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I just saw that story about the woman falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown

I was wondering often do freak accidents like this happen? Like random infrastructure chaos, scaffolding falling, getting smoked by an e-bike, open manholes, etc.

I know statistically millions of people walk around NYC every day perfectly fine, but does living here kinda train you to be hyper aware at all times or am I overreacting?

I’m originally more of a suburban guy and I recently visited NYC from Texas and I couldn't help but wonder how people do this full time

Tiny apartments, insane rent, hearing traffic/sirens nonstop, packed trains, random chaos everywhere. I saw apartments that cost a fortune and were smaller than some bedrooms back home.

Do you eventually become immune to the noise and lack of space? How do people manage to live there? It's astonishing

i know we got cleveland to take care of first and i aint even on some tough guy shit but i genuinely can’t picture knicks fans behaving normally in OKC if this ends up being the finals lmao

like we really about to have 2,000 new yorkers landing in oklahoma screaming BING BONG in random steakhouses and taking over every hotel bar 😭😭

feel like half the city never even seen a knicks fan in real life before

would be one of the funniest away game environments ever if this matchup happens. i know knicks fans be everywhere tho lol

Question from someone who didn’t really grow up eating at these places regularly (i'm a transplant)

What’s the difference between a Jewish deli, an Italian deli, and just your regular neighborhood bodega/deli down the street in NYC?

Like I know they all make sandwiches and sell cold cuts but people talk about Jewish delis like it’s a whole experience compared to an Italian deli or a corner store. Is it the meats/bread/menu or something else?

Trying to understand before I accidentally order the wrong thing somewhere

Haven’t bought a BEC in NYC in a minute so maybe I’m just out the loop now, but I walked into a random deli today, ordered a bacon egg & cheese with hashbrown + a bev and the total came out to like $16 and some change.

I literally paused for a second like hold up…since when did a basic deli run start feeling like Sweetgreen prices 💀

I know inflation cooked everything but I swear a BEC used to be like $5-7 not that long ago. Did I accidentally walk into some tourist trap deli or is this just normal city pricing now? Especially in Manhattan.

Need to know if I got violated or if this genuinely how prices be in 2026 now

I grew up around Bergen and really like the overall environment here, safe towns, suburban feel, good food, relatively clean, access to NYC, etc. But realistically, a lot of the towns younger people would probably want to live in are getting insanely expensive now. Nobody can afford it unless you come from $$.

For people in their 20s/30s who still want that suburban North Jersey lifestyle but can’t comfortably afford Bergen County prices, where are some good alternatives people are moving to now?

Could be in NJ or even nearby states. Looking for places that still have a decent quality of life, somewhat walkable areas/downtowns, good food, safe-ish neighborhoods, and ideally not completely isolated from NYC/job opportunities.

Whenever I see people from a running/cardio background especially on social media, they seem to stay lean year round while eating pretty freely like pizza, pasta, desserts, etc. But people from a bodybuilding/lifting background always talk about needing strict diets, calorie tracking, bulking/cutting, avoiding certain foods, etc. just to stay lean.

Why is that?

at what age are NYC dudes supposed to calm down a little and stop moving like a full time YN?

not even talking about fashion/music/slang because everybody keeps some of that forever. I mean the lifestyle. running around every night, random drama, acting invincible, always outside, posting everything, crashing out over disrespect, etc.

cause I’ve seen dudes mature at like 24 and I’ve also seen 38 year olds still moving exactly the same as they did in 2012 lol

what’s the age where people in NYC start looking at it like “aight bro enough already” instead of “he just young”?

I think 20+ years ago, there were way more memorable collabs between rappers and rock bands that felt culturally huge instead of gimmicky. Jay-Z/Linkin Park, Run DMC/Aerosmith, even stuff like Lil Wayne experimenting with rock for a bit.

Today hip hop is obviously bigger than ever, but it feels like rap and rock exist in completely separate worlds now outside of some niche artists. Is it because rock itself isn’t as mainstream anymore?

I was wondering if there are any roommate groups/apps/sites where people specifically look for roommates from similar ethnic/cultural backgrounds? Mainly because of lifestyle compatibility stuff. Food, cleanliness standards, family culture, language, guests over, etc.

Like I'm South Asian and I feel like anther South Asian roommate would probably understand certain habits/vibes automatically without the awkwardness.

I’ve seen way too many situations where a guy’s mom and his wife end up disliking each other or having a really tense relationship and it worries me for the future

I know not everything is fully in the guy’s control, but I also feel like the husband/son plays a huge role in setting boundaries, managing expectations, and making sure both sides feel respected.

For married guys or older men here, what helps prevent this from happening? What are common mistakes men make that unintentionally make the relationship worse?

And if you’ve seen this situation go badly, what usually caused it?

Been feeling weirdly nostalgic lately and was wondering if anyone knows of any websites, Facebook groups, archives, etc. that have old Bergen County photos, especially from the late 90s / early 2000s.

Stuff like old pictures of Garden State Plaza, Bergen Mall, Paramus roads/highways, diners, crowds of people, parking lots full of old cars, movie theaters, mall interiors, basically everyday Bergen County life back then. Even random street photos would be cool.

I found a few scattered photos online but it’s surprisingly hard to find good collections from that era.

If anyone knows any good sites/pages/groups/accounts for this kind of nostalgia, would appreciate it.

Earlier this year it felt like sentiment was extremely negative everywhere. People were talking recession, sticky inflation, rate cuts not happening, overvalued tech, AI bubble, consumer weakness, etc. A lot of people sounded convinced the market was headed lower.

Now fast forward a few months and sentiment feels completely different. Stocks are ripping again, people seem bullish on AI/growth, and fear kinda disappeared.

What changed?

For people who’ve experienced both renting and owning a condo, which do you think is actually the better long-term move?

Owning seems appealing because you’re building equity instead of paying rent forever and you can potentially rent the unit out later. You have a real asset years down the line.

But then there’s HOA fees, property taxes, and maintenance.

Where do people here stand on this, especially in expensive metro areas?

Trying to find the ideal plain/basic tee but feels impossible.

I don’t want the super tight “bro” fit that hugs your arms/chest too much, but I also don’t want the oversized super boxy look either. Looking for something right in the middle that drapes nicely and works as an everyday tee.

Preferably:

• decent quality
• holds shape after washes
• not paper thin
• clean/minimal
• reasonable price

What brands have you guys had the best luck with?

Who gives you the best quality relative to what you actually pay?

• COS
• Uniqlo
• Abercrombie & Fitch
• Banana Republic