[Rick Lee]

I grew up in NJ and went to the City often. We could see the Verazzano Bridge on a real clear day, though we were about 60 miles as the crows flies. Back in those days (Ed Koch, David Dinkins era), NYC was a rough and tumble place. Never boring, pretty expensive, but so unlike it was after Giuliani had been mayor for a few years but before 9/11. It was so awesome for a few years. I was last there around Xmas three years ago. Probably never going again and won't miss it.