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February 12, 2022December 20, 2022

The Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York City

Welcome to the Hudson Yards! New York City’s newest edition to Manhattan that spans from 43rd street all the way down to 30th street. It’s also located on the western part of the island and is currently going through a major reconstruction meant to reshape the area into a more modern residential and commercial area. This has actually lead to the area being seen more as a modern Millionaires Row because of the massive upscaling the neighborhood is going through. So don’t be surprised if you see a few residence opting to take a taxi rather than the train. If you’re planning on taking a vacation to NY then you’ll also be happy to know that part of the reconstruction has actually gone into remodeling the railway. This means you’ll be able to access all of the neighborhood with ease! The lead developers of this reconstruction project is Oxford Properties and The Related Companies, however most of the planning, funding, and construction was set up under agreements by the State of New York, City of New York, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (better known as the MTA). There are also a number of foreign companies are large investors as well. This reconstruction is being done in order to expand the business district that is originally located in Midtown Manhattan. The redevelopment is being done right over the Long Island Rail Road train storage yard, located over the West Side Yard. The city plans to revamp this area into a what can be considered “the next step into the city of tomorrow”. While this can be seen as just fancy talk they are actually delivering on there promise. The Hudson Yards has only recently opened and despite opening right before the pandemic hit, it is doing well and slowly building its reputation within the city.

The Hudson Yards was designed by a number of architects who all had their own vision as to how they wanted to create the Hudson Yards. The main architect firm was lead by Kohn Pedersen Fox, who helped design the entire plans for the site. Other architects involved are Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill (SOM), Thomas Heatherwick, Foster + Partners, Roche-Dinkeloo, Diller Scofidio + Renfro. All these architects helped design the major buildings there, including office buildings and residential space. The office spaces in the Hudson Yards are occupied by well known companies such as CNN, Sidewalk Labs, BCG, and even a fashion company Tapestry. Construction of the Hudson Yards began in 2012 and the opening was in 2019 on March 15th.

Ariel view of the Hudson Yards in Manhattan, New York City

The Hudson Yards was previously looked at in order to build a brand new stadium that was meant to be the home of the New York Jets. Not only the new home of the Jets but the stadium was also meant to host the 2012 Olympics. This stadium was actually in development since the early 2000’s and was named the New York Sports and Convention Center, the shorter name being the West Side Stadium.

Despite the plans eventually falling through because of legal and political disputes there was still a clear vision. Eventually there was an agreement between the local government, the MTA, various other investors, and the state of New York. This agreement eventually led the way for the development of the Hudson Yards that is known today.

Along with new modes of transportation being made available in the Hudson Yards there are also new stores. If you’re looking for some new clothes try popping into Psycho Bunny, Hudson Yards is even including $50 gift cards for visitors making large purchases, making it more than worth taking a taxi there.

The redevelopment and reconstruction of the Hudson Yards was funded by multiple corporate and private investors from all over the world. One of the primary investors is the Mitsui Fudosan Group, a Japanese real estate developer that has bought stake from New York City before. Mitsui’s had acquired the Exxon Building back in the 1980’s and has now invested up to $1.25 billion into the Hudson Yards. This investment is the largest overseas project by a Japanese real estate company in history. Following the Mitsui Group their are also a number of investors via the EB-5 investment Program, which allows foreigners, whether corporate or private, to invest a minimum of $500,000 into New York City real estate. Most of the investors via the EB-5 program are from Chinese based companies, not just in the newly built Hudson Yards but in many other New York real estate. This has actually sparked some controversy within the city however it is undeniable the good that the Hudson Yards does for New York City.

The new additions to the city via the Hudson Yards are meant to provide New York with new financial incentives. There is now a 3 million square foot commercial office space, 24 million square feet of new office space in total, in the Hudson Yards. 1 million square feet of new retail space and 200 retail stores along with dining and a 24 hour market, Mercado Little Spain. Among these these new stores include Dior, Dunhill, Faherty, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, and many others. The Hudson Yards also features an abundance of new jewelry shops such as; Marli New York, Messika, Monica Rich Kosann, Panerai, Pandora, Tiffany & Co, and many many more. There are also a number of health and beauty stores in the Hudson Yards, not just a Duane Reade, but stores such as Keihl’s, Molton Brown, M.A.C Cosmetics, Sundays, Sephora, and so many more. Sundays provides more than just beauty-care but also practices self-care and a “..wellness-inspired nail care…”. This is one of the many entertainment services that are provided by the Hudson Yards for its visitors. Some of the other forms of entertainment provided are done so by companies such as; Genesis Studio, Strictly Cycling Collective, The Conservatory, and a number of more. Most of these shops are spread around the Hudson Yards and in order to find were everything is they have a directory online. Finally there’s also 2 million square feet of new hotels, including a new headquarters hotel for the Javits Convention Center.

New York architects have worked tirelessly to create a group of buildings that can catch the eye of anyone taking a taxi into the city. Recently 15 Hudson Yards made the Arch Digest top 100 designs for its incredible structure.

The Hudson Yards most famous attraction is the Edge. The Edge is an outdoor sky deck that stands over 1,000 feet above New York City. It has spectacular views of the New York skyline and will even host events during the holidays. Most recent being a New Years event which hosts live music, champagne, and even snacks. The Hudson Yards will light up its buildings during the holidays, whether that be through Christmas light or the menorah down by the Vessel.

Multiple level Mall inside the Hudson Yards

Apart from all the shops they have available at the Hudson Yards there are also a number of outdoor areas that you can visit as well. Development of the Hudson Park & Boulevard (Bella Abzug Park) was planned all the way back in 2005 and has lead to a new, 4 acre system of tree-lined parks and open space. This development was done in order to help transform the area from its old industrial neighborhood to new, pedestrian-friendly mixed-use district. The new additions to the park include, grassy areas, walking paths, farmers markets, and even outdoor movies. The park will also honor the civil rights activist, Bella Abzug (1920-1998). Bella Savitzky Abzug was a lawyer, social activist, U.S. representative, and feminist.

With the area expanding there was also a demand for an expansion of the subway line in order to get transportation into the Hudson Yards. One of the train lines that was expanded in order to accommodate for this was the 7 track. The line was extended from Times Square (42nd Street) to West 34th street and 11th Avenue. This was done in order to make the 7 subway line just a 10 minute walk from the Hudson Yards. They also added new ventilation buildings in the area in order to help keep the subways safe. The new additions meant that a new platform would be needed in order to support the buildings and parks.

The city has built a 13 acre platform on both the Eastern Rail Yard and the Western Rail Yard. This platform is being supported by 300 Caissons which can take the weight of the platform, the buildings, and the people walking around. The platform itself took a very long time to complete due to the nature of the build and the surrounding area. The platform being built over the railway they could only build for around 2 hours at a time.

The expansion of the railroad was done to help with the influx of visitors, with so many new people coming in the neighborhood there needed to be a manageable transportation service. Most New Yorkers opt to use the MTA subway system which is why the city had chosen to expand it. Though some of the wealthier masses of New York may choose to take a taxi.

While the Hudson Yards may be relatively new when compared to the rest of the high rises of Manhattan however this doesn’t mean it lacks in events. The Hudson Yards will often do its best to keep up with the holidays and Christmas is no exception. If you’re taking a vacation to New York during the holidays consider taking a car service to the Hudson Yards. Its incredible display of seasonal decorations and light up trees make it unforgettable for anyone visiting. The Hudson lights have quickly become a favorite amongst visitors, and with many of the surrounding stores offering discounts during the holidays, its a perfect spot for a date.

Despite the MTA’s best attempts at making a reliable transit service, its not as safe or reliable as one would hope. Most New Yorkers would prefer taking a taxi to get around however in this city its best to have a car service on hand. If you’re planning a day of shopping or simply enjoying the Christmas lights you’ll be happy to know that most New York limo service‘s can accommodate you with a driver for a full day of fun. So if you’re planning a visit to the big apple then consider taking a limo up to the Hudson yards, the combination of breath taking skyscrapers and classic shops will blow you away.

The Hudson Yards may have had controversy during construction and despite its difficult planning and funding it still serves as a vision for the city of tomorrow. Not just as with its technological wonders and fascinating artistic structures but it also leads the way to new housing projects. The Hudson Yards has its own affordable housing plan which allows people to sign up for a lottery that gives them a chance to live in the new buildings in New York City. This is another great way New York City is getting more people to visit the Hudson Yards. With all the stores and plazas in the Hudson Yards anyone can find something to do in the Neighborhood.

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November 5, 2021December 11, 2022

Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York City

Welcome to the Upper East Side! It is home to some of Manhattan’s elites and known for its for its media reference in multiple shows. Though most of its residence would prefer to vacation in the Hamptons it is undoubtably the home of some of the wealthiest people in the world. The upper east side is made up of several other smaller neighborhoods with three main ones surrounding it. The first of the three main neighborhoods is the Lenox Hill neighborhood and it forms the lower part of the Upper East Side. The second main neighborhood is Carnegie Hill and is located North-West of the Upper East Side and makes up the top side of the Upper East Side. Finally, the third neighborhood is Yorkville, located North-East of Carnegie Hill and overlooks the East River. Ironically enough, the Upper East Side does not actually have set boundaries in New York City, however it is widely accepted that the south boundary is 59th street, and the north boundary is 96th street. Some real estate agents will even refer to East Harlem as the upper east side regardless of it being beyond the boundary, this is done to avoid any sort of negative connotations from the name of the neighborhood.

Before the state of New York was ever even colonized, the Upper East Side was a collection of streams that most Native Americans would fish out of at the time. Then in the 19th century the addition of railroads, commercial and residential began to come in. The Upper East Side caused attraction due to it overlooking the East River, and with that it began to attract much wealthier people. This eventually led to Villas, country houses, and different luxury homes being built the wealthier population. These town houses did not last however, eventually due to the fast growing population, the first apartment building went up and soon after many others followed. This led to more transportation being made to compensate for the influx of more people from different areas. For a while, the Upper East Side had an elevated railway that would cause noise pollution around the area. Eventually the railway was demolished and replaced by the Second Avenue Line in 1919. This brought in new commercial and residential buildings, soon the construction of high-rise apartment blocks began in the 1950’s.

Street View of Madison Ave and 93rd St, Upper East Side, Manhattan

The Upper East Side is home to the majority of New York City’s wealthy, and as of a 2002 census stated that the Upper East Side had the highest price per square feet in the United States of America. This influx of wealth in one area means that the majority of its landmarks and cultural institutions are located in the Upper East Side. another sight of its wealth is also its residence, often times your won’t see them get into any old taxi, even if they Can afford it. The residence of the Upper East Side prefer a more prestige car service, even opting to limo services to get them around. Nicknamed Museum Mile, Once known as Millionaire’s Row, the Upper East Side host multiple Museums, Art Galleries, Hotels, Houses of Worship, and even Diplomatic Missions. All of these landmarks and buildings are spread around the Upper East Side and located all over the three main neighborhoods.

The lower portion of the Upper East Side is named Lenox Hill, the name came of a combination of the hill that the neighborhood was built upon and a Scottish immigrant who owned about five miles (8 Km) of land. Lenox Hill has numerous luxury apartments and hotels along Madison Avenue. Lenox Hill is home to many cultural sites and most of its art galleries, the most well known being The Frick Collection, an art collection known for its European paintings and fantastic decorative arts. The Frick building is a repurposed mansion which boasts an early-1900’s aesthetic to it, which was reformed to hold those art pieces. Along with this art gallery the neighborhood of Lenox Hill also hosts the Asia Society and Museum, Central Park Carousel, the Park Avenue Armory, and many more.

Lenox Hill is filled with a lot of great spots to park up and eat, whether that be getting a quick sandwich or sitting down to eat. There’s also a lot of great spaces for people looking to get some work done whether that be somewhere cozy like the Local Café or even a brand store like Starbucks!

Lenox Hill itself is located near the bottom middle of the Upper East Side, this tends to mark it as one of the most expensive neighborhoods to live in. However, that doesn’t apply to its retail stores! You’ll find that most places in Lenox Hill are very reasonably priced, though you should keep in mind that you won’t find most of its retail stores on maps. Lenox Hill is filled with neighborhood friendly shops that rely more on word of mouth instead of advertising. This can make Lenox Hill a great place for anyone looking to explore new places on the Upper East Side. Though try not to act to surprised when you see a few taxis pulling in for tourists on vacation.

Though, Lenox Hill is known for its progress in the medical aspect, Lenox Hill is home to The Lenox Hill Hospital which is at the forefront in research and treatment in neurology, neurosurgery, sports medicine, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, head and neck surgery, child health and internal medicine.

Carnegie Hill is the second of the three main neighborhoods and is located at the North-End of the Upper East Side. Carnegie Hill got its name from the owner of one of its most remarkable mansions, the owner being Andrew Carnegie himself. Andrew Carnegie’s mansion is now a historical landmark and currently the Mansion has been converted to a branch of the Smithsonian Institution. Carnegie Hill features apartment buildings alongside Park Avenue and Fifth Avenue. The neighborhood also has multiple condos, co-ops, a few brownstones scattered around, townhouses, and what remaining mansions do exist have been converted into museums or schools. Carnegie Hill overlooks the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir within Central Park, it also holds many of the neighborhoods art venues, wine bars, and various cafe’s. There are also a variety of cuisine options in the Upper East Side. If you’re looking for Italian then try taking a taxi to Parma Nuova, located in-between Lenox Hill and Yorkville, they offer excellent Italian cuisine. However its most well known for its most famous art venue, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Yorkville covers the the literal upper east side of the Upper East Side, going from the top of East 96th St down all the way to East 72nd St. Yorkville has many different historical buildings and architecture, this is due to the neighborhood being a major part of the Revolutionary War. For most of the late 19th century into the early 20th century most of the families that came over where German and over time it became Irish, Polish, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, and many other races. In the 1950’s the city began to remodel Third Avenue El by demolishing most of its cafe’s and commercial buildings.

The dismantling of the avenue led to many mansions being demolished. This was done to make way for a more high rise residential buildings, such buildings went up during the 1980’s. This lead to an influx of wealthy residents that looked to make New York City their home.

Yorkville is also home to multiple shops and markets for visitors to enjoy, some markets even hosts holiday events. There you’ll find plenty of shopping, dining, and even drinking. Most markets on Yorkville provide indoor dining for visitors who want to grab a bite after shopping. Isle of Us is a great example of this as they’re both a café and a home goods shop for anyone looking to visit.

The Upper East Side features many different landmarks and historical districts that can be explored throughout the neighborhood. Multiple museums are located in the area including Jewish Museum of New York, El Museo del Barrio, Andrew Carnegie Mansion (repurposed to a Smithsonian Design Museum), its most famous one the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and many many more. The neighborhood also features many Hotels, Art Galleries, Houses of Worship, and many historical districts. With so much to do the neighborhood can be rather overwhelming to get around the Upper East Side for any visitor. Luckily if you are planning a day out and figure you need transportation New York City has many options to get around town. While most of the residents of New York City would rather use the subway as it is very convenient this does not always apply with the Upper East Side. With most of the residents being some of the most important and wealthiest people in the world, most residence will opt to either hail a taxi or use a car service. This means that New York City has an ungodly amount of car transportation companies but more importantly, high-class limo services. This is all too important when visiting New York City but more important when going to the Upper East Side and with so many different limo companies to choose from its nice knowing you will never be left stranded in the city. Many New York executive car services can take you around town on an hourly service or even if you’re just going from one point to another. If you’re coming in from out of town then there is no need to worry, most New York black car companies can drive you long distances, this can mean more then just from New Jersey to New York, or Connecticut to New York. Now a days most luxury car companies can drive you out even further, such as Philadelphia to New York, Washington D.C. to New York, and even Massachusetts to New York. If you happen to be booking a trip and need a recommendation on a car company we suggest My Destiny Limo.

View of the Upper East Side from Central Park

Overall, no vacation in New York City is complete without at least one trip to the Upper East Side. After all the prestige’s area has many activities around the three headed neighborhood. Luxury shops with clothes that can put you in debt just by looking at them and cafes that make you feel like you’re eating the best food in the world. Apartment high rises with a fantastic view of not only the other boroughs but of Manhattan itself. The Upper East Side is one of the United State’s most expensive places to live so if you ever wondered where most of the worlds wealthiest people live. It’s right here on The Upper East Side.

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August 30, 2021November 21, 2022

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Welcome to Atlantic City! with a population of just under 40,000 the city itself is best known for its casinos and beaches, while also have some of the best restaurants going alongside its boardwalk. The city is actually located on Absecon Island, located south of New Jersey. its also known by neighboring states around New Jersey as a hotspot during the summer. Atlantic City has gone through many remodeling and rebuilding phases, however it now stands as one of the most popular tourist destinations on the East Coast. So if you’re planning a vacation, don’t hesitate to take a taxi down to Atlantic City for a visit.

The Atlantic City region was originally the home of the Lenape people, an indigenous tribe in the area. It wasn’t until early 1780’s were Jeremiah Leeds constructed their first home in the neighborhood. Leed’s had actually bought the land from previous owner Thomas Budd, who actually believed the land was worthless. Thomas Budd was a navy veteran who led multiple expeditions around the globe, including some in the South Pole. Budd’s multiple expeditions earned several features to be named after him, one of which being Budd Coast located in Antarctica.

It wasn’t until the 1850’s where the idea for a resort town would come to fruition. Shortly after in 1853, the name Atlantic City was given to the town. soon after developers would move into the area in hopes of building up the city as quickly as possible.

Atlantic City is located in Southern New Jersey which made it prime real estate for anyone looking to build there. Hotels became eager to open their doors, some of which would house guest before the building was even finished with construction. Atlantic City’s first set of hotels would go up the same year the town was named. Then a year later the first railway would begin to bring visitors over.

Train service was provided by the Camden and Atlantic Railroad, which helped connect Atlantic City with Philadelphia.

The first boardwalk was officially built in the 1870’s and it was actually built along the beach in order to keep sand out of hotels. After a while the boardwalk would slowly be removed and replaced and overtime it was made wider and longer in order to make it more comfortable for visitors. In the same year the first road that connected Atlantic City to the rest of the mainland was built. The road itself was tolled, visitors would have to pay a 30 cent fee to pass. Eventually, a new road would be built, this one being toll free.

Dr. Jonathan Pitney and Samuel Richards are typically seen as the fathers of Atlantic City, as they were some of the first to build in the town. Dr. Pitney was a Columbia university graduate, who helped push Atlantic City by promoting it as a medical retreat. He would often go to Absecon Island in order to treat patients.

Dr. Pitney would often go by rowboat, and during these times he got an idea to start a retreat. After getting help from Richard Osborne, a civil engineer born in London. they began to create designs for a large-scale resort. The designs intrigued local landowner Samuel Richards, who was a prominent figure in South Jersey at the time. Samuel Richards helped Jonathan Pitney reach investors for the project and even donated towards the creation himself. Samuels also secured the charter needed to transport people to Atlantic City and even invested in the Camden-Atlantic Railroad. Once the Camden-Atlantic Railroad was built Atlantic City would begin to bring in guests. The first group to stay at Atlantic City were carefully selected by both Dr. Jonathan Pitney and Samuel Richards.

The Absecon Lighthouse is a lighthouse located north of Atlantic City, and is the tallest lighthouse in New Jersey. Construction of Absecon Lighthouse began in 1854 and first lit up in 1857. The lighthouse was also heavily lobbied by Dr. Pitney after the wreck of Powhattan. The Powhattan sank after encountering a storm off the coast of New Jersey, it was carrying 200 migrants before going down in April 1854. This event led to the creation of the Absecon Lighthouse.

The Absecon Lighthouse ran for more than 75 years before being deactivated. The lighthouse is no longer used for navigational purposes and instead has been turned to a visitation center with an indoor museum. The Absecon Lighthouse also offers several programs to scouts and group tours, including an overnight program. The overturning of the lighthouse was overseen by Jack E. Boucher, an American photographer who made a career of preserving historic sights. Recently, the lighthouse went through an extensive renovation program, going as far as to replicate the living quarters of the lightkeeper’s dwelling. Nowadays visitors can climb the 228 steps to the top of the lighthouse if they so please!

One of the first supermassive luxury hotels to open up in Atlantic City was the United States Hotel. The hotel took up an entire city block and featured up to date amenities at the time. The hotel was known for being one of the most luxurious stays in the nation, even attracting the eye of presidents. The United States Hotel would open up on July 4th, 1854, however it wasn’t fully completed when it first opened its doors. The owners actually tried hiding the unfinished construction by restricting the visitors to only one wing of the hotel. The United States Hotel would operate until about 1900, where it would be demolished. At the time, the only way to truly reach the United States Hotel is through railway, however as transportation improved some tourist began taking taxi‘s to Atlantic City.

In 1944 a hurricane hit the city and completely destroyed the boardwalk, the entire length would have to be reconstructed. Atlantic City saw its biggest explosion in popularity during the early 20th century. During the prohibition tourism was at its peak, this was because prohibitions was never actually enforced in Atlantic City. While people would still go into backrooms and hide the fact they where drinking, it was largely ignored due to the nature of the city.

During this time a conference was called where major organized crime figures had come to create the National Crime Syndicate. This conference was actually attended by Al Capone and numerous other crime families.

After which from the 1930’s to the 1960’s it was an economic heyday as the city began to move into its nightclub era. Keep in mind that during this time segregation was still very strong and it was definitely seen in Atlantic City. In the white-populated side of the city, this being the south side and included places like The 500 Club, The Clicquot Club, and The Jockey Club. On the other end of the spectrum you would have the north side of the city which was home to many different African Americans, and many different entertainment in the segregated city through mainly Kentucky Avenue. Some of the most popular entertainment include four major nightclubs, Club Harlem, The Paradise Club, Grace’s Little Belmont, and Wonder Gardens. These four major clubs had actually drawn in every type of people whether black or white, and during the summer season, tourist enjoy jazz and R&B music along with soul food throughout the avenue.

During World War II Atlantic City became riddled with crime and poverty, it would unfortunately follow the trend of struggling east coast cities at the time. Interestingly enough it was the creation of the automobile that caused Atlantic City to fall into a state of crime and over crowdedness. The automobile allowed any person to be able to drive to Atlantic City. This meant that even taking a taxi would seem old fashioned, This led to the city being known as a playground for criminals and the typical person who would come daily. This eventually led to the vacancy of many hotels in Atlantic City, this lead to an economic decline in the city and forced the city to demolish hotels.

In 1976 New Jersey passed a law to legalize gambling in casinos, this was done in an effort to revive Atlantic City. Funny enough, moments after this law was passed, The Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Hotel was converted into the Resorts international. it became the first legal casino in the eastern United States and opened on May 26. Donald Trump had actually helped Atlantic City gain popularity by bringing in big names, Mike Tyson being one of these people. Mike Tyson had numerous fights in Atlantic City during the 1980’s, this helped the city become famous not just around the area but throughout the entire nation. This was followed up by the legalization of sports betting in Atlantic City, this made New Jersey the third state to legalize sports betting. New Jersey is now a great destination spot for anyone planning a weekend vacation, some of its guest even opt to take limos to Atlantic City due to its perception.

Transportation to Atlantic City has always been important to its development, while before people would rely on the trains now most people can take a limo there. You’ll find that Atlantic City doesn’t just get its money from hotels and casinos but also car services. If you’re coming from out of state then you’ll be glad to know that today’s limo service‘s offer long distance transportation. Most taxi‘s can take you to or from any area around Atlantic City, this includes New York, Pennsylvania, and even Connecticut.

Atlantic City has risen in popularity substantially, with many of its visitors coming from Jersey City and beyond. With transportation becoming much more viable in the last few years you’ll find visitors from all over the tri state, some visiting from DC and even Massachusetts.

Atlantic City has 9 current casinos that have been up and running since the late 1970’s, the most recent one being opened in 2018. Resorts, the oldest casino, it was opened in 1978 and was located in the uptown section of Atlantic City, it is also features a Roaring Twenties theme. Caesars, opened in 1979 and is located in the Midtown section of Atlantic City, like the name suggest it is based off a Roman Empire theme. Bally’s, this was the last one to open in 1979 and is also located in the Midtown section of Atlantic City, its theme is modern based. Harrah’s is the first of three to be opened in the 1980’s, it is located in the Marina section of Atlantic City and features a Marina Waterfront theme. Tropicana was opened in 1981 and is located in the Downbeach section of Atlantic City, this casino has a Old Havana theme. Golden Nugget, opened in the 1985 and like its name suggest its based off the Gold Rush Era, this casino is located in the Marian section of Atlantic City. Borgata is the first casino to be opened in the 2000’s, it is also set in the Marina section of the city and has a Tuscany Theme for its design. The Hard Rock casino is one of the two opened in 2018 and is located in the uptown section of the city, like its name suggest it has a Rock and Roll theme. Finally, Ocean and like its name suggest it has a Ocean theme and was the other casino to open up in 2018 and is located in the uptown section of Atlantic City.

Overall, Atlantic City has slowly built itself up multiple times and has proven that its perseverance throughout the times leads to success. Atlantic City is now considering a hot vacation and gambling spot for tourist and locals of the East Coast. With its perfect blend of Casinos, Resorts, Shopping Malls, and Exhibits there’s something for everyone in this tourist city. If you plan on going there anytime soon then be sure to book the perfect car transportation company and get there safely and comfortably.

April 28, 2021November 4, 2022

John F. Kennedy International Airport

Welcome to John F. Kennedy International Airport! The primary airport in New York City and one of the busiest International airports in the United States. More then 90 different airlines fly in and out of JFK and is the operating center for both American Airlines and Delta Airlines. Despite being one of the busiest airports in the country it is not easy to travel their via public transit, only bus lines are able to access JFK. However you’ll be glad to know that their are many car service companies in the city that can take you to or from the airport easily.

John F Kennedy Airport was originally called the New York International Airport, though it was often referred to as the Idlewild airport. This was largely due to the land being previously used by the Idlewild Beach Golf Course. Today it’s packed with taxi‘s heading to the airport.

JFK has half a dozen terminals and contains over 130 gates. The terminals are set up in almost a U shape though it still remains with a wavy pattern around the central area that contains the airports parking. Normally finding parking in JFK can be a problem so it’s often good to have a driver taking you to the airport. Before the 1990’s every single terminal at JFK was known for the primary airlines that they served. the one exception of this was terminal 4 which was known as the International Arrivals Buildings.

Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Terminal 1 was opened in 1998 and had been here for 50 years after the opening of JFK. The terminal is known for operating with many carriers and the primary four being: Air France, Japan Airlines, Korean Air and Lufthansa. Terminal 1 also operates with carriers: Aeroflot, Alitalia, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines and many more. Terminal 1 is also lined with small businesses for when you’re waiting for your section to be called. Currently, Terminal 1 is being renovated to create more space for more small local businesses. there are also plans to upgrade the terminal to include more cutting-edge technology and more amenities. It’ll also make it more accessible to people with disabilities for whenever they are being picked up or dropped off by transportation companies.

Terminal 2 opened in 1962 and was the home of Northeast Airlines, Braniff and, Northwest. The terminal was exclusively used and operated by Delta Airlines. Terminal 2 is actually being used less and less thanks to the opening of Terminal 4 and the renovation of Terminal 1 into the New Terminal One. Terminal 2 is set to be demolished by 2026.

Terminal 4 was developed by LCOR Inc. and is managed by the JFK International Air Terminal. The terminal includes different operators such as SkyTeam, Star Alliance ,and even non alliance carriers such as Air Serbia, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eastern Airlines, EI AI, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Jet Blue, Kuwait Airway, LATAM Brasil, LATAM Chile, Uzbekistan Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Volaris, and WestJet.

Terminal 4 was opened in 2001 and was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It was built during the construction of the AirTrain with the AirTrain station being built inside the Terminal. the construction of the Air Train was meant to make Terminal 4 easy to navigate however it had the opposite effect.

Today the terminal is filled with shops, dining and even activities to relax, they also offer Wi-Fi and kiosks for easier navigation. Terminal 4 is one of JFK Airport‘s busiest terminal, with over 40,000 flyers coming in and out daily. This is sadly causing congestion among parking lots in the airport, with terminal 4‘s parking adding extra fees. If you’re planning on taking a car to the airport then you may want to get a limo service to avoid parking fees.

Terminal 5's sleek outer design at John F. Kennedy International Airport — Terminal 5′s sleek outer design at John F. Kennedy International Airport

Terminal 5 was opened in 2008 and was made for a number of airlines with the main one being JetBlue. Through out the years the terminal would see a number of redesigns and reparations. Terminal 5 has 29 gates in total with an Airspace Lounge near gate 24, this can sometimes cause congestion in the road and make it difficult to get out. A good way to avoid some of the congestion can be taking the Air Train in and out of the airport. Terminal 5 also includes a number of amenities including restaurants, cafes, and even their own banks. If you need to exchange money for your vacation in New York, then you’ll be happy to know the terminal also includes currency exchange spots.

Terminal 7 opened in 1970 and was designed by GMW Architects for BOAC and Air Canada. The terminal is currently operated by British Airways and is the only terminal operated by a foreign carrier while still being on U.S soil. Terminal 7 also includes carriers such as Oneworld, Star Alliance, Sky Team, and non-alliance carriers. From 1989 to 1991 the terminal was expanded to have 12 gates, this expansion was designed by William Nicholas Bodouva and some of his associates, and architects. British Airlines also plans to further expand and renovate the terminal to accommodate more airplane types.

With the majority of foreigners coming in and out of Terminal 7 it’s important to have a good limo service to take you to JFK. If you need a last minute taxi then you’ll be glad to know that most terminals in JFK have kiosks where you can order a car service.

Terminal 8 is one of the major Oneworld hubs with American Airlines operating directly from this terminal. American Airlines began an eight year program with the goal of turning it into the largest passenger terminal in JFK. Terminal 8 was designed by DMJM Aviation as a way to combine the old terminal 8 and terminal 9. It would open in stages with the first stage opening in 2005, it was officially opened in 2007. The terminal itself is actually two times bigger than Madison Square Garden and has multiple retail and food outlets. The terminal is also home to over 80 different ticket counters, more than 40 self-service kiosks, 10 security checkpoints, 29 gates, and processes over 1,600 people through its U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility. Terminal 8 is massive in size, if your getting a limo service out of JFK it would be beneficial to request a meet and greet to avoid getting lost.

JFK is a massive airport, with thousands of flyers coming in and out of it everyday. With New York being the center of the world, its home to many car services that will drive you around on your vacation. be sure to be well prepared when visiting the city, and book with My Destiny Limo.

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Siente New York en tus manos

Mi primer dia en New York fue como estar viviendo dentro de una pelicula, sus calles repletas de gente de todas las nacionalidades, la policia, el inteso transito, los bomberos y las ambulancias con sus insistentes sirenas aturdiendo a todo quien se les cruce a su paso, como en unas de esas series que miramos como si fuesemos de otro planeta.

En esta ciudad cosmopolita te puedes encontrar con la variedad mas rica de crisoles de razas y nacionalidades de todo el planeta, se dicen que aparte del idioma Ingles y Espanol pudes escuchar hablar mas de 170 diferentes lenguas. Como asi tambien puedes encontar las comidas tipicas de los distintos paises que componen esta terrible jungla de cemento que es la ciudad de New York.

Por las mananas los tipicos buses escolares amarillos inundan sus calles deteniendo al trafico con sus Stops a cada pequeno que deben recoger para ir a la escuela. Puedes ver como caminan como soldados multitudes de personas hacias sus trabajos mayormente con su cofee to go desde las estaciones de Grand Central (ubicada en la East 42th Street entre Lexington y Park Av). o como Penn Station de la 7th Avenida en el mismo lugar que se encuentra El Madison Square Garden, que no esta en Madison, no es cuadrado ni tampoco tiene jardin, (curioso, verdad ?)

Segun WIKIPEDIA:

Nueva York³ (en inglés, New York City, pronunciado /nuːˈjɔɹk ˈsɪti/) es la ciudad más poblada de los Estados Unidos de América y una de las más pobladas del mundo.⁷

Genta cruzando las calles de New York — Ciudad de New York

Desde finales del siglo XIX es uno de los centros de la economía mundial. Nueva York está considerada como una ciudad global, por sus influencias a nivel mundial en los medios de comunicación, en la política, en la educación, en la arquitectura, en el entretenimiento, las artes y la moda.⁸ La influencia artística y cultural de la ciudad es de las más fuertes del mundo. En esta ciudad se encuentra la sede central de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas. La gran relevancia de la ciudad a muchos niveles la convierte, junto a Moscú, Pekín, Londres, Tokio y París en una de las ciudades con mayores estadísticas del planeta.⁹

La ciudad se compone de cinco boroughs: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens y Staten Island (también conocidos como “distritos metropolitanos” para los efectos de la ciudad, y cuya traducción y figura administrativa es equivalente a “municipio”) cada uno de los cuales coincide con un condado: Bronx, Kings, Nueva York, Queens, y Richmond. Con más de 24 millones de neoyorquinos en un área urbana de 830 kilómetros cuadrados (320 mi²), Nueva York es la segunda ciudad con más densidad de población de los Estados Unidos, solo detrás de Union City, Nueva Jersey, localizada al otro lado del río Hudson.¹⁰

Junto con Ginebra, Basilea y Estrasburgo, Nueva York es una de las pocas ciudades del mundo que es sede de varias instituciones internacionales sin ser la capital política de un estado.¹¹

La ciudad tiene muchos lugares y edificios reconocidos por todo el mundo. Por ejemplo, la estatua de la Libertad, ubicada en la isla homónima, y la isla de Ellis, que recibió a millones de inmigrantes que llegaban a Estados Unidos a finales del siglo XIX y comienzos del XX. Wall Street ha sido uno de los principales centros mundiales de finanzas desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial y es la sede de la Bolsa de Nueva York. La ciudad también ha concentrado a muchos de los edificios más altos del mundo, entre los que se encuentran el edificio Empire State, el One World Trade Center, el edificio Chrysler, el 432 Park Avenue, la Trump Tower, el edificio Seagram y anteriormente las torres gemelas del World Trade Center, que fueron derribadas en los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001.

La ciudad también es la cuna de muchos movimientos culturales estadounidenses, como por ejemplo el renacimiento de Harlem en literatura y artes visuales, el expresionismo abstracto (también conocido como Escuela de Nueva York) en pintura, y hip hop, break dance,¹² punk y Tin Pan Alley en música. En 2005, se hablaban 170 idiomas en la ciudad, y el 30 % de su población había nacido fuera de los Estados Unidos.

Poblacion de la Ciudad de New York:

Este es el porcentaje 2.658% del total población Estados Unidos. Si la tasa de crecimiento de la población sería igual que en el periodo 2010-2014 (+0.95%/Año), Nueva York la población en 2020 sería: 8 988 326*.

Aeropuertos de New York: (Fuente WIKIPEDIA)

El Aeropuerto LaGuardia (en inglés, LaGuardia Airport, código de IATA: LGA, OACI: KLGA) es un aeropuerto en el Queens, en Nueva York, y sirve principalmente a la ciudad de Nueva York. Está a 8 millas del centro de Nueva York. Su nombre proviene de un antiguo alcalde de Nueva York, Fiorello LaGuardia.

Posee dos pistas, la 4/22 y 13/31, ambas de iguales dimensiones (2134 x 46 m).

Se trata del principal aeropuerto doméstico de la ciudad de Nueva York, debido a su localización centralizada y su proximidad a Manhattan. El aeropuerto LaGuardia se ubica frente a la bahía de Flushing en Queens a unos 13 km (8 millas) del centro de Manhattan. Sin embargo, el aeropuerto no dispone de aduanas ni servicios de inmigración, y no se permiten vuelos de entrada ni de salida que excedan los 2400 km, excepto los sábados o si es un vuelo procedente de Denver, debido a la relación que une ambas ciudades. Por lo tanto, la mayoría de vuelos internacionales se reciben en los aeropuertos JFK o Newark.

La mayoría de vuelos que parten de LaGuardia tienen destino dentro de los Estados Unidos. No obstante, existen una serie de excepciones en los casos en que los vuelos procedan de aeropuertos que sí disponen de aduanas estadounidenses, como Ottawa y Toronto en Canadá, Freeport y Nassau en las Bahamas, y Bermuda.

El Aeropuerto Internacional John F. Kennedy (IATA: JFK, OACI: KJFK, FAA LID: JFK) (en inglés: John F. Kennedy International Airport)^? originalmente conocido como el Aeropuerto Idlewild, es un aeropuerto internacional en el Queens, en Nueva York, y sirve principalmente a la ciudad de Nueva York. Está a 16 millas del centro de Nueva York.

El aeropuerto es operado por la Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey), que también opera tres aeropuertos en el área metropolitana de la ciudad de Nueva York (el Newark Airport, el LaGuardia y el Teterboro), pero el John F. Kennedy es el aeropuerto más grande de todos. Es la base de operaciones de JetBlue Airways y es aeropuerto de entrada principal internacional para Delta Air Lines y American Airlines.

JFK es el aeropuerto con mayor cantidad de entradas de pasajeros internacionales en Estados Unidos y también de encomiendas nacionales e internacionales. Las salidas internacionales de JFK representaron el 17% de todos los pasajeros que viajaron diariamente en 2004, el porcentaje más grande en los Estados Unidos. En 2000, dirigió un promedio de 50 000 pasajeros internacionales al día. La ruta que conecta este aeropuerto con el Heathrow de Londres es la ruta más transitada en vuelos internacionales de Estados Unidos con más de 2,9 millones de pasajeros en 2000.

Aunque es conocido como el aeropuerto con mayor número de pasajeros internacionales también dirige vuelos nacionales, la mayoría a la costa oeste. En 2005 el aeropuerto dirigió más de 41 millones de pasajeros; el aeropuerto Newark Liberty con 33 millones de pasajeros, y el aeropuerto LaGuardia con 26 millones, para hacer un total de aproximadamente 100 millones de viajeros usando los aeropuertos de Nueva York haciendo que el espacio aéreo de la ciudad sobrepase al de la ciudad de Chicago como el más ocupado en los Estados Unidos.

El Aeropuerto Internacional Libertad de Newark (en inglés, Newark Liberty International Airport) (IATA: EWR, OACI: KEWR) es un aeropuerto situado entre las ciudades de Newark y Elizabeth en el norte del estado de Nueva Jersey, a 24 kilómetros de Nueva York. Este aeropuerto es uno de los más grandes de Estados Unidos con un tráfico de más de 30 millones de pasajeros por año y además fue en alguna vez el principal aeropuerto de los Estados Unidos. Es también el principal aeropuerto del área metropolitana de Nueva York. Incluye tres terminales de viajeros y otras instalaciones para carga.

United Airlines es la aerolínea más importante en Newark, utilizando en exclusiva una terminal. Además es el tercer centro de operaciones de United Airlines (después de Houston y Chicago), y FedEx mantienen varias instalaciones importantes para sus servicios de carga aérea.

El Aeropuerto de Newark junto con los Aeropuertos de la Ciudad de Nueva York crean el sistema de aeropuerto más grande de los Estados Unidos, el segundo lugar en el mundo en términos de tráfico de pasajeros, y por primera vez en el mundo en términos de las operaciones de vuelo totales. En 2011 el aeropuerto de Newark manejo 33,8 millones de pasajeros,⁴ El Aeropuerto JFK manejo 47,8 millones,⁴ y el Aeropuerto LaGuardia poco más de 24,0 millones de pasajeros.

Un sistema de monorriel, llamado el AirTrain (“tren aéreo”), conecta las terminales y los aparcamientos y también proporciona conexiones con los trenes de Amtrak y NJ Transit y sus servicios a Nueva York, Trenton, Filadelfia, y a otras ciudades del noreste de los Estados Unidos. El aeropuerto es gestionado por la Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey.

En el pasado, las instalaciones eran conocidas como el Aeropuerto Internacional de Newark (en inglés, Newark International Airport). Tras los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001, el aeropuerto fue reticulado y adquirió el nombre adicional de “Libertad” para honrar a las víctimas de esa tragedia. Además este fue el origen del United 93 que fue el único vuelo de ese día que no llegó a su objetivo. Sin embargo, algunos residentes de Nueva Jersey y Nueva York no creen que esto fuese una manera apropiada de honrar a las víctimas. En la práctica este nuevo nombre es raramente utilizado. Coloquialmente se conoce simplemente como “Newark Airport” por la población local.

Newark es el punto final del vuelo comercial directo más largo del mundo proveniente de Singapur por Singapore Airlines, es un vuelo de dieciocho horas el cual cesó en 2013 y reabrió en el año 2018 ahora con las nuevas aeronaves Airbus A350-900LR a diferencia del Airbus A340-500 utilizado antes de que cesara en 2013.^{[cita requerida]}

Podriamos hablar horas de New York, que lo haremos en nuestra proxima entrega.

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