Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas by Ellen R Shapiro

Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas by Ellen R Shapiro

Making the Big Move to the Big Apple Just Got Easier!

Moving to New York City and its neighboring areas can be overwhelming and expensive. What you need is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the diverse neighborhoods, cultures, and lifestyles-not to mention the entertainment options, trends, and hidden gems that are the heartbeat of your new home. In Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas, Revised and Updated 2nd Edition, you get an insider's view of New York plus all the practical information you need to make your transition smooth and more affordable, including:

*How to find a place to live-fast, and in a neighborhood you'll love
*Where to look for a job
*How much it costs to live in the city and its environs
*Where to find the best restaurants and entertainment in town
*How to get around New York
*How to move, ship, and store your stuff easily and affordably

Not just a neighborhood directory for newcomers, this is also a bible for those already living here, offering advice on the best schools, bargain shopping, discount tickets, and free events. Whether you're planning a move or already here, you'll want to keep this definitive guide in reach for the handy checklists, savvy tips, website listings, and fresh advice. Bursting with up-to-date statistics on every neighborhood and information on everything from post offices and grocery stores to health clubs and theaters, Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas will help you negotiate the city like a local on your very first day.

Learn about New York's hottest neighborhoods

Greenwich Village
SoHo
East Village
Morningside Heights
Park Slope
Williamsburg
Cobble Hill
Brooklyn Heights
Dumbo
Astoria

ELLEN R. SHAPIRO has written about furniture shopping in North Carolina for Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine. She wrote the Off the Beaten Path travel column for Conde Nast's Concierge.com. She currently hosts the Travel online discussion forums for the New York Times Digital Company. She lives in New York City.

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ISBN 13	9780307394095
ISBN 10	0307394093
Title	Relocating to New York City and Surrounding Areas
Author	Ellen R Shapiro
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2008-03-25
Number of pages	480
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