Here's a New York Times trend piece we sort of can't deal with right now. There are just too many numbers, too many Marty Markowitz quotes, and too many random, nonsensical assumptions.

The gist of the piece is that more college grads are moving to New York. (Of course they are, it's the intelligence hub of the entire country). The problem (says the Times) is that these grads are taking well-paying jobs, and sucking up the "affordable" housing. And when, with their fancy college degrees in hand, they still can't afford Manhattan, they move to Brooklyn and suck up that housing. These Cornell, Georgetown, and Michigan State yuppies are ruining New York City. And not just with their Abercrombie polos, flip-flops, and GQ subscriptions. They are making it even harder for the average kid born in Queens to succeed here in their own city.

Granted, we agree. New York is by far more accommodating to those who come in later in life with education and money than it is to the working class families who have roots in the city, especially outer boroughs. But let's take a quick look at the New York Times' "analysis" of the situation.

“But unfortunately, it’s more likely to mean that it’s increasingly difficult for poor people without college degrees,” he said. “Affordable housing is not as available. The people who make the city work, who do the hard work in the city — the waiters and janitors — are not going to be able to live in the city.”

Which is kind of funny when you think about how many college grads you know who are working as a waiter, waitress, bartender, or caterer in New York. And even more hilarious when you think about how many Yale and Tufts grads have jobs at the New York Times. And live in Manhattan.

New York Area Is a Magnet for Graduates [Patrick McGeehan, New York Times]