New York, New York
Ah, New York! The bright lights of Broadway, the flashing neon signs of Times Square, the potent symbol of new life that is the Statue of Liberty, the steamy nightclubs of Harlem, the antics of bootleggers brought about through Prohibition; such is the heady and intoxicating mix into which the investigators find themselves.
For all the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties, the city has a sleazy underbelly, where the downtrodden and dispossessed struggle to survive but everyone still clings to the concept of the American Dream.
For all the glitz and glamor of the Roaring Twenties, the city has a sleazy underbelly, where the downtrodden and dispossessed struggle to survive but everyone still clings to the concept of the American Dream.
Demographics
Large numbers of immigrants inhabit New York (roughly 40%).
Infrastructure
Local Transportation: Though still a growing network in the 1920s, investigators may navigate the city by elevated railway and subway, open 24 hours a day. Electric trolley-cars are also available throughout New York. Motorbuses are also available but tend to operate out in Queens and in Richmond.
The famous New York Yellow Cab company began in 1907. Investigators would know that at this point in time there are unscrupulous drivers and unsafe vehicles throughout the city. If taxis are too downmarket, hiring a private car is an option.
Ferries link the various islands of New York and the mainland.
Transportation In & Out of New York: There is no airport in New York until 1928, and air travel remains out of reach. While driving to New York is possible, the general condition of roads make railroads far safer and more comfortable.
Geography
Sitting at the mouth of the Hudson River and on the edge of an immense natural harbor, the modern city is built on three main islands: Long Island, Manhattan Island, and Staten Island (primarily referred to as Richmond until 1975). The East River separates the Bronx and Manhattan from Long Island, while the Harlem River (between the East and Hudson Rivers) separates the Bronx from much of Manhattan.
Alternative Name(s)
The Big Apple
Type
Large city
Population
5.6 Million
Location under
Included Locations
Characters in Location
Comments