Starting a company means you’ve less time to do many things in life. For me, sitting down to read for a couple of hours feels guilty – even if it’s on a relevant subject I can learn from. Having travelled a lot over the last year, I have found podcasts to be a great guilt… Continue reading Startup Podcasts
Category: Good to Know
Facebook Launches TV App
Facebook this week announced the launch of their new TV app which will let Facebook users watch videos from their friends and their “liked” pages on TV, as well as watching the top live videos. Facebook also said that it will recommend videos based on ones users have already watched. The app will be available on Apple TVs,… Continue reading Facebook Launches TV App
A Case for Distributing Economic Development
Prior to each TEP, W2NYC and International Week, we talk to each participating startup and explain the program, but more importantly we ask about their objectives for coming to New York City. Over the last five years two things have significantly changed: From “great to know” to “must know” In the beginning, companies came without… Continue reading A Case for Distributing Economic Development
Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is an iconic American holiday that pays tribute to American soldiers who have died in the nation’s wars. Falling on the last Monday in May, the three-day weekend is also considered the unofficial start of the summer season, and you’ll find there are plenty of events happening this weekend to mark the occasion.Of… Continue reading Things to Do on Memorial Day Weekend
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Green Card
The US immigration process is not easy to navigate; we at New York International know this first-hand. Even when you’ve “made it” through and have your green card in your hands (congratulations!), there are still a few things that might sneak up on you. We talked to a couple immigration lawyers to get the low… Continue reading Five Things You Didn’t Know About Your Green Card
12 Ways to Eat Like a New Yorker
1. Plan: This is the number one rule of eating out in New York. While the number of good restaurants is astounding, it’s also overwhelming. Don’t let yourself get caught wandering around in search of just the right place (haven’t we all been there?), or worse, at a bad restaurant. All it takes is a… Continue reading 12 Ways to Eat Like a New Yorker
Getting Around NYC Like a New Yorker
New arrivals to the city might be tempted to think that getting one’s own car is the way to have the most freedom, but that’s not generally how New Yorkers roll. While there might be a few New Yorkers with unconventional commuting methods (kayaking across the Hudson to work anyone?) most have figured out that… Continue reading Getting Around NYC Like a New Yorker
How Does NYC Handle Epidemics and Emergencies?
Think you might have caught an infectious disease? While medical sources are pretty definite about the difficulty of catching diseases like Ebola in NYC, it’s still helpful to know what procedures the city has in place to deal with contagious diseases. As NYC is an international hub that sees travelers come in from all corners… Continue reading How Does NYC Handle Epidemics and Emergencies?
Thanksgiving in New York – Traditions and Customs
Tradition isn’t a word that’s normally used in a city as international and open minded as New York, but when it comes to Thanksgiving even New Yorkers enjoy traditions. What’s there not to like? Lots of food, laughs, football, and sales!Many internationals come from countries in which Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated and are unsure what to… Continue reading Thanksgiving in New York – Traditions and Customs
The UN and the General Assembly
The General Assembly of the United Nations meets this week in New York City for its 69th annual gathering. All 193 member nations are represented, and it is this meeting which helps to focus much of the UN’s yearly debates, policies, and proposed actions for the year ahead. It means big changes for New York… Continue reading The UN and the General Assembly