New and Old #150

Friday roundup and commentary

New York Is Too Expensive to Even Visit, The Atlantic, Jerusalem Demsas, November 2, 2023

Tourists stick out and may not observe local norms, which can inspire petty grumblings and genuine anger from locals. But they’re a sign that the city is doing something right. Show me a city without tourists, and I’ll show you a city in decline.

In New York, this de…