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Moving to New York City: The Practical Companion to Your New City, from Settling in to Stepping Out (Moving to... Series)
Moving to New York City The Practical Companion to Your New City from Settling in to Stepping Out - Moving to... Series Author:Candace Walsh This is the series for the hundreds of thousands of people -- from student to corporate executives -- who will move this year. Practical, hip, authoritative, they're part activity guide, part restaurant resource, and part pocket navigator. Included is basic information on finding or renting a home, tips on schools and neighborhoods, fun facts on... more » going out -- the kind of advice that only an insider can provide. Also included are tips and lively sidebars that help residents uncover the real heart and soul of their city, such as: Offbeat facts and city history The inside scoop on getting basic services fast -- from garbage collection to cable TV The best places for jogging, biking, or walking the dog Museums, movie theaters, and other cultural listings, including addresses and phone numbers Tips on lining up daycare, doctors, and other essential services Sidebars featuring entertaining quotes and trivia, including local slang As any resident with tell you, New York is a series of neighborhoods, each with its own unique flavor. This guide helps newcomers discover which is right for them, with the inside scoop on everything from schools, grocery shopping, and daycare, to nightclubs, personal safety, and public transportation. With this guide in hand, America's largest city will feel more like a small town.« less