From being named the most Irish town in New York, to being a short 20 miles from the city, Pearl River is a unique little nook in Rockland County. Whether you live for the bagels or King Kone, here are some signs that you grew up in this little town.
1. You're at least partially Irish.
Odds are that you have at least one parent, grandparent, or other distant relative who have told you their story of coming over from Ireland at least a thousand times.
2. You spend weekend mornings waiting in line at Zimi's.
And you can't get your bagel without seeing at least a couple of people from high school, but it's so worth that bacon, egg, and cheese.
3. The Sunday after St. Patrick's Day is your second favorite day of the year.
First favorite being St. Patrick's Day, of course.
4. You have at least one family member who works and/or lives in the city.
And there's a good chance they work for the NYPD or FDNY.
5. King Kone.
The go-to after little league games, July 4 fireworks, or any warm, summer night.
6. Everyone from Long Island tells you that you live upstate.
No, we do not live on farms. Yes, we live closer to the city than you.
7. You always fill your car up in Jersey.
With Montvale, N.J. five minutes away, not only do you not have to pump your own gas, you're also saving yourself money.
