Kiwanis Club holds 22nd Annual Wine Tasting Gala

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Kiwanis Club holds 22nd Annual Wine Tasting Gala

PARSIPPANY — Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany Foundation hosted its 22nd Annual “Wine Tasting” benefitting Camp Nejeda, serving children with Type 1 Diabetes since 1958, and other charitable projects on Thursday, October 25 at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover. Wine Tasting Chairman Michael Mulhaul said “We raised over $325,000 in the past twenty one years, in which Kiwanis Club was able to donate to other non-profit organizations, including Camp Nejeda, New Jersey Sharing Network, Lake Drive Program – Mountain Lakes School District, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Eliminate and Autism.

Cost for the fun-filled event was only $65.00 per person and included a Dinner Buffet, Hors d’oeuvres, Fine Wines, Craft Beers, Single Malts, Select Spirits, Silent Auction, Live Auction, 50/50 and much more.

Camp Nejeda has been in continuous operation since 1958 and at our present location since 1960. They are funded by the Camp Nejeda Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Camp Nejeda is located at 910 Saddleback Road, Stillwater, New Jersey.

At Camp Nejeda youth with diabetes are given the opportunity to live, if only for one or two weeks, in a world where having diabetes is the norm and where there is no need to explain blood sugar testing, finger pricks, insulin injections, ketones, ‘lows’ (insulin reactions), boluses or ‘carb’ counting because everyone here already understands.

Camp Nejeda is fully licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. ACA accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, food service, safety, and program quality.

The Camp Nejeda Foundation subsidizes the cost of camp for all our campers and provides additional financial assistance to approximately 30% of our campers each year. Campership awards range from 20% to 100% support. Most awards are for 100%.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany meets at the Empire Diner, 1315 Route 46, each Thursday at 7:15 a.m. for breakfast.

For more information on Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany, click here.

Networking Night at Lakeland Hills YMCA

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Networking Night at Lakeland Hills YMCA

MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Annual Networking Night was held on Tuesday, October 23 at Lakeland Hills YMCA.

The event was sponsored by Titan Energy, Saint Clare’s Health and the Lakeland Hills YMCA.

Local business owners and chamber members experienced business networking at night with the focus on non-profit organizations you need to connect with to make a difference in today’s world.

For more information on Lakeland Hills YMCA click here.

Non profit organizations included Saint Clare’s Health, Mental Health Association Morris and Essex, CARES (a program of Morris County Prevention is Key), Homeless Solutions, Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health and Lakeland Hills YMCA.

Community Relations Director Rosemary Linder
Vik Joganow, Lakeland Hills YMCA
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Wendy Long, Saint Clare’s Health
Al Shurdom, Mental Health Association Morris & Essex

Christina Wolfe Content, Homeless Solutions
Randy Smith, Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Saint Clare’s Health
Melody Runyon, CARES
Al Shurdom, Mental Health Association Morris & Essex
Christina Wolfe Content, Homeless Solutions

PACC holds another successful “Lunch Dozen Networking Series” event

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PACC holds another successful “Lunch Dozen Networking Series” event

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce (PACC) held another successful “Lunch Dozen Networking Series” networking event on Wednesday, October 24.

This month’s speaker was Brian Ricci, Deputy OEM Coordinator and Fire Inspector with Parsippany’s Division of Fire Prevention. Brian is also a volunteer member of Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 5.

Brian discussed proper uses of fire extinguishers, as well as carbon monoxide poisoning and talked about numerous do’s and don’t regarding commercial businesses.

“October is Fire Prevention Month” said Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, “and we felt it was an appropriate time to hold a networking event with Brian.”

“When it comes to fire protection for commercial buildings, mistakes are never an option. If an error is made in fire protection, serious and irreversible damage can occur to the building itself and the contents within. Building occupants can also be placed in harm’s way should a flaw in fire protection occur. In order to keep your commercial building safe, consider the following dos and don’ts within fire protection,” said Brian Ricci.

The Parsippany Division of Fire Prevention is tasked with enforcing the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code in all commercial properties located within the Township of Parsippany. In addition, the Division is responsible for issuing appropriate permits, certificates for home sales and/or rentals, planning for events, assisting with emergency response, and public education in conjunction with the township’s six Fire Districts, three EMS agencies, Police, and many other stakeholders. In order to accomplish these tasks, the Division is staffed by one full time Fire Official, four full time Fire Inspectors, and one full time Administrative Assistant. The Fire Official and Fire Inspectors are state certified to requirements set forth by the State of New Jersey Division of Fire and Safety and completed required continuing education yearly.

In 2017, the Division started an aggressive education program that branched out from just the township schools. Inspectors now present Fire Safety to businesses including a variety of topics that encompass fire safety in the workplace, home, school, as well as time of year specific events. In addition to presentations, the Division owns and operates a Fire Safety Trailer and Fire Extinguisher prop that allows the user to practice extinguishing a real fire under a controlled environment. In 2018, the Division adopted “Prevention Through Education” as the standard to which all actions are measured to. Whether inspections in commercial settings or education at schools, the Division believes that Prevention is much more than code enforcement.

Parsippany Fire Prevention is located at 46 Gibraltar Drive, Morris Plains.

Board Member Nicolas Limanov scheduled Mr. Ricci to speak during our luncheon series. If you are interested in speaking contact Nicolas or Executive Board Member Frank Cahill at (973) 402-6400 or click here to visit our website.

PACC is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents, and volunteers that provides education, information, and networking opportunities to the Parsippany Area. We work with our local and county governments and stand ready to pursue any matter that can make our community a better place in which to live, conduct business, and make a living. We promote a healthy and more prosperous economic climate.

Susan G. Komen North Jersey celebrates new headquarters in Parsippany

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Susan G. Komen North Jersey celebrates new headquarters in Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — Susan G. Komen North Jersey celebrated its new headquarters in Parsippany on Thursday, October 11.

“The stars sort of aligned,” Komen North Jersey Executive Director Kelly Nagle said during the ribbon cutting event. “Gosh, it was overwhelming. They made such a generous offer. But we had a need, and they had a way to help, and it worked.”

She said a Komen partner connected them with Mack-Cali leadership just as they were looking to relocate from Summit, as their lease was expiring.

“[Mack-Cali] saw an opportunity that they would be able to help and said, ‘Do you want some space rent-free?’,” Nagle said. “We’ll be saving about a quarter of a million dollars over the next five years.”

Open house for the new Susan E. Komen North Jersey headquarters in Parsippany

Since its founding in 1997, the Affiliate has called Summit its home; they started in the basement of their founder and grew so fast that a move to a small office in downtown Summit followed quickly. Not very long afterwards, they moved into the famous gray-and-pink-shuttered Komen House on Springfield Avenue. In 2012, the North Jersey Affiliate moved to their current location at 44 Middle Avenue. They made their new home at 4 Campus Drive in the Mack-Cali campus.

Open house for the new Susan E. Komen North Jersey headquarters in Parsippany

“We are deeply grateful for all the support and friendship that everyone in Summit—town officials, retailers and individuals—has given us over the years,” says Kelly E. Nagle, Executive Director of Komen North Jersey. “We couldn’t have achieved what we did without their help. But since our lease here was ending, we began to explore how and where we could continue to best meet the needs of the nine North Jersey counties that we serve. We started searching for a location that would be more centrally located, and then a wonderful thing happened. Mack-Cali learned of our quest and offered to help us by providing office space at their Parsippany campus. This incredible gesture of generosity will reduce our annual operating costs and allow us to ultimately direct more money to mission-related initiatives that will benefit our communities.”

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill
Open house for the new Susan E. Komen North Jersey headquarters in Parsippany
Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani at the Open house for the new Susan E. Komen North Jersey headquarters in Parsippany
Open house for the new Susan E. Komen North Jersey headquarters in Parsippany
Open house for the new Susan E. Komen North Jersey headquarters in Parsippany
Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Committee Vice Chairman Frank Cahill presents a certificate to Susan G. Komen North Jersey Executive Director Kelly Nagle welcoming Susan B. Komen to Parsippany. Mayor Michael Soriano looks on

Susan G. Komen North Jersey’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Through the annual Race for the Cure®, Pink Tie Party and other events and activities, Komen North Jersey raises funds to support local community non-profit organizations that provide screening and diagnostic services, breast health/breast cancer education, treatment support, and survivorship programs for underserved women and men in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties. Since its founding, Komen North Jersey has awarded nearly $19 million in local community grants and has directed more than $7 million to national research programs in pursuit of new breast cancer screening techniques, better and more effective treatment options, and ultimately, the causes and cures to eradicate breast cancer forever.

Phone number (908) 277-2904 and email (cure@komennorthjersey.org) will stay the same. For more information click here.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member Nicolas Limanov

Mangiano Pizza Restaurant and Catering holds ribbon cutting ceremony

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Mangiano Pizza Restaurant and Catering holds ribbon cutting ceremony

CEDAR KNOLLS — The official ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Mangiano Pizza Restaurant and Catering on Monday, October 15.

Joining in the celebration was Hanover Mayor Ronald F. Francioli , Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, IHOP Owner Mo Abdelhadi, Hani and Shrief Ghobrial, co-owners of Mangiano, relatives and friends, along with representatives from Key Properties, owners of the Hanover Crossroads.

Mangiano’s shares a 8,650 square foot building with International House of Pancakes (IHOP). Hanover Crossroads is a 107,000-square-foot shopping center on the corner of East Hanover Avenue and Ridgedale Avenue.

Mangiano’s is joining QuickChek, Old Navy, Five Below, Ulta Beauty, Home Goods, Famous Footwear and Auto Zone.

When you first enter Mangiano there is no question that you are walking into something truly special. The style, quality and attention to detail of the décor give you a glimpse of the pride they take in their food. A family-owned spot, the pride of ownership shines through. The owner proudly states “We’re not a franchise; Family owned.”

Starting in 2000, the family’s entry was a small pizza shop in Allendale. The owner then opened his second location in Mahwah, and in 2009 opened his third location in Paramus. With over 20 years of Italian cuisine under their belts, their success continues to rise with the new Cedar Knolls location.

When dining at this BYOB, you will be seated into one of Mangiano’s 90 seats, where you’re welcomed with a basket of warm freshly baked bread and garlic knots. Regardless of how you choose to start: whether the Gorgonzola Chicken Salad served with sun-dried tomatoes, onions, asparagus, olives and Gorgonzola cheese and homemade vinaigrette, or the Gluten-Free Grilled Calamari and Shrimp served with fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, olives and balsamic vinaigrette, either selection is mouth-watering. They also offer many Gluten-Free items and can accommodate any food allergy.

The entire menu is diverse, with over 40 different gourmet pizza pies spanning personal pan or 16-inch sizes. Their Mangiano Margarita Pizza is the most requested. The Chicken Francaise is the most popular entrée, followed by penne al la vodka. Mangiano also offers appetizers, paninis, wraps, salads and more. They even offer their own Zeppoles, a true traditional Italian favorite. If that wasn’t enough, they also offer a children’s menu along and extensive dessert menu.

The owners are always looking to provide a better dining experience. “Opening a newer operation (Mangiano) challenges us to improve the quality and process,” Owner says. They are confident that their commitment to good food will be the reason for their continued success in this new location.

Mangiano Pizza & Restaurant is located at 102 East Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls. They can be reached by calling (973) 936-9599. Open 7 Days from 9:00 a.m. 10:00  p.m. Click here for website.

Robert Peluso and Frank Cahill, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce presents Hani and Shrief Ghobrial, co-owners of Mangiano Pizza Restaurant and Catering with their membership plaque

 

Sign in Morris Hills Shopping Center finally fixed

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Sign in Morris Hills Shopping Center finally fixed

PARSIPPANY — On October 16, Parsippany Focus wrote an article, titled “How do you spell Parsippany?” Our story received hundreds of views, shares and comments. Within one week, Brixmor Property corrected the sign and said “We’re turning red from embarrassment. We need to brush up on our spelling skills. We corrected the sign. Thanks for letting us know.”

Parsippany was spelled wrong on a sign in the Morris Hills Shopping Center

When we noticed the above sign in the Morris Hills Shopping Center, with Parsippany misspelled, Parsippany Focus emailed Jason Fox of Brixmor Property Group on January 22, asking them to correct the sign. The sign still remained incorrect at the time of the previous article.

Last year, Parsippany Focus, ran a story on another misspelled sign on Route 202. Focus contacted the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the sign was corrected within days.

Sheriff Gannon Releases Statements regarding the current Heightened Threat Picture

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Sheriff Gannon Releases Statements regarding the current Heightened Threat Picture

MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said today:

“In light of the recent mail bombing attempts, and following the horrific acts of murder and terrorism in Pittsburgh, I have asked that we redouble our efforts at the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in support of the strong efforts of our local police chiefs who are doing the same.”

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“We have been continually patrolling houses of worship and points of our critical infrastructure since the time I entered office, last week, and again yesterday,  I bolstered those efforts to reassure our neighbors in the Jewish Community. We have added visits by Sheriff’s Officers to our normal patrols of these locations.  An attack on any one religion, culture or race, is an attack on us all.”

Chiller Theatre Expo Evacuated After “Gas Leak” and “Bomb Threat”

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Chiller Theatre Expo Evacuated After “Gas Leak” and “Bomb Threat”

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, October 27 at approximately 2:29 p.m. the Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call reporting a gas leak located at the loading docks of the Hilton Hotel, 1 Hilton Court.

Upon the arrival of the responding Police and Fire personnel, they were advised that an event was currently taking place at the hotel and approximately 3,000 guests were present.

The popular Chiller Theatre Expo is horror-themed is being held at the hotel. This weekend’s show, which kicked off Friday and is scheduled to last through Sunday, include headliners such as Robert Wagner & Jill St. John, Stefanie Powers, Loretta Swit, Barbara Eden, “L.A. Law,” “Good Times,” and “The Love Boat” cast reunions, T.K. Carter, Kim Fields, Pauly Shore and many more.

An immediate evacuation of the loading dock area and ballroom was conducted.
During the evacuation, the Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a phone call from an employee at the Hilton Hotel front desk.

The employee reported that an unknown suspect had just phoned in a bomb threat to them. An immediate evacuation of the entire structure was ordered, which includes Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Hampton Inn Hotel, along with a request for mutual aid due to the number of guests present.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and Bomb Squad responded to the scene, along with members of the New Jersey State Police K-9 Unit. A check of the interior and exterior of the structure was completed and no devices were located.

At approximately 6:00 p.m. all guests and vendors were allowed back into the structure.

The gas leak was repaired and checked by New Jersey Natural Gas personnel.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief of Police Andrew Miller would like to thank all of the participating agencies:

Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and Bomb Squad
Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations
Hanover Police Department
Morristown Police Department
Morris County Park Police
Morris Township Police Department
Morris Plains Police Department
Denville Police Department
New Jersey State Police
Parsippany Fire Prevention
Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department District 1
Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department District 2
Lake Parsippany Volunteer Fire Department District 3
Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire Department District 6
Parsippany Office of Emergency Management

Chiller Theater Expo is one of the most popular and longest-running horror conventions in the country. It focuses on horror but including pop culture as a whole and it is in its 28th year. This editions guest list included include Robert Wagner, Jill St. John, Stefanie Powers, Barbara Eden, T.K. Carter, Kim Fields, Pauly Shore, pro wrestlers Bob Backlund and Paul Orndorff, Bai Ling, P.J. Soles, Ken Foree, Ice-T and Coco, Carmen Elecktra, Gumby, artist Ed Pepka, and cast reunions from shows like L.A. Law, Good Times, and The Love Boat, and films like Evil Dead, Day of the Dead, and more. It has also been featured on the Travel Channel on shows like Toy Hunter and more.

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Industrial Sale/Leaseback of PNY Technologies

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Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Industrial Sale/Leaseback of PNY Technologies

PARSIPPANY — Cushman & Wakefield professionals from four Cushman & Wakefield service lines — Investment Sales, Finance, Leasing and Asset Management — worked in unison to structure the recent sale/leaseback of PNY Technologies’ Global Headquarters at 100 Jefferson Road.

A joint venture of Turnbridge Equities, a New York City-based, privately held full-service real estate investment and development firm, and Harbor Group International, LLC (HGI), purchased the 540,103-square-foot property from PNY Technologies.

PNY Technologies leased back approximately 25 percent of the building on a long-term basis, leaving 400,000 square feet of industrial space for Turnbridge Equities to rent. This includes 200,000 square feet of 38-foot clear height, high-cube space – a distinguishing attribute in the local market. Located at the intersection of interstates 80 and 287, 100 Jefferson Road sits on nearly 36 acres just minutes from routes 10, 46 and 202, and the Morristown CBD.

Members of Cushman & Wakefield’s New Jersey capital markets team – including Gary Gabriel, Kyle Schmidt, Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Brian Whitmer and Ryan Larkin – represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. John Alascio, Sridhar Vankayala, Mark Ehlinger, Noble Carpenter III and Zachary Kraft from Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity Debt & Structured Finance group arranged acquisition financing. Additional support was provided by New Jersey industrial leasing experts Jason Goldman and Andrew Siemsen, and property management specialists Mike Nevins, Sam Collison, Cliff Mortara and Mike Baldino.

“Turnbridge was drawn by the property’s location and functionality, and jumped on the lease-up opportunity and chance to create a new industrial offering in one of the country’s most sought-after distribution markets,” Gabriel noted. “This organization has a long track record of successful investments, and the depth of its expertise and professionalism was clear in the 100 Jefferson Road transaction from start to finish.”

PNY Technologies spent many years and a considerable amount of capital improving the building after purchasing it from Pfizer. The property’s location – 30 minutes from New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport, and the Port of NY/NJ – also contributed to strong interest among investors and users. “The quality of this asset and strong institutional sponsorship led to a competitive bidding process and excellent terms put forth by lender Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc.,” Alascio said. “Ultimately, Turnbridge was able to take advantage of a great opportunity in a market offering outstanding industrial fundamentals.”

Turnbridge and HGI immediately commenced a $4.5 million capital improvement program that will introduce Class A warehouse space in an attractive, mixed-use campus environment. The project – for which Cushman & Wakefield Asset Services is providing both property management and construction management services – will include new parking and loading areas, new office space and building entrances and new mechanical systems, among other upgrades. Cushman & Wakefield’s Jason Goldman and Andrew Siemsen have been retained as leasing agents for 100 Jefferson Road and are representing Turnbridge and HGI in leasing the vacant space.

“Turnbridge is creating a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the immediate market,” Siemsen commented. “This building represents one of the largest warehouse/distribution availabilities in the Northern New Jersey market, offering accessibility to more than 11 million people within a one-hour drive, making it ideal for last-mile distribution.” With a responsive, established ownership and the promise of modern functionality, it is well positioned for leasing success.”

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value by putting ideas into action for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with 48,000 employees in approximately 400 offices and 70 countries. In 2017, the firm had revenue of $6.9 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more click here.

Parsippany resident Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

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Parsippany resident Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer J. Garza responded to the Lake Parsippany Property Owners Association Club House on Lake Shore Drive at 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 24 for a reported hit and run motor vehicle crash.

Upon his arrival, he was advised by the victim that his 2011 Toyota Avalon was backed into twice by a vehicle that fled the scene. A witness also provided Officer Garza with the description of the driver, along with the license plate of the vehicle.

A short time later, while investigating another incident, he located the 2008 Subaru Legacy and the driver, Lani Michalski, 39, Parsippany.

After a brief investigation, she was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated; Refusal to Consent to Breath Samples; Revocation for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test; Reckless Driving; Leaving the Scene of a Crash and Failure to Report a Motor Vehicle Crash.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her court appearance.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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