What happened NYC? — Page 3

Robbie, (I guess we're discussing this in this thread), again, the choice can be made either way.

As far as location goes, I live in the heart of the west village, considered the highest cost of living in the city. Four blocks from me is a large market where I buy baby bok choy for $1.49/lb. That's just one example of the price level of all their produce.

There's a plethora of street vendors selling fruits and vegs. at a fraction of store prices.

Protein?-there's an associated food store also on 14th st., west village, that sells everything at a much lower price. I buy chicken parts and meat there for very low prices.

Without going into a long story, I believe that people can eat healthy for less. If they're eating junk, they choose to.

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Robbie, (and thank you!), do you mean that these neighborhoods do not contain any healthy foods?

And to be clear, I'm no babe in the woods. I taught for 25 years in Jersey City. In the underserved neighborhoods.

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Updated On: 6/14/12 at 03:47 PM

LOL! Pass that velveeta and mac!

Anyway, I'm talking in general about the widespread myth about people not being able to eat healthy because of finances.

Lately I've even watched news talk on tv debating whether or not it's even more beneficial to eat organic as opposed to regular.

But that's another whole topic.

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"Goth, typing words doesnt make you an expert."

And not reading posts doesn't make you an expert.

If you read what I wrote, the first three words are In my opinion

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If a kid doesn't have a parent available to cook healthy meals, it means the child has to fend for himself.

Or herself!

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I think to call NYC a "Nanny State" is a huge slippery slope.

As far as the smoking ban, I think that's just changing with the times... as far as being liberal or not, the ban really isn't enforced at all. I think it's an excellent law. New York can be free spirited without being closed minded.

From an anthropological standpoint, cultural relativism. As the world continues to get smaller, New York is becoming less of gem. Granted, I love this city with my heart and soul and it sure as hell is unique; but the attributes historically given to New York can now be found in a myriad of cities throughout the world.

If New York doesn't adapt, like anything, it will suffer.

Like I said, I find this thread to be a slippery slope. Adaption is necessary... just because NYC is adapting, doesn't mean it's changing (on a larger scale).

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What happened NYC is that the people in this country are Fat and getting Fatter. What also happened is that is has become perfectly acceptable for people to be that way. In fact, it's politically incorrect to object or point it out.

People who have trouble living normal lives because of their obesity are now considered disabled and protected by law.

This is not about the cost of food. This is about education, advertizing, and lack of self control.

I think what Bloomberg did was silly but at least it shines some light on a very serious problem.

I think Bloomberg is a fool. He always needs a cause to fight and a way to grab headlines and now it's soda and 'obesity'. I won't rehash much of what has been said, but the regulation is foolish and ultimately will do nothing but punish businesses. It won't DO anything to effect meaningful change, but I don't think that he genuinely wants to create change at all.

Personally speaking, I hate Bloomberg, I hate the third term, I watching his "speak Spanish", I hate his crusades, I hate his disconnect with the people of the city and pandering to billionaires while forcing everyone else out of the city to create a playground for the rich.

As a resident of Astoria, I will not forgive him for his handling of the Christmas blizzard. It was angering to watch him a.) be away from the city and just not CARE what happened and say that where he was and why he didn't return to his city (that was in a declared state of emergency) is none of our business and b.) his press conference where Times sq was perfectly cleaned and midtown / tourist areas were cleaned enough to get around with little effort, but the rest of the city was buried and abandoned - in some cases for days - and he has the NERVE to say "the city is cleaned and open for business, go see a show.

As far as a Mall city goes, why does every corner need a bank and a Duane Reade?!?

Snafu, while I completely get (and partially agree) with your point... what you describe is still very much present: take Noho for example... from there, you're at the crossroads of many different parts of the city (all filled with different culture that still shape them). While finding these locals may be more difficult, think about it, if it were easy, it wouldn't be New York. And unless we're talking exclusively about Manhattan... from Lower Manhattan, you can easily cross into Brooklyn; I find DUMBO to be like going through a Time Machine.



My stance isn't that NYC is maintaining itself as it has always been, it's that the whole world is moving towards this glitzy lifestyle. Realistically, it would be stubborn and adverse not to move with the world.

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I don't live in your city but I'm a frequent visitor and have been for three decades. Your city is more fun, more diverse, more exciting, more safe, and since 911, more friendly than any other I know.

I love NYC.

The changes you see are happening everywhere. Every time we send a text and every time a new immigrant does the same we become more alike. Compared to most of Asia, NYC is virtually the same as it was twenty years ago.

All I see now in NYC is a sea of bowed heads looking at their cell phones. I'm sure this is one scenario which is not only happening in NY.

I can't stand it, personally.

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