The New York Primer
Living in NYC gives you rules. This is a pretty good summary, but, as a native New Yorker, I have some points of disagreement:
- Native New Yorkers will always disagree with you in some form or another. Don't be offended, this is their way of saying "hello".
- The subways do indeed run on a schedule, which is available here.
- The "subways are always faster" rule does not apply after 11pm.
- Food. New York is a haven for food.
- Explore, find new restaurants off the beaten path. DO NOT GO TO OLIVE GARDEN.
- Buy food from street vendors. Except the honey-roasted nuts. They never taste as good as they smell.
- New Yorkers do not know everybody in New York. Except Jared Goldstein.