Morris Essex Health & Life June/July 2022

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A Summit family sought to make their outdoor structure more spacious without sacrificing a beloved backyard—or a certain tree. p.

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How COVID Uncovered Cancer | 22

When Asthma Attacks | 26

Life’s A Beach | 32

A Call to Return to Regular Screening | 25

5 Outdoor Activities We Love | 28

IN EVERY ISSUE

A Texas resident chose Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in her native New Jersey to undergo life-changing surgery for kidney cancer—which she only discovered during an ER visit related to coronavirus.

The pandemic interrupted many health screenings—with serious consequences. A colorectal surgeon at CBMC explains why it’s imperative to get back on schedule for these tests and preventive screenings.

It can be difficult to distinguish if your child has a common cold or cough or a more severe respiratory condition like asthma. A pediatric pulmonologist at CBMC explains.

Our counties are packed with green grass, scenic waterways and open spaces to soak up fresh air. Head out and enjoy the great outdoors!

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There’s no better place to escape daily life, clear your head and relax than at the beach.

Luckily, we are a short drive away from pristine shores, so grab your lounge chairs, slather on that sunscreen and get outside.

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Departments Morris/Essex Buzz | 12 Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in the counties.

Your Friends & Neighbors | 16 Their deal on TV’s Shark Tank fell through, but that didn’t stop Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner from marketing their invention.

For Men Only | 17

Hit the beach in style with these hot picks for a day of surfing, swimming or sunning.

Style Watch | 18

Throw on a fun sundress for an easy, breezy summer look.

Home Front | 19

The livin’ is easy when you entertain with lowmaintenance, high-style serveware.

Tastes | 40

Whether you’re up at the crack of dawn or wait until brunch for your first munch, these three casserole dishes provide plenty of fuel—and flavor—for the day.

Power Food | 65

Nutritionally speaking, the raspberry, a tasty fruit with a silent “p,” packs a potent punch.

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Add an extra spring to your step with the Grasshopper, a delightfully sweet, refreshing— and colorful—cocktail.

Gatherings | 71

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

A Morris/Essex Moment | 72

This photo taken in Morristown radiates joy, and proves even with this pandemic, our kids are going to be OK.

ON THE COVER: The Factory Building at Historic Speedwell is a National Historic Landmark and part of a self-guided walking tour of Morristown. Photo courtesy of Morris County Parks Commission.

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Summer At Last As the days are longer and the sun is at its strongest, remember to wear sunscreen of at least SPF 30 to protect your skin from harmful rays. If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (RCINJ), has melanoma experts who diagnose and treat malignant skin conditions.

June is Pride Month, and CBMC is an LGBTQ-friendly facility with HEI (Healthcare Equality Index) designation, meaning we implement policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of our LGBTQ patients, visitors and employees.

June is also Men’s Health Month, a reminder for men to take charge of their health and schedule yearly checkups and preventive screenings. On page 24, for example, you’ll learn more about the importance of preventive screenings from Mark Gilder, M.D., a colorectal surgeon at CBMC who explains why these tests are imperative to our overall health and why they should not be put off any longer.

This issue of Morris/Essex Health & Life also discusses pediatric asthma, a common chronic condition that can be exacerbated by summer humidity. Hear from one of our pediatric pulmonologists on symptoms to look for in your child and treatment options on page 26.

Lastly, turn to page 22 to meet Robyn Howard, a 48-yearold Texas resident whose kidney cancer was uncovered after undergoing tests for COVID. She returned to her home state of New Jersey to undergo urologic surgery at CBMC, which ultimately saved her life.

The June/July issue is our annual “Outdoors issue”—we hope the pages of this magazine inspire you to get outside and explore what our counties have to offer, and of course, to take charge of your health.

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Step Outside

When a man in an old movie is asked to “step outside,” that’s ominous. But when we at Morris/Essex Health & Life make that invitation in our annual Outdoors Issue, no violence is intended—except perhaps the silent smack of innovation against the humdrum. We’re believers, you see, in making the most of what life in our beautiful counties has to offer. And what “outside” offers in this season is warm, green, luxuriant possibility—a time of refreshment that can be a cue to fresh thinking too.

For one North Jersey family, that meant redoing their clumsy backyard deck and turning it into an entertainment mecca for family and friends (page 36). Their designer’s plan not only gave them a new two-tier structure big enough for everyone, it preserved much of the greenery in the yard, including a large tree beloved by the family.

Being outside isn’t just about enjoying your own yard—it’s about exploring. On page 28, you’ll read about five outdoor activities we know you love and the many places in Morris and Essex counties where you can enjoy them. We’re fortunate to have many trails, waterways and parks from which to choose! But if you prefer to rest and relax along the ocean, you’re lucky to live a quick drive away from the Shore. Flip to page 32 to see our guide to some of the best beaches and then start planning your trip.

What do you need to do today to make for a relaxing tomorrow? First, be sure to snag some just-off-the-vine veggies at your nearby farmers’ market (page 13). In time for Father’s Day, fire up the grill to make sure it can properly light (page 12). Plan your summer entertainment with a local show (page 13). And celebrate our country’s independence with a fireworks show. (A sampling of local displays is on page 12.)

The outdoors exerts a siren call, but it’s not a call to passivity. We can do things to shape our experiences outside just as we design our homes and plan our schedules and choose our healthy diets. In a sense, our outdoors is what we make it. Not being Southern Californians, we can’t live outside year-round. But that just makes our Jersey summer all the more precious. So step outside.

Enjoy the great outdoors—and this issue!

Rita Guarna Editor in Chief editor@wainscotmedia.com

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WATCH THEM LIGHT UP THE SKY

What’s on the agenda for July 4th weekend? Towns in Morris and Essex counties are planning fireworks, parades and concerts to celebrate Independence Day. A sampling: • Cedar Grove fireworks display June 30, 7 p.m. at Panther Park • East Hanover “4th of July” fireworks July 2, with food vendors, music and fireworks starting at 8 p.m. at Lurker Park • Lake Hopatcong fireworks July 1 at 9:30 p.m. at Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club • Livingston Independence Day celebration July 4, which includes AutoFest, an opening ceremony, the Mountain Jam Band performance at 7:45 p.m., followed by the fireworks spectacular at 9:15 p.m., all at Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive.

• Mendham celebration July 1, featuring live music, giveaways, food trucks, arts and crafts and a fireworks show starting at 6:30 p.m. at Mosle Field • Parsippany concert and fireworks display July 4, beginning at 6 p.m. at Parsippany Hills High School • Randolph Township Freedom Festival from June 30 to July 2, featuring a parade and fireworks July 2 starting at 6 p.m. at County College of Morris

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You’re not alone if you’ve been storing cleaners and other chemicals under the sink or in the garage that you no longer need but can’t put out with the regular garbage pickups. But there’s something you can do about it. Both of our counties have municipal hazardous waste collection programs. The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority asks residents (no businesses, please!) to bring their hazardous waste materials to drop-off events at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy in Parsippany June 11 or Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents must show proof of address. The Essex County Household Hazardous Waste Collection was just held in May, but stay tuned for another one likely in October.

The lists below reveal things you may—and may not—bring: Acceptable: Aerosol cans, antifreeze, blacktop sealant, bug spray, disinfectants, drain cleaners, fertilizer, fire extinguishers, fluorescent light bulbs, gasoline, insecticides, kerosene, paints and varnishes, pesticides, propane gas cylinders (1- and 20-lb. only), thermostats, thermometers, used motor oil and filters.

Unacceptable: Empty or hardened paint cans, alkaline batteries, unlabeled waste or containers with unknown contents, medical waste and sharps, radioactive materials, explosives, compressed cylinders (oxygen or acetylene), computers, electronics, smoke detectors, construction debris, tires.

For a complete list and more details, visit mcmua.com (Morris) and ecuanj.com (Essex).

WHERE THERE’S A GRILL, THERE’S A WAY

For Father’s Day on June 19 or simply the first summerlike days, this month gives outdoor cooks their cue to ’cue. But are your backyard barbecue and its accoutrements in tiptop shape? If not, these businesses can help: If you need repair or maintenance…try Gilenson, the Gas Grill Experts. These pros will make your grill look and cook like new. And if it needs a part, they can help you find it.

• 591 S. Livingston Ave., Livingston, 973.994.4004; gasgrillexpertsnj.com

If you need accessories…try Harquail Brothers. This store specializes in grills and outdoor kitchens and sells accessories (and does in-house repairs) for both. These guys even sell flavor chips for your smoker to give your meat a richer taste.

• 324 Springfield Ave., Summit, 908.273.2858; harquailbrothers.com

If you need propane…try Modern Propane. If you don’t mind making the trek up to Bergen County, the folks here can help you find the perfect grill for your needs and budget. Otherwise, they’ll deliver propane tanks to your door so you won’t run out of gas right before that July 4 cookout.

• 199 Rte. 46, Lodi, 973.778.0812; modernpropane.com

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IT’S SHOWTIME!

Few things are as much fun as heading to a live show in summertime, and our local theaters and arts centers are back in full swing after two summers of uncertainty.

These independent venues have full slates of programming in June and July, just as you’ll need an air-conditioning respite from that dreaded humidity. Here are a few live shows worth checking out. (Be sure to check with the venues as showtimes approach, because details are subject to change, as always.)

• June 1–June 26, Sister Act. There’s no Whoopi Goldberg in this theater version of Sister Act, based on the 1992 film. But audiences at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn will enjoy the Tony-winning musical written

by Broadway great Alan Menken, along with the heartwarming plot. Ticketing and more info: papermill.org • June 17–June 18, Fiddler on the Roof. “Sunrise, sunset, swiftly fly the years.” Don’t miss a chance to make new family memories when this classic makes a twonight stop on the Mainstage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, bringing the heartwarming tale of fathers, daughters and family dynamics to life. Ticketing and more info: mayoarts.org/shows/ fiddler-on-the-roof • June 29–July 31, Much Ado About Nothing. Shakespeare’s five-act comedy will take the Outdoor Stage at The Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey in Madison for a month-long run (sure, this one isn’t air-conditioned, but worth it for the ambience alone). All shows take place at Saint Elizabeth University in Florham Park. Ticketing and more info: shakespearenj.org • July 9, Patton Oswalt Live. Prefer comedy to musicals?

King of Queens actor and stand-up star Patton Oswalt brings his Who’s Ready to Laugh? tour to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair. Watch his 2020 lauded Netflix stand-up special, “I Love Everything,” to pregame for the evening, and bring tissues, as you may laugh so hard you’ll cry. Ticketing and more infor: 973.783.9500 or wellmonttheater.com • July 15–July 24, In the Heights. Did you enjoy this show’s original run on Broadway, or last summer’s feature film? Now see In The Heights during its twoweek run at South Orange Performing Arts Center. The musical features salsa, rap and soul music written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and it’s set across the river in the Washington Heights neighborhood during a humid summer. Timely, huh? Ticketing and more info: sopacnow. org/events/in-the-heights/

IT’S MARKET TIME The trouble with National Eat Your Vegetables Day on June 17, of course, is that we have an equal need for nutritious veggies on the other 364 days—but never mind. Farmers’ market season is here, and our counties abound in places to pick up fresh veggies along with freshly baked bread, eggs, cheese, honey, nuts and more. (Look for your town in the market rundown below. Dates and times are subject to change; inquire with the town to confirm before you show up with your reusable bags eager to shop—and eat): • Boonton, Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plane Street Lot • Chatham, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Railroad Plaza South • Denville, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bloomfield Avenue Lot • East Hanover, Mondays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lurker Park • Madison, Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Dodge Field • Maplewood, Mondays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1866 Springfield Ave. • Millburn, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Main and Essex streets • Montclair, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walnut Street Train Station • Morris Plains, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 771 Speedwell Ave. • Morristown, Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spring and Morris streets, Lot 10 • Newark, Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 80 Park Pl. • Nutley, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 537 Franklin Ave. • Riverdale, Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Glenburn Estate

PUPPY LOVE

Dog: Ginger, 4-year-old shih tzu Owner: Sherrylynn Trotta and Lou Mattaliano of Chatham This dog was “rescued,” not from a local shelter or puppy mill, but from Sherrylynn’s 89-year-old mother, who’d quickly learned that a 6-month-old puppy was a bit much to handle on her own.

Ginger and Sherrylynn have become the best of friends since she was officially “adopted” one Christmas Eve, and they go almost everywhere together. “When we’re out, everyone says, ‘Oh, she’s so cute,’” her owner says. “I respond, ‘What about me?’”

Ginger loves gnawing on soup bones and is convinced she’s a human, which could explain why she loves bath time and treks upstairs as soon as she hears the water running. “I tell everyone that Ginger is the best thing to happen to me at my age,” her owner says, “except for my two children and four grandchildren.”

Want to see your pet featured in the pages of Morris/Essex Health & Life? Send his or her pic and a few details to editor Rita Guarna at rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com.

DID YOU KNOW? Residents can learn about Morristown history using the “Morristown Walking Tour and Beyond” app. The free app includes a selfDID YOU KNOW? More than 141 million cards are sent for Mother’s Day in the U.S., according to the folks at Hallmark. But the holiday only ranks guided walking trail with audio and photos of 27 historic sites in Morristown, including Historic Speedwell, a National Historic Landmark. third on the list of top greeting card holidays. Christmas tops the list with 1.6 billion cards, followed by Valentine’s Day (151 million).

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We know our counties have diverse food options from various cuisines, but this trio of new restaurants—Italian, Japanese and American, respectively—gives the point a tasty new emphasis: Porta Pizza is a pinnacle pizza outpost in Asbury Park and Jersey City; now it’s officially opened its third Jersey location in Montclair. Porta, which means “doors” in Italian, has a casual vibe with food to match, from brick-oven pizza to craft cocktails and a great selection of wines. The rusticchic vibes are a deliberate part of its chill aesthetic. Porta just may be your new go-to post-work (or post-workout?) pizza spot.

• 499 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, 973.358.9989; pizzaporta.com

Who claims to have the “best omakase in New Jersey”? That’d be Umai Sushi and Steak House, which specializes in these “chef’s choice” sushi platters in various sizes, along with a plethora of other sashimi and special rolls. Not a sushi person? There are plenty of salads and apps (such as the edamame with white truffle salt or the deepfried soft-shell crab) to suit your tastes.

• 18 Grove Ave., Verona, 862.277.4125; Instagram: @umaisushi

The name Agricola, the Latin word for farmer, hints that this restaurant is farm-totable, meaning it sources ingredients from local farms for its dishes. The Princeton location has been celebrated on the New Jersey dining scene; this new spot aims to bring that same star power to downtown Morristown. The menu changes seasonally but always features innovative dishes; for spring they included halibut with baby bok choy, duck rigatoni and prime short rib with carrot puree.

What do burgers, mascara wands and cell phones have in common? They’re three of the most frequent distractions when we’re behind the wheel, says a new study from Rowan University in Glassboro. In the research, engineering students drove some of New Jersey’s most treacherous roads—including the Garden State Parkway, I-80 and I-95—logging which distractions interfered with drivers’ attentiveness.

The top culprits, in no particular order, were phones, fidgeting, personal grooming, eating or drinking, talking to a passenger, reaching for the radio or another object and driving drowsy. Researchers hope the study will help the Department of Transportation create a safer driving environment. But until that happens, keep your eyes on the road, folks!

• 40 West Park Pl., Morristown; agricolaeatery.com

KUDOS We’ve heard of teachers using their own money to buy supplies for their students, but Jaleel Ritchwood goes above and beyond. He teaches special education at Marion P. Thomas Charter School, a Newark high school, and on an April episode of The Ellen Show he explained that he treats his students as if they were his own kids. That means buying them haircuts or shoes or anything else they need. Ritchwood also explained why he chose to go into special education: “I wanted to be an advocate for children with autism because they’re left out of a lot of things,” he told Ellen’s guest host, tWitch (Stephen Boss). He went home with a

$10,000 check to help fund his efforts, his nonprofit and his mentorship program.

• Another extraordinary Morris/Essex resident is Theresa Brown, R.N., an oncology and hospice nurse and breast-cancer survivor from Montclair who released her second book, Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient. It describes the frustrations of being a cancer patient in America, the importance of advocating for oneself and the difficulty of navigating all the “red tape” in healthcare. Brown spoke about the book in April at Watchung Books in Montclair—pick up your copy there or wherever books are sold.

• Elsewhere in Montclair is Jai Agnish, a local journalistturned-musician who recently released his first of four singles this year titled “Free of This Disease.” But it’s not about COVID; instead, it chronicles his journey through addiction and recovery. This is the first new song Agnish has released since the early oughts. In between, he worked as a music journalist and reporter, created his own music label and ran an Indie fanzine. His next single, “Take Me Back There,” to be released in August, pays homage to his childhood in West Milford. You can download or stream Agnish’s music on Spotify or at jaiagnish.com.

WHAT’S BREWING?

Our counties are home to several craft breweries, but we say the more the merrier. The new kid on the block is Autodidact Beer, slated to open this fall in Morris Plains in the up-and-coming area that already boasts an Uncle Giuseppe’s, a Wegmans and Tommy’s Tavern. Audodidact Beer was founded by two friends with basically the same first name—Ron Cassel and Ronnie Scouten— who share a love of brewing, nature and community. They’ll specialize in saisons, hoppy ales and crisp lagers. Stay tuned for more details on their opening, but in the meantime, stop on by, give a “cheers” and say hi!

• 1745 Rte. 10, Morris Plains; autodidactbeer.com

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Although every hip surgery is different, a world-class surgeon is always the right choice.

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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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Beach-chair Tycoons Their deal on TV’s Shark Tank fell through, but that didn’t stop these Shoregoing entrepreneurs from marketing their invention.

The family’s amped for a relaxing day in the sun and surf, but first there’s the dreaded trek—when beach chairs are haphazardly opening and closing, umbrella pieces are falling to the ground and everyone’s complaining.

That’s a familiar scene to any beachgoer, and it was the scene nearly five years ago, when Short Hills resident Leslie Hsu, now 50, hit the sand with her husband, Greg Besner, now 56, and their two daughters. That’s when Hsu declared: “There has to be a better way.”

The inspiration led the couple to create what they call Sunflow, an innovative beach chair setup (with accessories) that they say is more comfortable and easier to carry than the typical beach paraphernalia. Their invention won them a spot on the investment-appeal TV reality show Shark Tank, where they nearly secured a $1 million deal with investor Kevin O’Leary, nicknamed “Mr. Wonderful.” The handshake arrangement fell through after the taping, but the couple did the show one better and raised $3.5 million from investors.

Morris/Essex Health & Life recently spoke with the pair, who plan an upcoming move down the Shore to Spring Lake.

What sets your chair apart from the competition?

Leslie: We wanted to make it easier to carry and created a patented telescoping backrest, so with the push of a button it retracts. It’s small to carry but opens into a very big chair. I spend quite a bit of time on the beach when I get there, and typical chairs become uncomfortable over time. We set out to change that. Our chair is made with one piece of fabric so it’s almost like a hammock.

Some Shark Tank judges were skeptical of the price—$198 for just the chair or $296 with all the accessories.

Greg: People care a lot about their work-life balance. It seems we’re all working 24/7, being connected all the time, so when we finally do have our earned personal time, people treasure it and will invest. They’ll invest in premium camping or ski gear, or whatever their hobby is, but we found there really weren’t premium beach products.

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Tell us about your experience on Shark Tank.

Leslie: It was just as fun as you can imagine it would be. It’s really amazing how it comes together, and the right questions and information come out and then the final clip is so suspenseful.

They’re really very kind—it’s all genuine smiles because they know it’s intimidating. They try to make every person who walks in take a deep breath and just feel welcome.

How did you feel about the deal with Kevin O’Leary falling through?

Greg: The experience was absolutely amazing.

Leslie came up with this idea almost five years ago, and now we have a company, a product and brand and many happy customers. To be able to show it to the world on TV—what could be better than that? The deals are handshake agreements that happen in a very short time, then there are additional discussions and negotiations. We couldn’t come to a final agreement with Kevin O’Leary, but fortunately we have other investors who are excited about our business. We’ve raised $3.5 million, and that will allow us to make Leslie’s vision of additional products a reality.

You’ve worked together in the past—with Leslie, a former handbag designer, on the creative side and Greg the business side—but this is your first time working solely on one business together.

What’s it like working with your spouse?

Leslie: I think one of the best things about it is we both have the same end goal, and we really stay in our lane. We’re adult enough to know what we don’t do well and experienced enough to know what we do well.

Greg: I could never do this without Leslie— she’s the product visionary and designer and makes the vision come to reality. My background has always been general management—CEO, CFO, COO—the less sexy part of the business.

Designing the product is the heartbeat of the company, but of course you need the rest of it too.

On Shark Tank you spoke about the possibility of more products for Sunflow. What’s next?

Leslie: We’ll have a higher chair—we’re hoping to have that out on the market by spring 2023. And there are other accessories coming that I’m really excited about, and I hope people will agree are very thoughtful.

Greg: Innovating and invention of products is one piece of our growth, but we’re also focused on geographic diversification and expanding to other channels. It all leads to delighting more customers in more places.

—Sarah Nolan

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{ HEALTH NEWS } CHEERS! SHROOMS FOR GOOD MOOD

Mushrooms are rich in protein, vitamins and fiber, but they’ve been found to benefit mental health as well. Recent findings in more than 24,000 adults found that those who ate fungi were less likely to experience depression. Researchers aren’t sure why but suggest that the antioxidants contained in them might lower symptoms of depression.

—Pennsylvania State University

People who drank moderately—one drink per day— were less likely to suffer a cardiovascular event than teetotalers, according to a recent study of some 18,000 older adults.

OH, NUTS!

—European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

Sure, nuts are high in fat, but research has linked eating them to having a lower risk of weight gain and obesity. And they keep you feeling full so you’ll eat less.

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—Current Biology

GET CREATIVE

Research has found that creating art releases chemicals such as dopamine and endorphins, reducing depression and making one feel good.

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WALK TO THINK

SWEAT AND REPEAT

We know walking helps us stay physically fit, but did you know it can also keep you mentally sharp?

Researchers report that briskly walking 40 minutes three days a week improved signaling in the area of the brain associated with cognition.

Need another reason to exercise? Research has found that aerobic activity triggers the production of microbes that produce antiinflammatory molecules in your gut.

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HOW COVID UNCOVERED CANCER

Texas resident Robyn Howard chose CBMC in her native New Jersey to undergo life-changing surgery for kidney cancer—which she only discovered during an ER visit related to coronavirus. ease. “He was confidently unwavering in his decision to proceed swiftly to Not many people can say that a COVID-19 diagnosis has been a ensure that the cancer wouldn’t spread,” Robyn says. “The compassion, blessing in disguise, but Robyn Howard can. In late December 2021 honesty and realistic view of the situation that Dr.Bhalla provided made and at the peak of the Omicron variant, Robyn, a resident of El Paso, the process so much easier.”

TX, wasn’t feeling well and checked herself into a local emergency For example, he assured a nervous Robyn that she’d need to make room. Her COVID test came back positive and her case was severe, some lifestyle adjustments—limit her soda intake, eat more veggies so the doctors administered Remdesivir over the course of three days, and modify her meat consumption—but would be totally healthy with which helps lessen the symptoms and severity of the virus. But by the just one kidney. Robyn also plans to exercise regularly and drink more third treatment, something was off. Robyn was vomiting up blood, water. “I should be doing all of these things anyway, but now there’s something she says she had only seen in the movies. She then had more of an urgency,” she says. “I’m probably going to lose a lot of a CT scan that revealed a mass on her kidney, which was unrelated weight!” to her vomiting (and her COVID). “The doctor there said he was 90 After surgery, Robyn remained in the hospital so staff could monitor percent sure it was cancer,” Robyn recalls. “He told me to get a her pain levels and blood pressure, but she says her recovery was second opinion.” relatively easy—her pain was minimal, the care was exceptional Robyn, 48, immediately called her parents in Jersey and her incision, located just above her naval, was “extremely City—her mom is a nurse and her father has been well done.” treated for two types of cancer over the past 25 “Very rarely can you tell someone that they’re cured of years. Mom told her daughter to come back up to cancer, but she is cured,” says Dr. Bhalla. “That’s because New Jersey so she could be seen by her father’s she was stage 1 and it was picked up early, and the surgery oncologist. So, in January, with her scans and was 100 percent successful resulting in negative margins [for hospital records in tow, Robyn flew to New Jersey to cancer].” see the oncologist and his team who, after examining On March 23, after clearance from Dr. Bhalla, Robyn flew back her, referred her for surgery to Rahuldev Bhalla, M.D., home to her husband and her three children in Texas, requiring urologic oncologist and chairman of the department of occasional ibuprofen for pain management. And this surgery has urology at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) Rahuldev Bhalla, M.D. changed Robyn’s life, but not just because it saved it. and member of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group.

“I have a different type of respect for life now and I’m more “I didn’t have time to process everything,” Robyn says. serious about diving into my passion of working with children and diving “I had two doctors in two different states telling me I have cancer! But my into the arts,” she says. “I’m now more present in the moment and really granddaughter was born at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, and I value family so much more.” knew of its stellar reputation, so I was already comfortable.”

Speaking of family, Robyn learned later on through genetic testing that Robyn’s official diagnosis was stage 1 renal cell carcinoma, or kidney she developed this cancer due to a genetic mutation. Her three children cancer, says Dr. Bhalla—she had a 3-centimeter mass on her kidney, which and her mother are soon getting tested for these markers too.

Dr. Bhalla told her had probably developed in 2019. “Had I not had COVID She needs a scan every six months or so to make sure cancer hasn’t and had them run these tests, I never would’ve known [about this mass],” developed in the remaining kidney, and she plans to include her New says Robyn. “I didn’t have one symptom.”

Jersey doctors in her care in Texas. In fact, her primary care physician Her surgery took place on March 2, 2022, during which Dr. Bhalla will be conducting Zoom calls over the next few months with both of her and his surgical team laparoscopically removed the entire kidney via doctors. three small incisions. “The lesion was so close to the blood vessel that “Dr. Bhalla told me I was just centimeters away from my cancer it would’ve spread if we didn’t take out the whole kidney,” Dr. Bhalla spreading,” Robyn concludes. “He gave me a new lease on life. My family says. “There were multiple conversations about this with the patient and I are beyond blessed and grateful for this gifted doctor and wonderful beforehand, but ultimately, we made the right decision and spared her humanitarian.” from having to do radiation or chemotherapy.”

During these conversations, Dr. Bhalla always made his patient feel at To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bhalla, call 908.604.8464. CBMC, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, is the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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A CALL TO RETURN TO REGULAR SCREENINGS The pandemic interrupted many health screenings—with serious consequences. A colorectal surgeon at CBMC explains why it’s imperative to get back on schedule for these tests and preventive screenings.

Post-surgery, Dr. Gilder and Gang’s oncologist, The COVID-19 pandemic has upended many aspects Michael Scoppetuolo, M.D., medical director of The of our lives, including normal health care. In the past Cancer Center at CBMC, determined that Gang did two years, many people have cancelled important not need any further treatments, but will be evaluated elective procedures, which has led to a substantial regularly for any changes. decline in cancer screening, according to the American Gang, a marathon runner who’s in “very good shape,” Cancer Society (ACS).

“We’re seeing a lot of bad things resulting from COVID Dr. Gilder says, quickly regained his strength and, just six weeks later, was back to his normal running routine not allowing us to find things early,” when cancer is and training for his seventh marathon in Philadelphia most easily and successfully treated, says Mark Gilder, this November—just one year since surgery. Now cancerM.D., a colorectal surgeon affiliated with Cooperman free, Gang says it’s important to “listen to your body.

Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) and a member of You know yourself better than anyone else. If you have a the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. “We lost a problem, take action.” lot of ground with prevention. We were doing a At 39, Gang was not a candidate for regular pretty good job, but now we have to kind of screening; had he been, the test may have reinvent the wheel a bit, and get back to caught his disease in its earliest stages before prevention.” it became cancerous. There are several Gilder notes that, in his specialty, options for testing, according to the ACS, screening guidelines have changed including stool-based tests, DNA testing recently. In the past, regular screening and imaging tests. But the gold standard is for colorectal cancer typically started colonoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure at age 50 for those at average risk that allows the surgeon to see inside the for the disease. Now, most health colon and rectum and remove any growths, organizations, like the American Cancer called polyps, to test for signs that they could Society, the American Society of Colon become cancerous. and Rectal Surgeons and the Centers Mark Gilder, M.D. Dr. Gilder adds that some insurance for Disease Control and Prevention, put companies have not been quick to update the starting age at 45 for average-risk their coverage to meet the new 45-and-older individuals. (See risk categories at right.) recommendations, and initially may not cover the Early detection can make a world of difference. expenses of the screening. “This is a situation where, Take the case of Gang (he prefers to use one name), clearly, lives are saved, but unfortunately some insurance a 39-year-old who started having abdominal pain companies are delaying this. It’s very frustrating for all of and irregular bowel movements. Three different us [in his field],” he says. If a patient’s insurance initially gastrointestinal specialists misdiagnosed him with denies coverage, his team can try to authorize it on a diverticulitis and treated him with antibiotics. When case-by-case basis.

Gang’s symptoms persisted, he was referred to Dr. Dr. Gilder’s final word is to take the screening Gilder, who suspected an abnormal growth and guidelines seriously. The preparations needed are much recommended that Gang get a colonoscopy. The easier and more flexible to accommodate one’s work procedure confirmed he had an obstructive mass, and requirements, the sedation required is minimal, there a biopsy found that it was cancerous. Six days later, is no pain and the recovery is quick. Most importantly, on November 16, 2021, Dr. Gilder performed surgery to screening saves lives. remove the tumor.

ACS GUIDELINES

The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45.

People who are in good health and with a life expectancy of more than 10 years should continue regular colorectal cancer screening through the age of 75.

For people ages 76 through 85, the decision to be screened should be based on a person’s preferences, life expectancy, overall health and prior screening history. People over the age of 85 should no longer get colorectal cancer screening.

For screening, people are considered to be at average risk if they do not have: • A personal history of colorectal cancer or certain types of polyps.

• A family history of colorectal cancer.

• A personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease).

• A confirmed or suspected hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer or HNPCC).

• A personal history of getting radiation to the abdomen (belly) or pelvic area to treat a prior cancer.

Those at higher risk may need to begin screening earlier. Talk to your doctor to assess your risk and screening schedule.

To learn more about colorectal cancer treatment or to make an appointment, go to 973.322.0250 or rwjbh.org/colonscreening.

CBMC, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, is the state’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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WHEN ASTHMA ATTACKS

It can be difficult to distinguish if your child has a common cold or cough or a more severe respiratory condition like asthma. A pediatric pulmonologist at CBMC explains.

Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, according to the American Lung Association. But no child should have to suffer from shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and/or chest pain when the condition itself is so manageable (though not curable).

Anas Al-Turki, M.D., a pediatric pulmonologist at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s Pediatric Specialty Center at West Orange and a member of the RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, explains why it’s important to see a specialist if your child is exhibiting asthma symptoms, what treatment options are available, triggers to avoid and more.

After diagnosis, how do you work with patients and their parents to keep their asthma under control?

I tell my patients to use an inhaler at the first sign of a cold, or if they have coughing, a runny nose, chest pain or chest tightness. Additionally, those who play sports or exercise should use an inhaler 15–20 minutes prior to activity.

Other than inhalers, what are some other treatment options that you prescribe?

There are a large variety of inhalers, as well as nebulizers, chewable pills, liquid pills and, for severe cases, injections. The treatment plan depends on the patient.

symptoms or asthma. This is one of the main reasons they should seek out a specialist—to help answer this question.

So many other things can mimic asthma such as an upper respiratory tract infection and foreign body aspiration, especially in toddlers if they put something in their mouth and it goes into their lung. Part of my job as a pediatric pulmonologist is to help patients figure out what their triggers are so they can avoid them and overall improve their health.

From a physiological perspective, what is asthma?

It’s when your airway is sensitive, so it constricts or narrows in response to various allergens or factors such as dust, pollen, cat dander, dog dander and exercise. There are two main types: virusinduced asthma, which is triggered by a cold and usually presents in toddlers and younger kids, and allergic-asthma, which is found more in older kids and during allergy season.

What are the main symptoms?

The big ones are shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, chest pain and sometimes low exercise tolerance. Each child is different, but symptoms usually start in the toddler years or in the teenage years at age 13 or 14. Most of the time patients outgrow asthma by their 20s and 30s.

How do you work with the multidisciplinary team at CBMC to treat these patients?

We’re a very well-rounded team with multiple pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, a nurse, a social worker and allergists, as well as other specialists such as ENTs and cardiologists [who help treat] the chest pain.We perform what’s called pulmonary function testing, where we look at the function of the lungs. It’s a simple, noninvasive procedure where we use a computer to gauge how strong the lungs Anas Al-Turki, M.D. are.

We know spring is a big time for allergies, but what are the summer triggers?

Heat and humidity are big factors for asthma. I always advise patients [with asthma] to use a dehumidifier at home and avoid heat and humidity as much as possible in the summer months.

When should a parent get their child checked out by a specialist?

It’s very hard for family members and even pediatricians to distinguish between coughing and cold

To learn more about the Pediatric Specialty Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, call 973.322.6900 or go to rwjbh.org/cbmcpediatrics.

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Whoever your heart beats for, our hearts beat for you.

New Jersey’s top TAVR program.

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

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ACTIVITIES WE LOVE Our counties are packed with green grass, scenic waterways and open spaces where you can soak up fresh air. Head out and enjoy the great outdoors!

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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. & 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

BIKING:

Cyclists (and horseback riders, joggers and hikers), rejoice!

The impressive 35-mile Patriots’ Path is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise and extends across the entirety of Morris County, from East Hanover to Washington Township.

The trail system is comprised of biking, hiking and equestrian paths, and includes plenty of open green spaces to enjoy. It links several 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.

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

FISHING:

Known more for water skiing, tubing and wakeboarding, Morris County’s Budd Lake is the spot for schools of both small- and large-mouth bass just waiting to tug at your line. There’s also the 2,600-acre Lake Hopatcong, which boasts some of the state’s best freshwater fishing. You’ll be sure to reel in trout, hybrid stripers and catfish, to name a few.

Over in Essex County, there are plenty of trout to catch at Verona Park Lake. This smaller body of water (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. To obtain a license, visit nj.gov/dep/fgw/fishneed.htm.

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GROVER CLEVELAND PARK Brookside Ave. & Runnymede Rd. Essex Fells HILLTOP RESERVATION 255 Fairview Ave. Verona IRVINGTON PARK Grove St. & Lyons Ave. Irvington

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GOLF:

Practice your putts and straighten out your swing at one of the driving ranges in Morris and Essex or head straight to the course— there are several greens to choose from in our area.

MORRIS: ANCHOR GOLF CENTER 21 Rte. 10 E. Whippany 973.887.0898 anchorgolfcenter.com BERKSHIRE VALLEY GOLF COURSE 28 Cozy Lake Rd. Oak Ridge 973.208.0018 berkshirevalleygc.com FLANDERS VALLEY GOLF COURSE 81 Pleasant Hill Rd. Flanders 973.584.5382 flandersvalleygc.com KNOLL GOLF CLUB WEST 990 Greenbank Rd. Boonton 973.263.7110 knollgolfclub.com KNOLL GOLF CLUB EAST 1130 Knoll Rd. Lake Hiawatha 973.263.7115 knollgolfclub.com MEADOWS GOLF CLUB 79 Two Bridges Rd. Lincoln Park 973.696.7212 meadowsgolfcourse.com MT. FREEDOM GOLF 1275 Sussex Tpk. Randolph Township 973.895.9898 mtfreedomgolf.com PINCH BROOK GOLF COURSE 234 Ridgedale Ave. Florham Park 973.377.2039 pinchbrookgc.com

SUNSET VALLEY GOLF COURSE 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

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You may love spending time in your yard, but the county’s greenery scene is not to be missed. Head to one of the many parks in the county, where you can take a leisurely stroll along a well-manicured path, ride your bike, launch a canoe or kayak or try your hand at fishing.

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

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

LEWIS MORRIS PARK 270 Mendham Rd. Morris Township

BRANCH BROOK PARK Lake St. & Park Ave. Newark

LOANTAKA BROOK RESERVATION 468 South St. Morristown

BROOKDALE PARK Watchung Ave. Bloomfield

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KINGSLAND PARK 258 Rutgers Place 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 VAILSBURG 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.

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There’s no better place to escape daily life, clear your head and relax than at the beach. Luckily, we live a quick car ride away from pristine beaches—some with bustling boardwalks, others more suited for those seeking peace and quiet. So grab your lounge chairs, slather on that sunscreen and get outside.

ALLENHURST

Description: This beach club has perks for members (pool access, cabanas etc.), but nonmembers are given access to all beach 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. Don’t miss the annual Allenhurst Labor Day Weekend tradition where the ocean is dyed green—the borough has been doing this 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: Come play on the beach with family and stroll down the streets that inspired The Boss himself. With iconic music venues, art galleries and buildings in Victorian, Gothic, Federal Revival and other styles, Asbury Park has something for everyone.

Beach fees: $6 daily for adults (Monday–Friday), $9 weekends and holidays, free for 12 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 from September through mid-May, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.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, Victorianesque bed and breakfasts to a boardwalk with live music and street fairs. Want to do more than just sit and tan? You can surf or boat at Woodland Avenue and East End Avenue beaches.

Beach fees: $10 per person for ages 12 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.

Beach fees: $10 daily for adults, free for 13 and under, active military members and veterans.

Passes must be purchased before arriving at the booth 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

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BRADLEY BEACH

Description: Those looking to escape the Jersey Shore crowds will find solace at Bradley 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.

Beach fees: $12 for adults; kids 11 and under are free. Admission is free for active military members and their spouses, and 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.

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

Beach parking: Free street parking Pets: No pets allowed.

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LOCH ARBOUR

Description: Loch Arbour is small, spanning just two long blocks and one-tenth 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.

Beach fees: $10 per person Monday-Thursday; $12 on Friday through Sunday and holidays.

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

Pets: 8th Avenue Dog Beach in Asbury Park is at the border of Loch Arbour, at which dogs are allowed after 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 (and home to New Jersey’s biggest July 4th celebration, OceanFest), 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.

Beach fees: $5 on weekdays, $7 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 parking lot where most beachgoers park is $10 for the day on weekends. Pier Village has free but limited parking too.

Pets: No pets permitted.

For more information, call 732.222.7000

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Above, from left: The pier at Belmar is a popular destination for shutterbugs, especially during sunrise; Asbury Park’s boardwalk includes games, amusements, shops and plenty of food to keep everyone entertained during summer.

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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.

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 on-street 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 Fisherman’s Cove Conservation, a riverfront park with a small dog-friendly beach area.

For more information, call 732.223.2514

MONMOUTH BEACH

Description: Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion is where you’ll find sand and sun and plenty of space to sprawl out with your beach gear. It’s clean and well-kept, but isn’t the beach for you if you’re looking for a boardwalk and/or lots of restaurants at which to grab a bite.

Beach fees: $10 for a daily pass Beach parking: Street parking is free but limited; otherwise, try the free municipal lot located near the pavilion.

Pets: Pets are not permitted For more information, call 732.229.2204

Above, from left: It’s easy to catch some rays (with sunscreen, of course) in Ocean Grove—just grab a seat along the boardwalk or spread out a blanket on the pristine sand; beachgoers who prefer a more quiet afternoon for sunbathing or for fishing, Spring Lake is the answer for beachgoers who prefer a quiet morning of fishing or a peaceful afternoon of sunbathing. There are plenty of pups playing in the sand in the fenced-in portion near Pitney Avenue.

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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.

Beach fees: $8 per person; children 11 and under are free. Note that for the 2022 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.

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

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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.

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: 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.

Beach fees: $10 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

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-of-the-century architecture and charming restaurants and shops.

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 along the four-block stretch of parking along the boardwalk.

Pets: Prohibited on the beach until Sept. 30.

For more information, call 732.449.9335

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ALL DECKED OUT

A Summit family sought to make their outdoor structure more spacious without sacrificing a beloved backyard—or a certain tree.

Text by Donna Rolando

Design by Distinctively Outdoors Photography by Michael Einreinhof, Arclight Images

Designers answered the challenge of a large tree with a twotier structure that at least doubles the old deck’s outdoor living space. The couple lived here five years before embarking on this deck do-over.

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Top left: Perfect for day or night, the new deck offers stylish seating clusters, like this natural teak arrangement.

Bottom left: The cable railing system blurs the connection between deck and yard and comes with cap lighting homeowner Matthew is “super glad we did.” Right: French doors open to the upper deck, but the outdoor living area is accessible from both sides of the property.

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An earth-friendly Summit family never gave up the green grass as they pursued an outdoor redesign, updating their clumsy old deck to make it an entertainment mecca.

Their new, two-tier structure is big enough for the entire gang, with multiple modern seating clusters and a holiday-size table, but it doesn’t compromise a cherished backyard. And that was key, because while decks are a snap for parties, this family felt there was no substitute for grass, especially with the little ones.

“It was, hands down, one of the best investments we’ve made,” says homeowner Matthew. “Our previous deck was in rough shape and relatively unusable. Now we are out there all the time hosting guests.

It’s transformed our backyard.”

With this design by Distinctively Outdoors in Parsippany–Troy Hills, put into effect during COVID and completed in late 2020, Matthew and his wife Joanna always feel close to their two school-age children, even when they’re playing in the yard. That’s because of an elegant cable railing system from Deckorators that doesn’t obstruct the view and offers built-in cap lighting for nighttime use.

“That was the one thing they really wanted, to see through to their backyard,” says Laura Coyne, designer/general manager of Distinctively Outdoors.

Of course, any project has its challenges, and for this new deck it was a rather large tree. A chainsaw was out of the question. Yet building around the tree would sacrifice gathering space, Coyne says. The solution? “We changed the whole flow of their outside space, and we made it work.” So, while the tree reined in the top deck, it had no impact whatsoever on the larger deck a few stairs down—a combo that at least doubled their space.

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Outdoors to design a space that spans the entire width of the colonial. This deck does not include an outdoor kitchen, although Distinctively Outdoors has done many that have that feature. For the present, the couple wanted to focus on creating an outdoor gathering area. But, Coyne says, the deck was built so as to accommodate barbecue features in the future. “Everything starts with the right design,” says Coyne.

For oneness with the environment, the couple chose khaya, a walnut brown, from Deckorators Voyage composite decking, which designers bordered in black like a picture frame. As other finishing touches, Deckorators Pro contractor Mercury Decks enclosed the staircases and below the deck, while avoiding potentially unsightly seams in the decking.

The designers staged the furniture, and it was an instant hit, a mixture of teak sofas on the lower level and Savannah brown wicker seating above, with Dune-colored performance cushions that can withstand both the elements and the kids.

One of today’s sought-after materials is weathered cement, which gives a variety of tables on this deck a sleek but sturdy look. In contrast to stone, comfort is king with the companion handwoven-wicker chairs, Coyne adds. Weathered cement extends its charm to a pedestal table and a waterfall-edge console paired with versatile poufs that serve as a table or chair.

The teak seating cluster on the lower level abounds in natural beauty “from the oldest part of the tree,” Coyne says.

Before Distinctively Outdoors stepped in, the family wrestled with a basic deck that didn’t suit outdoor living. Now,, get-togethers are the joy they should be. “It worked perfectly,” says Matthew. “We preserved everything that we intended but still gave the backyard a fresh, modern look.”

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A PERFECT START

Whether you’re up at the crack of dawn or wait until brunch for your first munch, these three casserole dishes provide plenty of fuel—and flavor— for the day.

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FRENCH SAVOYARDE WITH BACON, CHEESE AND LEEKS Yields 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n▢ 8 eggs, lightly beaten with a fork n▢ 2 tsp. butter n▢ 2 Tbs. olive oil n▢ 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes n▢ 6 rashers bacon, chopped n▢ 2 medium onion, chopped n▢ 2 oz. Gruyere cheese, roughly grated n▢ salt and black pepper, freshly ground n▢ Gruyere cheese, freshly grated, for serving n▢ 1 spring onion, finely chopped, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium-sized frying pan measuring 14 inches in diameter, melt the butter and oil together over medium heat. Place the potatoes in the pan and fry them for about 10 minutes, tossing regularly and cooking until they are lightly golden and almost cooked through.

Add the bacon and onion to the pan and continue to cook these for a further 10 minutes or until the onion has softened.

Preheat the grill to the highest setting. Season the eggs with pepper and just a pinch of salt (it will get more saltiness from the bacon).

Arrange ¾ of the grated Gruyere cheese over the ingredients in the pan. Turn the heat up and pour in the eggs. Using a palette knife or spatula, draw the outside of the omelette inward, allowing the liquid egg to escape around the edges. At this point, your omelette will still look a little liquid on top. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese, then place the pan under the grill for less than 10 seconds to set the top.

“This recipe is rich and heavy, but instead of focusing on what you could remove to make it healthier, think of ingredients you can add, like spinach or mushrooms. Pair it with whole grain toast and fruit on the side.”

— Abbie Gellman and Julie Lopez, chefs and registered dietitians, Culinary Nutrition Studio, Succasunna

Cut into wedges and serve with more freshly grated Gruyere cheese and spring onions.

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FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE WITH SAUTÉED APPLES Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

n▢1 French bread loaf n▢8 large eggs n▢1½ cups milk n▢2 tsp. cinnamon n▢1 Tbs. vanilla extract n▢¼ cup sugar n▢maple syrup, to taste n▢powdered sugar, to taste For the brown sugar cinnamon topping: n▢4 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted n▢2 Tbs. brown sugar n▢1 Tbs. sugar n▢1 tsp. cinnamon n▢ 1/8 tsp. salt For the apple compote: n▢2 Granny Smith apples, sliced ¼-inch thick n▢2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted n▢1 Tbs. orange juice

DIRECTIONS:

Spray a 9x13 baking dish liberally with non-stick cooking spray.

Next, cut or tear your bread into cubes or small pieces and place into a large bowl. Set aside.

In a separate large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and orange juice and whisk until combined.

Pour the mixture over your bread cubes and gently fold until combined. Transfer coated bread to the prepared glass baking dish, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.

“To add more whole grains, swap out the French bread with a hearty whole grain bread, or use half and half. You can also skip the sugar in the bread mixture—there’s plenty of sweetness with the brown sugar topping and apple compote.”

— Abbie Gellman and Julie Lopez, chefs and registered dietitians, Culinary Nutrition Studio, Succasunna

Once ready to bake, remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare your brown sugar cinnamon topping by combining melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.

Spoon mixture evenly over the top of your French toast casserole and bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until it is a light golden brown and your desired level of crispiness.

Place on a wire cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes.

While waiting for casserole to cool bring a sauté pan to medium heat. Add butter, apples and orange juice and sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until apples have softened.

Top with apple compote and sifted powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.

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AMERICAN STRATA WITH HAM, BREAD, ONIONS, CHEESE AND EGGS Yields 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

n 10 cups bread, cubed n 3 cups cooked ham, cubed n▢1½ cup cheddar cheese, grated n 1½ cup Monterey cheese, grated n 9 large eggs n▢2 cups milk n▢1 tsp. salt n▢1 tsp. dry mustard n▢½ tsp. garlic powder n ¼ tsp. black pepper n chives, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Butter or coat with cooking spray a 9x11-inch baking dish. Layer in bread, ham and cheeses.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, mustard, garlic powder and pepper.

Slowly pour over bread, ham, and cheese. Cover with foil and place in the refrigerator overnight.

Take strata out of the fridge. Heat oven to 375°F. Bake for 30 minutes covered. Remove foil and continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and puffy.

Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-8 minutes before serving. Can be stored, covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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MORRIS COUNTY’S

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LAWYERS 2022

TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN MORRIS COUNTY, across more than 30 specialties, Morris/Essex Health & Life contracted DataJoe Research of Boulder, Colorado to facilitate an online peer-vote process and create a Top Morris County Lawyer list. Attorneys throughout the county were asked to select peers whom they deem are the best within their practice 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.

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

David M. Blackwell Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave. Suite 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6390

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

Michael Turner Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 200 Campus Dr. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-735-1604

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

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

BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT Kelly D. Curtin Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC 100 Southgate Pkwy.

Morristown, NJ 07962 973-889-4089

ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION Robert E. Bartkus Anselmi & Carvelli LLP 210 Park Ave., Suite 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-635-6300 AVIATION ADMIRALTY MARITIME AND TRANSPORTATION Justin A. Marchetta Inglesino Webster Wyciskala & Taylor LLC 600 Parsippany Rd. Suite 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

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Alex Kress Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP 200 Campus Dr. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-735-1453 Brian R. Lehrer Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7352 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 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. Suite 307 East Hanover, NJ 07936 973-585-6480

Kevin M. Hahn Mulvaney & Hahn LLC 115 Route 46 West Building F Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-784-3504 James A. Kassis Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7339 Joseph P. LaSala McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP 1300 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-425-8749

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 Diana C. Manning Bressler Amery & Ross PC 325 Columbia Tpke.

Suite 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-660-4439 CONSTRUCTION Joseph R. Haftek, Jr. Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7337

Arthur J. Raimon Arthur J. Raimon Law Office 13 Caruso Rd. Rockaway, NJ 07866 973-957-0138

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

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

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Matthew S. Adams Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7573

Gregg P. Tabakin Fein Such Kahn & Shepard PC 7 Century Dr., Suite 201 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-538-4700

John A. Azzarello Whipple Azzarello LLC 161 Madison Ave. Suite 325 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-267-7300

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

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

Thomas E. Emala McGivney Kluger Clark & Intoccia PC 18 Columbia Tpke.

Suite 300 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-822-1110

CIVIL LAW TRANSACTIONAL Jason D. Navarino Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8440

MORRIS COUNTY TOP LAWYERS

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

Fiona E. Cousland Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-08463 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 Joseph L. Roselle Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7349

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LISTINGS MORRIS COUNTY TOP LAWYERS

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 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 John H. Buonocore, Jr. McKirdy Riskin Olson & DellaPelle PC 201 Littleton Rd., Suite 135 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8900 Anthony F. DellaPelle McKirdy Riskin Olson & DellaPelle PC 201 Littleton Rd., Suite 135 Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-539-8900 Joseph W. Grather McKirdy Riskin Olson & DellaPelle PC 201 Littleton Rd., Suite 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., Suite 240 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-539-1140

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Joseph P. Cadicina Cadicina Law LLC 36 Cattano Ave., 6th Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 973-270-9166

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

Christine Dalena Laufer, Dalena, Jensen, Bradley & Doran, LLC 23 Cattano Avenue Morristown, NJ 07960 973-285-1444

Laurie Newmark Townsend Tamaio & Newmark LLC 100 S. Jefferson Rd. Suite 200 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-840-8970

Carolyn N. Daly Daly & Associates LLC 16 South St., 2nd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 973-292-9222 Francis W. Donahue Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC 44 Whippany Rd. Suite 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556 Jason D. Eveland Eveland & Foster Family Law 55 Madison Ave., Suite 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-285-3173 Sandra C. Fava Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7564 Tanya L. Freeman Offit Kurman 100 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 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 Kaitlyn A. Lapi Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC 44 Whippany Rd. Suite 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556 William P. Lemega Lyons & Associates PC 161 Madison Ave. 3rd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 908-575-9777

David F. Salvaggio Lyons & Associates PC 161 Madison Ave. 3rd Floor Morristown, NJ 07960 908-575-9777 Angela M. Scafuri Cadicina Law LLC 36 Cattano Ave., 6th Floor 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 Tamaio & Newmark LLC 100 S. Jefferson Rd. Suite 200 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-840-8970 Paul Townsend Townsend Tamaio & Newmark LLC 100 S. Jefferson Rd. Suite 200 Whippany, NJ 07981 973-840-8970 Bari Zell Weinberger Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group 119 Cherry Hill Rd. Suite 120 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-520-8822

Debra S. Weisberg Donahue Hagan Klein & Weisberg LLC 44 Whippany Rd. Suite 108A Morristown, NJ 07960 973-467-5556 Cindy Ball Wilson Wilson Family Law LLC 667 Shunpike Rd., Suite 5 Chatham, NJ 07928 973-520-4275 GENERAL PRACTICE Stanley Schwartz Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel PA 44 Whippany Rd. Suite 100 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-622-6200 GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE Scott G. Collins Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8413 Diane N. Hickey Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8528 HEALTH CARE LAW Daniel O. Carroll Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7842 Deborah A. Cmielewski Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7327 Brian M. Foley Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7326

Meghan V. Hoppe Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7351 Jeremy G. Weiss Windels Marx 1 Giralda Farms Madison, NJ 07940 973-966-3213 IMMIGRATION LAW Alka Bahal Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7800 Paul N. Gilbert Law Offices of Paul N. Gilbert 2001 Route 46, Suite 310 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-453-2113 Susan W. Scheer The Scheer Immigration Law Firm 18 Macculloch Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-532-5330 INSURANCE Jessica A. Burt Jab Law LLC 23 Dogwood Dr. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-536-2214 Katharine A. Lechleitner Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass LLP 30A Vreeland Rd. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-494-0600 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

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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

Lisa I. Fried-Grodin Meyers Fried-Grodin LLP 13 1/2 James St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-975-4868 William I. Greenbaum Santomassimo Davis LLP 1 Gatehall Dr., Suite 100 Parsippany, NJ 07054 201-712-1616 Joseph Maddaloni, Jr. Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7330 John J. Peirano McElroy Deutsch Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP 1300 Mount Kemble Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-425-8711 Claudia A. Reis Lenzo & Reis LLC 360 Mount Kemble Ave. Suite 1004 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-845-9922

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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 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.

Suite 300 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-822-1110 Bennet Susser Jardim Meisner & Susser PC 30B Vreeland Rd., Suite 100 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-845-7644 PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE NON-MEDICAL DEFENSE Patrick J. Galligan Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave. Suite 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 Jeffrey T. LaRosa Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7324 Patrick B. Minter Donnelly Minter & Kelly LLC 163 Madison Ave. Suite 320 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-200-6405 REAL ESTATE Joshua Beinhaker Beinhaker & Beinhaker LLC 20 South St., Suite 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 Amanda L. Mulvaney Mulvaney & Hahn LLC 115 Route 46 West Building F Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 973-784-3504 Jason R. Rittie Einhorn Barbarito Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4958 SECURITIES LAW Brian F. Amery Bressler Amery & Ross PC 325 Columbia Tpke.

Suite 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 Daniel R. Korb, Jr. Bressler Amery & Ross PC 325 Columbia Tpke.

Suite 301 Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-660-4424 SEXUAL ABUSE Gary J. Intoccia McGivney Kluger Clark & Intoccia PC 18 Columbia Tpke.

Suite 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 58 Livingston Ave. Dover, NJ 07801 908-930-3277 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. Suite 200 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-832-0841 WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES Ryan Broedlin Broedlin Law LLC 55 Madison Ave., Suite 400 Morristown, NJ 07960 973-879-6117 Jerome A. Deener Fox Rothschild LLP 49 Market St. Morristown, NJ 07960 973-994-7812 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

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Cynthia L. Flanagan Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-540-7331

Howard A. Vex Vex Law LLC 2001 Route 46, Suite 206 Parsippany, NJ 07054 973-567-8127

MORRIS COUNTY TOP LAWYERS

Ira J. Hammer Schenck Price Smith & King LLP 220 Park Ave. Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-631-7859

John M. Loalbo Windels Marx 1 Giralda Farms Madison, NJ 07940 973-966-3239 Stephen J. Pagano Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP 1 Speedwell Ave. Morristown, NJ 07962 973-451-8515 Andrew J. Stamelman Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP 210 Park Ave., 2nd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-302-9714 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Thomas F. Dorn, Jr. Einhorn Barbarito Frost & Botwinick PC 165 E. Main St. Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-4921

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TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

LYONS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 161 Madison Ave., 3rd Floor, Suite 345, Morristown, NJ 07960 908.575.9777 | www.lyonspc.com YOUR LIGHTHOUSE IN THE STORM. ALTHOUGH LYONS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. HAS GROWN TO NOW INCLUDE A TOTAL OF 10 LAWYERS in three locations (Morristown, Somerville and Freehold), it has never deviated from its commitment to provide the personal attention to each and every one of its clients.

The commitment is reflected by the recognition of two of the firm’s lawyers as Morris County Top Lawyers for 2022.

William Lemega is a principal and the managing partner for the firm’s Morristown office. Having handled a great deal of divorce and family law matters throughout his long career, Mr. Lemega has been awarded the designation of Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, which is a designation achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in the state. He has achieved that status by never wavering from his commitment of providing exemplary service to each and every client. Mr. Lemega now devotes his attention to complex matrimonial and family law cases involving high assets and complicated situations that demand a more nuanced approach.

David Salvaggio is the firm’s Senior Counsel and has also been chosen as a New Jersey Super Lawyer. Mr. Salvaggio now 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 current President of the New Jersey Collaborative Law Group. In a Collaborative Divorce, each party has a specially-trained lawyer and the benefit of a neutral family relations specialist and a neutral financial professional. The professionals work as a team to help the spouses craft a settlement that best meets their individual needs as well as the needs of their children. The Collaborative approach often reduces the amount of time and money spouses are forced to spend on their divorce.

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TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

TANYA L. FREEMAN, PRINCIPAL ATTORNEY 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.

In early 2022, Tanya merged her family law practice with the full-service law firm of Offit Kurman, opening the firm’s East Hanover, New Jersey office. This move adds further depth to Offit Kurman’s prominent family law group and gives Tanya the opportunity to expand the range of services available to her clients. As a principal, Tanya can offer legal advice, planning and strategic thinking on a wide range of matters, backed by specialists from across the firm.

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TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

TOWNSEND, TOMAIO & NEWMARK, L.L.C. 100 South Jefferson Rd., Suite 200, Whippany, NJ, 07981 | 973.539.0075 Court Plaza South, West Wing, 21 Main St., 2nd Fl. Suite 207, Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.285.5985 Toll-Free: 866.959.9455 | www.ttnlaw.com “OUR PRIORITY TODAY, IS PROTECTING YOUR TOMORROW”

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

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 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.

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

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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.

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JOSEPH P. CADICINA, ANGELA M. SCAFURI

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

TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

CADICINA LAW, LLC 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 20 years leads this team of respected and recognized matrimonial attorneys. Mr. Cadicina is the Morris County Bar Association Immediate Past President and 2019 President of the Morris County Bar Foundation. Angela M. Scafuri has practiced family law for nearly two decades. Ms. Scafuri serves as the current 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.

JASON D. EVELAND, ESQ. EVELAND & FOSTER FAMILY LAW, L.L.C. DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS 55 Madison Ave. Suite 400, Morristown, NJ 07960 973.285.3173 | www.evelandfosterlaw.com jason@evelandfosterlaw.com TOP LAWYER JASON EVELAND, ESQ. describes himself as being honest with clients, empathizing with them based upon his own experiences witnessing the effects of divorce on family and friends. He also knows how to treat someone going through the turmoil of challenging family matters. After working for large law firms where he honed his research, advocacy, and aggressive litigation skills, Jason saw where he could improve his clients’ outcomes. He opened his firm to give clients full attention, aboveboard legal counsel, and fair rates. Jason, along with his law partner, Elizabeth Foster-Fernandez, Esq., works directly with clients from all walks of life to help them determine what’s worth fighting for and how to creatively solve problems. Jason’s degree in psychology and Master of Arts in Elementary Education deepens his insight into how both adults and children handle sensitive family issues. Clients describe Jason as always available to speak, extremely knowledgeable, and exceptionally detailoriented with a reputation for keeping a close watch on cases so nothing falls through the cracks. If you feel your situation deserves better, contact Eveland & Foster Family Law.

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TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

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 Delmonaco, Gregory Behringer**, Alexis Laufer** and Alyssa Clemente** are active members. *Attorneys named in the New Jersey Super Lawyers List for 2021 **Rising Star

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ROBERT E. BARTKUS ANSELMI & CARVELLI, LLP

210 Park Avenue, Suite 301, Florham Park, NJ 07932 973.635.7831 rbartkus@acllp.com www.acllp.com

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AFTER LITIGATING DOMESTIC US AND INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES in New York and New Jersey federal and state courts for more than 40 years, Robert Bartkus now concentrates his practice at Anselmi & Carvelli, LLP (in Florham Park / Morristown and New York City) as an arbitrator and mediator with the American Arbitration Association (commercial, international, consumer, and complex cases and appeals) and federal district court. He is co-author of NJ Arbitration Handbook; a contributor to Interim Measures for US Arbitration; and a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators; and a Member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. A graduate of Stanford Law School (1976) and Swarthmore College (1968), Bob was on active duty as an officer in the US Navy from 1968 to 1973.

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TO HELP YOU FIND SOME OF THE BEST ATTORNEYS IN ESSEX COUNTY, across more than 30 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.

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APPELLATE LAW Charles X. Gormally Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3111 Bruce D. Greenberg Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador LLC 570 Broad St., Suite 1201 Newark, NJ 07102 973-877-3820 Steven J. Kaflowitz Caruso Smith Picini PC 60 Route 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-667-6000 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 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2006 Deborah E. Nelson Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2390 Janet L. Pennisi The Law Offices of Janet L. Pennisi 225 Millburn Ave. Suite 207 Millburn, NJ 07041 973-379-5665

Thomas P. Zampino Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 202 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200 BANKING AND FINANCIAL Brian Kantar Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2112 Brian Richard Lenker Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3115 Kimberly E. Lomot Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-597-2430 BANKRUPTCY AND WORKOUT Michael R. Caruso Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2109 Bruce H. Levitt Levitt & Slafkes PC 515 Valley St., Suite 10 Maplewood, NJ 07040 973-323-2953 Stuart M. Nachbar Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 2025 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-567-0954 Robert E. Nies Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2012 Richard D. Trenk Trenk Isabel PC 290 W. Mount Pleasant Ave. Building 3, Suite 2350 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-533-1000

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Scott A. Zuber Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2046 BUSINESS LAW Keith A. Krauss Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-4441 Veronica H. Montagna McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-7948 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 Beth G. Baldinger Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 Daniel D. Barnes Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2097 Arthur D. Bromberg Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin PC 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 302 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-618-4166 Daniel B. Devinney Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200

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Adam M. Epstein Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 Amos Gern Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin PC 105 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-9200 Stephen R. Loeb The Law Office of Stephen R. Loeb 3 Rosemont Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 212-766-5268 Jennifer Mara Baldassare & Mara LLC 570 Broad St., Suite 900 Newark, NJ 07102 973-200-4066 David A. Mazie Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 Michael J. Rankin Kozyra & Hartz LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550

Jessica K. Formichella Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP 100 Mulberry St.,15th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 973-757-1015 David M. Freeman Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 Raj Gadhok Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-736-4600 Ronald L. Israel Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2045

Rosaria A. Suriano Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3129

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

CORPORATE FINANCE MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS Michelle J. Delaney Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2134

Damian P. Conforti Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-736-4600

Alyce C. Halchak Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973 596 4657 Eileen Overbaugh Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 212-419-5848

Chelsea P. Jasnoff Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2140

Glenn L. Stein Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2164

Mauro G. Tucci, Jr. Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2088

Edward B. Stevenson Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2173

CONSTRUCTION Lisa Lombardo Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4481

CRIMINAL DEFENSE Matthew E. Beck Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2024

CIVIL LAW TRANSACTIONAL Casey Gocel Mandelbaum Barrett PC 3 Becker Farm Rd., Suite 105 Joseph Lubertazzi, Jr. Roseland, NJ 07068 McCarter & English LLP 973-736-4600 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 COMMERCIAL 973-639-2082 LITIGATION Adam K. Derman James S. Rehberger Chiesa Shahinian & Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Giantomasi PC Smith LLP 1 Boland Dr. 1 Riverfront Plz., Suite 800 West Orange, NJ 07052 Newark, NJ 07102 973-530-2027 973-577-6247

Jeffrey S. Chiesa Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2050 Jenny Chung Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2059

Francis M. Giantomasi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2073 Marco A. Laracca Bio & Laracca PC 331 Central Ave. Orange, NJ 07050 973-675-6006 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 Remi L. Spencer Spencer & Associates Counselors at Law LLC 414 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 305 West Orange, NJ 07052 973-731-2161 EDUCATION George M. Holland Law Offices Of George M. Holland 8 Hillside Ave., Suite 103 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-893-5467 ELDER LAW Frank R. Campisano Sedita Campisano & Campisano LLC 55 Lane Rd., Suite 170 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-787-0299

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Yale S. Hauptman Hauptman & Hauptman PC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-2287 EMINENT DOMAIN Thomas J. Trautner, Jr. Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2079

Scott D. Danaher Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200 Thomas J. DeCataldo Skoloff & Wolfe PC 293 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Livingston, NJ 07039 973-232-2994 Laura Guinta Gencarelli Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200 Judith A. Hartz Kozyra & Hartz LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550 Corinne B. Maloney Hellring Lindeman Goldstein & Siegal LLP 1 Gateway Ctr., 8th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 973-621-9020

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

Abigail J. Remore Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2114

Steven M. Resnick Ziegler, Resnick & Epstein 651 Old W. Mount Pleasant Ave., Suite 150 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-878-4373

GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE Angelo J. Genova Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-7100

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

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Christine A. Amalfe Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4829

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

HEALTH CARE LAW Lani M. Dornfeld Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3136

Carl J. Soranno Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3127 Tremain L. Stanley Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2386 Susan Reach Winters Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2023 Michelle A. Wortmann Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa LLC 425 Eagle Rock Ave. Suite 100 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-274-5200 GENERAL PRACTICE Joseph M. Campisano Sedita Campisano & Campisano LLC 55 Lane Rd., Suite 170 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-787-0299 Christine I. Gannon Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP 100 Mulberry St.,15th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 973-757-1017

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 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 Barry Liss Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973 596 4483 James A. Robertson Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP 75 Livingston Ave. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-577-1784 Victoria Vaskov Sheridan Epstein Becker & Green PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-8296

INSURANCE Anthony Bartell McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-2062 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 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2178 Michael J. Brown Michael J. Brown Law Office LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor 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 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2025

Matthew M. Collins Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3151 Lindsay A. Dischley Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2110 Brigette N. Eagan Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-535-7114

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

Barry A. Kozyra Kozyra & Hartz LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 2300 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-740-1550

Bruce M. Pitman Starr, Gern, Davison & Rubin PC 105 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 401 Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-9200

ESSEX COUNTY TOP LAWYERS

Eric R. Goldberg Goldberg Law Group 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-397-5432

Ty Hyderally Hyderally & Associates PC 33 Plymouth St., Suite 202 Montclair, NJ 07042 973-509-8500 Ilana Levin McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-849-4289 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 R. Rubin Rubin Employment Law 695 Route 46 West Suite 404 Fairfield, NJ 07004 973-787-8442

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LISTINGS ESSEX COUNTY TOP LAWYERS

Melissa A. Salimbene Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2092

Dennis M. Toft Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2014

Marie L. Mathews Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2099

David Kessler Kessler Law LLC 354 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Suite 2250 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-510-2912

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

NON-PROFIT ATTORNEYS Avi D. Kelin Genova Burns LLC 494 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-646-3267

Matthew P. O’Malley Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry 3 Becker Farm Rd. 4th Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-623-7791

Cecilia I. Lassiter Sills Cummis & Gross PC One Riverfront Plz. Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-5590

PRODUCT LIABILITY David M. Estes Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898

REAL ESTATE Ivette P. Alvarado Sills Cummis & Gross PC One Riverfront Plz. Newark, NJ 07102 973-643-4283

Catherine P. Wells Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2051 Amy Komoroski Wiwi Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Lowenstein Dr. Roseland, NJ 07068 973-597-2336 LAND USE AND ENVIRONMENT Lawrence S. Cutalo O’Toole Scrivo LLC 14 Village Park Rd. Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 973-559-9812 Lisa A. John Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2083 Amanda A. Konarski K&L Gates LLP 1 Newark Ctr., 10th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 973-848-4000 Jennifer M. Porter Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2071 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

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Petar Kuridza Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP 1 Riverfront Plz., Suite 800 Newark, NJ 07102 973-792-8741 Matthew R. Mendelsohn Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 H. Lockwood Miller III Goldberg Segalla LLP 1037 Raymond Blvd.

Suite 1010 Newark, NJ 07102 973-681-7012 Adam M. Slater Mazie Slater Katz & Freeman LLC 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

2nd Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 973-228-9898 PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE NON-MEDICAL DEFENSE David M. Dugan Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2078

Paul J. Burr Burr Legal Services LLC 309 Orange Rd. Montclair, NJ 07042 973-783-5088 Edward J. Butler, Jr. McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-6938 Andrew J. Camelotto Gibbons PC 1 Gateway Ctr. Newark, NJ 07102 973-596-4573 Francis J. Giantomasi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2022

Jeffrey A. Petit McCarter & English LLP 100 Mulberry St. Newark, NJ 07102 973-639-8460 Allen J. Popowitz Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3134 SECURITIES LAW Michael Critchley, Jr. Critchley Kinum & Denoia 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 SEXUAL ABUSE Diane E. Sammons Nagel Rice LLP 103 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-618-0400

Gemma M. Giantomasi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2066

TAX LAW Heidi I. Hansen Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2056

Bruce E. Gudin Ehrlich Petriello Gudin Plaza & Reed PC 60 Park Pl., Suite 1016 Newark, NJ 07102 973-854-6704

David J. Ritter Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3117

Alan R Hammer Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3113

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

TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL Michelle A. Schaap Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 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 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2018 David J. Ritter, Jr. Brach Eichler LLC 101 Eisenhower Pkwy.

Roseland, NJ 07068 973-403-3105 Michelle Bergeron Spell Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2177 Sam Stein Randall & Stein PA 70 S. Orange Ave. Suite 100 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-994-4710 Daniel A. Swick Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC 1 Boland Dr. West Orange, NJ 07052 973-530-2174 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION Andrew F. Garruto Garruto & Calabria LLC 609 Franklin Ave. Nutley, NJ 07110 973-661-4455 Richard B. Rubenstein Rubenstein Berliner & Shinrod LLC 70 S. Orange Ave. Suite 205 Livingston, NJ 07039 973-520-5553

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TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

DEBORAH E. NELSON CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC

830 Morris Turnpike, 4th Floor, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 One Boland Dr., West Orange, NJ 07052 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.

Please scan the QR code for more information about Deborah E. Nelson and her client reviews.

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TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

SUSAN REACH WINTERS CHAIR, FAMILY LAW GROUP CHIESA SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI PC 830 Morris Turnpike, 4th Floor, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 One Boland Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052 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.

BRACH EICHLER LLC 101 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey 07068 973.228.5700 | www.bracheichler.com

WHY YOU NEED BRACH EICHLER’S TEAM WE HAVE EXPERIENCE WHERE IT COUNTS. Our lawyers think like business people. We provide strategic and creative solutions, and offer pragmatic advice that keeps your business objectives top-of-mind. Brach Eichler offers a wide range of services to its individual and business clients including: • Banking, Corporate Transactions & Financial Services • Cannabis Industry • Criminal Defense & Government Investigations • Environmental and Land Use • Family Law Services • Healthcare Law

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Brach Eichler’s attorneys reside in Roseland, New Jersey; New York; and West Palm Beach, Florida. Since its founding in 1967, Brach Eichler has forged collegial and collaborative partnerships with our clients to help their businesses succeed.

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SNYDER SARNO D’ANIELLO MACERI & DA COSTA LLC

425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 100, Roseland, NJ 07068 973.274.5200 19 Cattano Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 973.922.3900

Snyder Sarno D’Aniello Maceri & da Costa (SSDMD) was built on the principle of practicing law exceptionally and uniquely. Founded over 12 years ago, each attorney is carefully chosen for an unparalleled dedication to the law and recognized experience in all aspects of Family Law, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters. By integrating talent and expertise, the attorneys and staff form a collaborative team delivering highquality outcomes on complex and often extremely sensitive issues.

With offices in Hackensack, Roseland, Bridgewater, and the opening of its fourth office in Morristown, SSDMD represents clients throughout all of New Jersey, crediting expansion as a direct result of the strong, supportive legal counsel that is given to each client.

401 Hackensack Avenue, Suite 706, Hackensack, NJ 07601 201.488.3366 440 Route 22 East, Suite 170, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 908.927.0200 www.snydersarno.com

TOP LAWYERS PROFILES

SCOTT D. DANAHER DANIEL B. DEVINNEY LAURA GUINTA GENCARELLI ANGELO SARNO MICHELLE A. WORTMANN THOMAS P. ZAMPINO

Combining the skills of proven attorneys has allowed SSDMD, repeatedly, to achieve positive outcomes and obtain substantial settlements in highprofile matters. In a recent medical malpractice case, Partner Paul M. da Costa successfully achieved a $32 million settlement for the families of residents at the Menlo Park and Paramus Veterans Homes whose deaths were attributed to COVID-19. In another recent achievement, Managing Partner Angelo Sarno successfully argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court that the requirement of independent legal counsel for palimony agreements is unconstitutional. SSDMD is proud of its growth and addition

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TOP LAWYER MELISSA CIPRIANO works hand and hand with her team to present practical legal advice. At the helm, Ms Cipriano, who holds an MBA, has a distinctive connection to her family law clients. As a child of divorce and a divorcee herself, she brings a unique understanding of the challenges litigants face as they move through one of the most emotionally and financially complex areas of law.

The Firm is constantly recognized by peers and clients- rated Superb by AVVO- as skillful, compassionate advisors in the field of family law. Ms Cipriano is masterful in helping couples navigate the mediation process as a qualified family court mediator. She is trained in the collaborative law process and is adept at negotiating settlement for her clients.

The attorneys and staff at Cipriano Law Offices work as a cohesive team always placing the client and there needs at the forefront of the representation.

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ASK THE TOP REAL ESTATE AGENT

What are the winning tips to win in a competitive market?

Today’s real estate market is red-hot! And, whether you are looking to buy or sell, you should be ready for some intense competition. Consider these tips on how to navigate the market.

HOMEOWNERS: Don’t wait to sell.

Real estate, like all markets, is cyclical and home sales activity follows a relatively steady, 17-year cycle. According to historic data as well as the many factors that are influencing today’s hot market, it appears we are reaching the peak.

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Interest rates are still near their all-time low but are starting to rise.

Buyers are plentiful but some are getting priced out of the market.

Home prices are elevated but as inventory grows, prices should level off or drop.

BUYERS: Empower your offer.

Don’t lowball. Avoid contingencies. Align your closing with the seller’s needs. But before anything, get preapproved for a mortgage. The Mortgage Advisor on my team can make that happen in minutes. Plus, they will consult on Weichert programs that let you: • • •

Find the perfect mortgage from our vast selection of financial products.

Enjoy an on-time closing...guaranteed.

Stand out in a multi-bid situation.

My Weichert All Under One Roof Team of advisors and I work together to help you select, finance, insure, protect and close on time as part of a single integrated transaction. I manage everything for you, making your experience as simple, enjoyable and rewarding as possible. So, if you are ready to move to a new home or thinking about right-sizing, reach out to me today! I am always available to provide tips, offer guidance or share the latest local area market trends.

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Jillayne Southren | Sales Associate, Weichert Realtors Weichert’s Chairman of the Board NCJAR Circle of Excellence, 2021 Platinum Level 20 Madison Ave. Morristown, NJ 07960 C: 201.650.3722 | O: 973-539-8000 | www.jillsouthren.com

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ASK THE TOP REAL ESTATE AGENT

Are we in a housing bubble?

No. The housing market is hot, but leading economists agree that it is more likely to cool down than to crash. The cool down may come due to rising interest rates that put pressure on the buyer.

But because there is still such a low supply of homes - especially in our area - a crash like we saw in 2008 is unlikely. In the first three months of 2022 there were actually fewer new listings on the market than there were in 2021, during the same period of time.

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If you are thinking of making a move, I would not wait. Higher interest rates mean buyers have less capital available to put towards the purchase price. If you are not quite ready to move but are curious about listing your home, there may be some options for you. Call me, we can figure it out together.

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Jackie Scura | Broker/Sales Associate, Compass Realtors 1 High St Court, Morristown NJ 07960 C: 973.214.9488 | O: 973.315.8180 www.jackiescura.com | jackiescura@gmail.com

How can a buyer compete and WIN in this “crazy” seller’s real estate market?

1. Have a current mortgage pre-approval, or documentation of Proof of Funds if paying Cash; stronger still- have the pre-approval go through underwriting; 2. Make it your best offer from the start- you may only get one chance to make an impression; 3. Put down a strong deposit to show you are committed; 4. The smaller the mortgage, the stronger your offer will be considered; 5. Waive, cap or limit contingencies- limit inspections, waive appraisal if possible; 6. Shorten timelines- have inspection quickly; close quickly; MORRIS

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7. Be thoughtful of Seller’s needs- closing date, Use & Occupancy; 8. Keep the offer Straight-forward and Uncomplicated; Have an EXPERIENCED Realtor working for you. Someone that can guide you and give the best advice geared to your circumstances and has the respect of their colleagues. This is a challenging market.

Have someone by your side with the expertise to navigate it with you. That’s invaluable.

Enid Davis | Sales Associate, The Davis Group #1 Sales Team 2021 - NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 670 Main Road., Towaco, NJ 07082 C: 973.714.4422 | O: 973.335.5700 | F: 973.547.3372 | EnidLDavis@gmail.com | www.EnidDavisRealtor.com

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Thinking about Selling Your Home?

The time is NOW! Homes are still selling historically high. You will be pleasantly surprised when you hear the astonishing news regarding the value of your home. Multiple bids $10,000-$200,000 or more above list when a house is priced perfectly. Mortgage rates are now in the low 5’s but still low enough to keep buyers interested in pursuing their next home.

Not sure where to go? Some sellers are renting in the meantime to reap the benefits of the market.

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Little Red Dynamo

Nutritionally speaking, the raspberry, a tasty fruit with a silent “p,” packs a potent punch.

The raspberry isn’t really a berry, botanically speaking. Part of the rose family, it’s actually several species of the genus Rubus, including Rubus idaeus (the European red raspberry) and Rubus occidentalis (the North American “black” raspberry). Growing on a bush three to six feet high, it’s cultivated in temperate zones the world over.

Raspberries have a bumpy, “aggregate” quality: A fruit is made up of roughly a hundred tiny blobs called drupelets, each containing a seed.

So is its cousin the blackberry (also not technically a berry!), but here’s a difference: Pluck a blackberry from the vine and you’ll get its stem (called the torus) too; do that with a raspberry and its torus stays on the plant, leaving the fruit with an indentation.

Greek mythology would have you believe red raspberries get their color from the blood of the nymph Ida, who sought to comfort Zeus. (Modern science tips its hat to the Greeks with that idaeus name, but attributes the hue to water-soluble pigments called anthocyanins instead.) The Roman agricultural writer Palladius wrote of raspberries, and their seeds were found in Roman Britain.

Centuries later, Edward I (reign 1272–1307) was said to be the first to call officially for the fruit’s cultivation. But today, if we connect raspberry with royalty, we’re apt to think of the late musician Prince and the color of a certain beret.

POWER UP The raspberry tops the Mayo Clinic’s hit parade of fiber-rich fruits, with about 8 grams of fiber per cup, lending a well-known boost to regularity and blood-sugar control. Just 80 grams of red raspberries provide 21 milligrams of vitamin C, useful for fighting off infections and protecting the immune system. That’s almost one-quarter of your daily need—for a modest 42 calories.

A 2014 study showed that “black” raspberries helped suppress the effects of endothelial dysfunction, a coronary artery disease in which large blood vessels constrict.

With a low glycemic index in addition to the fiber content, you can’t go wrong with raspberries. They’re a good source of folic acid for the development of red blood cells and potassium for the balance of fluid levels in the body. And considering the fruit is 86 percent water, you don’t have to worry a whole bunch about portioning. Paint the town red with them.

BUY/STORE/SERVE Your local grocery, fruit stand or farmer’s market most likely has this fruit in abundance from late spring through October. Unlike with people, you want to be superficial about raspberries. Look for uniformity of color and gloss on

the exterior. Make sure fruits aren’t crushed or moldy. If the raspberry’s color looks dull or fading, pass that package by. (One trick: If you can, discreetly turn a plastic box of raspberries upside down. If some fruit adheres to the bottom, that’s a bad sign.)

Raspberries have a short shelf life once picked; if rinsed, they can take on mold easily.

So only wash them if you plan to eat them right away. Always go organic when it’s available, and keep unwashed berries in a covered, shallow container in your fridge.

Raspberries can be served as they are, straight from the container. They can be pulverized into jams. They cameo well in a lot of breakfast items, such as cereal, oatmeal, yogurt or even your classic fruit salad. The tang of the fruit pairs well with a nice cheese if you’re preparing a platter, and even a barbecue sauce can be helped by the slightest hint of raspberry.

The leaves of the raspberry plant? They can be used to make herbal teas.

—Brian Kelley

DID YOU KNOW? In the Middle Ages, the juice of the raspberry was often employed as a red dye to stain canvasses and illuminated manuscripts.

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Hop To It! Add an extra spring to your step this season with this delightfully sweet, refreshing—and colorful—cocktail.

GRASSHOPPER COCKTAIL Yields: 1 serving

INGREDIENTS n n n n

1 oz. green crème de menthe 1 oz. white crème de cacao 1 oz. heavy cream sprig of mint, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Fill a shaker ¾ full with ice.

Add all the ingredients and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with mint, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of culinarylore.com

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Where To Eat

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.

CALDWELL

FAIRFIELD

FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com

JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com

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

HANOVER

CEDAR KNOLLS

CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com

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

REDWOODS GRILL & BAR IN CHESTER

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

BLOOMFIELD STEAK & SEAFOOD HOUSE 409 Franklin St. 973.680.4500 eatbeefgethooked.com STAMNA 1055 Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

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

BOONTON

BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440

THE PASTA SHOP 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com

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

ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton.com THAI PING 811 Main Ave. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 W. 973.887.7555 PENANG 200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

Readers should contact restaurants regarding dining protocols and services, as state safety regulations continue to change.

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SEASONS 52 1402 Rte. 10 862.242.2750 seasons52.com

KINNELON

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

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

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HALCYON 114 Walnut St. 973.744.4450 halcyonbrasserie.com MESOB 515 Bloomfield Ave. 973.655.9000 mesobrestaurant.com

CAFFÉ NAVONA IN ROCKAWAY

RAYMOND’S 28 Church St. 973.744.9263 raymondsnj.com SAMBA MONTCLAIR 7 Park St. 973.744.6764 montclairsamba.com SUNSET PUB & GRILL 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

LIVINGSTON

PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.0025 piattinonj.com

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

MILLBURN

MONTVILLE

LITHOS 405 Eisenhower Pkwy.

973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant.com SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

LONG VALLEY LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com 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 & PUB 1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 blackhorsenj.com

BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com

COLUMBIA INN 29 Rte. 202 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com LOCANDA VECCHIA 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 locandavecchia.com

CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

MORRIS PLAINS

MINE HILL

BOLLYWOOD GRILL 1729 Rte. 10 E. 973.998.6303 bollywoodgrill.net TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com

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

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

MONTCLAIR

UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

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

END OF ELM 140 Morris St. 973.998.4534 endofelm.com FIG & LLILY GARDEN 2 Cattano Ave. 973.539.3999 figandlilygarden.com

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MARJAN FINE PERSIAN GRILL 84 Speedwell Ave. 973.889.8884 marjanpersiangrill.com REVOLUTION 9 South St. 973.455.0033 revolutionmorristown.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

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 HAT CITY KITCHEN 459 Valley St. 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

ADEGA GRILL 130 Ferry St. 973.589.8830 adegagrill.com

GOURMET CAFE 136 Baldwin Rd. 973.316.0088 gourmetcafenj.com

CASA VASCA 141 Elm St. 973.465.1350 casavasca.net

MARAKESH RESTAURANT 321 Rte. 46 973.808.0062 marakesh.com

FORNOS OF SPAIN 47 Ferry St. 973.589.4767 fornosrestaurant.com

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

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

SHAN SHAN NOODLES 333 Rte. 46 973.287.7399 shanshannoodles.com

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

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MALAY 147 Morris St. 973.538.3322 malaymorristown.com

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

CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub.com

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

SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA 87 Madison St. 973.465.1250 seabrasmarisqueira.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

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

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RIVERDALE

BONEFISH GRILL 28 Rte. 46 973.227.2443 bonefishgrill.com

CONEY ISLAND PIZZA 40 Hamburg Tpke.

973.476.9223 coneyislandwoodfired pizza.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

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

KABAB PARADISE 124 Rte. 10 973.453.0202 kababparadise.com

THE DINING ROOM 41 JFK Pkwy.

973.912.4756

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

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

NOCHES DE COLOMBIA 140 Rte. 10 973.620.9135 nochesdecolombiarandolph.com

LEGAL SEA FOODS 1200 Morris Tpke. 973.467.0089 legalseafoods.com

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

ARIYOSHI 56 South Orange Ave. 973.378.8818 ariyoshijapanese.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

SOUTH ORANGE

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

ROSIE’S TRATTORIA IN RANDOLPH

UPPER MONTCLAIR DAI-KICHI 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

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HIGHLAWN PAVILION 1 Crest Dr. 973.731.3463 highlawn.com

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

WHARTON

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

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

THE MANOR RESTAURANT 111 Prospect Ave. 973.731.2360 themanorrestaurant.com

THE CANAL HOUSE 47 Kossuth St. 862.244.4495 canalhousenj.com

MCLOONE’S BOATHOUSE 9 Cherry Ln. 862.252.7108 mcloonesboat house.com

WHIPPANY

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

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

THE AULD SHEBEEN PUB 1401 Rte. 10 E. 973.583.8811

TRATTORIA TOSCANA 554 Rte. 10 973.386.0303

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In-person events are back in full swing! Here are 10 that are filled with fun, laughter and entertainment— and will help you safely return to normal.

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Put on your most colorful ensemble and celebrate Pride month with the LGBTQ+ community at the 2022 NORTH JERSEY PRIDE FESTIVAL at Memorial Park Amphitheatre in Maplewood. The lineup from 12 to 6 p.m. features live music from local talent, more than 100 vendors, a food court and a Rainbow Kids Zone with inflatables and games for the littles. Admission is free, and all are welcome! Learn more at northjerseypride.org.

JUNE 18 Take dear old Dad (and the entire family) to the CLASSIC AND CUSTOM CAR SHOW at the Tri-County Fair in Rockaway. Good ol’ fashion oldies played by a live DJ will bring pops back to his youth while he ogles over cars from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free for spectators, and $10 in advance or $15 on day of the show for registered vehicles. Prizes will be awarded for best in show!

Zoom on over to tricountyfair.org/ classic-customcar-show/ for more details.

JUNE 18 If your dad prefers vehicles that travel by sea, he’ll enjoy the ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT SHOW at Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club in Mount Arlington. More than 50 boats, many of which date back to the 1920s, ’40s and ‘50s, will be displayed at the show. Visitors can mingle with boat owners and learn about their origins too. The show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and more info can be found at lhacbs.org.

JUNE 25 Check out the buzz on POLLINATOR DAY at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, where family-friendly activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tentative).

Experts will be on hand to talk about butterflies, honey bees and their hives, birds and other pollinators, and guided walks will show visitors how to identify insects at work in the garden. Advanced registration is not required. Find out more at arboretumfriends.org.

Celebrate ’Merica at the annual RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP FREEDOM FESTIVAL with the most American things ever—food trucks, live music, a carnival, vendors, entertainment and more.

There will also be an Independence Day parade and fireworks show on July 2, all of which is taking place at the County College of Morris. Get the full schedule of events and more details at randolphnj.org.

JULY 4 Livingston’s 29th annual car show, AUTO FEST 2022, is back with an afternoon of displays: antique cars, collector cars, muscle cars and motorcycles. There will also be a DJ, food and more fun, all at the Livingston High School parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The borough’s annual fireworks show will take place there too later in the evening. Got questions? Reach out to the chairman for more information at 973.665.4043.

JULY 10 There’s no excuse not to get your steps in once you sign up for the SUNDAY MORNING FITNESS HIKE at Schiff Nature Preserve in Mendham. This brisk 5-mile walk is for newbies and experts alike, and will take hikers across varied terrain within the nature preserve. This event is free to nature preserve members or $10 for non-members.

Advance registration and payment is required 24 hours in advance—reserve your spot at schiffnaturepreserve.org.

Chris Rock and Kevin Hart, two comedic legends, are teaming up for one epic live show called ROCK HART: ONLY HEADLINERS ALLOWED, and one of only five tour stops is Prudential Center in Newark at 7 p.m. These comedians have been friends for 20 years, but this will be the first time they will share a stage. Will Rock discuss the infamous “slap?” There’s only one way to find out… Get your tickets at livenation.com; pricing ranges from $109 to $309 for VIP packages.

JULY 23 Raise a glass to the best brews in town at the Cheers In Chester Wine & Beer Festival. From 3 to 7 p.m. at Municipal Field, guests can sample craft beer, wine and spirits while enjoying delicious food, live music and a variety of vendors. Advance general admission tickets (21+) are $60 and $70 at the door. The price includes unlimited drinks.

Tickets for designated drivers are $15. Proceeds benefit the Chester First Aid Squad. Find out more and get tickets now at ceersinchester.com.

*Editor’s note: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all events are subject to cancellations or changes.

Attendees are encouraged to contact venues for updates and to observe local safety guidelines.

JULY 16–30 Butterflies are fluttering all over to Essex County, and the whole family can enjoy the BUTTERFLY TENT SAFARI exhibit at the Essex County Environmental Center in Roseland. The event features live butterflies and butterfly-themed programming for all ages. It’s open weekdays from 12 to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 to 1:30 p.m., and is $8 per person, which includes a fun giveaway to take home. Visitors must book a time slot in advance by calling 973.228.8776.

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Gatherings

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

3 RANDOLPH YMCA Randolph Y Sharks swim team capped of a successful 2022 season at YMCA 7 N.C. Ten swimmers qualified to compete against the Nationals, in Greensboro, very best swimmers from YMCA’s around the country. 3 From left, Coach Matt Garifo, James Lachica, Lauren Koppelmann, Itay Ben Yoseph, Coach Dave Gorman, Danielle Cabsaba, Aidan Ochoa, Alexandra Lozanguiez, Kieran Lucus, Coach Walter Mager, Hailey Tiu, Jon Saltos, Michela Schultz

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1 PARSIPPANY POLICE DEPARTMENT The Parsippany Police Department offered its support to the local Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey troops during their annual cookie drives. Earlier this year, officers stopped by the Parsippany ShopRite, where troop members set up for consecutive weekends to sell the cookies. 1 Officers and Girl Scouts poses before the cookie sale.

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Volunteers from Columbia Bank pitched in to help Morris Habitat for Humanity Restore. Bank staff restocked shelves, repositioned and moved furniture and provided a cheering section during the random selection process for homeowners to fill a 12-unit condominium facility in Summit. 4 Columbia Bank staff members help out at the Habitat ReStore in Morris.

Montclair Film held its first-ever Emerging Screenwriter Competition (ESC) this spring, awarding prizes in six different categories. The grand prize winner was Sam Zaslow-Braverman from Golda Och Academy in West Orange for his work on Resurrection. 5 Winners and finalists of this year’s ESC

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COOPERMAN BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

The Essex County Parks Department kicked off the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park in Newark with the Challenge Bike Races. The cycling event attracts bicycle riders of all levels from all over the tri-state area.

2 Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo helps cyclists start the race.

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center partnered with NJ Sharing Network for the annual Donate Life Month flag-raising program in honor of those who have given the gift of organs and tissue, have received a life-saving transplant or are currently waiting for a transplant. 6 Staff from Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and NJ Sharing Network at the flag-raising ceremony

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“This shoot at South Mountain Reservation featuring two sisters, Ellie, 11, and Izzy, 8, from Bloomfield, was particularly fun because they love to hike and be in the woods. We watched the leaves swirl in the water and laughed as we slipped on the rocks. When families are having fun together, enjoying a moment of whatever it is that brings them joy, those moments of connection and flow happen naturally, and I’ll be there to capture them with my camera.”

—Lisa Guillard, Bloomfield

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“She gave me my life back” Local clinic has a modern, medical solution to treat your Peripheral Neuropathy and is seeing incredible results.

“It started out as a normal outing. My wife and I had to run to the grocery store. We were driving down the road casually going over our shopping list when the car ahead of me started to slow down, anticipating the yellow light. I started to move my foot from the gas to the brake as any normal person would do when they see brake lights in front of them, but I couldn’t. I couldn’t feel my foot. The car kept moving forward, and I just couldn’t get my foot on the brake. And CRUNCH! I finally came to a stop when I hit the car in front of me.”

This tragic story was shared with us by John M., a Millburn resident, who has Peripheral Neuropathy. And while no one was hurt in this accident, John M. had suffered almost every day for the past 8 years with tingling and burning in his feet until numbness set in and he could no longer feel even the brake pedal beneath his foot.

“The first stage is pain,” shares Dr. Aleksandra Mihajlovic, DTCM, L.Ac. of Sasha Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. “You feel burning, tingling, sharp pains, or you feel like you’re walking on broken glass. This pain eventually subsides, and the numbness sets in. Unfortunately, with the numbness comes a lot of other problems.”

This was the case with John. “I said I wasn’t going to drive again. What if that had been a pedestrian?”

It is terribly common that Peripheral Neuropathy and its debilitating symptoms interfere with a person’s ability to live their life. John was now reliant on his wife to drive him around; even the simple pleasure of cruising down to the shore or taking her out to dinner was outside his capabilities.

And even more common, John’s general practitioner and several specialists told him there was nothing they could do other than prescribe him medications that would ease the pain of his Neuropathy.

That’s where Dr. Aleksandra, and her staff at Sasha Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine come in. “About 75% of our current patients come to us suffering from the same condition as Mr. John,” says Dr. Aleksandra Mihajlovic, DTCM, L.Ac. “They’re in constant pain from Neuropathy, and it prevents them from not only living their lives, but more importantly, it prevents them from enjoying it. Depending on the severity of their nerve damage, we typically see tremendous progress in 3-4 months of treatment. I like to say we’re in the business of making your golden years golden.”

Visit www.SashaAcupuncture.com to learn more and to take advantage of their New Patient Offer.

“I can’t lie,” confides John. “I was skeptical at first. My doctor told me there was nothing that could be done, and then, there’s an acupuncturist right here in Montclair who tells me she can help.

Turns out she was right. After about four months of treatments, I was able to confidently drive myself to my appointments! My wife and I celebrated by buying ourselves a new car! It’s hard to put into words how incredible this is, quite frankly, I feel like I got my life back.”

While Sasha Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine specializes in acupuncture, and it’s definitely part of their protocols in treating Neuropathy, the real secret is in a more modern medical solution called ATP Resonance Biotherapy™. “This technology was originally developed by NASA to expedite healing and recovery,” shares Tammy, a patient care coordinator at the clinic.

“It’s like watering a plant. ATP Resonance Biotherapy™ stimulates the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerve and provide them the proper nutrients to heal and repair.”

You can learn more about Dr. Aleksandra Mihajlovic, DTCM, L.A.c., by visiting www.

SashaAcupuncture.com. If you’re ready to schedule a consultation, call 973-444-8932 and do so quickly. Sasha Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is a very intimate clinic and the staff takes pride in their ability to take their time with each patient, so they are very limited in their ability to take on new patients.

Sasha Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine 19 Grove Street, Montclair 973-444-8932 www.SashaAcupuncture.com

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COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY OF THE FACE, BREAST & BODY

MOKHTAR ASAADI, MD, FACS CHAIRMAN, DEPT OF PLASTIC SURGERY, ST. BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER WWW.ASAADIPLASTICSURGERY.COM

BEFORE & AFTER BILATERAL UPPER AND LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY WITH CORRECTION OF FESTOONS

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NJ OFFICE | 973.731.7000 101 OLD SHORT HILLS RD., SUITE 504, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052 NY OFFICE | 212.938.0158 620 PARK AVE., NEW YORK, NY 10065

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) • BOTOX, FILLERS, ULTHERAPY, LASER • SKINCARE, PRP FACIAL, MICRONEEDLING, HYDRAFACIAL, MICROBLADING/PERMANENT MAKEUP

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