Is this an official New York tourism site?
No — Totally New York is an independent guide, not affiliated with any city tourism board, hotel chain, or booking platform.
How often is the site updated?
New pages and updates are added most weeks — often two or three times a week as the directory grows department by department.
Do you accept paid placements or sponsored listings?
No. Hotel, restaurant, and neighborhood write-ups are written independently, without payment for inclusion or ranking.
Will this be available in other languages?
Yes — multi-language support across a wide range of languages is planned as the English-language content base grows.
I found an error or something's out of date — how do I tell you?
Reach out through the contact details on our About us page — corrections are genuinely welcome and help keep the directory accurate.
Is the site free to use?
Yes, completely. The site is funded by small affiliate commissions when readers use certain links — to services like Wise for travel money or Amazon for travel gear. These are clearly marked and don't influence any editorial recommendation.
How do I navigate the site?
The main menu at the top divides the site into departments: Plan (logistics, visa, timing), Stay (where to base yourself, hotel area guides), Boroughs (each of the five), Do (activities and attractions), Food, Culture, and News. Search via the ⌕ icon works across all pages, and the interactive map links out to individual guides.
Does the map work offline?
The interactive map at new-york-map.html uses OpenStreetMap tiles, so the base map requires an internet connection. All the HTML content — guides, articles, and text — works fully offline once loaded, including via the file system if downloaded.
Can I contribute or suggest a guide?
Yes — reach out via the About us page. Local knowledge of specific neighborhoods, restaurants, or seasonal events is especially welcome: it's exactly the kind of detail that doesn't show up in official tourism sources.