Questions tagged [new-york-city]
Questions about New York City, the largest city in the United States, located in the Northeast in the State of New York.
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Where can I get information on freighter travel?
I want to go from New York City to any destination in Europe on a freighter. The only place I've found information for doing this requires a round trip. I don't want to go round trip. I want to ...
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Getting from New York JFK airport to Manhattan, without the sneaky airtrain exit fee?
The last time I flew into JFK, I took the "free" AirTrain from the terminal out to the subway. I was rather surprised and annoyed, on getting to the subway transfer, to discover that it wasn't free ...
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ESTA controls when travelling within two states in the US
I understand that ESTA travellers are allowed to travel and can also go the Automated Passport Control (APC) in certain airports. But once I have arrived in a state (e.g. NY) and then would like to go ...
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Rooftop bar in Manhattan?
Currently I'm in New York. I'm looking for a rooftop bar that provides a great overview about Manhattan, but is still affordable. (20 dollar for cocktail at maximum.) Additionally, I want to go there ...
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What publicly accessible tall buildings are good for views & photography in Manhattan?
There was a similar question for London... but what about New York City?
I'm mainly thinking (Midtown) Manhattan, but feel free to recommend awesome vantage points elsewhere in NYC too. If going to ...
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New York airports: JFK vs. EWR/Newark?
We're traveling to New York for a week in February. We will be flying with Lufthansa, landing on a Saturday evening around 20:00 and staying in Manhattan. The flight times and prices to John F. ...
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Is there an official New York City architecture tour?
Every time I visit Chicago, I love taking one of the tours offered by the Chicago Architecture Foundation. These tours are excellent, run by enthusiasts, and take different forms. There are walking ...
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How to get a tax refund for computer accessories purchased on a visit to USA?
I am about to buy two Mac accessories in the Apple Store in Manhattan which cost a total of $98 before tax.
I would like to get a refund for the tax before I get back to Europe.
My question is what ...
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Where will my bus be at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York?
I am using Greyhound to go from NY to DC. I don't see on my ticket where exactly my bus will be. Is this information on my ticket somewhere or do I just go to Port Authority and ask? This is my first ...
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What is the most cost effective means of parking in NYC for 3-4 days
I am planning a road trip to NYC. I am trying to determine how I should park. I plan on staying in Manhattan in central tourist area. I also plan on driving in, and not using my car until my stay is ...
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What is the fastest way to get from Newark Airport to Penn Station, New York? (Excluding cabs)
It seems like a cab would be the fastest way, but traffic could potentially screw this up, so what's the fastest train route?
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My flight was just canceled two weeks before the date
Expedia just informed me that my flight with Ukrainian International Airlines was canceled. I'm flying from NYC to Kiev. This is an important business trip and I ordered tickets 2 months ago. Expedia ...
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NYC–Montreal and NYC–Toronto overland
I was thinking of going from NYC to Montreal, and the first thing that sprang to mind is taking a train.
The distance is about 530 km (330 mi) beelining or 595 km by road—not much more than Madrid ...
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Can I park at JFK and use AirTrain if I am not flying?
I'm seeing a show in NYC on Sat. (driving in from Virginia) and looking for the best place to park, i.e. not NYC. My husband suggested parking at JFK Airport. Can I park there and take AirTrain to ...
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UK visa in NY (Indian Citizen)
I took all the steps as shown in the gov.uk link to Apply for a UK visa in the USA.
Apply online
Paid fees
Go to your appointment
Post your application
For #4 I sent my application to following ...
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Options to/from from Newark (NJ) airport and Penn Station (NY) at 6pm and 10am
I am flying into Newark airport (NJ) on Tuesday and should arrive about 5:45 pm. I will need to get to a hotel that is pretty close (5 min walk) to Penn Station. What is the best/easiest way to travel ...
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Is the NYC CityPASS a good deal?
I'm planning on visiting New York City. Is the NYC CityPASS as good a deal as they say it is (40% savings)?
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Are DSLR cameras permitted in the Empire State Building?
I'm currently planning a trip to New York and have been looking at the website for the empire state building and noticed the following
The items listed are not permitted in the Empire State ...
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Where is a tripod allowed from high up in New York City?
The title says it all. I'd like to make a time-lapse video in New York City, but most buildings do not allow tripods. Does anyone know where I can use one 'from above'?
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Airbnb host cancelled 1 week in advance, what can I do about it?
we are/were about to travel to New York city as a party of 5 next week from the Netherlands. We booked an airbnb in December 2022. The city of New York has announced later to crack down on airbnb ...
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Jain food options in NYC (Wall Street)
I will be travelling to NYC in June and will be staying in the Wall Street area. I follow a strict Jain diet (i.e. strict vegetarian with no onion, garlic, potato, or eggs in any food preparation) and ...
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I've got five hours in NY, what places can I visit in that time?
My flight lands around 3PM at JFK and my connecting flight departs to Orlando at 8PM in the evening.
Will that give me enough time to visit one/any places in New York City?
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What is the schedule of the free 'car rental shuttle' at JFK?
An answer on the question "Getting from New York JFK airport to Manhattan, without the sneaky airtrain exit fee?" suggests that there is a free shuttle between the car rental parking lot at JFK and ...
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Connecting time at JFK
We have an International flight leaving JFK at terminal 4 (South African Airways) at 11.40am... and our connecting flight arriving on Delta arriving at 8.55am at Terminal 3 (there are 2 of us ...
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New York City from Newark airport
I am a small town country girl traveling to NYC alone for the first time. I will be arriving at the Newark airport.
How do I get to Manhattan from there?
What is the best mode of transportation?
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I booked an Airbnb in NYC, what do I risk?
I booked an Airbnb accomodation for a 9 days stay for 2 people in september 2023.
I didn't know what the regulations of the city where at the time, and now I'm worried.
The accomodation seems to be a ...
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Public transportation considerations for children in North Eastern USA
My wife and I will be going to Fairfield, CT in April with our 2 kids (2yo and 9mo), we might be going to NYC for a day or two.
My question comes with public transportation and the kids, I know if ...
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What is a good visa agent for obtaining a Chinese visa from the NY consulate? [closed]
As a followup to an earlier question: I'm planning to travel to China shortly, and I'm looking into visa agents - those companies that will accept your passport and application documents by FedEx or ...
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Is Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA a good home base for sightseeing?
Is this area a good homebase for sightseeing in New York? To be more concrete: How long do I need by public transport to the major sights? How much does this cost? Is it a safe area in New York?
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Can I buy tickets to Crown of Statue of Liberty on premise?
I couldn't book tickets in advance through the website. As I checked now the date are already booked.
So I want to know whether I can but tickets on premise to the cruise and to visit the crown of ...
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Hotel near Newark airport (EWR) for early morning use
I am arriving at Newark airport (EWR) at 6 in the morning, and my next flight is late in the evening. I would like to get a few hours of sleep after I arrive (and don't want to pay too much for it, ...
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Tourist speeding fine in USA
I got stop for speeding in United States (New York City) and I was issued a summons stating my offence. I was than told to mail it back to the court, stating if I plead guilty or not. I did so when I ...
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Quarantining process in JFK/NYC?
Assuming I tested negative today for covid and I arrive at JFK the day after tomorrow, how does the 3-day quarantine process work? I'll be in NYC for 5 days.
So I arrive at JFK airport: do I have to ...
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Where can I find an overview about concerts in Toronto, Montreal and New York?
I'm looking for a site that lists all of the big concerts that take place during August and September in Toronto, New York and Montreal.
Is there anything like that?
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Which is the best way to go from La Guardia to Manhattan
I want to know which way is the best in terms of money, comfort and speed to go from La Guardia airport to Manhattan(Time Square).
Extra info:
I am going with 3 other people, so we are 4 in total.
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How to safely find an holiday apartment for renting in NYC?
We get horror stories about apartment renting in the US in the papers here in Australia periodically. However we're potentially looking to stay in NYC over New Year's with a few friends, so apartment ...
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Airbnb vs hostel near Manhattan. Is Aibnb very selective? [closed]
I am looking for a hostel or a hostel alternative to stay in from Nov 11 - Nov 14th near Columbia. I noticed some good suggestions in a previous thread. Airbnb offers in the area are very competitive ...
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Layover in New York city
As a UE citizen with American B1/B2 visa I have 10 h layover in NY before I travel to Rio. Is it possible to leave an airport after I arrive from Europe and then check in again after layover?
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2-hour layover between flights, LaGuardia to JFK
My flight lands at LaGuardia from Fort Worth but then my next flight to Bermuda is from JFK on a Sunday. I'm landing at 3pm and taking off at 5.10pm... Is this possible in August?
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Best way to get from Laguardia to Penn Station at 10:30pm (and back)?
I am flying into Laguardia airport (NY) and should arrive about 10:15pm. I will need to get to a hotel that is pretty close (5 min walk) to Penn Station. What are my options to do that?
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USA immigration JFK or Seattle? [duplicate]
I am an Indian living in Belgium. I am travelling to Seattle via New York JFK airport from Brussels. I am travelling with Delta for both the legs. I have 4 hours(3hr 54min) of stopover time at JFK.
My ...
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Sending my passport as part of my Canada Visa Application
Please I need a clarification on what to do?
I was asked to submit my passport(s) by mail or in person following the instructions below;
With your passport(s), make sure you include:
the passport ...
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July 4th in NYC [closed]
Landing in NY on July 4th afternoon for a 5-day trip. Are there any July 4th festivities that are not super crowded? It seems like watching the fireworks is the #1 thing to do but I don't want to have ...
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