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> it boggles the mind to hear that people still bother to live and do business there

It's actually the largest city in the country, so clearly there's a demand for it. Which might have to do with it being the most important and vibrant city in the history of global civilization.

When reality is inconsistent with logic, it's time to check your assumptions.

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I've been all over the US, NYC is a dump of colossal proportions, a train wreck happening in (maybe not so) slow motion. I live in Europe and parts of Manhattan reminded me of the third world. Hype / reality distortion have a lot to do with NYC being perceived as "vibrant" or "most important".

I've vacationed in new york city and I agree. Even the "nice parts" are crowded and shabby.

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