what are the characteristics of new york city?
['The city is dense. There are more than 8.6 million people in the five boroughs and Manhattan is just over two miles wide. ... ', 'The city is loud. ... ', 'People are on the move. ... ', "People don't like to be slowed down. ... ", 'Most things are expensive. ... ', 'A few things are cheaper. ... ', 'Everybody has a story. ... ', 'The city has a perpetual rhythm and motion.']