The 14 biggest risks New Yorkers face
'04.01.2021'
Vita Popova
Life in New York has both its pros and cons. And while the positives outweigh, sometimes it does not hurt to recognize some of the risks New Yorkers are dealing with. This publication writes Only in Your State.
Here are 14 risks you should be aware of before moving to this state.
- Taxes
If there is something that all New Yorkers complain about, it's taxes. If you are ready to deal with them and the high cost of living, hit the road. But keep in mind: the state is taxed on almost everything.
- Bad roads
It doesn't matter where you live in New York, potholes are just one of the many things you will encounter on the roads.
- Murder cold
Never underestimate how cold it can be in New York.
- Snowfall
And if the frost does not kill you, then snowfalls can easily do it. So you have to be patient, with winter tires and an all-wheel drive car.
- The need to dig your car out of the snow
Often you will have to dig your car out of the snow to take advantage of it.
And well, if you can find your car under the snow blockages. What's worse? Spend a godless amount of time digging up a car just to understand that it’s not really yours.
- Road hazard
If you eventually find your car, you will have to be careful on the road. They are known to be deadly here.
- Snow storms
If you live near Lake Ontario or Erie, then at some point you will encounter a snow storm, which is formed due to the close presence of lakes. Just go a little deeper into history and you will realize that deadly and powerful lake storms are not alien to Western and Northern New York. So get ready!
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- Risk of getting lost
Do you think you have enough experience to follow our paths? We have bad news for you: you can easily get lost here. No matter how beautiful the mountains and paths of the Big Apple are, they are just as dangerous.
- Reindeer
No matter how much some of us love these furry creatures, they can be quite dangerous. Just imagine what can happen if you drive and suddenly a deer appears on the road!
- Bad cellular
Losing your cellular connection while you are in one of our small towns is a common thing. When exploring new locations in New York State, don't just rely on the Internet and telephone service.
- Unfamiliar taste of familiar food
You may be surprised when you realize that the famous buffalo wings and bagels, as well as other popular New York dishes, can completely taste in different establishments. New York leaves its mark on them.
- Annoying tourists
New York State is a wonderful place, and therefore it is not surprising that many tourists tend to visit it. Therefore, you, as a New Yorker, will have to put up with this and often share the territory with other people who are also passionately in love with this city.
- Unusual water
Pay attention to which fountain you drink water from. Going on an excursion to the magical place of Saratoga, you will see a total of 18 natural sources scattered around the city. While all sources differ in their healing properties and taste, the water from some fountains has a very carbonated taste. This fact may surprise you.
- Hurricanes
And perhaps one of the biggest threats New Yorkers can face are hurricanes. Many residents of the state faced them, and these deadly and dangerous natural phenomena took many lives forever. One of the most recent devastating hurricanes to hit New York was Sandy. It collapsed on the coast of New York in 2012, breaking the coastal buildings to pieces. The hurricane caused a real flood.
