Just like walking down the sidewalk, in New York City, there are rules of etiquette regarding the use of escalators in the subway, and anywhere else they may be found. For the most part, there are two options on an escalator: move or stand still. There are two "lanes" for this, with an imaginary split right down the middle of the escalator. If you are climbing or descending the escalator and are moving to go faster, you should be in the left "lane". If you are standing still, you should be in the right. Never stand in the middle, or stand next to your friend, blocking the move lane. If you have belongings, stack them behind you, not beside you.

For an example of perfect escalator etiquette, check out this line of about 30 people all following proper protocol on an early morning subway commute.

Despite NEw YOrk City's reputation for having a rat problem, it turns out that we are not the worst. Orkin exterminators released their annual Top 50 Rattiest Cities and for the 4th time in a row, Chicago has taken the number one spot with New York City at second place behind them.

Fall temperatures are on the way and so are the rodents. Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities list today. For the third consecutive ranking, Chicago takes the top spot. The metro regions are ranked by the number of rodent treatments the company performed from September 15th, 2016 – September 15th, 2017. This ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

Check out the accompanying article to see what other cities are on the list.

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.