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Question I am 20 years old and plan on moving the New York City (preferably Brooklyn or Queens) in April. I want to be smart about it though. Can you give any or all tips on what I should do to have the safest, responsible, and least stress move? I am young but I want to things right! Please thank you.
Answer Hi Norangelice,
I lived in the Big Apple for many years & it is a city where you will find the best & worst of almost everything. New York is consistently in the top ten of the safest large cities in the country. You will find the best museums, theater, shopping, food & entertainment. You will find the corporate offices of many Fortune 500 companies. New York is multi-cultural, chaotic & electric environment. Mass transit is available 24 hours a day & you can easily travel throughout the city. However as dark approaches it is safer to use a medallion taxi; it is best to stay away from “Gypsy” taxis. Gypsy taxis do not have a medallion in plain site & are not regulated by the city. Most regulated taxis will be “yellow” in color.
A good monthly salary is essential as New York is an expensive city. Housing, parking (which is almost non-existent for free) entertainment & food are expensive. The city is very noisy & crowded. When walking, do not stop in the middle of a block or be prepared to have someone walk right into you. In the summer it is hot & humid; in the winter it is cold & windy. Be prepared to do a lot of walking. Watch the traffic & not the traffic lights. Drivers regularly run the yellow & sometimes red lights. Look for cars making turns even when you have the right of way.
When walking, do not make eye contact with panhandlers. Panhandlers will try to stop you while walking & request money. Keep walking. Beware of pickpockets; keep your money in your front pocket. Don’t flaunt jewelry or cash in public. After dark, stick to the main streets & avoid side streets where the lighting & foot traffic will be less. Look like you know where you are going. Finances are extremely important & I believe the responsible thing to do is to make sure you have employment before planning your move.
Once in New York, the rest of the universe will cease to exist. Because of the sheer number of people confined to a small area, life in New York can be very stressful. Couple that with which the speed of everything happening faster than in any other city, the act of getting a cup of coffee can try the nerves of even the most seasoned New Yorker. Contrary to popular belief, most New Yorkers are friendly & helpful.
I hope this information shed some additional light for you & if I can further assist, please let me know. I wish you all the best with your planned move. If this advice was helpful to you, when time permits please complete the allexperts.com questionnaire. Best of luck to you.
