Whether you're in town for a game or want to change up your drink and dinner plans, The Meadowlands area has a wide variety of spots for you to choose from. Forget all the negative stereotypes about Jersey; recently, Jersey City and the surrounding areas have become a haven for everything from down-to-earth sports bars…
Cities
New Jersey is a state known for some wild parties and unforgettable nightlife, but you don't need to contend with crowds along the coast in Atlantic City to have a fun time. Montclair and the surrounding cities, which includes Newark, Jersey City, and Manhattan, are fantastic places for party animals. These are four of the…
I had the opportunity to meet Tom Milana Jr., his wife Adriana and daughters at the Milana Family Foundation 4th annual Golf & Poker Event at Fresh Meadow Country Club in support of Man Cave Health . Man Cave Health was established after Milana was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a routine doctor…
This year marks the fifth annual Big Daddy Youth Football Camp, and Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado’s vision for the program remains stronger than ever.
The camp, which will be held at New Hyde Park Memorial High School from June 24-26. The venue has personal significance for Salgado, as he attended the Long Island school…
I had the opportunity to interview Lou Cannataro, ChFC®, REBC®, AEP®, CASL®, CLU® and partner Cannataro Park Avenue Financial (CPAF). I have met several advisors throughout the years, but never somebody who is ranked as one of the top 400 advisors by the Financial Times. We had a great meeting and discussed saving for the future,…
Words fall short when one tries to describe the magnetic city that New York is. With a hustling population, rich culture, unparalleled food and more, New York has emerged as the perfect destination for honeymooners, families or an all-girls gang. Head out with your girls for a quintessential New York Ladies group tour and keep…
In November 2015, Thomas Milana, Jr. received an alarming blood test result during a routine doctor visit revealing that he had a high PSA. Tom underwent a series of tests that came back positive for prostate cancer. In April 2016, Tom had successful robotic surgery and remains 100% cancer-free today.
Tom’s experience revealed to him…
I had the honor to interview Michele Hall Duncan who began her career at enCourage Kids as a volunteer and joined the foundation staff full-time in 1996. I can see why her passion and warm personality, combined with her leadership expertise, led to her rise in the organization. Duncan wears many hats as the CEO…
I had the pleasure to interview Dan and Mike Friedman, aka the Twin Towers and co-founders of Tall Order socks. Their story begins with sorrow after losing their dad to the tragic attacks on the World Trade Center, but with sadness, comes fortitude and the will to live with gratitude. These two men are now…
Urban Living and the Challenge to Find Meaningful Relationships
“Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” For many single adults in urban settings, particularly the NYC metropolitan area, this familiar phrase summarizes the quest for meaningful relationships (ie. love).
Drop into any bar or restaurant on any given night in the Greenwich Village,…


