Current Events > I just saw a video where someone said Gotham is a stand in for NYC.

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Doe 12/09/22 12:50:47 PM #1:	I thought Gotham is Chicago and Metropolis is NYC? is that wrong? --- https://imgur.com/gallery/dXDmJHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GL-BYZFfY <cite>Doe posted [p:970038499] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I thought Gotham is Chicago and Metropolis is NYC? is that wrong?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
meestermj 12/09/22 12:52:19 PM #2:	I think you've got it reversed. Gotham always felt very "New York" to me. The biggest difference IMO is that Gotham very much has the "old money" aristocrat types, which is primarily a New York thing. --- Psn: beastlytoast Left-handed fire-slapsies leave me feeling confused about life. - Merydia <cite>meestermj posted [p:970038546] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I think you've got it reversed.Gotham always felt very "New York" to me.The biggest difference IMO is that Gotham very much has the "old money" aristocrat types, which is primarily a New York thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lonestar2000 12/09/22 12:52:31 PM #3:	Gotham is Chicago and NYC. --- Rumble Roses. Someone enters the room. Them: O_O Me: What?! I always play games without my pants on!- Inmate 922335 #ImpeachToadDickTrump <cite>Lonestar2000 posted [p:970038558] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is Chicago and NYC.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Srk700 12/09/22 12:56:12 PM #4:	Gotham is Detroit <cite>Srk700 posted [p:970038655] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is Detroit </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Questionmarktarius 12/09/22 12:57:22 PM #6:	Gotham is in New Jersey, across the bay from Metroplis in Delaware https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/2/AAEhCpAAD-Iu.jpg <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:970038685] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is in New Jersey, across the bay from Metroplis in Delawarehttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/2/AAEhCpAAD-Iu.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garioshi 12/09/22 12:58:08 PM #7:	Metropolis is somewhere in Delaware --- "I play with myself" - Darklit_Minuet, 2018 <cite>Garioshi posted [p:970038711] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Metropolis is somewhere in Delaware</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Were_Wyrm 12/09/22 12:58:23 PM #8:	Gotham is NYC at night, Metropolis is NYC during the day --- I was a God, Valeria. I found it...beneath me. - Dr. Doom https://i.imgur.com/0EJvC4l.jpg <cite>Were_Wyrm posted [p:970038721] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is NYC at night, Metropolis is NYC during the day</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unknown480 12/09/22 12:58:38 PM #9:	I always thought Gotham City was a combination of Chicago, Detroit and New York City <cite>Unknown480 posted [p:970038730] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I always thought Gotham City was a combination of Chicago, Detroit and New York City </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alteres 12/09/22 12:58:53 PM #10:	Questionmarktarius posted... Gotham is in New Jersey, across the bay from Metroplis in Delaware https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/2/AAEhCpAAD-Iu.jpg This is great --- ........the ghost in the machine... IGN: Fox, FC: 5344-2646-0982 <cite>Alteres posted [p:970038742] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>Gotham is in New Jersey, across the bay from Metroplis in Delawarehttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/2/AAEhCpAAD-Iu.jpg</quote>This is great</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VampireCoyote 12/09/22 1:00:21 PM #11:	Gotham is Dallas --- She/her <cite>VampireCoyote posted [p:970038782] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is Dallas</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InfinityMonster 12/09/22 1:00:45 PM #12:	Gotham is definitely NYC nowadays. TDKR, Joker and The Batman all straight up used NYC in the movies. --- "It lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge" <cite>InfinityMonster posted [p:970038788] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is definitely NYC nowadays. TDKR, Joker and The Batman all straight up used NYC in the movies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TomClark 12/09/22 1:01:34 PM #13:	Questionmarktarius posted... Gotham is in New Jersey, across the bay from Metroplis in Delaware https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/2/AAEhCpAAD-Iu.jpg *Charles* --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif <cite>TomClark posted [p:970038807] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>Gotham is in New Jersey, across the bay from Metroplis in Delawarehttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/4/2/AAEhCpAAD-Iu.jpg</quote>Charles</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
David1988 12/09/22 1:01:37 PM #14:	Gotham is San Francisco --- "Let's be honest...I'm everybody's type. I just gotta highlight the parts that appeal to her the most" - No_U_L7 <cite>David1988 posted [p:970038808] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is San Francisco</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TomClark 12/09/22 1:02:04 PM #15:	Gotham is the friends we made along the way. --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif <cite>TomClark posted [p:970038818] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is the friends we made along the way.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeremy517 12/09/22 1:11:32 PM #16:	Gotham is literally one of NYC's nicknames. <cite>Jeremy517 posted [p:970039050] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is literally one of NYC's nicknames.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nunyobidness 12/09/22 1:13:40 PM #17:	Doe posted... I thought Gotham is Chicago and Metropolis is NYC? is that wrong? I've always taken it to be NYC. Chicago was used as one the locations for Gotham in the Nolan movies. I believe also Pittsburgh too? <cite>Nunyobidness posted [p:970039092] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Doe posted... </cite><quote>I thought Gotham is Chicago and Metropolis is NYC? is that wrong?</quote>I've always taken it to be NYC. Chicago was used as one the locations for Gotham in the Nolan movies. I believe also Pittsburgh too?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DoesntMatter 12/09/22 1:14:31 PM #18:	i always thought Gotham was supposed to be NYC, but looking it up right now, apparently it's supposed to be a city in New Jersey --- It don't matter. None of this matters. <cite>DoesntMatter posted [p:970039108] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>i always thought Gotham was supposed to be NYC, but looking it up right now, apparently it's supposed to be a city in New Jersey</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokison 12/09/22 1:20:12 PM #19:	I thought it was common knowledge Gotham is Jersey and Metroplis is NYC. Metropolis is the "Ideal City", the "Big Apple". Its the place of dreams, a metroplis if you will much like NYC is viewed. Gotham is a dark city full of crime and rich people controlling everything from where the poor people sleep to where the middle class eats. New Jersey is a shit hole much like that. I think Kevin Smith even commented in it because he's from Jersey and that's why he connected with Batman as much as he did. --- Word from the wise: Don't run in the shower. <cite>Lokison posted [p:970039227] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I thought it was common knowledge Gotham is Jersey and Metroplis is NYC.Metropolis is the "Ideal City", the "Big Apple". Its the place of dreams, a metroplis if you will much like NYC is viewed.Gotham is a dark city full of crime and rich people controlling everything from where the poor people sleep to where the middle class eats. New Jersey is a shit hole much like that. I think Kevin Smith even commented in it because he's from Jersey and that's why he connected with Batman as much as he did.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 12/09/22 1:21:58 PM #20:	Gotham and Metropolis are just different visions of NYC. --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider! <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:970039263] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham and Metropolis are just different visions of NYC.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChocoboMogALT 12/09/22 1:26:15 PM #21:	Gotham is another name for NYC: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/01/25/so-why-do-we-call-it-gotham-anyway --- "We live in a country Hasire.." ~ yosouf06 REVOLVER STAKE! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/ChocoboMog123/AltEisenRChocoboMog.png <cite>ChocoboMogALT posted [p:970039360] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is another name for NYC: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2011/01/25/so-why-do-we-call-it-gotham-anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RISEofCHRISTIAN 12/09/22 1:27:55 PM #22:	Depends on the universe I guess. Nolan's Gotham felt very Chicago, except TDKR, that Gotham felt like NYC The Pattinson-verse Gotham felt very Chicago The Snyderverse Gotham and Metropolis felt very fake and CGI The Reeve-verse Metropolis felt very NYC The Smallville-verse Metropolis felt very Vancouver. --- I don't drink. I don't smoke. My addiction is World Wrestling Entertainment. The Vince McMahon Saga has ended (1982-2022): https://youtu.be/02JQ1JxlNb4 <cite>RISEofCHRISTIAN posted [p:970039395] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Depends on the universe I guess.Nolan's Gotham felt very Chicago, except TDKR, that Gotham felt like NYCThe Pattinson-verse Gotham felt very Chicago The Snyderverse Gotham and Metropolis felt very fake and CGIThe Reeve-verse Metropolis felt very NYCThe Smallville-verse Metropolis felt very Vancouver.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
alphagamble 12/09/22 1:28:15 PM #23:	I was under the impression Gotham was Chicago as well --- ooh <cite>alphagamble posted [p:970039406] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I was under the impression Gotham was Chicago as well</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ricemills 12/09/22 1:30:02 PM #24:	in some works Gotham and Metropolis are only separated by a river --- You have the right to remain silent. Anything you posted will be misquoted, then be used against you. http://error1355.com/ce/Ricemills.html <cite>Ricemills posted [p:970039452] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>in some works Gotham and Metropolis are only separated by a river </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 12/09/22 1:31:04 PM #25:	Were_Wyrm posted... Gotham is NYC at night, Metropolis is NYC during the day This. They did later i think say Gotham is in New Jersey. But originally it was supposed to represent the worst aspects of NYC <cite>Zikten posted [p:970039474] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Were_Wyrm posted... </cite><quote>Gotham is NYC at night, Metropolis is NYC during the day</quote>This. They did later i think say Gotham is in New Jersey. But originally it was supposed to represent the worst aspects of NYC</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 12/09/22 1:35:26 PM #26:	Gotham was literally a nickname for New York tho. --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:970039550] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham was literally a nickname for New York tho.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 12/09/22 1:36:08 PM #27:	Gotham was NYC in BB, Chicago in TDK, and inexplicably a coastal Pittsburgh in TDKR. But yeah, it's in Jersey. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:970039564] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham was NYC in BB, Chicago in TDK, and inexplicably a coastal Pittsburgh in TDKR.But yeah, it's in Jersey.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doe 12/09/22 1:37:45 PM #28:	My manager this summer told me the highways in New Jersey have so many lanes because everyone's number 1 objective is to get out. --- https://imgur.com/gallery/dXDmJHw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75GL-BYZFfY <cite>Doe posted [p:970039593] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>My manager this summer told me the highways in New Jersey have so many lanes because everyone's number 1 objective is to get out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 12/09/22 1:45:36 PM #29:	I always thought it was chicago tbh even tho I know that's wrong. Doesn't help that TDK was shot partially in Chicago --- http://i.imgur.com/x04tPRZ.jpg http://i.imgur.com/t7T392I.jpg <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:970039747] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I always thought it was chicago tbh even tho I know that's wrong. Doesn't help that TDK was shot partially in Chicago</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 12/09/22 1:47:06 PM #30:	Smashingpmkns posted... I always thought it was chicago tbh even tho I know that's wrong. Doesn't help that TDK was shot partially in Chicago The Chicago thing is just cause some of the movies were filmed there. In the comics, its never been Chicago. Regardless of what city inspired it, Gotham has always been a city on the east coast seaboard. It has docks right on the open Atlantic sea. Its definitely not in Illinois <cite>Zikten posted [p:970039773] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted... </cite><quote>I always thought it was chicago tbh even tho I know that's wrong. Doesn't help that TDK was shot partially in Chicago</quote>The Chicago thing is just cause some of the movies were filmed there. In the comics, its never been Chicago. Regardless of what city inspired it, Gotham has always been a city on the east coast seaboard. It has docks right on the open Atlantic sea. Its definitely not in Illinois </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Letron_James 12/09/22 1:59:16 PM #31:	Gotham has always been a combination of NJ/NY. If you've ever lived there or stayed in either state for a decent amount of time you can see that pretty clearly --- Ask me if I would eat da booty. <cite>Letron_James posted [p:970040019] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham has always been a combination of NJ/NY. If you've ever lived there or stayed in either state for a decent amount of time you can see that pretty clearly </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
radical_rhino 12/09/22 2:03:38 PM #32:	The concept of Gotham being across a bay from Metropolis is hilarious, because it makes Superman seem like a lazy piece of shit who cant be bothered to fly 5 seconds across the bay to stop a bunch of mass murdering super villains. --- .____ [____]===0 . . . . Ye olde beating stick. <cite>radical_rhino posted [p:970040104] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>The concept of Gotham being across a bay from Metropolis is hilarious, because it makes Superman seem like a lazy piece of shit who cant be bothered to fly 5 seconds across the bay to stop a bunch of mass murdering super villains.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 12/09/22 2:03:55 PM #33:	You're all wrong. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/0/3/AAcJoVAAD-Jr.jpg --- Putin delenda est <cite>brestugo posted [p:970040115] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>You're all wrong.https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/0/0/3/AAcJoVAAD-Jr.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Suolevram 12/09/22 2:08:15 PM #34:	radical_rhino posted... The concept of Gotham being across a bay from Metropolis is hilarious, because it makes Superman seem like a lazy piece of shit who cant be bothered to fly 5 seconds across the bay to stop a bunch of mass murdering super villains. Or Metropolis is so crime ridden he doesn't have time to help out in Gotham. Or he's just lazy. --- fay ce que vouldras <cite>Suolevram posted [p:970040204] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>radical_rhino posted... </cite><quote>The concept of Gotham being across a bay from Metropolis is hilarious, because it makes Superman seem like a lazy piece of shit who cant be bothered to fly 5 seconds across the bay to stop a bunch of mass murdering super villains.</quote>Or Metropolis is so crime ridden he doesn't have time to help out in Gotham. Or he's just lazy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 12/09/22 2:09:31 PM #35:	The in universe explanation for superman staying away from Gotham is Batman has an agreement with him. He told Clark that Gotham belongs to him, and to stay out <cite>Zikten posted [p:970040226] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>The in universe explanation for superman staying away from Gotham is Batman has an agreement with him. He told Clark that Gotham belongs to him, and to stay out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
radical_rhino 12/09/22 2:13:49 PM #36:	Suolevram posted... Or Metropolis is so crime ridden he doesn't have time to help out in Gotham. Or he's just lazy. He has time to work a full-time day job as a news reporter for no good reason. --- .____ [____]===0 . . . . Ye olde beating stick. <cite>radical_rhino posted [p:970040333] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Suolevram posted... </cite><quote>Or Metropolis is so crime ridden he doesn't have time to help out in Gotham. Or he's just lazy.</quote>He has time to work a full-time day job as a news reporter for no good reason.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InfinityMonster 12/09/22 2:16:37 PM #37:	K181 posted... Gotham was NYC in BB, Chicago in TDK, and inexplicably a coastal Pittsburgh in TDKR. But yeah, it's in Jersey. Huh? Are you referring to filming locations? It was NYC in TDKR and the bridge scene happens on the 59th Street Bridge, but the inside was filmed in Pittsburgh. --- "It lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge" <cite>InfinityMonster posted [p:970040378] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>K181 posted... </cite><quote>Gotham was NYC in BB, Chicago in TDK, and inexplicably a coastal Pittsburgh in TDKR.But yeah, it's in Jersey.</quote>Huh? Are you referring to filming locations? It was NYC in TDKR and the bridge scene happens on the 59th Street Bridge, but the inside was filmed in Pittsburgh.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/09/22 2:17:31 PM #38:	Suolevram posted... Or he's just lazy. Even Superman has to sleep sometimes. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:970040396] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Suolevram posted... </cite><quote>Or he's just lazy.</quote>Even Superman has to sleep sometimes.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CassandraCroft 12/09/22 2:18:15 PM #39:	I thought Metropolis was a stand in for NYC. In the Christopher Reeve movies we had the Statue Of Liberty and a fight in what clearly looked like 5th Avenue. Although in saying that the Batman TV series Gotham sure looked like NYC and it was across the river from "Guernsey City" in "New Guernsey". So with that I have no idea which one is a stand in for NYC. --- All your base are belong to us. Been gaming since 1979. Xbox Live Account Sophitia99 <cite>CassandraCroft posted [p:970040411] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I thought Metropolis was a stand in for NYC.In the Christopher Reeve movies we had the Statue Of Liberty and a fight in what clearly looked like 5th Avenue.Although in saying that the Batman TV series Gotham sure looked like NYC and it was across the river from "Guernsey City" in "New Guernsey".So with that I have no idea which one is a stand in for NYC.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CreekCo 12/09/22 2:56:32 PM #40:	Gotham is Chicago and Metropolis is New York. However, modern comics are not great at continuity amongst other things. --- It all returns to nothing It just keeps tumbling down, tumbling down, tumbling down. (NGE) <cite>CreekCo posted [p:970041269] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>Gotham is Chicago and Metropolis is New York. However, modern comics are not great at continuity amongst other things.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TehLizardKing 12/09/22 3:39:22 PM #42:	I always saw it as NYC with the exception of the Nolan Trilogy, that one they didn't even try to hide the fact that they were in Chicago I still like the Nolan films best but I think that was always my one big complaint, his Gotham doesn't really have any personality compared to the other Gothams we've seen --- PS4: Mondofool. LA LAKERS 2020 CHAMPIONS/ /LA DOYERS 2020 CHAMPIONS/LA RAMS 2022 CHAMPIONS <cite>TehLizardKing posted [p:970042268] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>I always saw it as NYC with the exception of the Nolan Trilogy, that one they didn't even try to hide the fact that they were in Chicago I still like the Nolan films best but I think that was always my one big complaint, his Gotham doesn't really have any personality compared to the other Gothams we've seen </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokison 12/09/22 3:49:19 PM #43:	radical_rhino posted... The concept of Gotham being across a bay from Metropolis is hilarious, because it makes Superman seem like a lazy piece of shit who cant be bothered to fly 5 seconds across the bay to stop a bunch of mass murdering super villains. Suolevram posted... Or Metropolis is so crime ridden he doesn't have time to help out in Gotham. Or he's just lazy. Batman told all other super heroes to stay out of Gotham, its his territory and his responsibility. He doesnt want the people to have the hope Superman will save them because he cant save everyone. He knows not to give false hope. That's why anytime another hero goes to Gotham for his help they stop a crime and wait around for Batman to come to them. He will come to scold them for entering his territory. Plus, hes a detective first. If they interfere with an investigation it's going to piss off the guy who's paying for all their super hero sheannagins (He doesnt give green arrow as much flak for this reason). --- Word from the wise: Don't run in the shower. <cite>Lokison posted [p:970042514] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>radical_rhino posted... </cite><quote>The concept of Gotham being across a bay from Metropolis is hilarious, because it makes Superman seem like a lazy piece of shit who cant be bothered to fly 5 seconds across the bay to stop a bunch of mass murdering super villains.</quote>Suolevram posted... </cite><quote>Or Metropolis is so crime ridden he doesn't have time to help out in Gotham. Or he's just lazy.</quote>Batman told all other super heroes to stay out of Gotham, its his territory and his responsibility. He doesnt want the people to have the hope Superman will save them because he cant save everyone. He knows not to give false hope. That's why anytime another hero goes to Gotham for his help they stop a crime and wait around for Batman to come to them. He will come to scold them for entering his territory.Plus, hes a detective first. If they interfere with an investigation it's going to piss off the guy who's paying for all their super hero sheannagins (He doesnt give green arrow as much flak for this reason).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Kakapo 12/10/22 9:48:11 AM #45:	KiwiTerraRizing posted... Gotham and Metropolis are just different visions of NYC. Thats what Ive always thought, yeah. --- I was born underground but when the pressure gets too much for me I bite 24 hour party parrot <cite>Kakapo posted [p:970058830] in I just saw... [t:80269914]...</cite> <quote>KiwiTerraRizing posted... </cite><quote>Gotham and Metropolis are just different visions of NYC.</quote>Thats what Ive always thought, yeah.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > I just saw a video where someone said Gotham is a stand in for NYC.