The working class truly makes NYC the place to be

We will always be the world’s No.1 city.Overheard in NY and spoken by the people who make us so good:Doctors: Asked has he ever made any mistakes, he said: “Well, I once cured a millionaire in only three visits.”On politics: “No wonder politicians want to fix our jails.

Look how many wind up there.”Mother: “You the boy who dove into the freezing East River yesterday and saved my son?” Answer: “Yes, ma’am.” Mother: “What did you do with his mittens?”Wife to divorcing husband: “You miserable cheat.I know everything now.” Judge: “If you’re so smart, when was the Battle of Gettysburg?”Brooklynite: “It’s a very quiet neighborhood.

Here, people whisper for help.”Newcomer: “How long is the walk from your house to the nearest subway?” Answer: “Who knows? I don’t walk — I run.”Robber: “Twelve people out of 300 million find me guilty — and they call that justice?”Resident: “Security’s lax in my building.I lost the key to my apartment and a burglar loaned me his.”Nurse: “Where else could a man have a woman undress, examine her head to toe — then send the bill to her husband?”Drinker: “He thinks Beethoven’s Fifth is our Scotch.”Dentist: “You have very even teeth.

It’s the odd ones that are missing.”Casino operator: “Slot machines will even be in the men’s room.If you don’t win, you don’t go.”The public: “What’s New York City call somebody with an IQ of 80?” Mayor.

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Never miss a story.Manicurist: “You told Ellen the secret that I told you not to tell anyone.” Gloria: “But I told her not to tell you that I told her.”Manicurist: “I told her I wouldn’t tell you so don’t tell her I told you.”And if as rich as John Catsimatidis, you can hire someone to swallow for you.S...