Do I need to be a resident in order to reserve a facility or pavilion? [99] Subsequently, in March 2012, leaders from Bergen County's Korean community announced they would form a grassroots political action committee to gain an organized voice in politics in the wake of the rejection of attorney Phillip Kwon to the New Jersey Supreme Court by a state legislative body,[100] and in July 2012, Kwon was appointed instead as deputy general counsel of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The George Washington Bridge, connecting Fort Lee in Bergen County across the Hudson River to the Upper Manhattan section of New York City, is the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge. Grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, hotels, restaurants, pharmacies, entertainment venues, and any other exempted establishments that do not sell clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, hardware, and home appliances are among the businesses allowed to operate. The mall is owned and managed by Paris-based real estate management company Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, and located at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 17 near the Garden State Parkway, about 15 miles (24km) west of Manhattan. Dont worry, if you prefer to spike the ball instead of dunk it, the court is easily converted in to two volleyball courts! As such, it is a part of the broader urban area around Amsterdam. In September 2014, the Englewood-based Northern New Jersey Community Foundation announced an initiative known as ArtsBergen, a centralizing body with the goal of connecting artists and arts organizations with one another in Bergen County. Email: parks@cofh.org. [314][315], However, repeated attempts by voters to repeal the law have failed. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. The population density was 3,900 inhabitants per square mile (1,505.8/km2). Full Description ActiveNet - Online Recreation Activities The Disneyland Resort invites you to be our Guest and explore our Parks & Hotels roles at our upcoming Job Fair on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM . Greek Americans have had a fairly sizable presence in Bergen for several decades, and according to 2000 census data, the Greek community numbered 13,247 county-wide. 2023 Active Network, LLC and/or its affiliates and licensors. Whether you are a walker, a runner, or a watcher, theres something for everyone outside of The REC. Phone: 618-489-2000. [185][186] They run northsouth to Hoboken Terminal with connections to the PATH train. (Some gave themselves raises for 2018)", "Bergen County replaces outgoing administrator Julien Neals with Garfield official", Vice Chairman Commissioner Chairman Thomas J. Sullivan, Commissioner Vice Chairwoman Germaine M. Ortiz, Commissioner Chair Pro Tempore Dr. Joan M. 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Family of 5 Day Camp - Week #6 To The Rescue #1511 / Age Grades: Kindergarten - 6th / . [57], Italian Americans have long had a significant presence in Bergen County; in fact, Italian is the most commonly identified first ancestry among Bergen residents (18.5%), with 168,974 Bergen residents were recorded as being of Italian heritage in the 2013 American Community Survey. [170][171] Bergen's Muslim population primarily consists of Arab Americans, South Asian Americans, African Americans, and more recently, Macedonian Americans and Albanian Americans, although many members of these groups practice other religions. COVID City Hall Access Hours. Fairview Center - Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Our group fitness classes will provide options to everyone from the slow mover to the trained athlete. 2023 Active Network, LLC and/or its affiliates and licensors. [41], The George Washington Bridge was completed in 1931, linking Fort Lee to Manhattan. June 29, 2023 to August 3, 2023. [70] Many municipalities in the county are home to a significant number of Jewish Americans, including Fair Lawn, Teaneck, Tenafly, Closter, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Bergenfield, Woodcliff Lake, Paramus, and Franklin Lakes. [citation needed] The annual Filipino American Festival is held in Bergenfield. Bergen County saw skirmishes throughout the war as armies from both sides maneuvered across the countryside. How do I register for a program or reserve a pavilion? Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone Riedle, Kathleen Senior Programs Coordinator: Email 618-489-2040 . [156] Fort Lee and Paramus have the highest total number of Chinese among Bergen municipalities while Englewood Cliffs has the highest percentage (8.42%). There were 6,965 voters (1.0%) registered to other parties. John S. Hogan (D, Northvale, 2026),[246][247]Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood, 2025)[248][249]Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill, 2026). 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Parks Listing Fairview Heights, IL CivicEngage [209], The Bergen Performing Arts Center (PAC) is based in Englewood, while numerous museums are located throughout the county. Each week, compete in Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, Rocket League,. He also won somewhat less affluent suburban towns such as Mahwah, Waldwick, and Midland Park, along with surpassing the margins of victory obtained by Hillary Clinton in municipalities like Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Ridgewood, and wealthier southern Bergen towns like Rutherford (although the results in most of the rest of southern Bergen largely stayed the same compared to 2016 - either Biden or Trump barely won the more blue-collar towns of Carlstadt (Trump, by 57 votes)/East Rutherford (Biden, 485)/Lyndhurst (Trump, 68)/Moonachie (Biden, 48)/North Arlington (Trump, just 5)/South Hackensack (Biden, 88), while Trump's margins of defeat shrank in Garfield/Lodi, and his margin of victory grew in Wallington, all compared to 2016). [42] The bridge is the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge, carrying 104 million vehicles in 2019. Description Basketball League Fairview Heights Parks & Recreation is hosting a boys and girls basketball league for children in 1st-4th Grade. Law enforcement at the county level includes the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. This led to the "boroughitis" phenomenon, in which many new municipalities were created in a span of a few years. 9950 Bunkum Rd. The sharp cliffs of the New Jersey Palisades lift much of the eastern boundary of the county up from the Hudson River. The Chinese American population is also spread out, with sizable populations in Fort Lee, Paramus, Ridgewood, River Edge, and Englewood Cliffs. [76] Per the 2010 Census, Palisades Park was home to the highest total number (10,115)[76] of individuals of Korean ancestry among all municipalities in the state,[84] while neighboring Fort Lee had the second largest cluster (8,318),[85] and fourth highest proportion (23.5%, trailing Leonia (26.5%) and Ridgefield (25.7%)). [46][47] The county's lowest point is sea level, along the Hudson River, which in this region is a tidal estuary. The REC is excited to introduce Clip N Climb to the Metro East! [39] The explosion is believed to have been an act of sabotage by German agents, as the munitions in question were destined for Russia, part of the U.S.'s effort to supply allies before entrance into World War I. Come into the Rec to book your party today! Metro-East Regional Chamber of Commerce. Enroll Now. Take a walk on the walking path and enjoy watching (or joining) all of the fun that happens inside of our custom dog park! [154] In 2021, the multinational conglomerate Jollibee restaurant chain based in Metro Manila, planned to open its first Bergen County location in East Rutherford.[155]. [140] Between 2011 and 2017, Fair Lawn's Filipino population was estimated to have more than doubled. [283][284] In the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama received 225,367 votes here (53.9%), ahead of Republican John McCain with 186,118 votes (44.5%) and other candidates with 3,248 votes (0.8%), among the 418,459 ballots cast by the county's 544,730 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.8%.[285]. Early settlement attempts by the Dutch colonists included Pavonia (1633), Vriessendael (1640), and Achter Col (1642), but the Native Americans repelled these settlements in Kieft's War (16431645) and the Peach Tree War (16551660). 9950 Bunkum Road | Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Phone: 618-489-2040 | Fax: 618-489-2047 Do you have questions or comments about The REC? GGLeagues (esports partner with The REC) will be hosting their first-ever FREE weekly tournaments and you can win $10 or more! [270][271], The 70 municipalities of Bergen County are represented by seven separate state legislative districts. Ages 6 and under: Holland has been providing quality construction services throughout Illinois and Missouri since 1986, when it was founded by company CEO Bruce Holland. Look for this banner for recommended activities. The victims of the Armenian genocide are recognized annually at the Bergen County Courthouse in Hackensack. To apply for this position, please complete the official City application and return to hr@cofh.org. 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