New York City. The Big Apple. The City That Never Sleeps. The Crossroads of the Universe. You either love it, or you hate it, but one fact is certain -- New York is everlasting. Through every tremendous triumph and tumultuous tragedy, time and again, New York proves to be a city that persists and perseveres.

This is the largest, most cosmopolitan, most diverse, and most international metropolis in the United States. Virtually every walk of life can be found in New York. Almost every kind of cuisine known to human taste buds can be found in New York. If you lost a treasured item that you believed was irreplaceable, or one of a kind, take some time to explore the department stores or mingle through the flea markets of this city of many marvels -- you'll probably find it there.

The ultimate intrigue and magic of New York is that there is something there for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, creed, orientation, etc. There is an unexplainable reserve of energy, a vibe, a sizzling electricity, not provided by ConEdison, but by the people. This electricity was generated before our grandparents were born, and it will still exist decades after our great-grandchildren have their own children.

Everlasting.