look, the mayor-elect is part of the reasons!!! 怎么说的？去嫉妒羡慕恨吧，哈哈啊哈
- Seismic political headlines: particularly those surrounding our newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani
https://secretnyc.co/worlds-best-cities-nyc-2026/
Why NYC Earned The #2 Spot
From culture to construction cranes, here’s what helped NYC maintain its No. 2 spot:
- Soaring global interest: NYC ranked #1 in Google Trends, reflecting how often the city dominates global searches
- Big business dominance: the city also landed #2 for Large Companies, emphasizing its economic strength
- Tourism roaring back: 2025 was expected to be the busiest tourism year in NYC history, welcoming over 64 million visitors
- New infrastructure milestones: the $19-billion JFK New Terminal One is taking shape as a massive global gateway
- Urban innovation: Manhattan’s congestion pricing program and office-to-residential conversions show the city is evolving smarter
- Skyline transformation: from JPMorgan’s new HQ to Hudson Yards’ next chapter
- Seismic political headlines: particularly those surrounding our newly elected Mayor Zohran Mamdani
1. London
2. New York
3. Paris
4. Tokyo
5. Madrid
6. Singapore
7. Rome
8. Dubai
9. Berlin
10. Barcelona
