Quote from gaj:
the surprising part is that it's only 2 of the last 3 hoboken mayors who have been criminally charged.
Relating to my earlier points. For some reason, some people like to live in more expensive places (like 6 people renting a small 2BR in Manhattan, at $5000 a month). Or a person making $70,000 a year who just has to have a Mercedes, rather than putting away money in a 401K, and struggling once retirement hits. I once had a friend at a tech company, who just had to have a new Lexus while their company was laying off in droves. I mentioned this to her, but she waid "I'm worth it." A few months later, she was laid off too. I hope she enjoyed paying twice as much monthly as someone else, who got a new, quality Toyota/Honda at half the price.
Glitz, glamour and "impress your neighbors/friends" ranks as one of the most futile efforts there is, usually done by people who have little idea why they are here on this Earth.
I would rather have money in the bank, and live a modest life, than spending everything that comes in and live "the life." A lot of people found this out the hard way the last 12 months.
You can find good restaurants, activities, people, safe neighborhoods, everywhere. Hoboken has its share of manure, just like everywhere else.