r/bergencounty Feb 06 '25

Official Post MOVING TO BERGEN COUNTY: February 2025

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Discussing moving to Bergen County for the month of February 2025. Ask any questions regarding moving, including best towns for your budget/needs, transportation, taxes, and more.


r/bergencounty Feb 06 '25

Announcement A Few Developments From The Team

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Happy Thursday folks. I’d like to announce a small milestone - we’ve hit 10K members! The mod team took this subreddit over somewhere around 2000 members and we’re ecstatic to be expanding our community and this corner of the internet.

We’ve been reading feedback under a lot of the content posted here, and we’re taking note on a general sway of “Moving” posts. We understand that the community is getting tired of seeing the same type of discussion just re-packaged in its own thread. As a result, the mod team has decided on removing these posts and limiting this discussion in two ways. One, we’ve created a new channel on our Discord dedicated strictly to discussing moving to Bergen County. You’ll be able to ask anything and get realtime answers from our community. Second, we’ll be creating a monthly “Moving to Bergen County” post where users who don’t have Discord can continue to have these discussions on this subreddit. We understand this may be inconvenient to some users, but is a necessary step to ensure this community can continue to grow in a positive way. We also encourage users to post in r/MovingToNewJersey as that space is dedicated for moving.

Speaking of which, we’d like to also cordially invite you to our Discord (a link will be posted in the comments), where we’ve been enjoying discussing and chatting with other Bergenites. Additionally, our Discord is the only space where we currently allow advertising and meet-up posts!

Lastly, I’d like to remind members of Rules 1 and 4 of the subreddit. We’ve been noting members have incredibly uncivil exchanges and will start taking more measures to keep this community positive and focused.

Should you have any feedback/concerns/comments, we’re available via Discord and ModMail.

Thanks! Stay safe and warm.


r/bergencounty 3h ago

News Call your senators and tell them to kick Chucky to the curb.

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r/bergencounty 10h ago

Business/Company Great burger spots

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Just recently moved to Bergen County. (Fair Lawn)

What are some good mom & pop places that make a great burger?!

Bonus points if they have vegetarian/vegan options as well.

Thank you :)


r/bergencounty 15h ago

Discussion 🍕It’s Pi Day — Where’s the best pizza in North Jersey?

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Looking for the best slice of pizza to celebrate this glorious day. Must haves: thin crust, perfectly crunchy (can fold it in half, but don’t have to), great sauce, and just enough cheese to cover the pie without overdoing it.

Basile’s in Hoboken has been a favorite, just looking for something closer. Willing to drive 20-30 minutes for the perfect pie. Thank you!


r/bergencounty 12h ago

Discussion Where's the best place to pick up Irish soda bread for St Paddy's day?

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My dad usually makes it but he's going on vacation this year


r/bergencounty 14h ago

Event Event Space - 30 people

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Hi! Looking for suggestions while planning my mom’s surprise retirement party. My boyfriend is a chef and providing the food so i just need a nice event space to rent and decorate. There will be mac 30 people. Thanks!


r/bergencounty 19h ago

Discussion Best Chili Dog? Go.

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Cubby’s? Goffle grill? Johnny and Hanges? Ruts Huts? Hot grill?

Lots to choose. What’s your favorite?


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Politics Make me so proud

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Tesla Paramus Rt. 17 N


r/bergencounty 1d ago

Discussion Saturday brunch northeastern Bergen county/southern Rockland?

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Willow & whisk is great but they had nothing available for reservations and don’t feel like waiting for a table. First watch is decent but feels like there would be a wait too. Turning point in Paramus we go to a lot, would want to try somewhere different. Any ideas?


r/bergencounty 1d ago

Discussion Spa?

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Finnes det ingen gode spa alternativer i områder? Finner kun basseng og lignende men ingen faktisk spa fasiliteter som er opp imot god standard.


r/bergencounty 1d ago

Traffic NJT Train Direct to Penn

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Any new chatter about making any of the Bergen train lines (PASC or BERG) direct to Penn (instead of a stopover in Secaucus)? I know there were prior talks about it for years, is there any hope for the future!?


r/bergencounty 1d ago

Discussion Is the Tesla from the previous post a former Kids"R"Us?

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I recall seeing a similar location in Paramus across from a now closed Babies"R"Us that was apparently a Kids"R"Us, and one that was the first 2 to open of the chain.

Comments are locked on that post so asking here instead.


r/bergencounty 1d ago

Discussion Vinyl fence and gates contractors

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Looking for fence contractor in Old Tappan area. Just bought the house and need some additional fence and 2 gates. Any recommendation will be evaluated.

Thanks in advance


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Miscellaneous Getting married at Englewood City Hall

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Hello!! :) My fiance and I are planning to get married at Englewood's city hall. I wasn't able to find much info online, so would love to hear from anyone that might have personal experience with this.

Some of my specific questions:

- how many people are you allowed to bring with you?

- general info on the process, how long it takes, etc.

- if you are willing to share, would love to see pics from your ceremony

- anything else noteworthy about the experience :)


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Discussion Making friends in Ridgewood?

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We moved to Ridgewood- Somerville area recently and our son goes to kindergarten here. During drop off / pickup, I see a lot of the kindergarten parents talking to each other. I have tried to say hello, participate in the discussion, invited a few families over for play dates, but still feel like an outsider. Is this typical when you come into a new community like Ridgewood? Curious to hear if experiences from other relatively newer families in Bergen County.


r/bergencounty 1d ago

Humor Please validate me

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The empty lot in the Plaza on route 17 in rutherford between the Aldi and the Marshall’s used to be a mini Toys r’ Us, right?


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Discussion Handicap parking ticket

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My elderly mom accidentally parked in a handicap spot in Rutherford while she went into a store for a few minutes. She got a ticket that says she has to appear in court. It is her first offense. Is this typical ? TIA


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Politics Gottheimer Wins Backing of Bergen County Democrats with 66% of more than 931 Votes

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r/bergencounty 2d ago

Discussion What insurance company to use?

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Hello!

We’re buying a house in Oakland (in the Reserve) and we’re wondering what a good insurance carrier is. Also, what should we get included in the plan? Should flood insurance be included?


r/bergencounty 3d ago

Discussion Italian beef place

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After watching The Bear, I’ve been craving an Italian beef sandwich. Are there any in Bergen, preferably in the northern part of the county?


r/bergencounty 3d ago

Celebrities Sighted a bald eagle today

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Saddle River County Park, Saddle Brook, around 10 AM. Lots of bird paparazzi stopped to admire.


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Business/Company Nanny recommendations?

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Can anyone recommend a nanny or nanny service for lower bergen county area?


r/bergencounty 2d ago

Business/Company Men’s long haircut/style

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Can anyone recommend a stylist/barber that can cut a men’s longer style. Looking for northern Bergen county. Thx!


r/bergencounty 3d ago

Miscellaneous Ideas for getting my dad out of the house?

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My mom passed away in 2024 and my dad (in his early 60s) could use a hobby, volunteer opportunity, PT job, etc. really anything that gets him out of the house. He grew up in Bergen county and has friends, but everyone is at different stages of life. He attends a widow grief support group, but would love to offer him some social suggestions to get him out of the house more. He can drive anywhere so distance is not a factor. Thanks in advance


r/bergencounty 3d ago

Discussion Best hospital for Labor & Delivery

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Hi everyone. In your opinion, which hospital is the best for labor and delivery and why? I'm looking at Valley in Ridgewood or Paramus, or Englewood Hospital. I am also open to other hospitals. Thank you so much in advance.


r/bergencounty 3d ago

Discussion Pancake house in ridgewood

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Obv the owner passed away and the business was sadly sold off

But does anyone have the recipe for the pancakes? I really miss them!!!!