New York Times Story: People Move To New Jersey, Find It Nice

Hoboken NJ

16 October, 2020

12:15 PM

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HOBOKEN, NJ — A New York Times story on Friday looks at residents of New Jersey's Hudson River towns who moved there to be near Manhattan — but because they're staying close to home amid the pandemic, they've found that Hoboken and Jersey City are more than just places to sleep. They're actually enjoying the restaurants and the arts. (Also, have you seen the New York skyline views?) The article notes that there are benefits to the community as a whole: The newcomers are volunteering locally to help the needy, and eating at nearby restaurants rather than in Manhattan. Read more here. Related: New Yorkers have been moving to the New Jersey suburbs and also liking it. New to Hoboken? Read your local Patch. Got news? Email [email protected]. To be the first to get news alerts with breaking stories in your town, or to get a free local newsletter each morning, sign up for Patch breaking news alerts or daily newsletters.