New Yorkers, by reputation, are fast-talking, assertive and easily annoyed; I fit right in.

Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans.

New Yorkers aren't that friendly, but they're still pretty friendly, and they're hardworking, passionate people.

I'm not going to complain to New Yorkers about working too hard.

I'm excited about going back to 'Today,' but, at odd moments, I'll grit my teeth in anxiety. I feel like a student before the start of school. I've got my new shoes and my book bag, but I'm not sure I'll remember how to do trigonometry. During my maternity leave, I haven't used many words of more than one syllable.

For a Bostonian... we live in the shadow of New York, and to be acknowledged by New Yorkers is really the greatest feeling.