Well its not the part of America that is hurting as much as the rest of the Union, but NYC is pretty damn cool. From where I have traveled (if Im allowed to mention it) NYC is the best place on earth. This is the view from the Willamsburg Bridge on the way into Manhattan. It is very inspiring. It's also fun to listen to this song when you're going over the train:
If its a good day I end up here 59th and 5th (Central Park) my second favorite street after 57th and 5th (Bergdorf Goodman!)
(Uptown Area of course- as I prefer downtown better SOHO!!)