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New York, New York – Without a doubt, a Helluva city!

New York City is said to have a certain unusual quality. New York can devastate an individual or elevate their game level, desire or purpose in an exciting way. As they say, if you can get there, you can get anywhere… or you can walk away with your tail between your legs.

As a native of New York, born in East Harlem, I know that it is unique and I must say that it deserves the attention it receives as one of the most spectacular cities in the world for the following reasons.

It is a fact that New York City is the commercial center of the United States, as well as the heart of American advertising, fashion, publishing, and radio and television broadcasting. It is the distillation of industry, commerce, communication, entertainment, sports and the arts, and has a generous representation of various ethnic and religious groups. Simply put, it is the melting pot America is famous for. It has a positive effect on the creative abilities of its inhabitants. I want to mention that the five main boroughs that make up and add to the fame of New York City are Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Each municipality deserves recognition for its magnificent monuments, treasured historic sites, rich history and achievements. Yes, this diversity and non-stop electric action is what New York City is all about, and where millions visit each year to witness the riches and results of people’s creative power.

As for the residents and non-residents of this huge metropolis known as the “Big Apple,” there are several groups of people: First, we have the native New Yorker. These are the people whose place of birth is New York City. Regardless of where they must go, there will always be some emotional attachment to their roots. Second, we have the foreigners born elsewhere who seem to gravitate towards the big city. They take up residence with enthusiasm, either because of the many opportunities the city presents, or simply because they feel lucky to live near others of their own kind. The adventurous and productive type. Third, let’s not forget the millions of frustrated commuters who commute to and from the city to work. Finally, with all the attractions and entertainment the city has to offer, there is the endless flow of millions of day trippers and tourists out of the city.

Although New York City can have many positive features, there is also a strong negative side to living in a metropolis of this magnitude. As the city becomes more and more populated, there is increased worry, irritability, and outright hostility caused by the fact that the city is overcrowded with people. It is almost impossible to find an empty taxi, a parking spot or even a seat on the bus or train. This has hardened New Yorkers.

People call New Yorkers offensive because of their verbal qualities. To some extent, that may be true, but portraying all New Yorkers as vulgar is a mistake. There is a significant number of civilized and sophisticated New Yorkers. However, we do have some people who speak their minds when they are upset, not all of them, but some. But let’s not forget the tremendous sense of humor that characterizes most New Yorkers. Colloquialisms are part of their daily life, which can also be interpreted as rudeness, such as: “That could grow potatoes with those dirty ears”, “Why don’t you take a long walk on a short pier”, “Hey, don’t spit in the air, it can land on your nose; “Don’t let your mouth run until your brain is in gear”; “Oy Vey! With those bags, he needs a pair of pairs of shoes”; “He couldn’t make a noun and a verb agree even if his life depended on it”; “I hope he lives to be 150 and looks like it”, and so on.

Some people have been ridiculed for his unique ‘Noo Yawker’ accent. Here are some examples: “Gedoutahea, you’re turning me on!” “Yes, I smoke Noo Yawk.” “I would have ha ged a hold!” “Did’ju or did’ja”, “Would’ju or would’ja”, “Soopah (Super)”, “Fur sure I’m ohn the fawth floor”, “Wawda” (water), “I’ll eat a samwidge tooner”, (tuna sandwich), “It would be very hard to tell you if my brudda wasn’t here”, “Fugheddaboudit! I’m not saying nuttin”, and, “My mudda and fodda are going down ohn Lawnguylund”.

Accustomed to social, political and economic upheavals, crime, overcrowding, blighted neighborhoods, intolerable housing, exorbitant rents and high taxes, native New Yorkers accept the turbulence associated with everyday life as a way of life normal and unavoidable. However, that does not stop them from openly expressing their frustrations and tensions with expressions such as: “Apartments are very expensive, unless you live in a hotel with cockroaches infested with rats”, “Those street vendors will rob you blind, selling hot things “. merchandise no less”, “There is no place to park unless you stack the cars on top of each other”, “Oy Vey! Some of the neighborhoods look like a war zone”, “I have doors on my windows and three locks on my door, doesn’t that tell you something?” “I hate the summer, it smells like last year’s garbage is still lying around. ..” and so on.

However, despite all the discomforts, horrible tragedies and miseries, miraculously, the majority of those who crowd the streets of the city choose to stay. New York, New York, without a doubt is an amazing city.

For the millions of commuters, who travel daily to access business and investment opportunities, rush hour is a terrifying scenario, as key highways and bridges are packed with cars, trucks, motorcycles and buses weaving their way between a bumper-to-bumper traffic. The overwhelming congestion of vehicles and passengers is everywhere. Spending an annoying hour or two traveling to a place in a single district is quite common. Let’s not forget to mention the subway. Train after train rumbles and shakes its way into the station, to be greeted by an endless barrage of waiting commuters lined up on the platform. The crush of travelers rushes toward the train, jostling and elbowing each other along the way. After a few seconds, the train doors slam shut, leaving the unlucky ones behind. Some frustrated passengers fly to open the doors enough to squeeze their way inside before the train starts moving, hoping their arm, leg, purse or briefcase won’t get caught outside. If the train is local, it will continue to stop and pick up more passengers along the way, thus intensifying the unbearable crowding. Cranky standing passengers are crushed like sardines in a can with no room to fall if the train stops.

This situation exists year-round as New Yorkers and tourists alike swarm to beaches, parks, and other recreational areas looking for a way to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the week. Here and there, motorists stranded along the highway stand by their cars in the sweltering, giddy heat, adding to the weekend’s clog of thrill-seekers. Once the transfer of the vehicles takes place, desperate motorists frantically fly away in search of a gas station, only to find themselves once again trapped in a huge column of 50 to 100 cars inching towards the pumps. , hoping that the gas does not run. outside.

New York, New York is an amazing city. Hundreds of thousands of neighborhoods just a few blocks long and a couple of blocks wide, filled with a huge selection of independently operated shops and businesses. Despite their public knowledge of American traditions, multi-ethnic groups continue to practice within their neighborhoods, their own traditions, customs, religious holidays, and cuisines. The obvious presence of this difference is what makes America’s city so extraordinary. Whether one lives in the neighborhoods of Park Slope, the Jewish Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Italian Harlem, Chinatown, El Barrio, Little Italy, or Yorktown, lifelong relationships are continually formed. Is this neighborhood value so strong that many families, as well as their descendants, spend their entire lives living within its boundaries?

If one wishes to be entertained, there is always something to do.

It is home to an impressive collection of museums large and small, primarily devoted to the arts and natural history. For example, because the Metropolitan Museum of Art is so extensive and visual, one should plan to spend an entire day there. As for burning off some of that pent-up energy built up during the work week or satisfying your taste buds, there are plenty of bars, clubs and restaurants one can go to at all hours of the day and night. New York, New York is “A city that never sleeps”. It is a place where history and the present diverge. Experienced historians and lecturers from leading walking tours take locals and visitors on exciting and unforgettable walks through the Big Apple’s ethnic neighborhoods, places of history, tradition and craftsmanship, creating lasting memories of an amazing past.

Speaking of unforgettable memories; this reminds me of my visit several years ago to the theater district in Manhattan, which is the most famous theater district in the world. I went to attend a “Hairspray” matinee. Seeing that I had arrived too early, I decided to take a walk around the district to familiarize myself with everything once more. There were the usual young aspiring actors, dancers, and singers, briefcase in hand, swarming the area rushing to audition in hopes of securing fame and fortune. The transport situation remained unchanged. Cars continued to force their way down the streets aggressively, without a thought for pedestrians or other vehicles. I desperately wanted to cross the avenue, but the traffic congestion and chaos of horns, screeching brakes, hostile pedestrians yelling and shaking their fists only added to my state of confusion. After living several years in the suburbs of New Jersey, unaccustomed to this endless hustle and bustle of people and vehicles, I decided to return to the theater to wait in line. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a loud singing voice accompanied by musical instruments penetrated the air. How exciting, a free performance was being put on by striking amateur sidewalk artists, showcasing their musical talents for meager donations. Once inside the theater, my attention was drawn to the stage throughout the performance of “Hairspray” as I absorbed the elements of music, theater and dance, working together as a whole in artistic creativity. This first viewing of a live Broadway musical became a memorable experience for me. There were so many people that I assumed every other theater on and off Broadway was unloading at the same time. Like a swarm of bees, the famous theatergoers, including his, were running here, there, everywhere, in search of the nearest restaurant. Satisfied with my steaming cup of coffee, delicious onion burger, and a slice of New York cheesecake, I reluctantly returned to New Jersey, promising myself another exciting trip to my hometown.

All this and much more continues to add to the colorful and exciting atmosphere of the Big Apple. So if you ask me if I’m glad I was a New Yorker. Proudly, he would reply, “I bet so!” Without a doubt, “It’s an amazing city.”

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