“Somewhere between living and dreaming, there’s New York”
"Somewhere between living and dreaming, there's New York (City)" is a New York City saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "Somewhere between living…
“Stop complaining about your life. There are literally people living in New York City”
"Stop complaining about your life. There are literally people living in California/Florida/Illinois/New York" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Stop complaining…
“Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget.” (USS New York motto)
The USS New York was added to the United States Navy fleet in 2009 with the motto, "Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget." The ship was made with steel from New York…
“That’s how we do it in Brooklyn” (“This is how we do it in Brooklyn”)
"This Is How We Do It" was a 1995 song by Montell Jordan. The lyrics referred to south central Los Angeles, not Brooklyn. "This is how we do it in Brooklyn" has been cited in…
“The Bronx is burning” (1972; alleged Howard Cosell quote during the 1977 World Series)
"Ladies and Gentleman, the Bronx is burning" is the title of a 2005 book. It's from a alleged quote by the late Howard Cosell during a World Series game on October 12, 1977. The…
“The Central Park Zoo should be named ‘Zoo York’”
Could New York City's Central Park Zoo have a better name? "Zoo York" is the name of a subway tunnel that runs under the Central Park Zoo. "The Central Park Zoo should be named…
“The City of New York is more well known than the place it’s named after”
New York (city and state) is often compared to the city of York in North Yorkshire, England -- sometimes jocularly called "Old York." A design with New York State and the words "Way…
“The City that Never Sleeps is taking a nap” (2019–20 coronavirus pandemic)
New York City has been called the "City that Never Sleeps." The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, however, resulted in many closures. "New York City — the city that never sleeps —…
“The existence of a New York City rat czar implies the existence of a New York City Ratsputin”
In April 2023, New York City announced the position of "rat czar" to fight the rat problem. People wondered about a "rat Lenin" and "Ratsputin" (rat + Rasputin).…
“The existence of a rat czar implies the existence of a rat Lenin”
In April 2023, New York City announced the position of "rat czar" to fight the rat problem. People wondered about a "rat Lenin" and "Ratsputin" (rat + Rasputin).…
“The New York Idea”
The New York Idea is the title of a 1906 play by Langdon Mitchell (1862-1935). The comedy about marriage included the line: "Marry for whim! That's the New York idea of marriage."…
“The only way to see New York” (Circle Line)
The Circle Line runs sightseeing cruises around Manhattan, and to other points. It's been in business since 1945. "The only way to see New York -- Circle it on the Circle Line" is…
“The plain fact of the matter is that New York is much too good for New Yorkers”
"The plain fact of the matter is that New York is much too good for New Yorkers" was written by American journalist Heywood Broun (1888-1939), from "I'll Show You the City"…
“The time to live in New York is when you’re young and poor, or old and rich”
An October 28, 2009 Wall Street Journal editorial titled "Escape From New York" opened, "An old saying goes that the time to live in New York is when you're young and poor, or…
“The trouble with New York is that it’s so convenient to everything I can’t afford”
American television personality and game show executive Jack Barry (1918-1984) was quoted in a newspaper entertainment column by Earl Wilson (1907-1987) in January 1951: "EARL'S PEARLS.…
“The whole point of living in New York City is indoors. You want greenery? Order the spinach”
Many New Yorkers do not get outside a lot to enjoy nature. Canadian-born American writer David Rakoff (1964-2012) said this in his book of essays titled Fraud (2001): "I do not go outdoors.…
“There is more sophistication and less sense in New York than anywhere else”
American humorist and illustrator Don Herold (1889-1966) was quoted in Life magazine in January 19, 1922: "There is more sophistication and less sense in New York than anywhere else on the…
“They say I have the best ass below 14th Street”
"They say I have the best ass below 14th Street" is a saying that has been printed on several images. The song "Light My Candle" in the Jonathan Larson musical Rent (1996)…
“Too dumb for New York City, too ugly for L.A.”
"Too Dumb for New York City, Too Ugly for L.A." is a 1992 song by American singer and songwriter Waylon Jennings (1937-2002). The title of the song has had popularity as a catchphrase,…
“Ugliest, filthiest, shittiest city in the world” (Henry Miller)
Henry Miller (1891-1980) was an American novelist famed for his sexually graphic works that were banned in the 1950s, such as Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. Miller was born in the…