While many choose to rent for their first few years in the city, there are many internationals who prefer to settle down and buy a home right away or invest in property in the city. There are pros and cons to buying vs. renting but whichever you choose, the way can be eased by going… Continue reading An International’s Guide to Buying in NYC
Month: July 2013
The World in NYC: Switzerland
The surge of Swiss immigration to the US began in 1830 spurred on by an economic crisis in Switzerland – many Swiss were attracted to the new lands and opportunities in the US. The last big surge of Swiss immigration was over 60 years ago as the Swiss economy has developed and stabilized. However, despite… Continue reading The World in NYC: Switzerland
Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts
Although London and New York may appear to have little in common at first glance, the centuries old city is making many improvements and changes to stay competitive in a global society. The London of today, like much of Europe, is striving to push past the financial troubles of recent years and move towards a… Continue reading Global Cities: London – Startups and Roundabouts
A Euro-US Partnership On The Table: TTIP
America and Europe have a long history of trade partnerships with one another – in fact, 237 years worth. On July 12, the first round of negotiations finished for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or, TTIP.Reactions to TTIP thus far are somewhat mixed; some are thrilled at the prospective economic boost which the agreement… Continue reading A Euro-US Partnership On The Table: TTIP
Business Development for International Startups: The US and Austria have a Lot to Learn from One Another
When it comes to starting a business, it is always beneficial to learn from others’ mistakes and experiences. This was the aim at the international entrepreneur roundtable discussion hosted at the St. Regis Hotel on July 11 by New York International and 21st Austria, a private initiative to foster a dialogue between Austria, Central Eastern… Continue reading Business Development for International Startups: The US and Austria have a Lot to Learn from One Another
Summer Comes to Central Park
Central Park, spanning 59th to 110th street, is quite literally the center of the city, and the hub of summertime’s outdoor activities. With summer in full swing, the park has come alive with constant activity, from the runners and bikers, to the wide-eyed tourist’s strolls, to the dozens of organized sports teams and summer concerts.… Continue reading Summer Comes to Central Park
The World in NYC: France
New York City’s culture is known to have a variety of impressive international influences such as Chinese, Korean, Irish, Indian, Italian, and Spanish – to name a few. One cultural influence with a particular importance to New Yorkers is of course the French one. Many books (such as Paris Versus New York by Vahram Muratyan) and… Continue reading The World in NYC: France
Other Sides of America: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Weekend Trips
Despite still being more spread out than most European countries, the northeast coast is the most condensed area of US. With five major cities within a 450 mile stretch, there is a lot of life happening on and around the Atlantic coast. Living in NYC is great, but to get a feel for the way… Continue reading Other Sides of America: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Weekend Trips