Why do millionaires love New Jersey?

IN COMMENTS, Stephen Morris asks:What is the evidence that cities are more efficient ways of organising economic activity? Specifically, how do we know that - in this day-and-age of telecommunications - the existence of cities arises from superior efficiency in organising economic activity, and not merely from superior efficiency in organising rent-seeking?

As readers may know, I live in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Although that was once the toniest part of town, and the most exclusive buildings are here (such as 720 and 740 Park, in zip code 10021), the rents are generally higher some of the hipper downtown areas (by contrast, you can roll the sidewalks up at night here). I live in a less fancy zip code. Plus for all of the Upper East side, the further east you go (as in away from Central Park and towards the East River) the lower the caliber of the housing stock.

PORT JEFFERSON, N.Y. – With the beaming smiles of newlyweds, Paul Forziano and Hava Samuels hold hands, exchange adoring glances and complete each other’s sentences. Their first wedding dance, he recalls, was to the song “Unchained …” ”Melody,” she chimes in. They spend their days together in the performing arts education centre where they met. But every night, they must part ways. Forziano goes to his group home. His wife goes to hers.

Moving cross-country can be stressful, particularly when you don’t know much about the city where you’re moving. However, a few simple steps can help ensure that your search is successful. Basic tips

Chinese ghost towns are widely considered to be symptomatic of its property bubble.

“If I stay here, I’ll forever be single. I just can’t seem to find the right person in this town.” If this sounds like you, listen up. Today, Zillow unveiled the “In the Move for Love Index,” which names the best cities for young singles to relocate for love. If you’re a guy or girl, straight or gay, we’ve got you covered.

Just how all-American is Chinese food? We’ve been placing delivery orders since the 1920s, and there are now more than 41,000 Chinese restaurants in the U.S., nearly three times the number of McDonald’s, according to Chinese Restaurant News.

A PR firm that works for The New Yorker Magazine sent me a sneak preview of this magazine's January 2013 article about how NYC will adapt to climate change.   The piece is written by a fine NYU Sociologist named Eric Klinenberg.  His very good book about deaths in Chicago from the 1990s heat wave has elevated him to disaster guru and I presume that this is why he was selected to write this.