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…
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 —…
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).…
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 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 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" was written by American journalist Heywood Broun (1888-1939), from "I'll Show You the City"…
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…
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.…
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.…
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" is a saying that has been printed on several images. The song "Light My Candle" in the Jonathan Larson musical Rent (1996)…
In a typical Hallmark Channel Christmas movie, the protagonist (a young woman) becomes disillusioned in the big city (such as New York City), and finds the true meaning of Christmas right in her…
New Yorkers often tell New Jersey jokes. This was posted on X/Twitter by Shade 5 🎬 on November 16, 2018: "Thoughts and prayers go out to the people of New Jersey. There was no catastrophe.…
"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,…
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…
"Wanderlust and city dust" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Wanderlust and City dust" was posted on Twitter by Bitchness Monster on September 14, 2013.…
Manhattan directions don't have north, south, east and west. People are directed uptown, downtown, or crosstown (Hudson River or East River). A traditional story (cited in print since at least…
"Minneapolis" sounds like "mini apple is." "If New York is where the big apple is, Minnesota is where the Minneapolis" was posted on Twitter by Ernie Halter on July 3,…
"We own the night" was the unofficial motto of the New York Police Department's Street Crimes Unit in the 1990s. The unit was disbanded in 2002. The phrase "We own the…