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You need a storage unit in NYC. There are many options to consider when looking for a place to store your items. How do you find a cheap storage unit? Here are a few ideas of where to look. Search websites for best deals Almost all self-storage companies have...

It’s time to make a move to the big city! Maybe you already live there and are considering a change in living space. There are certainly pros and cons to living in an apartment in NYC. Here’s a list of them. PROS Here are a few good things about...

Study the Metro routes and stops Before arriving in NYC, study the routes of New York’s subways. Also, know where to get a metro card. You can find a Metro station at most stops in Manhattan. Refill your card by inserting it in the machine and using either cash...

With the holidays soon approaching, you may be thinking about gift-giving. We have a few ideas of places to go in Manhattan and Brooklyn. We have some unique shops you NEED to visit this holiday season. There are a LOT of cool, trendy, and unique stores in NYC. This...

Winter is here! If you’ve lived in NYC for the past four months, you haven’t seen too much cold weather, but if you’ve lived in New York City longer, you know what cold is. Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned Newyorker, here are some questions answered about...

What’s the history of Brighton Beach? Brighten Beach was first bought from the Native Americans in 1645 for a gun, a blanket, and a kettle. The name came from a group of businessmen who named it as an allusion fro the English resort town of Brighton. In the late...

What’s the history of Sheepshead Bay? Sheepshead Bay was a secluded fishing and farming town until the 1840s when many people drawn to this area for summer vacation. More development came in 1877 when the Sheepshead Bay Race Track was constructed. It was used until horse race betting became...

What’s the history of Crown Heights? Contact was made with inhabitants in 1524. In 1637, colonists began moving to the Long Island location to begin living in the new land. Beginning in the early 1900s, upper-class individuals began building homes in this area. After 1900, the neighborhood was mainly...

What’s the history of Park Slope? It was first colonized through the 17th century. A lawyer bought land to sell to developers in the 1850s. “Old Stone House,” a landmark for this area, was reconstructed in 1930 because it was destroyed in 1897. Baseball played a prominent role in...

What’s the history of Bay Ridge? It was first purchased by Willem Adriaenszen in 1636. This area was mainly farmland until the 1840’s when people began moving to the area. The name “Bay Ridge” came along because of the prominent view of the bay from a high ridge. Houses...