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From Heartbreak To Healing
WHEN TENAFLY residents Pamela and Paul Caine lost their newborn son, Griffin Matthew, nearly 30 years ago, they were left with unimaginable pain. At the time, there were no resources to guide them through their grief, yet they were determined to keep Griffin’s spirit alive. Out of that loss came the Griffin Cares Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting parents and loved ones who experience pregnancy and infant loss. Where once there was nowhere to turn, there is now


Saving Lives Through Early Detection
SOME PEOPLE MAY be hesitant about getting mammograms, but yearly screenings save lives. Behind the technology are physicians like Tenafly resident Dr. Shari Siegel-Goldman, more commonly known as Dr. Goldman. A radiologist specializing in breast imaging, Goldman has spent nearly three decades at Lenox Hill Radiology in Rockland County, guiding patients through screenings, diagnoses, and next steps with compassion and clarity. Her decision to specialize in breast imaging wa


A Lasting Impact
IF YOU’VE EVER experienced a downtown Tenafly event in the past few years—whether it was Fall Fest, Spring Fling—or even a quiet afternoon on one of the new benches in Huyler Park, you may not have realized that many of these special touches exist thanks to the dedication of Jeanne Rivkin-Mermelshtayn. A longtime Tenafly resident, Jeanne, known widely as Jeannie, has been a driving force behind much of the energy and community spirit in Tenafly. With her eye for design, her h


Teamwork and Tradition
TENAFLY COUPLE Tracy Wolfson and David Reichel have always been a sports-centered family. Since moving to town 17...


From Daily Dribbles to Division IIi
RECENT TENAFLY High School graduate Juliet Schwartz wrapped up her high school career with a bang. As captain of the varsity basketball...


Generations of Style
HARTLY ISN’T JUST a store—it’s a legacy. Passed down through four generations, this beloved Westwood boutique has quietly built a...


Victory Through Teamwork
THE TENAFLY SOFTBALL 5th and 6th grade teams, led by Melissa Gomez, ended their season on a high note. Under the guidance of head coach...


Making Scents Out of the Good Life in Tenafly
“FRAGRANCE IS my world,” says perfumer and longtime Tenafly resident Steven Claisse, but spend a few minutes with him, and you’ll find...


From Struggle to Strength
YOU MAY KNOW Jackie Goldschneider from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (RHONJ), but this longtime Tenafly resident has built a...


Recipe for Stardom
JOSH CAPON IS an award-winning celebrity chef with over 25 years of culinary experience, renowned for pioneering innovative cuisines...


Pilates AND PURPOSE
IF YOU HAVE SPENT any time on social media over the past few years, you have likely noticed the Pilates renaissance taking place. Trends...


Have a SAFE SUMMER
SWIMMING AT THE beach, hiking in the woods: There’s no shortage of appealing summertime adventures. But spending more time outdoors also...


Form Meets Function
TO SOME, designing a home feels like a daunting task filled with uncertainty. Will these colors look good together? Is the furniture...


Heart, History and Harmony
Lea Michele is an Emmy-nominated actress and singer best known for her acclaimed Broadway roles and her breakout performance as Rachel...


From Tenafly, With Style
OWNED BY TWO WOMEN from Tenafly, Reform Lifestyle boutique in Cresskill is a world of carefully curated denim, easy tees and soft layers...


From Bronx to Borough Hall
CURRENT TENAFLY MAYOR Mark Zinna was born in the Bronx and spent his early adult life in Manhattan. He and his wife were married in 2001...


Cultivating Creativity
ART IS NOT CONFINED to museums and galleries; it can also be found in our local communities. Tenafly resident Galit Oelsner is a...


Running A Tradition
EACH YEAR IN THE SPRING, runners—and a variety of other active people and pets—gather for the annual TEF Tenafly 5K Run and Dog Walk,...


Supporting Families One Birth at a Time
WHEN TENAFLY RESIDENT Stephanie Pasternak became an alumna of Brown University, she didn’t know what she wanted to do after graduation....
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