I guess too late for Ellemeet, but I got a great welcome and the services of an instructor/safety-pilot from these people last week :
Fischer Aviation | NY/NJ Area Flight School at Essex County Airport
I flew with Felix.
My PPL documents were required, as was a deposit up front.
And yes, it was breathtaking. The sort of experience that reminds one why we bother putting up with the hassles of aviation.
Andy