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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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    Grace Church Tonight. I Saw The Lighting And Had To Stop

    Grace Church Tonight. I Saw The Lighting And Had To Stop

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    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

    Stuyvesant Street, One Of The Oldest Streets In The New York City Borough Of Manhattan

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    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

    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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    The metro area is a land of opportunity, which is why – despite the crowds and costs – people keep coming to it.

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    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.

    #7

    Flying Into NYC This Morning... The Clouds Were So Low There Was A City In The Sky

    Flying Into NYC This Morning... The Clouds Were So Low There Was A City In The Sky

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    #8

    This Red Tailed Hawk Landed On My Fire Escape In NYC This Evening

     This Red Tailed Hawk Landed On My Fire Escape In NYC This Evening

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    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."

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    #10

    Perfect Rainbow Over Manhattan I Took From My Apartment

    Perfect Rainbow Over Manhattan I Took From My Apartment

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    #11

    Date While You Wait @ W 4th Station

    Date While You Wait @ W 4th Station

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    Tinderella
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s lonely out here so I get it. I’d definitely be open to dating that guy.

    Lisa H
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hell, yes! Someone should do this at the BART station here in the Bay Area.

    Barong
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to make and take opportunities to find luck and love. ❤️ It doesn’t appear with out risk and effort. This is bold and clever. I hope he and his dates are having a great time.

    Benita Valdez
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love all the people at Penn Station and the subway; there's always something to entertain you

    O.M.Miki
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this idea and what a nice way to get to know people ;)

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    #12

    Lincoln Center Upside Down, Those Are Coins Not Stars

    Lincoln Center Upside Down, Those Are Coins Not Stars

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    #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

    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

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    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.
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    #15

    Park Avenue

    Park Avenue

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    My Dad Saw This The Other Day

    My Dad Saw This The Other Day

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    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.

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    “A Really Nice Looking Trash Pile”

    “A Really Nice Looking Trash Pile”

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    #20

    My Coworker Just Took This Shot From Our Office Balcony

    My Coworker Just Took This Shot From Our Office Balcony

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    #21

    Empire State Building In Fog From Hoboken

    Empire State Building In Fog From Hoboken

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    #23

    We Really Come Together When It Comes To The Nypd

    We Really Come Together When It Comes To The Nypd

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    Firstname Lastname
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Duck under. If questioned, say you are playing limbo, go back under and pay. Results not guaranteed.

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    #24

    Gotta Love When You Get Canal St All To Yourself On An Early Sunday Morning

    Gotta Love When You Get Canal St All To Yourself On An Early Sunday Morning

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    #25

    Brooklyn Bridge Without A Single Tourist

    Brooklyn Bridge Without A Single Tourist

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    Alexandra Davis
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    #26

    At Midnight

    At Midnight

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    Lunakadi
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But, how do you get it all home? My brain a trying to envision dragging a tree while holding the sandwich in your mouth, and clutching your six pack under your arm. Or do taxi drivers have a sap and needle up charge?

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    #28

    Saw This And I Just Had To Post It Here

    Saw This And I Just Had To Post It Here

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    CGZ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes!! And they say New Yorkers are rude. New York just don't have time for bullsh!t.

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    #29

    This Is The New “You’re Not A Real New Yorker...”

    This Is The New “You’re Not A Real New Yorker...”

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    #30

    Finally, The Mta Being Honest

    Finally, The Mta Being Honest

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    #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

    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

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    #34

    Welcome To New York City

    Welcome To New York City

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    CGZ
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of people say that. It's actually some of the cleanest water you'll ever experience, ever. It's directly from condensation of the moisture in the air. It's pure.

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    #35

    Best Costume In NYC Last Night

    Best Costume In NYC Last Night

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    Christian Fuller
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little section at the top with some dry ice in it would've been icing on the cake.

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    #36

    @asknyc

    @asknyc

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    LynnSynn
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time I was in NYC was 20 years ago. Old ladies with walkers were running me over because I was not walking fast enough. I Knew then NYC was not foe me.

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    #37

    Save Me Your Used Soda Cans

    Save Me Your Used Soda Cans

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    Beck
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still does not go very far. That is only a month's rent on not too great houses and apartments. The nice neighborhoods are over $1800.. I know it is more in new york. But still.

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    #38

    Powerful Message From Mta

    Powerful Message From Mta

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    #39

    Authentic NYC Dining

    Authentic NYC Dining

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    Jcusack
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IDK how people are ok living this way. This place is a nightmare... Give me the country.

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    #40

    How Often Do You See This?

    How Often Do You See This?

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    Mavis
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A work issued phone is a vital tool to access information via the police intranet. Looking at their phone doesn't mean they are goofing off.

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    #41

    Winter Outdoor Dining Enclosure, Aka Indoors, We’ve Come Full Circle

    Winter Outdoor Dining Enclosure, Aka Indoors, We’ve Come Full Circle

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