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New York, United States

From series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
New York is also in a list of cities where one of the main danger is the water. Today it is one of the largest and the most populated cities in the world. When a disaster comes, a great number of people dies. For example, when the Sandy hurricane came to New York, 43 people died. If the government doesn’t begin to build the special borders today, the lower valley of Hudson River and Long Island district can go closer to the water for 30-60 meters in 2080.

New York, United States After the destroying hurricane the supervisor gave the beginning to the huge project. The main aim of was to build a number of special constructions, which will prevent further sea-level rise. Approximately this project will cost about 19,5 million dollars for the city. However, specialists say that in case of another destroying hurricane, all these constructions will be useless.

Tropical storm Sandy got into the city in 2012. The hardest days were on 30th - 31st October. According to the strong long-lasting showers, the wind was about 150 km per minute. Seven underground tunnels were flooded. District Kwins was drastically destroyed after the disaster. There burned more than 50 buildings because the electricity lines were broken. The destroying hurricane led to several huge emergencies, one of them has happened on Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station, where stopped the reactor. It is rather hard to save the city from another natural disaster. New York is still taking the first position in a list of cities going under the water in the nearest time. Next - Miami


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ATM bankomat: 'Santander Bank ATM' located in 0.21 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Enterprise Rent-A-Car' is located in 1.24 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Delta' in 0.29 km
Supermarket: 'Kabayan Restaurant' in 0.23 km
Parking: 'Township of Union Municipal Parking Lot Number 8' in 1.25 km
Apotheek: 'Restoration Pharmacy LLC' in 0.34 km
Police station: 'Union Police Headquarters' in 1.78 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Dunkin' Donuts' in 0.16 km
Railway station: 'Union' in 2.95 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Manhattan Airport - in 2 km
 »  Teterboro Airport TEB - in 16 km
 »  John F Kennedy Airport JFK - in 20 km
 »  Linden Airport LDJ - in 24 km
 »  Essex County Airport CDW - in 29 km
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Best hotels near New York

Wyndham Garden Chinatown

Located in 0 km from New York
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Rooms: 106
The Wyndham Garden Chinatown has rooms with a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and the premium … More: photo, rates and booking
West 4th Studio

Located in 1 km from New York
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Rooms: 1
The West 4th Studio boasts bright, modern décor and has a flat-screen cable TV. The apartment is equipped with an en suite bathroom and has a … More: photo, rates and booking
Willow Street Homes by onefinestay

Located in 2 km from New York
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Rooms: 1
A fireplace is included in each modern apartment at WillowStreet Homes by onefinestay. Plush bedding is offered in guest rooms. A garden or patio is … More: photo, rates and booking
UBliss Suites at 70 Greene

Located in 3 km from New York
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Rooms: 10
The apartments at UBLiss Suites at 70 Greene include a flat-screen cable TV and iPod docking station. There is also a clothes washing machine and … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Soho Synagogue
0 km - Soho Synagogue
Soho synagogue is a unique attraction. It is located on the territory of Lower Manhattan in New York City. A resident by the name of Dovi Schneider is the founder. He and his wife decided to convert the old boutique into a house of worship. Designer Dror Benshetrit …
Waterfront in New York
1 km - Waterfront in New York
Vacation in New York will be not so memorable without the walk along the embankment. The first equipped embankment has appeared in Manhattan district. At the beginning of 2011 was worked out the unified plan of the coastline development. According to the plan, there …
Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse
2 km - Diane von Furstenberg Penthouse
The unique apartments of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg are located in the heart of New York City. The penthouse has an unusual architecture. A large glass lozenge was installed on its roof. If you look at the house from a height, you get the feeling that there …
Wythe Hotel
3 km - Wythe Hotel
New York's famous Wythe Hotel is housed in a former warehouse. It is one of the first loft hotels in the world. Brooklyn was a classic warehouse district in the middle of the last century. Many old industrial buildings have been preserved in it. This area is considered …
Donna Karan House
4 km - Donna Karan House
The apartment of the famous designer Donna Karan is imbued with Buddhist calm and harmony. She tried to make her home as comfortable as possible for relaxation and immersion in nirvana. In this way, the world-famous designer wants to take a break from the hustle and …
David H. Koch Theater
5 km - David H. Koch Theater
David H. Koch Theater is one of the most famous and popular cultural centers in New York. Enchanting dance performances are held in it. The theater was opened in 1964. Exclusively ballet performances were arranged in it initially. Dance performances of various styles …

Top destination around New York - New York

In New York you will never get bored, does not matter in what month or season you are coming here. There are always hundreds of events, holidays, celebrations, exhibitions pass in New York nearly every month. Almost every holiday in New York is celebrated with a parade or a fair. Some of them are known worldwide, some of them are famous in the city's circles. So, when planning a trip, check if your dates coincide with one of the celebrations. Every experienced adventurer and tourist will admit that New York is especially beautiful in winter. The magic starts in early December when all the people begin preparations for Christmas and New Year celebrations. During these holidays, you will be filled with an amazing atmosphere of anticipation of the holiday. The entire city is decorated with garlands, Christmas trees, and illuminations. On the territory of Rockefeller Center, you will see a huge Christmas tree. Every year on New Year's Eve in Times Square, hundreds of thousands of spectators enjoy the world-famous ceremony - the Ball Drop. Do not stay aside if you came to New York during this holiday and join the crowd to see how the giant balloon descends from the building of One Times Square. As soon as the ball falls at midnight, the crowd begins to celebrate.

New York hosts one of the most important fashion festivals twice a year. The first show can be seen on February, and then in September. New York Fashion Week covers the latest trends of the spring-summer and autumn-winter seasons in February and September. The program of each forum includes a fashion show with the participation of about 250 designers. To attend the New York Fashion Week shows, you need to get accreditation by sending a preliminary request on the official website of the event. The greenest parade in the world passes in New York in the middle of March 17. St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated on the streets of big cities around the world by parades of mummers and bagpipers. The annual St. Patrick's Parade takes place in the heart of Manhattan - on Fifth Avenue. Thousands of people - most of them with Irish roots - solemnly march to the sounds of military bands and bagpipes along the living "green" corridor from the numerous spectators. The route runs from 44th Street, past the main Irish shrine of New York - the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral, to the building of the Irish Historical Society on 80th Street.
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