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Transportation, Local Government, City Infrastructure

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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.

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BA (from a well known local university)

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2011-04-11 route and fare:

By public transportation, it will take at least 3.5 hours.  You will need to:  - take AirTrain ($7.25 combined AirTrain+subway ticket payable when you exit) to Jamaica  - take Subway (E train towards World

2011-02-03 travel:

The ferry to Lewes, DE leaves from Cape May, NJ.  See http://www.capemaytimes.com/travel/buses.htm and also confirm the schedules at http://www.njtransit.com/    Also see http://www.rehoboth.com/community/transportation

2010-01-22 George Washington or Tappan Zee Bridge:

Yes, I've done a similar drive and the Tappan Zee is a better route.  Not only will you avoid the George Washington Bridge and Cross Bronx but you also avoid traffic on I-95 around Stamford.  Between Hartford

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

 

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