The epitome of gentrification, New York is a prime example of socioeconomic inequality. You see neighborhoods like the financial district where the only people that can afford to live there are insanely wealthy, and then you see neighborhoods like Hunts Point, a source of abject poverty. When the Russians bashed on capitalism, New York was exactly what they were thinking of.
Aaron: Hey you want to go up to New York City for the weekend?
Jane: And spend $30 on a hamburger at Shake Shack? No thanks.
Jane: And spend $30 on a hamburger at Shake Shack? No thanks.
by knarf1995 April 23, 2013
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Me: Penn Station is in New York City.
She: Oh? Where in New York?
Me: Um, 34th St. Midtown. Take the train into New York on Amtrak or on NJ Transit or the LIRR, and you shouldn't miss it.
She: Oh? Where in New York?
Me: Um, 34th St. Midtown. Take the train into New York on Amtrak or on NJ Transit or the LIRR, and you shouldn't miss it.
by Richard Rabinowitz September 16, 2005
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a lifestyle collective/band based in New York City's downtown scene. Group of kids who perform live shows, drink, loiter, party, fight & sneak in high class parties.
Bob: you going to that New Lurk City show tonight?
Steve: them New Lurk City boys always into something, always turning up a party! hell yea!
Bob: see you there
Steve: them New Lurk City boys always into something, always turning up a party! hell yea!
Bob: see you there
by DannyGlova May 2, 2013
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"So that probably means you've never had to worry about finances ever in your life?"
NOTE: this excludes all the poor people who live in NYC, of which there are many.
"So that probably means you've never had to worry about finances ever in your life?"
NOTE: this excludes all the poor people who live in NYC, of which there are many.
by Tiffany223 April 23, 2011
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by ace5on4 February 21, 2008
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"Seventeen years, but I had no life before then, so basically, my whole life"
"Seventeen years, but I had no life before then, so basically, my whole life"
by E TO THE B December 11, 2004
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