Saint Peter was manning the Pearly Gates when 40 New Yorkers
showed up. Never having seen anyone from the Big Apple at heaven's door,
Saint Peter said he would have to check with God.
After hearing the news, God instructed him to admit the 10 most
virtuous people from the group.
A few minutes later, Saint Peter returned to God breathless and
said, "They're gone!"
"What?" asked God. "All of those New Yorkers are gone?"
"No!" replied Saint Peter. "The Pearly Gates!"