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20 Reasons to Love New York City Now

JUNE 23, 2009

 

Every so often, when we can't see the forest for the trees, it's good to be reminded of a few of the reasons why this city is a better home than ever.

Lower Rents
Manhattan is the new Brooklyn/Brooklyn is the new Manhattan/Queens is the new Brooklyn, etc. etc. etc.
The Banh Mi chain trend vs. the FroYo chain trend
Have tasty treats, will travel
Free music in the park
Free music in the streets
Hip hotels that don't cost a fortune
Subway employees who do double duty as midwives
Brave new architecture
The High Line Park is open
The Staten Island Ferry
The New York Water Taxi
The Free IKEA Shuttle
Topshop is open
Jet Blue's Terminal 5 at JFK Airport
Pop-up shops
Street art (via Wooster Collective)
Museums, old and new
Movie screenings in unexpected places
Real Heroes live here