What do you love about New York City?

I have been living in NYC for only a few months, and I have to admit I don’t like it very much. I feel like I have been giving the place a chance, but I still just can’t understand why all you people choose to live here, especially given the huge monetary drain of living in the city. I have found one thing to love so far – the drive south on the Henry Hudson Parkway – but that is only one thing in seven months. Please, help! – why do you love this place; why do you live here?