Not sure you can make much of a case for NY without mentioning the City of Angels (they epitomize the idea of an obtuse city, imho), but I always figured the real mooks were somewhere out in the sticks, likesay West Va.
Interesting topic, I'll try to add more when it isn't so late.
Edit: I'll vote for SF, since LA isn't mentioned by name. I wouldn't want to impugn the entire region while the city of SF is an option.
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