Thomas DeGeest, formerly an IBM consultant, came to the US from Belgium in 1997. Since then, he has abandoned corporate culture and, in 2007, re-invented the waffle scene in NYC with his bright yellow “Wafels and Dinges” food trucks. This summer, he took an even bigger step by opening a permanent location on Avenue B… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Thomas DeGeest, Wafels and Dinges
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How Green is NYC?
The average New Yorker today is much more aware of the importance of caring for the environment than his or her grandparents, but even with ever increasing awareness, we must ask ourselves, how green is NYC in practicality and where does it stand amongst its global counterparts?The push for cities to become sustainable goes back… Continue reading How Green is NYC?
The World in NYC: Turkey
A melting pot of different cultures and languages, New York is an ethnic and culinary paradise for anyone interested in a multi-cultural lifestyle. This diverse city feels like home to many immigrants, including the thousands of New Yorkers who are from Turkey.Most likely, you are aware of Turkey’s famous international brands such as Turkish Airlines… Continue reading The World in NYC: Turkey
How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
The pros and cons of bilingualism have been widely studied and it’s no secret that the results are largely in favor of speaking two or more languages. However, the US is a country that is largely monolingual, with large portions of society speaking only English. As an international who wants your children to grow up… Continue reading How NYC’s School System Can Keep Your Child Bilingual
Things not to DIY When Starting a Business in NYC
In a city as fast-paced as New York, people don’t have time to spend on anything they don’t feel is important. This is never more obvious than when you are trying to start a new business and get noticed by investors and potential customers. Do-it-yourself (DIY) is part of the startup culture, but it’s important… Continue reading Things not to DIY When Starting a Business in NYC
Entrepreneur Portrait: Rohit Arora, Biz2Credit
Originally from Delhi, India, entrepreneur Rohit Arora is the CEO and co-founder of Biz2Credit, an online platform which helps entrepreneurs get loans for their small businesses. Since the launch of the platform in 2008, the company has surpassed $1 billion in small business financing deals. Rohit took some time to talk to New York International… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Rohit Arora, Biz2Credit
US Resumes Do’s Don’ts and Differences
There are a lot of differences to get used to as an international moving to NYC, but how you present yourself professionally is perhaps one of the most important points to make sure you get right. While many New York companies are making the move to LinkedIn rather than using traditional resumes, there are still… Continue reading US Resumes Do’s Don’ts and Differences
Top NYC Transportation Apps
Getting around NYC can be a complicated business for those new here. Thankfully there are a multitude of helpful apps out which make life easier for smartphone users. But which should you download? New York International gives our recommendations.TOP NYC TRANSPORTATION APPS Google maps fans, don’t be dismayed by the lack of Internet signal underground.… Continue reading Top NYC Transportation Apps
The World in NYC: Greece
Part of what makes New York City so special is how its very culture has been completely created by proud and ambitious immigrants. None more proud are the Greeks, whose roots are weaved throughout the city from Greek corner diners to the iconic Anthora Greek coffee cups found daily in commuters’ hands.Greek immigrants first began… Continue reading The World in NYC: Greece
Green is the New Yellow
The overarching image of New York City is often paired with a yellow cab, but what if we told you that a new apple green taxi was to hit the Big Apple streets? 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FIVE-BORO GREEN TAXI What are they? Officially called “Boro Taxis,” these new green cabs… Continue reading Green is the New Yellow