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Meet the Hamburg Family

From the December 2025 Issue

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They met on Hinge, discovered they lived three blocks apart on the Upper East Side, and now they're the neighbors everyone in Wyckoff wishes they had. Meet Liandra and Michael Hamburg — a psychotherapist, a cybersecurity pro, and the couple whose journey from a Manhattan pandemic lockdown to Wyckoff life proves that sometimes the best chapters start with a detour.

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Meet Wyckoff's Accomplished Artists

Tara Lamorgese

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She's been painting since age four. He turns locally sourced wood into art from his basement studio — and is currently crafting a bowl with pieces of his mother's wedding dress. Meet Susan Jarecky and Steve Cipolla, the Wyckoff couple who found each other, found their home, and built a thriving arts community from scratch.

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Close to Home. Ready for the World.

Kelly Doran

Assistant Director of Admissions & Dual Enrollment

Kelly Doran

Assistant Director of Admissions & Dual Enrollment

Morgan Grande

Associate Director of Marketing & Student Recruitment

Ramapo College: Bergen County Advantage in Higher Education

Ramapo College in Mahwah offers Bergen County families a top-tier education close to home. With a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, NJ's #1-ranked residence halls, and 40+ majors, students enjoy personalized learning and strong career preparation. Standout programs include AACSB-accredited business, nationally recognized data science, and nursing with 100% NCLEX pass rates.

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To Live Together or Not...

Kimberly A. Paton, Esq.

The Paton Law Firm, LLC

Kimberly A. Paton, Esq.

The Paton Law Firm, LLC

Moving in together? Whether it's for love, finances, or companionship, living without a written agreement can leave you legally unprotected — even if you've been together for years. Estate attorney Kimberly Paton breaks down what every couple and cohabitant in New Jersey needs to know before sharing a roof, and why a handshake isn't enough.

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Meet Marie Neal

Lynn Bruggemann

It started with four softball teams and 48 players. Five seasons later, Marie Neal's Unofficial Wyckoff Women's Sports has grown into a three-sport league with volleyball, bowling, and a waiting list of women ready to play. Find out how one mom turned a post-pandemic idea into one of Wyckoff's most popular community traditions.

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How to Help Your Loved One to Hear More Clearly

Emma Durazzo, Au.D., CCC-A

Anywhere Audiology

Dad insists everyone's mumbling. You're thinking it might be his hearing. He says he'll "pop into Costco one of these days." But is that really the best first step? Concierge audiologist Dr. Emma Durazzo explains why hearing care is more personal than you think — and how to help a loved one without pushing them away.

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Homemade Cavatelli

Cathy Pecorelli

Three ingredients. No machine required. Just flour, water, salt, and your own two hands. Cathy Pecorelli walks you through homemade cavatelli from scratch — the kind of pasta your grandmother made but never wrote down. With a 55-minute start-to-finish time and a dough that feels like playdough, this one's easier than you think.

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