New York is the city that never sleeps; it is a busy and expensive place, but one where possibilities and opportunities which are found nowhere else can offer a new life to those who try.Well, any who try and have a bit of luck and a bit of money. It doesn’t take long to realize… Continue reading Working Hard or Hardly Working?: Finding a Job in NYC
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Entrepreneur Portrait: Oscar Polanco – MadridNYC
Moving to New York City is challenging. Moving here and successfully starting a business takes entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and – as Oscar Polanco, founder of freelance design firm MadridNYC found out – a bit of luck and a lot of time. Originally from Spain, Oscar now runs his business from NYC and has clients… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Oscar Polanco – MadridNYC
Obtaining Business Grants for Your Small Business
Whether you are already a successful organization internationally or an entrepreneur looking to launch your great idea in New York City, finding the necessary funding is certain to be a roadblock in your mission to growing your business in New York City and the U.S. market.New York City is unique in that there are a… Continue reading Obtaining Business Grants for Your Small Business
The World in NYC: Japan
Japanese immigration to the US has a long, and at times troubled, history, but the modern Japanese and Japanese-American population of NYC brings a fantastic cultural vibrancy and heritage to the city. According to the 2000 census, New York State has the fourth largest Japanese population in the US, with around 50,000 Japanese-Americans.Though there are… Continue reading The World in NYC: Japan
Subway to Broadway
The grounds of New York City are a perpetual stage. Someone has probably sung a song or danced a dance or posed a pose in every square inch of this city. Some say it is the artist’s dream, a place where the stage is life. Or life is the stage? Sometimes you think you had… Continue reading Subway to Broadway
The World in NYC: Italy
Between 1820 and 1978, 5.3 million Italians immigrated to the United States but the Italian immigration wave hit its peak in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Only the Irish and Germans have immigrated in larger numbers than the Italians. Believe it or not, in the 1920s Little Italy, the downtown neighborhood that comprises parts of… Continue reading The World in NYC: Italy
Silicon Alley NYC: The New Tech Capital of the US?
San Francisco has long reigned as the motherland of technology companies; both established tech giants and new tech companies looking for their big break operate in and around Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. While the industry still has a solid base in the West, New York City is proving itself to be… Continue reading Silicon Alley NYC: The New Tech Capital of the US?
What’s Going on with US Gun Laws?
The tragic shootings in Connecticut in December, 2012 brought gun laws in America and the eternal debate about the right to bear arms vs. gun control to the forefront once again. For many internationals, the prevalence of firearms in America is stunning; consider that the US homicide rate is 20 times that of the next… Continue reading What’s Going on with US Gun Laws?
The New York Waterfront: What Does the Future Hold?
Hurricane Sandy was a serious eye-opener for New York City and the Tri-State area. It not only became apparent how exposed the city and the surrounding waterfront is, but also how unprepared the city is for climate changes which can include storms of Sandy’s caliber on a more regular basis. After seeing the damage done… Continue reading The New York Waterfront: What Does the Future Hold?
Networking in New York City
There’s no doubt that one of the biggest struggles people face in moving to a new city is meeting friends and making business. New York City has an enormous international community – but how do you get involved? Networking is the key – and networking in NYC isn’t as hard as you might think!From groups… Continue reading Networking in New York City