To sign *New York*, hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Form a 'Y' handshape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and pinky finger while keeping the other fingers curled. Place the palm side of your 'Y' hand on your non-dominant palm and slide it back and forth a couple of times.
Sign 'I', 'visit', and then perform the sign for 'New York' by sliding your 'Y' handshape across your flat palm.
Sign 'New York', 'very', 'cold', and 'winter'. Be sure to emphasize the cold with your facial expressions.
Sign 'Last year', 'she', 'move', and finish with the sign for 'New York'.
Sign 'I', 'visit', and then perform the sign for 'New York' by sliding your 'Y' handshape across your flat palm.
Sign 'New York', 'very', 'cold', and 'winter'. Be sure to emphasize the cold with your facial expressions.
Sign 'Last year', 'she', 'move', and finish with the sign for 'New York'.
This sign is used for both New York State and New York City! If you need to be specific, you can add the sign for 'city' or 'state' right after signing 'New York'.
If you use an 'N' handshape and slide it across your palm, you are actually signing the word 'normal' or 'natural'. The 'Y' handshape specifically indicates 'York' and prevents confusion.
Usually, sliding your hand back and forth two or three times is perfect. Keep the movement smooth and relaxed.
