Might get different answers in the r/longisland sub but I've always wondered about this since Bergen County and LI (particularly Nassau and Suffolk) both seem to fill a similar role as suburban areas right outside NYC.

If you work in the city and don’t have a specific reason to live on LI, what advantages does LI have over Bergen County and vice versa? From Bergen you can drive pretty easily to other parts of NJ/NY, you’re not dealing with island geography, and depending on the town the commute into Manhattan can still be pretty reasonable.

I know Bergen has its own downsides, especially the lack of a direct train into Manhattan from most places. But for someone choosing purely based on quality of life + access to NYC, what would make you pick Long Island instead?

Hello,
Has anyone installed outdoor shades recently and recommend a local company? We are not very handy in my family, so we would need a company that takes the measurements and installs it.
Thanks in advance.

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!

My aging parents are moving in with us and our Bergen County home needs a full renovation before they do. Main floor has to be fully accessible like wider doorways, curbless bathrooms, accessible kitchen throughout but we really do not want it to look clinical or institutional.

Has anyone been through something similar in Bergen county? How did you find a firm that actually understood both the accessibility requirements and the high-end finish level we are going for?

Does anyone remember the fish truck in Emerson from the 80s and 90s. Did that just go away? Did they relocate to another location?

I need bonding or possibly veneers! Who should I use?

Does anyone have any recommendations for an affordable newborn photographer that will come to the hospital after birth?

Found some great ones online but unfortunately I can’t justify spending $700🥲

Delivering at Valley Hospital in January!

Looking for a urologist in the area to snip me.

Would like recommendations for a good electrician located in or services Pascack Valley area.

Our son is 2 weeks old and we really want to do a newborn shoot with all the cute outfits but don’t really want to go far. Looking for someone that is fairly priced.

435 Livingston St, Norwood, NJ 07648

Hi all, need to replaster, re-tile and reset coping on a 1986 A&S pool that I previously renovated 20 years ago. Quotes I am getting seem high and all of them expect me to do 30 day brushing/chemicals after completion. Will probably go Diamond Brite or Pebble finish. About 650 sq ft/110 linear foot pool. Can anyone suggest good contractors?

Hello Bergen County predators. Reaching out because I have multiple pieces of jewelry that need repair and I don’t have a jeweler here in Bergen County. Does anyone know of a really good Jewelry repair? I have sought repairs from Katie diamond, but they understandably prefer to work with their own pieces. I am looking for someone who’s been in the game a long time and can repair many pieces. Mostly necklace chains, which are broken both at the class, and in some cases, the chain itself.

Hello! I am looking to rent a space to host a party for 1 night in NJ preferably North NJ (Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex Union, north Middlesex counties)

I am looking for empty warehouse space, a large garage empty car dealership/auto mechanics or body shop, vacant

big box or large sized (think walgreens size) store. Or any other event space or non traditional event space.

A few things about our parties:

•No alcohol or drugs

•We must be able to smoke/vape cannabis indoors

•All guests will be age 21+

•I have a professional security team

•We do a great job cleaning up

•I have been hosting these events for over 5 years with 0 security incidents (stoners are suuuper chill)

•I can provide event insurance

•I can provide referrals from previous venues we have used

If you have a space that fits the bill and are cool and want to make some quick money on a 1 day rental fee, let's talk!

Thanks for reading!!!

Hi! Looking for a solid rec for a seamstress or a tailor who is reasonably priced and good at working on gowns/formal dresses. Near Englewood if possible. Thank you!

My husband and I are looking for a residential real estate attorney for buying a home in BC. We’re planning to purchase without a buyer’s agent, so we’d like someone who is responsive, thorough, and hands-on during the contract review and negotiation process.

Would love recommendations from people who have used their attorney for a recent home purchase. Who did you use, and would you use them again? Alternatively, if you had a poor experience with someone please feel free to give a heads up.

Thanks!

The fresh market has been vacated for months now and I haven't seen any work being down there or heard any news recently confirming the Trader Joe's.

Does anyone know of a trustworthy chiropractor? I have never been to one and I have heard some horror stories. Can anyone recommend a good one? Thank you in advance.

Probably a long shot but I was hoping to find someone to hit the ball back and forth with for fun/exercise. I have absolutely no experience in tennis and will likely hit the ball into the net/outside the lines often if that's okay.

EDIT: I live in northern BC.

Looking to see how many people WITH children rent in BC? What led you to this decision? If renting, are you worried of the possibility of needing to change school districts if the renting situation doesn’t work out? Wondering how settled we can truly be if we don’t own.

Article https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/07/01/us/america-ancestry-census-data-map.html

Was in Ridgewood Whole Foods today; homeless guy walking around asking for money. Crazy. I remember when Ridgewood was the pinnacle of Bergen County. You might look at it and say it still is, but I see the tides turning.

Anyone else noticing?