I humbly suggest reading it all -- though the online version isn't quite as good, as not everyone is featured in a photo -- but here are some samples:
Ecuador
Fabian Lliguin, 43, Manhattan, Hair styliSt
Came here in 1989, "out of curiosity."
Why I love New York: "Its multicultural tapestry, the best food in the world and the best-looking people representing every race on the planet."
Guinea
Marie-Helene Sanoussi, 26, Manhattan, executive assistant
Came here in 1990 when her father was appointed Guinea's UN ambassador.
Why I love New York: "For the endless opportunities it offers to anyone who comes in search of a better life. I love the energy New Yorkers possess and how bluntly honest they can be.
Afghanistan
Hamid-Abdul Nazary, 65, Queens
Elevator operator/ maintenanceCame here in 1981 to have a better life for himself and his family.
Why I love New York: "People are so good in this country. I work in the Port Authority building [on 42nd St.] 23 years now. Many people here have helped me get this good job."
Slovenia
Emil Gaspari, 54, Westchester, Salesman
First came here 45 years ago; became a citizen in 1977.
Why I love New York: "This is the most dynamic place in the world to trade. As long as you put forth the right amount of effort, you can accomplish whatever you want."
Ethiopia
Mehret Mandefro, 30, Harlem, physician at Montefiore
Came here in 1977 after fleeing a Communist takeover.
Why I love New York: "Being able to find a place to dance any night of the week."
Natives can be thankful, too. Immigrants remind us all how lucky we are to live in a free country (notwithstanding the best intentions of Nannies Bloomberg and Friedman).
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