'We must maintain the departments that help businesses expand or locate here.'

'The sites are not very safe'

'New Jersey has been living beyond its means for far too long'

'I would buy a nice rental complex.'

NEWARK-As the city of Newark tries to transform itself into a retail destination, Central and Northern New Jersey show slow growth.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ-The third annual Redevelopment Forum attracts a cross section of developers, planners and politicians.

'As long as New York stays strong, North Jersey will be attractive.'

'It's difficult in times like these to focus on just one area.'