What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

New York

How long have you lived there?

3 Years

What activities, clubs and organizations would you recommend to newcomers to help them meet others?

Irish pubs

In terms of religious, racial, economic and cultural diversity, are the people of this city or town diverse? Are they accepting of differences? Describe.

Yes, incredibly diverse.

What are the main industries in this city? What types of career opportunities commonly exist? How do most people find new jobs?

Too many to list, but main ones are publishing, finance (Wall St), fashion, advertising (Madison Ave), retail, tourism.

In general, what are peoples' priorities in this city? For example, do lives revolve around work, family, socializing, sports, etc.?

As in most American cities, life totally revolves around work.

If a friend of yours was thinking of moving to this city or town from far away, what other advice would you give them.

Don't do it! Its a horrible city, one big concrete jungle (exception in a city of c.8m people is Central Park which is grotty and dangerous). People are aggressive, although you get used to that. Overall, only reason to come here is to make money.