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40 Funny And Interesting Pics That Show That New York Is Unlike Any Other City In The World
New York City is a place where everyone's in a rush and the rent is too high, but the hot dogs and pizzas are one of a kind. Many have a love-hate relationship with this buzzing metropolis but nobody can deny that it's one of the most colorful corners of the world.
And few illustrate that as vividly and accurately as the subreddit r/NYC. With 690K members, the community of both locals and visitors constantly shares experiences, photos, and stories that originate in the Big Apple. Continue scrolling to check out some of the most memorable ones.
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#1
Everybody Needs A Friend! Especially Now
#2
Grace Church Tonight. I Saw The Lighting And Had To Stop
New York City has appeared in loads of songs and it has served as the backdrop for countless movies, inspiring people worldwide with its grandiosity.
Brimming with historic landmarks and some of the tallest buildings in the US, it has been a leader in trade and culture for centuries, redefining everything from fashion trends to what a proper bagel with schmear should taste like in the process.
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Stuyvesant Street, One Of The Oldest Streets In The New York City Borough Of Manhattan
#4
Went To A Supermarket, Found A Cat At Door Asking To Be Pet, After Few Pets I Open Supermarket Door, He Leads The Way, I Follow... Straight To The Cat Food Section.. NYC Hustle Is No Joke
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Subway Etiquette
The metro area is a land of opportunity, which is why – despite the crowds and costs – people keep coming to it.
Some of the world's best theaters, restaurants, museums, parks, and cultural activities can be found here.
From Greenwich Village in downtown to Harlem in uptown, New York City's communities are as diverse as its people.
Beyond Manhattan, the city is comprised of four additional boroughs: Queens, which has a long history of fabulous immigrant food; Brooklyn and its thriving literary and arts scene; the Bronx and its abundant green space and wildlife; and Staten Island, famous for its coastline.
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A Rainy Day In NYC 🖤
#7
Flying Into NYC This Morning... The Clouds Were So Low There Was A City In The Sky
#8
This Red Tailed Hawk Landed On My Fire Escape In NYC This Evening
#9
Mural I Painted For Fresh Meadows, Queens
Living Example 1 year ago
I really envy your talent. That's what more cities need. I'm all for graffiti done well. It both helps define the city and brightens things up. Bravo.
QuanτumSpace2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ 1 year ago (edited)
That is one of the best murals I’ve ever seen, and I come from LA, so I know what I’m talking about
David H 1 year ago
I know that area, it's technically the neighborhood of Utopia, just a few blocks away from Fresh Meadows. I go to the Kohls and the Red Mango in the shopping center across the street (across 188th), and there used to be a Model's sporting goods there. Unfortunately there is a hotel a block away from there, that the city houses sex offenders at, despite 3 schools and 3 preschools being within 5 blocks, bc the city gave themselves a waiver to do this. But I know this area
Fred Bigox 1 year ago
Looks nice but I couldnt work out what it said until read the header. Great talent
Teresa Spanics 1 year ago (edited)
I would just LOVE that on a T-shirt, a long sleeved T-shirt, and hoodie!
New York City is also known for its fast-paced, around-the-clock lifestyle, which may be overwhelming for newcomers. Dubbed "the city that never sleeps," this relentless metropolis draws people seeking to advance their careers and push their potential to its absolute limits. The saying goes that "if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere."
#10
Perfect Rainbow Over Manhattan I Took From My Apartment
#11
Date While You Wait @ W 4th Station
#12
Lincoln Center Upside Down, Those Are Coins Not Stars
#13
This Was Taken From My iPhone Pre-Coronavirus At My Office In Hudson Yards (No Filter). I Wanted To Share This Image To Spread Positive Vibes In The Midst Of Everything Going On
After U.S. News analyzed 150 metro areas in the country in an attempt to find the best places to settle based on the quality of life and the local job market, as well as the value of living there and people's desire to live there, New York City placed:
- #120 in Best Places to Live;
- #14 in Best Places to Retire;
- #5 in Best Places to Live in New York;
- #9 in Most Expensive Places to Live;
- #24 in Safest Places to Live.
#14
This Is Why I Love NYC
#15
Park Avenue
#16
My Dad Saw This The Other Day
#17
Spotted In Cobble Hill, Brooklyn
However, New York City houses people from all walks of life. More than one-third of New Yorkers are foreign-born, making the metro area a genuine melting pot of cultures. Moreover, NYC is home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel and one of the largest Puerto Rican populations in the continental US. New York City is also home to a flourishing LGBTQ community; the annual Pride celebration welcomes a few million attendees each year.
#18
The Empire State Building Put On A Show!
#19
“A Really Nice Looking Trash Pile”
#20
My Coworker Just Took This Shot From Our Office Balcony
#21
Empire State Building In Fog From Hoboken
#22
Both Sides Of The LIC Pepsi-Cola Sign
#23
We Really Come Together When It Comes To The Nypd
Firstname Lastname 1 year ago
Duck under. If questioned, say you are playing limbo, go back under and pay. Results not guaranteed.
#24
Gotta Love When You Get Canal St All To Yourself On An Early Sunday Morning
#25
Brooklyn Bridge Without A Single Tourist
Alexandra Davis 1 year ago
Proud to say I self propelling myself the whole way over that without any help or anyone pushing. The incline and the nine flat surface nearly killed me, but I did it! The hot chocolate after (was -4°c in the wind chill too) was the best drink ever!
#26
At Midnight
#27
After Hearing About New Cases
#28
Saw This And I Just Had To Post It Here
#29
This Is The New “You’re Not A Real New Yorker...”
#30
Finally, The Mta Being Honest
#31
Escalator Etiquette At 530am Hudson Yards
#33
And You Don’t Even Want To Know How Much It Costs To Keep A Kid In Rikers For A Year. That’s Scifi Numbers. You Ain’t Ready For That One. A Broken System Is An Old Understatement
#34
Welcome To New York City
#35
Best Costume In NYC Last Night
Christian Fuller 1 year ago
A little section at the top with some dry ice in it would've been icing on the cake.
#36
@asknyc
#37
Save Me Your Used Soda Cans
#38
Powerful Message From Mta
#39
Authentic NYC Dining
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Terra Kochy 1 year ago
I began life as an adult in 1990. In the early/mid '90's I would have LOVED to live there for a while. By the time 2000 came; that desire had passed. Partly due to my age but, also because trends seemed to be changing. I have ptsd and living there now seems like it would be extremely stressful.
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Lil Potato 1 year ago
I love big cities, but I've never been to one. And those photos were STUNNING
CGZ 1 year ago
I always lived in suburbia and small towns in various US states. Once I discovered NYC there was no looking back. NYC is the center of the universe. It's where the ball drops. It's where the zip code 10001 is. It's one of the top fashion centers of the world. It's one of the world's great culinary centers. It's where the NY Marathon is, and a million other things. It's where people went to, to start a new life. It's the most ethnically diverse place on the planet. It's amazing.
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Higgleton 1 year ago
Great city, visited in December. Some bits better than London (my old home), some bits worse. One way London is better is the underground wildlife. NYC subway had some gnarly looking rats whereas the London tube gets cute little mice.
Delta Dawn 1 year ago
How does London keep rats out of the tube? I hear NYC is hiring a rat czar.
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Danish Susanne 1 year ago
I have never been to New York, and don't expect to be able to ever afford to go there, but some of those pictures almost made me wish to do so. I was glad there was also pictures, that made me feel very satisfied that I don't live there. In Copenhagen I have NEVER seen policemen on the subway stations.
Salty Sasquatch 1 year ago
I used to fly into LaGuardia and head to Manhattan for work purposes. It always felt as though I was flying into an art farm, the feeling of too many people who are superbusy. However, I did think it would be a fantastic place to live if I was independently wealthy. I'd live there for a year and see all the museums and all the plays and eat out at different restaurants all the time. Then I'd fly to another city and live there for a while...Paris? Moscow? London?
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago
Big cities are so not my thing. Far too much going on all the time, and not enough meaningful human interaction even tho you're surrounded by people 24/7
Mafe Martinez 1 year ago
freaking love NY. . so lucky to be here, especially in the Hudson Valley
Esme Love and Squalor 1 year ago
These posts make me very nostalgic for nyc- spent my twenties there and was mostly magical. After hitting thirty, it was time to go.
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 1 year ago
🥳🎉🥳🎉 Finally a post about America that is actually positive and show the nice side. Thank you.
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
Top of my bucket list guys. Hopefully I won't get stopped at immigration and all my BP posts printed out as receipts.
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
I've always wanted to go there! So far the closest I've come is going to California where I met a couple who were holidaying from NY.
Terra Kochy 1 year ago
I began life as an adult in 1990. In the early/mid '90's I would have LOVED to live there for a while. By the time 2000 came; that desire had passed. Partly due to my age but, also because trends seemed to be changing. I have ptsd and living there now seems like it would be extremely stressful.
Load More Replies... Lil Potato 1 year ago
I love big cities, but I've never been to one. And those photos were STUNNING
CGZ 1 year ago
I always lived in suburbia and small towns in various US states. Once I discovered NYC there was no looking back. NYC is the center of the universe. It's where the ball drops. It's where the zip code 10001 is. It's one of the top fashion centers of the world. It's one of the world's great culinary centers. It's where the NY Marathon is, and a million other things. It's where people went to, to start a new life. It's the most ethnically diverse place on the planet. It's amazing.
Load More Replies... Higgleton 1 year ago
Great city, visited in December. Some bits better than London (my old home), some bits worse. One way London is better is the underground wildlife. NYC subway had some gnarly looking rats whereas the London tube gets cute little mice.
Delta Dawn 1 year ago
How does London keep rats out of the tube? I hear NYC is hiring a rat czar.
Load More Replies... Danish Susanne 1 year ago
I have never been to New York, and don't expect to be able to ever afford to go there, but some of those pictures almost made me wish to do so. I was glad there was also pictures, that made me feel very satisfied that I don't live there. In Copenhagen I have NEVER seen policemen on the subway stations.
Salty Sasquatch 1 year ago
I used to fly into LaGuardia and head to Manhattan for work purposes. It always felt as though I was flying into an art farm, the feeling of too many people who are superbusy. However, I did think it would be a fantastic place to live if I was independently wealthy. I'd live there for a year and see all the museums and all the plays and eat out at different restaurants all the time. Then I'd fly to another city and live there for a while...Paris? Moscow? London?
OnAFreakingRollercoaster 1 year ago
Big cities are so not my thing. Far too much going on all the time, and not enough meaningful human interaction even tho you're surrounded by people 24/7
Mafe Martinez 1 year ago
freaking love NY. . so lucky to be here, especially in the Hudson Valley
Esme Love and Squalor 1 year ago
These posts make me very nostalgic for nyc- spent my twenties there and was mostly magical. After hitting thirty, it was time to go.
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 1 year ago
🥳🎉🥳🎉 Finally a post about America that is actually positive and show the nice side. Thank you.
censorshipsucks 1 year ago
Top of my bucket list guys. Hopefully I won't get stopped at immigration and all my BP posts printed out as receipts.
Katie Lutesinger 1 year ago
I've always wanted to go there! So far the closest I've come is going to California where I met a couple who were holidaying from NY.
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