Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from New York, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Electricity & Water
There’s an urban myth, perpetuated not just through years but across generations, that New York City’s water is free. It’s understandable: as detailed in Diane Galusha’s book Liquid... read more
Electricity
To get your electricity running, call ConEd on 1-800-75-CONED (800 752 6633). It is toll-free, open 24/7. All information needed to start your account can be taken over the phone. There... read more
Water
Unless you’re building a private home from the ground up, you can operate under the assumption that water lines are already connected to your residence. Certainly if you’re moving into... read more
Sewerage
As befitting a metropolis of eight million, New York City’s sewer system is one of the world’s largest, with over 6,600 miles of pipes and mains – twice the width of the continental US.... read more
Rubbish Disposal and Recycling
Five boroughs, tens of thousands of buildings, homes, families, institutions and businesses – can you imagine how much garbage there is? According to the New York City Department of... read more
Telephone
Until the 80s, AT&T pretty much dominated the entire US telephone industry. But then the federal government decided to break it up, creating a large group of ‘baby bells’ – smaller... read more
Internet
Before the US was wired for broadband – today, 95% of all US zip codes have at least some high-speed web subscribers – dialing-up was the way to go. It was the era when America Online... read more
