Interesting Facts about NYC (Episode II)
More interesting observations in NYC:1. Dogs and Dogs' remain
No matter daytime or evening, one will always see a lot of dogs running around, but all being tied to their owners. However, one will rarely see dogs' remain. In my opinion, partly because of their sense of social responsibility, but also has to be with the fine - it's $100 if you get caught. That will be shitty lot!
2. Parking
Alongside the one-way roads in New York, there are one lane each on each side of the road (e.g. An avenue will be a 5-lane road but 2 on the sides for parking). And the drivers in NYC like to park really close to each other - even not enough for a human body to cross in between! I'm not sure how could they do that, maybe I'm still a new driver...
In addition, there are always signs on the road saying "No Standing" Guess what it means?! It's not for people but it means no parking! By the way, at certain part of New York, such as Times Square area, one will have to pay for thousands for the fine if you park illegally.
3. The Chelsea Neighborhood
Don't get me wrong, it's not the English Premier League Champions Chelsea, but the neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan. If you have been to NYC, I'm sure you will know what it is famous for...its bars, restaurants, and GAY culture! Check out the picture below which I took from my windows, then you will know the uniqueness of Chelsea!
4. ATM and Credit cards
I guess like everywhere in the US, many shops in the City have ATM machines built in their shops. Though it is convenient and it is a habbit that Americans are using cards so much, you get to pay a surcharge for using these ATM at stores. However, ATMs in banks are free...talking about banks, major banks here in NYC include CitiBank, Bank of America, Chase, Washington Mutual and HSBC!!! There are actually a lot of HSBC, but I hardly see them when I traveled in Boston, Washington DC and Baltimore.
To be continued...
posted by CalvinCK @ 7:28 PM
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