Arts + Culture

Ask The Appraiser

A decades-old mystery uncovers a celebrated artist and surprising value Article and Photography by Jon Felz In this feature, we hear from Jon Felz, an expert appraiser from RZM Fine Arts & Antiques, who provides valuable insights on evaluating prized possessions. Have something you're curious about having appraised? Reach out to Jon for a chance to have your items featured in a future "Ask the Appraiser" column. Note to Appraiser: After reading your wonderful column for years, I finally...

Life + Culture

Bylines and Brotherhood: The Shared Drive Behind Jack Curry and Ian O’Connor

Two Pascack Valley locals, bound by family and fueled by craft, have shaped the voice of modern sports storytelling from press box to bestseller list. Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Clara Wang Photography In a profession defined by deadlines, competition and constant reinvention, few careers endure at the highest level for decades. Fewer still do so with both distinction and consistency. And almost none unfold alongside a family member who understands the grind as intimately as you...

Arts + Culture

A Conversation in Color

Inside the expressive, ever-evolving world of artist Kim Schmitt Thomas Article by Kim Schmitt Thomas | Photography by Kim Schmitt Thomas & Christine Nagy Step inside ABSTRACT in Westwood, and you will quickly realize this is not your typical gallery. It is alive with movement, color, conversation and curiosity. At the center of it all is Kim Schmitt Thomas, a lifelong artist whose work feels as much like a dialogue as it does a visual experience. We sat down with Thomas to talk about her...

Wellness

Precision, Purpose, and Personal Transformation

Inside Nouri Plastic Surgery, where care, communication, and confidence come first Article by Julian Crest | Photography by Andrew Fein Photography In a field often misunderstood as purely cosmetic, Dr. Andrew Nouri is quietly reshaping the narrative, one patient at a time. As the founder of Nouri Plastic Surgery in Paramus, he brings a thoughtful blend of artistry, technical precision, and human connection to every procedure, creating outcomes that are as functional as they are...