How to walk the city streets of New York

Ok. Get your mind out of the gutter. This post is about how literally to walk on the streets of New York.   I recommend you pay heed and use a cheat sheet if need be going forward.   Admittedly, I am a bit of a walking snob but I offer these in the vein of helping my fellow humans out. Here are some bits of advice on how to navigate those sidewalks of New York.

1. Don’t stop short at the curb. We jay walk in New York. We take great pride in that fact. If the little red hand is flashing, we still have about ten seconds more to cross the street. Ten seconds is a lifetime in New York. Go for it.  However, if you are not going to make a run for it, please don’t stop short at the…