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RANTS: What’s driving us bonkers in New York right now

These are the people, places and things of the Big Apple that are so bad, they make us want to move (almost)

By Will Gleason Posted: Wednesday July 11 2018

RANTS: What’s driving us bonkers in New York right now
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There’s so many reasons we love New York: all of the best Broadway shows, the incredible dining options and all of the concerts NYC has to offer. The best things to do are all here. But the light must have the dark, and we’ve got a lot to be angry about here, too. From high rent to slow tourists to those insufferable people that block the subway doors, here are our NYC rants.

What’s driving us bonkers in New York right now

How do people get to the end of a line and still not know what they want?
Things to do

How do people get to the end of a line and still not know what they want?

Please be more mindful of your bag on the subway!
Things to do

Please be more mindful of your bag on the subway!

Air-conditioning in New York is out-of-control
Things to do

Air-conditioning in New York is out-of-control

Rooftop-bar elevators are the party buses of the sky
Things to do

Rooftop-bar elevators are the party buses of the sky

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People need to stop sitting on stairways
Things to do

People need to stop sitting on stairways

Subway platforms are way too hot
Things to do

Subway platforms are way too hot

Subway Wi-Fi is nothing more than a sick joke
Things to do

Subway Wi-Fi is nothing more than a sick joke

Rosé-all-day hysteria is getting a little out of control
Things to do

Rosé-all-day hysteria is getting a little out of control

The three worst words in the English language are "please swipe again"
Things to do

The three worst words in the English language are "please swipe again"

Where is it socially acceptable to wear running clothes in NYC?
Things to do

Where is it socially acceptable to wear running clothes in NYC?

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