIHANA 840 Morris Tpke. 973.467.9550 benihana.com

BOCCONE SOUTH 519 Millburn Ave. 973.378.9222 bocconeristorante.com

THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy. 973.912.4756

ENZZO’S TRATTORIA 514 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7111 enzzos.com

LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

SOUTH ORANGE

ARIYOSHI 56 South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.com

WALIA 11 Village Plz. 973.762.2186 waliarestaurant.com

TOWACO 900 DEGREES 626 Main Rd. 973.335.2555 900degreespizza.com

RAILS STEAKHOUSE 10 Whitehall Rd. 973.335.0006 railssteakhouse.com

UPPER MONTCLAIR DAIKICHI 608 Valley Rd. 973.744.2954 daikichimontclair.net

DE NOVO EUROPEAN PUB 275 Bellevue Ave. 973.893.5008 denovoeuropeanpub.com

TURTLE + THE WOLF 622 Valley Rd. 973.783.9800 turtleandthewolf.com

WEST ORANGE

CHIT CHAT DINER 410 Eagle Rock Ave. 973.736.1989 chitchatdiner.com

HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

KIM’S SUSHI 456 Eagle Rock Ave. 973.669.2800 kimssushinj.com

THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboathouse.com

NICHOLAS ANTHONY’S FAMILY KITCHEN 450 Main St. 862.520.1252 nicholasanthonys.com

SUZYQUE’S BBQ AND BAR 34 S. Valley Rd. 973.736.7888

WHARTON 4 SEASONS 322 S. Main St. 862.244.9777 4seasonswharton.com

THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com

WHIPPANY

THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811

IL CAPRICCIO 633 Rte. 10 E. 973.884.9175 ilcapriccio.com

TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303 trattoriatoscana

900 DEGREES, TOWACO

A Japanese Joy

Ju-Ichi, Morristown’s newest sushi spot, stakes a claim to greatness.

Google the new Morristown restaurant Ju-Ichi and you’ll find the phrase “best sushi in New Jersey.” There’s no shame in making such a tall claim, but you’d better do more than talk the talk. So while I wasn’t prepared to do a statewide comparative raw-fish circuit, I did want to stop by and check out what the proprietors here (affiliated with Tadashi in State College, Pa.) had to offer besides self-esteem.

A friend and I visited Ju-Ichi on a rainy Saturday. Located a stone’s throw from the Morristown Green, the casual sit-down restaurant seems an ideal place to take a date, to celebrate with friends or to chow down whenever you’re hungry. The staff is uber-friendly: Maggie, our server, performed like a gracious dinner-party host, chatting us up while explaining the variety of oils, herbs and spices set on each table.

Neither my dining companion nor I needed the extra condiments for our appetizers, both of which were flavored and presented to perfection. Leading off was a bright green seaweed salad, which featured toasty sesame seeds and a perfect ratio of sesame oil, sweet rice wine and vinegar. I’m always amazed by how these complex flavors can mesh into such a simple dish.

The same is true for the pork rib confit, which we selected from a tempting selection of hot appetizers. (I vowed to return to try the grilled salted mackerel and hot oil pork belly.) Three fall-off-the-bone ribs were marinated and cooked in a sweet-and-savory sauce that would make any barbecue pitmaster proud. It took some coaxing, but I convinced my friend to surrender the third finger-licking-good rib to yours truly. Full of flavor and tender, these ribs—and hungry diners— deserve an entrée-sized portion.

But Ju-Ichi’s menu is already loaded with main courses, from ramen and udon noodle soups to rice dishes and, of course, sushi. While the springtime weather called for a hot bowl of soup, I already had wide eyes for a thick-noodle udon. I went with the pork kimchi variety, a massive bowl of pork and chicken broth filled with thinly sliced pork, spicy kimchi, littleneck clams, seaweed and other ingredients. A little splash of hot chili oil and a couple of drops of sriracha were the perfect finishing touches to an otherwise flawless soup. My friend’s beef udon was similarly on point, the star of the dish being the thin slices of prime beef. Though she declined to kick it up a notch with extra spices, her soup (a fish broth base) was tasty nonetheless.

To accompany our noodle dishes, a pair of magnificently plated sushi rolls adorned our table. But we couldn’t let them be a treat solely for the eyes—I dug in first. The riceless sashimi roll from the “signature roll” menu was generously filled with spicy tuna, yellowtail, seaweed salad and asparagus and then topped with eel, salmon, roe and avocado. We also shared a delightful soft-shell crab roll, a choice from the eatery’s selection of classic rolls. Both were palate pleasers, but worthy of the title “best” in the Garden State? Ju-Ichi is only a few months old, so the jury’s still out.

We passed on dessert (the limited options include a variety of ice cream flavors) and sipped hot tea to cap the meal. Maggie chatted with us as we were winding down, admitting that she hadn’t thought we’d finish every bite at the table due to the sheer volume of food. It’s easy, I told her, when everything is that good.

JU-ICHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 29 WASHINGTON AVE., MORRISTOWN, 973.888.9393; JU-ICHI.COM

—Darius Amos

GI GI PARALKAR, D.D.S. LIVINGSTON FAMILY ORTHODONTICS

201 S. Livingston Ave., Suite 2B, Livingston, NJ 07039 973.758.8926 | www.LivingstonFamilyOrthodontics.com

DR. GI GI PARALKAR BELIEVES THAT CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS DESERVE a highly personalized, one-on-one approach to beautifully straight smiles. Her practice, Livingston Family Orthodontics, is a boutique specialty practice offering the latest in braces and Invisalign for all ages. Our personalized approach to orthodontics sets us apart. We make every effort to get to know our patients and their concerns to give them the smile they’ve always wanted. Unlike corporate orthodontic practices, Dr. Gi Gi crafts every smile herself through one-on-one care.

She prides herself on providing a positive experience on the way to achieving a beautiful smile. Dr. Gi Gi graduated from Columbia University at the top of her class, and completed her orthodontic training at Rutgers University as chief resident. She is a member of several esteemed dental associations and has proudly served as past president of the Livingston Rotary Club.

PETER J. BENISCH, D.M.D., FAGD

DENTAL GROUP OF MILLBURN

187 Millburn Ave., Suite 1, Millburn | 973.709.8195 | www.dentalgroupofmillburn.com

EXTREMELY PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT HE DOES, Dr. Peter Benisch aims to exceed patient’s expectations by providing high-quality personalized dentistry in a relaxed and pleasant environment. “I have a genuine respect for my patients and take time to listen to the needs and priorities of each of them,” Dr. Benisch says. “My goal is for everyone to be comfortable and receive an exceptional experience.

Founder of Dental Group of Millburn, Dr. Benisch is proud to be working with esteemed colleagues Frieda Max, DMD, Jeffrey Hankinson, DMD and Andrew Gerstenfeld, DMD. “We feel very fortunate to be working together to ensure the best possible care for our patients. We offer a convenient location and office hours while providing experienced and compassionate dental care to all our patients.”

The office has been recently renovated to create a modern, 21st-century space and to reflect the high quality, innovative care that the team delivers. The dentists utilize cutting-edge techniques and the latest technology including digital x-rays and same day porcelain restorations to offer the highest standard of preventive, cosmetic and restorative care. Whether performing fillings, crowns, veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign treatment, root canal therapy, implant restorations, oral cancer screening or a host of other procedures, patients of all ages are afforded a stress-free visit.

DR. MARK KHAIMOV’S MISSION AS A BOARD-CERTIFIED

PERIODONTIST is to rejuvenate his patients’ smiles giving them confidence, and returning them to the quality of life they desire. State-of-the-art techniques Dr. Khaimov uses for treating tooth loss and periodontal diseases include dental implants, laser therapy, Teeth-in-a-day (also known as All-on-4), Pinhole Surgical Technique, and Piezosurgery. As a certified LANAP clinician to treat gum disease he also performs laser treatments on failing implants (LAPIP), as well as other types of gum surgery, to address conditions. All procedures are performed in offices designed to provide the most comfortable, compassionate atmosphere possible.

MK Periodontics & Implant Dentistry stands out for even more reasons. Dr. Khaimov treats patients of all ages in boutique-like offices where each person is treated with the necessary time and patience to fully explain procedures. He believes in working with patients within their budgets for

the work that needs to be done. Dr. Khaimov’s multi-lingual staff can also easily communicate with patients in Russian and Spanish.

Dr. Khaimov is a member of several organizations including the American Academy of Facial Cosmetics, the Northeastern Society of Periodontists, and the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr.Khaimov received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from New York University in 1988 and he graduated in the top 10% of his New York University College of Dentistry class in 2002. He holds a certificate in Periodontics from UMDNJ (now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, RSDM) after completing a three-year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. He is a former clinical assistant professor in the Department of Periodontics at RSDM. A strong proponent of continuing education, he believes in staying on top of the latest technology to benefit patients and to distinguish oneself professionally.

Be There

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June 18

It’s the season to become one with nature, and you’ll definitely do that at the FOREST BATHING EVENT at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. Rich Collins of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy will guide you in Japanese-oriented walking, meditation and wellness in the gardens of the arboretum. Wear your walking shoes! The cost is $20 per person, and registration is required. Sign up at morrisparks.net.

June 22

“You oughta know” that ALANIS MORRISSETTE coming to New Jersey!

Grammy Award-winning rock star will be performing her hits, including classics from her Jagged Little album, when she comes Prudential Center in Newark special guest Aimee Mann. The begins at 8 p.m., and tickets start at $68. Learn more prucenter.com/events/alanis-morissette.

June 24

More the comedy type? You’ll get in plenty of laughs when New Jersey’s own STEPHEN COLBERT AND JIM GAFFIGAN take over NJPAC in Newark. As part of the North 2 Shore Festival, in partnership with Montclair Film, the guys will delight audiences with their funny commentary on current events and pop culture. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are on sale at northtoshore.com starting at $79.50.

Celebrate our LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month at the MORRIS COUNTY PRIDE EVENT, held at County College of Morris in Randolph. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy onstage performances, live music, educational displays and more. There will also be a parade and an afterparty! Admission is free. Check out edgenj.org/mcpride for more.

June 26

Support the Millburn Chamber of Commerce at its 42ND ANNUAL PRESIDENT’S CUP RACE, the best way to spend a summer weeknight. The run kicks off at 8 p.m. on Milburn Avenue. Prizes will be awarded for men and women at the top of their categories as well as in various age groups, and the race concludes with a fun-filled party on Main Street with music, beer and pizza. Visit facebook. com/millburnshorthillschamber/ for info and to register.

two-day music and arts festival right Maplewood—need we say more? No, will: The fun-filled MAPLEWOODSTOCK AND ARTS FESTIVAL, running from p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, feature live performances from local bands, a beer garden and an activity zone for kids. There will also be vendors selling their goods, so bring well as a cooler, a picnic lawn chairs so up shop on the and enjoy. Learn maplewoodstock.com.

July 8

That same weekend, Orange is holding festival of sorts, the FOOD TRUCK AND JAZZ FESTIVAL The 2nd annual event, run in part by the Essex County Parks department, will take place at Monte Irvin/ Orange Park from 11 a.m. to The day will be packed with jazz performances, food trucks more. Admission is free; get scoop at jazzlifetoday.com.

July 11 & 12

In 2020, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS were inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame after decades of making music. And we’re honored that they’re coming to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown to perform all their hits from over the years, including “Black Water” and “What a Fool Believes.” Tickets for the show (7:30 p.m. both nights) cost between $95 and $295 depending on your seats. Get yours at morrisarts.org.

July 29

Millennials, Xennials and other generations too will have a fun night of nostalgia when EKO RISING and THAT NU-METAL BAND perform the biggest rock hits from the ’90s and 2000s. It’s going down at Ringside Pub in Caldwell, and $10 (and an ID proving you’re 21 or older) gets you in the door. The show kicks off with the opening act, Phantoms and Fables, at 10 p.m. Ringside379.com has more info.

Aug. 5

Savor the last summer with at the annual SUMMER LUAU Veterans Community in Mendham to 9:30 family-friendly your kids for. Expect games, music randolphnj.org details as in.

note: All subject to cancellations changes. Attendees encouraged to and times with and organizations.

From forest bathing and food trucks to concerts and comedy icons, there’s something for everyone happening in our counties this summer.

Gatherings

MORRIS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Morris Habitat for Humanity held its 18th annual Hearts & Hammers Gala, celebrating honorees and Habitat families who shared their compelling and heartfelt stories of their journey to homeownership. The gala raised more than $575K, which will be used to complete 26 homes and start another 14 homes this year. 4 Carina, Christi, Ken 5 Leslie and Sharon Feign 6 Event honorees gather for a photo during the gala.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

Former New Jersey Devils player Ken Daneyko was on hand to welcome residents Kathleen and Tom, special guests at a regular season game earlier this year. The couple won a silent auction prize to meet the Devils’ star at the Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game this year. 7 Ken Daneyko, center, with guests Tom and Kathleen

THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM

Staffers from Kline & Co. in Parsippany volunteered at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown for Earth Day. This year’s Earth Day had very special significance: the planting of two magnolia trees in memory of longtime staff members Dilip Chandwani and Joanne Nardella, who died in mid-2022 and early 2023, respectively. Chandwani was part of the Kline family for 32 years, and Nardella spent 40 years at Kline.

1 Kline & Co. staff members plant trees at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

THE SEEING EYE

For the fourth consecutive year, The Seeing Eye in Morristown held an event in Naples, Florida, to thank its donors and supporters in the community.

2 Brian McKenna, Eddie, a 2-year-old black Lab/ golden retriever

3 Christine Krawczyk, Donald Altorfer, Peggi Howard, James Grauso, Susan Grauso, Ronald Krawczyk, Patricia Altorfer.

MONTCLAIR YMCA

The YMCA’s Women’s Leadership Resource Network held a gettogether in honor of Women’s History Month. Attendees played women’s history trivia and collected donations for Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates. 8 Members of the Women’s Leadership Resource Network gather during their recent get-together.

HUMAN NEEDS FOOD PANTRY

Montclair-based Human Needs

Food Pantry received a donation of new clothing items, including shirts, T-shirts, pants and more, from students at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale. The items were presented to food pantry clients in need. 9 Students from St. Joseph High School present their donations.

Morris and Essex residents always show up to support their friends and neighbors— especially when help is needed most

“This photo was taken at Tourne County Park in Boonton, the first hike after my rescue dog, Konan, had recovered from an injury. It was my first time doing this trail and at this park. The weather was nice, crisp breeze, clear skies, perfect. I wanted to document through photos moments of positivity, peace and finding happiness. I love having my dogs as companions in enjoying nature. It’s a special bond between a pet and its owner, when they’re out there together in the woods.”

Kaye Gonzales, Haledon

Photo courtesy of Kaye Gonzales, Instagram @kayecray

COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY OF THE FACE, BREAST & BODY

MOKHTAR ASAADI, MD, FACS

CHAIRMAN, DEPT OF PLASTIC SURGERY, COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

WWW.ASAADIPLASTICSURGERY.COM

BEFORE & AFTER

UPPER AND LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY, CORRECTION OF FESTOONS, MIDFACE LIFT, SHORT SCAR TEMPORAL LIFT.

LIST OF PROCEDURES

• BLEPHAROPLASTY AND CORRECTION OF FESTOONS, MALAR BAGS AND DIFFICULT EYELIDS

• FACELIFT AND NECKLIFT

• RHINOPLASTY

• BREAST AUGMENTATION, LIFT AND REDUCTION

• “CORE ABDOMINOPLASTY”(TUMMY TUCK WITH REPAIR OF ABDOMINAL MUSCLES)

• “MASTERTUCK” (VASER ULTRASOUND LIPOSUCTION)

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