With it getting warmer every day, I wanted to make sure that you had some tips and tricks for staying cool and happy when it gets to the really warm New York summer days.
It’s as simple as something that nobody knows… It’s also more than five, it’s more like seven!
Avoid the Subway
That place is gross.
I know it’s convenient most of the time to quickly jump on the train and get around New York and sometimes you just can’t avoid it, but if there’s one place that is hotter than any other, it’s underground.
I don’t know if they’re pumping warm air into Union Square on purpose as some sort of experiment to test us, but that one especially is gross.
In its place, take the bus! They’re air-conditioned, they’re conveniently all over the city, and they’re easy to ride. I know, I know, you don’t catch buses. Well, you should, and here’s how!
Dress for Summer
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Thanks SO much, Josh, you’ve been so helpful!
The reason I mention this is because this city dresses very differently for all seasons and you should know that from the get-go. Some offices have strict policies about what you have to wear but many completely understand that the weather in New York changes dramatically and you should dress appropriately.
You’ll notice professionals and non-professionals alike really dressing down when it gets this hot, so take note and do the same!
Head West or East to a River
There’s water surrounding this here island of Manhattan, so wander that way!
Breeze + Water = Cooler Breeze.
Take yourself a nice cold drink and sit quietly while watching the ferries drive past.
Have one of Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices
To clarify, I don’t get paid by Ralph’s (in ices OR in cash).
My girlfriend introduced me to these and they are really quite delicious on a hot day.
You’re probably familiar with an “ice” and these ones are filled with flavor and cold, cold, ice.
This one is the most difficult, because you obviously have to go to work during the week, but whenever you possibly can, get out of the city.
High-rise buildings and lots of concrete and cement hold heat in and make it even warmer than it really should be. Just look at the “Real Feel” from AccuWeather (not to be confused with “Reel Feel” when you’re looking for a fishing rod), it’s always way higher in the summer than the surrounding temp.
The temperature upstate, or east, or west, or south, of the city is substantially cooler!
