1. Because it’s a 24 hour-a-day city.  You want Cambodian food at 3am on a Sunday?  No problem.
2. Because there are four very distinct seasons.
3. Because our fine drinking establishments are open until 4am.
4. Because New Yorkers are actually quite helpful and polite.  Really!
5. Because of the great public transportation system.  And if you disagree, just go spend any amount of time in Los Angeles.
6. Because you can buy anything.  Which may not always be a good thing, but we’ll focus on the positive!
7. Because while we have our fare share of celebrities, most of the paparazzi-obsessed celebs stay in L.A.
8. Because of Yolanda Vega.  Or, shall I say Yoooolanda Vega!
9. Because anything can be delivered to your home.  Again, let’s focus on the positive.
10. Because New Yorkers are perhaps the most resilient people in the world.
11. Because the New York Post and New York Daily News are actually considered newspapers.
12. Because there are parks everywhere!  The Parks Department maintains over 28,000 acres.
13. Because my heart still skips a beat when I see the Statue of Liberty.
14. Because our cab drivers, door men, and bartenders offer free advice.
15. Because of the naked man in Times Square.
16. Because anything goes!
17. Because if you can make it here you can make it anywhere!

Do you love New York?  Tell me why!