REPORT OF THE NEW YORK CITY

New York City is located on the eastern coast of the United States about 1000 miles north of Florida and 200 miles South of Boston. It is situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, and is divided into five districts called boroughs. Long Island stretches almost 100 miles to the east of New York City and the state of New Jersey lies just across the Hudson River to the west. The "Big Apple", as the city is often called, is the largest city in the US with over 7 million residents. It is filled with a diverse mixture of inhabitants including immigrants from many countries.

Some of its many neighborhoods, such as Chinatown, Little Italy, and Spanish Harlem reflect the rich ethnic heritages of the resident's original homelands.

Manhattan borough, the business and commercial center of New York City, is situated on a large island in the middle of the Hudson River. Just south of it, across the main harbor, lies the borough of Staten Island, a large residential community. Across the East River branch of the Hudson, the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens are situated on the western tip of Long Island.

The borough of Bronx is on the mainland to the north. New Jersey lies across the Hudson to the west

Navigation in Manhattan is not difficult as long as you remember compass directions and use the proper terminology. Subways and Busses go "uptown" when heading north to the higher numbered streets and go "downtown" when heading south. They go to the "East Side" or the "West Side" when crossing the island. Building Numbers, especially on the avenues, often do not follow a logical pattern. When asking directions, always try to specify the nearest intersection of streets and avenues. For example: "On Broadway, near 42nd Street" or "near Third and fifty fourth".


Central Park is a well-known oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the big city. New Yorkers and visitors are drawn to the park to relax, play and take in the landscaped surroundings

BROKLYN, QUEENS, THE BRONX AN STATEN ISLANDA ARE BEDROOM COMUMUNITIES
Brooklyn is across the East River on the southwestern tip of Long Island. It is accessible via bridge or tunnel. This borough is nearly four times as large as Manhattan Island and has a population of about four million. It is one of the primary bedroom communities for New York City. Unlike Manhattan, there are few tall buildings in Brooklyn. Typically, the tree-lined streets are filled with brownstone townhouses and small apartment buildings. There are very few hotels in Brooklyn, but those few offer a quiet alternative to the noisy hectic streets of Manhattan. Coney Island Beach and Amusement park are located along the southern shore and John F. Kennedy Airport lies just east of Brooklyn

Queens is north of Brooklyn on the tip of Long Island. It is also a residential community with many high-rise apartment complexes. LaGuardia airport, Shea Stadium and the crumbling ruins of the old World's Fair are located there. There are a few hotels near the airport. The Bronx is another mainly residential community almost due north of Manhattan on the mainland. The large and impressive Bronx Zoo is located there.
Staten Island is due south of Manhattan across the main harbor basin. It is most easily reached via the Staten Island ferry from Battery Park on the southern tip of Manhattan. The ferry ride offers spectacular views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty and is absolutely free for all pedestrians. Staten Island has a small town atmosphere with many single-family homes.

THREE AIRPORTS SERVE NEW YORK CITY
There are three major airports near New York City. John F Kennedy (JFK) airport is on Long Island about 12 miles east of Manhattan. LaGuardia is in Queens about 6 miles from downtown and Newark airport is across the Hudson river in New Jersey about 12 miles to the southwest of the city. Ready access is available from each airport via taxi or bus. Public transportation is excellent in New York City. Busses, subway trains and taxis provide the most convenient means of transportation. New York City is one of the few cities in the USA with adequate train service. Commuter trains cover most of the nearby communities and neighboring states. Longer distance passenger trains travel the east coast corridor and go to many major cities across the country.






NEW YORK IS THE “CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS¨

New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It is often called "the city that never sleeps." In fact, Times Square at midnight seems more vibrant and active than most other cities at noon. New York has many tourist attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the United Nations headquarters, the Empire State building and over 300 museums. It is renown for its wide variety of entertainments including the world famous Broadway theaters. There are over 30,000 restaurants in New York City plus countless bars and clubs. If you like big cities and lots of excitement, the Big Apple is a great place to visit


Broadway and Times Square
New York is known as the greatest theatre town in the USA. Times Square and Broadway Avenue are at the heart of the New York City Theater District. Visit our Broadway page to learn where to see the shows and how to find the bargain seats!
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STATE OF LIBERTY
One of the best-known U.S. landmarks, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of emigrants to the United States. It is located on a small island in the harbor off the southern tip of Manhattan. You can take an excursion boat from Battery Park to see the big lady up close and to visit the immigrations museum on nearby Ellis Island

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STATEN ISLAND FERRY
The Staten Island Ferry is the best sightseeing bargain in New York City. The one-hour round-trip ride to Staten Island and back takes you across New York harbor with a great view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty. The price is absolutely free for all pedestrians!


EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

New York City is one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. The World Trade Center Towers are sadly missing, but the Empire State Building still dominates midtown. The many tall buildings in Manhattan paint an architectural history of the development of this great metropolis.










MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

Hundreds of museums and art galleries are scattered around Manhattan. They include the world famous Metropolitan Museum of Art located in "museum row" along the eastern edge of Central Park and the American Museum of Natural History located on the west side of the park. There are also such diverse offerings as the Jewish Museum, the Fire Museum, the Asia Society Galleries, the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and the International Center for Photography. There are so many museums that we cannot attempt to name them all on this page.

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM


UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS

The international headquarters for the United Nations is located between First Avenue and the East River from 42nd Street to 48th Street. This international enclave is actually a self governing territory with its own security service and post office. It provides guided tours in twenty different languages. Tours are held seven days a week between 9:30 AM and 4:45 PM except in winter when they close on weekends. Call ahead to check for tour times in your native language.