ny times as urban indicator?

conservative-slanted newsbusters relates
Boston Globe sports reporter Dan Shaughnessey expresses his opinion on on Jim Rome's radio show which encapsulates the typical red state-blue state even extends to the sports page.

"Detroit is a real city. You can get the New York Times here."

meanwhile slate has a decidely more negative take on detroit which has a history of literally papering over some of its problems, including terrible city planning and political turmoil.

i think access to the ny times could be considered a negative