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New York City Facts
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The Five Boroughs
New York City has five boroughs: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island They are linked by a series of bridges, tunnels, and ferries. Manhattan is an island and the center of New York City. It is 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles at its widest. Except at its southern and northern tips, it has avenues that run north and south, and streets that run east and west. Traffic is generally one way going east on even-numbered streets and west on odd-numbered streets.
Fifth Avenue divides Manhattan into the East Side and the West Side. Twenty north-south blocks equal approximately one mile. If you are on 23rd Street and you want to go to 59th Street, you are traveling uptown to get to midtown Manhattan.
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Tipping
The standard tip is 15-20% in restaurants and for taxis. A hotel porter generally receives $1.00 per bag and the doorman generally receives $1.00 for hailing a taxi.
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Smoking
Smoking is prohibited in indoor public spaces including restaurants and bars, except registered cigar bars. Smoking is also prohibited in taxis, on buses, and on the subways.
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Taxis
Yellow medallion taxis can be hailed on the street or found at taxi stands at major hotels or transporation hubs. A taxi driver seeking a passenger turns on the central portion of the outside roof light; if the light is not on, the taxi is not available.
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Telephone Area Codes
New York City has five telephone area codes: (212) and (646) for Manhattan; (347) and (718) for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island; and (646) and (917) for all citywide cellular phones. All calls, even within the same area code, require dialing 1, and then the area code, and telephone number.
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Useful Telephone Numbers
Police, fire, ambulance - EMERGENCY: 911
Directory assistance: 411 or 555-1212
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