The Streets of NYC - Tip #1 The Snow

I would like to start off this week by letting you all know that walking in the city is hard. If you aren't ready for it, you could get bowled over very easily, so I hope you take this in and if you have anything to add that will help our out of town friends, I'm sure we would all love the commentary.

I realize that I am currently living in a city that doesn't get snow. However, I did grow up in upstate NY and I did live in the city during winter months, and when I did live in NYC, there would be snow and sometimes, so much of it that the snow plows thought it was a brilliant idea to push all of the snow onto the sidewalk, specifically the corners of each intersection where the only way out was through the embankment. Which I get, I mean what better place to put the snow than where 99.9% of the NYC population spend most of their day.

I remember one winter when people had to create 'paths' within a snow bank just so we could get from one block to the next. I also remember thinking that it would be better to ride around on a sled because stairs down to the subway just didn't exist.

So, if you are in NYC during the winter and a blanket of snow descends over the beautiful city, just remember

1. Wear boots and bring an umbrella
2. Don't expect to get anywhere quickly
3. If you live above 54th st. there may be a chance that the Taxi's will not come and get you
4. Walking on a newly created single lane sidewalk is just silly. So don't push, shove or run and try to take the subway whenever possible.
5. Don't dress up.
6. Pack a bag with extra clothes, shoes, socks, hats and underwear (hey, you never know)

Also, feet and hand warmers are a must because you don't just walk beside the snow, you walk in it. Enjoy! And I've been thinking of all my NY friends and wishing you a safe and warm winter.