A city with many nicknames including “The Big Apple,” “The City That Never Sleeps,” and “The Empire City,” New York, NY is home to around 8 million people living across 5 boroughs. With so many places to visit, sites to see, delicious eats, and events and activities happening throughout the city, it’s hard not to fall in love. So, if you’re considering moving to New York and renting an apartment in Gramercy Park, or just want to know a little bit more about what it’s like to live in New York City from a local’s perspective, this article is for you. We reached out to New York City locals to get their take on why they love the city so nice, they named it twice. From the diversity to the cityscape, read on to see what they had to say.
The many TV and movie locations
New York City is home to a number of television and movie film locations. Some notable shows and movies that take place in New York City include Inventing Anna, YOU, King Kong, West Side Story, 30 Rock, and Law & Order, just to name a few. Many of these shows and films feature iconic buildings like 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 281 Park Avenue South, and the New York County Courthouse.
“Our favorite thing about NYC is the countless TV and movie locations scattered all over the city. There are tours where you’ll go behind the scenes of your favorite shows and movies with tour guides who are local actors and actresses who have appeared on TV and movie sets in New York,” shared On Location Tours.
The delicious food options
New York City is far and away a foody city. In any neighborhood you stumble upon, you’ll be able to find iconic eats and hidden gem dive spots – all of which are sure to please your appetite. “We love New York City for its food and its diversity, shares Ahoy New York Food Tours. “We love how you can find Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish, and more foods all in a single NYC block. We also love that you can get food from street vendors, small specialty…