New York City is a metropolis of contrasts: for some its' metaphor is
the City of Oz while for others the city's formidable complexity
suggests the notion of Gotham. Complex cities have complex
stereotypes. When viewed as Oz, New York City seems to be that place of
enchantment where there is a magical promise to realize individual
dreams, desires, and aspirations. It is a unique place where
originality and individuality of voice is nourished by participation
in a society inspired by a plurality of cultures. The core of this
city is its vitality whose emblems are the museums, theaters,