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A newcomer’s guide to navigating New York

Written by Shelley McKay Big cities are often judged on their ability to move the hundreds of thousands (or millions) of their inhabitants and tourists safely and quickly from point A to point B. The Sustainable Cities Mobility Index 2017 ranked New York’s transportation system 23rd among 100 cities, taking into account each system’s social and human impacts (like accessibility and efficiency), economic aspects (such as affordability and time taken to get to work), and environmental implications (including air pollution...

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Five things you need to know when you move to New York

Written by Shelley McKay Moving to New York is a big deal; it’s exciting, scary, overwhelming, and amazing all rolled into one. Once you’ve accepted living on a movie set as part of your normal life, it’s time to take stock of the daily routine. Here are my top five things you should know when you’re settling in. 1. The weather As I write this, in January, there is a snowstorm raging outside my window and temperatures are plummeting to...