Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

nycgo.com 39 911 Emergencies (police, fire, or ambulance) 311 or 212 NEWYORK NYC government agencies (non-emergency) 411 or 212 555 1212 | 718 555 1212 Telephone directory assistance 800 NYCVISIT 212 397 8222 nycgo.com/maps-guides Request printed NYC literature 212 788 2830 nyc.gov/mopd Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Smoking NYC has a no-smoking regulation covering all public areas in all five boroughs. Public areas include parks, beaches, subway, taxis, bars, restaurants. Cigar smoking is only permitted in cigar bars registered with the City. Tax New York City sales tax: 8.875%. Store price tags do not include tax. Also good to note: ∙ No sales tax on clothing or footwear less than $110. ∙ No sales tax on food items purchased at grocery stores or on prescription drugs. ∙ No VAT or tax refunds for foreigners shopping in US. Tipping Many employees in the service industry earn a lower hourly minimumwage so gratuities/ tips are expected to supplement their income. Suggested guidelines: Hotel doorman: $1 for hailing a taxi Porter/bellhop: $1–$2 per bag Housekeepers: $1–$5 per day Waitstaff & bartenders: 15%–20% of bill, excluding tax Taxi drivers: 15%–20% of total fare Tour guides: $5–$20 or 10%–15% of purchase price for a ticket Voltage US voltage is mainly 110– 120 and frequency is 60Hz. Converters are urged for hairdryers, but only outlet adapters are needed for electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets and chargers. WiFi link.nyc LinkNYC kiosks provide free public WiFi networks city- wide. LinkNYC also offers device charging, free phone calls in the US and more. Find kiosk locations at link.nyc NYC Information nycgo.com Find passes to many attrac- tions, plus printed guides, maps and brochures pertain- ing to all there is to see and do in the five boroughs . Macy’s Herald Square Visitor Center, mezzanine level, 151 W. 34th St. (bet. Seventh Ave. and Broadway). Subway: 1, 2, 3, B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W to 34th St./ Herald Sq.