Dominicans are not cold, on the contrary they are a very friendly and warm people. Don't take the look they have on their face as indicative of their mood. If you say good afternoon, they will answer right back, "good afternoon".
As far as NYC goes, it can be more complicated. #1, most Domincans think Americans are cold, and therefore may try to avoid them. Add on top of this the world famous(or infamous) NYC inhospitality and general disdain for friendliness and you can see why they might have this feeling. However, if you speak the language fluently enough to be able to communicate with the first generation immigrants, they would for sure recieve you better. #2, as far as their love of their country, I think a lot has to do with the hostile environment that NYC is compared to the DR, ie Dominicans are a very open and friendly people, so if NY'ers don't value this as they do they will just stick to themselves for the most part and dream of a sunnier friendlier place.
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