Michael Bloomberg, three time mayor of New York City and businessman with a net worth of $27b, has had in impact on the city like few other people. As his mayoral term comes to an end in November, the changes in New York City’s social programs, health legislation, financial regulations, and so many more matters… Continue reading Mayor Michael Bloomberg: An International Retrospective
Month: April 2013
NYC’s Government: How it Works
When moving to a foreign city, understanding how the political system works can be a complicated affair. Even if you are not able to vote in the city’s elections, it is best to be informed on who’s in charge and how policy changes take place. As a resident, these will certainly affect you!New York City… Continue reading NYC’s Government: How it Works
Immigration Laws for International Entrepreneurs and The “New Office” L Visa
A big challenge for international entrepreneurs ready to set up new businesses is the US immigration law. Current legislation makes it difficult to get visas based on the creation of small startup enterprises and while it looks like immigration reform is inevitably coming – it is a slow-moving process. The US Senate has drafted a… Continue reading Immigration Laws for International Entrepreneurs and The “New Office” L Visa
Celebrating the History of New York’s Immigrants
The impact of immigrants on New York City’s culture is evident throughout the city: from the Lunar New Year festivals to the Haitian churches sprinkled throughout the boroughs, the hip Spanish restaurants serving traditional tapas to the ubiquity of Italian food, immigrants’ footprints are everywhere. This is no surprise when you consider the city’s rich… Continue reading Celebrating the History of New York’s Immigrants
How to find Employees in NYC
There’s a lot of talk about the number of people looking for jobs in New York City. With the economic slowdown and its recovery far from over, more qualified candidates than ever before are entering the job market. The pressure is on individuals to be the best, present themselves the right way, and find the… Continue reading How to find Employees in NYC
Building a Business in the US, UK, and Canada: A Comparison of Visas for Entrepreneurs
Over the last two decades, foreign nationals have received attention for their entrepreneurial ventures that have contributed to the growth of some of America’s most promising new business sectors. However, despite America’s rich immigrant entrepreneurial history, U.S. immigration laws have rarely kept up with the rate of innovation. Today, U.S. immigration laws are as strict… Continue reading Building a Business in the US, UK, and Canada: A Comparison of Visas for Entrepreneurs
The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean
With a population of over 8 million people and an annual tourist influx of 50 million, New York City has its hands full keeping on top of litter and trash. In the most recent Trip Advisor survey, New York City ranked 28th out of 40 international cities in cleanliness, with Paris, London, Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai,… Continue reading The New York Restoration Project: Citizens Keeping NYC Clean