I agree, Harry, but you are on Longk Island so what are you talking about? All my life I remained far away from NYC. My conception of the place was developed by years of movie and TV input. Then I have to go to rescue and friend and her daughter who had no money. As it turned out it was not as bad there as I thought it would be.
It's great if you like the city. I'm a country bumpkin at heart. I miss all the wonderful restaurants, and the Broadway plays, but you have to have money to burn to enjoy those things. It's a good life for the wealthy, not so much for normal people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cQNkIrg-Tk
Mama Bear