Is Hell’S Kitchen Safe?

It’s mostly very safe, but I typically avoid the edges (near Port Authority). It’s close to Times Square, but it’s very easy to avoid. Hell’s Kitchen is pretty central so it’s easy to get all over the city, and there are a lot of transit options (especially on 8th avenue). It was great being close …

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What States Say Pop Not Soda?

“Pop” is most commonly associated with the Midwest and in most of the West, including the Mountain- and the Pacific Northwest. These include Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Michigan, Kansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, Iowa, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Why do some states say pop instead of soda? They say the term “soda pop” is traced back to …

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Is 1St Ave Uptown Or Downtown?

South of Houston Street, the roadway continues as Allen Street south to Division Street. Traffic on First Avenue runs northbound (uptown) only. What is considered uptown in NYC? The term Uptown can refer to Upper Manhattan, but is often used more generally for neighborhoods above 59th Street; in the broader definition, Uptown encompasses Upper Manhattan. …

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