In the shadows of the Statue of Liberty. Jersey City is the second largest city in New Jersey and was recently named the countrys most diverse city. Jersey Citys history as a city of immigrants has contributed to its current economic boom. In the late 19th and early 20th century. an influx of immigrants from Europe flocked to Jersey City to achieve the American Dream. Increasingly. immigrants have now been arriving from South America. Asia. Africa. and the Middle East seeking the same American Dream and finding it in Jersey City. Immigrants to the city have long contributed to the economy by opening small businesses and joining the job market. Just in the past year. Jersey City has seen an upgrade in its credit rating. a continued decline in unemployment. and an everincreasing skyline.
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