River Edge, New Jersey

{{short description|Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, US}} {{Redirect|River Edge|similar uses|River's Edge (disambiguation)}} {{Use American English|date=March 2020}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2020}} {{Infobox settlement |name = River Edge, New Jersey |official_name = |settlement_type = Borough |nickname = |motto =

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|subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = {{nowrap|{{flag|United States}}}} |subdivision_type1 = State |subdivision_name1 = {{flag|New Jersey}} |subdivision_type2 = County |subdivision_name2 = Bergen |government_footnotes = <ref name=DataBook/> |government_type = Borough |governing_body = Borough Council |leader_title = Mayor |leader_name = Thomas R. Papaleo (D, term ends December 31, 2027)<ref name=Mayor/> |leader_title1 = Administrator |leader_name1 = Lisette Aportela<ref name=Directory>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/directory Staff Directory], Borough of River Edge. Accessed January 9, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/departments/Administration Administration], Borough of River Edge. Accessed January 9, 2025.</ref> |leader_title2 = Municipal clerk |leader_name2 = Anne Dodd<ref name=Directory/><ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/departments/BoroughClerk Borough Clerk], Borough of River Edge. Accessed January 9, 2025.</ref> |established_title = Incorporated |established_date = June 30, 1894

|unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/5/query?where=STATE='34'&outFields=NAME,STATE,PLACE,AREALAND,AREAWATER,LSADC,CENTLAT,CENTLON&orderByFields=PLACE&returnGeometry=false&returnTrueCurves=false&f=json|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 11, 2022}}</ref> |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 4.86 |area_land_km2 = 4.75 |area_water_km2 = 0.12 |area_total_sq_mi = 1.88 |area_land_sq_mi = 1.83 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.04 |area_water_percent = 2.39 |area_rank = 422nd of 565 in state 52nd of 70 in county<ref name=CensusArea>[https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_cousubs_34.txt 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places], United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.</ref>

|population_as_of = 2020 |population_footnotes = <ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> |population_total = 12049 |population_rank = 210th of 565 in state 30th of 70 in county<ref name=LWD2020Density>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/dmograph/est/mcd/density.xlsx Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.</ref> |population_density_km2 = auto |population_density_sq_mi = 6573.4 |population_density_rank = 78th of 565 in state 24th of 70 in county<ref name=LWD2020Density/> |population_est = 11995 |pop_est_as_of = 2023 |pop_est_footnotes = <ref name=Census2020/><ref name=PopEst/>

|timezone = Eastern (EST) |utc_offset = −05:00 |timezone_DST = Eastern (EDT) |utc_offset_DST = −04:00 |elevation_footnotes = <ref>{{Gnis|885372|Borough of River Edge}}, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 11, 2013.</ref> |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = 49 |coordinates_footnotes = <ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR1">[https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990], United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref> |coordinates = {{coord|40.926766|-74.037468|region:US-NJ_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = ZIP Code |postal_code = 07661<ref>[http://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupResultsAction!input.action?resultMode=0&city=river%20edge&state=NJ Look Up a ZIP Code for River Edge, NJ], United States Postal Service. Accessed August 29, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/njzips.htm Zip Codes], State of New Jersey. Accessed August 19, 2013.</ref> |area_code = 201<ref>[http://www.area-codes.com/search.asp?frmNPA=&frmNXX=&frmState=NJ&frmCity=River+Edge Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for River Edge, NJ], Area-Codes.com. Accessed August 29, 2013.</ref>{{force singular}} |blank_name = FIPS code |blank_info = 3400363360<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR2">[https://www.census.gov U.S. Census website], United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref><ref>[https://mcdc.missouri.edu/applications/geocodes/?state=34 Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey], Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.</ref> |blank1_name = GNIS feature ID |blank1_info = 0885372<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name="GR3">[https://geonames.usgs.gov/ US Board on Geographic Names], United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.</ref> |website = {{URL|https://www.riveredgenj.org}} |footnotes = }} '''River Edge''' is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 12,049,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 709 (+6.3%) from the 2010 census count of 11,340,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected an increase of 394 (+3.6%) from the 10,946 counted in the 2000 census.<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2010/2010data/table7cm.xls Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref>

The community was originally incorporated as the borough of '''Riverside''' by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 30, 1894, from portions of Midland Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On December 1, 1930, the borough's name was changed to River Edge.<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. [https://nj.gov/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf ''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 85. Accessed May 30, 2024.</ref> The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone.<ref>Harvey, Cornelius Burnham. [https://books.google.com/books?id=EdoMAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA11 ''Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey''], p. 11, New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Company, 1900. Accessed September 1, 2013. "For a period of sixteen years following the passage of this act few boroughs were organized in the State, only three of them being in Bergen County.... As it was twenty-six boroughs were created in the county from January 23, 1894, to December 18, of the same year."</ref> The borough was named for its location along the Hackensack River.<ref>Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=28 ''The Origin of New Jersey Place Names''], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 22, 2015.</ref>

==Geography== According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.88 square miles (4.86 km2), including 1.83 square miles (4.75 km2) of land and 0.05 square miles (0.12 km2) of water (2.39%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />

A suburb of New York City, River Edge is located approximately {{convert|8|mi|0}} west of Upper Manhattan.

Cherry Hill and North Hackensack are unincorporated communities located within River Edge.<ref>[http://www.bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/historyOfRiverEdgeNJ.html "A Short History of River Edge, NJ"], Bergen County Historical Society. Accessed May 10, 2015.</ref>

The borough is bordered by the Bergen County municipalities of Hackensack, New Milford, Oradell, Paramus and Teaneck.<ref>[https://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/83041/touches.html Areas touching River Edge], MapIt. Accessed March 4, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/visitors-guide/county-maps Bergen County Map of Municipalities], Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 4, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

==Demographics== {{US Census population |1900= 561 |1910= 736 |1920= 1077 |1930= 2210 |1940= 3287 |1950= 9204 |1960= 13264 |1970= 12850 |1980= 11111 |1990= 10603 |2000= 10946 |2010= 11340 |2020= 12049 | estimate=11995 | estyear=2023 | estref=<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=PopEst>[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/mcds/totals/SUB-MCD-EST2023-POP-34.xlsx Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023], United States Census Bureau, released May 2024. Accessed May 16, 2024.</ref> {{decrease}} |footnote=Population sources: 1900–1920<ref>[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full ''Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905''], New Jersey Department of State, 1906. Accessed August 19, 2013.</ref> 1900–1910<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA335 ''Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890''], United States Census Bureau, p. 335. Accessed August 19, 2013. Listed as Riverside borough.</ref> 1910–1930<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA714 ''Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I''], United States Census Bureau, p. 714. Accessed January 26, 2012. Listed as Riverside borough.</ref> 1900–2020<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2kpub/njsdcp3.pdf#page=27 Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, August 2001. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref><ref name=BergenCensus>[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/Departments__Services/Planning__Engineering/Census_Data/Table00_HistPopTo2020.pdf Historical Population Trends in Bergen County 1900-2020], Bergen County, New Jersey Department of Planning and Engineering, 2022. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref> 2000<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> 2010<ref name=Census2010>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400363360 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for River Edge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212104543/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400363360 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 13, 2013.</ref><ref name=LWD2010>[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_ber/riveredge1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for River Edge borough] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319025017/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_ber/riveredge1.pdf |date=March 19, 2012 }}, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 13, 2013.</ref> 2020<ref name=Census2020>[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/riveredgeboroughnewjersey/ QuickFacts River Edge borough, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 12, 2023.</ref><ref name=LWD2020>[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2020/2020%20pl94%20Tables/2020_Mun/MCD%200_All.pdf Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.</ref> | align = right | align-fn = center }}

===Racial and ethnic composition=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |+'''River Edge borough, New Jersey – Racial and ethnic composition''' {{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}} !Race / Ethnicity (''NH = Non-Hispanic'') !Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – River Edge borough, New Jersey|url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=160XX00US3463360&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }}</ref> !Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – River Edge borough, New Jersey|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US3463360&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }}</ref> !{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – River Edge borough, New Jersey |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US3463360&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date= }}</ref> !% 2000 !% 2010 !{{partial|% 2020}} |- |White alone (NH) |8,758 |7,669 |style='background: #ffffe6; |6,649 |80.01% |67.63% |style='background: #ffffe6; |55.18% |- |Black or African American alone (NH) |108 |156 |style='background: #ffffe6; |283 |0.99% |1.38% |style='background: #ffffe6; |2.35% |- |Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) |8 |5 |style='background: #ffffe6; |8 |0.07% |0.04% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.07% |- |Asian alone (NH) |1,378 |2,505 |style='background: #ffffe6; |3,434 |12.59% |22.09% |style='background: #ffffe6; |28.50% |- |Pacific Islander alone (NH) |0 |9 |style='background: #ffffe6; |0 |0.00% |0.08% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00% |- |Other race alone (NH) |10 |10 |style='background: #ffffe6; |50 |0.09% |0.09% |style='background: #ffffe6; |0.41% |- |Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) |103 |117 |style='background: #ffffe6; |286 |0.94% |1.03% |style='background: #ffffe6; |2.37% |- |Hispanic or Latino (any race) |581 |869 |style='background: #ffffe6; |1,339 |5.31% |7.66% |style='background: #ffffe6; |11.11% |- |'''Total''' |'''10,946''' |'''11,340''' |style='background: #ffffe6; |'''12,049''' |'''100.00%''' |'''100.00%''' |style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%''' |}

===2020 census===

As of the 2020 census, River Edge had a population of 12,049. The median age was 41.3 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.2 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A63360&in=state%3A34|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 27, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref><ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A63360&in=state%3A34|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=April 27, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A63360&in=state%3A34|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=April 27, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

There were 4,191 households in River Edge, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 66.7% were married-couple households, 10.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

There were 4,337 housing units, of which 3.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.9%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/><ref name="Census2020PL"/>

===2010 census===

The 2010 United States census counted 11,340 people, 4,134 households, and 3,163 families in the borough. The population density was {{convert|6116.3|/sqmi}}. There were 4,261 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2298.2|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup was 73.42% (8,326) White, 1.52% (172) Black or African American, 0.05% (6) Native American, 22.19% (2,516) Asian, 0.08% (9) Pacific Islander, 1.25% (142) from other races, and 1.49% (169) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.66% (869) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/> Korean Americans accounted for 11.1% of the borough's population.<ref name=Census2010/>

Of the 4,134 households, 38.8% had children under the age of 18; 64.8% were married couples living together; 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 23.5% were non-families. Of all households, 20.6% were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.21.<ref name=Census2010/>

26.0% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 88.4 males.<ref name=Census2010/>

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $97,816 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,136) and the median family income was $109,335 (+/− $12,278). Males had a median income of $71,219 (+/− $6,936) versus $63,305 (+/− $12,071) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $38,772 (+/− $2,392). About 3.0% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400363360 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for River Edge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212084718/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400363360 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 26, 2012.</ref>

Same-sex couples headed 19 households in 2010, a decrease from the 24 counted in 2000.<ref>Lipman, Harvy; and Sheingold, Dave. [https://web.archive.org/web/20130203212228/http://www.northjersey.com/news/127675238_NORTH_JERSEY_SEES_30__GROWTH_IN_SAME-SEX_COUPLES___Census_shows_shift_in_suburbs.html "North Jersey sees 30% growth in same-sex couples"], ''The Record'', August 14, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 3, 2013. Accessed September 20, 2014.</ref>

===2000 census=== As of the 2000 United States census<ref name="GR2" /> there were 10,946 people, 4,165 households, and 3,102 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|5,804.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 4,210 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2,232.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 84.12% White, 1.06% African American, 0.08% American Indian, 12.60% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.31% of the population.<ref name=Census2000>[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603463360.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for River Edge borough, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160905154527/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603463360.pdf |date=September 5, 2016 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 19, 2013.</ref><ref name=Census2000SF1>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400363360 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for River Edge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212095622/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400363360 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed August 19, 2013.</ref>

There were 4,165 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

In the borough the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/>

The median income for a household in the borough was $71,792, and the median income for a family was $80,422. Males had a median income of $62,044 versus $41,085 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $33,188. About 2.5% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref name=Census2000/><ref name=Census2000SF1/> ==Government==

===Local government=== River Edge is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.<ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf ''Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601184216/https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf |date=June 1, 2023 }}, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.<ref name=DataBook>''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 165.</ref> The borough form of government used by River Edge is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. [http://www.njslom.org/magart0307_p14.html "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924045019/http://www.njslom.org/magart0307_p14.html |date=2014-09-24 }}, New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Accessed November 30, 2014.</ref><ref>[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604040836/https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=6 |date=June 4, 2023 }}, p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref>

{{As of|2025}}, the mayor of the Borough of River Edge is Democrat Thomas R. Papaleo, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027.<ref name=Mayor>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/mayor Mayor Thomas Papaleo], Borough of River Edge. Accessed January 9, 2025.</ref> The members of the Borough Council are Council President Lissa Montisano-Koen (D, 2025), Barry Benson (D, 2025), Priti Dhariwal (D, 2027), David Glass (D, 2026), Indira Kinsella (D, 2026) and Klodiana Malellari (D, 2027).<ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/council Council], Borough of River Edge. Accessed January 9, 2025.</ref><ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/media/BUDGETS/2024%20Budget%20-%20Adopt.pdf#page=5 2024 Municipal Data Sheet], Borough of River Edge. Accessed January 9, 2025.</ref><ref name=BergenCountyDirectory>[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/About_Bergen_County/2024-county-directory.pdf#page=59 ''2024 County and Municipal Directory''], Bergen County, New Jersey, April 2024. Accessed April 15, 2024.</ref><ref name=Bergen2024>[https://www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/bergennjenr/16/en/Index_16.html 2024 General Election Official Results], Bergen County, New Jersey, updated November 20, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref name=Bergen2023>[https://www.bergencountyclerk.gov/_Content/pdf/ElectionResult/District%20Canvass%20NEW.pdf Official Statement of Vote 2023 General Election - November 7, 2023 Official Results], Bergen County, New Jersey, November 27, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=Bergen2022>[https://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/ElectionResult/Certified%20Statement%20of%20Vote%20Book%2011-21-22.pdf Bergen County November 8, 2022 General Election Statement of Vote], Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref>

In January 2020, the borough council selected Indira Kinsella from three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2020 that had been held by Thomas Papaleo until he resigned to take office as mayor.<ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/vertical/sites/%7BAADBD388-AFA1-4782-A407-5570AB2FC2F8%7D/uploads/1-21_Minutes.pdf Regular Meeting Minutes for January 21, 2020], Borough of River Edge. Accessed March 4, 2020. "The River Edge Democratic Political Party would like to submit the following three names to be considered for replacement of the council seat of Thomas Papaleo.... On motion by Councilman Chinigo, seconded by Councilwoman Busteed to nominate Indira Kinsella to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Papaleo’s Council seat through 12/31/20 was unanimously approved."</ref>

In February 2016, the borough council selected Mary Davis from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that was vacated by Edward Mignone when he took office as mayor.<ref>Krulish, Mark. [http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/town-government/davis-fills-vacant-seat-on-the-council-1.1509556?page=all "Mary Davis tapped to fill council seat in River Edge"], ''The Record'', February 11, 2016. Accessed June 16, 2016. "The Borough of River Edge added the missing piece to its governing body when it appointed long-time resident Mary Davis to its vacant council seat on Feb. 1. Davis was approved unanimously to fill the open seat vacated by Mayor Edward Mignone, who had a year left on his council term prior to taking the mayor's seat in January."</ref>

In October 2015, council member Anthony Cappola resigned from office and left the race for an Assembly seat in the 38th Legislative District, following disclosures that he had written and published a 2003 book titled ''Outrageous'' that was described as "full of racial slurs, rants and stereotypes".<ref>Ensslin, John C.; and Pugliese, Nicholas. [http://www.northjersey.com/news/author-of-book-filled-with-racial-slurs-rants-resigns-as-river-edge-councilman-1.1424432 "''Outrageous'' author quits council seat in River Edge"], ''The Record'', October 2, 2015. Accessed October 7, 2015. "Embattled Republican Anthony Cappola resigned as a River Edge councilman Friday, one day after stepping down as a GOP Assembly candidate following disclosures that he had authored a book full of racial slurs, rants and stereotypes."</ref>

====List of mayors==== {|class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" |- ! align=center|# ! Mayor ! Term start ! Term end ! colspan=2 | Party ! Elections won ! Notes |- |align=center|1 |John G. Webb |align=center|{{Dts|1894}} |align=center|{{Dts|1897}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican | |Webb was the first mayor of River Edge following incorporation. |- |align=center|2 |Joseph A. Brohel |align=center|{{Dts|1897}} |align=center|{{Dts|1899}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican | |Resigned in August 1899. |- |align=center|3 |David A. Zabriskie |align=center|{{Dts|1899}} |align=center|{{Dts|1900}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican | |Acting mayor following Brohel's resignation. |- |align=center|4 |Louis L. Rolland |align=center|{{Dts|1900}} |align=center|{{Dts|1903}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican | |Resigned in November 1903 |- |align=center|5 |Henry Lozier |align=center|{{Dts|1903}} |align=center|{{Dts|1904}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |N/A |Acting mayor following Rolland's resignation. Did not seek election to a full term. |- |align=center|6 |Joseph A. Brohel |align=center|{{Dts|1904}} |align=center|{{Dts|1912}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1903, 1905, 1907, 1909, 1911 |Only Mayor to serve non-consecutive terms. Resigned in January 1912. |- |align=center|7 |Albert Z. Bogert |align=center|{{Dts|1912}} |align=center|{{Dts|1930}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1912 (special), 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925, 1927 |Acting mayor following Brohel's resignation. Selected to fill balance of the term. Did not seek reelection to a ninth full term. |- |align=center|8 |Elmer F. Howell |align=center|{{Dts|1930}} |align=center|{{Dts|1931}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1929 |Resigned in February 1931. Name of the Borough changed from Riverside to River Edge during his tenure. |- |align=center|9 |J. Pell Zabriskie |align=center|{{Dts|1931}} |align=center|{{Dts|1938}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1931, 1933, 1935 |Acting mayor following Howell's resignation. Selected to fill balance of the term. Did not seek reelection to a third full term. |- |align=center|10 |Martin J. Ferber |align=center|{{Dts|1938}} |align=center|{{Dts|1948}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1937, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1945 |Also elected Bergen County Freeholder in 1943. Did not seek reelection to a sixth term. |- |align=center|11 |James Farrell |align=center|{{Dts|1948}} |align=center|{{Dts|1956}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1947, 1949, 1951, 1953 |Did not seek reelection to a fifth term. |- |align=center|12 |F. Walton Wanner |align=center|{{Dts|1956}} |align=center|{{Dts|1962}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1955, 1957, 1959 |Retired to run for General Assembly. |- |align=center|13 |Kenneth B. George |align=center|{{Dts|1962}} |align=center|{{Dts|1965}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1961, 1963 |Died in February 1965. |- |align=center|14 |Karl C. Christiansen |align=center|{{Dts|1965}} |align=center|{{Dts|1972}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1965, 1967, 1969 |Acting mayor following George's death. Selected to fill balance of the term. Did not seek reelection to a fourth full term. |- |align=center|15 |John Curran |align=center|{{Dts|1972}} |align=center|{{Dts|1978}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |1971, 1975 |First Democratic mayor. First mayor elected to a four-year term. Resigned upon election to the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders in December 1978. |- |align=center|16 |William Doyle |align=center|{{Dts|1978}} |align=center|{{Dts|1984}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |1979 |Acting mayor following Curran's resignation. Selected to fill balance of the term. Lost reelection to a second full term. |- |align=center|17 |Edward P. Raffo |align=center|{{Dts|1984}} |align=center|{{Dts|1988}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1983 |Lost reelection to a second term. |- |align=center|18 |Robert Graillat |align=center|{{Dts|1988}} |align=center|{{Dts|1988}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |1987 |Resigned in December 1988. |- |align=center|19 |Kevin Rigby |align=center|{{Dts|1988}} |align=center|{{Dts|1992}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |1989 (special) |Acting mayor following Graillat's resignation. Selected to fill balance of the term. Did not seek reelection to a full term. |- |align=center|20 |James T. Kirk |align=center|{{Dts|1992}} |align=center|{{Dts|2000}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |1991, 1995 |Lost reelection to a third term. |- |align=center|21 |Margaret Falahee Watkins |align=center|{{Dts|2000}} |align=center|{{Dts|2012}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |1999, 2003, 2007 |First female mayor of River Edge. Lost reelection to a fourth term. |- |align=center|22 |Sandy Moscaritolo |align=center|{{Dts|2012}} |align=center|{{Dts|2016}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |2011 |Lost reelection to a second term. |- |align=center|23 |Edward Mignone |align=center|{{Dts|2016}} |align=center|{{Dts|2019}} |bgcolor={{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}| |Republican |2015 |Resigned in August 2019. |- |align=center|24 |Ellen Busteed |align=center|{{Dts|2019}} |align=center|{{Dts|2020}} |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |N/A |Acting mayor following Mignone's resignation. Did not seek election to a full term. |- |align=center|25 |Thomas R. Papaleo |align=center|{{Dts|2020}} |align=center|Incumbent |bgcolor={{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}| |Democratic |2019 |Papaleo is the current mayor of River Edge. |}

===Federal, state and county representation=== River Edge is located in the 5th Congressional District<ref name=PCR2012>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 38th state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2011>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District], New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref name=LWV2019>[https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf ''2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government''], New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#38 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.</ref>

===Politics=== {{PresHead|place=River Edge|source= 2024<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2024/2024-official-general-results-president-bergen.pdf Presidential November 5, 2024 General Election Results Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2020<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2020/2020-official-general-results-president-bergen.pdf Presidential November 8, 2016 General Election Results Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State, published December 18, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2025. Note that these are the correct results for the 2020 general election.</ref> 2016<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2016/2016-gen-elect-presidential-results-bergen.pdf Presidential November 8, 2016 General Election Results Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State, updated December 14, 2016. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2012<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2012/2012-presidential-bergen.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results], New Jersey Department of State, updated March 15, 2013. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2008<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2008/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-bergen.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State, updated December 23, 2008. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref> 2004<ref>[https://nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/election-results/2004/2004-presidential_bergen_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State, updated December 13, 2004. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref>}}  {{PresRow|2024|Democratic|2,539|3,459|120|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2020|Democratic|2,441|4,068|79|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2016|Democratic|2,276|3,107|190|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2012|Democratic|2,337|2,723|58|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2008|Democratic|2,577|2,965|45|New Jersey}} {{PresRow|2004|Democratic|2,790|2,821|31|New Jersey}} |} As of March 2011, there were a total of 6,776 registered voters in River Edge, of which 1,961 (28.9% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,329 (19.6% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 3,485 (51.4% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There was one voter registered to another party.<ref name=VoterRegistration>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-bergen-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Bergen], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref> Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 59.8% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 80.7% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).<ref name=VoterRegistration/><ref>[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212202223/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 |date=February 12, 2020 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref>

{{U.S. GovHead|place=River Edge|source=<ref>{{Cite web |title=NJ DOS - Division of Elections - Election Results Archive |url=https://nj.gov/state/elections/election-information-results.shtml |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=nj.gov}}</ref>}}  {{U.S. GovRow|2025|Democratic|1,813|2,868|18|New Jersey}} {{U.S. GovRow|2021|Democratic|1,632|2,189|21|New Jersey}} {{U.S. GovRow|2017|Democratic|1,159|1,718|35|New Jersey}} {{U.S. GovRow|2013|Republican|2,007|1,400|35|New Jersey}} {{U.S. GovRow|2009|Republican|1,714|1,702|241|New Jersey}} {{U.S. GovRow|2005|Democratic|1,575|1,923|87|New Jersey}} {{U.S. GovFoot}}

In the 2016 presidential election, Democrat Hillary Clinton received 3,107 votes (55.3% vs. 54.2% countywide), ahead of Republican Donald Trump with 5,618 votes (40.5% vs. 41.1%) and other candidates with 235 votes (4.2% vs. 4.6%), among the 5,690 ballots cast by the borough's 7,477 registered voters, for a turnout of 76.1% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County).<ref>[http://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/elections/BC-Statement-of-Vote-Book-11-08-2016.pdf Presidential November 8, 2016 General Election Results - Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, November 8, 2016. Accessed May 24, 2020</ref> In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,723 votes here (53.0% vs. 54.8% countywide), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 2,337 votes (45.5% vs. 43.5%) and other candidates with 58 votes (1.1% vs. 0.9%), among the 5,134 ballots cast by the borough's 7,065 registered voters, for a turnout of 72.7% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County).<ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-bergen.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207211248/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-bergen.pdf |date=December 7, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-bergen.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207211038/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-bergen.pdf |date=December 7, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 2,965 votes here (52.6% vs. 53.9% countywide), ahead of Republican John McCain with 2,577 votes (45.7% vs. 44.5%) and other candidates with 45 votes (0.8% vs. 0.8%), among the 5,633 ballots cast by the borough's 7,100 registered voters, for a turnout of 79.3% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-bergen.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref><ref name=Results2008>[http://dng.northjersey.com/media_server/tr/smaps/2008/electionresults2008/att/North_Jersey_election_results_75.html 2008 General Election Results for River Edge], ''The Record''. Accessed August 29, 2011.</ref>

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 58.3% of the vote (2,007 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 40.7% (1,400 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (35 votes), among the 3,522 ballots cast by the borough's 6,801 registered voters (80 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 51.8%.<ref name=2013Elections>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-bergen.pdf |title=Governor - Bergen County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name=2013VoterReg>{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-bergen.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Bergen County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,714 votes here (46.2% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,702 votes (45.9% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 230 votes (6.2% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 11 votes (0.3% vs. 0.5%), among the 3,707 ballots cast by the borough's 6,921 registered voters, yielding a 53.6% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).<ref>[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-bergen.pdf 2009 Governor: Bergen County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207010131/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-bergen.pdf |date=December 7, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref>

{{U.S. SenHead|place=River Edge|Seat=1|source=<ref>{{Cite web |title=NJ DOS - Division of Elections - Election Results Archive |url=https://nj.gov/state/elections/election-information-results.shtml |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=nj.gov}}</ref>}}  {{U.S. SenRow|2024|Democratic|2,263|3,416|111|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenRow|2018|Democratic|1,787|2,084|117|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenRow|2012|Democratic|2,052|2,631|73|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenRow|2006|Democratic|1,759|1,910|60|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenFoot}} {{U.S. SenHead|place=River Edge|Seat=2|source=<ref>{{Cite web |title=NJ DOS - Division of Elections - Election Results Archive |url=https://nj.gov/state/elections/election-information-results.shtml |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=nj.gov}}</ref>}}  {{U.S. SenRow|2020|Democratic|2,413|3,939|92|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenRow|2014|Democratic|1,249|1,746|47|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenRow|2013|Democratic|879|1,163|7|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenRow|2008|Democratic|2,354|2,755|55|New Jersey}} {{U.S. SenFoot}} {{clear}}

==Education== The River Edge Elementary School District served students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 1,189 students and 101.0 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.8:1.<ref name=NCES>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3413890&DistrictID=3413890 District information for River Edge School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3413890 River Edge Elementary School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>) are Cherry Hill School / New Bridge Center<ref>[https://www.riveredgeschools.org/page/cherry-hill-school Cherry Hill School / New Bridge Center], River Edge Elementary School District. Accessed June 1, 2024.</ref> (with 713 students in grades PreK-6) which is on the south side of the borough and Roosevelt School<ref>[https://www.riveredgeschools.org/page/roosevelt-school Roosevelt School], River Edge Elementary School District. Accessed June 1, 2024.</ref> (with 478 students in grades 1-6) which is located on the north side of the borough.<ref>[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/03/4410 School Performance Reports for the River Edge School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/4410 New Jersey School Directory for the River Edge Elementary School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>

River Edge and neighboring Oradell share a combined public school district for seventh through twelfth grades, River Dell Regional School District which was established in 1958.<ref>[https://www.nj.gov/education/pr/1415/narrative/03/4405/050.html River Dell Regional High School 2015 Report Card Narrative], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed July 26, 2020. "River Dell Regional High School serves the northern New Jersey municipalities of Oradell and River Edge, which have a combined population of approximately 18,000."</ref><ref>Cheslow, Jerry. [https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/20/realestate/if-you-re-thinking-of-living-in-oradell-nj-giving-an-old-downtown-a-new-life.html "If You're Thinking of Living In/Oradell, N.J.; Giving an Old Downtown a New Life"], ''The New York Times'', August 20, 2000. Accessed July 26, 2020. "In seventh grade, Oradell youngsters enter the River Dell Regional School District, which is shared with neighboring River Edge. It comprises the 423-student River Dell Middle School in River Edge for grades seven and eight and the 823-student River Dell High School in Oradell."</ref><ref>[https://www.nj.gov/education/finance/fp/cafr/search/19/4405.pdf#page=9 ''Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the River Dell Regional School District''], New Jersey Department of Education, year ending June 30, 2019. Accessed July 26, 2020. "The District provides education to 1,622 students (as of June 30, 2019) in grades seven through twelve. Geographically, the District is comprised of the Boroughs of River Edge and Oradell. An elected nine-member Board of Education serves as the policy maker for the District."</ref> As of the 2022–23 school year, the high school district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 1,613 students and 138.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.7:1.<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3412260&DistrictID=3412260 District information for River Dell Regional School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3412260 School Data for the River Dell Regional School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>) are River Dell Regional Middle School<ref>[https://rdms.riverdell.org/ River Dell Regional Middle School], River Dell Regional School District. Accessed June 1, 2024.</ref> in River Edge (with 589 students in grades 7-8) and River Dell High School<ref>[https://rdhs.riverdell.org/ River Dell Regional High School], River Dell Regional School District. Accessed June 1, 2024.</ref> in Oradell (with 982 students in grades 9-12).<ref>[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/03/4405 School Performance Reports for the River Dell Regional School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.</ref><ref>[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/4405 New Jersey School Directory for the River Dell Regional School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref> Seats on the regional school district's nine-member board of education are allocated based on the population of the constituent municipalities, with five seats assigned to River Edge.<ref>[https://www.riverdell.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8717297&pageId=9049608 Board Trustees], River Dell Regional School District. Accessed June 1, 2024.</ref>

Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.<ref>[http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/about-us About Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014000910/http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/about-us |date=October 14, 2013 }}, Bergen County Technical Schools. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref><ref>[https://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/admissions Admissions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305034226/https://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/admissions |date=March 5, 2017 }}, Bergen County Technical Schools. Accessed December 29, 2016.</ref>

St. Peter Academy is a K–8 Catholic school that operates under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.<ref>[http://catholicschoolsnj.org/elementary/bergen-elementary/ Bergen County Elementary Schools] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026021711/http://catholicschoolsnj.org/elementary/bergen-elementary/ |date=October 26, 2015 }}, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Accessed May 10, 2015.</ref> The school was one of eight private schools recognized in 2017 as an Exemplary High Performing School by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program of the United States Department of Education.<ref>Pries, Allison. [http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/09/17_new_jersey_schools_earn_national_blue_ribbon_award.html 17 "New Jersey schools earn National Blue Ribbon Award"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, September 29, 2017. Accessed October 18, 2017.</ref>

The Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey, which served 1,040 students in nursery through eighth grade as of the start of the September 2013 school year, was founded as the Yeshiva of Hudson County, and was re-established in Bergen County in 1979.<ref>[http://rynj.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=202100&type=d&pREC_ID=402205 About RYNJ], Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey. Accessed May 10, 2015.</ref>

==Transportation== [[File:2021-08-25 15 56 12 View east along New Jersey State Route 4 (MacKay Highway) from the pedestrian overpass at Bergen County Route 68 (Main Street) in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey.jpg|thumb|right|Route 4 eastbound in River Edge]]

===Roads and highways=== {{As of|2010|5}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|33.73|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|29.50|mi}} were maintained by the municipality, {{convert|3.85|mi}} by Bergen County and {{convert|0.38|mi}} by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.<ref>[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Bergen.pdf Bergen County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref>

Route 4 is the primary highway serving River Edge, running along the borough's southern edge.<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000004__-.pdf#page=3 Route 4 Straight Line Diagram], New Jersey Department of Transportation, Updated May 2017. Accessed February 2, 2023.</ref> County Route 503 (Kinderkamack Road) passes north-south through the borough, alongside the Hackensack River.<ref>[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/pdf/00000503__-.pdf#page=3 County Route 503 Straight Line Diagram], New Jersey Department of Transportation, Updated June 2012. Accessed February 2, 2023.</ref> In January 2025, the New Jersey Department of Transportation announced the commencement of the Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge Replacement Project. This aims to improve both the transportation infrastructure and safety for commuters in the River Edge area.<ref>{{cite web | title = Route 4 Hackensack River Bridge Replacement Project | url = https://www.riveredgenj.org/home-page-news | website = Borough of River Edge | publisher = RiverEdgeNJ.org | date = January 2025 | access-date = February 17, 2025 }}</ref>"

===Public transportation=== River Edge has two train stations in the borough, at River Edge (at River Edge Road on the north end of the borough)<ref>[https://www.njtransit.com/station/river-edge-station River Edge station], NJ Transit. Accessed January 1, 2026.</ref> and New Bridge Landing (at Grand Avenue on the south end of the borough).<ref>[https://www.njtransit.com/station/new-bridge-landing-station New Bridge Landing station], NJ Transit. Accessed January 1, 2026.</ref> These stations provide service on NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line, which runs north–south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Connections are available at Hoboken Terminal to other NJ Transit rail lines, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, PATH trains and NY Waterway ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations.<ref>[https://www.njtransit.com/abc_PASCACK_VALLEY_LINE Pascack Valley Line], NJ Transit. Accessed January 1, 2026.</ref>

There are parking lots at both the River Edge and New Bridge Landing stations that are available for River Edge residents. Permits are required to use the lots and can be obtained from the borough.<ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/CommuterParkingLots Commuter Parking Lots], Borough of River Edge. Accessed February 13, 2022.</ref>

NJ Transit offers bus service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on the 165 route and local service on the 756 and 762 routes.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090522212317/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBergenCountyTo Bergen County Bus/Rail Connection(s)], NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of May 22, 2009. Accessed August 29, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/Bergen_County_Map.pdf Bergen County System Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806135221/https://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/Bergen_County_Map.pdf |date=August 6, 2019 }}, NJ Transit. Accessed September 14, 2016.</ref>

The 11T/11AT route of Rockland Coaches also serves the Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as providing service to Rockland County, New York.<ref>[http://www.coachusa.com/rockland/ss.commuter.asp Commuter Routes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108042211/https://web.coachusa.com/rockland/ss.commuter.asp |date=January 8, 2019 }}, Rockland Coaches. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.coachusa.com/rockland/ss.details.asp?action=Lookup&c1=River+Edge&s1=NJ&c2=New+York&s2=NY&resultId=82826&order=&dayFilter=&scheduleChoice=&sitePageName=%2Frockland%2Fss.local.asp&cbid=391716145269 River Edge, NJ to New York, NY], Rockland Coaches. Accessed August 29, 2011.</ref>

==Points of interest== New Bridge Landing is the site of ''The Bridge That Saved A Nation'' crossed by the Continental Army and General Washington as they retreated from the British attack on New York City on November 20, 1776.<ref>[http://www.bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/steubenhsehistory.html Historic New Bridge Landing], Bergen County Historical Society. Accessed February 21, 2012.</ref> * Campbell-Christie House is a historic home constructed in April 1774 in what was then Hackensack Township on the east side of the Hackensack River that was moved in its entirety in 1977 from New Milford<ref>[http://www.bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/cchousehistory.html Campbell-Christie House], Bergen County Historical Society. Accessed May 28, 2008.</ref> * Steuben House was used by George Washington as his headquarters for 16 days in September 1780.<ref>[http://www.bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/steubenhsehistory.html Steuben House History], Bergen County Historical Society. Accessed August 29, 2011.</ref> * Demarest House is a historic house near the Van Steuben and Campbell Christie house. It is known for its stove chimney which was a technological advance at the time it was built in 1794. It was originally in New Milford, but then moved to River Edge. It was renovated in 2009 and is open to the public as a museum.<ref>Wright, Kevin W. [http://bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/demaresthse.html Demarest House Museum], Bergen County Historical Society. Accessed October 20, 2013.</ref>

==Parks and recreation== Parks in River Edge include:<ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC=%7B1B25C7E6-B287-4F8A-8B8E-F7CF3AD4BE78%7D Our Parks], Borough of River Edge. Accessed May 30, 2018.</ref> * Van Saun County Park covers {{convert|146|acres}} in River Edge and Paramus. While the train ride, zoo, carousel, and pony rides are on the Paramus side of the park, the playground, dog park, baseball fields, some walking paths, and Walden Pond are on the River Edge side.<ref>[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/852/Van-Saun-County-Park Van Saun County Park], Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed May 30, 2018.</ref> * Veterans Memorial Park – located on Continental Avenue that has a playground, a picnic area, a ball court/roller hockey rink, and a baseball field. * Brookside Park – located on Greenway Terrace that has a walking path, playground, and a basketball court. * River Edge Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail – located on the River Edge/Paramus border, this park has a bird sanctuary and a walking nature trail. It is located behind The Shoppes on IV shopping center in Paramus. * River Edge Arboretum – located on Elm Avenue next to the River Edge Public Library that has a walking path and tennis courts. * Cherry Blossom Park – located on Bogert Road next to Cherry Hill Elementary School. It features a variety of flowers and plantings with a walking path and seating areas.<ref>[https://www.riveredgenj.org/maps/location/CherryBlossomPark Cherry Blossom Park], Borough of River Edge. Accessed February 13, 2022.</ref> * Kiddie Wonderland was a children's amusement park that operated from 1951 to 1958. It featured rides such as a train ride, carousel, and a small roller coaster. It was located at the end of Main Street where the Hackensack River intersects with Coles Brook. It was later converted into apartments.<ref>Model, Eric. [https://patch.com/new-jersey/riverdell/kiddie-wonderland-was-the-place-to-be-in-river-edge "Kiddie Wonderland Was the Place to Be in River Edge"], River Dell Patch, July 24, 2011. Accessed May 30, 2018.</ref>

==Notable people== {{Category see also|People from River Edge, New Jersey}} People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with River Edge include:

{{div col}} * Reino Aarnio (1912–1988), architect<ref>[http://communities.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/American%20Architects%20Directories/1970%20American%20Architects%20Directory/Bowker_1970_A.pdf ''1970 American Architects Directory''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724230710/http://communities.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wiki/American%20Architects%20Directories/1970%20American%20Architects%20Directory/Bowker_1970_A.pdf |date=July 24, 2011 }}, American Architects Directories. Accessed December 15, 2013.</ref> * Joanna Angel (born 1980), alternative pornographic and mainstream actress, director, and writer of adult films<ref>[http://librefashion.com/story-of-joanna-angel/ "Story Of Joanna Angel: I Am A Total Nerd. I Love To Read & Write"], Librefashion, May 2, 2015. Accessed September 21, 2015. "Joanna was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish Israeli mother and an American father. She was raised in River Edge in Bergen County, New Jersey, where she attended Cherry Hill Elementary School and graduated from River Dell High School in 1998."</ref> * Bonnie August (1947–2003), fashion designer who innovated the disco-era look of unitards under wrap skirts<ref>Rourke, Mary. [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-aug-12-me-august12-story.html "Bonnie August, 56; Designer of Bodywear"], ''Los Angeles Times'', August 12, 2003. Accessed July 27, 2023. "She was born in River Edge, N.J."</ref> * Robert O. Becker (1923–2008), orthopedic surgeon and researcher in electrophysiology/electromedicine who co-authored ''The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life''<ref>Staff. [http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20080529/OBIT01/622148355/-1/obit "Dr. Robert O. Becker"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215123122/http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20080529/OBIT01/622148355/-1/obit |date=December 15, 2018 }}, ''Watertown Daily Times'', May 29, 2008. Accessed December 15, 2013. "Born May 31, 1923, in River Edge, N.J., son of Elizabeth Blanck and the Rev. Otto Julius Becker, he received a bachelor's degree in 1946 from Gettysburg (Penn.) College and his medical degree in 1948 from New York University School of Medicine, New York City."</ref> * Frank Capsouras (born 1947), weightlifter who represented the United States in the men's heavyweight event at the 1972 Summer Olympics<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/1964/08/23/archives/voteseeker-makes-a-representative-showing-here-schemansky-victor-in.html 'Vote‐Seeker Makes a Representative Showing Here; Schemansky Victor in Trials With Lift of 1,146 Pounds"], ''The New York Times'', August 23, 1964. Accessed January 18, 2020. "The others were 17‐year-old Frank Capsouras of River Edge, N. J., and Jim Dorn of Earlington, Pa. Each lifted 859 1/2 pounds, but Capsouras earned second place because he carried less body weight—180 pounds to 181 3/4."</ref> * Charley Casserly (born 1949), former General Manager of the Washington Redskins<ref>Aldridge, David. [https://web.archive.org/web/20121021232723/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-912818.html "Casserly Goes According to The Plan; Redskins' Rocky Start Puts Focus On GM Who Put Team Together"], ''The Washington Post'', October 5, 1994. Accessed October 9, 2008. "Casserly knows this just as surely as he knows he's from River Edge, N.J."</ref> * J. Walter Christie (1865–1944), tank pioneer<ref>[http://bergencountyhistory.org/Pages/ACenturyAgo07.html "A Century Ago"], Bergen County Historical Society. Accessed October 9, 2008. "Walter Christie, the record-breaking automobilist, of River Edge, was nearly killed at Pittsburg on September 9, 1907, when running his machine at the rate of 70 miles per hour."</ref> * John Donovan (born 1974), college football coach who has been the offensive coordinator for the Vanderbilt Commodores football program<ref>[http://www.umterps.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=29700&ATCLID=207383386 John Donovan], Maryland Terrapins football. Accessed December 15, 2013. "A native of River Edge, N.J., Donovan married the former Stacey Spicer of Potomac, Md., in May, 2005."</ref> * Paul J. Fishman (born 1957), United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey<ref>Friedman, Alexi. [http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/06/us_attorney_nominee_has_more_t.html "U.S. attorney nominee has more than a decade of experience as a prosecutor"], ''The Star-Ledger'', June 14, 2009. Accessed December 15, 2013. "Fishman was born in New York City and grew up in River Edge, a two-square-mile borough north of Hackensack."</ref> * Louise Gonnerman (born 1947), former professional tennis player.<ref>Kurland, Bob. [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113543033/louise-gonnerman-of-river-edge/ "Louise Gonnerman Enters Big Time"], ''The Record'', July 14, 1964. Accessed November 23, 2022, via Newspapers.com. "But this time it looks as though the River Dell High School senior will break the pattern. 'I love to play tennis,' declared Louise as she prepared applications for the Pennsylvania Grass Court and Delaware tournaments at her River Edge apartment."</ref> * Freddie Hoffman ({{circa|1959}}), bicyclist who has ridden more than one million miles on his bicycle<ref>Reardon, Patricia; and Collina, Helen Lippman. [https://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/26/nyregion/bicyclists-heading-for-the-open-road.html "Bicyclists Heading for the Open Road"], ''The New York Times'', April 26, 1987. Accessed July 18, 2013. "Since 1965, says Freddie Hoffman of River Edge, he has bicycled more than 600,000 miles, or 'more than enough to go to the moon, orbit twice and come back.'"</ref> * Harry and Patricia Kislevitz, creators of Colorforms, the 'stick-on' vinyl shapes toy<ref>Hotchkin, Sheila via Associated Press. [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-dec-31-fi-colorforms31-story.html "Colorforms, at 50, an Idea That StuckToys: The simple vinyl shapes that kids slap onto shiny surfaces generate tens of millions of dollars each year."], ''Los Angeles Times'', December 31, 2001. Accessed August 28, 2011. "The business outgrew the apartment near New York University and the couple moved to a house in River Edge. Later they started a factory in northern New Jersey, moving it several times before settling on Ramsey."</ref> * Lucile Lawrence (1907–2004), harpist<ref>Rabinowitz, Nancy. [http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20001022/NEWS/310229900&cid=sitesearch "At 93, harpist still is treasured teacher, mentor"], ''South Coast Today'', October 22, 2000. Accessed October 9, 2008. "Even if that means hopping a bus near her home in River Edge, N.J., and making the four-hour, 200-mile trip to her students at Boston University, where she has been on the faculty of the School for the Arts for the past 36 years."</ref> * Jack Lazorko (born 1956), former pitcher who played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, and the California Angels<ref>Berkow, Ira. [https://www.nytimes.com/1993/07/11/sports/baseball-s-king-of-the-road-jack-lazorko-doesn-t-pitch-here-anymore.html "Baseball's King of the Road; Jack Lazorko Doesn't Pitch Here Anymore"], ''The New York Times'', July 11, 1993. Accessed February 6, 2013. "Few baseball careers have been anything like Jack Lazorko's, who was born in Hoboken, N.J., and grew up in River Edge to the north, and who has called so many places home since then that, he says, he has single-handedly kept map makers in business."</ref> * Mickey Mantle (1931–1995), former baseball player for the New York Yankees, member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame<ref>Staff. [https://books.google.com/books?id=70gEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA102 "Mickey Mantle Comes of Age as a Slugger: A Prodigy of Power"], ''Life'', p. 102, June 25, 1956. Accessed August 29, 2011. "Two Mickey mantles practice on lawn of house in River Edge, N.J. As his father pitches, Mickey Jr. takes real Mantle swing. Ball is tied to string to save Mickey from chasing his son's hits."</ref> * Charles Mayo (1884–1977), English-American professional golfer<ref>Fitzgerald, Tommy. [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2206&dat=19670128&id=d9gzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LusFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2151,3247901&hl=en "That Youngster Sam Snead Is A Comer"], ''The Miami News'', January 28, 1967. Accessed September 23, 2015. "He was referring to 82-year-old Charles Mayo of River Edge, N.J., a student of his in 1904 when he was a young pro at Banstead Downs near the Epsom Downs race track in England."</ref> * Lee Meredith (born 1947), actress who played the role of Ulla in the 1968 screen version of ''The Producers''<ref>Demarrais, Kevin G. [https://web.archive.org/web/20160505011443/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-138719195.html "Starting Over; Leaving the spotlight (or jumping into it) is tough, but these people are satisfied with their new vocations."], ''The Record'', April 29, 2007. Accessed April 5, 2016.</ref> * Billy Paultz (born 1948), former ABA and NBA basketball player, nicknamed "The Whopper"<ref>Skevin, Tom. "A Nets fan reminisces", ''The Record'', January 27, 2004. "I go back to when Billy Paultz of River Edge was a rookie. I was surprised in the 1970-71 season when I saw that the 6-foot-11 Whopper didn't even jump center - the much shorter Sonny Dove did."</ref> * Gene Roddenberry (1921–1991), television screenwriter, producer and creator of ''Star Trek: The Original Series''<ref>via Associated Press. [https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/325761705/ "15 Killed, 22 Are Safe In Pan American Crash; Eclipse Down In Syria On Way To N.Y. Incomplete Reports Had Caused Fears For Clipper America"], ''The Tampa Times'', June 19, 1947. Accessed May 12, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Fifteen persons ol 37 aboard the New York-bound Pan American World Airways Constellation Eclipse were killed early today when the giant liner crashed at Meyadine, Syria, while trying to make a forced landing, the airline announced.... The company said information from its Damascus office was that the three crew members who survived were Purser Anthony Volpe, Stewardess Jane Bray, both of New York, and Third Officer Eugene W. Roddenberry, River Edge, N. J."</ref> * Scot D. Ryersson (born 1960), illustrator, graphic artist and writer<ref>Burrow, Megan. [http://www.northjersey.com/news/105409913_Exhibit_inspired_by_fictional_characters.html "River Edge Library exhibit inspired by fictional characters"], ''Town News'', October 21, 2010. Accessed November 26, 2013. "'Arcanifacts' is a collection of 21 works taken from a larger project River Edge resident Scot Ryersson began in 2007."</ref> * Teata Semiz (1934–2021), bowler who was inducted into the Professional Bowlers Association Hall of Fame in 1991<ref>[http://www.bowl.com/Hall_of_Fame/Hall_of_Famers/Superior_Performance/Teata_Semiz/ Teata Semiz], Bowling Hall of Fame. Accessed May 10, 2015.</ref> * Ali Shayegan (1903–1981), opponent of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi who lived in political exile in the United States from 1958<ref>Treaster, Joseph B. [https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/16/obituaries/ali-shayegan-an-exile-who-fought-the-shah-and-aided-mossadegh.html "Ali Shayegan, an Exile Who Fought the Shah and Aided Mossadegh"], ''The New York Times'', May 16, 1981. Accessed October 28, 2015. "His health began to deteriorate and he returned to his home in River Edge, N.J., in September 1979."</ref> * Ellen Zavian (born 1963), sports agent and attorney who was the National Football League's first female attorney-agent<ref>Johnson, Christina. [https://www.nytimes.com/1991/12/22/nyregion/new-jersey-q-a-ellen-m-zavian-a-female-agent-for-professional-athletes.html "New Jersey Q & A: Ellen M. Zavian; A Female Agent for Professional Athletes"], ''The New York Times'', December 22, 1991. Accessed July 3, 2022. "Ellen M. Zavian, a 28-year-old lawyer who lives in River Edge, is the only one of the dozen based in New Jersey."</ref> {{div col end}}

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* ''Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties)'' prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958. * Clayton, W. Woodford; and Nelson, William. [https://archive.org/details/historyofbergen00clay ''History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men.''], Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882. * Harvey, Cornelius Burnham (ed.), [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalhist00harv ''Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey.''] New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900. * Van Valen, James M. [https://archive.org/details/historybergenco00valegoog ''History of Bergen County, New Jersey.''] New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900. * Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, [https://books.google.com/books?id=As8wAQAAMAAJ ''History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923''], Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.

==External links== {{commons category}} * [https://www.riveredgenj.org/ Borough of River Edge official website]

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