Reason 1 Just Got Better

The first reason I gave for loving New York City was the vast amount of neighborhoods to choose from. In my post, 5 Reasons To Love Living In New York City, I descried how the cultures of each neighborhood vary, and that there is one that would be a perfect fit for anyone. Recently, I have come across new information about the culture of New York City neighborhoods, and what makes each one so unique.

When Europeans were traveling to the United States, their first stop was Ellis Island. Because this was the first stop, many nationalities stuck together and moved to different parts of New York City. By sticking together, people from the same region thus created communities, which can still be found throughout the city today.

For example, Greenpoint, a neighborhood in Brooklyn is known as "Little Poland" becuase many inhabitants come from Polish ancestry. Even many of the restaurants within Greenpoint specialize in and serve Polish comfort food.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Another example would be Woodlawn, located in the Bronx. Originally, it used to be a mostly German neighborhood, but over the years it has evolved into a well know Irish area. When passing through, you can find the streets lined with authentic Irish bars and restaurants. 

Having such heritage in neighborhoods is part of what gives them personality. Having such tight knit communities makes it easier to find one that is right for you, which only makes me love living in New York City more!