Mesivta

I was hoping to start a thread to get some information about some of the mesivtas and how they compare (re: learning, limudei chol, culture, types of boys and that they attract) in or around the NY area, including (no specific order) Philly, Staten Island, Long Beach, Shaar Hatorah, Novaminsk, Torah Temima, the Cheder, etc.

…I realize that the list is somewhat of a broad spectrum within serious places.

Thank you!