At the time of the 2000 census, Manhattan had a population density of more than 66,000 people per square mile. Brooklyn just under 35,000. They ranked number 1 and 5 respectively as the most densely populated counties in the country. Add in the number of daily visitors who come to work or as tourists. That is a lot of people trying to share not a lot of space. (The Bronx and Queens were also in the top 8 spots). Despite that, NYC and its surroundings are home to some of the largest and greatest chessed organizations around. I think those who malign NYers are just jealous that they are not NYers.
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