Well James, I give you credit! Me? When I would travel east from AZ, with a long layover in Houston, I thought I was going to wilt!
Related to Jungleboy's question- For example- Corpus Christi is on the Gulf, it is the natural environment to be humid. I would think it be a problem to manipulate higher humidity in an enclosed area where outdoor humidity is normally around 35%. As opposed to it being the natural environment southern Texas. I'm thinking the homes in NY are just not made for higher humidity. Doors won't close the same, mold may grow, fungus on plants, etc. Especially during summer. We use a dehumidifier during summer to avoid those things..