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
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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
Improving Cities the Danish Way – Cleantech Initiatives for a Sustainable New York
Denmark, with its tiny landmass of just 16,000 square miles and a population of 5.5 million, historically needed to think long and hard about its future. With more than 443 named islands, a coastline of 5,316 kilometers and the average altitude of its landmass just 31 meters above sea level, the exposure to climate change… Continue reading Improving Cities the Danish Way – Cleantech Initiatives for a Sustainable New York
Hey New York, The Internet is Coming!
By most accounts, New York is usually ahead of the game in innovation. So how is it that when it comes to public WiFi, the city has been lagging behind? Two recently unveiled plans are changing how New Yorkers connect on our commute and on the streets by providing free public WiFi. It’s time to… Continue reading Hey New York, The Internet is Coming!
Entrepreneur Portrait: Pieter Mees, Zentrick
Though the country is fairly small, Belgium is very active in the startup space—especially in New York City where the Belgian Chamber of Commerce recently opened Atelier, an incubator for Belgian companies. Zentrick is one of the startups in Atelier, and it is leading a revolution in the way we watch videos on our computers… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Pieter Mees, Zentrick
New York City in 2015: Trends to Watch
This is the time of year for lists. We asked ourselves: “What topics from New York City will hit the news outside of the city in 2015?” Here is our list of trends to watch in the five hottest categories. BUSINESS Review: 2014 was a good year for NYC businesses with a record number of… Continue reading New York City in 2015: Trends to Watch
Why Entrepreneur Networks in NYC Are the Future
Endeavor—a non-profit organization that supports high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging and growth markets around the world—recently released a study which examined the driving factors in NYC’s swift rise to become the second largest tech hub in the US. The study found that it is networks of entrepreneurs that have driven the growth of the NYC tech… Continue reading Why Entrepreneur Networks in NYC Are the Future
NY State – Growing the Economy through International Business Exchange
With the rapid building of global online presences, it seems that economic borders are becoming less of an obstacle in company growth. Businesses are increasingly catering to global audiences thanks to the instantaneousness of electronic communication and the ability to outsource work to various time zones. So why are we seeing an increasing number of… Continue reading NY State – Growing the Economy through International Business Exchange
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?
International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?
Germany’s recent announcement of tuition-free university programs has been making headlines across the world. Students rejoiced and critics raised eyebrows. But are the effects going beyond Germany’s borders?The tuition-free programs extend to foreign students, and while many of these programs require a minimum level of German to enter the university, more and more all-English programs are… Continue reading International English University Programs: Changing Education in the US?