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Traveling in New York City Just Got Easier

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The subway has always been a preferred method for traversing New York City. And now making your way from one city attraction to another has gotten significantly easier.

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Plastic, rechargeable MetroCards replaced tokens over 20 years ago. Today, city subway and bus passengers can use an even more hi-tech contactless alternative: Omny (One Metro New York).

Riders can tap their way into a selection of subway stations and buses through contactless bankcards or payment platforms on mobile or wearable devices. The innovative system was unveiled in May 2019 in a number of stations on the 4,5, 6 lines between Grand Central-42 Street and Atlantic Avenue-Barclays Center, as well as all Staten Island buses. By 2023, OMNY will be the only payment option in all New York City subways. Until then, most stations offer a variety of options.

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Bryant Park in Midtown Manhattan

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If you’re looking for an outdoor activity that will give you the flavor of New York, consider a visit to Bryant Park.

Bryant Park is an award-winning park, and the only large-scale public park in midtown Manhattan.

During the holiday season, Bryant Park offers many activities, including New York City’s only free admission skating rink. Winter crafts and live music are available most days. The Holiday Shops are open during the holiday season, and a variety of festive food is available for purchase.

In addition to these activities, exercise classes, a reading room and workshops are offered throughout the year. Children’s programs and games provide entertainment for all age groups.

Whether you live in New York or are just visiting, we hope you enjoy this outdoor activity.

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Empire State Building Run Up

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An associate from the Goldman Sachs Group Inc. ran up the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan, in order to raise money for charity.  Brian Kuritzky’s 320 meter feet climb from the lobby to observation deck raised $20, 000 for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation…and he did it twice! This was the second consecutive year Kuritzky got involved in this venture, having raised $85,000 last year. Organized by the New York Road Runners, this event has been happening since 1978 and has participants from a variety of countries such as New Guinea, Israel and Japan.