NYC What is it that makes it the greatest city on earth?

  The Big Apple. The city that never sleeps. The cultural centre of the world. New York city is arguably one of the most famous cities in history, but what is the draw? Why do writers, artists, bankers and the very rich go to live there?

Facts; Rom-coms (Devil Wears Prada, Picture Perfect, 27 dresses) books (I heart New york, Fairy Tale of New York) TV series (Friends, HIMYM, Gossip girl) Artists (Andy Warhol)
NYC is the most populous city in the US with over eight million in the actual city (New York is actually a state, but this is often overlooked) Wallstreet is the financial capital of US
Source; Wikipedia

 Some of the most popular films, books and TV series have been set in New York, typically romantic comedies are set there because women go to the city to find love, or do people think this because of the films? Is it true? Do you really find love in NYC? Or do you think that because of the film? Either way people choose the city.
  Dating is always a major part of any TV series set in New York, but I doubt this is because it's the romance capital of the world (that's Paris), it's more that people think they'll find love there and the city is crammed full of singles, so dating is pretty up there on a New Yorkers list of things to do.

Fill a place with buildings and people are going to live there, but lets face it, certain parts of NYC aren't the cleanest, like any city. There are rats, dirty sidewalks, muggings, drugs. Space is very limited, decent sized apartments with security, in a decent area are hard to find at a decent price.
  You're constantly reminded that it's the city that never sleeps; you think it will get quieter at night? Think again.
  Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to drag the city's name through the mud, I'm just saying like every city it has it's problems, which seem only to be escalated by its fame, drawing the cultured in, but not exactly making it the safest place in the world.

The media industry has lead us to believe that New York is a place full of opportunities, but what it really is, is a huge beacon of the 'american dream', the city lifestyle; having the perfect career, a romance and an almost unlimited selection of upmarket stores.
  Its drawn people who have ambition; and therefore culture and talent. This draws more talent in because people think they can 'make it' here, like the city has the power to do that. It has a powerful effect and influence on the media, art, cultural and finance worlds.
  Its true, NYC does have the power to change lives, it has resources, it has brains and it has fame that just keeps on growing.

  My advice; go there, don't hold back, love it or hate it, you need to experience it.