New York City’s pricey real estate makes finding office space as an entrepreneur tricky. You’ll need to consider not just pricing, but also which neighborhood makes the most sense for your type of business—where is your customer base? Where will you be able to network with similar companies? Where will be the best spot for… Continue reading Finding Office Space as a Startup: Renting and Office Sharing in NYC
Month: September 2012
US Fall Traditions
With September well under way, the weather is cooling, the leaves will soon be changing, and before we know it the last signs of summer will be gone. Fall in New York City and the Tri-State area is beautiful, and for many New Yorkers, their favorite time of year. Without the humidity of the summer… Continue reading US Fall Traditions
The World in NYC: Mexico
The most recent census numbers show that there are approximately 54 million Latin Americans living in the United States; out of that population 33.7 million (64%) were of Mexican origin in 2012. No other Latino group even comes close to the Mexican population in the U.S.; the second largest group, Puerto Ricans, number only approximately 4.6… Continue reading The World in NYC: Mexico
The Steuben Parade and Oktoberfest in NYC
New York City has a fantastic German heritage. New York International recently explored the German community’s presence in the city, as well as searching out the best beer gardens around. This week, though, get ready for some truly amazing German and German-American culture.In celebration of German-American Friendship Month, this Saturday at 11:30 a.m., the 55th German-American… Continue reading The Steuben Parade and Oktoberfest in NYC
Jewish Culture in NYC
Something that surprises many people who move to New York City is how ubiquitous Jewish culture is. Everywhere you can find synagogues, kosher delis, and business doorways with mezuzim on them. The fact is, the New York City metropolitan area is home to the largest Jewish population center in the world, outside of Israel.In the… Continue reading Jewish Culture in NYC
US Presidential Election – The Basics “The West Wing” Can’t Teach You
While political drama and comedy shows like The West Wing and HBO’s Veep can give internationals an informal introduction to the political system of the United States, many are still confused by the campaigns and complex election system of the country.With the 2012 elections just around the corner, political conversation is sure to increase amongst… Continue reading US Presidential Election – The Basics “The West Wing” Can’t Teach You
The World in NYC: China
The Chinese population of NYC has a long and impressive history. From the mid- eighteenth century onwards there’s been a Chinese presence in the city, and Manhattan’s modern Chinatown is the largest concentration of Chinese outside of China in the Western hemisphere. Though the community isn’t so densely populated or as tightly concentrated as it… Continue reading The World in NYC: China
Fashion Week in NYC
The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is upon us, and for New York City’s fashionistas, designers, and generally stylish population, there’s a lot to look forward to. From September 6 through 13, style awards, model showings, and tons of big names in fashion will be taking over NYC. If you can’t score a coveted seat inside… Continue reading Fashion Week in NYC
New York City’s International Makeup
One of the wonderful things about New York City is that it is, and always has been, an international city.From its foundation as New Amsterdam and the immigration waves of the 1800s and 1900s, to the ongoing internationalization of the city’s economic, social, and political spheres, it is a city made up of cultures, people,… Continue reading New York City’s International Makeup