I don't like being in NYC and I hated living in the state of NY, but I don't feel like insulting the city for being itself. Cities have a certain soul, and NYC is definitely unique - full of drama and poverty and obscene wealth. Like every city it has its scandals and it's terrible things, but beautiful things too. NYC is amazing.

I lived in Elmira Heights, and people there complained about NYC because they said most of their taxes went to supporting it. Now in Washington State, I hear of people who think the same thing about King county, where Seattle is - they complain because that's where the liberals are, and that's where a lot of state revenue is spent. It is ridiculous. A city is highly populated, particularly the most famous city in a state. And NYC is one of the most famous cities in the world. So naturally it has power and money and needs lots of resources, and everyone else can just deal with it.

Thank goodness NYC has a big backbone and a tough attitude.