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I saw this guy yesterday at 8am, SE corner of Paulus Hook park (Grand and Washington). I called animal control.

I know this isn't going to be a popular opinion in this forum, but.... I'm a gay man, and I've lived in all three places you've mentioned, although I've been in JC since 2012 (I'm 45). I am emotionally attached to Jersey City, it is a gay-friendly town, there are lots of gay people here in JC of all ages, and the community is very supportive. However, if I were in your position and given how old you two are, especially if you are going to be living in NYC area for the first time, I would opt to live in Manhattan for a year or two, even if it were a 1-BR shoebox in a 5th floor walk-up. After that experience, you two can decide to move out to JC or BK but I don't think you'd regret or ought to skip living in Manhattan, even if it's a short time.

About 2010.

2/3 to 3/4 of PS16 graduates end up in one of these 4 programs: AEP either at 4 or Academy 1; Infinity; or Explore.

No, the two entities are unconnected so no free transfer. However, if you buy a monthly pass for the light rail, you get free zone 1 on the bus so you’ll have options on getting to a PATH station.

I echo others who have mentioned that the PATH train should be just fine; you can't beat the $2.75 price tag; 11pm is not late by NYC standards, there still will be plenty of foot traffic near the Newport station. For an added level of comfort, though, I want to mention that the conductor, who opens/closes the doors at each station, is in the frontmost car of the PATH train. If you're nervous, you could ride that car.