New York City

"NEW YORK - A man's daring rescue of a teen who fell on the subway tracks earned him the unique title "the hero of Harlem" on Thursday, plus $10,000 from Donald Trump and a trip to Disney World."

2007-01-05 03:14:23 · 6 answers · asked by Jola 2

i need to find a website that has apartments in the upper east/west side in NYC thats price range is between $2000 to like $3500 a month with pictures of the apartments in it

2007-01-04 21:09:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

NEW YORK - A man's daring rescue of a teen who fell on the subway tracks earned him the unique title "the hero of Harlem" on Thursday, plus $10,000 from Donald Trump and a trip to Disney World.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg bestowed the title upon Wesley Autrey as he presented him with the city's highest award for civic achievement, calling the 50-year-old construction worker "a great man — a man who makes us all proud to be New Yorkers."

On Tuesday, Autrey saw Cameron Hollopeter, a 19-year-old film student, suffering a seizure while waiting for a train. After stumbling down the platform, Hollopeter, of Littleton, Mass., fell onto the tracks with a train on its way into the station.
He jumped down to the tracks, a few feet below platform level, and rolled with the young man into a drainage trough between the rails as the southbound No. 1 train came into the 137th Street/City College station.

Some train cars passed over Autrey and Hollopeter with only a couple of inches to spare, but neither man suffered any harm from the incident. Hollopeter, hospitalized for his medical condition, was in stable condition Thursday.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Executive Director Elliot Sander called Autrey's action "a death-defying act of bravery. We truly have not seen anything like this. ... He was at the right place at the right time and did the right thing."

After the City Hall ceremony, a limousine whisked Autrey — who also received a year's worth of free subway rides — to a meeting with Trump, who presented him with $10,000.

He also has received $2,500 from the New York Film Academy to start a scholarship fund for his children, and tickets and a backstage tour to the Broadway musical "The Lion King."

Autrey, who did the morning news show circuit on Thursday and taped a David Letterman appearance later in the day, will be flown to Los Angeles for an appearance next week on Ellen DeGeneres' show.

As for his new celebrity, he concluded, "good things happen when you do good."

2007-01-04 20:28:49 · 6 answers · asked by puffy 6

I am from India. I am coming to New York city for 2 months. Can anybody tell what is cost of living in New York?

How much I need to spend on stay, transport, food, cloths there.

Thank you in advance.

2007-01-04 17:02:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am trying to keep my budget to a limit that is why i am thinking of the ywca

2007-01-04 16:57:16 · 1 answers · asked by caro 1

Walking down Bleecker in the village between 6 and 7 ave, I noticed that street signs sometimes spell the name Bleecker and other times spell it Bleeker. Why is that? what's the correct spelling, and why doesn't the city ensure consistency across all signs?

2007-01-04 14:35:32 · 2 answers · asked by Jonathan S 1

2007-01-04 14:33:03 · 4 answers · asked by knj1974@sbcglobal.net 1

I want to have a movie viewing of an older movie in New York City for a medium size group of people. The hotel that I booked does not have a confrence room. I need a place that is cheap (hourly rates) to hold this event. It has to be in New York City.

2007-01-04 14:05:58 · 2 answers · asked by Manda 4

when i turn 18 in a few months a plan on moving to nyc, maybe with a roomate in manhatton. and i whould like to know were is a nice place to live in an apartment that doesnt cost to much??? please help out....i know new york is expencive so you dont need to remind me............

2007-01-04 13:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just a thought. Thanks

2007-01-04 11:59:05 · 6 answers · asked by Jade Heart 2

Hi ppl,

Could you tell me roughly how much it will be to get from the airport (newark) to the 120 E 31st street area.

And is there anything i should know about Newark airport?

2007-01-04 11:52:36 · 2 answers · asked by andybing1978 3

2007-01-04 11:03:54 · 3 answers · asked by kaz 1

I am going to New York in March. I will only be there for one day. Morning to late night. What are things that I have to see and do?

2007-01-04 08:11:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Going to NY in a couple of days and didn't want to take all cash. If we take a credit/debit card, how do they exchange the price in dollars to the price in pounds? And will we get charged for transactions?

2007-01-04 01:12:32 · 10 answers · asked by Lauren 1

I'll be on a business trip to Elizabeth, NJ with 5 team members for about 10 days. Need suggestions for cheap ways to stay, eat and entertain. Job location is litterally next to the new ark airport. I'll consider driving about 15 minutes from it.

2007-01-03 20:13:07 · 2 answers · asked by Natali 2

Food, Entertainment, Great Views, Interesting Stores...anything...Im a native New Yorker who recently moved 3000 miles away...When I go back I want to make the most of my beloved city...let me know what you love so I can experience them with my own personal favorites...who knows maybe I will get some new ones. Thanks!

2007-01-03 18:58:38 · 16 answers · asked by eve16455 2

2007-01-03 16:51:42 · 2 answers · asked by Tom 1

I don't remember the name and I need to look for information about it. Does anyone know the name?

I know they body parts are from Asians.. not much else. Anyone?

2007-01-03 14:57:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know its been a hot winter in NY City. but do you think the city will see snow soon? has any been forcasted

Coming in Feb to NY, whats the chances i get snow

2007-01-03 12:55:24 · 5 answers · asked by andybing1978 3

I know water, snacks and a cell phone, but should i bring anything else?

2007-01-03 12:48:27 · 6 answers · asked by Jessy 1

2007-01-03 12:05:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-03 11:54:03 · 5 answers · asked by justanotheruser 5

i really need to know!!! will you please help me?
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2007-01-03 11:06:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

A friend and I will be in NYC for a few days at the end of February. can anyone recommend any good bars,cafes and restaurants. We also don't want to miss the OSCARS - Anyone know of a good place to watch it?

2007-01-03 09:57:57 · 9 answers · asked by JT31 1

A young man who was having a seizure or something fell down on the subway tracks, this gentleman jumped down tried to pull him up, but didn't have time. So he pushed him down in a gutter between the tracks and saved them both. They had about two inches to spare from being hit by the top of the train. Modern day Hero?

2007-01-03 09:49:20 · 6 answers · asked by sshield2006@sbcglobal.net 1

Also, what is the best place to stay in Manhattan on a tight budget?

2007-01-03 08:27:02 · 12 answers · asked by --Lost in this world-- 3

HOT STUFF HERE FOUR ALL SEASONS!!!!!

2007-01-03 07:07:31 · 3 answers · asked by jasadie5 1

2007-01-03 06:41:36 · 1 answers · asked by 15fsg546rge1rrheljh45hjr90459ty3 3

2007-01-03 06:41:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are looking to move the the NYC area and don't have a clue about what areas to look into. We want to move some place where the rent isn't outrageous and where we can park cars safely. Also, we want to have public transportation into the city easily available. Any suggestions? We were looking into Greenwich. We would also like to avoid living in Jersey. Any insight would be awesome! Thanks!

2007-01-03 03:10:21 · 9 answers · asked by mandafishy 1