1.Call 311 or 212-NEWYORK for all information about the City.
2.Fifth Avenue divides Manhattan into the east side and west side.
3.When getting directions, always ask for the cross streets (i.e. 810 Seventh Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Streets).
4.In Manhattan, if you walk 20 blocks north or south, you have walked one mile.
5.If the number on the top of the taxicab is lit, it means the cab is available.
6.It is customary to tip 15-20% to waitstaff, bartenders and taxi drivers.
7.MetroCards work on both buses and subways, and transfers between the two are free.
8.Free wireless Internet is available at many public parks.
9.Many businesses, including pharmacies and delis, are open 24 hours.
10.Have a question about NYC? Just ask the locals or go to nycgo.com.
