New York City Warnings Or Dangers Tips by ForestqueenNYC

Avoid Toys R Us on Saturdays

Unless you like to be packed in like a sardine and have plentry of patience, avoid this store on Saturday. It is packed to the gills and is absolutely no fun with that many people. On other days, it's well worth the trip. It is a fabulous store.

You May Be Fined If You Sit Here Without A Child

9/28/05

I just read this on the Drudge Report:
Woman Ticketed for Sitting on a Playground Bench with No Kids...

It seems that some parks and playgrounds in New York have signs posted that you are not to enter unless you are accompanied by a child. This is to keep pedophiles out. A good idea. But the police should use some common sense, for heaven's sakes. But since they don't, be aware of the signs and don't go in unless you have a child.

BTW the fine could be as much a $1000 and 90 days in jail.

Website: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=3483055

Stay Away from Times Square on Saturday

This is another place to avoid on Saturday. I went there on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and I think everyone who lives in all five boroughs of New York plus all the tourists in town must have been there. I could hardy wait to get out of that area. It is impossible to take good photos with so many people. This photo is one of the less crowded areas that I saw.

Subway Precautions 3

If you should drop something on the tracks while you are waiting for the subway, you are standing too close to the edge. But, for heaven's sake, do not jump down on the tracks and try to retrieve it. More than likely, you will probably not be able to get back up on the platform before the next train arrives. Is it really worth risking your life.

My subway precautions 1,2, & 3 seem obvious, but yet all too often I read in the paper about one of these incidents occuring. It seems that people would have the common sense not to do these things, but I think it has more to do with lack of attentiveness, impulsiveness, and being too trusting than anything else.

Subway Precautions 1

Never stand near the edge of the the subway platform. It has happened several times since I moved here that someone has been pushed in front of an oncoming train.

My sons think I worry too much about this sort of thing, but after you have read about it in the paper a couple of times you realize that not everyone riding the subway is a decent person.

Strangers

They have been saying it for as long as I can remember and it makes New Yorkers seem unfriendly, but it really is a good idea not to look strangers in the eye.

Subway Precautions 2

Be especially attentive when the subway is crowded. This is the best time for your pockets to be picked without your even knowing it. In fact you might consider waiting for the next train rather than squeezing in like a sardine.

NEVER, NEVER go after the pickpocket nor even yell at him. This could result in very disastrous consequences.

Food Vendors

The food sold by the vendors on the street is inexpensive and can be delicious, but you are taking a chance when you eat it.