In "Here is New York," E. B. White identifies three New Yorks: the city of the people born here; that of the commuter; and--"the greatest"--that of the person born somewhere else who comes here "in quest of something."
I think there is a fourth New York, mine: that of someone who grew up in the city, moved away for a long time, and then--finally!-- moves back.
Looking forward to the FNY perspective, Karen. One question I hope you'll address: What about the city is *better* than when you lived here the first time? I want ammunition for those annoying natives who prattle on the about the good old days, "You should've been here 20 years ago..." etc.
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