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ON THE INSIDE It was a beautiful day for the Harrison PTSO 5K. See Page 2

A ‘CLEAN SWEEP’

BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

Lyndhurst ‘Unity Team’ wins all 5 seats in election

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

t was, at times, a contentious election. It seemed it might even be a squeaker. But in the end, it was a complete and utter blowout for the Lyndhurst Unity Team, led by Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, which had a “clean sweep” of the Clean Sweep ticket, led by town gadfly David Sivella. The Unity ticket won all five seats in the May 11, 2021, election for the Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners, with Giangeruso garnering the most votes. In vote order,

t was a ‘clean sweep’ for the Lyndhurst Unity Team in last week’s election in Lyndhurst. Seen here after results came in May 11, 2021, are, from left, Commissioner-elect Lou DeMarco, Commissioner John Montillo, Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, and Commissioners Karen Haggerty and Richard L. Jarvis Sr.

DECISION 2021 he was followed by Commissioner John J. Montillo Jr., Commissioner Richard L. Jarvis Sr., Louis DeMarco (a newcomer) and Commissioner Karen Haggerty. Darius Hughes, an independent candidate who wagered what could only be described as a quiet campaign, garnered more votes at 988 than any of the five on See UNITY, Page 12

KPD: MAN, 20, JAILED AFTER 11-MONTH CHILD-PORN INQUIRY By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

20-year-old man has been arrested by the Kearny Police Department following an 11-month-long investigation into his alleged use of child pornography, Kearny Police

Chief George King announced last week. The arrest of Justin T. Davidson, 20, of Kearny, came as the culmination of a nearly year-long inquiry by the Kearny PD’s Detective Bureau that was opened in early June 2020, based on numerous public social media posts alleging

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several local residents had been subjected to harassing or sexually objectionable behavior by “a certain Kearny man,” the police said. The investigation, King said, reportedly uncovered many instances where Davidson is alleged to have contacted victims via social media platforms

Instagram and Snapchat and arranged to receive sexually explicit images of them. Following the 11-month investigation, on May 12, 2021, warrants were issued charging Davidson with the following crimes:

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It was off to the races for the Harrison PTSO Sunday afternoon

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It was a perfect day Sunday, May 16, for the Harrison Parent Teacher Student Organization’s 5K to benefit the students of Harrison High School who will go off to college and other studies in the future. The PTSO, along with Harrison High School Vice Principal Steve Lipski and Councilwoman Ellen Mendoza combined to organize the event. All proceeds from the $21 entry fees will go to scholarships for the students at Harrison HS. At left, runners along Davis Avenue. At right, from left, Councilman James P. Doran, Mayor James A. Fife and Councilman Jesus Huaranga chatting it up at the event.

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Women of distinction honored by Belleville’s Mayor & Council By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com Library director, retired teacher, occupational therapist, foster mom. Female heroes come in all shapes and sizes and walks of life. And, nine of them were recently honored when Belleville hosted its Women’s Day celebration. Councilwoman Naomy De Peña hosted the event, which celebrated women who embody the spirit of empowerment, whether demonstrating leadership, overcoming obstacles, instilling change, excelling in service and improving our community. Then, they were recognized at a township council meeting. Carla Penelope Veras was chosen as “Belleville’s Spirit of Empowerment” in a resolution

read at that meeting. According to the resolution, the Belleville resident began her career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car before working her way up to heading the largest partnership for a new division with Uber. She now oversees the operation of National, Alamo and Enterprise brands at Newark Liberty International Airport. “What’s special about Carla is what’s special about so many women,” DePeña said. “She is a determined, focused, force of nature in her career and a loving, nurturing soul at home. She and her fiancé purchased a two-family home here in Belleville, which they share with her parents and grandparents.” The other women recognized during the Women’s Day celebration include: • Marylin LocCoco (retired public school teacher with

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Passenger took ride & Uber driver’s purse, KPD says

By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department

On the morning of May 13, an Uber driver contacted police reporting a rider stole her purse from inside her car. Officers Kevin Carvalho, Kyle Plaugic and Det. Mike Farinola investigated and learned the 35-year-old driver picked up Beatriz Solorzano Torres, 38, at her Ogden Avenue home.

She dropped Torres off on Patterson Street, after which the driver realized her purse was missing. A camera inside the Uber vehicle had video-recorded the trip. The footage showed Torres take the purse before exiting at her stop. The officers tracked down Torres, who was by this time back at her home. They recovered the stolen purse and arrested Torres,

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man at Seeley Avenue and Argyle Place. There, they found Sava Boric, 44, of Kearny, dancing in the middle of the street. When asked to dance away from the street, Boric allegedly asked to be left alone because he was enjoying the rain. Eventually, Boric was coaxed out of traffic’s path, but by this time officers had discovered that he was wanted by Newark Court on arrest warrants for disorderly conduct ($300 bail) and a city ordinance violation ($50 bail). Boric was arrested and charged by summons with obstructing highways and public passages. He was later released on his own recognizance by Newark authorities. On May 10 at 3 p.m., Officers Luis Moran and Jose Resua assisted a disabled motorist on the Pulaski Skyway. While awaiting a tow for the stalled 2000 Honda Civic, the officers learned its license plates were listed as having been surrendered to the New York State DMV. Moreover, they had previously been associated with a 1997 Saab, rather than this Honda. Driver Roche O. Landolf, 34, of Roselle, told police his license was suspended and he had bought this car from a private seller a week earlier. Landolf was wanted by Roselle Park Court on two arrest warrants for drug possession ($1,750 and $2,250 bail respectively).

Landolf was arrested and charged on summonses with driving with a suspended license, fictitious plates, and operating an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. He was later released on his own recognizance by Roselle Park authorities. On May 13 at 9:54 p.m., Officers Ryan Wilson and Ruben Rivera were summoned to the Bloomfield Police Department where Larry Clemons, 59, of New York City, was being held on a Kearny arrest warrant. The warrant stemmed from a January 2020 case in which it was alleged Clemons stole $149.21 of soap and deodorant from the nowclosed Kearny Kmart and fled from the store’s loss-prevention associate. Clemons was found to also have been wanted by Newark, Bloomfield and Garfield, but all those jurisdictions released him on his own recognizance. Clemons was processed on his Kearny warrant and booked into the Hudson County Jail, South Kearny. On May 14 at 3:26 p.m., Donald G. Kubs III, 38, of Kearny, strolled into police headquarters with a fist full of hundreds and the intention of satisfying an outstanding arrest warrant. Officers Luis Cazares and John Donovan executed the warrant, which was issued by Pohatcong Court for a shoplifting offense. The warrant carried $1,000 bail. Kubs was processed and released with a new court date.

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Corpus Christi procession returning

The Catholic Feast of Corpus Christi will be celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church in Kearny Sunday, June 6, with a street procession with the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Eucharist or consecrated host) immediately following the noon Mass. The procession will move from the front of the church on Kearny Avenue, down Laurel Avenue, turning right onto Chestnut Street, proceeding to the corner of Chestnut Street and Columbia Avenue, turning right, proceeding to Kearny Avenue, turning right onto Washington Avenue and making a left onto Argyle Place, turning left onto Laurel Avenue and returning to the St. Stephen’s Church. Approximately 50 to 100 people will participate in the procession. Face masks and social distancing will be observed. “A procession of the Blessed Sacrament involves a priest carrying the consecrated Host in a special container called a Monstrance,” Deacon Earl White, of St. Stephen’s parish, said. “The parishioners of St. Stephen’s and others have been invited to follow behind singing hymns and praying together in a public witness of our faith in Jesus Christ’s presence with us. It is also an opportunity for us to pray for the local community and its needs.” Each year, since the 13th century, the

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Deacon Earl White, center, carries the monstrance in the 2019 procession. universal Catholic Church has celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, (in Latin “Corpus Christi”). This solemnity celebrates the Catholic Church’s teaching and belief of the real presence of Jesus in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, that it is contained really, truly and substantially the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. In other words, what the Catholic Church teaches is that when Catholics receive the host (Body of Christ) and the wine (Precious Blood of Christ) they receive Jesus Himself — not a symbol or representation of Jesus. — CANESSA

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Prom? Yes! Finally! Again!

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After an interrupted school year due to COVID19, Lyndhurst High School juniors were thrilled to ﬁnally be able to have their annual prom. Newly re-elected Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso even came out to join in the longawaited celebration. He is seen here with (from left) Kledis Leka, Bobby McMillan, Carson Rodrigues, Ethan Rodriguez, Ben Nowinski, Zach O’Keefe, Billy Mareski, and Vincent Auteri.

ay is Lupus Awareness Month and locally, the Town of Kearny lights up Town Hall purple nightly during the month – the color chosen to represent the affliction — to remind residents. But just what is Lupus? According to the Lupus Foundation of America, Lupus is a chronic (long term) autoimmune disease that may cause pain in any part of the body. As an autoimmune disease, it “attacks healthy tissue in the body.” It mostly affects the skin, joints and internal organs, the foundation says, but it goes well beyond those body parts. Shockingly, 9 of 10 people who suffer from Lupus are women. It develops mostly in women 15 to 44, but has a much higher incidence in the Black, AsianAmerican, Latino, Native-American and Pacific-Islander communities. Other statistics, the Lupus Foundation says, include: • Around 1.5 million Americans and 5 million worldwide suffer from Lupus. • The symptoms of the disease are wide-ranging. According to the LFA, “people with lupus can experience significant symptoms, such as pain, extreme fatigue, hair loss, cognitive issues and physical impairments that affect every facet of their lives. Many suffer from cardiovascular disease, strokes, disfiguring rashes and painful joints. For others, there may be no visible symptoms.” • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 16,000 new cases of Lupus develop each year and 1 in 3 with it also suffer from one or more other autoimmune diseases. • Of all, the worst statistic is that there is no cure. And, 10 to 15% of all who have it will die prematurely. There are four types of Lupus: Systemic, which primarily affects internal organs; Cutaneous, which primary affects the skin; Drug-induced, which is brought on by high doses of certain meds; and Neonatal, which is caused, in-utero, by antibodies in the mother. It is estimated the cost to care for Lupus, annually, averages around $34,000. Lupus is a disease many have heard of but likely know little about, unless one knows someone personally who has it. So as we continue through Lupus Awareness Month, it is our hope this small piece might be enlightening — and we certainly urge everyone to take time to learn even more. You may do so by visiting www.lupus.org.

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or over 50 years now, I have carried on a love affair with the Town of Kearny. I love everything about my hometown and because I do, I want the town to be in the hands of people who are knowledgeable, innovative, experienced and transparent. Our town, like all American communities, is dealing with the aftermath of a vicious and costly pandemic. There will be unprecedented challenges as we find our way back. As the federal government formulates various economic paths to recovery, we need someone at the helm who is familiar with the application and utilization of grant funding; someone who is familiar with environmental and infrastructure issues; someone who is familiar with public-health protocol; someone who is familiar with municipal redevelopment; someone who is familiar with all functions of government. This is no time for “on the job training.” We need someone who is experienced and has built useful political and governmental networks. We need Alberto G. Santos! Al Santos and I have been friends and colleagues for 22 years. We have not always agreed on everything, but I have never once questioned his honesty or his devotion to our town. Not only is Mayor Santos an intelligent, insightful man of unquestionable integrity, he has a talent for surrounding himself with like-minded people. His running mates: • Marytrine DeCastro (First Ward) • Richard Konopka (Second Ward) • Carol Jean Doyle (Third Ward) • Gerald Ficeto (Fourth Ward) All bring a specific set of skills to their positions and all have distinguished themselves as public servants. For the love of Kearny, I urge you to re-elect Alberto G. Santos and the Santos Team in the June 8th Democratic Primary.

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Continued from Page 1 • Against a 19-year-old female victim: criminal sexual contact in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3b, a fourth degree crime; lewdness in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4a, a disorderly persons offense; and cyber harassment in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4.1, a fourth degree crime. • Against a 15-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; and endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against a 16-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; and endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against a 15-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; and endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against a 16-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; and endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A.

2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against a 17-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; and endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against a 15-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; criminal coercion in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:13-5, a third degree crime; lewdness in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4, a disorderly persons offense; cyber harassment in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:33- 4.1, a fourth degree crime; and endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against a 17-year-old female victim: endangering the welfare of a child in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(3), a first degree crime; lewdness in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4a, a disorderly persons offense; cyber harassment in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4.1, a endangering the welfare of a child 2C:24-4a(2), a third degree crime. • Against the state: endangering the welfare of a child (possession of child pornography) in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(5)(b), a third degree crime; and tampering

with evidence in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-6, a fourth degree crime. Detectives arrested Davidson on May 12 without incident at his job in Glen Rock, where he is believed to be an auto mechanic, police said. He was remanded to the Hudson County Correctional Center, South Kearny, pending his first court appearance. Chief King extends his gratitude to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, her office’s Special Victims Unit and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, for their assistance in this investigation. “Det. John Fabula and other detectives in the Detective Bureau did an outstanding job with this case,” King said. “It was very extensive what they had to do — very complicated. Their work was extensive and professional and it required a lot of patience. I am very proud of their work.” ••• Police say they believe it is possible there are more victims who have not yet come forward. Therefore, anyone wishing to report information pertaining to this case should contact Det. Fabula of the Kearny Police Department at (201) 9981313, ext. 2833, or by email at jfabula@kearnynjpd.org.

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New York Jets Fan Hall of Famer and Kearny police Det. Frank West has another great feat to add to his resume — he’s now starring in a commercial for the team’s 2021 schedule release. West was inducted into the Hall in 2018. You may watch the commercial at www. theobserver.com.

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There’s no question that the cancellation of the 2020 spring scholastic sports season had an effect on every single team in the area. But perhaps there wasn’t a team that was hurt more than the North Arlington High School softball team. That’s because the Vikings’ freshmen crop never got the chance to play at all. “We are very young,” NA head softball coach Danielle Cibelli said. “But our sophomores are really freshmen again, because they didn’t play last year. Some of these girls had never stepped onto a high school field before.” And then the Vikings had to endure a preseason that lasted only two weeks prior to the start of the 2021 campaign. “With a limited preseason, we didn’t know who was going to play where,” Cibelli said. “We were basically teaching on the fly.” So needless to say, the Vikings struggled a little bit to start the season, dropping their first five games, some by lopsided scores. “But the interest was always there,” Cibelli said. “They all get along well together and that’s a bonus. You can see it, not so much with wins and losses. But just the little things that they get accomplished.” After the five losses, the win came – and it was a doozy. The Vikings defeated

Snyder in a barnburner to say the least, coming away with a 28-25 win that sounds much more like a football score than a softball outcome. “They’ve started to jell as a team and that helps a lot,” Cibelli said. So does game experience. Since the win, the Vikings have won two more times and have played tremendously better. The Vikings knocked off St. Mary’s of Rutherford by a 22-2 margin and a day later, they defeated Paterson Charter, 11-0, in a game where junior pitcher Maira Gutierrez pitched a two-hit shutout, striking out seven. “We’ve been varying the pitchers,” Cibelli said. “We have three on our staff, but Maira has stepped up lately. She throws the heat.” Sophomore Shaelyn Males and freshman Jaylene Joza are also pitchers, but Gutierrez seems to be getting most of the work these days, especially after two stellar performances against Wood-Ridge. The catcher has the same last name as the catcher on the North Arlington baseball team. That’s because they are brother and sister. Tony Alho is the standout catcher for the Vikings’ baseball team and younger sister Grace, a sophomore, is the catcher on the softball team. “I think she’s learned a See VIEW, Page 11

Lyndhurst’s Rivera makes it two straight AOW’s for Golden Bear softball Recovery from gruesome knee injury makes it special

By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com From the minute Jaylene Rivera rounded third and made the turn for home in a Lyndhurst High School softball game in 2019, she knew something was very wrong with “I felt it pop,” said Rivera, a freshman at the time. “I went down. It didn’t hurt at first, but I then couldn’t put any pressure on it. I thought at first it was just a little sprain.” But a few days after the injury, the swelling didn’t subside and Rivera went for a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) test that provided the three initials that every single athlete dreads hearing – ACL. “It was scary,” Rivera said. “Hearing those words, I just thought everything was over. I knew I was a freshman and I had a lot of time.” Lyndhurst head softball coach Sara Fusco was an assistant at the time of Rivera’s unfortunate injury. “It was sad,” Fusco said. “She had so much potential. You always get a little concerned when you see something like that.” Rivera’s torn anterior cruciate ligament required reconstructive surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. She suffered the injury in May, but didn’t have the surgery until early June. “I knew that there were a lot of athletes who made the comeback, but it was still scary,” Rivera said. “It was comforting to see the pictures of all the athletes on the wall.”

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While she professes to not being a big football fan coming from a family of New York Jets fans, Rivera saw all of the famous New York Giants players that adorn the walls of the Hospital for Special Surgery. “I just knew I had to get back on the field,” Rivera said. “I need to get back and I need to play again.” Rivera said that she began physical therapy as soon as possible after the surgery at Excel Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy in East

Rutherford. “My brother (Jose, a former football and baseball player at St. Joseph’s Regional in Montvale) went there, so I figured it was a good place to go,” Rivera said. Thus began the comeback of Jaylene Rivera. “I started in (therapy) in June and got cleared in December,” Rivera said. Imagine that. Rivera came back with clearance from her See RIVERA, Page 10

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school like Lyndhurst, Rivera is softball strictly and only softball. Continued from Page 9 “I had a few of the track coaches approach me to come surgeons from a surgery that out because they knew I could usually takes 12-to-14 months run,” Rivera said. “I had played to recover fully. Rivera did it in so many sports as a kid, soccer, six months. basketball, but softball was the “I worked really hard to only one that stuck with me. I come back,” Rivera said. “I think it’s the only one that I felt wanted to come back.” natural with, so I stuck with it.” “She was determined to get When the 2021 season apright back,” Fusco said. proached, Rivera was a little So Rivera did her due dilianxious. gence to make a full recovery “I was so incredibly excited,” of the knee. She was all set to Rivera said. “I anticipated it for play again in the 2020 season, so long. I was just so happy to but then, disaster struck twice. be on the field again with my The coronavirus COVID-19 friends and teammates. I knew pandemic struck, putting an from the beginning of the end to all sports worldwide. season that we had so much “It was horrible,” Rivera said. talent. We had been working Sure was. together for so long.” Rivera was able to get back Fusco knew that Rivera’s on the field later that sumcomeback was inspiring. So mer, playing summer and fall much so that Fusco named Risoftball with the Lady Ravens vera and her fellow classmate of Wycoff. and teammate Ella Todzuman “At least I had that,” Rivera as captains, even though both said. “I was fortunate to have are only juniors. that summer.” “I was so happy to be picked Unlike most of the athletes as a captain,” Rivera said. “I in a small NJSIAA Group II was happy that Coach Fusco

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had so much trust in me. It’s usually reserved for seniors, but she had so much faith in me and Ella. I knew I had to set a good example for the rest of them. When I’m in the dugout, I’m always cheering, but talking in the field makes me a little anxious.” “She’s not as vocal as others, but she leads by example,” Fusco said. “She works hard and plays hard, every single at-bat. That’s why she’s a captain. She always does the right thing.” Lately, the junior third baseman has been doing more than just the right thing. She’s been tearing the cover off the softball. Rivera had three hits, including a double and a home run, and drove in five runs in a win over Harrison, then followed it up with two hits, namely a double and a homer, and three RBI in a win over New Milford. She also drew three walks and scored two runs against Bergen Charter, extending the Golden Bears’ current win streak to 10 straight. For her efforts, Rivera has

been selected as The Observer Athlete of the Week for the past week. And that honor marks a first here at the Observer. In the 20plus years of choosing athletes for the weekly feature here during the scholastic sports seasons, there had never been two athletes from the same team to be selected in consecutive weeks. Until now. Rivera joins her friend and teammate Todzuman as backto-back recipients of the honor. Todzuman, the Golden Bears’ pitcher, earned the honor last week after pitching a perfect game among her achievements. Is there any wonder why the Golden Bears are rolling along with 10 straight wins? Rivera, who is batting .475 with five homers and 19 RBI, is seeing the ball very well these days. “The ball looks like beach ball right now,” Rivera said. “I’m so happy I’m doing so well. It looks so huge coming in. In the beginning of the season, I might have been a little

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 nervous, but after a few games, I just said, ‘Play your heart out and have fun.’ My mentality is so much better now.” Fusco always had faith. “I knew it was going to happen,” Fusco said. “She’s such a great kid. She’s super smart and has a ton of AP (advanced placement) classes. She’s just a well rounded individual. I’m super excited about the way she’s playing.” Rivera is also a slick fielding third baseman, so she is well rounded. Fusco was asked what it meant to have two straight Athlete of the Weeks. “Watch out,” Fusco laughed. “I’m very proud of my girls. They’re awesome.” Just like Todzuman, Rivera has hopes of playing softball in college. “It is a goal for me,” Rivera said. “Between my injury and COVID, it got messed up a little bit. But I hope to find a good school.” And life is a lot better these days. “That’s 100 percent better,” Rivera said.

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Continued from Page 9 lot from her brother,” Cibelli said. “She looks up to him. She’s really grown a lot as a player and a person.” Junior Gabby Kaminski is the team’s first baseman. She had three hits and two RBI in that wild win over Snyder. “Gabby was originally our third baseman,” Cibelli said. “We moved her to first because she’s athletic and has been picking up the position well.” Junior Viviana DaSilva is the Vikings’ second baseman. “She’s one of our most unsung players,” Cibelli said of DaSilva, who had two hits and four RBI in the win over Snyder. “She does her job well. She’s also very quick.” Junior Emma Pegales is the team’s shortstop. “She’s probably our most versatile player,” Cibelli said of Pegales. “She’s also our backup catcher. We moved her from second base to shortstop. Her aggressiveness and attentiveness to the game helps everyone. Her game is

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much improved.” Third base duties are held down by Males, who has been the Vikings’ big bat of late. She had five runs scored and three RBI against Snyder and added three hits and three RBI in the win over Paterson Charter. “She does a nice job,” Cibelli said. “She has a grear approach at the plate. She’s very strong and has a strong arm.” Joza, the talented freshman, comes from beating all the boys in the state of New Jersey in the Little League Home

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ing up all we can teach her,” Cibelli said. “She absorbs all the information to get better. She’s becoming a great hitter. She also has a great arm. She’s already comfortable with the leadership role.” Gomez had two hits, five runs and two RBI against Snyder and had four hits and four RBI against Paterson Charter. Gomez is batting .473 with one homer, 12 RBI and 13 stolen bases. She’s a player to watch. Senior Elisa Fernandez is the team’s starting right

fielder. “She was originally the first baseman, but we put her in right field and found a spot there,” Cibelli said. Katheryn Torres and Kaitlyn Molina are two other seniors who get playing time. “They’re starting to feel more comfortable,” Cibelli said. “It took a couple of games, but once we got going, we’re doing better. One thing about this team is that they never give up.” It’s a positive start, for sure.

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EMPLOYMENT/ HELP WANTED

Stable and SAFE work environment and a chance to grow with a solid company SKILLED CLIMBER & EXPERIENCED GROUND GUY West Milford or North Jersey area Experience & Transportation and a valid drivers license a must Call

Call Mid-Realty today for information how you can become a real estate agent! You have an opportunity to enjoy an independent full or part time career in real estate in just a few short weeks. For almost 60 years Mid-Realty Inc, has been a successful real estate company serving New Jersey. Whether looking for a new career or curious as to how our office supports our agents, call today for a confidential interview to find out more about us. (201)991-5719 Email midrealty@gmail.com

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Full/Part Time - Day Shift - Benefits Must Be Organized - Dependable - Motivated Send Resume: Careers@GoPMMi.com Precision Metal Machining, Inc. Carlstadt, NJ 201-843-7427 01W03

OFFICE/ADMINISTRATIVE Full Time, Trucking Co. Newark, NJ Data Entry, update excel reports, answer phones Must be able to multitask Bilingual English & Spanish Must have SS# or Tax ID $12/hr + OT Email resume to abnhr@allpointstransport.com 01W03

DSP: Direct Support Professionals Pathways to Independence in Kearny, NJ is seeking candidates to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. FT & PT $13.57/hr (14.06/hr FT w/degree) PAID Hol/Sick/Vac & Pers days & potential growth opp, great work environment & a place you can make a difference for the disabled. Experience is a + but will train qualified individuals(FT includes exc Med/Dental & vision plan, Tuition plan, HS Diploma/GED required, some college preferred, Clean driver’s license required, Call HR for info M-F 9:00AM-3:30PM 201-997-6155 located at 60 Kingsland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 or email resume to lnatale@pathwaysnj.org EOE

IMMEDIATE OPENING Pizza Delivery Person wanted, Must Have Car.

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Ladies needed for house cleaning. Preferable that live in Harrison or Kearny (908)917-9192 ask for Caty.

Joe’s Pizzeria 853 Kearny Ave, Kearny Please call (201) 997-3887 Closed on Tuesday 02W03

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Warehouse Packers Apply in person : 260 Schuyler Ave Kearny, NJ, 07032 01W03

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Help wanted for Busy Deli Full Time- Part Time Days and Evenings Apply in Person D&F Deli 396 Davis Ave, Kearny 01W03

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Full time/Part time waitress with experience, Bus boy and kitchen help needed Part time take-out/Counter person needed. Call Robert (201)246-0100

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Warehouse worker needed FT/PT Retirees welcome. Packer, Light machine. Start $13.50. Men preferred Call (201)998-1500

PET CARE BY BARBARA No Need to Worry Dog walking Cat sitting Drop in Visits - Other small pets. I will care for your Pet as if they were my own. Call for consultation References on request (954) 856-5812 01W08

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General Supervisor Garage Service Garage Supervisor needed for municipal Dept of Public Works. Individual will supervise work involved in the operations, installation, maintenance, and repair of varied types of motor vehicles and equipment. Will be required to direct staff, maintain records & files, and prepare reports. For Complete NJ CSC job description https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/06610.htm Must have five years of experience involving servicing, maintenance, and repair of varied types of motorized equipment. Three years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Valid NJ DL w/ CDL, Class B endorsement required. Salary $47,663 – 81,146 Deadline to apply is 6/4/21 for application go to https://www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ 02W03

RECREATION PLAYLEADERS Playground Play leaders needed for summer recreation program. 6/28 -8/20 Play leaders will supervise playground activities during our summer recreation program. 25-30 per week. $10.00 per hour. ApplicaPart time food prep, tion deadline 6/7 For application Go to https://www. drivers, dishwashers. kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ Full time assistant chef. LIFEGUARD Apply in Person @ 339 Bergen Ave, Lifeguards/Lifeguard supervisor needed for summer Kearny. open swim program. Valid lifeguard training & CPR 01W03 cert req. 33 hours per week. $10/15 per hour. Application deadline 6/7. For Applications go to https:// www.kearnynj.org/job-opportunities/ PT Receptionist

needed Fri 2-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. for Very Busy KIDS HAIR Salon in VERONA . Call Norma 973-239-3828

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Looking for FT Lead Teacher w/ experience f or Pre-k. For more Info. Call (201) 998-8100

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT KEARNY office space on Kearny Ave. 1 1/2 months security. 900 sq.ft. Proximity to PATH call 201-889-3118. 01W04

STORE FOR RENT

Fully furnished Hair Salon/barber shop for rent in Kearny. $1,100/mth. (201)407-0773 02W03

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SUMMER ADVENTURES PART TIME Vacuum Repair Technician. Great for a handy person, part time work. Repair vacuum appliance, will train. 9am-1pm M-F $14/HR (201)955-0001 to schedule interview

Full Time Receptionist for ophthalmologist Please Fax resume to natalie Tavares 201-896-0062

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HARRISON

KEARNY

HARRISON Newly renovated. 2nd fl. 3 BR’s, LR, DR, EIK. $1650 + 1.5 months security. No pets/smoking. Avl. June 1st. (973) 482-5532 after 5pm. 52W03

KEARN 132 Midland Ave. 1 BR, LR, Kitchen. HT/HW included. $1200 + $1400 security (973)634-8873 or (973)465-0166 02W03

KEARNY 355 Kearny Ave, Kearny 1 BR, LR, EIK. $1200 + $1400 for security. HT/HW Included. No Dogs. Available Now. (201)283-2729 or (973)465-0166 02W03

HARRISON 2nd floor. 2 BR, DR, LR, Kitchen and bathroom $1800 + 1 month security. Utilities separate. Available June 1st (973)393-5778 01W03 KEARNY 2 family house, 5 room apartment. 1st floor. 1.5 mth security. Utilities Seperate. No HARRISON 1 bedroom, Pets. Use of backyard pay own utilities. No Pets/ and basement. $1,600/ Smoking. Near PATH, mth. Available July 1st. $1,350/mth plus 1.5 mth (201)299-4786 01W03 security. Available June 1st. Call (973)418-6621 01W03 KEARNY Semi-furnished. 1 BR, LR. EIK. $1000 + 1 months security. HT/ HW included. W/Stove HARRISON 1 bedroom, & Refrigerator. No pets/ modern bath, 2nd floor. smoking. Available June $1,375/mth plus 1.5 1st (201) 998-3032 02W03 mth security. Good credit a must! Available Now KEARNY (973)985-8486 01W03 Newly renovated, hardwood floors. Laundry onsite. HT/HW included. 2 BR start at $1,450 1 BR start at $1,295 Jr. BR start at $ 1,195 (201) 289-7096

HARRISON 1st Floor. 3 BR’s. Large Dining room & Kitchen together. LR. $1750 + 1.5 months 02W12 security. Utilities not included. No pets/smoking. Walking distance to train KEARNY Small apartstation. Available June 1st ment. 2 BR, Kitchen & LR combined, $1,150 + 1 (732)381-2443 02W03 1/2 months security. Utilities separate. No pets/ smoking. Available June KEARNY 1st call (973)393-4703 02W03

KEARNY 1st Floor own entrance. Fully renovated 2BR, LR,SR,KC,Bath. HW floors. Near all kearny schools, bus at corner, train, laundromat and supermarket. Across from the West Hudson Park. Looking for quiet person/ family. No smoking. Pet OK. Verizon Fios accessible. 1 yr. lease. Utilities separate. Call Grisell @ 551-580-5611 leave a VM or call after 5pm. English & Spanish. $1,600 a month + 1 month security. 01W03

KEARNY 2nd floor. Newly renovated. 2 bedrooms, EIK. $1550 + 1 months security. Utilities Separate. Proximity to PATH and bus lines Available Now. No Pets No Smoking. (201)889-3118 01W03

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR RENT

KEARNY Furnished Studio, 2 rooms, LR. 1 BR. Bath. No Kitchen. Great location, Everything included. No smoking, No LYNDHURST 2nd Floor. pets. Available now. (201) 3 BR, LR, EIK, , $1,750 + 279-9251. 52W03 1 month security. Utilities Seperate. No pets, No smoking, Walk to Train/ ROOM Bus. Aval June 1st. (201) FOR RENT 655-4663/4664 btw 10am-7pm. 52W03

LYNDHURST

N.ARLINGTON

N.ARLINGTON 2 BR,LR, Kitchen & Bath. C/A, Hardwood floors. $1500 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. Available June 1st Call Carlos (201)988-7536 52W03

BELLEVILLE - male prefered. responsible person. no smoking. No kitchen. $580 + 1 month security. Utilities included (973) 332-5613 01W03

KEARNY room for rent Ideal for single person, no smoking. no kitchen. se habla espanol. (201) 4247465 or (201)212-1837 52W03

N.ARLINGTON Brand new apartment 1 BR, C/A, Modern Kitch w/Granite tops, Stainless Steel Appliances. Laundry in Apartment.1 Parking space. Avail June 1st. $1500 + 1 month security. No Pets/ Smoking Call (201)9331458 01W03

KEARNY Renovated room, female preferred. 1 block from Kearny Ave, Utilities/WI-FI included. No Smoking/Pets. Microwave, refridgerator, No Kitchen. Available Now. Si habla Span/Port. (201)538-8091 01W03

CARS FOR SALE NEWARK

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2014 Nissan Maxima crimson black. Asking $13,500. Miles 49,800 NEWARK Ironbound - Negotiable call (973)759Large and beautiful 3bed, 6444 01W03 2 bath, Laundry in the Apt, Garage and parking. No Pet, no smoking. KEARNY 2300 + 1 1/2 month security dep. Text (908)4187363 02W03

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KEARNY New modern NUTLEY 2 large Br Apt. Great Location, 1ST Floor, $1700+Utility. Internet included. Aval June.1. 973- NUTLEY 2nd Fl. 2 BR’S , 4 rooms apt for rent. Move 980-2037. 02W01 In condition Large EIK, LR , HW floors, AC provided $1,475 + 1.5 month secuKEARNY 2nd Floor. 3 rity, No pets, No smoking, BR. $1500 + 1.5 months Close to NY transportasecurity deposit. Utilities tion. Call Tom 973-517separate. No Pets/Smok- 7517 Leave a message ing. Available June 1st. Call 52W03 (973)970-8688 02W03

HomeSmart First Advantage Realty 4338 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07724 (O) 732.352.1000 • (C) 732-900-4809

Date: Sunday, May 23, 2021 Re:. OPEN HOUSE , 1-4 PM

W.ORANGE KEARNY Two bedroom apartment on the first floor. $1,800 + 1.5 months security. H/W floors throughout. Utilities not included. Close to path and train. Cats and small dogs OK. Available July 1 (201)618.5337 02W03

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W.ORANGE 1 st FL, 2 BR’S , LR, DR, EIK BATH, Sun room. $1,700/month + 1 month security. Included H/ HW , No smoking. No pets (973) 9940439 01W03

68 Stuyvesant Avenue, Kearny, NJ 3 Fam. W/ 6 Bed, 4 Ba, fin. Base. , 2 car gar. Move-in cond. $799,900.

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FENIELLO CONTRACTING LLC. BASEMENT RENOVATIONS NO MORE WASTED SPACE. Baths, Kitchens, Decks Painting. All types of Home Improvement. Quality work. Fair prices Fully insured. Lic# 13vh03006100

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129

ENCORE PREFERRED

119

36 MPG

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HWY

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Stk#21-1397, VIN#MB132882. MSRP $24,595. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $129 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1500 Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,031. Residual $14,265.10. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

Stk#21-280, VIN#MB365993. MSRP $27,210. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $119 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1,750 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $4,641. Residual $15,509.70. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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159

149

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Stk#21-1273, VIN#MS133164. MSRP $28,695. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $159 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1000 Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $6,201. Residual $16,930. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

32 MPG

39 MO LEASE

HWY

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Stk#21-122, VIN#MB054404. MSRP $27,290. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $149 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2,500 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,811. Residual $15,282.40. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

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219

36 MO LEASE

HWY

Stk#21-1244, VIN#M4101382. MSRP $40,010. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $219 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1500 Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $8,541. Residual $20,405. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

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HWY

Stk#21-1465, VIN#MJ199241. MSRP $36,095. Based on 36 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $229 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1750 Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $8,244. Residual $21,296. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru Gm Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. see dealer for details.

259

33 MPG

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TRAVERSE LS AWD

229

26 MPG

VIN#MJ217337. MSRP $43,990. Based on 36 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $239 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $3,500 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $8,604. Residual $25,955. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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108 MPGe

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39 MO LEASE

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26 MPG HWY

Stk#21-216, VIN#MD041463. MSRP $35,240. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $3,995 down + $259 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1,000 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,101. Residual $19,382. Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details.

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17,495

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Stk#18017, VIN#JF212264, 1.5L, 4-Cyl, Auto, 25,418mi.

17,995

2017 BUICK

ENCLAVE

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20,495

Stk#17787, VIN#HJ294755, 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, 37,938mi.

Stk#17842, VIN#HU174324, 3.6L, V6, Auto, 22,498mi.

22,895

2017 CHEVY

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Stk#17630, VIN#HJ344537, 3.6L, V6, Auto, 31,580mi.

22,995

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Stk#17786, VIN#HD094236, 2.5L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 14,635mi.

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23,495

TRAX LT

15,495

EQUINOX LT $

15,488

CRUZE LT

15,895

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18,488

BELLAVIA I ROUTE 17 I EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

201.939.6800 • BellaviaChevy.com

Sales – Monday-Friday 9am-8:30pm / Saturday 9am-6pm Service – Monday –Friday 7:30am-5pm / Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED

*Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. †On select models based on approved credit. 0% APR for 84 months for qualified buyers. Monthly payment is $11.90 for every $1000 for finance. **On select models with approved credit. ^Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dlr for details. ^^Free Maintenance includes 2 oil changes within the first 24,000 miles. Actual mileage will vary. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Optional equipment extra. See dealers for complete details. Other restrictions may apply. Pics are illustrative only. Offers end 5/31/21.

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

DENTISTRY DEDICATED

TO EXCELLENCE. With combined experience of 50 years, Dr. Elfar and his team of dental professionals, provide the highest quality of dentistry at affordable prices!

SERVICES • General Dentistry

• Invisalign

• Cosmetic Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Implants

• Periodontics

• Dentures

• Preventative/

• Oral Surgery

Hygiene

No insurance? No problem! Call us about our in house discount plan.

$99*

NEW PATIENT EXAM, CLEANING AND X-RAYS *FOR NONINSURED PATIENTS

FREE

CONSULTATIONS (FOR IMPLANTS & INVISALIGN ONLY.

X-RAYS NOT INCLUDED.)

$350 IN OFFICE WHITENING

Mina A. Elfar, D.M.D. General, Cosmetic, & Family Dentistry

GOOGLE REVIEW "This is the best dental practice I've been to by far! Professional and friendly staff. Took me in right away. Very clean and new office. I was extremely impressed. Dr. Elfar and all his staff is personable and committed to providing the best care. Will be recommending to all my friends and family! 5/5!" -Rami Alrabaa

FLEXIBLE HOURS IN BOTH LOCATIONS • EARLY, LATE AND WEEKEND HOURS

837 KEARNY AVE. KEARNY, NJ T: 201.991.1055

2 W NORTHFIELD RD. SUITE 302B LIVINGSTON, NJ WWW.GENUINESMILESPA.COM T: 973.758.8922