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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Visiting the statue of Liberty
I will be staying in a hotel called Days Inn and Suites Jamaica JFK airport 9566 Tuckerton st, Jamaica and I will be with my wife and 3yrs old kid. What is the best way to visit the statue of Liberty ...
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Arriving NYC 4pm, departing 9am; is a Statue of Liberty visit possible?
I will arrive in New York JFK airport on a Monday at about 4 pm. My next flight will be from Newark at 9 am the next day.
Would it be possible to visit the Statue of Liberty and how much would that ...
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Stairwell inside The Met Manhattan
I am planning my first trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I have all the galleries I want to see charted out, and I almost have an optimal path through The Met. But I have a specific question.
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Does the PATH train keep to schedule?
I think that almost all New Yorkers know that the subway schedule (not real-time arrivals) is almost always worthless - I wouldn't be surprised if many people didn't even know that there is a schedule....
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Do NJT buses accept more than exact change?
I'm considering taking NJT bus 62 to the airport from the West Village (in combination with the PATH train, which takes Metrocards, so that's easy). I've see online that the bus accepts only exact ...
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NYC to Centralia [closed]
How can I get from New York City to Centralia, PA the easiest/quickest?
By car is estimated at around 2 hours 45 minutes, are there better methods available?
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Travelling by Greyhound for the first time [duplicate]
We will be travelling in September 2017 by Greyhound from New York City to Buffalo with no transfers. The tickets are already booked online. Our departure time is 8.00 am from the Port Authority. We ...
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Is there a roof-top bar in the Empire State building?
My wife and I plan to visit New York for the first time in a couple of days.
A friend of us told us that instead of going to the top of the Empire State building (which implies long waiting times and ...
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Transit to Monroe NJ on weekends
This is my first question on this site, sorry if it isn't appropriate.
I'm trying to find the best way to get from Brooklyn, NY to Monroe, NJ, or at least as close as possible, by public transit, on ...
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Good movie/cinema theaters in Manhattan for sleeping through a movie?
I have an unusual plan for spending a Sunday night in Manhattan -- I'll be busy until 11pm or so, and my flight leaves at 6am from Newark. This means I'll likely have to leave Manhattan by 3am at the ...
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Is the Tiffany yellow diamond on display?
Is the Tiffany yellow diamond on display at the Tiffany store on 5th ave. in Manhattan?
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When does NYC East River Ferry depart 34th st
I am planning to take the first East river ferry departing from East 34th street pier, on a Saturday.
On this schedule, all it says is that the first ferry to arrive at the e34st pier is at 6:58am. ...
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Creative ways to get from NY City to New Haven CT not using cars/vans [closed]
So far I have found(If Im wrong on the prices or times I would love to know):
Greyhound- buses from the port authority terminal
Acela- From Penn station about 1 hr 35 minutes (about $59)
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Travel to New York
We will be traveling to New York City in October. There is a flight into Newark NJ on Southwest; the hotel is near Times Square. Are we able to get into Manhattan from Newark International Airport (...
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Waiting area near 7th avenue, 27th street, New York
I am arriving at 7th avenue, 27th street, New York by a Megabus around 5.30 AM in the morning. Is there a place nearby where I can wait for my friend for 3 hours ? Again I have a flight to catch at 2 ...
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Manhattan subway for the claustrophobic
I am moderately claustrophobic. The idea of riding a jammed packed subway in Tokyo makes me nervous.
But I plan on riding the subway in NYC. Are there certain trains that are more busy and certain ...
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Book Now or Wait [closed]
I am travelling from Bologna to Philadelphia on Feb. 28 and then back to Bologna from New York on May 4. Currently, the price is 458 Euro for British Airways. However, many online forums say that ...
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Arriving at JFK (New York) Terminal 5 from SXM (Saint Martin)?
Flying from SXM nonstop to JFK via Jetblue Saturday departing 3PM local time. Will it arrive at JB terminal 5 or the international 4? I ask because terminal 4 is full of protesters, which I would ...
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Is there ample parking at the Staten Island Ferry? [closed]
I will be driving into New York City in the last week of July probably Friday the 28th.
I was considering parking my car for 4 days at a parking facility near the Staten Island ferry, and using the ...
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Are DSLR cameras permitted in NY & DC tourist attractions?
I'm travelling to NY and Washington D.C. in the near future and am contemplating which camera to bring. I've noticed that many of the museums and tourist attractions have lengthy lists of prohibitied ...
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Prepaid SIM with data USA and Europe
I'll traveling to Europe and NYC in April/May and I want to know if there is a prepaid SIM that works in all Europe (I don't know which countries I'll visit) and in NYC? I only need LTE connection.
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How to understand the following suggestions when one falls in NYC subway tracks?
Someone gave some suggestion when one falls in NYC subway tracks at http://www.villagevoice.com/news/subway-conductor-tells-you-what-to-do-if-you-fall-in-the-tracks-and-other-transit-real-talk-6679243
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JFK by Public transportation
The map indicates there are two routes from Manhattan to JFK:
E-Train to Jamaica Center, then transfer to AirTrain to JFK
A-Train to to Howard Beach, then transfer to AirTrain to JFK
My reading ...
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Will a desktop presently working on 220V still function properly in New York City at 120V? [closed]
Will my desktop work in US, given there we have 120 volts supply and here in India we have 220 volts supply in households. I'm open for workarounds as well like a switched-mode power supply change, or ...
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Does purchasing tickets for the Empire State Building in advance allow me to skip the queues?
I went to the Empire State Building today and it was obviously very busy. The queue to get in was 1h30m long so I decided to come back later, and maybe even book tickets in advance. Now, I see that ...
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Since New York doesn't have a residential parking permit system, can a tourist park in Manhattan for free?
It seems that neither New York in general nor Manhattan have any kind of residential parking system as of 2016. Does this mean that a tourist can just go and park a car in Manhattan free of charge?
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Is the Jersey City Port Imperial parking garage likely to be full during the summer?
I am planning a summer trip to Manhattan. I will be driving in.
My current favourite parking solution would be to park at Port Imperial ferry terminal, and then take the ferry over. That way I would ...
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Where, specifically, was the statue of King George III in Manhattan? Can I visit there today?
A famous image from the history of the US Revolutionary War is the pulling down of the statue of King George III in Manhattan.
Source: www.teachushistory.org
It seems pretty clear that the statue ...
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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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Manhattan Ferry/Water taxi to Brooklyn Bridge park
I will be staying in NYC in a hotel in the Times Square area.
One day I would like to go to the Brooklyn Bridge park area.
Is there are way I can do so by one boat leaving the Midtown / West 39th ...
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Can I climb up the One World Trade Center by stairs?
I'm going to New York and I thought it would be cool if I could go all the way up the One World Trade Center by stairs. When I google it I find lots of news about stair races and stuff like that, but ...
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How to find out gate number for bus at Port Authority Bus Terminal?
I'm traveling on Greyhound from New York City to Mount Laurel, NJ. This is my first time, so I'm a bit nervous. On my ticket, it says that to check the gate number at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, ...
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Taking the M60 from LGA Terminal B midday
The M60 bus picks up at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal D, then C, then B. I know in the evenings it's incredibly crowded. How is it midday?
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Architectural history of NYC for a five-year-old [duplicate]
We're heading to NYC next weekend, for my five-year-old's birthday present (his request). He's a very technically-minded child, and recently has loved asking questions about the history of buildings (...
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Travelling LaGuardia - Manhattan with children and bags
I'm headed to NYC for a few days with my wife and two children (3 and 5). We'll have four days' worth of luggage, so probably two adult rolling suitcases and each child will have a child-sized ...
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Traveling from JFK to Manhattan with 6 bags
Me and my friend will be relocating to US. We will land at New York City JFK at about 8am and our destination is in Manhattan. I am aware of transportation options like Yellow Taxi, Uber, Metros. ...
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Greyhound arrival points in NYC
Does anyone know where the Greyhound bus from Washington, DC, to New York City stops at its destination? It's not clear from the web site.
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How to get from Manhattan to JFK by subway?
How can I go to JFK Airport from the Greyhound station in Manhattan by using the subway? What are the subway stations called at the Greyhound station in Manhattan and at JFK Airport?
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Travel from New York Port authority to Brookhaven National lab via bus( or any cheap method)?
I have a chance to visit Brookhaven National lab for the remaining summer, but I am not very good with traveling. How would I get a bus to Brookhaven National lab from the New York Port Authority (8th ...
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Crime statistics of New York City neighbourhoods
This answer refers to NYC.gov as a source for crime statistics for each NYC neighbourhood. Apparently, the links is broken and I cannot find anything on the official site regarding this.
Is there any ...
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What are the least crowded times to visit the Aquarium in Brooklyn, NYC?
If having less crowds is an important consideration, when is the best time to visit Brooklyn Aquarium?
(which times of year - preferably summer, which days of week, which times of day).
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Highest point in NYC that may be reached for free?
What is the highest floor of any New York building that may be reached by the general public for free?
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JFK Airport to a hotel in NJ, Newark with my luggage? How to get there cost effectively and easily?
I am traveling to JFK New York airport from Dubai and need to go to a hotel in Clark, NJ. Please tell me what is the cost effective and easiest mode of transport as I will have my luggage with me too. ...
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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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NYC - Are advertised metrocard and tourist attraction ticket prices inclusive of tax?
I'm from the UK where tax is included in most advertised prices. I gather things are very different in the USA.
I'm visiting New York City next week, and am looking at the cost of a MetroCard and ...
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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.
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Newark (EWR) Airport to 169th street transport via subway on line F?
From the Newark Liberty International (EWR) Airport, I wish to travel to 169th street, nearest to the Jamaica Centre MTA LIRR subway station on the 'F' line.
What are the possible rail transport ...
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Jersey City Journal Square PATH parking - how do I make a reservation?
I am planning on driving to NYC, and staying in Jersey City to reduce costs.
I will be driving from my hotel to the Journal Square PATH Station to get into Manhattan everyday.
On the PATH website, ...
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where can one see columns from the world trade center? [closed]
The Texas State Cemetery has one:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_State_Cemetery#/media/File:Texas_State_Cemetery_September_11_Memorial.jpg
The National Atomic Testing Museum has one as well:
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Train Travel to Woodbury Outlet
I am in Brooklyn and planning to go to Woodbury Outlet in Central Valley, NY. How can I go there by train if possible.
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