I ran into more racism in NY when I was there than here. A lot more. It's just not broadcast into the media as much. It was much dirtier in NY, and way too cold.
Cars weren't any faster, but weren't any slower.
Everyone had an "I'm a badd-ass attitude", but no one was polite except in some of the stuck-up crowd that we visited.
The women were no better or worse looking - but they do have to cover up more there.
The subway rocks though, and you have 2 better baseball teams.
Oh yeah, I make a lot more here than I can make in NYC, and the cost of living here is a lot less. I think I'll stay here...