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Expertise
Transportation, Local Government, City Infrastructure
Experience in the area
Having lived in NYC most my life, I am an 'expert' on navigating it both by public transport, car and bicycle. I am also very knowledgeable on how the City works (and occasionally does not work!) in areas such as government, infrastructure, etc.
Education/Credentials
BA (from a well known local university)
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Jonah | 06/30/09 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Helpful ideas. Thank you. |
| Kyra | 05/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help! I might try ..... |
| Madison | 04/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you! Your answer was very helpful ..... |
| Erik | 04/11/09 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | thanks for the tip I'll do that |
| Bill D'Eletto | 02/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | I would imagine this is a tough ..... |
Recent Answers from Marc W
2009-04-20 West and Greenwich Village:
Yes, when New Yorkers typically talk about 'Greenwich Village' or simply 'the Village', they are referring to the West Village and not the East Village. The East Village has traditionally been edgier
2009-04-10 General Life in the city:
1. While most people think of just Manhattan when they hear New York City, it also includes the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. In those areas it is not unusual to find neighborhoods of both
2009-03-22 Airsoft and paintballs:
In regards to the legality of airsoft guns, I would suggest contact the NYPD's License Division at 646-610-5560 -- more info also available at: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/permits/handgun_licensing_information
2009-02-10 manhole covers:
Cannot give you an exact total but here are some numbers: from "Anatomy of a City" by Kate Ascher: - 1,200 [ConEd] steam manholes (Manhattan only below 96th St) - 11,000 [Empire City Subway] communication
2008-10-16 Cheapest /fastest way to get to JFK to Stamford, CT:
See my previous posts, but basically you have to take a bus to Grand Central Terminal (in Manhattan) and then Metro-North (train) to Stamford. The last train leaves Grand Central at 1:53am (arrives Stamford
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