Greek In the Big Apple

View of Williamsburgh Bridge from Williamsburgh Piers (photo by Eleana)  A friend sent me a funny post of what things are "absolutely true" about New York, and asked me if these 44 (I think?) factoids rung true to their claim. Most of what I read was in general terms true. Some I found were generalities or exaggerations but like in any city that has urban legends attached to it New York is no exception. There are facts, details, unwritten rules and dirty little secrets you come to know and understand about this city as a resident or long time visitor. It gave me inspiration to write my own list of twenty rules, observations and funny details I've discovered along the way that ring true for me about this city and its residents. Some may surprise, shock and some and seem very familiar. 1. Yes some apartments are the size of caves --- I met a person with one such apartment in the east village. A good friend was staying there briefly while her apartment was bei