I like how they choose songs by Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli to represent the different cities since they are mother/daughter. I am one of the natives (NYC)

I like how they choose songs by Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli to represent the different cities since they are mother/daughter. I am one of the natives (NYC) the article refers to. I was tired of people being surprised that I was actually born in the city I live in. Why is that so strange? And yes, both cities were better before Starbucks and gentrification moved in. Far better. I finally moved out of my hometown two years ago. Why would anyone spend all that money to live in a place that is no where near its peak? To answer the question, neither city wins. They both have their charms and are better in different ways. That said, either city in the '90s would be better than either city today.