whybother5000

whybother5000 t1_j5hk600 wrote

An 11 year downtown resident here (and a year back in the day but in jsq) and the only frequent crimes to me are the bad drivers / messenger bikers. Some property theft issues here and there. Otherwise it’s standard issue NYC area bad behavior — fare evasion, double parking, general assholery.

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whybother5000 t1_j06433a wrote

Joking aside, ask yourself the following:

  • Will my Manhattan friends still visit me?
  • Do I need to use late night transport a lot? Because the path is not as plentiful as the MTA.
  • Will the variety of dining options meet my needs (also not as plentiful as the city)?
  • Are my culture needs going to be met?

I have colleagues headed back to the city because JC to them is a “wasteland.” But if you’re coupled up or have a family, it’s a nice urban alternative to the city, especially DTJC.

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