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PARK: JOHN GAVIN; RESTAURANT: JOSEPH REMMERT; BIRD: DAVID BERGELAND; DOCK: TARIQ ZEHAWI; communities CARLSTADT ESTABLISHED 1894 carlstadtnj.us Located nine miles from New York City, Carlstadt is considered a “dual personality” community with a friendly, family-oriented borough and growing industrial center. Because of the borough’s close proximity – less than one mile – to MetLife Stadium, the town is home to many Giants fans and many homes in the community offer spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline. Landmarks Hackensack Meadowlands Conservation and Wildlife Area Lindbergh Field CLIFFSIDE PARK AERIAL: ANNE-MARIE CARUSO; DOWNTOWN & BASKETBALL: CARL SU ESTABLISHED 1895 cliffsideparknj.org With proximity to the George Washington Bridge and Lincoln Tunnel, Cliffside Park is home to a diverse group of residents. Its motto, “Atop the Palisades,” is a perfect description for the borough, as it overlooks the Hudson River with a beautiful view of the New York skyline. Former Mayor Gerald Calabrese, who passed away in 2015, served as the longest running mayor in the state, with 51 years in office. The Calabrese name lives on in the borough through son Thomas Calabrese, who is currently serving as mayor. Landmark Epiphany Church (201) WELCOME | 2017 EDITION 49