New Jersey is right next door to big New York City which often causes it to be overlooked. This perception causes New Yorkers to think of citizens of New Jersey as not being up to snuff like their New York City peers.

New Jersey may be looked at as the shadow of the great city of Manhattan, it is still a force in its own right. Many New Jersey citizens commute to New York City daily for work. While this commute has become commmon place, it is important to think of New Jersey as a worthy place to live, work, and play.