Does just living in New York qualify? Gotta be fairly close. Should garner a person some dispensation.
Frankly, I've got nothing against New York, but I've never heard a group of people in my life sound more like they needed to convince themselves what a swell place they lived in.
These days, if your home is nice, you just shut up about it. Not New Yackers. Start spreadin' the manure news...
Gag me!
Texans talk up Texas even more than new york residents from my experience.