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What’s New in New York PDF
Written by Katherine Harmon   
Take a spin—or a stroll—around New York City these days and you’d hardly know the country is in the grip of a legitimate recession. The streets are still jammed with careening cabs; the sidewalks are still packed with tourists and the locals who love to loathe them; and the bars are certainly still bumping. So what’s changed? For one, New York City is actually getting cheaper. You might still end up paying $12 for a to-go Midtown salad, but if you know where to look, the deals are out there on everything from rents to roach traps. Alright, subway fare did jump 25 cents, but what can you do?
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Brooklyn Heights PDF
Written by Katherine Harmon   
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  ife in Brooklyn Heights is as haut as Brooklyn gets. Not necessarily in terms of elevation—it’s only about 85 feet above sea level to Sunset Park’s 200—but definitely on the poshness scale. Brownstones, townhouses and lovely apartment buildings adorn the peaceful, tree-lined streets. Pedigreed parents and polished professionals enjoy leisurely jaunts to precious corner cafes.

Brooklyn Heights perches above New York Harbor between Cobble Hill, downtown Brooklyn and DUMBO. More specifically, from the Brooklyn Bridge in the north down to Atlantic Ave. and from the East River out to Court St./Cadman Plaza W.
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Great walking city PDF
Written by Katherine Harmon   
One phrase not in New Yorkers’ vocabulary is: You can’t get there from here. And unless “there” is LaGuardia Airport, you can probably make it there on foot.

Though it might be exhausting and physically uncomfortable (read: blisters) for a while, walking in New York is an unavoidable mode of transportation. It’s also the best urban education you can get.

You know those infuriating people who can pop out of the subway and magically know which direction to go? That can be you—after just a little bit of legwork. 

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The Two-Train Rule PDF
Written by Douglas Davis   

Notice the toll that riding all over town takes on you as you traverse this enormous city in search of your new home.

Remember this when you consider a long commute or a commute that requires more than one mode of transportation, such as two trains or one train and one bus. There is an opportunity cost to consider. The obvious benefit of living in one of the hot Manhattan neighborhoods is an easier commute. On the other hand, you'll be paying higher rent. Far higher, in some cases. If you work on Wall Street and earn a huge salary and work long hours, living close to home in an expensive apartment makes perfect sense. If you're an artist who thrives on the energy of New York but can't afford downtown living, you'll pay much less by choosing to live in Astoria, for example. In this case you'll be paying less with money than time.

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Is NYC safe? PDF
Written by Douglas Davis   

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As you are traveling about the city, it will probably seem aggressive. And it can be. But it’s also quite safe, despite some of dangers—atypical and typical—of a big city.  
Atypical dangers have much to do with the mere congestion of NYC. Everyone is fighting for a small space in the hustle bustle of the city, and almost everyone seems to be in a hurry. Jaywalking is something of a regional pastime for New Yorkers. But while crossing the street wherever you desire, don’t forget to stay alert for speeding bread trucks or taxis, which show no interest in slowing down so as not to hit you. 
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