Judy Farah

This story is part of our August 2026 issue. To read the print version, click here. It was the golden hour at the Jersey Shore. As the summer afternoon started to wane, my father would look around at our big crowd sitting in beach chairs, lying on blankets or playing in the sand and say, “Time to go in!” It was our favorite time of the day.

The 2026 Tower Bridge chefs presented their menu to the media at the Central Kitchen earlier this month. From left to right, Kate Sutherland of Waterboy, Joe Pruner of Bocce Ristorante, Francisco Rivera of Hawks Public House and Giancarlo Zapata of Chicha Peruvian Kitchen.

Makayla Ciminelli is Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer at Five Star Bank. (Photo by Tyrel Tesch) For America 250, Comstock's Young Professionals explain what American leadership means to them Back Article Senior Vice President and Deputy Chief Credit Officer, Five Star Bank This story is part of our July 2026 Young Professionals issue. To read the print version, click here. Makayla Ciminelli has always been ambitious.