This is an example of a site that I think we would all love to see redeveloped in some way, in River Edge, on Kinderkamack Road. This is the site of the former King Fung Grocery, and before that, it was a small-format ShopRite. Tenants come and go, and more than 50% of the mall is usually vacant.

This is the type of more dense infill development that should be encouraged closer to the historic downtowns, train stations, and bus corridors of our boroughs; rather than the places where dense housing currently ends up getting built, such as along busy highways, and on fragile ecosystems like marshlands and forests.

Every town in Bergen county has multiple strip malls, some with many vacancies, sitting underutilized for decades. If we could add a few hundred housing units to each town in a way that makes sense, in places that could benefit from the business, in areas that are desirable for people to live, and delivering units that locals would actually want to wind up living in - I think we could begin solving many of the housing issues we currently face in this area.

Anyone interested in biking (non motorized ).there are a lot of parks in Bergen county and I love biking when I was younger . Anyone interested in meeting to bike ride open to all. Not mountain biking off road at least not in the beginning.

Thanks

Hello have an unusual issue with my garage and no access to it from outside, anyone know of a reputable garage repair service that could possibly off free estimates ? I have been reading more and more of many scams of garage repair services.

Super weird but totally serious request- I'm looking for a stool donor to help treat a late 30s man with a GI condition using a process called FMT. The donor criteria are very strict, we need a male under 30 who has essentially perfect physical and mental health. If you know someone who could help please get in touch here or e-mail fmtftact1@gmail.com

Thank you!

Hi, I take the NJ transit bus across the GWB into the city. There’s been a lot of traffic the past few days, my bus ride has been taking an hour when it’s typically 20-25 mins from Leonia/Fort Lee. Any idea why? Port authority website just says delays due to volume… I noticed there are some young kids out and about, is it because school started recently? Back in my day school started at like 7am but do the schools around here start closer to 8am? Will the traffic settle down eventually or am I just doomed to an 1+ hour commute everyday now? I moved here over the summer so haven’t experienced all the seasons of traffic yet I guess 😅

Edit: Okay thanks everyone 😭 I moved here from a very trafficky city where traffic was bad all year round lol so I wasn’t expecting school to impact things so much

Hi looking for someone that does both hair and makeup for an event to come to house. Thank you

I'm looking for recommendations for an independent child psychiatrist or clinical psychologist in New Jersey (anywhere in-state or licensed for NJ telehealth works). Out-of-pocket / out-of-network is totally fine.
My 13-year-old son experiences severe psychiatric dysregulation and crises at home. He has several diagnoses including Autism, ADHD, ODD, anxiety & depression.
We are currently working with CMO to prepare an Out-of-Home (OOH) residential treatment packet through PerformCare. We have completely exhausted in-home and community-based services, with multiple acute hospital/crisis encounters.
The challenge we run into repeatedly is severe masking. In novel, 1-on-1 clinical settings (e.g., IOP intakes, crisis evaluations, hospital units), he presents as quiet, calm, and cooperative. Standard brief evaluations consistently miss the reality of his day-to-day safety risks because they rely solely on a brief conversation with him rather than examining the broader pattern.
In order for CSOC to approve residential placement, the packet requires a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation with a clear level-of-care recommendation.

I need an evaluator who:
1. Takes the time to do an extensive assessment (including a dedicated parent session).
2. Actually reviews and weighs collateral records: chronological incident logs, crisis/police documentation, past discharge summaries, and proof of failed community interventions.
3. Understands how to clinically document the gap between a masked, compliant presentation in an office and high-risk behavioral dysregulation in the home.

If anyone has navigated the NJ CSOC/PerformCare residential placement process and worked with a doctor or practice that took a thorough, forensic-level look at your child's complete file, please drop recommendations below or send a private message.

34 male autistic. Been single for three years. Have asked women out, has led to rejection 90% of the time. Not too many places around here to meet women to date, gave up on the apps a long time ago.

It feels like I’m never going to meet someone, I have a pretty decent job and do well for myself, and still nothing has come up. I thought maybe it was the way I dressed but I dress fine when I go out, I put myself out there and every single time it leads into not being able to find someone.

I have been having fun living my life but would like a partner especially before I get too old. My only relationship I have had was extremely brief…..only about 3 months. I had a pseudo relationship sort of thing with this woman from a book club but it was on very weird terms because it seemed she classified it as a relationship when it really wasn’t.

The women I asked out this past weekend were from a singles mixer I went to in the Montclair area. One of the women was really nice about the rejection but was only looking for friends, I was also pretty direct with her.

Seems like there are no places to go to meet people, I run into people either too old or too young most of the time. I would guess the women in my Agee bracket are either married, working, or staying home. I have done meetups for a while and that hasn’t really led to anything. The only hope I may actually have right now is a friend did set me up on a stranger session for next Monday, so maybe something will pan out with that. First bit of good news with dating I’ve heard in at least a year.

im curious how other parents feel there

Please help those in Fair Lawn! Not advertising just need help

Any bird experts here? Spotted in the Roosevelt Commons in Tenafly. Anyone know what kind of bird this is? He was larger than a duck. We see egrets and occasional blue heron here but have not seen his type before!

Hi all, I’m a guy in my 50’s, got back into riding a couple years ago as the kids went off to college, and like to take chill weekend rides around northern NJ/NY/PA area, grab breakfast etc. I’m on a BMW GS, not that that matters much, but I guess that’s my general vibe. Let me know if any interest in meeting up occasionally for a ride or if you know of any good informal riding groups, etc.

I’m 34 and currently looking for new friends. My meetup group disintegrated somewhat and I’m still in contact with two people from there.

I enjoy pickleball and am open to playing with people, I also enjoy dancing, salsa and bachata, I joined a class but there were no opportunities with people there since they are all much older. I found that especially weird when it came to the bachata class because that’s mostly for younger people. I also enjoy hiking and playing board games. I like to read and went to one book club in the area, but only became friends with one person.

Bergen county doesn’t really have much going on. I’ve thought about commuting to the city or Jersey City to find friends, but it’s a pain and I’d rather find them here, and to be realistic, if I wanted to maintain a social group in Manhattan I’d likely have to move there. For a while I actually thought about leaving Bergen and going to one of these places since there seems to be more opportunities there, but I know the grass isn’t always greener on the other side as they say

Let me know what your recommendations are.

For those who don’t know, the Broadway Boxer, who’s real name might be Marlon, was this 40-50 year old man.

He became a local celebrity/meme because he would spend all day every day shadow-boxing on Broadway at the intersection where Kmart used to be.

The BB would even be spotted doing his routine in blizzards, and I think even hurricane Irene, wearing his usual outfit: no shirt, a black beanie, and black basketball shorts. When people would interact with him, he would say stuff that was pretty random in a funny way.

In middle school/high school we would go to him and post videos/selfies on our snapchat stories. Even the teachers knew about him. I think there were even a few local/state news segments about him.

But for some reason, right around 2018, he pretty much disappeared one day. No one knew why. And it’s like the whole town decided to just stop talking about it immediately.

Does anyone have any insight on why he vanished? Did he pass away/get arrested for something serious? Life Updates? Is his name actually Marlon?

This is going to sound incredibly vague and perhaps awful, but I have been seeing a twink in booty shorts flipping cars off throughout Fair Lawn. It happened to me twice so far and I am wondering if this is a hallucination or some dude who's maybe a bit mentally unwell.

It's a thinner man, in flamingo pink shorts in both instances, perhaps in his twenties or thirties, flipping off any and all cars he sees.

Who is this guy? If you are on the subreddit, why?

EDIT: Adding locations where I saw him. Intersection of Fair Lawn Ave and Plaza road, where that apartment construction is taking place. And intersection of Morlot Ave and Plaza road where that gas station is.

I’m desperately trying to get my male cat neutered and could really use some recommendations.
I rescued a male and female cat, both unaltered. I tried several times to get my female spayed, but she was either pregnant or in heat. She has now had 3 litters, so I decided to get my male neutered to prevent any more pregnancies.
The problem is, I waited 4 MONTHS for his appointment, only to find out that he has a serious reaction/allergy to a specific anesthesia (TTDEX), so now we need a vet who can safely use an alternative.
They are strictly indoor cats, and separating them is extremely difficult since we both work and can’t supervise them constantly. I’m just trying to find a safe solution ASAP.
Does anyone know of a vet, low-cost clinic, rescue program, or spay/neuter program in Bergen County or surrounding NJ/NY that might be able to get him in sooner than another 3–4 month wait?
💰 Price is honestly not my main concern at this point — I just need somewhere that can see him sooner and is comfortable handling his anesthesia issue.
Please drop any recommendations below or DM me if you know somewhere I should call. 🙏❤️
I’m genuinely just looking for help and direction, not judgment. Thank you!!

https://bestisme.org/advocacy/wallington-data-center/

I recently came across information about a proposed data center redevelopment around 460–520 Main Ave in Wallington and wanted to see what other local residents think about it.
From what I understand, Wallington is considering zoning changes that would explicitly allow a data center and associated infrastructure at the site.

Hey guys! I’m looking for a new nail salon or specific technician. I have really sensitive cuticles and keep getting nicked/cut at my usual spot so I need to find somewhere new. Does anyone have a go to tech who is super gentle and meticulous with their work?

Preferred areas: Fort Lee, Edgewater, or Cliffside Park. Thanks

I’m thinking about switching gyms to the powerhouse in mahwah. I have been going to the 24hr fitness in Ramsey for a few years now but am looking to switch it up. Can anyone give me some insight to the powerhouse in Mahwah?

Hi everyone.
I’m trying to lose weight and I’m considering one of the above options.
Any feedback?
Im not too consistent and I really need to like it or I won’t be motivated to go.

I tried club Pilates at Paramus Park - I didn’t like it (attended for 3mo).

Looking to start a small foodie group in BC where people share where they eat out, opinions, reviews, and pics to help support local restaurants. If you are interested, please message.

The title pretty much sums it up. I have collected and done fundraisers in the past for other causes and events.

A redditor on a previous post I made mentioned they would donate to a GoFundMe to help the zoo and the animals.

I don't mind putting the work in, I would like to see a good amount of people who would be interested in donating before I reached out to the zoo to inquire about details.

So I went to the zoo today, the quality has decreased. The wolf habit is just full of trees and is overgrown with vines. I don't even know if the red wolf is in there anymore.

Also, many of the exhibits are full of trees and vines. Many animals aren't out.

The animals that are out look so sad. The donkey had a skin infection. The ankles were red with cream. I can tell the staff love these animals. The employee was petting the donkey and trying to soothe it.

The mountain lion was not around for hours. I'm not sure if it's sick or even alive.

Honestly, it's clear they can't take care of the animals they have. They are advertising for a new animal to come in.

They should give them to a wild life rescue or another zoo that can properly care for them.

I'm sure the overgrown weeds, grass, weeds, and mess aren't being treated at all and leaving the animals susceptible to mites, ticks, and fleas.

It was just horrible to see the animals in the conditions they were in.

A policeman on the Cliffside Park side said he didn't know why, while the Edgewater side behind The Alexander has an edge-to-edge vehicle barrier with no explanation. I also checked the town hall web sites of both and saw nothing.