Archive for July, 2007
Need help finding Blood Pudding in New York? Well, you should know that pig’s blood is illegal to sell in New York so beef’s blood will be substituted. Below are a few places that can help. * Despaña on Broome Street * Pho Sure on Christopher Street * Bayan on East 45th Street If you [...]
July 31st, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What are the fireworks rules in New York? Rules for Fireworks First, you are required to have an FDNY (FDNY Fireworks: Transport and Discharge) permit. Along with the permit, you are also required to have a certified Pyrotechnician (with license for police inspection) to discharge them. Permits for Fireworks If you need to obtain the [...]
July 30th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What are the types of plant life in New York? To learnthe different types of plant life in New York, you will want to visit FloriData.com provides an extensive listing. Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions. Share and Enjoy:
July 29th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are public barbecue sites in New York. When planning to barbecue or BBQ, please keep the following in mind. * Barbecuing is allowed in designated areas only * Coals & litter must be disposed in trash receptacles * No barbecuing is allowed under trees If you follow these few things before you fire up your [...]
July 28th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
CitySights NY At Madame Tussauds Lobby 234 West 42nd Street (Between 7th & 8th Avenue) New York, NY 10036 Tel: 1-212-812-2700 Web: CitySightsNY.com Gray Line New York 1560 Broadway, (Between ) New York, NY 10036 Tel: 1-212-445-0848 Web: GrayLineNewYork.com CitySights NY & Gray Line New York are two sightseeing double-decker bus tours in New York which offers [...]
July 27th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What is Gray Line New York? They are one of the double-decker bus tours in New York that which offers the 40 to 50 million visitors and 20 to 21 million locals of New York hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tours in Manhattan and Brooklyn as well as night tours and daily trips from New York City [...]
July 26th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are information that you need to know about garbage & recycling pickup and collection in New York City. Who All residents and businesses should dispose of their garbage and recycling properly or risk being charged under 116-18 of the New York City Administrative Code. What For bulk items, the Sanitation Department will collect up to six (6) [...]
July 25th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you in need of hourly rate hotels in New York? The Liberty Inn Hotel has fast, discreet check-in 24 hours per day and can be accessed by the A, C, E, L to 8th Avenue – 14th Street Station. It is perfect for guest needing a private encounter or relax while waiting to catch [...]
July 24th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are a few landmarks near the United Nations. You are encourage to obtain a MetroCard and explore other locations further away. * St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral * New York Yankees & Yankee Stadium * The New York Mosque * Metropolitan Museum of Art * Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture * Aguilar [...]
July 23rd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How is Toronto Canada for New York tourists? It is great and New York travellers will love it. Toronto has some great beaches and in the east of the city, there is a huge sandy beach that goes on for a couple miles and a boardwalk if you would like to walk it. A few blocks [...]
July 22nd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How do you go about changing birth names in New York? Well, if you were born William Smith, you could go by Will Smith or Bill Smith but you would not have any documents to show such a name and therefore it would be your alias. To have it change legally and have documents to [...]
July 21st, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Would you like tips on getting access to nightclubs in New York? Here is the information that you will need to enjoy New York’s nightlife. Dress Codes Nightclubs have a standard dress code and can impose a special dress code on a special event which is usually a birthday, holiday or contest night. Clothing to always [...]
July 20th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are NYC Subway Maps for Mobile Devices. If you have change of plans or dificulty getting around, they will be very helpful. iTrans NYC Subway This app is for the MTA New York City subway, and features a licensed official MTA map. To learn more and see how it stacks up, click here. NYC [...]
July 19th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Is it your anniversary, Valentines Day or a spontaneous trip to New York? If so, one of these romantic hotels in New York should be right for you. Warwick New York Hotel 65 West 54th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenue) New York, NY 10019 The Warick New York, with their romantic package, is a four (4) star [...]
July 18th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What are required permits in New York? Below are mandatory permits that are required. Parking Permit If you are in need of a parking permit due to a disability, you will need to provide the NYC Department of Transportation with certain information and documents (that will be kept confidential) before it can be issued. Performance Permit Before [...]
July 17th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you interested in street performances in New York? If so, below are a few things that you need to know to see what is required. Performance Permit Before any street performances in New York, the performer(s) must acquire the necessary permits (from the New York Police Department) if they plan to be in or near a [...]
July 16th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Interested in blocking text messages from New York? This will be helpful if you are from New York and need to block the text messages to your mobile device or is outside of New York and is getting text messages that originate from New York. Sprint PCS With Sprint PCS, you have the option of blocking text messages that [...]
July 15th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you seeking affordable UK Flights to New York? You will want to know about the following sites. Kayak Kayak is a service that helps to find cheap and book airline tickets. Skyscanner Skyscanner is a service that helps millions of United Kindom users a month find the cheapest flights around the world by searching [...]
July 14th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Looking for some affordable hotels for City Winery? Below is what’s available to you in the area. Holiday Day Inn Soho 138 Lafayette Street (Between Howard & Canal Street) New York, NY, 10013 The Holiday Inn on Lafayette in Soho (right next to Canal Street and all the awesome shopping) is a nice, clean, hotel [...]
July 13th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What are umbrella etiquettes to know in NYC? The etiquettes list below and places with umbrella restrictions will be helpful on a rainy day or very sunny day when exploring New York. Places in New York State Mets Stadium & Yankee Stadium (which has camera restrictions) are two locations in New York State that allows umbrellas of all shapes [...]
July 12th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Here is a listing of charities for NY auto donations. Is there another that we should add? Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions. A Broader Living Experience Abuse Victim Hotline, Inc. Achievekids African Child Care Association, Inc. AIDS Emergency Fund Alliance For Children’s Rights Alliance For Technology [...]
July 11th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What are some monikers for New York City? Below are a few official and unofficial names that you will hear from the locals and those who love the city. * Gotham * Empire City * Manhattan * New York, New York * The Big Apple * The Capital of the World * The Center of [...]
July 10th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How do you travel between NY Area Airports and Cooperstown, NY? John F. Kennedy Airport The first thing you will need to do is get from JFK to Penn Station, New York. Once you have gotten to Manhattan, your best solution between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY is via bus as passenger trains currently do not [...]
July 9th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Looking for Hotels for Teens in Atlantic City, NJ? You are not the only one so we checked around the State of New Jersey to see what we could find and came up with the following. To reserve a room through Hotels.com, see reviews and current rates, please click on the name of the hotel. Are you [...]
July 8th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How are New York Museums on major holidays? Some museums are closed on major holidays which is unfortunate. On holidays, locals and visitors of New York would more take part in the current holiday celebration and would not be at the museums so there would be less crowds and possible provide a better learning and [...]
July 7th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Looking for areas in Nassau County? Below you will find Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places in Nassau County. Albertson, Alden Manor, Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Bayville, Bellmore, Bethpage, Brookville, Carle Place, Cedarhurst, East Hills, East Meadow, East Norwich, East Rockaway, East Williston, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Glen Head, [...]
July 6th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Do you need help choosing shoes for New York? See below for features that you want to have on your footwear. Comfort In New York, you will be doing lots of walking or standing so be sure to have comfortable shoes to help in your exploration. If you plan to avoid walking a lot by using the subway, [...]
July 5th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
There are a lot of New York City attractions for locals and visitors to see. To see what you may visit during your stay, please check the list below. American Museum of Natural History Bodies…The Exhibition Bronx Museum of the Arts Bronx Zoo Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn Children’s Museum Brooklyn Historical Society Brooklyn Museum Carnegie Hall [...]
July 4th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you looking for free internet in New York? Well you have a few options. Dial Up Service MetConnect is New York City’s Free Internet Service Provider and provides: * No burdensome advertising banners * No privacy invading tracking software * No mandatory links to be clicked * No time limits Hot Spot Service Bryant Park [...]
July 3rd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are locations for Lyle & Scott Clothing in New York. Aloha Rag New York 505 Greenwich Street (Between Spring & Canal Street) New York, NY 10013 P: 1-212-925-0882 Aloha Rag New York carries Lyle & Scott on their website and location near Canal Park in New York. Join us in our New York Forum if [...]
July 2nd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are New York E-ZPass Customer Service Centers. Please note that these locations do not provide sightseeing discount passes for New York that is used for cashless entry into New York City attractions. Albany Four Executive Park Drive Albany, NY 12203-3717 The Albany Service Center is located in Executive Park, behind Stuyvesant Plaza, off Western [...]
July 1st, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off