The act of greeting someone when they arrive in the city of New York with your middle finger as opposed to a normal welcoming greet.
Shmuley: Hey, Levi did you see all those annoying tourist who are broncos and rockies fans taking pictures in Times Square?
Levi: Yeah I did. I gave them the New York Salute!
Shmuley: Nice!
Levi: Yeah I did. I gave them the New York Salute!
Shmuley: Nice!
by People from the mountains reek October 5, 2009