POPS: Privately Owned Public Spaces in NYC

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In New York City, boundaries can affect everything. The price of your apartment, the prestige of your address, and the school your children go to all, in the end, rely on location.Equally, what you can do in that location comes down to ownership. Is that cheap office in Tribeca somewhere you could live? Not if… Continue reading POPS: Privately Owned Public Spaces in NYC

Childcare in New York City

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Nothing can be more important than finding the right care for your children in a new country. And when it comes to childcare, New York can feel like a foreign country – even to Americans.Many internationals moving to the city or Tri-State area will be shocked by how difficult it is to find pre-schools for… Continue reading Childcare in New York City

Raising Bilingual Children in a Monolingual Society

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One thing you cannot get away from as an international in New York City is that despite its multi-cultural backdrop, children here mostly grow up speaking English. You may hear languages such as Spanish, Russian or Chinese spoken around you as you walk through the city, but it’s English that is taught in schools, is… Continue reading Raising Bilingual Children in a Monolingual Society

Starting a Business in New York City

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To many, starting your own business is the American dream. Starting a business in New York City calls for exceptional research, brainstorming, and guidance; New York International has compiled a few tips so that your American dream isn’t one that is short lived once you decide to set up shop in New York City.Our top… Continue reading Starting a Business in New York City

A Call for Help – New York City’s 311

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Many internationals moving to New York often wonder what the country and city are doing for their residents. Those coming from abroad might be used to many easily accessible social services being provided by the government free of charge, and many are surprised not to find those same amenities here in the United States. New… Continue reading A Call for Help – New York City’s 311

The Status of New York

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UPDATED 11/2/2012 After enduring Superstorm Sandy, New York City is currently in the progress of cleaning up after her wrath and getting New York back to a functioning state.  With extensive flooding and a lack of electricity still keeping much of Lower Manhattan out of order, the city is starting to question – how long… Continue reading The Status of New York

Waiting for Sandy – with Millions of Stoic New Yorkers

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Monday a.m., October 29. – New York City.Today is the day the “monsterstorm” is supposed to hit the mainland, and with it, New York City. We live in Morningside Heights in Manhattan, not a threatened zone right now, as the elevation of Morningside Heights puts a nice cushion between the homes and the river. It… Continue reading Waiting for Sandy – with Millions of Stoic New Yorkers

Getting a Cell Phone in the US

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Getting a phone is one of the easiest ways to keep in touch with work, family, and friends. New York International has looked before at the best way to make cheap international calls, but if you’ve just moved to the U.S., or even if you’re firmly settled in, being able text, call and e-mail wherever… Continue reading Getting a Cell Phone in the US