In 2006, Manhattan, the cradle of gentry liberalism, had achieved the widest gap between rich and poor in the nation. Overall, New York has the smallest share of middle-income families in the nation: The city's middle class – those making between $35,000 and $150,000 a year – fell to 53% between 2000 and 2005, while remaining steady nationwide at 63%.Great moments in Blue America.Another great one from Joel Kotkin.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
New York Should End Its Obsession With Manhattan
Joel Kotin reports: