New York City Subway

New York City is the place where everything and anything can be found. It is widely known for its constant movement, holding true to its nickname as “The City that Never Sleeps”. Famous for its remarkable landmarks, endless history, iconic museums, and diverse culture it is not a secret why it has become an ideal location for films and sitcoms to set in. Some of these medias truly capture what it means to live in New York City, while others do not. However, the majority of the popular culture…

• The subway is an underground railroad that is used by many New Yorkers. The subway is one of the most important modes of transportation in New York City. Every day is a different day in the subways. The subway has 27 different lines, and these different lines are A, C, E, B, D, F, M, G, L, J, Z, N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and S. The subway was created in 1904, and ever since, the subway has been one of the fastest and cheapest transportation in New York City to get around. • The…

Bridge for Stunning Views of the Manhattan Skyline Your trip to New York won’t be complete without a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge connects two of New York’s most well-known Boroughs—Manhattan and Brooklyn. No matter when time you visit, you will be impressed by the gorgeous views of New York. The bridge is just a little over a mile long, so it is a great way to take a break from public transportation and explore the city by foot. The bridge offers a designated pedestrian walkway…

Neighborhood Profile: DUMBO One of Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods, DUMBO is now a hotbed for tech, media, retail, art galleries and creative services companies in New York City. Once an industrial enclave situated on the Brooklyn waterfront, the neighborhood now boasts one of the highest concentrations of technology and new media companies in the city. As with many other Brooklyn neighborhoods, DUMBO has undergone rapid changes in recent years. Overview DUMBO, short for Down Under Manhattan…

I knew I wanted to take The New York Experience from the first moment I heard about it. I heard stories of students sitting in four-hour lectures, learning about things they didn’t even care about. I always was fascinated by New York City since I have always thought of it as the capital of the world. I grew up in Queens, NY so I was no stranger to the city. Every Christmas or special occasion my family and I visited Manhattan and every one of those visits I fell in love with the lights and the…

When you affiliate anything with New York City it is typically the exceptional structures that penetrate the sky or the congested walkways with people anxious to shop in the acclaimed stores in which famous people abide. The voices of the ceaseless attractions get out and conceal you in their amazement. The lanes are loaded with a climate that is similar to a child on a shopping spree in Dylan’s Candy Bar. Despite the fact that your feet perspire from the nonstop strolling, you get yourself…

NEW YORK CITY! You know, when I see New York City, there’s a lot that goes on there. Fast-food restaurants, overpriced sporting events at the Madison Square Garden, and not to mention the millions of people that maybe from an aerial shot look like tiny ants working within their colony. I’m excited to be there and it never gets boring when I go to the same food spots there. The adrenaline rush from walking through a train station that lies in front of one of the largest buildings in the world…

During the holidays New York City is one of the most breathtaking places to visit. There is something for everyone to see and experience. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve the city is charged with the bustle and excitement of the holiday season. The festivities extend from Rockefeller center to Manhattan to New Jersey. Which means a lot of traffic, dreary taxi rides, crowded subway cars, or a sea of tourists and locals walking briskly to reach their destination. Must – See Events The Macy’s…

Growing up in Queens, I have always been inspired and enthralled by the layers of individuality that every New Yorker wears so well. Performing on stages where actors of all ages gave me advice not only on acting (I participated in City Light’s education programs), but also on life itself. I spent my weekends taking art classes in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and meeting other kids my age who loved art. I spent my time after school in the Queens Library talking to librarians and writing…

borough of New York, visitors will discover a storied and idyllic green space known as Central Park. This highly famed attraction was first built in 1857, and originally only encompassed 778 acres. After a time, the popularity of the park forced an expansion to the current 843 acres that it now holds. As a celebrated collaboration between the architect Calvert Vaux and landscape designer Frederick Law Olmsted, Central Park is the most visited urban public park in all of the United States. New…