1. Hanyang GSIS New York 2003 American Studies

2. It’s the birthplace of the nation. It’s Wall Street, the South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge. It’s Breathtaking views of the harbor and Statue of Liberty. IF YOU HAVEN ’ T SEEN DOWNTOWN, YOU HAVEN ’ T SEEN NEW YORK

4. Weather City Stats Natl. Avg. Annual precipitation (inches) 44.36 37.8 High temp in July °F 84.7° 86.5° Heat index Based on amount of AC and days needed 21 26.3 Low temp in Jan °F 26.5° 27.9° Cold index Based on amount of heating and days needed 39 36.9

5. Housing City Stats Natl. Avg. Rank from Lo to Hi (out of 1240) Average home price $341,330 $218,407 Property taxes (est. property taxes paid per $1,000 of market value) $26.52$26.5

6. Financial City Stats Natl. Avg. Rank from Lo to Hi (out of 1240) Median household income (per year) $40,831 $69,521 Sales tax 8.62% 6.76% State income tax rate (highest bracket) 6.85% 5.17% 791 State income tax rate (lowest bracket) 4.00% 2.02% 996 Average auto insurance premiums (per year) $1,091 $796 1,128

7. Education City Stats Natl. Avg. Rank from Hi to Lo (out of 1240) Colleges, universities and professional schools (index based on availability within 30- mile radius; 0 - least, 100 - most) 99 17.56 3 Junior colleges and technical institutes within 30-mile radius 98 30.4 12

8. New York Means Business New York is Number One The Transportation Hub of Planet Earth 70,000 Hotel Rooms

9. New York Means Business Splendid Excess Late-Night New York Gateway to Marketplace

10. Conclusion -Improving port productivity -Increasing terminal capacity -Accommodating larger ships -Improving inland transportation -Preserving the harbor