BROOKLYN -- New York City's modern day is a touristy haven. The city itself is closely associated with its Manhattan borough and the landmarks located minutes from the bright lights emanating from Times Square. It plays into postcard pictures showing the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park. It's built around Broadway, and the vendors offering trinkets and memories are more for visitors who walk and stop than they are for the natives who weave through their inherent traffic.
That New York resembles nothing of the tougher era that built the city through the 20th century, but the grittier reputation still exists outside the stops to the M&M's Store located next to the Times Square Gift Shop.