The New Yorkiest blocks

I'm interested to know why jersey city is up here. And also intrigued as to why places such as astoria and jackson heights queens would be up there. I live in Williamsburg. The area is new york-ie, as well as trendy - yet it did not make the list? The problem is that people from other indigenous regions migrate to new york. They live here for five years and consider it their home, and that they know the small intricacies of - my - home. When recission hits and they can't pay the rent, and won't

Why did you call that poster a "moron"? The point of this piece cannot be "to feature places near Manhattan (but not *in* Manhattan) that are 'New York-y'" because 7th Street between Ave A and 1st Ave is in Manhattan. You owe that poster an apology.

I can't see anywhere that the parameters of New York-iest must be away from Manhattan, so let me offer two more: the west side of Broadway between 72nd and 84th, which includes Fairway and Zabar's, Big Nick's and one of the larger Barnes & Nobles. Also, Madison between 60th and 72nd: while touristy for shopping, let's face it, New Yorkers love to shop, too. Ladies who lunch go there.

Also want to say thanks for including Grove st. Jersey City. I like to say I live in the 'red headed step child' borough of ny. Its got just about everything you'd want from a trendy ny neighborhood for half the price and with none of the cockiness.

UpperWestSider, I imagine that the writers were going for the New York Experience--which, today, includes quite a bit more than just Manhattan.

Thanks for including Grove Street in Jersey City on this list. There are equally good or even better blocks in JC (walk around the Van Vorst Park, Hamilton Park, Paulus Hook, Harsimus Cove neighborhoods, just to name a few) though this little block across the street from City Hall has become a good shopping/drinking/eating destination in our city. And don't worry, we don't all think like Chanel. Many of us used to live in Manhattan and/or still work there, and we heart NY as much as we heart NJ.

You moron, the point of this series is to feature places near Manhattan (but not *in* Manhattan) that are "New York-y." Get it? Got it? Good!

My Uncle Actually owns a Thai Restaurant in Astoria,Queens called Yajai 3316 30th Ave (33rd st.) Authentic Thai food. Check it out!

How the hell does TONY compile this list? Especially with people like Chanel bashing the city (see the Grove St article), that's adding insult to injury. While I don't set foot on Staten, give the trash heap a little respect next time you throw out your "New Yorkiest" blocks. There's more of old school New York there than in all of Manhattan!

Yeah, my block on 7th street made the cut. I love the street and it diverseness with the old artists, eastern european transplants, working class people and rock stars. The architecture, the proximity to Tompkins Park and the churches make it seem like old New York. I think the best part of all about this block for me is that people who live and work there say hi to each other and will take the time to chat. There is real sense of community and support.

Hahahah UpperWestSider, did you just move to NYC a year ago?

Two of the eight places listed are in Manhattan. (Despite UpperWestSider's worldview saying otherwise, Harlem is part of Manhattan.) Fewer than two of every eight New Yorkers live in Manhattan, and many parts of Manhattan have been getting more generic (hey look, another Chipotle) and less "New Yorkish" as time has gone by. I think the proportions are just fine.

Hellooo! There's a thing called Manhattan, that is not represented here (except for Ave A since Harlem, although is inside Manhattan, everybody knows is not Manhattan). What about Greenwich, Midtown and UWS/UES? And you include NJ? C'mon is that a joke?!