NEW YORK CITY GUIDE
CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE
The climate of New York City is humid, subtropical. Summers are in general hot and humid, where temperatures often exceed 30 degrees Celcius. Winters are cold and sometimes the temperature goes below zero. Springs and autumns tend to be mild with low humidity.
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| 3 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| -3 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
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| 38 | 41 | 50 | 61 | 71 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 75 | 64 | 53 | 43 |
| 26 | 28 | 35 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 68 | 60 | 50 | 41 | 32 |
Source: The Weather Channel, Weatherbase.com
SAFETY AND HEALTH
New York is a surprisingly safe city despite it’s unfair reputation as a crime ridden city and its very large population. (more than 8 million people) Violent crimes have dropped dramatically during recent years.
Most of the popular tourist destinations However, as in any other big city, pickpockets and swindlers, often working in teams, are common and some words of advice is not to carry around too much cash, not wear flashy jewelry and for men not to keep their wallets in their back pockets.
Central Park, especially Strawberry Fields should be avoided at night. Do not utilize taxi cars unless it is a yellow Medallion taxi car authorized by the New York Taxi & Limousine Commission.
When in the subway one should not ride in empty subway cards and stand at subway platforms deserted of people. Also, especially at night, one should avoid deserted streets and stay in areas with crowds. In case of an immediate emergency, call 911.
TIME DIFFERENCE
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POPULATION
New York is the most populous city in the United States with over 8 million inhabitants. The whole metropolitan area of New York have close to 19 million inhabitants, making it one of the most populous urban areas, not only in US but in the world. New York is a multicultural city with over 20% of its population having been born overseas.
AREAS
New York City is composed of five so called boroughs, an unusual form of government. The five boroughs are: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island Richmond.
CURRENCY AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE
The currency used in the United States is the US dollar (USD) Frequently used coins 1 cent, 1 Nickel (5 cents), 1 Dime (10 Cents), Quarter Dollar (25 cents), Half Dollar (50 cents) and 1 Dollar. Frequently used bills are 1 US dollar, 2 US dollars, 5 US dollars, 10 US dollars, 20 US dollars, 50 US dollars, and 100 US dollars.
The best exchange rate you will likely get from a regular ATM withdrawal from your foreign bank account or using your credit card. Locations to exchange money are at money exchange offices in the airport and in the city, and banks. Many international banks have offices in the city so there is a chance that your local bank is represented as well.
Tipping is common and you’ll be expected to give 15% tip or more in coffee shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, and taxis.
ELECTRICITY/VOLTAGE
Voltage: 110V, Frequency: 60Hz.