People say New York exists pre-Disney and post-Disney, pre-9/11 and post-9/11, pre-AIDS and post-AIDS, etc. etc. but truly New York before and after COVID is two completely different places with the same layout. At times it is spooky.
Also sorry for all the New York musing as if I've ever had an original thought. This also may be true of where you live. I just live here. I'm not responsible for how much this stupid island is discussed.