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1. General Overview of New York: New York, often referred to just as “the city” by locals, is the largest city in New York State. Its five boroughs or sections, consisting of Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Manhattan, each maintain a unique feel and could easily be cities in and of themselves. When broken down further into neighborhoods, it is easy to see how music and film have influenced each and every inch of this “City that Never Sleeps.”
2. Population: 18.7 million
3. State Capital: Albany
4. Language: English
5. Currency: $ (US Dollar)
6. Climate: The climate in New York ranges between 25°F and 85°F. Always do an online weather check for where you are visiting for an idea of what clothing to bring, and then bring a few varied layers just to be sure.
7. Driving: In New York State, it is illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving. Additionally, it is required that every driver and passenger wear a seatbelt and that children under the age of four be seated in an approved child safety seat. Children under four who weigh more than 40 pounds may use a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt.
8. Getting There: There are three major airports that serve the NY/NJ area: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. The city is served by Amtrak, which operates out of New York Penn Station. Greyhound’s bus services are also available from Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal.
9. Getting Around: New York has a wonderful subway system that connects you to points throughout the city. Metro Cards are available for the subways as well as the buses. Subways operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
10. Important Telephone Numbers: Emergency Services: Dial 911, Information: Dial 411, Traffic & Road Conditions: Dial 511
11. Hostels: For a directory of hostels please go to: http://www.hostels.com/us.ny.html.
12. State Parks & Sites: There are a number of state parks, historic parks, natural reserves, state beaches, etc. in New York City. To locate a site of interest go to http://www.nycgovparks.org/
13. Snow: If you like to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or just throw some snowballs, New York has plenty of snow. TO find a ski resort, go to: http://skicentral.com/newyork.html
14. Beaches: Jones Beach and Coney Island Beach are two of the more well known beaches in the New York area but there are many more to choose from. For area beaches , please go to http://gonyc.about.com/cs/summer/a/beaches.htm
15. Places to Go: The leading attractions in New York are: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Lincoln Center, and The World Trade Center Memorial Site
16. Things To Do: Statue of Liberty, Double Decker Bus Tours, Harbor Cruises, Dinner Cruises, Carriage Rides, Broadway Shows, Fine Restaurant Dining, Shopping, Private Tours
17. Events: For a calendar of New York events go to: http://www.nyc.com/events/
18. Night Life: In New York City there is always something to do at night. For more information and ideas for how to spend your evening, visit: http://www.nyc.com/bars_clubs_music/
19. Offbeat Attractions: For offbeat tourist attractions, go to Round America.
20. Tours & Activities: For a variety of tours and activities, go to NY Tours.
2. Population: 18.7 million
3. State Capital: Albany
4. Language: English
5. Currency: $ (US Dollar)
6. Climate: The climate in New York ranges between 25°F and 85°F. Always do an online weather check for where you are visiting for an idea of what clothing to bring, and then bring a few varied layers just to be sure.
7. Driving: In New York State, it is illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving. Additionally, it is required that every driver and passenger wear a seatbelt and that children under the age of four be seated in an approved child safety seat. Children under four who weigh more than 40 pounds may use a booster seat with a lap and shoulder belt.
8. Getting There: There are three major airports that serve the NY/NJ area: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. The city is served by Amtrak, which operates out of New York Penn Station. Greyhound’s bus services are also available from Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal.
9. Getting Around: New York has a wonderful subway system that connects you to points throughout the city. Metro Cards are available for the subways as well as the buses. Subways operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
10. Important Telephone Numbers: Emergency Services: Dial 911, Information: Dial 411, Traffic & Road Conditions: Dial 511
11. Hostels: For a directory of hostels please go to: http://www.hostels.com/us.ny.html.
12. State Parks & Sites: There are a number of state parks, historic parks, natural reserves, state beaches, etc. in New York City. To locate a site of interest go to http://www.nycgovparks.org/
13. Snow: If you like to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or just throw some snowballs, New York has plenty of snow. TO find a ski resort, go to: http://skicentral.com/newyork.html
14. Beaches: Jones Beach and Coney Island Beach are two of the more well known beaches in the New York area but there are many more to choose from. For area beaches , please go to http://gonyc.about.com/cs/summer/a/beaches.htm
15. Places to Go: The leading attractions in New York are: Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, Lincoln Center, and The World Trade Center Memorial Site
16. Things To Do: Statue of Liberty, Double Decker Bus Tours, Harbor Cruises, Dinner Cruises, Carriage Rides, Broadway Shows, Fine Restaurant Dining, Shopping, Private Tours
17. Events: For a calendar of New York events go to: http://www.nyc.com/events/
18. Night Life: In New York City there is always something to do at night. For more information and ideas for how to spend your evening, visit: http://www.nyc.com/bars_clubs_music/
19. Offbeat Attractions: For offbeat tourist attractions, go to Round America.
20. Tours & Activities: For a variety of tours and activities, go to NY Tours.
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Permalink Reply by Justin on -
I haven't been to New York since July '95. Would absolutely love to go back. I had a great time there. I didn't see the Statue of Liberty of the Empire State Building, but I did go to the world-famous CBGB's music club (sadly, now closed) and see a local band play. Greenwich Village was a cool place to hang out.
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Permalink Reply by Jason on -
You have to love a town where you can get almost everything you need within a mile of where ever you are staying. My favorite part is walking out of my uncles house, walking to the corner bakery picking up some pastries and grabbing a hot dog and a pepsi on the way back to the house.
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