Table of Contents - Welcome Message - Alumni Organizations + Resources - Apartment Hunting Tools - Major Neighborhoods - Must Eat/Drink Places - Fitness + Outdoor Activities - Things to Do - Helpful Apps - General Tips & Tricks Welcome Dear New Graduate & Generation Orange Alum, WELCOME TO & GENERATION ORANGE! What is Generation Orange, you ask? It is a cohort of Syracuse University alumni that have graduated in the past 10 years who are laying their roots as young leaders and professionals. I’m sure you’re excited and a little nervous as you embark on this next chapter of your life. Well, have no fear, because we have put together this nifty little guide for you. It’s packed with tips, tricks and advice to help you get your feet on the ground as you transition to life in NYC. No clue how to start the apartment hunt? We’ve got you covered! Feel like going on an adventure? No problem! Need a new Instagram foodie picture? We have plenty of suggestions! Take a moment and skim through the content to follow. We’re sure you’ll find something worth your while. :) Best of luck on your endeavors and as always, GO ORANGE! - The Generation Orange Leadership Council & Syracuse University Alumni Association

Alumni Organizations + Resources

● Connect with the official Syracuse University alumni club of NYC (Big Apple Orange): ○ On the web ○ Facebook ○ Instagram ○ Twitter ○ LinkedIn ● Lubin House is the official home of Syracuse University in New York City.

Apartment Hunting Tools Resources to Find Apartments Apartments in NYC run on streeteasy.com; everything is listed there. You can search for no-fee buildings to save on broker fees (these can run you 15% of your first year’s rent). Many more expensive luxury buildings have their own leasing office where you can rent without a broker fee. While the apartment may be more costly per month, you’ll save on the broker fee - it ends up being the same yearly cost but you’re in a nicer building. Things You’ll Need Before You Go Apartment Hunting

● Proof of Income — Options to satisfy this requirement is a Letter of Employment if you just acquired the role, or pay stubs covering about 2 months of income. ● Copy of your photo ID. ● Bring a blank check or your checkbook. You’ll be surprised at how quickly some apartments come off the market, so if you find something you fall in love with, you’ll be ready to make it yours. ● Know your credit score. This affects if you will need a guarantor on your lease. ● Know your budget ● Call the complex ahead of time to schedule a walkthrough, some complexes are appointment only.

Common Things to Know When Looking for An Apartment

● Most buildings will require you to show that you make 40 times the monthly rent each year. If you can’t show this (most new grads can’t, this is common) you can have a guarantor apply as well. Essentially, if you fail to make rent, they are liable. This is commonly a parent or other family member who knows you’re good for the money. ● New regulations require that buildings can’t charge more than a $20 application fee - be careful if anyone tries to charge you more. ● If you’re looking for movers, Unpakt is great for this. You can enter your items and moving companies will essentially bid for your business.

Major Neighborhoods

• Brooklyn o Greenpoint o Williamsburg o Dumbo o Clinton Hil o Fort Greene o Carroll Gardens o Red Hook o Park Slope o Bedford Stuyvesant o Bushwick • o Upper West Side o Midtown West o Chelsea o Greenwich Village o Soho o Tribeca o FiDi o o Midtown East o Murray Hill o Gramercy o East Village o Lower East Side o Harlem • Queens o Astoria o Hunters Point o Woodside o Jackson Heights o Sunnyside o Maspeth o Long Island City Of course, Hoboken, NJ is also a very popular spot for Generation Orange alumni.

Must Eat/Drink Places Brunch

● Sotto 13: West Village, boozy, family style brunch spot ● Old Rose: Meatpacking, located in the beautiful Jane Hotel ● The Crooked Knife: Multiple locations, boozy, a must-visit your first year in New York ● Jack’s Wife Freda: SoHo, minimalist brunch spot, likely will see a celebrity ● Sunday in Brooklyn: Williamsburg, make a reservation or dare to wait three hours ● Calle Ocho: UES, boozy, great birthday spot ● Cafe Cortadito: Alphabet City, boozy, amazing Cuban food ● Jacob’s Pickles: UWS, iconic NYC spot ● Root & Bone: Alphabet City, to-die-for fried chicken

Lunch/Dinner

● Vic’s: SoHo, great birthday dinner spot, great location ● Numero 28 Pizzeria: Multiple locations, BYOB, good for groups ● Dishes: Multiple locations, solid lunch spot ● Essen: Multiple locations, solid lunch spot ● Five Senses: K-town, the best Korean food in New York ● Klong: East Village, Thai, solid happy hour ● Jamrock Jerk: Multiple locations, iconic Jamaican food truck ● Parisi: Nolita, iconic sandwiches and subs in New York ● Urbanspace: Multiple locations, unique food court that spotlights local NYC favorites ● Dinosaur BBQ: Multiple locations, yes there are multiple DBBQs in New York ● Tavern on the Green: UWS, special New York establishment located in ● Pepe Rosso Social: Little Italy, closest you’ll get to a home cooked meal experience

Sweet Tooth

● Levain: Multiple locations, New York’s most well-known cookie ● Ole & Steen: Multiple locations, Danish bakery that recently opened in New York, spreading all that’s great in Denmark ● OddFellows Ice Cream: Multiple locations, known for their unique and tasty flavors ● Martha’s Country Bakery: Multiple locations, try their cakes; any of them; all of them ● Dominique Ansel Kitchen: Soho, a special bakery with bakery mostly known for their chocolate chip cookie shot ● Milk Bar: Multiple locations, try their cereal milk soft serve ● Doughnut Plant: Multiple locations, best doughnuts in New York For A Drink or Two

● Berry Park: Williamsburg, great spot for groups; great roof to hangout in during the summer ● Stone Street: FiDi, another great spot for groups; awesome outdoor seating with all the bars and restaurants located on Stone Street during the summer ● Sweet & Vicious: Nolita, try their margaritas ● Radegast: Williamsburg, biergarten that’s perfect for birthdays; they do a lot of special events (i.e., Game of Thrones supper) so be on the lookout for that ● City Vineyard: Battery Park City, another great outdoor bar ● Patent Pending: Nomad, speakeasy inspired by Nikola Tesla ● Trinity Place: FiDi, Irish bar and restaurant located in a bank vault

Syracuse Affiliated Bars

● Beer Authority (40th & 8th, Manhattan) - The official bar to watch Syracuse games. There is a custom Syracuse menu and specials for all basketball and football games. The alumni club (BAO) is often there with giveaways as well. ● East End Bar & Grill (87th & 1st, Manhattan) - While not the official bar, the manager Kenny is a huge Syracuse fan, and they show every football and basketball game as well. You’ll certainly find alumni here at game time! th ● Marshall Street Bar (306 E. 49 Street, Manhattan) They aim to be NYC's most authentic Syracuse bar – they think of it as the "bridge" between New York City and Upstate New York.

Fitness + Outdoor Activities Fitness/Gyms

● Class Pass: With ClassPass you buy credits which can be redeemed for classes at many smaller gyms around the city. This is helpful if you would like to try many different locations and see what you’re into. They’ve recently expanded to allow you to redeem credits for overall wellness (i.e. facials, massages, hair cuts). ● Gyms: check with your employer if there are corporate discounts: ○ Equinox ($130+/month): most expensive but offers brand new equipment and top tier amenities. Classes are run by experienced trainers who are very excited to be there. ○ New York Sports Club ($60+/month): affordable but older equipment and fewer amenities. Recently many locations have been closing. ○ Blink Fitness ($30/month): From the same owners as Equinox, Blink offers fitness at a discount which still being fairly nice. ○ Crunch Fitness ($35/month): Crunch is known for good classes and convenient locations, plus their equipment is well maintained. ● Boxing: this is the newest fitness fad to take over NYC. It’s a great workout, plus you can get out some aggression! At these gyms you can purchase individual classes and the first is usually free! ○ Available at many of the gyms above if you have a membership ○ Rumble Boxing ○ Everybody Fights ○ Shadowbox ● Spin: Spin classes are still hot in NYC! At these gyms you can purchase individual classes and the first is usually free! ○ Available at many of the gyms above if you have a membership ○ SoulCycle ○ Flywheel ○ Peloton Studio

Things to Do Big Events

● Smorgasburg: Multiple locations, year round. Food festival that spotlights iconic New York spots. ● Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden: A holiday special in New York, be sure to check out Bar Car Nights. ● Tree Lighting: The Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is a very special moment in New York. The annual tree lighting ceremony is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. ● Long Island City Flea Outdoor Market: Located in Long Island City (5-25 46th Ave in LIC ) featuring food, art, jewelry, antique, and furniture vendors every Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m.—6 p.m.

Cultural Institutions

● Metropolitan Museum of Art ● American Museum of Natural History ● Guggenheim Museum ● Modern Museum of Art ● The Whitney ● The Intrepid ● The Morgan Library ● ● The 9/11 Memorial Museum ● The Liberty Science Center ● The Tenement Museum

Free Events / Places to Visit

● The High Line (Always Free) ● Bronx Museum of the Arts (Always Free) ● Brooklyn Museum (Free every first Saturday of the month, 5-11 p.m.) ● (Free every first Friday of the month, 6-9 p.m.) ● Jewish Museum (Free every Saturday) ● (MoMA) (Free every Friday from 4-8 p.m.) ● Neue Galerie New York (Free every first Friday of the month 6-8 p.m.) ● Shakespeare in the Park (Free Shakespeare shows at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park) ● Coney Island Mermaid Parade Helpful Apps Entertainment & Activity Apps

● Pulsd - Trying to have fun on a budget is hard, but Pulsd makes it a bit easier. The app always has great deals on great places to eat and things to do around the city. ● TodayTix - Broadway fanatic on a budget? No problem. TodayTix provides great seats at reasonable prices. You can purchase tickets for shows up to a month in advance. ● Time Out Magazine - Your destination for all things NYC.

Food

● The Infatuation ● Resy ● OpenTable

Transit/Navigation

● NYC Subway - Great for a simple subway map. ● Citymapper - Provides real time updates for subways along with any closures/delays. ● MTA for eTix (to use your phone to buy and use MetroNorth tickets) and TrainTime (provides train times for the MetroNorth.

General Tips & Tricks

● Keep your student ID with you. You never know when you can pull it out for a sweet discount - particularly at museums and other cultural institutions. ● Always check for a “first time user” discount code. This particularly applies to things like new apps that you download (ride sharing, food ordering, etc.). ● If you’re looking for slightly used and inexpensive furniture, use Craigslist. You’ll find some gems on there that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. You can also keep an eye out in your neighborhood because people are always moving and oftentimes leave some great items on the sidewalk. ● Apply for a New York Public Library Card! All you need to do is evidence that you work or live in New York and you automatically have access to all the books (and e-books!) the NYPL has to offer.