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Officially established as a city in 1869, the town of Bayonne, New Jersey is known as place to relax and get away from it all, while still being close enough to visit or work in New York City. With its easy access to New York, parks and recreation, and safe, small town feel, it’s no wonder that families and young entrepreneurs would choose to call Bayonne home.Getting AroundBayonne has several options for those who want to get to New York to work, sightsee, or shop quickly and easily. Commuters into New York can choose to take a bus, drive over the Bayonne Bridge, or take a light rail or PATH train. From Bayonne, it typically takes less than 30 minutes of driving time to get into Manhattan, and less than an hour to get to Queens, Brooklyn, or the Bronx. It makes it easy to enjoy a show on Broadway or have a nice dinner out, while still feeling secure knowing that a nice, safe home is waiting.If traveling into New York isn’t appealing, there are other popular areas within easy access of Bayonne. Jersey City, for example, is less than a 20 minute drive away. From Jersey City, there’s a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It also has jobs, theatres, parks, and the Harborside for dining or shopping. It’s like going to New York, without having to go to New York.Things to DoOver the last few decades, Bayonne has added several recreational activities for couples and families. Perhaps the most well-known of these is the 9/11 memorial; visitors and residents of Bayonne are encouraged to visit this tear-drop statue and, for a small fee, leave a message of remembrance for future visitors. Other things to do in Bayonne include parks (even dog parks), museums, and walking along the waterfront to get a view of the city.Bayonne also has many restaurants, from well-known chains to more local fares. And, of course, who could go wrong with a decent slice of pizza? There’s no need to go anywhere, because there are several Italian restaurants right in Bayonne all fighting for that coveted title of the best pizza in town.Living in BayonneBy choosing to live in Bayonne, residents enjoy a small town feel yet are still able to get a big city fix whenever they want. Bayonne has roughly 65,000 residents who call it home. Everyone from families, to young people getting started, to those in their golden years has a place in Bayonne. This is because the housing costs are way more affordable than anything in New York City or any of the other nearby boroughs, like Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx or Staten Island. Plus, there’s the added benefit of being able to have a yard so the kids and the pets have somewhere to play where the parents can keep an eye on them.With a violent crime rate of only 2.27, it is well below the national average of 3.8. People can walk out of their doors and not worry about being on the streets. Kids can walk to one of the several nearby, highly rated, schools and parents can feel confident they will make there.Bayonne also has many work opportunities available for those who don’t feel like commuting anywhere. Bayonne started as a shipping town, and it still holds on to those elements today. There are always several dock working jobs available. Nurses, doctors, teachers, and other professionals can also find a career in Bayonne. It’s the perfect place to live and work for any type of person. ................
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