The states of New York is located in the northeastern area of the United States. Located on the Atlantic coast the “Empire State” borders Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the south Massachusetts, Vermont and Connecticut in the east and Canada in the North. The state is divided into Upstate New York and Downstate New York. Everything above New York City is called upstate New York. Downstate New York is made up of Long Island and the Big Apple. A large part of the Appalachian Mountains is in the state of New York. The 2,400 Kilometre wooded mountain range has a big influence on the state geographically and climatically. One of the most famous natural spectacles in the state is the Niagara Falls. These waterfalls form the border between Ontario, Canada and New York. On a yearly basis, the falls attract more than 18 million tourists. However, with nearly 60 million visitors, New York City is the most popular destination in the state of New York. By far the Big Apple is the largest city in New York. Have you been wondering what are the best times to travel to New York? In this article, I will give you all the information you need for travelling to New York. If you want to make sure you get the best possible weather or just don’t get surprised check out my tips on the climate in New York. With my climate table, you’ll be able to check out the average temperatures in New York City and stay well informed. In addition, I’ll also give you an insight into the best time to travel to Niagara falls.
The seasons in New York City are very strong. The winters are chilly with cold winds and the summers can be very hot. Not everyone wants to spend their holidays in extremely high or low temperatures. Therefore the best time to travel to New York City is Spring or Autumn. I would recommend the months of April, May and June for a New York City trip. During this time the temperatures are very mild. When the temperature is a pleasant 10 to 20 degrees it’s much easier to explore by foot. As a result, you will be able to do a lot of exploring during your trip. Manhattan is very beautiful in the springtime. All of the parks of the city shine with magnificent colours. A visit to Central Park between April and June is an absolute must. When the first buds sprout and the flowers bloom, its great to linger in the Big Apple. A worthwhile sight during this time is the traditional “Easter Parade” in April. Every year on Easter Sunday, the city centre is transformed into a beautiful Easter spectacle. This is just another good reason to plan a trip to this metropolis during Spring. Its no wonder that during this time with its temperatures of between 16 and 27 degrees there are tons of visitors every year.
The summer in New York City often brings high temperatures and high humidity, with highest temperatures of over 30 degrees. Even at night, it doesn’t cool off in the metropolis! The warmest month of the year by far is July with an average temperature of 30 degrees. August is another hot month where temperatures climb to 29 degrees. For people with cardiovascular complaints, it’s probably not ideal to travel during this time period. If you don’t mind the hot and humid weather then the city is definitely worth checking out during the summer. But fair warning: Some of the daily temperatures in the middle of summer can be more than 40 degrees Celsius. Typically in the months of June and July, the sun shines an average of ten hours a day. During August you can expect the most amount of sunshine, around 11 hours to be precise. In addition to September and October, August is the month with the fewest rainy days per month. For example, on average you would have around 7 days of rainfall in August. When it gets too hot in the summer you can also relax on Coney Island beach and cool off in the sea. Theres nothing like the Atlantic Ocean to cool yourself off before you return to the heat of the city. Another option is that you could check out the Museums or one of the air-conditioned shopping centres. For people who are into music, there are loads of events on in New York City in July and August. There are plenty of classical music events in Central Park or Bryant Park where you can listen to your favourite composer. Checking out an open-air concert on a warm summer evening is a seriously unforgettable experience.
The unique climate of New York makes the state an attractive destination year round. In terms of the best time to visit it really depends on your personal taste. Autumn is probably the best time to visit Upstate New York. There you can really enjoy the beauty of nature during the “Indian Summer”. You have the opportunity to plan extensive hiking tours and admire the beauty of the changing leaves. During the winter the Appalachian regions offer skiing and snowboarding holidays. Overall the best time to travel to Niagara Falls is from April to October. As a result of the climate, July is probably the most popular month for a trip to famous waterfalls. However, it can be a bit of a nightmare with all of the tourists. Although even in winter Niagara Falls can be a top destination. If you feel the cold though, it’s probably best to avoid it around this time with its freezing temperatures and icy winds!
Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue and Max Thieriot grapple with the legacy of a double parricide and a whole lot of other nasty business in Mark Tonderai's horror thriller.
NEW YORK -- The pointedly generic title sounds like either a remake or a genre-bender along the lines of The Cabin in the Woods. But despite an intriguing setup, sharply drawn central characters and a lead performance from the luminous Jennifer Lawrence that elevates the material a few notches, House at the End of the Street is a by-the-book horror thriller that’s low on scares and suspense.
Directed by Mark Tonderai, who made the 2008 British indie chiller Hush, the slick-looking film is stronger on production values than storytelling. Following the Jim Sheridan dud Dream House, it marks the second botched attempt by screenwriter David Loucka to juice up tired horror conventions in less than a year.
Working from a story by Jonathan Mostow, Loucka samples from a variety of sources that range from Psycho to The People Under the Stairs. But from the moment Plot Point A is disclosed in a big reveal almost exactly a half-hour in, the film becomes first inane, then dull and then ludicrous. While the screenplay works overtime to keep throwing convoluted twists at us, it becomes increasingly easy to stay a few beats ahead.
The principal saving grace is Lawrence as Elissa. The classic modern horror heroine, she’s an independent-minded, fearless, whip-smart high schooler who looks sizzling in a tank top. Following her parents’ divorce, Elissa moves from Chicago to small-town Pennsylvania with her mother, hospital worker Sarah (Elisabeth Shue), looking for a fresh start in a house that backs onto lush state forest. But wait a minute, what’s that eerie place just beyond the trees?
Turns out that house was the scene of a double murder four years earlier, in which a young girl hacked up Mom and Dad one night. She must have had her reasons. In any case, the kid was presumed drowned, but her body never found. Local teens like to feed rumors that she’s still alive, wandering the forest at night, while their parents just bitch about the notorious crime’s drag on property values.
But the house is not empty. The girl’s loner brother Ryan (Max Thieriot), who was reportedly away at the time of the killings, still lives there and forms an attachment with Elissa. His aura of vulnerability and hurt clicks with her history of collecting damaged kids and making them her project. “Sometimes people can’t be fixed,” frets Sarah, a former high school slut now making a belated effort to be a better parent. But Elissa won’t be deterred. She’s also too cool to be creeped out once Ryan starts acting weird.
While Lawrence is such a magnetic presence that she holds your attention even as the story takes a dive, the actress also highlights the weakness of the script. Why a girl as savvy and street-smart as Elissa would stick around in situations long after the danger alarm has sounded makes less and less sense, even within the elastic logic of the genre. And Lawrence projects such kick-ass strength that she seems a match for any menace.
Sadly, Shue’s Sarah is denied the requisite redemptive “Get away from my daughter!” line in the climactic violence. But pretty much every other cliché of the formula is mined. What’s more irritating, however, is the absence of foreshadowing for key plot triggers like the extreme violence that preppy scum Tyler (Nolan Gerard Funk) and his buddies unleash upon Ryan, or the failure even to mention any investigation when it appears that more than one girl from the area has gone missing. And why is well-meaning cop Weaver (Gil Bellows) so trusting and protective of Ryan?
In lieu of sound plotting and actual tension, Tonderai attempts to amp up the atmosphere in postproduction, with jump scares, flickering lights and frequent manipulation of sound, visuals and image speed as Theo Green’s music thunders away. But these are all standard tricks in a banal entry that pretends to be something more complex.
The digitally shot movie does have a sleek look; cinematographer Miroslaw Baszak makes good use of the widescreen frame with some unsettling low angles, edgy handheld work and beautiful lighting of the forest scenes. And with a couple of minor exceptions, the actors are all more than capable. What’s lacking is an intelligent script.