People will tell you nothing is free in NYC.Don’t listen to them.Some of my favorite activities in this town don’t cost a dime- walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, Shakespeare in the Park, kayaking on the Hudson. See full story on newyorkcliche.com
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You are 13 Apps Away from Living Like a New Yorker
If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, right?While making it in New York may not be as easy as one would like, one of the many benefits of living in the city is the variety of unique services that tailor to your every need. New Yorkers are constantly connected to their… Continue reading You are 13 Apps Away from Living Like a New Yorker
Who is Watching Where? World Cup 2014 in NYC
NYC is famous for its huge bar scene – and for the fact that it is home to many internationals. This pretty much makes NYC one of the best places to follow the games – and discover new neighborhoods. Here’s our take on where to watch your favorite team and get the best feel for… Continue reading Who is Watching Where? World Cup 2014 in NYC
The Super Bowl Comes to New York City
American Football is by far the most popular sport in the US with the biggest game of the year, the Super Bowl, drawing a national television viewing audience of over 100 million as well as a few million international viewers every year. Super Bowl XLVIII is expected to bring in at least $600 million to… Continue reading The Super Bowl Comes to New York City
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
4th of July NYC: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Americans are quite patriotic and very proud of their country, and the Fourth of July is truly the day to observe how proud an American can be. The 4th is also a great excuse to celebrate with massive fireworks, enormous barbecues, cold brews, and red, white and blue themed everything. With so much going on,… Continue reading 4th of July NYC: Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Getting Around NYC: An International’s Guide to Cycling
When you think of getting around New York City, biking might not be the first option that springs to mind. While many internationals are probably accustomed to cycling being a common mode of transportation, in the US it tends to be reserved as a recreational activity and it’s not quite as common to see cyclists… Continue reading Getting Around NYC: An International’s Guide to Cycling
Citi Bike: Standing Among International Precedents
After much trial and tribulation, New York City’s bike share program, Citi Bike, is finally set to launch at the end of this month. The program, originally conceived in 2011, has experienced a variety of setbacks and delays both from natural disasters such as Superstorm Sandy, and from protests by New Yorkers about implementation. At… Continue reading Citi Bike: Standing Among International Precedents
Can NYC’s Underground Park get off the Ground?
There’s no denying that the High Line has had a huge economic impact on the areas of Chelsea it runs through. That isn’t always a good thing, argue some, but the fallout from increasing property value and migrating consumers does nothing to change the facts: 12,000 jobs created – 8,000 of which were in construction… Continue reading Can NYC’s Underground Park get off the Ground?
Our Favorite New York Christmas Picks
December is almost here, we’ve already had our first snow flurries of the season, and the weather is getting colder – all these things tell us that Christmas, and the holiday season, have definitely come to New York. New York at Christmas is a special time, familiar even to those who haven’t been here. There… Continue reading Our Favorite New York Christmas Picks