NY is WAY better than NJ

Sporting Clubs - The New Jersey Devils, who have done better in the past decade than the NY Rangers, have just built the new Prudential Arena in the Ironbound District of Newark. It has ample parking by the arena and is accessible by car, bus and rail. The Giants Stadium is where the NFL 2012 world championship Giants play. Our sporting teams match anything New York offers. New York teams practice at Hofstra University's campus, New Jersey teams practice at Fairleigh Dickinson's campus in Morris County. Diversity - New Jersey is known as a very diverse state. Nationals from Palestine (Paterson) Armenia (Paramus) Greece (Clifton, Wyckoff) Italy (Paramus, Montclair), Jamaica (Newark and East Orange) Haiti (Maywood) Israel (Livingstone, Teaneck) and Poland (Garfield). Don't forget the State of New Jersey has about 8 million residents. New York City alone has a population of over 9 million. Of course it has more diverse citizens and homosexuals in numbers! Education - New Jersey is #1 in the United States as far as excellent high school graduates. New Jersey has surpassed Connecticut, the gold standard for many years, in producing excellent high school graduates, who are admitted into the finest universities of the USA. 40% of New Jersey high school graduates study at out of state colleges and universities. All these graduates are eagerly sought by Universities all over the United States because they know that New Jersey high school graduates are the best – both academically and in sports! If you want an Ivy University, go to Princeton. New York has its Columbia. We compare most favorably in all areas here in New Jersey, a small state compared to the large State of New York. Students can get an excellent education through the 9 State Universities. Also there are plenty community colleges that offer students associate degrees. They can then transfer to a four year university and get their bachelors degree with a further two years of study. This also cuts the cost of university because most community colleges offer free tuition to high achieving students. Getting a college education in New Jersey is safer for students because it does not pose the dangers of a big city. Campuses are in safe neighborhoods and very rarely are students harmed. Employment - In the 80s New York was the best place to find a high paying job because of Wall Street and the financial district. However, after the recent "crash" of the financial markets, this is not the case. Wall Street jobs are few. This is why working in New Jersey offers a safer alternative. The economy in New Jersey is picking up at a good pace. This is because many large corporations are moving their headquarters to Jersey City (rents are lower), Mahwah and south Jersey. Many people looking for jobs opt not to travel to the city, because salaries offered are not so attractive these days. Weighed against the time for commuting, the salary differential, it is better to stay in New Jersey and learn to live with a few less dollars and not get so stressed. Food Choices - Yes New York does have great pizza and expensive restaurants, where the rich and famous dine. New Jersey, however, compares most favorably in this area. There is fine dining in towns such as Ridgewood, HoHoKus, Paramus, Livingstone and the Jersey Shore. Every ethnicity has opened up a restaurant featuring their best fare. Paterson has Italian,Turkish and Lebanese cuisines. Don't let us forget the Greek Diners. What would you do after the prom night if you did not get your breakfast at the 24 hour diner? It has become a ritual to show up for breakfast at the diner or take grandpa or your kids for lunch at their favorite corner diner. New Jersey offers comparable food choices as New York City's glitzy restaurants. New Jersey offers a better deal: it is easy to find your restaurant of choice, cheaper and parking is not a problem, even in a town like Ridgewood! New Jersey is a state that can be compared to a hidden jewel. It offers whatever New York City offers, and it is cheaper, safer and more convenient! Again, thank you for sticking with the debate and Good Luck to you as well ! !