2nd Essay!!
The clocks ticks 12:30 at night, everywhere in the nation, people are sleeping or at least getting ready to sleep, everywhere except New York, of course. Queen, Manhattan, Staten Island, Bronx, and Brooklyn, the five boroughs, everywhere there are bright lights, not to mention many people walking, running, laughing, talking etc. Millions of bars and lounges crowded with people. Residents having their own get together, religious festivals, and events in their cultural neighborhood and temples. Barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, equally crowded and open until 2 A.M. Attractions like Times Square and Pier 17 crowded with millions of tourists. In other states you have to go downtown to experience night life while in New York, there is a unique nightlife everywhere.
New York City is the home for many things, and having the finest clubs and bars/lounges, are some of them. Across all boroughs, mainly Manhattan, is where dancing and drinking takes place. New York City has the variety of clubs than any other state which is what makes New York’s clubs so different from other states. Clubs in New York city play a variety of music, some clubs specialize in one type of music. For example many clubs play music such as Hip-hop , rap, reggae, techno, house and Spanish music. Drinking, dancing, and socializing are all the joy that New Yorkers look forward to and get while going to a club. Clubs in New York City usually open at 10-11 P.M. yet it doesn’t get crowded till about 1-2 A.M and of course the party does not end till the next morning where everyone is ready to pass out.
As one of the most diverse state in the U.S, this diversity contributes gratefully to the night life of New York city Get-togethers, , cultural events in temples and cultural areas all block parties, house parties contribute to New York lifestyle. In the borough of Queen, each section contributes to each culture. A Jackson height is the home for south Asian cultures and they hold numerous events in the streets of Jackson heights especially during holidays. Many people gather, celebrate, eat, drink, and dance. In Temples, there are events held almost every night. Many families, priest, gather perform ceremonies, eat, etc. In Corona, residents from the Hispanic culture gather around outside drink, play cards, dance, sing and eat. The borough of Brooklyn and Bronx are popular for block parties. Many residents gather there’s loud music playing and the party goes on till the sun rises.
Recently I had learned that New York has more of nightlife than I ever imagined. It was a Saturday when I traveled to the Bronx. It was midnight when me and a friend got off the highway and drove along the local streets in the Bronx. Every apartment was lit up, loud music blaring in some apartment. Grocery stores, convenience stores all open with people outside the door chatting. Shortly we stopped the car and parked. I wasn’t aware of where we were going but I looked up as we stopped and noticed that we were going to a barber shop at almost 12:30 A.M. We walked inside and there was a full house in there. I sat there, still surprised, and curiously wondered if this was the only barber shop that was open. After five minutes I left the barber shop and walked down the block. As I walked I noticed a nail salon filled with music and was also filled with many people, mainly women getting a manicure, pedicure, or just chatting with some of the workers. I stood for a minute and then started walking again. A couple of blocks down there was a hair salon, not as many people but a still a lot. It was almost one A.M. at this point. I went home that night astonished at what I saw.
Times Square is the heart of New York City and a main tourist attraction. The first time I experienced every aspect of Times Square was only a few years ago. We got off the 7 train on 42nd Street and 7th Avenue, it was 10 P.M. We walked up and were shocked at the scenery, it felt like daylight again. As I walked I saw this place filled with Billboards, variety of stores, restaurants, flashing lights, cars and of course people. I walked further down and saw the famous Toys r’ us. Hearing about this “attraction” from others made me excited to go in there and see for myself. I went in; first thing I noticed was a huge Ferris wheel. There is no possibility that you will find a Ferris wheel in a store full and running in any other place other than New York City. As we proceeded to the next floor we passed by an enormous dinosaur which was very realistic and chilling and a Barbie house which displayed every Barbie you can think of. As I walked out of Toys r’ us, a lady asked me if I wanted a drawing of my face and it would take only five minutes. I was contemplating on whether I should or not but her enthusiasm made it impossible to refuse. What amazed me most were not the pictures but her energy level at this time of the night. I crossed the street and stood on this fork road where everyone came to take pictures due to the beautiful view, and just looked around. Everyone was lively and full of energy. It was just amazing.
South Seaport or Pier 17 is also another whole world that has an extravagant nightlife. South Seaport has clubs, bars, shopping stores, but the best part of south seaport nightlife is the view of the shiny wavy water in the Hudson River and the bright lighted Brooklyn Bridge. Many residents and tourist from all over the world come to south seaport to get that full view. Residents of New York have been there millions of time yet they always want to experience it again.
New York City’s nightlife cannot be compared to any other state. While other states turn off their lights, New York City turns them on until the next morning. Millions of bars and lounges, the night life in residents from different cultures, The famous Times Square and pier 17, that are crowded and running till the next morning cannot be found anywhere else. If you go to Times Square at two A.M., you will not be able to figure out if it’s daytime or nighttime in the rest of the state. Getting your hair done or your nails done at anytime is very convenient since Salons and barber shops in the Bronx are open until late. New York also has the numerous clubs and bars that have various types of music which fits everyone’s style and makes it easier to adapt no matter where they are from. New York is called “The city that never sleeps” and it stands for its name.