New York City is the largest city in the United States and one of the world's major global cities. New York City is the most densely populated city in the North America. New York City is an international center for business, finance, fashion, medicine, entertainment, media, and culture.

New York City or the city that never sleeps, attracts people from all over the world because of its economic opportunity, culture, and fast-paced cosmopolitan lifestyle. New York City is located in the northeastern U.S., southeastern New York state, and at the mouth of the Hudson River. The city is situated on the three major islands of Manhattan, Staten Island, and western Long Island.

Education in New York City is provided by a vast number of public and private institutions. Public schools in New York City educate over a million students. New York City's public school is managed by New York City Department of Education. The department is run by the New York City School Chancellor. Each house or residential area in New York City is zoned to an elementary school and a middle school. 

New York is home to some of the most important libraries, universities, and research centers in the world. The city is particularly known as a center for research in medicine and the life sciences. The City University of New York is the third-largest public university system in the United States. The New York Public Library is one of the largest public library systems in the United States.

The weather in New York goes from one extreme to the other. In the summer the temperatures can become almost unbearably hot and humid, whereas in the winter it is often bitterly cold, with considerable amounts of snow. Rain is more common than snow in winter, because the Atlantic Ocean helps keep temperatures warmer than in the interior Northeast. Snowfall varies from year to year, usually averaging about 2 ft (60 cm) in total.Travellers are always advised to check the New York weather forecast before travelling to the city.

Whether you’re interested in museums, live music, world-class restaurants, theater, amazing architecture or just about anything else, New York has lots of it. One of the truly remarkable aspects of NYC is the ability to walk outside and be within several minutes of anything you want or need, anytime of day or night. New Yorkers also benefit from the beautiful surroundings outside the city, where they can enjoy the beach, mountains, bed and breakfasts, wineries and more.

 New York City real estate is a hot commodity.  Real estate can be hard to sort out in a big city so you will definitely want to consult a local realtor to make sure that you figure out what property fits your lifestyle, budget and the needs of your family. In 2003 there was a joint collaboration between housing developers, city planners and financial institutions that helped to increase the availability of affordable housing in the New York area. And like any sound investment real estate requires both knowledge and diligence to realize its full potential for a lifetime of personal pride and satisfaction. While New York real estate is often thought of as represented by the New York City condos, lofts and high rises, by contrast the rest of the state offers new homes and stately older homes and towns near farms, forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes.

New York City has long been a public health leader and provides vast health services to its residents. The Health Department's role is to protect and promote the health of the public through a wide range of programs and services. New York City’s restaurants are known for their variety, excellence and feature an almost infinite variety of cuisines. No matter what the economic climate, New York City restaurants never lose their ability to keep rich and poor alike preferring to eat out rather than stay home.

New York City has one of the most modern health systems in the world. The world famous cancer hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, dedicated to excellence in the treatment of cancer is located here. Some other famous hospitals of New York City are the New York University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Mount Sinai Medical Center.

New York is often called "the media capital of the world". It is home to several of the largest media conglomerates in the world, including Time Warner, News Corporation, the Hearst Corporation, and Viacom. New York City is a home to four of the 10 largest papers in the United States. These include The New York Times, The New York Daily News, The New York Post and The Wall Street Journal. New York City has a tradition as an important place in radio broadcasting.