New York, NY

JMR Express Moving and Storage is the long distance company to successfully handle your New York City moving & storage needs.

Leave it to the professionals who have been in business for over 35 years. JMR Express Moving and Storage is a family-owned business whose reputation speaks for itself with a customer base that has grown and is extremely satisfied with our moving services. We also have an international moving specialist to assist you in your North American and overseas corridors as well.

Our moving consultants have many years experience in the local, long distance and international moving industry and will greet you in a pleasant manner, provide excellent service and advise you professionally. It is comforting knowing these high-caliber salespeople are competent, knowledgeable and have your best interests in mind. We pride ourselves in the many referrals we receive time and time again. Our solid reputation is built on the thousands of residential and commercial moves we’ve done over the years.

Our friendly movers will effortlessly and professionally transport your household furniture safely and promptly to your destination. We can also provide you with full packing services if needed. JMR Express Moving and Storage will always ensure that the greatest care is taken when packing and handling your personal belongings. Storage is another option we take care of whether it’s for a week or a year. Our storage facility is climate controlled, secure and clean.

JMR Express Moving and Storage guarantees you a quick, friendly and professional move. Let JMR Express be your Montreal New York long distance moving and storage company.

New York City Info:
New York City is the largest city in the United States and one of the world’s major global cities. Located in the state of New York, the city has a population of over 8.1 million.

Popularly known as the ‘Big Apple’, the ‘Capital of the World’ or the ‘City that Never Sleeps’, the city attracts people from over all over the globe who come for its economic opportunity, culture and fast-paced cosmopolitan lifestyle.

New York City, officially the ‘City of Greater New York’, comprises five boroughs. These five boroughs are; Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Throughout the boroughs, there are hundreds of distinct neighborhoods, many with a definable history and character all their own.

New York City is a major center for international business and commerce and is one of the three ‘command centers’ for the global economy (along with London and Tokyo). This spectacular city is regarded as the financial capital of the world and is a major center for finance, insurance, real estate, media and the arts in the United State. Other important sectors include the city’s television and film industry, second after Hollywood, medical research and technology, non-profit institutions, universities and fashion.

The Port of New York/New Jersey is the largest port complex on the East Coast of North America and is located at the hub of the most concentrated and affluent consumer market in the world – www.panynj.gov

Helpful links if you’re moving to New York City

Schools
Education in New York City is provided by a vast number of public and private institutions. The city’s public school system, the New York City Department of Education, is the largest in the United States, and New York is home to some of the most important libraries, universities, and research centers in the world. The city is particularly known as a center for research in medicine and the life sciences. Visit this site

Sports
Baseball is the city’s most closely followed sport. The city’s two current Major League Baseball teams are the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, which enjoy a fierce rivalry. New York supports many events outside the big four American sports. Examples are the U.S. Tennis Open, the New York City Marathon, and many amateur leagues in sports such as soccer, cricket and stickball. Find out about camps, spas, bowling, golf clubs, ice rinks, youth and adult hockey, figure skating and many other activities. Visit www.chelseapiers.com

Arts & Culture
So much to see in this thriving city that doesn’t sleep.Enjoy a Broadway production, visit the El Museo del Barrio or the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum. The Tribeca Film Festival is one you won’t want to pass up. www.ny.com

Need a ride to a museum? Grand Central Station is a train station in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. It is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms: 44, with 67 tracks along them. The four-faced clock on top of the information booth in the center of the Main Concourse and is perhaps the station’s most recognizable icon. grandcentralterminal.com

Special Attractions
40 million foreign and American tourists visit New York City each year. Major destinations include the Empire State Building, New York Botanical Garden and luxury shopping along Fifth and Madison Avenues. Many of the city’s ethnic enclaves, such as Jackson Heights, Flushing, and Brighton Beach are major shopping destinations for first and second generation Americans up and down the East Coast.

The skyline of New York is one of the most recognizable in the world. New York actually has three separately recognizable skylines: Midtown Manhattan, Lower Manhattan, and Downtown Brooklyn. Visit this site

Entertainment
Take the the kids to the Bronx Zoo or Halloween Parade in the East Village. Take them to Central Park which contains several artificial lakes, extensive walking tracks, two ice-skating rinks, a wildlife sanctuary, and grassy areas used for various sporting pursuits, as well as playgrounds. Coney Island is a peninsula (and formerly an island) located in southernmost Brooklyn, with a famous beach lying on the Atlantic Ocean. www.ny.com/entertainment

Hotels
New York has some of the world’s finest hotels, from the Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental, Trump International, and Peninsula, to moderate hotels like the Sheraton, Marriott Marquis, Hilton, and Grand Hyatt. Rates are also available for the Holiday Inn, Days Inn, and Super 8 hotels. Visit this site.

Restaurants & Dining
Experience any type of cuisine that you crave. Come try Brazilian cuisine at Bar Bossa or Japanese at Aji Sushi. This web site will give you a complete rating of food, atmosphere, service and cost of your meal. Visit www.menupages.com

New York City’s Boroughs
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island