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New York really has it all. Whether you are a fashionista or a foodie, a theatre - goer or an art lover, you'll find everything and then some in New York. Be prepared to be swept away by this city that is like no other. Spend a day here and you'll be singing "I want to be a part of it, New York, New York."
Getting there
Three airports service the city. John F Kennedy International (1 718 244 4444; www.kennedyairport.com), La Guardia (1 718 533 3400; www.laguardiaairport.com), and Newark Liberty International Airport (1 973 961 6000; www.newarkairport.com) handle the hundreds of daily flights that make New York the transportation hub of the United States' eastern seaboard. Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) trains run from Penn Station along the East Coast and the Midwest. And multiple services out of the Port Authority Bus Terminal (1 212 564 8484; www.panynj.gov) cover the immediate region and the rest of the country.
Weather
New York is beautiful in all seasons. Winter is a great time to visit. Remember to bundle up because the temperatures can dip to -5oC (23oF) in the winter. There's a fair amount of snowfall too. Spring brings a combination of sunny days and light rain showers. Summers sizzle, with temperatures rising to 35oC (94oF). Autumn is pleasant and bursts with yellow and orange foliage throughout the city.
Important Numbers
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| Police | 911 |
| Tourist Information Hotline | (1) 518 474 4116 |
Transportation/Getting Around
| Taxi |
Subway |
Bus |
Helicopter | |
| Hotlines | New York's hallmark yellow cabs patrol the streets day and night. 311 from NYC or 212-NEW-YORK (639 9675) www.ci.nyc.ny.us/taxi |
The Subway is the fastest and most convenient way to get around NYC, especially during rush hour. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) (1) 718 330 1234 www.mta.info.nyct |
Bus stops can be found every two or three blocks. "Limited"buses, which only stop at major streets, can be identified by a red card in the window. MTA (1) 718 330 1234 www.mta.info/nyct |
A popular choice is the Big Apple Manhattan Helicopter Tour. 1 888 609 5665 www.AllNewYorkTours.com |
| Fare range/ destinations |
Fares from $2.50; $1 surcharge 4.00 - 8.00 pm and 50 cent surcharge 8.00 pm - 6.00 am |
All fares $2. Passengers must pay with MetroCard. Daily Fun Pass of unlimited rides on subway and buses is $7. www.mta.nyc.ny.us /metrocard |
All fares $2. Pay in cash or with MetroCard. Both on bus and subway, kids less than 44 inches tall ride free, and senior citizens and passengers with disabilities pay half fare. |
Big Apple tour price $111.99. Others range from $62-$850. |
| Operating hours | 24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours, though infrequent at night. |
Daily. First tour starts at 9.30 am and last tour departs at 6.45 pm |
| Ferry |
Carriage |
Cruise | ||
| Hotlines | Staten Island Ferry runs every 25 minutes between Battery Park and Staten Island. Cars are no longer allowed. 311 from NYC or 212-NEW-YORK (639 9675) www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/ dot/html/masstrain/ferries/ statfery.html |
Colourful horse-drawn carriages decorated with fresh flowers line up by Central Park. (1) 212 736 0680 www.centralpark.com |
Catch a quick glimpse of Manhattan Island with a 75-minute Liberty cruise, or see it all on the three-hour cruise. (1) 212 563 3200 www.circleline42.com |
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| Fare range/ destinations |
Free |
$35-$75 |
Cruises start at $25 for adults. |
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| Operating hours | Every 20-30 minutes daily, but less frequent between midnight and 6.00 am |
Sun -Thurs 11.00 am - midnight, Fri - Sat 11.00 am – 1.00 am. Year round except in extreme temperatures. |
Year-round for Full Island Cruise and May-October for Liberty Cruise. |
* Remarks: The local currency is US dollar "$"
Local Language
Learn more about local language from below.
| English | Local language |
| Uptown | Between 59th & 96th Street |
| Midtown | Between 30th & 59th Street |
| Downtown | Below 30th Street |
| East Side | Area between Central Park and East River |
| West Side | Area between Central Park and Hudson River |
| Boss | What the locals will call you when they don't know your name |
| My bad | My mistake |
| Aiight | Alright |
| Phat | Cool |
| 'Sup, Wazzup, Whaddup | How are you today? |
| Yo | Hello |
| A slice | A piece of pizza |
| Fugget about it | You're welcome. No problem. |
| Five boroughs | Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island |
Business and Finance
You'll find the famous charging bull on Wall Street. This narrow, busy street at the southern tip of Manhattan is home to the New York Stock Exchange and crowded with stockbrokers, investment bankers, hedge fund managers and analysts. Wall Street is the heart of New York's financial district and is often synonymous with "corporate America."
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