Moving to New York State

Moving to New York has its own unique set of expectations and shifts to deal with. For example, if you live in a house, and you've never experienced apartment living, you're in for quite a change! Having neighbors above, below, and next to you, and potentially thin walls between you, will create an entirely new dynamic. And, the rental market in New York is unlike any you've experienced in the world - realtors (both good and crazy), fees, neighborhoods. Figuring out how to even begin looking for an apartment, or an experienced New York moving company is likely to make you feel like a fish out of water. There are many elements to consider before deciding on an apartment you'll be happy with.



Every year approximately a quarter million people move to New York City- replacing an approximately equal number of people who move out each year. New York City residents hail from across the globe, consequently it is one of the most diverse cities in the world and is home to around 800 spoken languages. A majority of people who move to New York City do so because of the abundance of opportunities present in the city.  New York is consistently ranked highest in terms of overall opportunities when compared to other cities throughout the globe.  The kinds of opportunities available in New York City extend beyond the professional realm and into areas such as cultural and social opportunities.

But not everyone is moving to New York City. Plenty of people move to the state for plenty of other reasons as well. For centuries, Americans have flocked to New York to begin new lives or to make it big in one of America's original states. From the pristine Adirondack Mountains to the glitz and bustle of the Big Apple, New York offers something for everyone and promises a lifestyle both steeped in history and focused on the future. After all, the state's motto―Excelsior!―means "ever upward." Welcome to our state!

The state of New York is now home to roughly 20 million people spread over some 55,000 square miles. Winters that are sometimes severe are tempered by generally comfortably warm summers, and the humid continental climate (encouraged by the ubiquitous internal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean) contributes both to the state's vigorous agriculture sector and to its popularity as a tourist destination.

The agricultural economy is dominated by dairy products, cattle and other livestock, vegetables, nursery stock, and apples, while New York's most booming industries are printing and publishing, scientific instruments, electric equipment, machinery, chemical products, and tourism.

All About New York City

New York City (NYC) is a bustling city of 8 million people who live in five boroughs which are composed of distinct neighborhoods. The conference will be in the borough of Manhattan in a neighborhood called the Upper West Side (UWS), so named because it lies above the main commercial parts of the city on the west side of the island.

Located on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a county of New York State. The five boroughs—The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island—were consolidated into a single city in 1898. With a census-estimated 2012 population of 8,336,69 distributed over a land area of just 302.64 square miles (783.8 km2) New York is the most densely populated major city in the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. The New York City Metropolitan Area's population is the United States' largest, with 18.9 million people distributed over 6,720 square miles (17,400 km2), and is also part of the most populous combined statistical area in the United States, containing 22.2 million people as of 2011.

There is no one best area to select in New York City. The public transit system takes tourists safely and cheaply to about 95% of tourist attractions, 24 hours a day, 7days a week, 365 days a year.  It really depends on what kind of lodging you need, your budget and what you want to do and see while you're here. Some neighborhoods are more residential, and some are more commercial. Some, such as Times Square, are teeming with tourists. Some, like the Upper West Side or Chelsea, attract fewer tourists, and more long time residents.

“The Big Apple” is a major world capital and a world leader in finance, the arts, and communications. The port of New York is one of the finest in the world and ranks as the largest port complex on the East Coast. The city is the home of the United Nations and is headquarters for some of the world's largest corporations. The city is also the center of advertising, fashion, publishing, and radio broadcasting in the United States.