Reminds me of this from Casablanca
Major Strasser : How about New York?
Rick: Well there are certain sections of New York, Major, that I wouldn’t advise you to try to invade.
Casablanca was in theaters in late 1942. Can only imagine the cheers, laughs, and applause that line got from New York audiences. It’s always been a tough town. Our current President is a product and fine example of the Borough of Queens, one of the neighborhoods Nick was warning Major Strasser about.