As a former New Yorker (Queens), I may have to take you up on that offer. Thanks!
Currently, I live in Chicago and, at times, agree with some of the comments about urban environments. Although there are louts all over the world, I have had some really nice experiences in Milwaukee, the Twin Cities, London, Paris and Rome as well as the ol’ hometown of NYC. The first two seem like small towns compared to the rest.
Just let me know and be ready to walk. I’m a Queens native too (Middle Village).