My Day In New York

2nd Annual NY Wine Expo

Not a wine expert? Never mind, just go to the 2nd Annual New York Wine Expo and become one! This expo will run from February 27-March 1 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Don’t come back home drunk though….

Be prepared for jet lag!

Remember that when you come to New York, some of you may suffer from a jet lag! To enjoy New York without being tired, be prepared. For instance, when you come from Paris to NY, you win 6 hours and it is better for you not to sleep in the plane (with a 6-hour flight, you arrive at the same time that the time you left in Paris). If you sleep in the plane, you won’t be able to sleep at night! To know everything about the difference of time between your city and New York, click on this link!

Tips on tipping

In the US, most services don't include tips: restaurants, room service, valet parking... You never know how much to give? Here are some tips. At a hotel, the bellman is usually tipped $1 per bag, the maids are tipped $1 per day minimum, and room service usually receive 12-15% if the tips is not already included to the check. At a restaurant, the tip for the waiter is about 15% of the check (not including taxes), and the valet at the parking usually gets $2. For more basic tips on tipping, click here.

Get a free $4 Metrocard when you buy a ticket to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex

Fan of Rock & Roll? You can now see collection pieces of your favorite Rock & Roll artists at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex located at 76 Mercer Street. On top of seeing those pieces, you will get a free $4 Metrocard so you don’t have to pay for your ride! For more information on this offer, visit the MTA website.

Union Square Greenmarket

Trying to narrow down what to do in a city that has over a million things to do? Visit one of Manhattans most iconic outdoor market, Union Square. Everyday is a new adventure for everyone in the family.

2009 NYC Winter Deal-O-Matic

 Bad economy and not a lot of money to spend on restaurants, shows and tours! Take advantage of the promotion code NYCW9 at over 200 restaurants, attractions, museums and more! For more information, visit the official website of the 2009 NYC Winter Deal-O-Matic.

Citi Field replacing Shea Stadium

Shea Stadium is officially gone since yesterday. But Mets fan will have a new stadium called Citi Field, featuring unprecedented sightlines, amenities, and comfort. If you want to get a chance to purchase tickets for the opening day on April 13 match-up against San Diego in Citi Field, go online as the Mets have just opened a lottery. So don't miss your chance!

Taxi fare from JFK Airport to Manhattan

 There is a flat fare from JFK Airport to anywhere in Manhattan. All trips from JFK Airport to the first destination in Manhattan are $45 (plus tolls and optional tip). There is no metered fare or $1 surcharge at any time for these trips. If passengers request multiple detinations within Manhattan, the fare is $45 plus tolls to the first passengers destination. Thereafter, the meter will be engaged and a new trip and fare occurs. The fare from Manhattan to JFK is the amount indicated on the meter.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Take a free tour of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York- better known as the Fed and feel like a million bucks! You can take a peek at their gold vaults and learn how the bank functions. Tours are available Monday through Friday, except Bank holidays and the Fed is located at 33 Liberty Street. Here's your chance to smell the money in NYC! 

Tips cannot legally exceed 15% in restaurants

Going to a restaurant with friends and being charged 20% of tips? No way!!!!! According to the Department of Consumers Affairs, it cannot exceed 15%! Here are some rules that restaurants have to abide to: the fee must be listed on the menu in 10-point type or larger; the fee can only apply to groups of 8 or more; the fee cannot exceed 15 percent. If you feel that you were unfairly charges, you can file a complaint online.