Parsippany High School goalkeeper Aleks Dobrijevic recorded 11 saves against Whippany Park, securing a shutout in the Redhawks’ 1-0 victory. Shot by Logan Martell.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School boys soccer secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Whippany Park on Tuesday, October 20, scoring with just 50 seconds remaining in regulation.
The Redhawks played well throughout the match but struggled to find the back of the net until the final minute.
Parsippany High School soccer players Jude Berry, Sairam Balaji, Miguel Gonzalez, Brennan Evans, and Michael Boccher stand together before the game. Shot by Ryan Cobeo.
At the 79:10 mark, Miguel Gonzalez delivered a beautiful diagonal pass to Jude Berry, who sent a cross into the penalty area. A Whippany Park defender redirected the ball into his own net, giving Parsippany the game-winning goal. Miguel was credited with his first assist of the season, according to the team.
Goalkeeper Aleks Dobrijevic delivered another impressive performance, recording 11 saves to preserve the shutout. Aleks had broken Parsippany High School’s career saves record in the previous game against Boonton and added another 11 saves to his total against Whippany Park.
Aleks, Sairam “Sai” Balaji, and Jude were the game’s three standout performers. Aleks, Sai, and Jude earned Man of the Match honors.
The victory was a complete team effort, with Parsippany’s defense helping secure the clean sheet and the Redhawks maintaining pressure until the final whistle.
Author’s Note:Special thanks to Ajay Rathinam for providing scoring details, player performances, and additional game information. Additional thanks to Logan Martell (Instagram: @logfilms_) and Ryan Cobeo (Instagram: @ryanc.media) for providing photographs from the match.
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La Pino'z Pizza, one of India's largest pizza chains, is coming to Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — La Pino’z Pizza, one of India’s largest pizza chains, is coming to Parsippany. The restaurant is moving into the former Vitale’s Delicatessen space at 1541 Route 46, where the chain’s signature green sign, featuring the slogan “The Giant Pizza Slices,” is already up.
The Parsippany restaurant will be the first La Pino’z location in Morris County. An opening date has not yet been released.
From Chandigarh to New Jersey
La Pino’z Pizza was founded in 2011 by Sanam Kapoor, a former software engineer at HCL who wanted to start a business of his own. With money his father provided from the sale of a house, Kapoor opened the first La Pino’z in Sector 9 of Chandigarh, India. Despite early equipment and power problems, the restaurant quickly grew popular through word of mouth.
The company began franchising in 2013 after a customer asked whether franchises were available. Billing itself as “India’s fastest growing pizza company,” La Pino’z now has about 700 locations worldwide. The brand began expanding internationally in 2022 and operates in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.
La Pino’z arrived in the United States in New Jersey, with its first American location planned for the former Monteleone’s Bakery space at 741 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. The chain has since added a location at 1174 Green Street in Iselin, serving Iselin and Edison, as well as a restaurant in Linden.
On the Menu
La Pino’z is known for its giant pizza slices and its blend of traditional pizza with Indian flavors. Menu favorites include the paneer tikka butter masala pizza and the fiery “Burn To Hell” pizza, along with a wide selection of vegetarian pies such as the sweet corn delight. The menu also features pasta, including a vegetarian lasagna with mushrooms and olives, Mexican-fusion dishes and, at some locations, Korean chicken wings.
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Broadway Chicken, known for its Nashville-inspired fried chicken sandwiches, tenders and scratch-made sauces, is coming to the Morris Hills Shopping Center in Parsippany.
PARSIPPANY — Broadway Chicken, the Nashville-inspired fried chicken restaurant born on the Jersey Shore, is coming to the Morris Hills Shopping Center on Route 46 in Parsippany. The restaurant will be the brand’s first location in Morris County.
Broadway Chicken will occupy a 2,266-square-foot space in the shopping center, joining tenants including Paris Baguette, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Palermo’s Pizza, Desi Cravings, The Great Wazu and Bank of America. An opening date has not yet been released.
From the Jersey Shore to Morris County
Broadway Chicken, originally known as Broadway Hot & Honey Chicken, was founded by Manasquan natives Michael Kelleher and Michael Falato. Kelleher, who serves as founder and Chief Executive Officer, spent years testing recipes with the goal of creating a fun atmosphere built around fresh, all-natural food.
The first restaurant opened nearly three years ago at Wall Central Plaza on Route 35 in Wall Township. Strong demand quickly led the founders to launch a franchise program, and new locations followed in Freehold, Middletown and Westfield. The company later moved its headquarters to the RiverWalk Center at Fort Monmouth in Oceanport, which also has a storefront, and opened a restaurant at Mercer on One in Lawrenceville this spring. The brand is also expanding beyond New Jersey, with its first South Florida restaurant planned for Jupiter, Florida.
On the Menu
The menu features fried chicken sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, wings, wraps, biscuits, waffle fries and other sides, salads and milkshakes, along with desserts such as banana pudding and Oreo pudding. Sauces, including honey-infused varieties, are made from scratch in five heat levels, from original to Nashville hot. The Nashville Caesar Wrap is a customer favorite.
You’ll choose from sandwiches, nuggets, tenders, wraps, buttermilk fried chicken, salads, waffle fries, sides (the Brussel Sprouts with hot honey and parm are popular), and sweets.
According to the company, its chicken is halal certified, raised in the United States on small family farms and free of antibiotics and steroids. Every piece is fresh and never frozen, brined for 24 hours, hand-breaded and fried to order. The restaurants carry a Nashville theme, with country music and artwork inspired by the city.
Broadway Chicken Locations
There are currently no Broadway Chicken restaurants in Morris County; the Parsippany location will be the first. Existing and planned locations include:
Wall Township: 1861 Route 35 (Wall Central Plaza), (732) 820-6765
Middletown: 1500 Route 35 (Kings Common Shopping Center)
Freehold: 2101 Devon Drive (Towne Center Plaza)
Westfield: Downtown Westfield
Oceanport: 700 Oceanport Avenue (RiverWalk Center at Fort Monmouth)
Lawrenceville: 3349 Brunswick Pike, Unit 67 (Mercer on One)
Parsippany: Morris Hills Shopping Center, Route 46 (coming soon)
Jupiter, Florida: 901 West Indiantown Road, Suite 1 (coming soon)
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If you have watched flood waters rise during these more frequent unprecedented storms and worried about your home, then join me and vote for Chris Russo for County Commissioner on November 3.
In August 2011 during Hurricane Irene, the Lake Hiawatha section of Parsippany suffered disastrous flooding when the Rockaway River overflowed and breached a retaining wall. Water rushed into the neighborhood flooding about 500 homes. Denville, and many towns, suffered considerably as well.
In 2021, as now, Lake Hiawatha’s vulnerability to the Rockaway River overflows was stressed again when Hurricane Ida struck. The Hills of Troy neighborhood saw record flooding from the Troy Brook during Hurricane Ida. Storm surges combined with increased runoff from development flooded backyards and homes depositing trash and silt.
The occurrences of flooding are increasing and will become more significant in Morris County. Hurricane Ida was disastrous for many municipalities in New Jersey costing the state about $75 billion. Let that sink in.
In December 2023, water poured into homes along Pompton Plains. Families who have flooded more times than they can count are still waiting for help. The county identifies these homes in its 2025 hazard mitigation plan. 1,060 Morris County homes have a history of repeat flooding and experience damages and other related costs regularly. In Lincoln Park, Pequannock and Denville, only 100 properties have been bought out or elevated. Many residents live from storm to storm bracing themselves for potential damages.
Voters made flood protection a priority of the Open Space Trust Fund. In 2025, Morris County residents voted to utilize funds to maintain and protect preserved land. Yet, the Morris County Commissioners didn’t honor that vote, thereby failing to utilize those funds and further contributing to flooding across the county. The county’s open space tax does not allocate any funds for flood buyouts, yet the county sits on a $77.4 million surplus. Furthermore, despite the 2025 vote, the Commissioners continue to levy a tax rate of 5/8 of a cent for open space, a rate that has not changed since 2021 – 5 years with no change; 53 years of this same “leadership.”
As coastal flooding increases for New Jersey, Morris County’s riverine towns will face these increases too. Increased flood mitigation awareness and restoring funds is essential. We need a leader on the commissioner board that will work for the voters of Morris County, not for their party. We need a leader who is willing to challenge the status quo to move the county forward. Republicans have controlled the commissioner board since 1973 and it’s high time we elect someone that will be a champion for our environment and for our communities.
Chris Russo understands the urgency. He has committed to restoring flood mitigation funding, expanding buyouts for the families on that list, and reporting progress town by town for full transparency. Chris is the kind of leader Morris County deserves.
Please join me in supporting Chris Russo for County Commissioner on November 3rd.
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll for a new five-year term. If approved by the State Senate, Carroll will continue leading the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Governor Sherrill praised Carroll’s dedication to public safety and the people he serves, saying his experience, judgment and integrity make him an exceptional choice to continue leading the office.
Carroll has served as Morris County Prosecutor since 2021. He was previously Director of the Law Department for the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, where he oversaw statewide legal operations. He has a long career investigating organized crime, special prosecutions and complex criminal cases.
Carroll earned a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University and a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. He also holds an Executive Certificate for Leadership Development from the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations.
Governor Sherrill also nominated Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson for a new five-year term.
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Councilmen Matthew Kavanugh, Paul Carfi, Jr., Matthew McGraft (standing), President Judy Hernandez and Vice President Diya Patel
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council will hold public hearings on seven ordinances and introduce three more at its regular meeting Tuesday, October 20, including an amendment to the redevelopment plan for 1515 Route 10, changes to an overlay zoning district and an amendment to the township’s cannabis ordinance. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at Parsippany Town Hall, 1001 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany.
The council will hold a second reading and public hearing on seven ordinances introduced at the Tuesday, September 15 meeting. They include amendments to the township code covering dog licensing, fire prevention and construction code fees, including plumbing and electrical subcode fees, as well as changes to the Township Council’s rules of procedure.
The council will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance appropriating $2,000,000 from the township’s per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) litigation fund for the Water Tank Improvements Project.
Route 10 Redevelopment, Zoning and Cannabis
On first reading, the council will introduce an ordinance adopting an amendment to the redevelopment plan for Block 200, Lots 1.2 and 1.03, located at 1515 Route 10, under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.
The council will also introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 430, Zoning, of the township code, covering the OVL-6 Overlay District, and an ordinance amending Chapter 119, Cannabis.
All three ordinances are scheduled for second reading and final passage at the council’s Tuesday, November 24 meeting.
Non-Consent Resolutions
The council will vote separately on releasing a performance guarantee for Fox Run Developers, LLC, for Block 98, Lot 22; approving right-of-way use for Pilot Fiber NJ LLC; and cancelling taxes and issuing a refund for an overpayment on Block 200, Lot 1.05.
Equipment and Other Consent Items
Consent agenda items include the purchase and installation of two Peerless vertical turbine pumps and two 150-horsepower motor assemblies; a Palfinger hooklift and dump body; two Ford F350 pickup trucks and one Ford F550 truck; an Exmark diesel mower; and three Baroness Triplex greens mowers.
The council will also consider approving the surrender of a liquor license, a memorandum of agreement with the International Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Local R2-973, and the cancellation and refund of property taxes for a 100 percent permanently disabled veteran.
Other Business
Mayor Pulkit Desai will present proclamations honoring Hindu Heritage Month, Filipino American Heritage Month, and JBWS and Domestic Violence Month.
The council will also approve minutes from the Tuesday, September 1 agenda meeting and the Tuesday, September 15 regular meeting, and authorize payment of bills estimated at $1,604,829.17, along with the Friday, October 23 regular and miscellaneous payroll estimated at $1,650,000.00.
The council’s next agenda meeting is set for Tuesday, November 10, followed by a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 24. Both begin at 7:00 p.m.
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Creating new content gets most of the attention, but content refreshes are often where the biggest GEO gains happen.
As ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, andAI Overviews increasingly surface authoritative content, brands are discovering that outdated resources can quickly lose relevance. Information changes, industries evolve, customer questions shift, and AI systems increasingly reward content that remains accurate, comprehensive, and useful.
This growing focus on content quality has led many organizations to evaluate the best agencies for optimizing content for AI search. Rather than constantly publishing net-new content, many brands are finding success by updating and improving valuable assets they already own.
The agencies below stand out for helping organizations strengthen authority and visibility through content refresh programs.
Top GEO Agencies for AI Search Content Refreshes at a Glance
Agency
Best For
Key Strength
Radyant
Large content libraries
Scalable content refresh frameworks
NP Digital
Enterprise content programs
Authority-focused optimization
GeoCited
AI citation visibility
Content discoverability improvements
Flow Agency
Mature content ecosystems
Content organization and governance
iPullRank
Data-driven refresh strategies
Content performance analysis
1. Radyant
Best For: Organizations managing large-scale content refresh initiatives
Radyant specializes in helping brands build repeatable systems for improving visibility across AI-powered search environments.
For content refresh programs, the agency focuses on identifying outdated content, strengthening authority signals, and improving information quality across large content libraries. This structured approach can be especially valuable for organizations that publish content at scale and need a sustainable process for keeping resources current.
Brands looking to modernize hundreds or thousands of pages often benefit from Radyant’s framework-driven methodology.
2. NP Digital
Best For: Enterprise organizations maximizing value from existing content assets
NP Digital approaches content refreshes as an authority-building opportunity rather than a maintenance task.
Many organizations have years of existing content that already contains valuable expertise but may no longer align with current user expectations or AI search behavior. NP Digital helps identify those opportunities through content audits, topic gap analysis, content expansion initiatives, entity optimization, and authority-building strategies.
For AI search content refresh programs, the agency frequently focuses on improving content depth, updating outdated information, strengthening internal topic relationships, and aligning assets with current buyer questions. Rather than simply updating dates and statistics, the goal is to make content more useful, authoritative, and discoverable.
This approach is particularly beneficial for enterprise brands looking to improve visibility without relying entirely on new content creation.
3. GeoCited
Best For: Brands seeking stronger AI citation performance from existing content
GeoCited specializes in helping organizations improve visibility within AI-generated search experiences.
Content refreshes can have a significant impact on citation performance because AI systems often favor information that is current, useful, and clearly structured. GeoCited helps organizations improve discoverability by strengthening authority signals and ensuring content remains relevant to AI-powered search platforms.
For brands focused on increasing citations and recommendations, refresh initiatives can be an efficient path to improved visibility.
4. Flow Agency
Best For: Businesses reorganizing mature content ecosystems
Flow Agency specializes in content governance, information architecture, and authority development.
Over time, many organizations accumulate overlapping content, duplicate resources, and fragmented topic coverage. Flow Agency helps streamline these environments while improving relationships between content assets.
This structured approach can strengthen authority signals and make expertise easier for both users and AI systems to understand. Organizations with large educational content libraries often benefit significantly from this methodology.
5. iPullRank
Best For: Data-driven organizations prioritizing refresh opportunities
iPullRank combines audience intelligence, analytics, content strategy, and technical SEO into a research-focused framework.
For content refresh programs, the agency helps organizations determine which content deserves investment, where performance opportunities exist, and how audience needs have evolved over time. These insights allow brands to focus resources on updates most likely to improve authority and discoverability.
Its analytical methodology is particularly valuable for companies managing large content inventories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a content refresh for GEO?
A content refresh involves updating, improving, reorganizing, and expanding existing content to make it more accurate, useful, and aligned with current search and AI visibility requirements.
Why are content refreshes important for AI search?
AI systems often prefer content that is current, comprehensive, and authoritative. Updating existing resources can improve visibility without requiring entirely new content.
How often should content be refreshed?
The answer depends on the industry and topic, but many organizations review high-value content every 6-12 months to ensure accuracy and relevance.
What should be included in a content refresh?
Common improvements include updating statistics, expanding topic coverage, improving structure, strengthening internal links, addressing new audience questions, andimproving overall content quality.
Not every visibility improvement requires creating something new.
Many organizations already possess valuable content assets that simply need updating, expanding, and realigning with modern search behavior. As AI-powered discovery continues evolving, brands that keep their content accurate and authoritative may be better positioned to earn citations, recommendations, and long-term visibility.
The agencies above each bring different strengths to content refresh initiatives, making them strong options for organizations seeking to maximize the value of their existing content investments.
TRENTON — The minimum wage for most employees in New Jersey will rise to $16.48 per hour on Friday, January 1, an increase of $0.56 over the current rate. Employers must adjust their payroll to comply with the new rates.
Additional rates taking effect January 1 include:
Agricultural workers: $15.00 per hour, up from $14.20
Seasonal and small employers (fewer than six employees): $16.25 per hour, up from $15.23
Long-term care direct care staff: $19.48 per hour, up from $18.92
Tipped workers (minimum cash wage): $6.61 per hour, up from $6.05, with a maximum tip credit of $9.87
If a tipped worker’s minimum cash wage plus tips does not equal the state minimum wage, the employer must pay the difference.
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TRENTON — Employers across New Jersey are required to report every employee separation electronically through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Employer Access portal.
The requirement applies to all separations regardless of the reason, including layoffs, terminations, resignations and retirements.
Employers must provide separation information immediately when an employee becomes unemployed. The law requires electronic reporting so that unemployment benefit determinations can be made more quickly.
Employers who willfully fail to furnish the required reports face penalties.
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Parsippany Hills High School football players Anthony Capengro and Will Maas stand together during the Vikings’ matchup against Orange High School on Saturday, October 17. Shot by Logan Martell
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School delivered an impressive offensive performance against Orange High School on Saturday, October 17, with Anthony Capregro leading the Vikings with three touchdowns.
The Vikings hosted the Orange Tornadoes at Parsippany Hills High School, entering the matchup with a 4-3 record and looking to bounce back from a narrow 17-13 loss to Morris Hills the previous week.
Capregro led the scoring effort, finding the end zone three times. His performance highlighted an offense that received contributions from several players throughout the game.
Will Mass added a passing touchdown, while Dante Gutierrez contributed a rushing touchdown, providing another scoring threat on the ground.
Nick Napalitano also found the end zone, adding to Parsippany Hills’ offensive production.
The Vikings accounted for six touchdowns among the four players, showcasing an offense capable of generating points through multiple contributors.
The performance followed a stretch in which Parsippany Hills had already secured victories over Paramus, Parsippany High School, Sparta, and West Milford.
Parsippany Hills will next travel to face Passaic Valley on Friday, October 23, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Author’s Note:Special thanks to Logan Martell, Sameer Dhote, and Aarnav Sinha for providing game information, scoring details, and additional insights from the matchup. Additional thanks to Logan Martell (Instagram: @logfilms_) for contributing photographs from the game.
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PARSIPPANY — Sara Hoffman of Parsippany was among the 48 University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Summer 2026 semester. Hoffman, majoring in kinesiology at Scranton, participated in the university travel course, Sports and Physical Culture in Ancient Greece in Athens, Greece.
The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Keshav Patel of the Parsippany Hills High School Key Club and Frank Cahill, President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, with some of the 40 cleaning items collected for Visions and Pathways.
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Key Club, in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, collected cleaning supplies for Visions and Pathways.
According to Keshav Patel, the drive ran from Friday, September 18, through Wednesday, September 30, and collected 40 items, with 20 students participating.
Visions and Pathways, formerly known as Somerset Home for Temporarily Displaced Children, was New Jersey’s first private nonprofit youth shelter. Based in Bridgewater, with a Street Smart outreach office in Morristown, the organization provides abused, neglected and homeless youth with housing, a stable environment and supportive services to help them become self-sufficient.
The Key Club is a student service organization sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany.
In an ongoing effort, the Parsippany Hills High School Key Club wants to work with the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany on its monthly fundraising efforts.
“These students gave their own time to help young people who need it most, and they should be proud of what they accomplished,” said Frank Cahill, President of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany. “Key Club members are the future of Kiwanis. We welcome the chance to partner with them on our monthly fundraisers, because together we can do even more for our community.”
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany is looking for volunteers to help serve the community. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Frank Cahill at (973) 559-6000 or [email protected], or visit parsippanykiwanis.org.
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The 2026 Mazda CX-5 driven by Arun Yenugu, 28, of Glassboro, with front-end damage after the crash. The vehicle was towed from the scene disabled.
PARSIPPANY — One person was injured after a two-vehicle crash sent a car spinning into oncoming lanes on Parsippany Road on Friday, October 2, at 6:44 p.m.
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Antonio Piccininni investigated the crash, which occurred on Parsippany Road near East Halsey Road, at the exit ramp from Route 287 North.
According to the police report, Luzeberte Sthubert, 38, of Jersey City, was driving a 2014 Toyota Camry off the Route 287 North ramp to make a right turn onto Parsippany Road. At the same time, Arun Yenugu, 28, of Glassboro, was traveling southbound on Parsippany Road in the second lane in a 2026 Mazda CX-5, passing the intersection of East Halsey Road.
The 2014 Toyota Camry driven by Luzeberte Sthubert, 38, of Jersey City, with damage to its driver side doors after the crash on Parsippany Road near East Halsey Road.
Sthubert failed to observe the Mazda in the second lane while switching from the first lane to the second lane, causing the two vehicles to collide. The Mazda struck the Toyota on the driver side doors, causing the Toyota to spin 160 degrees into the oncoming lanes.
Sthubert told police she did not observe any vehicle in the lane when switching and that the other driver was speeding. Yenugu told police that the Toyota suddenly changed lanes into his lane.
Through his investigation, Officer Piccininni determined Sthubert to be at fault for unsafely changing lanes and failure to yield the right of way.
Yenugu was traveling with three passengers, including a Parsippany resident. One person was reported injured in the crash.
The Toyota was driven from the scene. The Mazda was towed from the scene disabled.
The report was reviewed by Edward Conklin, and the case remains pending.
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Man of the Match Christian Castaño warms up before Parsippany High School’s 3-2 victory over Boonton, where he recorded 1 goal 1 assist. Shot by Ryan Cobeo
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School’s boys soccer team secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Boonton on Friday, October 16, with captain Christian Castaño scoring the opening goal and delivering the game-winning assist to earn Man of the Match honors.
The Redhawks struck first when Sairam “Sai” Balaji set up Christian, who finished the opportunity to give Parsippany an early advantage.
Jude Berry added Parsippany’s second goal with an unassisted effort, further strengthening the Redhawks’ attack.
With the game still closely contested, Christian stepped up again, delivering an impressive trivela pass — a pass struck with the outside of the foot — to set up Sai for Parsippany’s third and eventual game-winning goal.
Christian’s performance proved decisive, as he contributed directly to two of Parsippany’s three goals. His opening goal and game-winning assist earned him Man of the Match honors.
Parsippany High School’s boys soccer team prepares for its game against Boonton. Pictured are Coach Hernandez, Ivan, Marcus Coe, and Coach Cascio. Shot by Ryan Cobeo
Sai also played an important role in the victory, contributing a goal and an assist, while Jude’s unassisted goal completed the scoring for the Redhawks.
The victory came just two days after Parsippany battled crosstown rival Parsippany Hills to a scoreless draw in the Mayor’s Cup on Wednesday, October 14.
The 3-2 result gave the Redhawks another victory as they continued their 2026 campaign.
Author’s Note: Special thanks to Ajay Rathinam for providing the score, scoring details, and additional game information, and to Ryan Cobeo for contributing photographs from the game.
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Kah’mori Cotto and Chris Kelly celebrate a touchdown. Shot by Logan Martell
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School put together its most competitive performance against Boonton in four years Friday night, falling to the Bombers, 32-16, on October 16 at Boonton High School.
Quarterback Mason Alameda once again helped lead Parsippany’s offense, rushing seven times for a career-high 76 yards and a touchdown. Alameda has now scored four rushing touchdowns this season.
Kah’mori Cotto also found the end zone for Parsippany and was one of the Redhawks’ biggest offensive contributors. Cotto carried the ball 12 times for a team-high 79 yards as Parsippany found success moving the ball on the ground.
Overall, the Redhawks finished with 227 rushing yards on 32 carries. Chris Kelly added 25 yards on one carry, while Jaylen Taylor rushed eight times for 30 yards.
The performance came against a Boonton team that entered the matchup as one of the stronger teams on Parsippany’s schedule. The Bombers improved to 7-1 with the victory and have now won seven consecutive meetings against the Redhawks. Parsippany’s last victory over Boonton came in 2019, when the Redhawks won 28-18 during a 10-win season.
While Friday’s result added another loss to the series, it continued to show the progress of a Parsippany program that has already taken a significant step forward this season.
The Redhawks finished 1-9 in 2025 but have already quadrupled that win total this fall. Following the Boonton game, Parsippany sits at 4-4 with victories over Sussex County Tech, North Warren Regional, Palisades Park/Leonia, and Hopatcong.
Parsippany will have another opportunity to get above .500 when it travels to Indian Hills on Friday, October 23. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Author’s Note: Special thanks to Pruthvi and Harrison for providing game information and details, and to Logan Martell (Instagram: @logfilms_) for providing photographs from the game.
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Wingstop is coming to Parsippany, taking over the former BCB Bank location at The Shoppes at Parsippany, 1470 Route 46
PARSIPPANY — Wingstop is coming to Parsippany, taking over the former BCB Bank location at The Shoppes at Parsippany, 1470 Route 46.
The BCB Bank branch at the shopping center has permanently closed, and the space will be converted into the new restaurant. An opening date has not yet been released.
The Parsippany restaurant will give local wing fans a closer option. Today, the nearest Wingstop locations are in Morristown, at 123 Morris Street, and in Wharton, at 321 Route 15. Other area locations include Totowa, at 79 Union Boulevard, and Clifton.
What Sets Wingstop Apart
Unlike many chicken chains built around fried chicken pieces or sandwiches, Wingstop focuses on chicken wings, which the company says are always cooked to order, then hand-sauced and tossed in the customer’s choice of flavor. The menu offers a range of signature flavors, from mild options such as Garlic Parmesan and Lemon Pepper to Original Hot, Cajun and the fiery Atomic.
Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings
Customers can order classic bone-in wings, boneless wings or chicken tenders. Meals come with house-made sides, including the chain’s fresh-cut, seasoned fries, along with ranch and blue cheese dips.
The restaurants are also known for their 1930s and 1940s aviation theme, reflected in the company’s tagline, “Where Flavor Gets Its Wings.”
Wingstop was founded in 1994 in Garland, Texas, and is now headquartered in Dallas. The company has grown to more than 3,000 restaurants worldwide, operating in about 15 countries.
Parsippany Focus will provide updates on the opening as more information becomes available.
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Chamber of Commerce, the Morris County Economic Development Corporation, and County College of Morris are partnering on recruitment initiatives to connect local employers with students.
County College of Morris (CCM) offers companies the opportunity to present internship opportunities and related information to students through recruitment tabling on campus.
Companies interested in learning more are asked to fill out a short survey. Click here to learn more.
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Parsippany Hills’ Owusu Agyekum faces off against Parsippany High’s Christian during the closely contested Mayor’s Cup matchup. Shot by Logan Martell
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School battled through regulation and overtime in a closely contested Mayor’s Cup matchup on Wednesday, October 14, finishing in a 0-0 draw.
Although Parsippany Hills retained the Mayor’s Cup, the draw marked Parsippany High’s best result against its crosstown rival in years.
The Redhawks hosted the matchup as part of a special “Red Out” game, with students and supporters wearing red to cheer on their team.
Both goalkeepers delivered outstanding performances, earning Man of the Match honors for keeping clean sheets throughout regulation and overtime.
Parsippany High goalkeeper Aleks Dobrijevic warms up ahead of the Mayor’s Cup showdown against Parsippany Hills. Shot by Logan Martell
Parsippany High goalkeeper Aleks Dobrijevic kept the Vikings off the scoreboard, providing a strong presence in goal. On the opposite end, Parsippany Hills goalkeeper Manny Castellanos recorded an impressive 11 saves, repeatedly denying the Redhawks and preserving the scoreless draw.
Parsippany High striker Jude Berry takes the field during the Redhawks’ 0-0 draw against crosstown rival Parsippany Hills. Shot by Ryan Cobeo
Parsippany High defender Rodrigo Esquival was another standout, delivering a strong defensive performance that helped limit the Vikings’ scoring opportunities. Redhawks striker Jude Berry also impressed, contributing to Parsippany High’s attacking efforts and helping put pressure on the Hills defense.
Parsippany Hills goalkeeper Manny Castellanos prepares to distribute the ball during the match. Castellanos recorded 11 saves and earned Man of the Match honors. Shot by Logan Martell.
For Parsippany Hills, Gavin Quirk and Owusu Agyekum delivered strong performances, playing important roles in keeping the Vikings competitive throughout the match.
Despite both teams’ efforts, neither could break the deadlock in regulation. The game continued into overtime, but the defenses and goalkeepers held firm, leaving the teams tied at the final whistle.
For Parsippany High, the result represented an encouraging step forward against its township rival. The Redhawks’ defensive effort, combined with Castellanos’ 11 saves for Parsippany Hills, reflected just how closely contested the matchup was.
The Parsippany Hills boys soccer team stands together ahead of the Mayor’s Cup matchup, which ended in a 0-0 draw after overtime. Shot by Ansh Patel
While Parsippany Hills retained the Mayor’s Cup, Parsippany High walked away with its strongest result in the rivalry in years. Both teams demonstrated their quality in a matchup defined by strong goalkeeping, determined defending, and competitive play.
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PARSIPPANY — Mayor Pulkit Desai and the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold the township’s free annual rabies immunization clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, November 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The clinic will take place at the Office of Emergency Management building at the Recycling Center, 1 Pumphouse Road.
All dogs must be restrained on a leash and accompanied by an adult. Cats must be restrained in carriers or similar carrying devices.
For more information, call the Parsippany-Troy Hills Health Department at (973) 263-7160.
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MORRIS COUNTY — A Parsippany man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle parked at a QuickChek in Hanover Township.
On Sunday, September 20, Hanover Township Police Officer Anthony D’Angelo arrested Abhijit Mokashi, 44, of Parsippany, for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Officer D’Angelo responded to the QuickChek at 2 South Jefferson Road on a report of a man passed out in a vehicle. On arrival, he observed a vehicle parked by the dumpster, not in a parking spot, with its windows fogged over.
Officer D’Angelo had to open an unlocked door to awaken the lone driver, who was identified as Mokashi. Signs of impairment were observed, and Mokashi was removed from the vehicle to perform standardized field sobriety tests. When the tests were completed, he was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.
A search of the vehicle for intoxicants located open containers of alcohol within reach of the driver. The vehicle was impounded under John’s Law, and Mokashi was transported to police headquarters for processing, where he submitted breath samples that showed him to be over the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle.
Mokashi was issued summonses for:
Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)
Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle (N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b)
Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle (N.J.S.A. 39:4-51a)
Failure to Display Front License Plate (N.J.S.A. 39:3-33)
Careless Driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-97)
Mokashi was released to a responsible driver with his summonses and a court date.
Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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