The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: New York City

INTRODUCTION

There’s no place in the world that’s quite like New York City.

Whatever you want, whatever you’re looking to do, New York has it. Whether you want world class cuisine or the world’s greatest hot dog, to see masterpieces of art or masterworks of graffiti, to stare at celebrities or the craziest person you’ve ever seen, you can find them all in the Big Apple.

But it’s not a town for the faint of heart, for the panic stricken, for the weak-kneed, or the weak-bladdered. New York can be a cruel and unforgiving place, if you don’t know how to survive it. The morning commute alone could be your downfall. Or crossing a street. But staying in your room isn’t the answer either—cockroach infestations are everywhere. There’s a reason that the song says, “IF” you can make it there you can make it anywhere. The “IF” is key—making it in New York is by no means guaranteed. Just making it uptown isn’t even guaranteed.

That’s where this handy little guide comes in. Like its larger Worst-Case Scenario Survival handbook predecessors, The Worst-Case Scenario Pocket Guide: New York City provides you with the clear, step-by-step answers you need to survive The City’s inevitable and unexpected turns for the worse. In addition, you’ll find useful charts, lists, and instant visual solutions to help you navigate and survive The City’s perils.

Whether you’re a first time visitor to New York or a seasoned Manhattanite, don’t be caught unprepared. You’ll definitely find something in this pocket guide that will help you survive New York. At the very least, it’s a great place to hide your credit cards.