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I love New York -- let me count the ways. I've loved the city since I was a youngster, and now that I've called the city home for eight years, I can honestly say that I still love living here. You might ask, "What do I love about it?" Honestly, there are probably at least 100 reasons to love living in New York City, and for me to conjure up the complete list, I'd probably need a few days. So let's take a look at the qualities this town has that no one can overlook.

1. Diversity
One of the city's greatest attributes is its diversity, and NYC is often thought of as America's melting pot. About 36 percent of New York's denizens hail from other countries, and you can hear as many as 800 languages spoken. I love how each person has his or her own New York Story, whether they're a native, an immigrant or a transplant.

2. Energy
There's no other city on the planet with an energy that can compete with New York. The fast pace, the buzzing traffic, the hustle and bustle of the people, the 24-hour life, and the creative spirit make NYC one of the most vibrant places in the world.

3. Inspiration
New York has a way of giving me a feeling that I can accomplish anything I set out to do. On an ordinary day when I step outside my apartment building, I might find inspiration in any place -- on the street, in the subway, at a Broadway show or in a sidewalk café -a plethora of inspiring, smart, creative people dwell in the nooks and crannies of this city.

4. Convenience
A steak dinner at midnight? An early morning manicure? I can get anything I want at most anytime in NYC. Within a five-block radius of my apartment, I can hit the grocery store, drug store, pet store, and wine shop in a single sweep. This convenient lifestyle is addictive. We New Yorkers get spoiled, and when we leave the city, we forget that the rest of the world lives differently and on a more normal schedule.
5. Neighborhoods

Bronx's Little Italy

New York is a big city, but feels more like a cluster of small towns once you live here. Each New York City neighborhood has a distinct personality and flavor. From Harlem to the Lower East Side, Astoria to Flushing, Brooklyn Heights to Coney Island, and the Bronx's Little Italy to Staten Island's St. George, NYC offers unique areas brimming with character and culture in the five boroughs, and something for everyone.

6. Excitement
No one can deny the excitement of living in the Big Apple, or the fact that anything can happen at any time. I've been out walking my dog, and without warning, had a celebrity sighting. I've rubbed elbows with film stars, attended the Tony Awards, and scored free tickets to some of Manhattan's hottest events. An ordinary day can turn into an extraordinary experience in a New York minute.

7. Landmarks
The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Station, and the list goes on -- you'll discover magnificent architectural treasures and more New York City attractions than you can count.

Even though I don't spend my free time every weekend touring, I take advantage of the many legendary spots in this town whenever possible, including New York City museums. I can't help but feel proud each time I walk into the Guggenheim, look at the skyline, or stroll through Central Park.

Central Park
8. Opportunity
It's true that there's more competition in New York than in most other cities, but there's also a host of opportunity. Gotham is a city in which you can make that opportunity. You can come here with a dream and work hard to achieve it. I can vouch that dreams do indeed come true here every single day.

9. Variety
If I get bored with my section of town, I can hop on the subway for 30 to 40 minutes and escape to what feels like another state or country. If I get tired of my local pizzeria, I can choose from hundreds of other pizza parlors throughout the city. If I don't want to ride the subway, I can take a bus, walk, ride CityBike, or take a taxi. New York City offers so much variety that you could live here your entire life and not eat in every restaurant, see every Broadway show, hit every jazz club, or live in every neighborhood. You never run out of new things to do, dishes to eat, places to visit, or people to meet. NYC is an ever-evolving city, and that's the beauty of living here.

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I love New York -- let me count the ways. I've loved the city since I was a youngster, and now that I've called the city home for eight years, I can honestly say that I still love living here. You might ask, "What do I love about it?"

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