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The New York City subway system carries 1.5 billion riders each year. That’s more than the combined population of North America and Europe.

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Elmo: Elmo’s favorite letter train is the E train. For Elmo.
Big Bird: I like the B train. B for Big Bird.

Big Bird & Elmo

© Sesame Street, 2008

New York is one of the easiest cities in the world to navigate, because—it’s like the song goes—it’s uptown, downtown, east side and west side. And then there are great places to discover in the other boroughs.

Fern Mallis

Senior Vice President, IMG Fashion-Organizers of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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"East is Even". Meaning most of the even numbered streets run East bound.
Submitted by nycvisit on 01/12/2009

1 Oak Street Martini Bar to serve up "Slim-Tinis" - Europe's trendiest appetite control solution introduced by celebrity nutritionist Dr. Philip Gogli
Submitted by nycvisit on 01/12/2009

When waiting for the subway walk to the end nearest where the exit will be when you get off.
Submitted by nycvisit on 01/12/2009

New York City has great tasting tap water. Go green, bring refillable bottles and drink the free city water!
Submitted by nycvisit on 01/12/2009

Don't be afraid to ask for help; NYers are not unfriendly, they just move alot faster than visiters. Central Park is a glorious place to spend a day.
Submitted by nycvisit on 12/17/2008