"Writer, historian, and curator Hugh Ryan, who contributed to this thread with a hilarious tweet about a drag queen, grew up in the city's suburbs but his family is from the Bronx. "I've lived in NYC for the last 20+ years," Ryan told Bored Panda. "I love the constant stream of the unexpected, the way you're never sure what even just a simple subway ride will hold!""
"New York City is often described as a concrete jungle, but as U.S. News pointed out, there's plenty of nature too. Local officials are dedicated to maintaining and improving access to green spaces. There are more than 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities across the five boroughs. And while Central Park may be referred to as "New York City's backyard," the relatively new High Line - an urban revitalization project in the Lower East Side - is quickly becoming a favorite among residents and visitors."
Hugh Ryan grew up in the city's suburbs with family roots in the Bronx and has lived in New York City for over 20 years, valuing its constant stream of unexpected moments. He calls Rikers Island a moral stain, noting it houses the city's main jail complex and has been reported to host institutionalized, Fight Club–esque beatings, sometimes fatal, especially of mentally ill inmates. New York City contains substantial green space, with over 1,700 parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Central Park remains iconic, while the High Line has become a popular revitalized urban space. The city also offers museums, theater, nightlife, beaches, and attractions like Coney Island.
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