If there’s one thing New Yorkers aren’t short on, it’s attitude. Maybe that has something to do with living in the greatest city on earth. Here are all the reasons you should be proud to call this fantastic place your home:
1. We throw the best parties
2. This is the place to be to celebrate the holidays
3. And pretty much every good thing that’s ever happened
4. Like marriage equality
5. And a World Cup victory
6. New York is also extremely diverse
7. About one third of New Yorkers are foreign born
8. We build it bigger
9. …and bigger
10. …and bigger
11. We’re also great at maximizing space
12. Tons of celebs live here
13. And tons of great movies have been made here
14. We have awesome sports teams
15. We’re filled with history
16. We have world-class music
17. And world-class art
18. As well as more unconventional art
19. We look out for each other
20. And we shine the brightest
Cover photo credit: David Phan