Okay, as a non-native New Yorker who has lived and worked here since 1989 I must stick up for my adopted hometown. First, it's very easy to find your way around. And, believe me, with my awful sense of direction that's saying something. Anyone planning a trip here let me know. I can give you verbal 411, maps and computer programs for it all.
Also, a little story. High powered gal walking around town...looking good in her business suit. All of a sudden gal steps off curb and falls into the street (and traffic). Ass in the air, bags go flying, pride- well, let's just say no pride at that moment left.
What do you think her fellow New Yorkers did?
They immediately surrounded her to stop any cars from hitting her, picked up and settled her bags, volunteered to call someone for her, gave her tissues to wipe up the blood and walked her to the train station.
That's the weirdos we have here...and I still have the black and blues to remind me!!!!!