Northwest Bergen, NJ June 2020

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JUNE 2020

IT'S TIME TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2020 PUBLISHER

Marc Schwartz | marc.schwartz@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kris Pepper | kris.pepper@lifestylepubs.com

#NORTHWESTBERGENSTRONG DEAR NORTHWEST BERGEN LIFESTYLE FAMILY, As I sit here today, (April 20th) in my “home” office, writing my monthly publisher letter, I am passionately trying to come up with one word which encompasses this unprecedented time in our history. I believe that I am not alone with my thoughts and conclusion; the word is COMMUNITY. Defined by Merriam-Webster, a community is “a unified body of individuals: such as

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Katherine McCahill | katherine.mccahill@lifestylepubs.com CREATIVE MANAGER

Jean Terman AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe LAYOUT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor

the people with common interests living in a particular area.” I believe that this traditional meaning is missing the heart and soul of my feelings and experiences during the past six weeks. To me, community is a group of people that deeply care about each other and feel that they absolutely belong together.

It is truly incredible, but not surprising, how the residents and businesses of Northwest Bergen have embraced this difficult and complicated time in our lives. Our restaurants have adapted to make deliveries and offer contactless curbside pickups. Our grocery stores have modified their hours, changed aisle directions, reconfigured displays, and put in place new measures to ensure the safety of staff and shoppers. Our residents have done their part to support our local businesses by ordering online, purchasing gift cards, and posting positive reviews on social media. This is how I view community.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Both our businesses and residents have collaborated to support Valley Hospital by

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

donating PPE items, providing financial support, volunteering their time, and offering

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

to help in any way they can. And to those of you on the frontlines, there are no words

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

to express our gratitude. You are truly our heroes. You are the heart of our community.

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

With all that we have faced, we cannot take away the fact that June is our “Men’s”

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issue. Take a few moments to read up on four men who are making an impact in our community. And do not miss the story about The Valley Hospital Foundation; you will be in awe of what has been accomplished and what has been learned.

Northwest Bergen Lifestyle readers, advertisers, and contributors continue to be our top priority. Our staff remains focused and intent on continuing to provide you with positivity and uplifting stories about so many individuals, organizations, and businesses in our community.

As always, especially now more than ever, I ask that you please support our local advertising partners. By making a purchase from a “local” Northwest Bergen business, you are furthering your commitment to our community.

In conclusion, let’s continue to wash our hands, maintain social distancing, be in touch

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514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO Proverbs 3:5-6 Northwest Bergen Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Northwest Bergen areas’ most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent.

Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Northwest Bergen Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2020

FEATURES 10 Men Who Make a Difference A Father's Day Salute

16 The Valley Hospital Foundation The Challenges We Face Today Will Help Us Build a Better Hospital Tomorrow

22 Support Local!

A Shout-Out to Businesses That Bring Light and Life to Northwest Bergen

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34 Gifts for Guys Father's Day is On the Way!

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10 DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

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Inspired By

16

Giving Back

22 Locally Owned 34 Local’s Choice

INSPIRED BY

MEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER | PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

A FATHER'S DAY SALUTE

HOW DID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFECT YOUR BUSINESS? The Barn lost over 50% of its business and we had to cut back to delivery and take-out only. It’s a difficult position to be in because I have staff members who are dependent on the business for their income.

eli batin WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO HELP?

We received an order from an elderly customer who was isolated at home and was hoping we could deliver to her. After receiving such a heartfelt ask, we added a few rolls of toilet paper in case she was unable to get to the store. She thanked me endlessly. It was rewarding to see how a small gesture goes a long way. I decided to do the same for other elderly individuals who are homebound or financially limited with assistance from individuals who supported us by volunteering to deliver meals and contributing financially.

WHAT DOES BUSINESS LOOK LIKE TO YOU, MOVING FORWARD? We may have to limit the number of dine-in customers and use more disposable items. Staff may have to wear masks and gloves while serving.

However, we are committed to adapting in order to keep the food scene alive. I know that we will get back to “business as usual” someday. We’re looking forward to once again gathering inside our old Barn with friends and creating new memories.

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OWNER, THE BARN WYCKOFF

HOW WERE YOU AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC?

called Feed the Frontlines, which feeds Valley

I work from home normally, so that wasn’t a change.

healthcare workers, the Ridgewood Fire Department,

However, my routine road trips to see clients and realtors

EMTs, and people in need. Fundraising is through

are over for the time being. The good side is that I haven’t

Healthbarn Foundation, a local 501(c)3. Those tax-de-

worn a tie in a month!

ductible donations buy meals from local restaurants

Thankfully, no one in my family has been affected, but

which are then delivered by a fleet of volunteers. In

when I learned of the passing of Ridgewood resident Jean

addition, the Chamber has been working tirelessly to

Thomas, I was choked up. He was the first person I knew

disseminate information regarding government loans

personally who passed from COVID-19.

and relief efforts.

WHAT STEPS HAS THE RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON HOW THINGS WILL

COMMERCE TAKEN TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY

CHANGE FOR BUSINESSES MOVING FORWARD?

AND ASSIST LOCAL BUSINESSES?

The new normal is a question that has yet to be

I am in regular communication with Ridgewood Mayor Ramon Hache, which led to a collaboration

answered. Will a crowded bar or restaurant be a thing of the past? We all hope not. We’ll have to wait and see.

PRESIDENT, RIDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS: SENIOR LOAN OFFICER AT ATLANTIC HOME LOANS

scott lief

RIDGEWOOD

“ The new normal is a question that has ye t to be answered.

Will a crowded bar or restaurant be a thing of the past?

We a l l h o p e n o t .”

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john mormando

“ We a r e a l l i n t h i s t o g e t h e r, a n d w e w i l l w i n t h i s b a t t l e .”

COMMODITIES TRADER/TRIATHLETE/MARATHONER OAKLAND HOW WERE YOU AFFECTED BY BOTH 9/11 AND COVID-19?

I was working near Ground Zero in 2001. Because of the airborne toxins, I was diagnosed with a related cancer. After multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, I am now in full remission, but the fear of cancer always exists. When I tested positive for COVID-19, I spent a week in the hospital. It was a nightmare--these illnesses changed my life forever.

I now cherish each day and try not to take anything for granted. Two near-death experiences in two years will do that to you!

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS IN SHARING AWARENESS OF YOUR EXPERIENCES? In 2018 I was diagnosed with male breast cancer.

This is very rare for men, but there was a cluster of cases near Ground Zero. I went public with media interviews to urge men who worked or lived there to get checked. I was just trying to do my part to help.

Upon recovering from the coronavirus, I wanted those who were sick to understand that you can get through it and to focus on the positive rather than the negative, and to continue social distancing. We are all in this together, and we will win this battle.

HOW ARE YOU “GETTING BACK TO NORMAL”?

I had registered for an Ironman 70.3 and an Ironman 140.6 this year. Unfortunately, the 70.3 has been postponed and most likely the 140.6 will be too. Because of the coronavirus, my training has been reduced to just walking. I hope to be able to get back on track and compete in a sprint triathlon or a half marathon later in the year.

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HOW HAS THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AFFECTED

(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). They have seen and expe-

YOUR ORGANIZATION?

rienced things that they may never have before. I expect we

The outbreak has required us to think differently about

will see an increase in depression and anxiety as well.

everything we do.

We rapidly moved from a “face-to-face” model to tele-

WHAT DO YOU SEE COMING DOWN THE ROAD?

phone/online counseling for our outpatients. This required

We will be challenged with an increased number of

building technological infrastructure, training therapists,

clients, but we will step up and meet the need. When this

and encouraging clients to use it.

is all over, I think we will have learned some incredible les-

Maintaining our group homes required keeping all staff and clients as isolated as possible, ensuring staff remains

sons about the resilience of all human beings (especially those with mental illnesses).

healthy, and canceling trips and outings.

AS THE CEO OF A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WHAT NEW OR DIFFERENT SERVICES DID YOU HAVE TO INITIATE DURING THIS TIME? In addition to online counseling, we launched an expedited grief process for clients who suffered a loss due to the virus. We are launching a warmline for frontline workers addressing the potential for an increase in PTSD

WHAT INSPIRES YOU EACH DAY? Our Clients. They have an internal strength that inspires me in a way that is difficult to put into words.

Our Staff. We have a very special culture here and our staff really cares about our clients.

Our Supporters. Our Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, donors, and volunteers all support our clients.

There is beauty knowing that people come for treatment and have no idea that there is an army of volunteers who are quietly cheering them on. It’s really something special.

We h a v e a ver y special cul ture here and our staff reall y cares about o u r c l i e n t s .”

michael tizzoli CEO, WEST BERGEN MENTAL HEALTH CARE RIDGEWOOD CityLifestyle.com/NorthwestBergen

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GIVING BACK

T H E VA L L E Y H O S P I TA L F O U N DAT I O N LIKE ALL OF US, DAVID BOHAN, VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT

OFFICER

OF

THE

VALLEY

HOSPITAL

FOUNDATION HAD TO QUICKLY TRANSITION MOST OF HIS DEPARTMENT’S GOALS AND STRATEGIES WHEN THE COVID19 PANDEMIC HIT. David has been in his position for three years at the Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Valley Health System.

Born in Ridgewood, he spent a good portion of his professional career in higher education, working in the Development departments of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Carnegie Mellon University before coming back to his roots in Ridgewood at The Valley Hospital Foundation.

“It was a nice ‘homecoming’ at a time when Valley announced they were going to construct a new hospital in Paramus,” he said. Little did he know what the importance of a new facility would be…now more than ever.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation had to rapidly switch gears from their strategic fundraising plan to creating and managing the execution of Valley Hospital’s community support programs addressing emergent coronavirus issues.

The Foundation helped mobilize community outreach to help Valley procure donations of personal protection equipment (PPE) and food for the frontline staff. As of this writing, Valley has received over 12,000 meals thanks to the generous donations of local restaurants and community fundraising efforts to purchase and deliver meals for staff.

“Healthcare workers really appreciated seeing supportive messages on lawn signs en route to the hospital, not to mention the applause, sirens, horns, and cheers in their honor,” says David.

The Foundation ran a campaign for volunteers to help make masks for frontline clinicians with kits complete with the materials to be taken home, assembled, and returned to the hospital. They have received thousands of donated masks in return. As a “thank you,” Valley offered free kits which included all of the raw materials needed for people to make masks at home for their families.

“We kept adding opportunities for the community to help each week on our website--and the response has been terrific,” states David.

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David Bohan, Vice President & Chief Development Officer of The Valley Hospital Foundation

THE CHALLENGES WE FACE TODAY WILL HELP US BUILD A BETTER HOSPITAL TOMORROW

“ We k e p t a d d i n g opportunities for the community to help each week on our website-and the response has b e e n t e r r i f i c .”

“As of today, we’ve surpassed 1300 donors to our emergency COVID-19 Response Effort supporting our frontline.”

Our staff was concerned with going home and spreading the virus through their shoes, so the Foundation sponsored a very successful drive for Crocs® shoes, which can be easily cleaned of contamination upon returning home. The Foundation also established a drop-off location for supporters to leave donations of N95 masks, surgical masks, isolation gowns, and gloves.

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office donated two dozen iPad tablets to facilitate communication for families while their loved ones are in the hospital.

These tablets also allow for virtual visits with doctors or nurses in order to conserve PPE, which needs to be put on every time a healthcare worker enters a room with a COVID-19 patient inside.

Other initiatives included arranging for the donation of COVID-19 serum from recovering individuals.

Eligible patients volunteered to donate blood, which would be screened for the presence of the disease’s antibodies. The antibody-rich plasma would then be transferred into COVID-19 patients whose conditions ARTICLE KRIS PEPPER | PHOTOGRAPHY JEAN TERMAN

were severe or life-threatening.

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A rendering of Valley's new facility in Paramus

This crisis has been a significant reminder as to the life-saving

“Now, more than ever, residents of northern New Jersey can

implications of having a first-class healthcare system right here

appreciate Valley’s provision of a regional state-of-the-art health

in Bergen County.

care facility, which is close-by and more convenient than heading

As the Foundation moves on to lead the charge of building

into New York City,” states David.

Valley’s new hospital in Paramus (expected to open in 2023), the

As one of only four hospitals in New Jersey to receive the 2020

pandemic of 2020 has led to some visionary adjustments for the new

America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ Valley is in the top 5 per-

facility. Some of the pivot points include recognizing the need for

cent of more than 4,500 hospitals assessed nationwide for supe-

more single-patient rooms for isolation as well as rooms that can be

rior clinical performance.

converted to negative pressure with the touch of a button. As data,

If you are interested in getting involved with The Valley Hospital

research, and experience are gained, these insights can be applied

Foundation and its outreach, contact their office at 201-291-6300 or

to the new facility while it is under construction.

click on valleyhospitalfoundation.org

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Lisa and Till's clients have the advantage of working with TWO top real estate professionals from start to finish and have ONE responsible real estate team that they can trust.

Committed to providing honest, detailed advice and exemplary service, they work tirelessly to assure the best possible outcome for their clients. They apply their in-depth knowledge of local market conditions, sophisticated marketing, and strong negotiation skills to help home sellers achieve top dollar. With an extensive knowledge of Bergen County, they are trustworthy allies to find the ideal home and community for their client’s lifestyle and budget.

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Andrea Volter and Marianne Krantz founded Olive R Twist Olive Oil Company to bring health and culinary benefits of the highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars to their community. Their “tasting room” in Ridgewood allows for a broad experience that includes sampling superior quality olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars while learning about the value of antioxidants and other healthy components found in their products. They offer cooking workshops, recipe guidance, and special events to fully engage their clientele in the uses of their oils and vinegars.

The store seasonally carries olive oils from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to ensure that only the freshest available olive oils are on tap. They also offer specialty foods and gift items and create beautiful and unique custom gift baskets and wedding favors! Visit them for a truly gastronomic experience!

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SAL LAURETTA FOR MEN 621 Godwin Avenue, Midland Park 201.730.4792 sallauretta.com This superior European tailoring and luxury menswear purveyor is known throughout northern New Jersey as Bergen’s premier specialty menswear shop and tailor.

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the first version of the store in 1974. The same artisan tailoring techniques learned in Sicily continue to this day, evident in every piece of made-to-measure clothing created. In addition to custom tailoring, they carry brands including Bugatchi, Canali, Peter Millar, and more.

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By accepting a limited number of cases, Seigel Law is able to provide exceptional customer service because their attorneys and case managers have the time to understand and listen to the needs of their clients.

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Rosi’s is all about providing superior one-on-one service that will leave an everlasting impression. The selection of your wedding gown should be fun and completely tailored to fit your lifestyle. Their goal is to create an intimate and personalized setting for the bride who is looking for something more than just finding that perfect wedding gown. Close attention is paid to every detail in order to help the bride-to-be select a gown that perfectly suits her lifestyle.

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Many Bergen County couples marked their romances by carving their initials in the tables while waiting to be served.

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thehammerandnail.com The Hammer & Nail’s Wyckoff Design Studio is where extraordinary kitchens are imagined, planned, and designed. “I believe that excellent design has the ability to profoundly enhance our lives,” states Bart Lidsky, Principal. “When the elements of form, feeling,

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