The capitol of the world containg the greatest ever street vended hotdogs in the world and the largest amount of cabs per square mile posible
by S1L3nT October 13, 2005
by i dont know how to spell January 7, 2005
The epitome of gentrification, New York is a prime example of socioeconomic inequality. You see neighborhoods like the financial district where the only people that can afford to live there are insanely wealthy, and then you see neighborhoods like Hunts Point, a source of abject poverty. When the Russians bashed on capitalism, New York was exactly what they were thinking of.
Aaron: Hey you want to go up to New York City for the weekend?
Jane: And spend $30 on a hamburger at Shake Shack? No thanks.
Jane: And spend $30 on a hamburger at Shake Shack? No thanks.
by knarf1995 April 24, 2013
A huge realm of streets, buildings, people, etc., sitting on western Long Island, all of Staten and Manhattan Islands, and the peninsula to the north of Manhattan Island, as well as several other isles at the mouth of the Hudson River in North America. My birthplace is somewhere in there.
Me: Penn Station is in New York City.
She: Oh? Where in New York?
Me: Um, 34th St. Midtown. Take the train into New York on Amtrak or on NJ Transit or the LIRR, and you shouldn't miss it.
She: Oh? Where in New York?
Me: Um, 34th St. Midtown. Take the train into New York on Amtrak or on NJ Transit or the LIRR, and you shouldn't miss it.
by Richard Rabinowitz August 19, 2005
"I'm from New York City"
"So that probably means you've never had to worry about finances ever in your life?"
NOTE: this excludes all the poor people who live in NYC, of which there are many.
"So that probably means you've never had to worry about finances ever in your life?"
NOTE: this excludes all the poor people who live in NYC, of which there are many.
by Tiffany223 April 5, 2011
"So how long have you lived in NYC?"
"Seventeen years, but I had no life before then, so basically, my whole life"
"Seventeen years, but I had no life before then, so basically, my whole life"
by E TO THE B December 12, 2004
The largest city in the United States as well as the financial capital of the world (followed by Tokyo), famous for its vast skyline. Downtown Manhattan contains more infastructure and office space per square foot of land than anywhere else. With a population of over 8 million, New York City is one of the most diverse cities worldwide, with people representing nearly every existant race, religion, sexual orientation, political party, and nationality at any given moment. New York's high-culture environment and unique diversity contribute to New York's cosmopolitan atmosphere and may account for New York having the lowest crime rate among the largest 25 cities in the United States. The New York city Urban Area (including parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut is the world's largest, consisting of over 22 million people. New York continues to amaze inspire artists, students, immigrants, patriots, and tourists. If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere.
I'm going into New York City to view an exhibition at the Museum of National History, seeing a Broadway play, and going clubbing afterwards.
by Andrew June 11, 2006