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The Pros and Cons of Living in New York City, New York

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They go by many names (pluses and minuses, advantages and disadvantages, etc.) but pros and cons are vital to consider when moving. Here's what five local experts report about what they like and dislike about living in New York City, New York.

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If you like movement and you are a fast-paced person, New York City is just the place for you. You can experience a variety of foods from different cultures since New York City is a melting pot of different ethnicities. One of the cons of moving to NYC is the high price of housing, but don’t let that discourage you from exploring this wonderful city.

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Marigrace, says: 2020

From the beautiful lights of the city nights to the diverse community of New York, the Big Apple is the place. Like anywhere else, there are pros and cons, especially in the city that never sleeps. You might want to consider the following: to get from the upper east side to Brooklyn, you will have to take the renowned subways. You hop on and if you’re lucky, you’ll get a seat. Rush hour is no joke and get used to being packed in the subway car like sardines. Now let’s move on to some of the wonders of living in New York City. You get celebrity sighting every corner of Manhattan, the diversity calls for various types of cuisines, go sightseeing at the Statue of Liberty, take your kids to Central Park… The possibilities are endless.

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In New York City, the food can be extremely expensive, meaning that you have to be aware of the places at which you will be getting the most bang for your buck. While most New York City food is exceptional, some places will use this fact to their advantage, by using a misleading title for their food establishment. Examples include a pizza place referring to themselves as the home of the original New York slice.

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New York City is sometimes known as a city where dreams come true. If you have never been, you would imagine it to be something resembling what you have probably seen in movies; the bright blinding lights of Time Square, flowers blooming in Central Park and yellow Taxi cabs on every street. While these do exist (maybe not on every street), this is only a glimpse into what NYC is like. It is filled with people from all different backgrounds and their cultures are integrated throughout the city, whether it be through food, clothing, or language. If you move to NYC, I urge you to take advantage of the melting pot that it is and explore everything it has to offer.

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Samantha, says: 2020

New York City is a massive city with an almost overwhelming number of opportunities to choose from. If you can imagine it, without a doubt, we have it. Some people claim New Yorkers can be hostile to newcomers, but in my (admittedly biased) experience, New Yorkers are actually quite open and helpful. As with any big city, however, one should be wary of those looking to take advantage of recent arrivals.

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