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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Is there a home of New York-style pizza in NYC?
Much like how when visiting Buffalo, and trying to get a bite of Buffalo Wings, anybody can go to any bar or restaurant to try one, but the "original" wings are at the Anchor Bar. Or, for example, if ...
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NY Subway: What does it mean if a train stop is greyed out?
From a metro map I picked up in NYC:
The Cortlandt St stop was greyed out. I happened to wander near the station near the WTC Memorial, but it seems it was locked for some unknown reason.
What does ...
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Is there a difference between an Express MetroCard and a non-Express MetroCard?
I'm a bit confused here.
I recently went on a trip to NYC. I took a 7-day Metro Pass (no express), since I was there for 5 days.
It seems that on the third day, I took an express train on accident....
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Any experience with the "Extremely limited pedestal reservations" for statue of liberty at the ticket office?
I am planning a trip to New York (family of 4 adults + 1 baby) and obviously would like to visit the Statue of Liberty. I did not get the tickets in advance, and with two weeks remaining for the trip, ...
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Lyme disease treatment for tourists in the state of New York [closed]
I live in Dubai and on my visit to Upstate New York, I have contracted Lyme disease. Where can I go for treatment?
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Checking MetroCard balance outside?
Is it possible to check my MetroCard balance outside of the subway in New York? For example, if I'm far away from a subway station while waiting for a bus.
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Mobile internet in New York City
I will be staying in New York City for a week, and I am wondering about Internet access. Using my own SIM it will cost me $26 / day for 50 MiB, then $3 for every MiB after that. That quickly becomes ...
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5-day training in NYC
I have a tourist visa in the US and was planning to return months from now, but it will be just for 2 weeks. 1 week vacation and I have seen a course in coursehorse.com for application development ...
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Good getaway place from NYC for some peace and quiet? [closed]
Been in NYC most of my life, have worked in the city for over a decade now. Lately I've been getting burnt out, and ideally, I'd like to get away for a week, hopefully somewhere not too far, that's ...
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Are there any Starbucks locations open after 11pm in the West Village?
I did a search online but couldn't find an accurate list. Anybody know of a list by neighbourhood that is up-to-date?
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Newark Airport (EWR) to Manhattan - Air Train suspended
I'm going to NY in June 2014 while AirTrain will be suspended due to repair work. Is there still any not-depending-on-traffic way to go to Penn Station, NewYork?
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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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How are intersections between two numbered streets named in New York?
There are a number of places in New York—for example, Manhattan, Park Slope, and northwestern Queens—where the streets running in both directions are numbered. What’s the convention for which number ...
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Gospel church in New York City
It would be fun to visit a gospel church (is this the proper name?) when in New York City. What churches with great music and some atmosphere are there to choose from. I read somewhere that Harlem may ...
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Flea markets in the New York City area
It is always fun to visit flea markets when travelling. What are the major options for doing this in the New York City area? We may consider travelling (preferrably by public transportation) around an ...
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Amusement parks in the New York City area
What are our options for amusement parks in the New York City area? We will be staying in Union City on the other side of Hudson River and may consider a one hour commute (preferrably by public ...
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Rechecking baggage for AA flight Paris-->New York-->Boston [duplicate]
I'll soon be flying from Paris, France (Charles de Gaulle Airport) to New York, USA with a connecting flight to Boston, USA. The flight is with American Airlines.
Will I need to claim and then ...
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Travel (living) cost in the US for two weeks (New York and Los Angeles) [closed]
PLEASE NOTE that this question is more about finding out people's experience. I would appreciate it if someone shares his/her experience during US travel. I am open to anything.
I will be visiting US ...
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When to arrive for a NBA game?
We are going to a basketball game when visiting New York (Knicks vs Raptors at the Madison Square Garden). The game starts at 8:00 PM. When is a good time to arrive at the arena?
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Does it make more sense to drive or fly from Orlando to NYC?
Taking in mind that time and money should be considered. (rent car, sleeping place)
Should not take more than 1-2 days, should cost the least possible.
Train ? plane ? car ? RV ?
For those with ...
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Am I likely to get a cheaper flight with a long layover?
I want to go to NYC in April. The current price is ~£530 return direct.
I was wondering if it is cheaper for a layover in another country, even if this requires me getting 4+ tickets. I have heard of ...
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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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Boro cab service in New York City
New York City recently added a separate hail cab service for the outer boros and Manhattan north of 110th street.
The information I can't find is how does this work for the New York airports?
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Tours of Abandoned stations of New York's Subway
I have found a list on NYCSubway.org of abandoned stations of the New York's Subway.
Some of them look pretty amazing like the closed City Hall Station.
I just wonder if there are tours available of ...
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Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?
I have nothing but fond memories of the children show Sesame Street, and I know that it's filmed somewhere in New York. Is there a way to visit the actual set? As part of a guided tour would be ideal, ...
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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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Can I be part of the audience in The Daily Show as a tourist?
The Daily Show with John Stewart is filmed in New York City. How can someone be in the audience of the show?
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Transiting from Ghana to Trinidad via U.S.A
I will be booking a flight from Ghana to Trinidad and Tobago but the flight will first go through the U.S.A. The layover time at the JFK airport is quite long and I will like to have a short tour of ...
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Gossip Girl Locations in NYC
I am hoping to go to NYC soon and want to know the top places to visit while I'm there. I am obsessed with Gossip Girl and want to go to those locations in the TV series.
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How bad is traffic from Boston to New York City on New Years Eve?
I'm not trying to drive into NYC, but I am curious about the highways. In particular I'm trying to get to Larchmont, NY.
Does it get better or worse close to midnight or after midnight? About how ...
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Storing luggage for a few hours near Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Before I head home on Saturday, I want to tour upper Manhattan for one last time.
My bus leaves from Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and my carry bag is very heavy to carry with me during the tour ...
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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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Touring New York City, USA on a student's budget [closed]
I will be going to Manhattan for a presentation at Columbia and the flight (roundtrip Caltech/Burbank) will be reimbursed and accommodation will be paid for two days (duration of presentation). After ...
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Is it necessary to book an airport-to-private shuttle in advance?
We will be landing in Newark airport (New York).
I know there are door-to-door services such as SuperShuttle that offer to book online. Is there a point to it? Would we skip a line? Save money?
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What are my options on receiving medical help as a tourist sick in the NY?
I'm a Canadian citizen if that makes any difference, but I've gotten sick while being in NYC without insurance and I wanted to know what are the services, prices etc. as a tourist seeking help. Is ...
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Traveling in New York City during the marathon - how should I plan?
I'll be traveling in New York City during the marathon. How should I plan around that event? I assume that getting to and around the neighborhoods that the course passes through will be challenging ...
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Looking for beach in Long Island, accessible by transit from NYC
Are there any beaches in Long Island that one can get to purely by a combination of the NYC Subway, LIRR, and a short walk or some kind of shuttle bus for the last mile?
I'd be going there from ...
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Which smartphone apps have you found particularly useful when travelling (especially in New York)? [closed]
Which smartphone apps have you found useful when travelling? I'm thinking of travel-assistance (timetables. plans etc), finding interesting sights and eating-places, tips and tricks, virtual tour-...
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What are the risks of using Airbnb in New York?
Context: I'm 29, travelling solo to San Francisco & New-York for the first time. I have a budget of around $140-170 a night. I'll be doing a week in each but my concern pertains mostly to New York ...
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Safety: What data is available on crime in NYC in 2013?
After the recent hate crime in the Village (just an example) which I thought was rather safe I wanted to do some research into which intersections/streets/'hoods have higher crime rates. I seek ...
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Can I expedite a Schengen Visa appointment for consulates in the US?
I live in the USA and hope to travel to Spain in ~6 weeks.
My citizenship requires a Schengen visa for traveling to Spain.
Applying for the Schengen visa requires making an appointment and appearing ...
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Overnight layover in New York airports
I have a flight with Iberia from Spain coming into JFK (New York - JF Kennedy) Terminal 7 at 9:15pm, and because of a change of plans I need to book a flight to Atlanta from there. However, there are ...
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Where can I buy same-day tickets for Broadway shows?
I'm travelling to New York in July and was looking at going to a Broadway musical. Tickets are more expensive than I thought for the major Broadway shows. I understand there are same-day ticket booths ...
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Is it possible to go on a tour of the Stack Exchange headquarters?
On the Stack exchange network, podcast, blogs, and more, we hear a lot about the team at Stack Exchange Inc. headquarters in New York City, the work environment and the like.
We were discussing this ...
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Waiting time in queues for Empire State Building
How long do you have to queue for going up the Empire State Building in general? As I've seen, they offer a special ticket where you are allowed to skip the elevator queue, but you have to queue for ...
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Whalewatching around New York City
Where can I go for whalewatching in/around(travel time ~1 h) New York City? I will be there in mid of July and i heared, that the whalewatching season starts at the beginning of July.
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What are the various types of tickets for Empire State Building?
I will be in New York City this summer and of course I want to go on top of the Empire State Building. But as I discovered, there are several ticket categories (VIP, VIP Express, Standard) with each ...
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Discount Subway/Other Ticket options for New York City for Students?
Which public transportation ticket would you recommend (cheap and with unlimited rides within the City of New York, especially Manhattan) for two guys who want to visit NYC only (no suburbs) this ...
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Is it possible to cycle from Manhattan to Williamsburg, Brooklyn on cycle paths only? [closed]
Is it possible to cycle from Manhattan to Williamsburg, Brooklyn on cycle paths only? Or do you need to ride on normal roads as well?
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What's the closest airport to the Flatiron District and Chelsea neighbourhood in NY?
There are three airports so I wanted to know which one is the closest to the Flatiron and Chelsea? Also, what the fastest way to get to each neighbourhood from the airport?
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