You got a problem with Taylor Swift being named tourism ambassador to the Big Apple? Tell it to one of Long Island's favorite sons: Billy Joel.
“I see the New York press going, 'Taylor Swift is going to be the new New York representative?'” Joel tells USA TODAY, affecting a tone of mock indignation. “You snoots. Let her in. That's what New York is all about. I say, 'Welcome.'”
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