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
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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
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?
Five of the Biggest Mistakes Startups Make
Startups are hard. Most first time founders fail. Sometimes the mistakes made are recoverable; other times they will sink the company. I have compiled a list of common fatal mistakes and how to recover from them swiftly without costing the fate of the company. 1. Lack of Focus When a company sets out to build… Continue reading Five of the Biggest Mistakes Startups Make
Five Things NYC’s Libraries Offer Which Might Surprise You
As a New Yorker – and especially as an international acclimatizing or building your life here – the New York Public Library (NYPL) system has a lot to offer you. Going far beyond the usual library fare of books, e-books, DVDs and computer access, NYPL offers cultural programs, exhibitions, classes, and assistance in a variety… Continue reading Five Things NYC’s Libraries Offer Which Might Surprise You
The World in NYC: Trinidad and Tobago
New York City is known as the window to the world for a reason, it’s one of the few places in the world where an international resident can find a little slice of home just by catching the right train and getting off at the right stop. It’s no different for those of Trinbagonian heritage… Continue reading The World in NYC: Trinidad and Tobago
Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience
New York City is one of the most international cities in the world. You can find people from every inch of the globe – not just travelers, but business owners, students, entrepreneurs, laborers, and many other people pursuing their dreams. But New York is just one example of a trend toward the globalization of major… Continue reading Empathy through Practice: Why Everyone Needs International Experience
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
Diversifying Manhattan’s Industries
New York City has several large industries which have for years been the backbone of the city’s economy. From Wall Street to the booming fashion industry, worldwide attention is focused year-round on one or the other of the Big Apple’s big earners. But what happens if one of these industries falls into a slump? Why… Continue reading Diversifying Manhattan’s Industries