“I don’t understand all the haters.....some folks like to live in the weeds, and others like to live in the greatest city in the world.”
I doubt they’ve really experienced it. It’s mind boggling, even compared to other large American cities. But lodging costs a fortune (either for visiting or living), and that probably gets under people’s skin (that I can understand). But the rest of the city is only expensive if you want it to be. You can spend a week going to free museums, for example.
Yes, Bloomberg is still a jerk, but he’s also IMPROVED on Rudy’s crime crackdown. The city is a fun place to visit...maybe a fun place to live, depending on one’s specific circumstance (i.e., making enough money and accepting that a car doesn’t happen if you make under $500k).
NYC is one of the few cities where you don’t need a car to get around.