This is not true in my experience. Every pizza spot is at least up to $1.50 a slice. I have only lived here 2 years, but I never see a $1 coffee.

  https://www.today.com/food/news/nycs-2-bros-dollar-pizza-slices-rcna77180
  https://citylimits.org/2022/07/28/how-much-does-a-bagel-cost-in-your-nyc-neighborhood/