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Its kind of like a big brother - little brother relationship. Most of my family - on both sides - has migrated to NJ. My wife is from Jersey, only having moved here since we met. There are many times when I drive to NJ to eat at restaurants, shop at particular stores, etc. The two states are very closely linked in many ways. We even share some semi-governmental agencies such as the Port Authority.
That's a nice description. Very interesting. I suppose when New York and New Jersey are as closely interconnected as they are it feels more natural for New Yorkers to feel that they can retain their identity when moving to a place as closely related as New Jersey is to New York.
Other than the most "hard core" New Yorkers (usually people who aren't even from here), there's really not much of a difference between people who grew up in either of the two states. Most of my cousins spent their entire lives in the NJ, and I'd dare anyone to choose which of us grew up where. One cousin is a Philly fan, but she grew up in extreme south Jersey.
A friend of mine used to say we have North Jersey and Philly has South Jersey.,
That makes sense. Does New Jersey become more a reflection of Philadelphia the further south you go? And what about culture? Are there any real cultural differences between New York and New Jersey that still exist in 2012?
Other than the most "hard core" New Yorkers (usually people who aren't even from here), there's really not much of a difference between people who grew up in either of the two states. Most of my cousins spent their entire lives in the NJ, and I'd dare anyone to choose which of us grew up where. One cousin is a Philly fan, but she grew up in extreme south Jersey.
That's always the impression I had as a visiting outsider who loves visiting New York and New Jersey. But over the years I've heard the odd wisecrack from my Uncle, the occasional joke from a stand up comic and the odd newspaper article which seemed to be poking fun at New Jersey/New York from both angles and just wanted to know if there was more to it than light hearted ribbing.
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