It’s become apparent to me only living in New York City for a short time, 4 years, that the true flavor of NYC is loosing out to pure capitalistic greed and money. The style, art, creativity and nightlife all seem to be stifled in lieu of those that have vs. those that create. This is apparent in the club scene where the underground is less prevalent, pushed to the outer borrows and unfortunately into more residential areas with less fan fair. It’s persistent in the art and fashion scene which is being cornered by “elite” artists and designers rather than good style and expression. It’s prevalent in the celebrity chef restaurants rather than the highlights of local ethnic fair.
As rent and housing prices continue to escalate here in the city, only those with disposable capital can afford to live here, which means more foreign buyers are coming in and those in high finance are only able to afford to buy, pushing to the outside the locals that have been here for years.
True are the hours and the options of this fine city, but I’ll continue to fight for the local store owners, the underground clubs and art galleys, for quality street art and fashion. One blog I recently found also is trying to highlight the New York that’s is lost. Check it: