Publisher's Synopsis
Backstreet Guides Moving to New York As any resident will tell you, New York is a series of neighborhoods, each with its own unique flavor. This guide helps newcomers discover which is right for them. Here's the essential guide for people on the move—a practical, hip, and informative book for everyone who is moving to (or considering a move to) New York. From basic information, to setting up and settling in, to getting around and going out, Moving to New York will give you all the answers (as well as the names and numbers) you need to make your move as painless as possible. Inside you'll find tips and lively sidebars that will help you uncover the heart and soul of New York:<UL><LI>What the city's really like, from the native's eye<LI>Offbeat facts and city history in a nutshell<LI>How to find a place to live<LI>The inside scoop on getting basic services fast, from garbage collection to cable TV<LI>Where to eat the first night<LI>How to get around, from walking to driving to taking the subways<LI>How to set up house, including where to find good, inexpensive furniture and art<LI>The best restaurants, clubs, and corner bars<LI>Museums, movie theaters, and other cultural listings<LI>Where to walk your dog, bike ride, jog, and rollerblade</UL>And much, much, more. With informative tips and sidebars featuring entertaining quotes and trivia (including local slang) and a complete set of city maps, Moving to New York will make America's largest city feel more like a small town.
