Ramsey is a borough in northwestern Bergen County near the New York State border and the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains. Route 17 runs along the borough's eastern side, while local roads connect Ramsey with Mahwah, Allendale, Upper Saddle River, and Saddle River. NJ Transit stations in Ramsey and Ramsey Route 17 provide service on the Main and Bergen County lines toward Secaucus, Hoboken, and New York connections. The traditional downtown includes shops, restaurants, offices, civic buildings, and older homes near Main Street. Residential neighborhoods extend outward toward schools, parks, corporate properties, and regional shopping areas. Ramsey developed from a rural crossroads and railroad community into an established suburb while retaining a recognizable center. Its combination of rail access, highway connections, local businesses, and proximity to both New York State and the Ramapo Highlands gives it an important role in northern Bergen County.