Professional Services

Worth the Investment

Planning is Your Key to Success Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by Charissa H. Yong Gone are the days of treating your CPA as a once-a-year, tax-season acquaintance. Small businesses will see greater earnings when they break free from that old mindset and invest in the groundwork for tax planning and business growth. Samantha Santaniello and her sister, Katherine, are Certified Public Accountants and partners at R.S.K. Tax & Consulting, L.L.C. They bring a wealth of knowledge and...

March 2024

Life + Culture

A Lifetime Investment

The Story of a Living Organ Donor Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by Andrea Dawson Living Donor Day is on April 3, 2024. It honors organ and tissue donors who selflessly and literally “give of themselves” to save and heal others. Each year, thousands of people decide to make a donation that provides someone else with a second chance at life. While scrolling through her social media feed one evening, Alyssa Dawson came across a post appealing for a new kidney for a fellow Westwood...

March 2024

Professional Services

Thriving Through Growth

A City Lifestyle Publisher's Journey to Discovering Her Calling Article by Tiffany Slowinski | Photography by Liz Polo, Havana Photography As a woman business owner, I know success comes from constantly evolving. Over my journey from college student to young earner to motherhood to successful entrepreneur, I have forged new identities and reinvented myself many times over. Recently, as I embarked on my latest venture—Team Spark Advisors, which employs data analytics to help businesses hire...

March 2024

Professional Services

Keep it Clean

Increase Your Home's ROI by Decluttering! Article by Hope Kerner All homeowners know that owning a home requires continual upkeep. Your HVAC, plumbing, roof, and home appliances all need regular attention and maintenance. Unfortunately, most people don't consider the importance of maintaining that "stuff" hiding in closets, kitchens, garages, and elsewhere. Clutter is never a positive. Not for your home or your mental health. Decluttering your home is beneficial for your well-being as well...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Investing in Community

Scenes from Pascack Valley City Lifestyle's Recent Networking Event Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by Clara Wang Pascack Valley City Lifestyle publishers Anthony and Lucille Rizzo recently hosted a community and partner networking event at Naya Middle Eastern Counter and Grill at 330 Market Street in Montvale. This modern Lebanese spot offers a diverse Middle Eastern menu of authentic and nutritious appetizers, build-your-own rolls, salads, and bowls. Guests of the event enjoyed...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Investing 101

Get Started with an Investment Plan Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by Clara Wang Spending his entire career in the financial industry has yielded Matthew Kitz an abundance of experience in the field. A financial advisor at Edward Jones in Westwood for the past eight years, Matt’s professional journey has spanned various positions as a trader and portfolio manager with investment firms and banks in New York City. “I decided to realign my career several years ago because I wanted to...

March 2024

Shopping

Investing in Retail Therapy

Threads has the "Threads" You Need for Spring Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by Barbara Laga and Jen Errity If longer days, warmer weather, and an uptick in invitations to sensational social events have you yearning to update your wardrobe, go right ahead! You don’t need to feel any guilt about a little retail therapy if you shop with an investment mindset. Spring is the perfect time to take stock of what you have and what you need. Picking out a few new pieces to add to your closet...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Understanding a 1031 Exchange

Expert Advice from Joel Furst, Esq. Article by Joel Furst A second-generation New Jersey real estate attorney with over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, Joel Furst has an extensive background in real estate, banking, finance, business, and commercial law.  In this article, Joel shares the benefits of a 1031 exchange when transacting property investments. A 1031 Exchange allows you to avoid paying capital gains taxes when you sell an investment real estate property so long...

March 2024

Home Services

Family Values Pave the Way

A. Macchione Brothers Paving Contractors Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by A. Macchione Brothers Inc. Matt Macchione appreciates the legacy of a family business passed down through the generations. As a teenager, he worked with his father in the family’s paving business—many times while his friends were out having fun, however, his dedication paid off. Matt is now one of the owner-operators of his family business, A. Macchione Brothers, and values the lessons learned throughout the...

February 2024

Home + Design

Architecture According to Plan

Not Just Another Pretty Space Article by Kris Pepper | Photography by Charissa H. Yong As spring draws near, many of us begin embarking on home improvement projects. If your plans include a home renovation, addition, or even a complete rebuild, you’ll need to find an experienced registered architect. Noah Adler, RA, NCARB, of NHA Architects in Haworth, provides architectural design services focused on single-family and two-family residential projects. He works with clients from the conception...

February 2024