hey nyc review...mostly positive
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3/30/2008
I lived in New York all my life and I have to say like everyone else is very expensive, lol!Honestly, if you are part of the middle class you will definitely get frustrated and won't be able to do alot of recreational stuff because you either have to pay rent, save for a rainy day or pay your expenses. The rich folks out here have no problem living it up (because they can spend money without breaking down in tears) I would just recommend everyone to buy a house (if you can) because you will live paycheck to paycheck if you rent. But even if you do, it would be much better to have a roommate. You will be broke, and mad if you buy an apartment yourself. That's how crazy it is. In regards to culture, NYC has an AMAZING culture and not to be arrogant about it but I feel it NYC is number 1 for culture, arts, theater and nightlife in the US. It's very diverse, you can meet TONS of people and make friends and you would most likely be able to find employment. I can't speak for suburb areas of New York(like Catskill, Albany, Buffalo, Poughkeepsie; there are at least two hours away from New York City) because I lived in NYC all my life. if anyone decides to move here, I think you guys would LOVE it. And also, sometimes people have a tendency to forget that New York City aka Manhattan (that's the politically correct name) has four other boroughs that has great culture and nightlife as well. Please check out Brookyln, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. I feel Brooklyn may be the second best from Manhattan. Queens is alittle bit more of the residential area but there are some things to do there. There is the Bronx Zoo in the Bronx which is so HUGE and amazing but that's the only place I know in the Bronx and I don't live in Staten Island but if you do your research, you will find something. If you don't have money, you WOULD not need a car, trust me. If you understand the NYC MTA public transportation system, you can live anywhere else in the US. The trains and buses are very reliable. I do love NYC but I would like to move to another place just to see how it is. Do anyone have any suggestions for twenty-five year, college grad who has a fiance, no kids) Thanks!
Gail | New York, NY