We at New York International love to hear stories about successful entrepreneurs and the challenges faced when starting up a business in the U.S. We recently had the opportunity to talk with entrepreneur Benjamin Lapidus, who co-founded the GREEN Program along with Jean Paul Cazedessus, Melissa Lee, and Mikhail Naumov. The program is an intensive… Continue reading Entrepreneur Portrait: Ben Lapidus – The GREEN Program
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Overpaid and Over Here?: The Importance of Immigrants to NYC’s Economy
Immigration is a controversial issue. There’s no getting around the fact that politicians, as well as day-to-day New Yorkers, have been and continue to be deeply divided on the future of immigration laws. Does immigration mean taking work away from U.S. citizens, and the demise of American culture? Or is it the great building block… Continue reading Overpaid and Over Here?: The Importance of Immigrants to NYC’s Economy
International Holiday Celebrations in NYC
The holiday season is here, and in international New York, there are plenty of celebrations going on. From now through the new year many different cultures and countries mark special religious, historic, and cultural festivals – and this being New York City, you can celebrate them all right here. European Holiday Celebrations December 6 is… Continue reading International Holiday Celebrations in NYC
New York City’s Airports: A Guide
New York City is one of the world’s busiest cities and a top tourist destination – a true metropolis. Getting in and out of this bustling city often means flying, especially for internationals. New York City is served by three major airports, all with their own pros and cons. A good knowledge of these airports… Continue reading New York City’s Airports: A Guide
American Business Etiquette
Following our article on how to behave in New York City, it’s time to turn to the sometimes more challenging unwritten rules of doing business in the U.S. Business etiquette can be a crucial part of successfully establishing yourself in NYC; small misunderstandings and offenses can affect your ability to network and establish relationships.Since offense… Continue reading American Business Etiquette
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
The World in NYC: Spain
Following the elections in Spain’s Catalan region, and the possibility – however slight – of an independent Catalan state, there’s been a lot of Spanish culture in the news recently. The United States, though, is no stranger to Spanish influence. Spanish is commonly considered the second language of the U.S., and this is certainly easy… Continue reading The World in NYC: Spain
How Livable is New York City?
No one is going to tell you that New York is an easy city to make it in. The cost of living is considerably higher than other places in the world, the job market is among the most competitive in the country, and the city itself is massive. The Municipal Arts Society of New York… Continue reading How Livable is New York City?
Where to Start with New York City Shopping
New York City has some of the best shopping in the country, and while the opportunities to purchase everything from electronics to high fashion can be appealing, the city’s endless retailers can certainly be a bit daunting if you’re not sure where to find what you’re looking for. Understanding the who, what, and where of… Continue reading Where to Start with New York City Shopping
Top 15 Fun Things to Do With Kids in New York City
While New York City is widely known as a great vacation spot, it is often overlooked as a good spot to take your whole family, especially if you have small children. Have you ever wondered what the local New Yorkers do with their children for fun?With countless attractions and some of the most beautiful parks… Continue reading Top 15 Fun Things to Do With Kids in New York City