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What is the Eurotunel Club? It is a nightclub in the borough of Queens that allows teenagers who are at least thirteen (13) and older to attend bashes (events or raves) lasting 3 hours and more.

At the Eurotunel Club, they welcome sweet 16 partys along with 18th birthday party celebrations. Guests are welcomed to dance the night away to all the hottest sound from Hip Hop to Dance Rap to Latin. 

Eurotunel Club will make you feel like a Queen or King all night long with special shout outs to you during the night.

Eurotunel Club
167-17 Northern Boulevard
(Between 167th Street & 168th Street )
Queens, NY 11358
Phone: 718-600-0805
Email: eurotunelclub@hotmail.com

Eurotunel Club is scheduled to be opened tomorrow, March 5, 2010, to teens by promoters (Paul & Michael) from London, England and promises to bring the very best of sounds to the New York scene. For the latest events, visit our events list.

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If you are needing locations of Bank of America in NY with Saturday Hours, the listing below will be of help to you. Bank of America in NY with Sunday Hours are also available.

Bank of America
988 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
1330 First Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
1066 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
1143 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
1275 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
1107 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
210 Dyckman Street
New York, NY 10040

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
72 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
277 Canal Street
New York, NY 10013

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
589 Broadway
New York, NY 10012

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
36 East 14th Street
New York, NY 10003

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

Bank of America
224 West 4th Street
New York, NY 10014

Saturday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:- Closed

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Where can you fiind 4-D Movie Experience in New York? Please see below for some options.

Amusement Park
Editor’s review coming soon. [video]

Aquariums
The New York State Aquarium has the sounds, sights, and scents of the sea where you can experience epic 4-D adventure explores some of the world’s richest coral reefs and shallow coastal waters. Hear the ocean’s waves crash and feel its salty spray as you surf the coast with bottlenose dolphins and swim with sea lions diving for fish. Track a mother humpback whale and her calf as they make their way from their tropical nursery to the Arctic Circle. See the greatest gathering of seabirds and whales ever captured in high-def! [video]

Museums
The Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum has “the new ultra-sensory 4D attraction that delivers (15-20 minutes in length) amazing 3D technology with the latest in 4D special effects including wind, snow, mist, scent, digital surround sound and an exciting line up of films to thrill the entire family. [video]

Theatres
Editor’s review coming soon. [video]

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If you are needing locations of Bank of America in NY with Sunday Hours, the listing below will be of help to you. Bank of America in NY with Saturday Hours are also available.

Bank of America
318 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002

Saturday:- Closed
Sunday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Bank of America
50 Bayard Street
New York, NY 10013

Saturday:- Closed
Sunday:- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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Would you pay sales tax on clothing when in New York? Well, it depends on your taste in clothing but there may be ways to avoid it.

City sales tax is imposed on the purchase of clothing and footwear costing US$110.00 or more per item or pair as of August 1, 2009 so if your clothing or footwear is US$110.00 each, you will be paying the city sales tax.

Could this be avoided? Yes! In New Jersey, clothing and footwear are currently exempt from tax and remain exempt from tax. So if you plan to shop at a store in New York and they have a location in New Jersey, you may want to shop at the store in New Jersey to save.

Below are stores that teens and adults like to shop.

* Abercrombie & Fitch
* Adidas Originals Store
* Alikat NYC
* American Eagle Outfitters
* Betwixt
* Bloomingdale’s
* Diesel
* Forréal
* Gap
* G.C. William
* GirlPROPS
* H&M
* Infinity
* L.L. Bean
* Macy’s
* Marsha D.D.
* Mavi Jeans Art
* NBA Store
* Niketown
* Old Navy
* Olive & Bette’s
* Paragon Sporting Goods
* The Puma Store
* Quiksilver
* Reaction Kenneth Cole
* Space Kiddets
* Tommy Hilfiger
* Urban Outfitters
* Wet Seal
* Yellow Rat Bastard
* Zara

Are you an International shopper? If so, some stores in New York may provide an additional discount for showing your passport so be sure to to keep that in mind on your visit. Customer or Guest Service will provide the info that you need.

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Looking for observation decks in New York? If you want to skip that helicopter ride, the following observation decks will come in handy during your exploration in (NYC) New York City.

Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue
(Between West 33rd & West 34th Street)
New York, NY 10018 video

If you ever wanted to have that “top of the world” feeling, the Empire State Building after dark, will be perfect for you. With closing at 2:00am, you have more that enough time to see the city that never sleeps.

Highbar NYC
251 West 48th Street,
(Between Eighth Avenue & Broadway)
New York, NY 10036 video

Do not worry that fall has started since this Highbar’s rooftop is heated. This mecca has rapidly become the favorite escape of the city’s top tastemakers, socialites, and celebrities and the sleek downstairs VIP lounge loft space adds to the revelry.

The View Restaurant & Lounge
1535 Broadway
(Between West 45th & West 46th Street)
New York, NY 10036 video

If you love the view from the Empire State Building, you are going to love The View Restaurant & Lounge. There are approximaely forty (40) relvolving restaurants in the United States and The View Reataurant & Lounge is the only revolving roof top restaurant in the State of New York.

Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112 video

Step on one of the glass ceiling sky shuttles for a thrilling ride to the Top. At the top, you will find three stories of spectacular views, including a stunning, open air, 360-degree view from the 70th Floor outdoor deck.

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Is it possible to use Metrocards for multiple riders? Well, it all depends on what you have in your wallet or purse so read below to see what to buy and how to use.

[Youtube - How to Buy a Metrocard]

Unlimited Ride MetroCards
Do you have Unlimited Ride MetroCards? Unfortunately, the unlimited ride MetroCard can not be shared and each person has to purchase their own Metrocard for travel. Once an unlimited ride Metrocard is used, it is locked out for approximately eighteen (18) minutes at that station (or bus line) and any use during this period of time, the rider swiping will received a message indicating that the Metrocard had already been used.

Pay Per Ride MetroCards
Unlike the Unlimited Ride MetroCards, Pay Per Ride MetroCards can be shared up to four (4) people making it a choice for most group riders.

Student MetroCards
Student MetroCards are only for use by the student to whom it was issued and whose name is written on the card. These MetroCards are good for travel to and from school and school-related activities between 5:30AM and 8:30PM. Using it at 8:45PM (or 5:15AM) could cause problems for you so have some change handy to avoid a fine for fare evasion.

Local MTA MetroCard Merchants
If you need to get you hands on a MetroCard, they are available at machines and local merchants in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, New Jersey and the counties or Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester.

Fines
The MTA’s Fare Evasion penalty has increased from US$60.00  to US$100. The increase, the first in 20 years, was unanimously approved by the full MTA Board at its June 25, 2008 meeting as has been effect Monday, July 7th, 2008. Offenders who are caught are subject to a summons and/or arrest which is punishable under the laws of New York and New Jersey under code 1050.4 of the MTA NYC Transit’s Rules of Conduct.

Credit Cards
Are you an International visitor? When a credit card is used at an MetroCard Vending Machine, the MVM will ask you to enter your zip code for verification.  However, if your credit card account has a billing address outside of the United States, you are not subject to the zip code verification requirement.  Instead, type in “99999″ when prompted for a zip code.  This will indicate to the MVM that an international credit card is being used, and the regular transaction authorization process will still take place.

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Where does one go to donate or sell blood and plasma in New York? Well, here are some helpful info to keep in mind.

Q: Who is eligible to donate?
A: Donors must be at least 17-years-old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

In New York State and Pennsylvania, 16 year olds are eligible to donate blood provided they have an original signed or faxed copy of the New York State Informed Parental Consent for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. To obtain a copy of this form, please click here.

Q: What should you do before donating?
A: We want your donation experience to be pleasant, so please remember:

Eat a well-balanced meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating.
If possible, avoid aspirin for 48 hours prior to donating.
Note name and dosage of any medications you are taking.

Q: How does the blood donation process work?
A: Donating is usually safe, simple and takes about 45-90 minutes. Supplies are sterile, used only once, and then incinerated. The actual donation process works like this:

You will complete the donor registration form that includes your name, address, phone number social security number, etc.
You will be asked a few questions about your health.
You will receive a mini-physical, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse. In addition, a drop of blood will be obtained from your finger to test for anemia (iron level).
You will proceed to a donor bed where your arm will be cleaned with an antiseptic.
During the donation process, you will donate about one pint of blood. This takes about 6-10 minutes.
Following your donation, you will receive refreshments in the hospitality room or canteen.
Donating blood is simple, and your gift of life may help as many as 3 people.

Q: What should you do after donating?
A: Please observe the following suggestions:

Eat well for the next 24 hours.
Increase your fluid intake for the next 24-48 hours.
Do not smoke or chew tobacco for 30 minutes.
Avoid strenuous physical exertion, heavy lifting or pulling with the donation arm for about two hours.
People seldom experience discomfort after donating. However, if you feel light-headed, lie down until the feeling passes. If some bleeding occurs after the removal of the bandage, apply pressure to the site and raise your arm for 3-5 minutes. If bruising or bleeding appears under the skin, apply a cold pack periodically to the area of bruising during the first 24 hours, then warm packs periodically.

If you have any questions concerning your donation, or experience any unexpected problems, please call the American Red Cross at 1-800-364-2707.

Q: What are the health benefits of donating?
A: You will receive vital health checks at no cost every time you donate blood:

Pulse rate
Blood pressure
Body temperature
Anemia (iron level)
Blood type
A blood type identification card will also be mailed to first time donors. This card could save precious minutes in the event of an emergency in which you might personally need blood.

Q: Who does my donation help?
A: Your one blood donation may be used by as many as three different patients because it can be separated into three separate components:

Red Blood Cells – Carry oxygen to all parts of the body and are administered to replenish blood loss. Red blood cells can be kept for 42 days and are usually used by trauma or surgery patients.

Plasma – The liquid part of the blood, is usually kept frozen and can be stored for up to one year. Plasma may be administered to patients with clotting problems.

Platelets – Cause clotting when cuts or other open wounds occur. Donated platelets expire after five days. Leukemia and transplant patients often need platelet transfusions.

Q: Will it hurt when the needle is inserted?
A: Only for a moment. Pinch the fleshy, soft underside of your arm. That pinch is similar to what you will feel when we put the needle in your arm.

Q: Is it safe to give blood?
A: Yes. Sterile procedures and disposable equipment are used. Each donor’s blood is collected through a new, sterile needle which is then discarded.

Q: What does the Red Cross do with my blood?
A: The blood will be delivered to a blood component laboratory at the Red Cross, where it is processed into several components (e.g., red blood cells, platelets, plasma, etc.). A single blood donation can help as many as three different patients.

Q: Does the Red Cross pay blood donors?
A: No. All Red Cross blood donors are volunteers who generously give blood out of a spirit of altruism.

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Are you looking for the Official NYC Information Centers? Well, it they are not hard to find and provides a wealth of information to New York locals and visitors.

Official NYC Information Center
810 Seventh Avenue.
(Between West 52nd & West 53rd Street)
New York, NY 10019-5845
1-212-484-1222

For new locations, hours, directions and more, visit the listing page.

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New York will have a special guest in November 2009. The guest, The Navy assault ship USS New York, will arrive on Monday, November 2, 2009.

Those interested in seeing the craft should do so before her scheduled departure on Thursday, November 12, 2009 following Veterans Day 2009.

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Are there rules for minors at the Walden Galleria? Yes! The Walden Galleria has rules for minors which states that anyone under the age of 18 visiting must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 years of age or older.

The parent or guardian (21 years of age or older) is permitted to supervise up to five teens alone and all teens must remain within the company of the parent or guardian during the stay.

Acceptable proof of age for the parent or guardian is a driver’s license, state/provincial non-driver ID, military or college ID, passport or visa.

Please note that this policy does not apply to the cinemas or stores with exterior entrances.

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Have you been contacted by the Monetary Control Office in New York? If you were wondering if the correspondence was a scheme to steal your personal info (which they have most of) then wonder no more as it is a mail fraud scheme to take your hard eared money and more private information.

Below, you will find the contact info being used by the Monetary Control Office in New York. If there is another address in New York to be added, please let us know in the forum.

Monetary Control Office
PO Box 49
Ronkonkoma, NY 11716-0049
USA

Monetary Control Office
90 Trade Zone Court
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7369
USA

The next time you receive a similar letter, keep these handy tips in mind.

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How do you get from Bronxville, NY to Times Square in Manhattan? Practice! Practice! Practice!

We are not joking. You have to practice purchasing your ticket(s) at the train station in Bronxville, NY. If not, the tickets will be more expensive on the train adding to your commute budget. So what train do you use, from the village of Bronxville to Times Square in Manhattan?

First, you will need to take to the Metro North Harlem line (OW: US$9.00; RT: US$17.00) to Grand Central Terminal. Once at Grand Central Terminal, you can transfer over to the S line to get to Times Square or jump into a taxi cab.

If you commute regularly, try to make good friends with students leaving and going to Concordia College-Bronxville so you can chat and keep occupied during the train ride.

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How long does it take to process fingerprints for a work permit? Well, processing takes a minimum of 12 weeks by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation).

Since each case is different, below is the New York branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation which can be contacted for further information.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
26 Federal Plaza, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10278-0004
Phone: 1-212-384-1000
Fax: 1-212-384-4073 / 4074
E-mail: ny1@ic.fbi.gov

Station:
City Hall: R/W
Chambers Street: 1/2/3/A/C
Park Place: 2/3
World Trade Center: E

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How does one apply for welfare in New York?

The New York City Welfare Department has Job Centers in where you can apply for welfare. To find out which Center serves your area, call 877-HRA-8411 (automated) or 311.

Are you located outside of New York City? If so, please use 212-NEW-YORK to reach the 311 service.

Who is eligible for Welfare? Before you go to a job center, make sure you have the following that shows eligibility.

Proof of your identity
To show proof of your identity, you will need to provide an unexpired photo ID. Valid identification are documents such as your Passport and Drivers License.

Proof of residence
To show proof of your residence, you will want to show documents such as your lease and rent receipts. The lease will provide your address while the receipts will show your duration of stay.

Proof of immigration status
To show proof of your immigration status, you will need to show your Passport or Green Card.

Proof of income
To show proof of your income, you will need to provide documents such as your pay stub and Tax Return.

If you are applying for welfare for your children, you will need to prove that they live with you by submitting a clinic card, a doctor’s letter, a school letter, or a report card.

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How do you get from LaGuardia Airport to Waterside Plaza? Well, there are quite a few options starting with either the Central Terminal or the Terminal B.

Buses:
To save you from a three (3) hour walk, the M60 bus with a connection to M15 bus is available and would take approximately ninety (90) minutes.

After walking to the Main Terminal B, take the West Side Broadway M60 bus to East 125 Street and Second Avenue. The trip will last twenty (20) to thirty (30) minutes.

Exit at East 125 Street and Second Avenue so that you may transfer to the South Ferry M15 bus. The M15 bus will take about forty (40) to forty-five (45) minutes to reach Second Avenue.

You will now need to:
1. Head southwest on 2nd Ave toward E 27th St (1/10 mile)
2. Turn left at East 25th Street (3/10 mile)
3. Slight left then turn left. Waterside Plaza will be on the right side.

Waterside Plaza, LLC
30 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010-2622

M60: Local service between Morningside Heights, Manhattan, and LaGuardia Airport, Queens.
M15: Local and Limited-Stop service between East Harlem and Lower Manhattan.

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The 2009 Dachshund Oktoberfest will be held later today, on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at noon at Washington Square Park and will be the 18th annual celebration.

All are encourage to meet at Holley Plaza by the Statue. If you are not local and will stay over in New York a few days, here are some Pet Friendly New York Hotels to aid you.

While on your visit, should your Dachshund require medical attention, one can call up for pet emergency transport service from AmbuVet. Please note that while AmbuVet is committed to providing prompt and compassionate service, they do not provide any direct veterinary care, diagnosis or life saving procedures.

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How does one get from Penn Station, NY to Atlantic City, NJ? Well it depends on when you plan to go.

Trains

For starters, there is the Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) Train that is operated by New Jersey Transit under contract with Amtrak. Unfortunately, this service is only provided on weekends. For some people visiting New York, this is not a problem as thay have to work during the week to earn the money they plan to spend in the casinos.

Buses

Can’t wait for the weekend or your travel budget is small? If so, you will have to take the New Jersey Transit 319 bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to the Atlantic City Bus Terminal. From there, use any means to get to your final destination.

Planning to stay over in Atlantic City, NJ for a few days? Well, if you are a big family, the following hotels has rooms that will allow up to six in the room.

Residence Inn Atlantic City Airport
3022 Fire Road
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Marriott’s Fairway Villas
500 East Fairway Lane
Galloway, NJ 08205

If you are on Spring Break and is visiting ssolo, take a look at these hotels for teens in Atlantic City, NJ.

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What are the payment types at the Port Authority Bus Terminal?

Cash, debit and credit cards are accepted at the (PABT) Port Authority Bus Terminal, but unfortunately, you will haveuse them to purchase a form a ticket window or ticket machine and not on the bus you plan to take.

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Located in Fresh Meadows, Layla Hookah Lounge, is a place where people can enjoy awesome food (burgers, fries, crepes) and music in Layla’s where the coal is changed frequently.

Local residents no longer need to run all the way to Manhattan to enjoy the indulgence of a Hookah Lounge.

Layla Hookah Lounge
181-34 Union Turnpike
(Between Kent & 12th Avenue)
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Category: Lounge
Website/Info:

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How do you get from the Doubletree to The Majestic Theatre?

First, you will need to carefully walk along Seventh Avenue towards West 44th Street. At West 44th Street, make a right and proceed to walk towards Eight Avenue. The Majestic Theatre will be between Seventh & Eight Avenue on West 44th Street and takes just a few minutes.

Please remember to adhere to the camera restrictions while a guest at the Majestic Theatre. A benefit choosing the hotel is is a hotel for 18 and older crowd instead of 21 or 25 with other hotels.

Doubletree Times Square
1568 Broadway
(Between West 47th & 48th Street)
New York, NY 10036-8201
1-212-719-1600

The Majestic Theatre
245 West 44th Street
(Between 7th & 8th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036
1-212-239-6200

Will you be visiting from an International destintion? LaGuardia Airport is fairly close to both destinations and provide airport shuttles and public transportation.

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Do you need to know the Sunrise and Sunset Times in New York? For a Custom Sunrise and Sunset Calendar you can visit SunriseSunset.com.

SunriseSunset.com provides a free service that creates a custom calendar with sunrise, sunset and twilight times for any location around the world including New York.

Energy
During winter, know when to have windows shades open to bring in warmth to eliminate fuel and electric consumption.

Photography
If you are a professional photographer who need to capture the sunrise or sunset in New York, the site helps you you know when to be there and to have your equipment ready.

Religion
If the dusk and dawn plays apart in your religion, you can know when to pray and consume food.

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Do you need parking for the Javits Convention Center located at the address below?

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
(between 11th and 12th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
1-212-216-2000

Well, you will be one of many to learn that the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center does not have on-site parking and will have to locate off-site parking in the area. To make things simple, we scouted the area and provide the names, address, intersections and rates.

Are the rates out of your budget? If so, we have also provided made it simple by provding options for you to get from Penn Station, New York to Javits Center by walking and public transportation.

Alliance Parking
500 West 43rd Street
(Between 10th Avenue & 11th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036

Alliance Parking provides parking as low as US$12.00 for 10 hours of parking with their online specials and even lower rates with prepayment.

Alliance Parking
560 West 43rd Street
(Between 10th Avenue & 11th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036

Alliance Parking provides parking as low as US$12.00 for 10 hours of parking with their online specials and even lower rates with prepayment.

Central Parking System
Location under review.

Park Right
600 11th Avenue
(Between West 44th & 45th Street)
New York City, NY 10036

Park Right provides parking as low as US$24.00 for 12 hours of parking with their online specials.

Icon Parking Systems
Location under review.

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Do you need to travel between JFK Airport and Cooperstown, NY? Your first task would be to get to Manhattan and you can choose to get there by an Airport Shuttle, an Airport Taxi, or the JFK Airtrain with a connection to the LIRR or Subway Trains.

Once you have gotten to Manhattan, your best solution to Cooperstown is via bus as passenger trains currently do not run from Manhattan to Cooperstown, NY. If you were to use Amtrak’s service, its closest stop would be in forty (40) miles away in Utica and you would still have to supplement your trip to Cooperstown, NY.

Service to Cooperstown, NY from Manhattan is provided by Pine Hills Trailways and offers daily bus service between Cooperstown, NY and the Port Authority Bus Temminal located between 40th & 41st Street on Eight Avenue.

Other cities and towns serviced are:
Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Geneseo, Glens Falls, Hempstead, Kingston, NY, Longueuil, Montreal, Mount Morris, Nanuet, New Paltz, New York City, Oneonta, Phoenicia, Queens Village, Rochester, Rosendale, Saratoga, Schenectady, Syracuse, Toronto, Utica, Watertown, White Plains, Woodstock.

The fare between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY is less than US$100.00 (currently US$89.00) round trip.

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Do you need to travel between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY? Unfortunately, passenger trains currently do not run from Manhattan to Cooperstown, NY and if you were to use Amtrak, its closest stop would be in Utica which is approximately forty (40) miles away. Is there a solution?

A solution is to use Pine Hills Trailways which offers daily bus service between Cooperstown, NY and New York City from the Port Authority Bus Terminal located between 40th & 41st Street on Eight Avenue.

Other cities and towns serviced are:
Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo, Geneseo, Glens Falls, Hempstead, Kingston, NY, Longueuil, Montreal, Mount Morris, Nanuet, New Paltz, New York City, Oneonta, Phoenicia, Queens Village, Rochester, Rosendale, Saratoga, Schenectady, Syracuse, Toronto, Utica, Watertown, White Plains, Woodstock.

Fare between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY is less than US$100.00 (currently US$89.00) round trip.

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Are there restrictions on wolves and wolfdogs possession in New York? To find out, we checked the Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) Section 11-05335 and Regulations NYCRR Part 182.

Briefly, the wolf is regulated as an endangered species in New York.

Licenses are issued only for scientific, exhibition or education purposes provided the licensee has an Animal Welfare Permit from the USDA.

Licenses are not issued to possess a wolf as a “pet.” ECL Section 11-0511 and Regulations 6 NYCRR Part 180.1. Briefly, a wolf-hybrid is defined as “dangerous wildlife” in New York. A license is required to import, possess, transport or export a wolf-hybrid.

Licenses are only issued for scientific, educational or exhibition purposes provided that the licensee has an Animal Welfare Permit from USDA.

Licenses are not issued to possess a wolf-hybrid as a “pet.” Part 180.1 further describes certain prohibited animals as “any animal, the overall appearance of which makes it difficult or impossible to distinguish it from a wolf (Canis lupus) or coyote (Canis latrans).

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Are you seeking discount parking for the Benjamin Hotel?

Central Parking is in the area at 27 East 50th Street. You may park there and save up to US$15.00* per day over the cost at the Benjamin Hotel which charges US$55.00 per day.

Central Parking
27 East 50th Street
(between Madison & Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10022

*Rates subject to change. See site for current rates.

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Below are red light camera locations in New York. Smart motorist who know will drive slower at these intersections to prevent themselves from running the light so it is important not to tailgate to avoid an accident as well as a 4 points for following too close.

If you also caught speeding in New York to beat the yellow, you will face points, fines along the possibility of prison time.

Bronx
Bronx Pelham Pkwy (W/B) @ Stillwell Ave
Bronx 149th St. (S/B) @ 3rd Ave.
Bronx Grand Concourse several locations (N and S/B)
Bronx Major Deegan Service Road (N/B) @ Yankee Stadium
Bronx Fordham Rd. @ Sedgwick Ave.
Bronx E. 135th St.(W) @ Alexander Ave. X4-13
Bronx Cross Bronx Exp Service Rd (N/B) @ Rosedale Ave.
Bronx Grand Concourse (E) @ 167th St. X1-12
Bronx 161st St. (E/B) @ Anderson Ave.
Bronx Cross Bronx Service Road @ Rosedale S/B

Brooklyn
Brooklyn Linden Blvd. @ Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn Coney Island Ave. (N/B) @ Avenue J
Brooklyn Kings Hwy (S/B) @ Remsen Ave. KI-12
Brooklyn Flatlands Ave. @ Ralph Ave.
Brooklyn Pennsylvania Ave. (E/B) @ Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn Ocean Pkwy (N/B) @ Church Ave.
Brooklyn Kings Hwy. (E/B) @ Nostrand Ave. KI-12
Brooklyn Jamaica Ave. (E/B) @ Pennsylvania Ave. KD-13
Brooklyn Hmltn Ave. (N) @ Clinton Ave. K3-23
Brooklyn Fort Hamilton Parkway (W/B) @ 60th Street
Brooklyn Utica Ave. @ Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn Flatbush Ave. @ Toy’s-R-Us entrance
Brooklyn East side of Humbolt St. @ Metropolitan Ave.
Brooklyn Boerum Pl. (N/B) @ Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn Bay Pkwy (N/B) @ 65th St.
Brooklyn Atlantic Ave. (W) @ Bedford Ave. K9-23
Brooklyn 78th St. @ 7th Ave.
Brooklyn 4Th Ave. (S) @ 41st St. K5-23
Brooklyn Flatbush Ave. (N/B) @ Avenue H Kk-12
Brooklyn Eastern Pkwy. (E) @ Utica Ave. K6-13
Brooklyn Ocean Parkway and Kings Highway.
Brooklyn Ocean Ave and Ave J (camera on ocean Ave.)
Brooklyn Bay Ridge Parkway (aka 75th St) & 3rd Ave
Brooklyn Corner of Kings Highway @ Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn Corner of Bedford Ave @ Shore Pkwy
Brooklyn Corner of Ave U @ Ocean Ave
Brooklyn Ocean Parkway into Coney Island W/B side

Manhattan
Manhattan West 72nd St. (N/B) @ Amsterdam Ave.
Manhattan 1st Ave. (N/B) @ E. 125th St. MA-14
Manhattan East 42nd St. (S/B) @ 2nd Ave.
Manhattan East 72nd St. (N/B) @ 3rd Ave.
Manhattan Madison Ave. (N/B) @ E. 96th St. ME-24
Manhattan West End Avenue. (S/B) @ 66th St. M7-12
Manhattan York Ave. (N/B) @ E. 79th St. MC-12
Manhattan Broadway (S/B) @ Sherman Ave. Mf-12
Manhattan Amsterdam Ave. (N/B) @ 96th Street – MJ-23
Manhattan 2nd Ave (S/B) @ 42nd St – M1-24
Manhattan Houston St. (W/B) @ 1st Ave. M5-13
Manhattan Houston St. (S/B) @ West St.

Queens
Queens Queens Blvd. (W/B) @ Roosevelt Ave. QK-23
Queens Metropolitan Ave. (W/B)@ Cooper Ave. Qe-12
Queens Queens Blvd. (W/B) @ 71st Ave. Qi-13
Queens Woodhaven Blvd. (S/B) @ 62nd Rd. QA-23
Queens So. Conduit Ave. (E/B) @ 89th St. Q5-23
Queens Queens Blvd. @ Ascan Ave.
Queens Queens Blvd. (E/B) @ 58th St. Q1-13
Queens Northern Blvd. (W/B) @ Douglaston Pkwy.
Queens Northern Blvd. (E/B) @ 114th St.
Queens Metropolitan Ave. (W/B) @ Fresh Pond Rd. Q8-12
Queens L.I.E. N. Svc Road (W/B) @ College Pt. Blvd. QH-12
Queens Frances Lewis Blvd. (S/B) @ Union Tpke QI-22
Queens Crossbay Blvd. (N/A) @ 165th Ave. QC-14
Queens Astoria Blvd. @ 108th St.
Queens Astoria Blvd. (E/B) @ Steinway St. QG-23
Queens Rockaway Blvd. (W/B) @ Brookville Rd.
Queens, Queens Blvd. 75th Ave

Staten Island
Staten Island Hylan Blvd. (N/B) @ Burbank Ave.
Staten Island Richmond Ave. (N/B) @ Draper Pl. S5-13
Staten Island Richmond Ave. (N/B) @ Travis Ave.
Staten Island Richmond Ave. (N/B) @ West Caswell Ave.
Staten Island Victory Blvd. (E/B) @ Morani Ave.
Staten Island Hylan Blvd & Tysens Lane

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Are you shopping for teens in New York? While on your shopping trip, it is best to leave out early and walk around so you can compare styles and prices. Since a few stores may have an “all sales final” promotion, this will make sure you are not stuck with an item that you could get for lesss.

Here are a few stores that you will want to see to fit your style and budget and passes for discounts on shopping for places like Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s or transporation to the outlet malls.

* Abercrombie & Fitch
* Adidas Originals Store
* Alikat NYC
* American Eagle Outfitters
* Betwixt
* Bloomingdale’s
* Diesel
* Forréal
* Gap
* G.C. William
* GirlPROPS
* H&M
* Infinity
* L.L. Bean
* Macy’s
* Marsha D.D.
* Mavi Jeans Art
* NBA Store
* Niketown
* Old Navy
* Olive & Bette’s
* Paragon Sporting Goods
* The Puma Store
* Quiksilver
* Reaction Kenneth Cole
* Space Kiddets
* Tommy Hilfiger
* Urban Outfitters
* Wet Seal
* Yellow Rat Bastard
* Zara

Are you an International shopper? If so, some stores in New York may provide an additional discount for showing your passport so be sure to to keep that in mind on your visit. Customer or Guest Service will provide the info that you need.

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There are four basic types of child safety seats available and the type you should use depends upon the weight and height of the child to use the child safety seat.

The types are:
* Infant
* Convertible
* Forward-facing only
* Booster

Always be sure to read the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and use.

Below are few  portable car seats for New York. When selecting a car seat, it should be a “federally-approved child safety seat” that can be “attached to a safety belt or universal child restraint anchorage (LATCH) system.”

Britax
Britax is known and loved world-wide. They are always on the forefront of car seat technology, most recently in Europe this means an infant carrier with a handle that works as a roll bar! Here in the US they pioneered 65lb weight limit convertible seats and 6-8 year expiration.

Eddie Bauer
The Eddie Bauer Portable Car Seat Bryant Collection weighs approximately 4 lbs (less than a bag of sugar) and fits easily in a bag. Some owners say is a “great travel seat” while others say its “terribly over priced.”

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Do you plan to travel between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and the Malls at Short Hills? If you are tired of shopping in the City of New York, you should know that it is very easy to get to the Malls at Short Hills since it is less than 25 miles west of Manhattan.

Buses:
You will need to obtain the New Jersey Transit 114 bus. The NJT 114bus, which will be heading to the Bridgewater, can be obtained  from the Port Authority Bus Terminal (PABT) located near the corner of 41st Street and Eight Avenue.

On the NJT 114, you will travel for approximately 45 minutes to the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Morris Avenue.

Once at Mountain and Morris, exit the NJT 114 bus so you may transfer to the New Jersey Transit 70 bus which will take you to the Short Hills Mall near the Saks Fifth Avenue entrance. The ride on the NJT 70 bus will last approximately 30 minutes.

Trains:
Travellers may also take the train from New York Penn Station to Summit then transfer the NJT 70 bus so they can be dropped near the Saks Fifth Avenue entrance at the Short Hills Mall.

Taxi:
Do you have deep pockets? Plan to spend over US$60.00 for the trip with the distance, waiting and tolls.

If you plan an extended stay in the area, the Hilton Short Hills is located across the street from the Short Hills Mall.

NJ Transit Bus Schedules
114, 117 BRIDGEWATER – NEW YORK & SOMERVILLE *EXPRESS* – NEW YORK
Bridgewater, Somerville, Bound Brook, Middlesex, Dunellen, Piscataway, Plainfield, North Plainfield, Watchung, Scotch Plains, Mountainside, Springfield, Union, Hillside, New York

70 NEWARK – LIVINGSTON
Florham Park, Livingston, Livingston Mall, Summit, Summit Station, Springfield, Millburn, Millburn Station, Short Hills Mall, Union, Maplewood, Irvington, Bus Terminal, Newark, Newark Penn Station, Newark Light Rail

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Provocateur is Hotel Gansevoort’s swank nightclub which is slated for an October 2009 opening.

Provocateur
18 Nineth Avenue
(Between West 12th & West 13 Street)
New York, NY 10014
Category: Club, Dance Club, Live Music, Lounge,  Special Events, Upscale

Provocateur – Owned by Michael Satsky and Brian Gefter and located at 18 Ninth Avenue in New York City, Provocateur is a nightlife oasis created to cater to a woman’s every desire.

Designed by Lionel Ohayon (Koi, STK, Hyde, W Hotels), Provocateur is comprised of two distinct nightlife settings: Provocateur Café and Provocateur Nightclub. Both the Café and Nightclub embody the splendors of international nightlife.

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Are there curfews in New York State? Well, the City of New York (NYC) had previously imposed curfews but those restrictions are not citywide and are in designated areas, such as city parks.

If visiting New York and is out exploring, here are places to keep in mind on your travels as you could be approached by local police or security.

IN NEW YORK

Central Park (Status: Active)
Central Park in New York has a five hour curfew which is in effect from 1:00 AM until 6:00 AM. The purpose of the curfew is to save the lives of homeless people who might freeze to death being in the open of the park during cold months and can not be neglected or refused under Section 1-03 of the parks rules and regulations. If caught, this is what you face.

Radio City Music Hall (Status: Active)
The Radio City Music Hall has a curfew usually around 11:00 PM. Guest attending should be aware of this since their performance could be cut short. If allowed to stay after curfew due to a late performance, it is important not to wait to long to leave to have problems with security.

Walden Galleria (Status: Active)
The Walden Galleria in New York has instituted a Parental Escort Policy on Fridays and Saturdays between the hours of 4:00 PM and closing. Anyone under the age of 18 visiting Walden Galleria must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 years of age or older. One parent or guardian (21 years of age or older) is permitted to supervise up to five teens. Teens must remain within the company of their parent or guardian. Acceptable proof of age is a driver’s license, state/provincial non-driver ID, military or college ID, passport or visa. This policy does not apply to the cinemas or stores with exterior entrances.

IN NEW JERSEY

West New York (Status: Suspended 1999)
West New York located in New Jersey has a curfew that is implemented on teenagers. The ordinance provides exceptions for juveniles traveling to or from work, engaged in a medical emergency or traveling to or from events sponsored by community or religious organizations. New York teens visiting West new York, NJ should be aware as violators and their parents/guardians are subject to fines of up to US$1,000, and up to 90 days community service.

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Would you like to see a free Metropolitan Opera Outdoor Festival?

The Metropolitan Opera will present a free outdoor Summer HD Festival featuring ten (10) of its award winning productions from the popular The Met: Live in HD series.

The Met’s 2009 Summer HD Festival Schedule
Start times range from 7:30pm to 8:00pm.

Saturday. August 29, 8:00pm:
LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT – Donizetti’s comic opera La Fille du Régiment stars Natalie Dessay as Marie, Juan Diego Flórez as Tonio, Felicity Palmer as the Marquise of Berkenfield, Alessandro Corbelli as Sulpice, and Marian Seldes in the speaking role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp. Marco Armiliato conducts. Approximate running time: 140 minutes.

Sunday, August 30, 7:30pm:
ROMÉO ET JULIETTE – Plácido Domingo conducts Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette starring Anna Netrebko and Roberto Alagna as the star-crossed lovers, Isabel Leonard as Stéphano, Nathan Gunn as Mercutio, and Robert Lloyd as Frère Laurent. Approximate running time: 175 minutes.

Monday, August 31, 7:45pm:
EUGENE ONEGIN – Valery Gergiev conducts Tchaikovsky’s most beloved opera, Eugene Onegin, with Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky in the title role opposite Renée Fleming as Tatiana, with tenor Ramón Vargas as Lenski. Approximate running time: 160 minutes.

Tuesday, September 1, 8:00pm:
MACBETH – Met Music Director James Levine conducts Verdi’s Macbeth, featuring Maria Guleghina as Lady Macbeth, Željko Lučić as Macbeth, Dimitri Pittas as Macduff, and John Relyea as Banquo. Approximate running time: 145 minutes.

Wednesday, September 2, 7:45pm:
IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA – Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, in a production by Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher, features Joyce DiDonato as Rosina, Juan Diego Flórez as Count Almaviva, Peter Mattei as Figaro, John Del Carlo as Dr. Bartolo, and John Relyea as Don Basilio. Maurizio Benini conducts. Approximate running time: 165 minutes.

Thursday, September 3, 7:45pm:
PETER GRIMES – Anthony Dean Griffey sings the title role of Britten’s Peter Grimes, with Patricia Racette as Ellen Orford and Anthony Michaels-Moore as Balstrode. Donald Runnicles conducts. Approximate running time: 150 minutes.

Friday, September 4, 8:00pm:
LA BOHÈME – Franco Zeffirelli’s production of Puccini’s La Bohème features Angela Gheorghiu as Mimì, Ramón Vargas as Rodolfo, Ainhoa Arteta as Musetta, Ludovic Tézier as Marcello, Quinn Kelsey as Schaunard, Oren Gradus as Colline, and Paul Plishka in the dual roles of Benoit and Alcindoro. Nicola Luisotti conducts. Approximate running time: 130 minutes.

Saturday, September 5, 8:00pm:
ORFEO ED EURIDICE – Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice, stars Stephanie Blythe as Orfeo with Danielle de Niese as Euridice. Heidi Grant Murphy is Amor. James Levine conducts. Approximate running time: 100 minutes.

Sunday, September 6, 7:30pm:
IL TRITTICO – James Levine conducts Tony Award-winning director Jack O’Brien’s production of Puccini’s Il Trittico, which consists of three one-act operas: Il Tabarro, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi. In Il Tabarro, the three principal characters caught in a deadly love triangle are portrayed by Maria Guleghina, Salvatore Licitra, and Juan Pons. Barbara Frittoli is the young nun Angelica, with Stephanie Blythe as the Princess in Suor Angelica, and the comedy Gianni Schicchi features Alessandro Corbelli in the title role. Approximate running time: 170 minutes.

Monday, September 7, 8:00pm:
MADAMA BUTTERFLY – Academy Award-winning film director Anthony Minghella’s production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly stars Patricia Racette as Cio-Cio-San, Marcello Giordani as Pinkerton, Dwayne Croft as Sharpless, and Maria Zifchak as Suzuki. Patrick Summers conducts. Approximate running time: 145 minutes.

The Met: Live in HD, produced in association with PBS and WNET.org, is made possible by a generous grant from the Neubauer Family Foundation.

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Have you always wanted a new vehicle  but would not make enough money selling your old one?

You will be happy to know that you can receive cash for clunkers in New York as a bill was passed in the House late on Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

With the bill passed, the federal government will pay to you up to US$4,500 to buy a new vehicle with better fuel economy if your current car or light-duty truck gets less than eighteen (18) miles a gallon.

The program is expected to end in eleven (11) weeks on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 so act fast. For more information on the Cash Allowance Rebate System (C.A.R.S), please visit CARS.gov

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Do you own a residential building in in New York State?

If the building is located in the south Bronx, upper Manhattan central Brooklyn and downtown Jamaica in Queens, you will be pleased to know that New York City is rolling out several zoning and financial incentives.

Please see the press release for more information.

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A majority of travellers are concerned about Toddlers and New York Subways.

While in New York City (NYC), should you need to use the subway to supplement your trip, please note that the subways are equipped with a ”service entry gate” should you have a stroller.

Please take care in using the gate and heed the instructions to avoid a fine.

Customers who need to use Service Entry gates, including those with children in strollers, must wait in line with our other customers at the station booth to inform the station agent of their need to use the gate. The station agent will buzz the gate open after the customer has paid a fare at a turnstile and rotated the turnstile arm in view of the agent. We have found that customers who proceed directly to the Service Entry gate distract the station agents from conducting fare transactions at the booth. This policy also ensures that station agents will witness the payment of fares by Service Entry customers.

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Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11:59 PM is the deadline to enter the ING New York City Marathon for 2009 which is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2009.

Those wishing to attend should visit NYCMarathon.org for further details. When you visit, you will see the “Course Information” and a chance to download a PDF Map so you can see where to wait to cheer friends and family in the race.

If you are visiting from another state and require parking, it is best to utilise parking for the Javits Convention Center then use the PDF Map to find your way around. 

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Got a parking ticket in New York? You will need to try and to obtain evidence which can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports and towing bills.

You can visit one of the Finance Business Centers listed to get a hearing in person and receive a hearing within an hour of your arrival or you can try to have your hearings by mail.

Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records.

Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can also request a hearing by web by clicking here. To utilize the features, you will need a Javascript-enabled (Netscape Navigator 4.5.1 or higher or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher) web browsers

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Is human swine flu in New York State?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed several cases of human swine flu in Queens. So far, those who have gotten sick have only experienced mild symptoms.

If you have children. is 55 and older, suffer from any chronic condition like asthma or diabetes, have to take aspirin, you may want to consider getting flu shots in New York after speaking with your health professional.

Fortunately, The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has put together some helpful information, which you can download here.

If you need more information, it is located on the department’s Web site.

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Looking for Union Station parking in New Haven, CT? We needed to know as well so we contacted Amtrak and withing a few minutes, received the following information.

Since information change, it it best to confirm at 203-946-8936.

Parking – Yes
Parking Attendant – Yes
Parking Location – Next To Station

Parking Rates – $1.00 Per Hour / $8.00 Per Day / Maximum Monthly – $65.00

New Haven Parking Authority Information – 203-946-8936

Number Of Short-Term Parking Spaces – 600
Number Of Long-Term Parking Spaces – 600
Parking Security – Yes
Parking Phone – 203-946-8930
Other Info
- On Weekdays The Garage Can Get Full By 9am.There Is A
- Parking Garage Approx. 2 Blocks From Station With Shuttle
- Bus Service From 3-10pm. For Info. Call 203-867-6323

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Below is a list of Drive-In Movie Theatres in New York.

The 56 Auto Drive-In
9783 State Highway 56, Massena, NY‎ 13662

The Bay Drive-In
Route 26, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

The Black River Drive-In
29038 State Route 3, Black River, NY‎ 13612

The Delevan Drive-In
10429 Route 16, Delevan, NY‎ 14042

The Elmira Drive-In
2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY‎ 14903

The El Rancho Drive-In
6070 Route 5, Palatine Bridge, NY‎ 13428

The Fair Oaks Drive-In
17 Dosen Rd # M, Middletown, NY‎

The Finger Lakes Drive-In in Auburn

The Glen Twin Drive-In in Glens Falls

The Hathaway’s Drive-In in North Hoosick

The Hiway Drive-In near Coxsackie

The Hollywood Drive-In in Averill Park

The Hyde Park Drive-In in Hyde Park

The Jericho Drive-In in Glenmont

The Malta Drive-In in Malta

The Midway Drive-In in Minetto

The Overlook Drive-In in Arlington

The Ozoner 29 Twin Drive in in Broadalbin

The Park 60 Drive-In in Jamestown

The Papa’s Place Drive-In in Bath

The Portville Drive-In in Portville

The Silver Lake Drive-In in Perry

The Sunset Drive-In in Middleport

The Transit Drive-In in Lockport

The Unadilla Drive-In in Unadilla

The Valley Brook Drive-In in Lyons Falls

The Vintage Drive-In in Avon

The Warwick Drive-In in Warwick

The West Rome Drive-In in Rome

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Are you seeking Buffallo, NY Tours to Yankee Stadium?

You are not the only one. If you do not feel like driving, you may charter a bus that operates between Yankee Stadium and Buffallo, NY.

One such company that we have found is D & F Travel Bus Chartering. Operating since 1986, they provided service in the US and Canada and is a great choice for your travels.

D & F Travel Bus Chartering
338 Central Avenue, Suite 320
Dunkirk, NY 14048
1-716-366-5767 / 1-800-832-3516

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CeX Entertainment Exchange is a retailer of quality second-hand electronics – everything from Blu-Ray’s, DVD’s, iPods, video games, cell phones (T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, and unlocked cells without a contract), computer components of all sorts and unlocking services.

Visit one of their five store locations in New York listed below.

CeX – SOHO
657 Broadway
(Between Bleecker and Bond Street)
New York, NY 10012
(XXX) XXX-XXXX

CeX – Wall Street
71 Broadway
(Between
New York, NY 10006
(XXX) XXX-XXXX

CeX – East 14th Street
422 East 14th Street
(Between
New York, NY 10009
(XXX) XXX-XXXX

CeX – 8th Avenue
840 8th Avenue
(Between
New York, NY 10019
(840) 657-0000

CeX – Steinway
30-60 Steinway Street
(Between
Astoria, NY 11103
(XXX) XXX-XXXX

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Dachshund Spring Fiesta is schedule for Saturday, April 25, 2009.

Everyone is welcomed to meet up at the east side of Washington Square Park at noon (12:00 PM) so they can join in on the fun.

After the Spring Fiesta, be sure to meet up two weeks later on Saturday, May 9, 2009 for the Dachshund Parade which starts at 10:00 AM.

Does your dachshund like the cold? If so, you can brave the cold weather on Saturday, October 3, 2009 for the 2009 Dachshund Oktoberfest which starts at 12:00 PM

If you are not local and will stay over in New York a few days, here are some Pet Friendly New York Hotels to aid you.

While on your visit, should your Dachshund require medical attention, one can call up for pet emergency transport service from AmbuVet. Please note that while AmbuVet is committed to providing prompt and compassionate service, they do not provide any direct veterinary care, diagnosis or life saving procedures.

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 Thanks to the Chase Money Deal for MTA Riders, one can get a US$10.00 cash reward for every US$150.00 in qualifying purchases

Here’s how:
1.ENROLL your Chase or WaMu Debit and/or Credit Card at Chase.com/CommuterCash between March 1, 2009 and April 30, 2009 (see new dates).

2.USE your enrolled card to pay for your rides around town, including:
* EasyPayXpress™ MetroCard® automatic refills
* MetroCard Vending Machine purchases
* Long Island Rail Road train tickets
* Metro-North Railroad train tickets
* PATH trains
* NYC Yellow Cab fares
Make sure to press the button for your purchase to qualify.
3.GET a $10 Cash Reward (up to $50) for every $150 in qualifying purchases.
Visit www.Chase com/CommuterCash to enroll now.

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Looking for Dollar Movie Theatres in New York? After searching over the State of New York, here is what we discovered.

Silver Cinemas South Hills
1895 South Road.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12601

Ice Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs (PG, 93 min.)
1:35pm | 3:55pm | 6:40pm | 8:55pm

The Proposal (PG-13, 104 min.)
1:20pm | 3:45pm | 6:55pm | 9:05pm

Up (PG, 96 min.)
1:40pm | 6:50pm

Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen (PG-13, 144 min.)
1:15pm | 4:05pm | 7:25pm

The Orphan (PG-13, 123 min.)
3:50pm | 9:00pm

Night At The Museum: Battle of The Smithsonian (PG, 105 min.)
1:25pm | 6:45pm

The Ugly Truth (R 96 min.)
1:50pm | 4:20pm | 7:10pm | 9:25pm

(500) Days of Summer (PG-13, 95 min.)
4:10pm | 9:10pm

The Goods: Live Hard * Sell Hard (R, 89 min.)
1:55pm | 4:25pm | 7:15pm | 9:30pm

Extract (R, 90 min.)
1:30pm | 4:00pm | 7:00pm | 9:15pm

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Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you can visit one of the Finance Business Centers listed to get a hearing in person and receive a hearing within an hour of your arrival or you can try to have your hearings by mail.

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can also request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Are you under 21? Are you also looking for under 21 New York nightclubs?

It can be hard to find clubs to hang out when visiting New York and is even harder especially if you are under 21 but if you are 20, 19 or even 18 and older, a few clubs will let you in.

To compete with other nightclubs, some clubs will permit admission as young as 13. So how do you find these clubs and when can you visit?

Club Cemetery takes the guesswork out of finding such clubs and events in the following areas.

Albany, Allegany, Bronx, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Kings, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie,
Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, St. Lawrence, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tioga,
Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming and Yates.

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Did you know that Hedgehogs are illegal in the 5 Boroughs of New York City? That’s right and the same goes to our neighbors in Pennsylvania due a passed law established in the 1990’s. Hedgehogs are considered exotic or unsual pets and require great care so they are not legal here.

If you are not residing inside the 5 Boroughs of New York City and Pennsylvania, and decide to take one home, you should also know that hedhehogs are not legal as well in Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, Maine, Vermont, and Washington D.C.

If authorities discover you with these pets, you risk having them taken away and in some cases euthanized. So, where can you still find hedgehogs breeders in New York? Well you are in luck as Pat Storm of Thisledew Hedgehogs in North Tonawanda can help you.

“I am a small hobby breeder,” says Storm “but try to have [hedgehogs] babies available on a regular basis.” Those wishing to do business with Thisledew Hedgehogs can be assured that All their hedgies come with a pedigree and health guarantee. “All parent hedgehogs are registered,” explains Storm “and many pedigrees can be traced back 12 or more generations.”

To make things simple, support is always available by phone or email. Questions on any hedgehog, no matter where purchased, are always welcome as well. “The health and proper care” says Storm “of all hedgehogs is of great concern and importance.”

Should you decide your hedgehog is not the pet for you or is illegal in your area, no matter where purchased, Thisledew Hedgehogs will provide a rescue service and place for no longer wanted hedgehogs in new, loving homes, or retire them on their premises.

Business Information:
Thisledew Hedgehogs
913 Walck Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Phone: (716) 694-5480
Email: thisledew@yahoo.com

USDA # 21-A-0054

Note: Business is often called Thistle Dew Hedgehogs by patrons.

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If you plan to live, work or visit New York and have a breathing problems, the following New York air quality resources, provided by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, will be helpful to you.

By selecting an area below, you can find about the current and forecast conditions and if you would like to see how you affect the air quality, use the carbon calculator.

- Albany, NY
- Base, NY
- Buffalo
- New York City
- Newburgh
- Niagara Falls
- Pinnacle
- Rochester
- Syracuse
- Utica
- White Plains
- Williamson

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One of the most needed resources are New York buses to Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Since casinos are illegal in New York, except for those built by federally recognized Indian tribes on their reservation land, gamblers must go to casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey or Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

Below are buses to Foxwoods Resort Casino that will be helpful to you.

Academy Bus
There is no better way to take your group to Foxwoods Resort Casino than on an Academy motor coach. They work with Foxwoods and can arrange for group incentive bonuses from the casinos for your passengers.

Trailways
Have you travelled between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY to experience the Baseball Hall of Fame? If so, you may be familar with Trailways that provides service to Foxwoods Casino along with Turning Stone and Atlantic City. Not is a rush to come back to New York ? Not to worry. Trailways will let you take your time then return to New York in style.

For additional information on bus trips to Foxwoods Resort Casino, please call toll free, 1-888-BUS-2FOX or 1-888-287-2369

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Are you a smoker who plans on smoking in New York State? Due to the smoking ban which went into effect on Sunday, March 30, 2003, you will find the following will be helpful while here on your trip.

Purchasing Cigarettes
The minimum age to make the purchase of cigarettes is eighteen (18) years old but there are parts of New York State (Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Onondaga County) that requires the purchaser to be at least nineteen (19) years old.

Identification for Cigarettes
Identification (or ID) should have a photograph. Valid ID’s are government issued such as a drivers license or a passport.

Hookah Bars for Smoking
If you are considering hookah bars, here is a list of hookah bars in New York.

Locations for Smoking
Here is a list of Smoker-Friendly Bars in New York where you can light up along with subway information. Please be sure that you contact the establishment listed to see if you meet their minimum age requirements before going.

Public Smoking
John F. Kennedy Airport prohibits smoking in all buildings. You will have to exit and remove your  lighter/matches before going back through Security.

Liberty Island allows smoking in designated areas. When at the Island, please follow the signs or ask for directions.

The Majestic Theatre allows smoking outside the theatre during intermission.

The Marriott Hotel chain does not permit smoking within hotel buildings themselves but guests who smoke are permitted to do so outside in designated areas.

The MTA prohibits smoking at all times on the trains.

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If you are in the one of listed counties in New York State, occasionally, your educational institution can  be delayed or closed due to severe weather conditions.

If you suspect that a (public or private) school may not be operating on schedule, you should call the school directly for verification.

Most educational institution will have the information available as early as 5:00 am Eastern Time on their messaging system and their website.

If you are having trouble reaching your public (private not available) educational institution or you do not have access to a computer with Internet service, you will want to dial 311(212-639-9675 from outside New York City) for further information.

If you are currently out-of-town and is heading back to the New York area, the New York Schools Delays & Closing resources below will help you to find out if the school (college or university) has a delayed opening or will be closed for the day.

As a bonus, you can text alerts to your Internet enable mobile phone or receive emails alerts in your inbox to eliminate continuous browsing the Internet.

Via Telephone
311 School Closing and Delays is a Service of the Department of Education and provides closing on public school closings or delays between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM on the morning of the scheduled closure. Please note that information about the closing of private schools is not available and you should contact the private school directly.

Alphabetized by County
WABC School Closing and Delays is a Service of WABC-TV and provides closing for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The school closings and delays are provided as soon as they are reported to WABC.

Search by Name
WCBS School Closings and Delays is a Service of WCBS-AM & WCBS-FM and provides closing for New York school closings and delays as soon as they are reported to WCBS. Their service lets you search by the name or the first letter of the schools, college or universities.

Alphabetized by School
WNBC School Closing and Delays is a service of WNBC-TV and provides closing for New York school closings and delays as soon as they are reported to WNBC. The service lets you scroll through an alphabetized listing of the schools, colleges and universities.

Weather Prediction
Weather Underground provides forecasts for the New York and the world with a fast, easy to use interface and includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. With it’s archive, you can see past weather reports and predict school closing with forecasts.

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Are you tired of using Segways in New York City because of the fines? Maybe you have considered using gas scooters since the requirements of getting one is 16 and older.

But are gas scooters legal? According to a NYPD Office with 13 years on the force, “they are not only illegal but dangerous.”

If you still decide to get one and use in New York State, here are some of the violations that you can face.

Violations for Gas Scooters
1. Unlicensed Operator $75 + $60
2. Unregistered Vehicle $75 + $amp;60
3. Uninspected Vehicle $50 + $60
4. Uninsured Vehicle – minimum fine of $100 + $60 & revocation of license or privilege for 1 year.
5. No Turn Signals $30 + $40
6. No Horn $30 + $40
7. No Tail Lights $30 + $40
8. No Brake Lights $30 + $40
9. Defective Tires $30 + $40
10. Inadequte Brakes $30 + $40 (this has 4 points on your license)
11. No Mirrors $30 + $40
12. No Safety Glass $30 + $40
13. No Headlights $30 + $40
14. No Emergency Flashers $30 + $40
15. Inadequate Steering Mechanism $30 + $40

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Looking for hotels for teens in New York? You are not the only one so we checked around the State of New York to see what we could find and came up with the following.

Due to the close proximity of some hotels to Times Square, rates will be tend to be high and even higher during the holiday seasons. To reserve a room through Hotels.com, see reviews and current rates, please click on the name of the hotel.

Are you under 18? Unfortunately, you will not be able to make the reservations yourself and may have to obtain a minor consent form. The minor consent form will need to be completed by an adult and submitted to the hotel.

The benefit of the consent form is that it helps students on Spring Break travel who are going to travel without a parent or guardian.

The Pod Hotel New York
230 East 51st Street
New York, NY, 10022

The Pod Hotel is one of the most affordable hotels in New York that has a minimum check in age of 18 years old and is located a few blocks from Radio City Music Hall. The hotel has a forum so guest can make plans with each other for their trip in the city. If staying at other hotels, you may utilize our New York Forum.

Millennium Broadway Hotel
145 West 44th Street
New York, NY, 10036

The Millennium Broadway Hotel has a minimum check in age of 18 years old and is located in the vicinity of Bryant Park, Times Square and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. By walking 15 blocks (3/4 mile) one can be at Central Park that is visited by locals and visitors of New York.

Other New York Hotels:
The Westin New York Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY, 10036

The New York Marriott Marquis Times Square
1535 Broadway
New York, NY, 10036

The Comfort Inn Times Square
305 West 39th Street
New York, NY, 10018

Hotel Mela
120 West 44th Street
New York, NY, 10036

Paramount Hotel Times Square New York
235 West 46th Street
New York, NY, 10036

Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square NYC
1568 Broadway
New York, NY, 10036

Embassy Suites Buffalo
200 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY, 14202

Need a certain city or price range in New York for eighteen and older?

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in December.

December 2009
- December 08, Immaculate Conception
- December 25, Christmas Day*

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in November.

November 2009
- November 1, All Saints Day
- November 3, Election Day
- November 11, Veterans Day
- November 26, Thanksgiving Day*
- November 26, Idul-Adha (1st Day)
- November 27, Idul-Adha (2nd Day)
- November 28, Idul-Adha (3rd Day)

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in October.

October 2009
- October 03, Succoth (1st Day)
- October 04, Succoth (2nd Day)
- October 10, Shemini Atzereth
- October 11, Simchas Torah
- October 12, Columbus Day
- October 17, Diwali

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in September.

September 2009
- September 07, Labor Day*
- September 19, Idul-Fitr (1st Day) / Rosh Hashanah (1st Day)
- September 20, Idul-Fitr (2st Day) / Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day)
- September 21, Idul-Fitr (3rd Day)

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in August.

August 2009
- August 15, Feast of the Assumption

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in July.

July 2009
- July 03, Independence Day (Observed)*
- July 04, Independence Day

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in June.

June 2009
- NO SUSPENSION

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions.

Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in May.

May 2009
- May 21, Solemnity of the Ascension
- May 25, Memorial Day
- May 29, Shavuot (1st Day)
- May 30, Shavuot (2nd Day)

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions.

Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in April.

April 2009
- April 09, Passover (1st Day)
- April 10, Passover (2nd Day)
- April 10, Holy Thursday
- April 10, Good Friday
- April 15, Passover (7th Day)
- April 16, Passover (8th Day)
- April 17, Good Friday (Orthodox)

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions.

Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in March.

March 2009
- March 10, Purim

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions.

Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in February.

February 2009
- February 12, Lincoln’s Birthday
- February 16, Washington’s Birthday Presdent’s Day
- February 25, Ash Wednesday

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions.

Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking in January.

January 2009
- January 01, New Year’s Day*
- January 19, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
- January 26, Asian Lunar New Year

Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Below are counties in New York State.

Albany, Allegany, Bronx, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Kings, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie,
Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, St. Lawrence, Suffolk, Sullivan, Tioga,
Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westchester, Wyoming and Yates.

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Got a ticket in New York State? Well, you will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers listed below. To get a hearing in person, walk in to a Business Center and you will be able to get a hearing within an hour of your arrival.

Bronx Business Center
3030 Third Avenue,
2nd Floor,
Bronx, NY
10455 Cross Street: 156th Street

Brooklyn Business Center
Brooklyn Municipal Building
210 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan Business Center
66 John Street
New York, NY 10038

Queens Business Center
144-06 94th Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11435

Staten Island Business Center
350 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday-Friday
(Closed Public Holidays)

If you wish to have a hearing by mail: Return the ticket, with the top box completed and the “Not Guilty” box checked, Attach a letter, explaining why you should be found not guilty of the violation, and Attach copies of any evidence that you wish to present.

Evidence can include, but is not limited to: testimony, photographs, repair bills, police reports, Department of Motor Vehicles or insurance company reports, and towing bills. Please be certain to keep copies of everything that you send to the Department of Finance for your own records. Mail your hearing request to the address listed below.

NYC Department of Finance
Hearings By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 29021
Cadman Plaza Station
Brooklyn, NY 11202-9021

You can request a hearing by web by clicking here.

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Looking for indoor basketball courts in New York State?

You are not the only one. To keep from geting soaked in the rain in the Spring, baked in the sun during the Summer, or frozen from the cold during Winter, see the following courts that we located.

Bronx
Unable to verify indoor court and fees in the Bronx before January 1, 2009 .

Brooklyn
Asphalt Green,‎ which is located at 1750 York Avenue, has an indoor basketball court and is located between East 90th Street and East 91st Street. They offer sports, fitness and health programs to members, individuals and institutions. Located in the Murphy Center, their gym includes a basketball court, a suspended running track and a seating area.

Long Island
Unable to verify indoor court and fees in Long Island before January 1, 2009.

Manhattan
The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers at 60 Chelsea Piers has multiple basketball courts along with pools, track and more.

Queens
Unable to verify indoor court and fees in Queens before January 1, 2009.

Staten Island
The George Cromwell Recreation Center in Staten Island has 6 (six) indoor basketball courts.

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Q: What day of the week is free to the Bronx Zoo?
A: Wednesday is only day of the week that you can enter for free without using special memberships, discounts and passes. Please note that on Wednesdays, you may incur longer than usual wait times due to the crowds.

Q: Does the Bronx Zoo have age restrictions?
A: Yes! The the Bronx Zoo has age restrictions. Any visitor under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a chaperone (or occasionally chaperon) in the Bronx Zoo. Those attending in a school group should see those restrictions.

Q: Is there a parking fee at the Bronx Zoo?
A: Yes! The Bronx Zoo charges for parking. All-day parking for cars is US$12.00 (previously US$10.00) and buses are US$16.00. If you have the WCS membership, the parking fee is waived.* Also, during summer months, the Bronx River Parking lot (Gate B) fills up early and traffic is redirected to the Southern Boulevard parking lot (Gate C). This requires cars to exit the Bronx River Parkway at Exit 7W, Fordham Road. After the blinking light, exit right. At top of exit ramp, make a left onto Southern Boulevard. Gate C can be found at 182nd Street.

Q: What are the hours for the Bronx Zoo?
A: The Bronx Zoo is open 365 days a year and can be visited Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Holidays, Saturday and Sundays, the hours are extended until 5:30 pm. Tickets will be sold up to half an hour before closing.

Q: Can I smoke at the Bronx Zoo?
A: Yes! You are allowed to smoke at the Zoo but smoking is permitted in designated areas only as The Bronx Zoo is a smoke-free park

Q: Can I feed the animals in the Bronx Zoo?
A: No! Do not feed the animals (unless instructed) or throw things in exhibits. Also, you should stay on public paths at all times.

Q: Can I touch the animals and plants in the bronx Zoo?
A: For your safety, please respect and leave untouched the plants and native wildlife around you while attending the Bronx Zoo.

Q: Can I bring my pet to the Bronx Zoo?
A: Pets are not permitted. Guests who rely on service animals may bring them into the Zoo, provided that the animals remain properly leashed. Guests are solely responsibility for the care and control of their animals.

Q: Can I bring food to the Bronx Zoo?
A: Yes! However, you must eat and deposit your trash in designated areas. Food, for your convenience, is also sold at the Zoo.

Q: Can I bring my scooter to the Bronx Zoo?
A: Radios, bikes, skateboards, or scooters are not permitted in the Zoo. Also, playing ball and weapons of any kind are not allowed in the Zoo.

Q: Can I walk barefoot in the Bronx Zoo?
A: No! Shirts and shoes are required at all times.

Q: Are there rules on photography at the Bronx Zoo?
A: Non-commercial photography for personal use is allowed, but tripods are restricted in several exhibits, and at the discretion of zoo staff. Commercial photography and filming requests must go through the Communications Department. Please send your request to pr@wcs.org. Also, during your visit, you may be photographed by a WCS employee or authorized guest. Your admission at the Bronx Zoo serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.

Q: I can only visit the Bronx Zoo on Wednesday, what should I do?
A: If you can only visit on Wednesday and have a short stay in the State of New York and wish to avoid waiting in any long lines, you should arrive early or go to the Bronx Zoo Online Discount page where you can make an online donation (currently US$15.00) which allows you to avoid waiting in line at the Admission Booths.

Q: What does the Bronx Zoo do with our money?
A: Every dollar you donate or spend supports wildlife conservation and helps care for animals at the Bronx Zoo and around the world.

Q: Can I visit the Bronx Zoo on weekends or holidays?
A: You are free to visits the Bronx Zoo 365 days a year.

Q: Does the Bronx Zoo take Credit Cards?
A: Yes! The Bronx Zoo accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. There is also Bank of America ATMs on site. If you have a Bank of America Card, use it to gain get free admission.

Q: Are weekends free at the Bronx Zoo?
A: Weekends are FREE at the Bronx Zoo for WCS members and during specific times of the year for example Bank of America customers.

Q: Do I need a chaperone at the bronx Zoo?
A: Any visitor under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a chaperone (or occasionally chaperon) in the Bronx Zoo. Also, for school groups, you must provide one adult chaperone (chaperon) for every ten school-age children. Students who do not have adult chaperones will not be able to participate in a tour.

Q: What time does the Bronx Zoo close on Wednesdays?
A: The Bronx Zoo is open 365 days a year and can be visited Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Holidays, Saturday and Sundays, the hours are extended until 5:30 pm. If Wednesday falls on a holiday, the hours are extended until 5:30 pm. Tickets will be sold up to half an hour before closing.

Q: What is the address to the Bronx Zoo?
A: The address to the Bronx Zoo is 2300 Southern Boulevard., Bronx, NY 10460-1099. If you are planning to drive, please plan to arrive early before the Zoo open so you can secure a good parking spot.

Q: Where is the Bronx Zoo Mitsubishi Riverwalk?
A: The Bronx Zoo Mitsubishi Riverwalk is located at Gate B, the Bronx River entrance. Please note that during summer months, the Bronx River Parking lot (Gate B) fills up early and traffic is redirected to the Southern Boulevard parking lot (Gate C). This requires cars to exit the Bronx River Parkway at Exit 7W, Fordham Road. After the blinking light, exit right. At top of exit ramp, make a left onto Southern Boulevard. Gate C can be found at 182nd Street.

Q: Are there fees at the Bronx Zoo Mitsubishi Riverwalk?
A: There are no fees for walking in this area, but parking fees still apply. Since the Mitsubishi Riverwalk is inside the Bronx Zoo, you you have to wait until it open.

Q: How is street parking at the Bronx Zoo?
A: Street parking near the Bronx Zoo is very tight.

Q: Where is it safe to park near the Bronx Zoo?
A: Safe, alternate parking is available at Fordham University.

Q: What time does the Bronx Zoo stop selling tickets?
A: The Bronx Zoo stops selling tickets half an hour before closing time.

Q: How do I get from Queens to the Bronx Zoo?
A: To get from Queens to the Bronx Zoo, you should take the Q44 Bus from Queens to East 180th Street and Boston Road in the Bronx. Exit the Q44 Bus and walk a few blocks to the Zoo (20-30 minute walk) or wait and then transfer to the BX09 Bus located further along on East 180th Street.

Q: Is the pay-one-price ticket worth it?
A: The all-in-one or pay-one-price ticket is worth it if you do all the special exhibits so plan to arrive early.

Q: What rules should I know about the Bronx Zoo?
A: The Bronx Zoo reserve the right to inspect packages, bags, and containers, the right to escort from zoo grounds any individuals or groups who are acting in ways deemed harmful to our animals or the park, or that impinge upon the enjoyment of the park by other guests and videotape or photograph you during your visit.

Q: Who can I call about the Bronx Zoo rules?
A: You may contact the Bronx Zoo at 718-367-1010 regarding questions that you may have about the Bronx Zoo rules.

Q: What are/were POP Tickets?
A: POP (Pay One Price) Tickets is the former name for the Total Experience Tickets.

Q: Are ATM’s at the Bronx Zoo?
A: Yes! ATM’s (Automatic Teller Machines) maintained by Bank of America are available at the Bronx Zoo.

*You must arrive a the zoo with your parking pass received with the WCS membership. This can be ordered by mail, online or via phone and takes 3 to 4 weeks. If you purchase it at the admission booth after you paid for parking, you will not get credit towards the parking.

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Visiting New York? Below are the days for 2009 Alternate Side Parking.

On other days, one must take care in parking here as there are no limit to how many parking tickets that may be issued per day to your vehicle.

Should you receive a ticket, will need to contact one of the Finance Business Centers.

If you are pleading ‘not guilty’ on the infraction, you will need to provide evidence to the fact.

January 2009
- January 01, New Year’s Day*
- January 19, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
- January 26, Asian Lunar New Year

February 2009
- February 12, Lincoln’s Birthday
- February 16, Washington’s Birthday Presdent’s Day
- February 25, Ash Wednesday

March 2009
- March 10, Purim

April 2009
- April 09, Passover (1st Day)
- April 10, Passover (2nd Day)
- April 10, Holy Thursday
- April 10, Good Friday
- April 15, Passover (7th Day)
- April 16, Passover (8th Day)
- April 17, Good Friday (Orthodox)

May 2009
- May 21, Solemnity of the Ascension
- May 25, Memorial Day
- May 29, Shavuot (1st Day)
- May 30, Shavuot (2nd Day)

June 2009
- NO SUSPENSION

July 2009
- July 03, Independence Day (Observed)*
- July 04, Independence Day

August 2009
- August 15, Feast of the Assumption

September 2009
- September 07, Labor Day*
- September 19, Idul-Fitr (1st Day) / Rosh Hashanah (1st Day)
- September 20, Idul-Fitr (2st Day) / Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day)
- September 21, Idul-Fitr (3rd Day)

October 2009
- October 03, Succoth (1st Day)
- October 04, Succoth (2nd Day)
- October 10, Shemini Atzereth
- October 11, Simchas Torah
- October 12, Columbus Day
- October 17, Diwali

November 2009
- November 01, All Saints Day
- November 03, Election Day
- November 11, Veterans Day
- November 26, Thanksgiving Day*
- November 26, Idul-Adha (1st Day)
- November 27, Idul-Adha (2nd Day)
- November 28, Idul-Adha (3rd Day)

December 2009
- December 08, Immaculate Conception
- December 25, Christmas Day*

* Denotes a major legal holiday.

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The National Safety Council six hour Defensive Driving Classes will be held at Moore Catholic High School in Staten Island.

Register and participate and save on auto insurance and reduce your points. This class is supposed to be accepted by all 50 states. If you are from New Jersey or Florida, for example, check first with your DMV to make sure that this class is accepted by your state.

Moore Catholic High School
100 Merrill Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314
1-718-606-7150 / 1-718-608-9451

Sat. Jan 3
Tues. & Thurs. Jan 13&15
Sun. Jan. 25

Sat. Feb. 21

Sun. Mar. 15
Thur. Mar. 19 & 26

Sat. Apr. 4
Sun. Apr. 26

Tues & Thurs May 5 & 7
Sat. May 16

Sun. June 7
Sat. June 27

Sat. July 11
Mon. & Wed. July 20,22

Sun. Aug 2
Sat. Aug. 29

Sun. Sept 13
Mon. & Mon Sept 21 & 28

Weekend classes are 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Weeknight classes 7 – 10 p.m. (2 nights)

Cost: $50 paid in advance by cash, check, money order (no credit cards)

PAYMENT – must be made 5 days before the scheduled class. Payment on the day of class is $55 cash if there is room but be advised that weekend classes are usually filled and pre-paid students have priority. Non-paid reservations or walk-ins may be closed out.

REFUNDS- will be made if notification is given 3 days in advance. Otherwise, payment will be credited toward another class within 3 months.

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Are you hungry? Do you want to take a big bite out of the Big Apple?

Well, the 2009 New York Restaurant Week is only a few weeks away.

Below are the days you will have the chance to have a fabulous meal at a lower cost from a one of these restaurants.

January 2009
01. Sun. Jan. 18th to Fri. Jan. 23rd
02. Sun. Jan. 25th to Fri. Jan. 30th

February 2009
03. Sun. Feb. 01st to Fri. Feb. 06th
04. Sun. Feb. 08th to Fri. Feb. 13th
05. Sun. Feb. 15th to Fri. Feb. 20th
06. Sun. Feb. 22nd to Fri. Feb. 27th

March 2009
07. Sun. Mar. 01st to Fri. Mar. 06th
08. Sun. Mar. 08th to Fri. Mar. 13th
09. Sun. Mar. 15th to Fri. Mar. 20th
10. Sun. Mar. 22nd to Fri. Mar. 27th
11. Sun. Mar. 29th to Mon. Mar. 30th

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It is a great feeling to be living alone in New York but there are a few things that you should know. City, State and National laws dictate on one staying home alone.

The Office of Children & Family Services (OFCS) in New York says that “some children are responsible, intelligent, and independent enough to be left alone at 12 or 13 years of age.

Likewise, there are some teenagers who are too irresponsible or who have special needs that limit their ability to be safe if they are left alone.”

If you consider yourself intelligent and independent enough to live alone in New York you should know that minors (those under 18 years of age) can’t sign the rental agreement which is a binding contract due to their age.

If one is emancipated, they could sign the lease, however, the minor can “disavow” the lease which the landlord can be held to the lease agreement. With that said, landlords will be less inclined to rent to minors.

You will then need the assistant of an adult to sign the lease. This should be done after you check with city you plan to stay and county that it is located in.

Before you move into your new residence, take detailed photos. When you need to move away from your residence, your photos can show the condition you received it compared to the photos while leaving and can aid in helping to get your security deposit back should you need to go to small claims court.

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In nine hours, Macy’s will kick off their annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Each year, people flock from everywhere to witness the three-hour event (which starts at 9:00 AM) even though it is televised by WNBC-TV (and other local networks) as they love to see it in person.

Below, you will find the line-up of the acts and appearances scheduled for the 2008 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade which includes, 31 baloons (of which 13 are giant and 13 novelty), 26 floats, 21 clowns, 10 marching bands, 18 talents, 9 specialty units, and 10 performance groups.

13 GIANT BALLOONS
Abby Cadabby
Buzz Lightyear
Dora the Explorer
Energizer Bunny
Horton the Elephant
Kermit the Frog
Pikachu
Ronald McDonald
Shrek
Smurf
Snoopy as The Flying Ace
SpongeBob SquarePants
Super Cute Kitty

18 NOVELTY BALLOONS
Arrrrtie the Pirate
Beach Ball Cluster
Blue Elf
Candy Cane
Cloe the Holiday Clown
Flying Fish
Gold Macy’s Tri-Star
Gold Macy’s Stars
Harold the Fireman
Keith Haring “Heart” Balloon
Planet Earth
Poinsettia Balloons
Red Elf
Red Macy’s Stars
Sesquicentennial Hot Air Balloon
Stars & Stripes
Uncle Sam
Yellow Elf

26 FLOATS
Big Apple (Daily News)
Bolt (Walt Disney Pictures)
Bridge to the Future (Amerada Hess Corp)
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Care Bears
Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
Greendog (MMG)
Jolly Polly Pirate Ship
M&M’s on Broadway
Marion-Carol Show Boat
Music Bigger Than Life (Gibson Guitar)
New York Tin Toy (History Channel)
Oneida Nation
Pep Rally (Mike Miller)
Princess Academy
Rhino Mountain (Ecko)
Santaland Express
123 Sesame Street
Smurfs
Snoopy’s Dog House
Spirit of America (U.S. Postal Service)
Sunshine Theme (Jimmy Dean)
Thanksgiving Harvest (Ocean Spray)
Tokyo Style (Coty US, LLC)
Tom Turkey
Winter Wonderland

21 CLOWNS
Baseball Clowns
Birthday Party Clowns
Class Clowns
Cloe’s Clowns
Clown Band
Confetti Clowns
Dog Walkers
Funny Business Clowns
Funny Farm Clown Vehicle
Half Baked Holiday Sweets Clowns
Holiday Clowns
Jester Clowns
Patriotic Clowns
Pirate Plankster Clowns
Pre-K Clowns
Santa’s Toy Box Clowns
Silly Seaside Clowns
Sleepy Clowns
Spacey Astronaut Clown Captain
Springtime Clowns
Western Clowns

10 MARCHING BANDS
Coplague HS Marching Band (NY)
Fayetteville HS Marching Band (AK)
Georgia Institute of Technology Marching Band (GA)
Jomes Bowie HS Marching Band (TX)
James Madison University Marching Band (VA)
Macy’s Great American Marching Band (USA)
Nogales HS Marching Band (CA)
Sioux Falls HS Marching Band (SD)
The AWesome Original Second Time Arounders
West Johnson HS Marching Band (NC)

18 CELEBRITIES/TALENT
Andy Williams
David Archuleta
Charise
The Clique Girls
The Case of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends
Harajuku Girls
James Taylor
Kermit the Frog
Kristen Chenowerth
Lang Lang (Chinese Pianist)
Miley Cyrus
Oneida Indian Nation
Push Play
Rick Astley
Santa & Mrs. Claus
The Case of Sesame Street
Trace Adkins
Uno the Westminster Show & Dog Escort

9 SPECIALTY UNITS
Big Apple Circus Act: LaSalle Brothers
Big Apple Circus Wagons
Big Red Shoe Car (McDonald’s Corp)
East Brooklyn “Soul Tigers” Marching Band Kids
George Washington on Horseback
Harajuko Girl Balloonheads
Macy’s REO Delivery Truck
Nut Mobile (Planter’s)
NYPD Mounted & Motorcycle Unit

10 PERFORMANCE GROUPS
Alvin Ailey Children’s Company
Camp Broadway
Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drum
Fred Hill Brief Case Drill Team
Heartbeat Jump Rope Team
Mike Miller Dancers
NYPD Marching Band
Polynesian Dance Ensemble (Hawaii)
The Special Needs Colorguard of America
U.S. Twirling All-Stars

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Before you break out that still or video camera for your exploration of the city, you should know about the camera restrictions in New York.

Security has been tightened at concerts, sporting events and shows since the attacks of September 11, 2001 so please see any new restrictions.

Type of Restrictions.
01. No Cameras – No camera (photo or video) of any kind are permitted.
02. No Camera Devices – Devices (ie. Cell Phones, Smartphones) with internal cameras that broadcast, records still and/or moving images are not allowed.
03. No Flash – The use of flash is restricted.
04. No Lens – The use of telephoto or zoom lenses are restricted.
05. No Lights – The use of external or internal lights are restricted.
06. No Tripods – The use of a tripod is restricted.
07. No Video – The use of cameras that records video are restricted
08. No Audio – The use of cameras that records sound are restricted.
09. No Broadcasting – The use of cameras that transmit images and/or audio to another location or to a recording or viewing device or is restricted.
10. Trademark Identification – The uses of audio or video capture equipment are allowed but media must be identified as belonging to the property owner(s).

Booth Theater
The Booth Theater does not allow any recording devices inside the theatre. This includes devices that capture still, video and audio.

Bronx Zoo
Non-commercial photography for personal use is allowed at the The Bronx Zoo but the use of tripods are restricted in several exhibits and at the discretion of zoo staff. Commercial photography and filming requests must go through the Communications Department. Please send your request to pr@wcs.org. Also, during your visit, you may be photographed by a WCS employee or authorized guest. Your admission at the Bronx Zoo serves as permission for use of your image by these parties.

Electric Zoo
The Electric Zoo does not allow any professional cameras, focused-light & recording devices.  Recording devices are those that capture still, video and audio.

Hammerstein Ballroom
The Hammerstein Ballroom does not allow (still or video) cameras or any (audio or video) recording equipment. If you are discovered by security, you will be “asked to leave” but will not have an option to comply or refuse.

Madison Square Garden
At Madison Square Garden (MSG), video cameras, monopods, tripods, audio recording devices and cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted inside Madison Square Garden at any time. This policy will be strictly enforced. You may bring in a disposable or 35mm camera (with no zoom or telephoto lens), however, for some events, cameras of any type and/or flash photography may be prohibited so be sure to call ahead.

Majestic Theatre
The Majestic Theatre does not allow (audio or video) recording devices in the theatre along with still cameras.

Marquis Theater
The Marquis Theater does not allow any recording devices inside the theatre. This includes devices that capture still, video and audio.

Metlife Building
The MetLife building is considered a “sensitive building” so if you are trying to take photos, you may be approached by security and asked not to do so.

Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Still cameras are allowed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art but movie/video cameras are prohibited. The use of flash on still cameras are not permitted and you are prohibited from taking photos of private collections on your visit. Why no flash? Some paintings can be slowly destroyed by constant flash photography. Flash from a camera is similar to leaving the artwork out in the sun. Also, it is hard to appreciate the art in any kind of serenity with constant flashing every few seconds.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority
While in New York utilizing the transportation system, please note that photography, filming or video recording in any facility or conveyance is permitted (under MTA’s Rule of Conduct 1050.9 (c)) except that ancillary equipment such as lights, reflectors or tripods may not be used. If you are a member of the press and is holding a valid identification issued by the New York City Police Department, you are authorized to use necessary ancillary equipment.

Nokia Theatre
Are you able you take pictures at the Nokia Theatre? Well, this depends on the artist(s) that are appearing. It’s best to contact (via e-mail) guest services on the day of the show for further information.

Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty permits camera use at Liberty Island, however, certain size backpacks, suitcases and carry-on luggage that you may try to use to protect your camera equipment will not be allowed. To be accepted, the item should fit inside a milk crate.

St James Theater
The St James Theater does not allow any recording devices inside the theatre. This includes devices that capture still, video and audio.

Radio City Music Hall
At Radio City Music Hall, Video cameras/recorders are strictly prohibited and this policy will be strictly enforced. For the Christmas Spectacular and other family events, 35mm and digital cameras will be permitted, however, you must refrain from taking pictures during the performance as it is distracting not only to the performers, but your fellow guest as well.

Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center possesses trademark rights with respect to certain images commonly associated with Rockefeller Center (e.g., the Christmas Tree, Atlas, Prometheus) and these images may not be used without the express consent of either RCPI Landmark Properties, L.L.C., or Tishman Speyer Properties, and must also be properly identified as trademarked property.

Terminal 5.
At Terminal 5, you may or may not be able to bring your non-professional camera as it is usually determined on the day of show as the photo policy of the artists who appears at Terminal 5 varies. It is best to call 1-212-582-6600 on the day of the show to find out if you may bring it.

The Dakota
The Dakota has been showed on still and motion picture but the building does not allow filming on the interior of the building but allows it on the exterior.

The Filmore New York
At the Filmore New York, located at Irving Plaza, point and shoot digital cameras are allowed when approved by the artist performing. Any cameras with removable lenses and/or professional cameras (including digital SLR) must be checked at coat check unless you are issued a photo pass. Please note that the photo passes are not issued by The Fillmore NY located at Irving Plaza but rather through the band/label/management so they should be contacted well in advance before the performance.

United Nations Headquarters
When visiting the United Nations Headquarters, no camera equipment is permitted in the Delegates North Lounge and all camera crews accessing the premises with equipment must use the Visitors Entrance between 08:00 (8:00AM) and 19:00 (7:00PM) hours daily.

All other times, they may enter through the 42nd Street Entrance. TV camera crews must remain on the upper level of the stakeout area at all times when the Security Council is in session, unless escorted by MALU.

The lower level is reserved for UNTV, print/broadcast media and still photographers. However, media will have unescorted access to the extended area of the Security Council stakeout, on the North side of the North steps. [This is to be implemented provisionally on a trial basis and its sustainability reviewed by the Standing Committee.]

Photo ops are limited to one minute maximum and if there is a large presence of visual media present, they will be taken in two batches: first, the photographers, to be followed by the TV camera crew, or vice versa. MALU personnel will always be present at the photo ops. No questions are permitted during these photo ops.

Yankee Stadium
While you are at Yankee Stadium watching a game and grabbing a hotdog, you should know that single-frame flash photography is permitted, however, tripods, extended length zoom lenses, other professional camera equipment, movie cameras and any other video or audio recording equipment are not permitted in Yankee Stadium. Also, you are not permitted to transmit or aid in transmitting any account, description, picture, video, audio, reproduction or other information about any games.

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Are you thinking about getting flu shots in New York? Here are some things to consider.

Can I get free flu shots in New York?
Free flu shots are available from some business such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walgreens in New York but may require Medicaid or an insurance plan to be free of cost. For free locations and updates, please contact NYCDOHMH or 311. Coming soon, you will be able yo use Google Maps to find locations as well.

How will my child be treated against the H1N1?
Your child will receive treatment against the H1N1 via flu shots or flu mist. Please note that flu mist may cause runny nose or nasal congestion, sore throat, and fever in some children.

Are flu shots available everyday?
No. Unfortunately, some locations that administer the vaccine are closed on Federal holidays so you will need to schedule accordingly. Also, if numbers exceed the capacity of the clinic, they may turn away those seeking treatment.

Will one vaccine help prevent the flu?
Yes but minors (usually those 10 and younger) may be required to get the vaccine twice, thirty days (30) days apart so keep this in mind if you plan to travel.

How do I get information if I do not have a computer at home?
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has put together some helpful information, which you can download here by going to your local libary or by calling 311. Those with mobile phones may also text “FLU” to “87000″ for information.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?
Everyone, specially if you have children. Definitely, if you are more than 55, suffer from any chronic condition like asthma or diabetes, have to take aspirin, etc… Everyone should get vaccinated. Period.

Why Should One Get Vaccinated?
An estimated half a million people have died in the US since 1957 of
flu-related conditions. In some epidemics in the past, 2 million people would die worldwide in one single year! And, not necessary sick people. But also young, strong, working people.

Besides, if you don’t get immunized, you can pass on the germ to the
your close ones. Your young children, your elderly parents, your
debilitated bosses and co-workers, your sick patients (if you have
any…) will be at high risk to become statistics themselves.

Last but not least, if you don’t get vaccinated some other person will sneeze on your face, or will kiss you, shake your hands, or share
his knife with you and give you the virus. The least which will then happen to you is to be sick (fever, cough, muscle pain, vomiting, etc…) for a whole week. Then, you will have to miss work (that’s OK). But you will also miss that wedding you really did not want to miss (and that is not OK).

What If You Were Vaccinated Last Year?
Yeah, but the virus changes its genetic code every year. It is like
the Camry. Same car, but different every year. So, you have to take
it again.

Can You Get Influenza From the Vaccine?
Not a chance. The virus in the vaccine is a killed virus. The only side effects of the vaccine are some muscle aches, and little fever for a day or two.

Important. There are a lot of respiratory infections manifesting
themselves with cough, sneezing, fever that you can develop during the
winter. Those are not caused by the influenza virus, though we call
them ‘flu’, by lack of better pop terminology. Remember, that the real
flu (influenza) is a serious infection which kills people, mostly
children and the sick and the elderly.

Can You Be Allergic to the Vaccine?
Unfortunately, you can. Mostly if you are allergic to eggs. So call
you doctor and/or go to the Emergency Room if after taking the shot
you develop a bad rash, real high fever, a rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing… You are not supposed to. But, allergic reactions to the flu vaccine are very, very rare. Not an excuse for anyone to skip a yearly shot.

Can This Shot Save Your Life?
For real, it can. Every year it saves millions of lives. It may have saved your life last year. You just did not know about it, because you had your shot. And remember, more than anything, it protects your child.

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So, you are visiting the United States would like to drive with a foreign license in New York. Is it possible? Is it legal? Yes and Yes.

The State of New York recognizes your foreign driver license as long as you remain a resident of the nation (ie. Canada, England, etc) that issued the drivers license.

You do not need to have a New York State driver license to drive in State of New York unless you plan to become a resident of New York.

While visiting, please note that your age will play a part in renting a vehicle and you’ll be asked for a credit or debit card to pay for the rental.

Credit cards are best as a debit card takes longer for the unused balance to be credited back to you which you may need on your trip here.

Your International driving permit ONLY verifies that you hold a valid driver license in your home country. Your foreign driver license (not the International Driving Permit) allows you to drive in New York. You are not required to have an International Driving Permit to drive in New York State, but the permit has value.

The permit verifies in several languages that you have a valid foreign driver license.

If a New York Police Officer who cannot read the language on your foreign driver license, they will be able to read the permit. Drive safely and enjoy New York.

Will you be driving in Canada on your trip? The tips will be helpful to you.

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Tired of riding your Segway (or SEGS) alone? Well, you will want to check out some Segway Tours for New York area which are listed below. While on your tour, please remember rules of using Segways in New York to avoid fines.

New York Locations

SegwayNYNY
1-917-861-8024

Segway of the Hudson Valley
1-845-485-7349

New Jersey Locations

LBInet Segway Rentals
1-609-713-7892

The Segway Solution – formerly Glide In
1-609-729-7766

CONNECTICUT

Shoreline Segway
1-203-215-3900

PENNSYLVANIA

Segway of the Lehigh Valley
1-610-349-5333

Foxburg Tours Trails & Rentals
1-724-659-0094

SegTours, LLC
1-717-253-7987

I Glide Tours & Rentals, LLC
1-877-GLIDE-81

Segway in Paradise
1-412-337-3941

Closed Segway Tours Locations

Ride ‘N Glide
1-609-823-3232

Moving Forward Rentals, LLC
1-877-SEGWAYS

Segs in the City
1-800-SEGS-393

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Welcome to New York. Here are a few things you should know before using Segways in New York.

Renting Segways
If you are in need of a Segway (or SEGS) to zip around the State of New York, you may contact Shoreline Segway or other rental & tour agencies. The benefit of Shoreline Segway is that they provide service for New York, Connecticut and the Massachusetts area.

Using Segways
Before you go crusing through New York on your Segway, you should know that you are not allowed to use Segways on sidewalks and in the streets inside of New York City. Legislation, which was passed by Governor David A. Patterson, permits the use outside of New York City on local roadways, bicycle and skate lanes and allows localities to approve their use on sidewalks.

Safety on Segways
A Segway can weigh up to 120 pounds and travel up to 13 miles per hour or more depending on configuration so care must be take when operating one so you do not injure yourself and others around you. A Helmet, elbow and knee pads are a good to keep on hand while riding.

Laws on Segways
For current information on New York Segway Laws, please see GHSA.org.

Routes for Segways
Want to ride the city? Well, the is a program called Ride the City which can help along with Google Maps. Please keep in mind, Segway use is still restricted in NYC but is allowed outside the city.

Tours for Segways
Tired of riding your Segway alone? Well, you will want to check out some Segway Tours for New York area.

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Did you know that you can report crimes using text messages?

To report crimes by text message, you can text your message to “CRIMES” or “274637″ from your cell phone using “TIP577″ inside the message.

Adding the “TIP577″ will create an alias to ensure anonymity for you.

If you are in a situation where you will be harmed if you are discovered texting, you can send “STOP” which will keep you from receiving further replies from the police.

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Did you know that the blocking the box Fine increased? That is correct. Blocking an intersection in the past resulted in a US$55.00 (fifty-five) fine and two (2) points on your license.

If you got the ticket AFTER July 7, 2008 (the same day the MTA raised their fare evasion to US$100.00) then you will NOT get any points if that was your only infraction.

You see, you should not receive a ”moving violation ticket” for blocking the box because you are NOT moving.

You are actually parked so you will be giving a type of “parking ticket” which carries no points but instead of paying US$55.00 for the ticket, the fine has been increased by US$60.00 and now costs US$115.00.

If you were very unfortunate to have gotten trapped in the box, you were most likely following too close so you should not do so in the future.

If you were following too close, a traffic cop could give you a second ticket for tailgating (which is a moving violation) if they were watching you procede down the block.

If you feel you are NOT guilty of blocking the box, here is some helpful info to know which can save some time.

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The MTA’s Fare Evasion penalty is increasing from US$60.00  to US$100. The increase, the first in 20 years, was unanimously approved by the full MTA Board last month at its June 25, 2008 meeting.

The increased fine went into effect yesterday on Monday, July 7th, 2008 and offenders are subject to a summons and/or arrest which is punishable under the laws of New York and New Jersey under code 1050.4 of the MTA NYC Transit’s Rules of Conduct.

Attached is a “Fare Evasion Will Cost You” poster, versions of which will be posted in subway stations and on board buses city-wide.

Effective July 7, 2008,

the penalty for fare evasion

will increase to a $100 fine.

Fare evasion is defined

under code 1050.4

of the MTA NYC Transit’s

Rules of Conduct.

For more information visit www.mta.info

Where do you pay your fine on the MTA summons? You may call TAB (Transit’s Adjudication Bureau) at 347-643-5805. The Transit’s Adjudication Bureauis the adjudication unit for summonses issued to individuals alleged to have violated New York City Transit’s Rules of Conduct and will assist anyone wishing to have a summons (or ticket) adjudicated or make a payment for a fine in person.

Please note that if a court appearance is required, you may not be able to make any payments to settle the summons. Instead of of evading a fare, you may want to use MetroCards for multiple riders.

For more information on this and other penalties in their Rules of Conduct, customers can log on to their website at www.mta.info.

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Sightseeing Spots in Midtown, New York

FAO Schwarz
Carnegie Hall
Tiffany & Company
Trump Tower
Sony Plaza
American Folk Art Museum
Museum of Art and Design
Museum of Television and Radio
FDNY Fire Zone
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Bartholomew’s Church
Radio City Music Hall
Rockefeller Center
TKTS
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
United Nations
Times Square
International Center of Photography
Grand Central Terminal
Chrysler Building
Madame Tussauds
Bryant Park
New York Public Library
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Empire State Building
Madison Square Garden

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Travelling from Penn Station, NY to Grand Central? Well, there are a few options.

By train:
Take the uptown 1, 2, or 3 train from the 7th Avenue side of Penn Station one stop to 42nd Street Times Square. When you are  there, safely go up the steps and then make a right at the head of the platform. Next, transfer to the 42nd Street Shuttle or 7 train to Grand Central.

Bus:
You can get the M4 and Q32 to pick you up on far side on 32nd Street and 7th Avenue which takes you to Madison Avenue/42nd, 45th, 47th Streets which is all part of Grand Central and Grand Central North.

Taxi:
Take this if you have lots of luggage to deal with and if time is of the essence to get to Grand Central. There are locker storage facility close to Penn Station & the Port Authority and also at Times Square & Grand Central in case you decide to take the option for bus and trains and do not want to carry your luggage.

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What are some romantic places in New York? Well, there are lots of places around New York City and the rest of the state so if you are planning on exploring and need some ideas, here are places to check out.

A few of the locations will let visitors use passes for New York which makes the admission free so if you are on a budget, be sure to look them over.

AMC Empire 25
Find a romantic comedy and have fun laughing together at the AMC Empire 25 theater which features the “IMAX Experience” and “Digital 3-D Experience.” When visiting as a couple, the features you will love the most are the spacious leg room for tall couples, the low lighting for privacy, in theatre dining and the flip up armrest which makes snuggling up to your date easier.

Bronx Zoo
Bring out the “wild side” of yourself and your date date by going to The Bronx Zoo. The zoo is perfect for a solo and group dates and is close to restaurants located on Arthur Avenue where you can also dine afterwards. Do you want to impress your date? Show off our cooking skills and pack a picnic since food is allowed (and also sold) in the zoo. Tips, reviews and coupons are listed in the forum.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) which is 25 minutes from midtown Manhattan by subway, is perfect for couples to have a quiet stroll and take in the beautiful plant life. Guys should take special attention to flowers their date like for Valentines Day and Anniversary ideas.

Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, with a broad and high walkway in the center, is one of the oldest suspension bridge in the United States and at a length of almost 6,000 feet makes for a nice long romantic stroll between Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.

Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Brooklyn Heights Promenade is the perfect place for couples to watch sunset and take a stroll along the 1/3-mile long walkway for more views of the Manhattan skyline. Have your video camera handy to capture the sunset to watch over and over again on a snowy or rainy day at home.

Central Park
Get your heart pumping by renting a row boat near Central Park. After a romantic ride, you can relax and have a nice picnic for two by the lake or other places. If you did not have time to pack a picnic, there is a Whole Foods Market nearby. Liquor isn’t allowed so you will need to visit bars in the area and while visiting late at night, be sure to leave by 1:00am to avoid the curfew.

Colonial Belle
Ever wished you could eat while you take a boat ride? Well, your wish has been granted. Instead of waiting for your ride to be over at Central Park, spend some time with folks at Colonial Belle which provides lunch and dinner cruises. They are located in Fairport which is approximately 15 miles from Rochester, NY.

Drive Inn Theatres in New York
Want to see a movie with your date but the both of you always have trouble finding parking? Why not park your vehicle at a drive in theatre and see a movie.

Empire State Building
If you ever wanted to have that “top of the world” feeling, the Empire State Building after dark, will be perfect for you. With closing at 2:00am, you have more that enough time to see the city that never sleeps. Be sure to budget enough time to visit the Heartland Brewery‎ located the bottom ground level.

Fort Tyron Park
Fort Tyron Park is home to The Cloisters and is the highest natural point in Manhattan. Since it is high, it is a perfect location for watching the sunset. While there, you can go roller skating, bike riding, take a nice long stroll or have an outdoor lunch.

Heartland Brewery
The Heartland Brewery is located on the bottom ground level of the Empire State Building. The Heartland Brewery has delicious microbrews that they make themselves and a menu with everything from seafood, steaks, burgers and ribs.

Heidelberg Restaurant
At the Heidelberg Restaurant, you can celebrate Oktoberfest all year round! On Saturday evenings, listen to live music and sample Manhattan’s finest German beer.

Leaf Restaurant & Bar
The Leaf Restaurant & Bar is an upscale restaurant that is perfect for romantic dinners and friendly brunches that is hidden away in Fort Tyron Park.

New York Botanical Garden
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden (NYBG), which is 20 minutes from Grand Central Station, has 50 gardens and plant collection. With 250 acres, there is always something new to see each visit.

Sounds of Brazil
Are you in the mood for dining and dancing? Then you and your date needs to head to the Sounds of Brazil. There, you will enjoy Brazilian, Latin American and Caribbean cuisine and live music.

South Street Seaport
With plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating, the South Street Seaport feels like walk through Europe. If your taste buds has a thing for Italian, be sure to see Acqua, Barbarini Mercato, Buon’ Amici, Carmine’s and Stella Maris in the area.

Sweetiepie Restaurant
Located on Greenwich Avenue, the Sweetiepie Restaurant has a giant birdcage that lovebirds (pardon the pun) can eat inside so don’t let the opportunity fly away.

Tavern on the Green
Tavern on the Green (closing on Decmber 31, 2009) is a restaurant located in Central Park on the Upper West Side of New York City and provides patio seating and has great view of Central Park.

The Cloisters
Best known for the beautiful tapestries on display, The Cloisters is another great place for couples to visit and watch the sunset and view overlooking the Hudson River. It is located on Fort Tyron Park which is the highest natural point in Manhattan.

The Statue of Liberty
Visiting the Statue of Liberty is easy to do with a relaxing boat ride. The Staten Island Ferry gives you a nice and free view of the Statue of Liberty but to get to Liberty Island so you can walk around, you will need to obtain tickets from a charter ferry which will safely take you over to the Island.

The View Restaurant & Lounge
If you love the view from the Empire State Building, you are going to love the The View Restaurant & Lounge. There are approximaely forty (40) relvolving restaurants in the United States and The View Reataurant & Lounge is the only revolving roof top restaurant in the State of New York.

Toys “R” Us in Times Square
Young and in love? If you are young or young at heart, you may want to go to Toys “R” Us and ride the 60 foot indoor Ferris Wheel. While there, you can have your photo taken and have it displayed on the marquee (a jumbo screen outside) for all of New York to see when they pass by. To pick up the pace, don’t forget to check out Filled with Love, Jurasic Park, R-Zone and Barbie’s Dollhouse.

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The State of New York makes it very easy to get around with the rails and bus system but when you are visiting New York City with heavy luggage and a toddler, things may not seem quite so easy.

This is where a taxi cab with a professionally installed car seats will come in handy for you. You grab a taxi from the airport (or wherever in New York you are) and it takes you to where you need to go. It is very convenient but there is one problem.

According to a brochure from New York State Department of Motor Vehicle, “Seat belt use is not required in taxis or livery vehicles” but encourages parents (and guardians) to bring their own car seats.

A child, who is seven (7) and older, is allowed it sit in your lap and it is always a good idea to use the seat belts no matter the age of your child as your driver can do his or her best to get you safely to your destination only to be struck by another vehicle during the trip.

For safety,  do not utilize one seat belt restraint for you and your toddler. Doing so, your body will aid in crushing your toddler in an accident (or sudden stop by the driver) as the toddler will be acting as a cushion for you in between the straps.

When selecting a car seat, it should be a “federally-approved child safety seat” that can be “attached to a safety belt or universal child restraint anchorage (LATCH) system.”

Currently, there are four basic types of child safety seats available: infant, convertible, forward-facing only and booster. The car seat you should use depends upon the weight and height of the child. It is very important to read the child safety seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

Most mothers when they a planning to travel to or from New York use one of these portable car seats. One that stands out is the Eddie Bauer Portable Car Seat Bryant Collection as it weighs approximately 4 lbs (less than a bag of sugar) and fits easily in a bag or under a stroller.

Some owners say is a “great travel seat” while others say its “terribly over priced.” Below is one of the car seat reviews that was made by a New York City mother.

This portable car seat is just what I was looking for. Something to help us keep our son seated and more secure when traveling by city Taxi for short trips. It’s light weight and I can take it with me and put it under the umbrella stroller until we get into a “Taxi.” Hooking it up properly hasn’t been that easy. It takes me more than a few minutes with my 25 month old waiting inside the Taxi or if my husband is with me… He is holding him while I hook it up. We both read all the directions, and it’s a bit tricky to make sure you do everything in the correct order… So that the straps are snug and not to loose or to tight. As well as in the right position to fasten it when child is ready to sit in it. Taking it out of the Taxi is easier and faster to do. I’m pretty good at these kind of things.. But every time.. I feel like it doesn’t get any easier to do. You need to have a cab driver who will wait for you to get it set up. Then, it worked very well. My son likes to sit in it. He say’s car seat. And the one day we didn’t use it for a very quick ride…. He sat still the whole time and didn’t stand up. So it had an impact and reminded him that he needs to sit in the Taxi. ( we use a regular standard size car seat for our car and longer trips ).

Once you purchase your federally-approved child safety seat, practice installing it into a vehicle as this will help you to save time in installing it into a taxi so you do not incur any long waiting times from the driver.

If you do not have a car of your own, see if your neighbour or local car dealership will let you do so, especially in a vehicle used often by taxis and livery companies.

If you are heading to the State of New York by plane, you will not be able to use your portable car seats on the flight unless it is FAA approved and displaying a sticker. If it is FAA approved but missing the sticker, the flight attendant may restrict you from using it on the flight. If  your child safety seat is valid for the flight, please use it during takeoff, landing and during turbulence on the flight.

While in New York, should you need to use the subway to supplement your trip with the taxi cab, please note that the subways are equipped with a ”service entry gate” should you have a stroller as well. Please take care in using the service entrygate and heed the instructions to avoid a fine.

For options in the air on your flight, please see KidsFlySafe.com and ToteATot.com for products to carry a piece of rolling luggage, a car seat, bottles, diapers and other necessities – in just one hand!

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Would like to visit the Statue of Liberty? Well, there are some things that you will need to know. We’ll start from the top and work our way down.

The Torch
The torch is the highest point on the Statue of Liberty and access is not allowed by all visitors. Only employees are permitted into the torch section to where high-powered lamps are that illuminate from sunset to sunrise.

The Crown
Below the torch is the crown and for safety reasons, it has been restricted since September 11, 2001 and will reopen once again July 4, 2009 before the 8 year anniversary of the collapse of the World Trade Center. When visiting the crown (which costs US$3.00 extra requires aand reservation) please be aware that the elevator may be out of service and you will need to walk 168 flight of steps.

The Tablet
Naturally, you can not enter the tablet which bears the inscription JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776) which commemorates the United States Declaration of Independence.

The Monument
You can get into the Monument for free but admission requires you to make a reservation in advance and two security screening. The first will be going to the island and the second is before entering the Monument. While inside, please refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking as it is not allowed inside. To do so, please see the designated areas on the Island.

The Grounds
To get access to the grounds, one must take the ferry as private boats are not allowed to dock at Liberty Island. Please arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before your schedule departure time so you have sufficient to be checked by security. Once you reach the Island,  please seek out the designated areas if you wish to eat or smoke.

The Docks
Private boats are not allowed to dock on Liberty Island. You are free to pass by in your private boat or on the Staten Island Ferry (which has been free since 1997) and take photos or videos. From Manhattan it takes up to 15 minutes (more with a Ellis Island stop) to reach the docks so have enough film to capture the view along the way.

The Waters
The Staten Island Ferry, which can be obtained from the South Street Ferry Terminal, gives you a nice and free view of the Statue of Liberty but to get to Liberty and Ellis Island so you can walk around, you will need to obtain tickets for the ferry which will safely take you over to the Island. These can be obtained from Battery Park in New York and Liberty State Park in New Jersey using these easy to follow directions.

To waive the fee for the ferry (click for current prices) which is US$12.00 for an adult, US$10.00 for a Senior and US$5.00 for a child, you may purchase the New York Pass which gives the holder free admission to the ferry along with other New York City attractions.

Also, if you plan on visiting both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, try to arrive at security early in the day (by 1:00 PM is suggested) so you are not told that there isn’t sufficient time for you to visit both Islands.

Contact Info
Address:
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004

Mailing:
National Park Services
Liberty Island
New York, NY 10004

Phone:
+1 212-363-3200

GPS
Latitude: 40.68944
Longitude: -74.04444

Fun Facts:
The Statue of Liberty was once a lighthouse guiding ships at night but lamps were not powerful and over time had to be upgraded.

On July 4, 1884, the Statue of Liberty was presented to the United States by France as a symbol of friendship and liberty that both France and the US shared and arrived in New York in pieces a year later on June 17, 1885.

The Statue of Liberty (which outer coating is made of copper) gets about 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) of precipitation (from rain, sleet, hail, snow and other forms of water falling from the sky) each month from the elements and that helps turn it green or “oxidize.”

The Statue of Liberty is officially titled “Liberty Enlightening the world” and faces Southeast towards the docks making “her” a welcoming symbol for those on sea vessels entering the harbor.

January and February are less crowded at the Islands while July and August are the busiest months.

Elhajo Malick Dieye, at the age of 30,  jumped 5 stories to his death from the pedestal in May of 1997 afer he was upset that the crown was closed.

Access is not permitted on December 25th as it is closed to the public.

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You are at Penn Station in NY and need to directions get to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. How far away is it? Is it very easy to get to? The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is less than a mile away from New York Penn Station and there are many easy options to get there quickly and safely.

Please note that it can be very cool inside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center so plan to have clothing (in layers) that can keep you comfortable before going so that you will have a great time.

Walking:
Short on cash? Need some exercise? To walk from New York Penn Station to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, you will need to walk West towards 11th Avenue along West 34th Street where the M34 bus will also be travelling.

Walking on average takes about twenty (20) minutes from New York Penn Station and depending on the time of year, you may have a lot of company as people young and old will be attending there for events such as the New York Anime Festival or the New York International Auto Show. If you will have heavy luggage or is running very late, you may want to leave it at a locker near Penn Station (which requires identification) so make sure you have identification before going for service.

Bus:
Are you and your guest unable to walk twenty (20) minutes from New York Penn Station? If so, a bus will be perfect for you. Buses that are heading westbound from Penn Station to the Javits Center are the M16 bus and the M34 bus.

The trip will take less than ten (10) minutes (depending on traffic along with the weather) to get to 8th Avenue and West 34th Street. For a smoother travel, it is best to utilize the M34 bus.

Subway:
Unfortunately, there isn’t subway service from Penn Station, New York to Javits Center. The subway does stop at New York Penn Station but you will have to find an alternate method (walking, bus, shuttle or taxi) to get to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Please see below for a list of trains available to get you close to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and for updates or further bus and rail information, please call the MTA’s Travel Information line at 1-718-330-1234.

34th Street/Penn Station: Amtrak, NJ Transit, LIRR
8th Avenue: A, C, E, LIRR
7th Avenue: 1, 2, 3, LIRR
6th Avenue: B, D, F, N, Q, R, W

Taxi:
If you have the funds to spare, taxi cabs are also available for your trip and the driver will be very happy that you are considering them for the 5 minute trip. To get a taxi, it is best that you use the Penn Station’s main entrance at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street so you can obtain one very easily. Entrances for the Javits Center are at located at 35th, 36th, 37th, and 38th Streets on 11th Avenue so let your driver know to drop you close to one.

Shuttle:
Are you coming from the airport? If so, you may reserve an airport shuttle that will take you to Penn Station or directly to the Javits Center. Entrances for the Javits Center are at located at 35th, 36th, 37th, and 38th Streets on 11th Avenue so let your driver know to drop you close to one.

Driving:
Are you driving and need parking for the Javits Convention Center? Unfortunately, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center does not have on-site parking but if you can not leave your vehicle at home, off-site parking is available for you.

Have fun there and have a safe trip.

Bus Schedules:
M16 – Local crosstown service via 34th Street between Waterside Plaza and Port Authority Bus Terminal. Stops at West 34th Street and 8th Avenue.
M34- Local crosstown service via 34th Street between the Javits Convention Center and East Side Ferry Terminal. Stops at West 34th Street and 7th Avenue.

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
(between 11th and 12th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
1-212-216-2000

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Looking for locker storage in New York City?

Below are some New York City locker storage locations that are helpful if you need a place to drop off your bags for a few hours.

While speaking with an agent, here are some questions to consider.

* How big are the lockers?
* Are locks provided for the lockers?
* Are the lockers coin-operated?
* Are the lockers available 24/7/365?
* Are credit cards accepted for the lockers?
* Can I add and remove items from the lockers without a fee?

As with all business, please call ahead to verify rates, hours and locations.

Jazz On the Park
(Close to Cathedral Parkway Station)
36 West 106th Street
(between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West)
New York, NY 10025
(212) 932-1600
http://www.jazzhostels.com

Jazz on the Park is one of the hostels in New Yorkand is the flagship of the Jazz Hostels family. Located near Central Park and the Cathedral Parkway Station, it provides coin-operated luggage storage rooms.

Those who need a place to relax or shower after exploring the City of New York, choose Jazz on the Park for their sleeping and storage needs.

John F. Kennedy International Airport
(First Floor)
Terminal 1 Arrivals – First Floor
New York, NY 11430
(718) 751-2947
http://panynj.gov (Page Updated)

Located near Alitalia Airlines and Olympic Airlines in Terminal 1 of JFK Airport, service is available for patrons 16 hours per day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

John F. Kennedy International Airport
(First Floor)
Terminal 4 Arrivals – First Floor
New York, NY 11430
(718) 751-4020
http://panynj.gov (Page Updated)

Located in Terminal 4 of JFK Airport, service is available to patrons 24 hours per day.

Luggage Storage, Inc
(Close to Times Square & Grand Central)
48 West 46th Street
(Between 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
(212) 704-0386
http://www.luggagestorageny.com

No customer too big or too small. Are you travelling alone or in a group? Solo and group tourist needing luggage storage are always welcomed.

Schwartz Travel Services
(Close to Penn Station & Port Authority)
355 West 36th Street
(Between 8th & 9th Ave)
New York NY 10018
(212) 290-2626
http://www.schwartztravel.com

If you need to ship your bags ahead of time to avoid headaches at the airport or need to rent a locker for a day or month and want to avoid the big storage places, Schwartz Travel Services can aid you. They currently have hundreds of “Associates” all over the world so contact them to handle all your baggage needs.

Schwartz Travel Services
(Close to Times Square & Grand Central)
43 West 46th Street
(Between 5th & 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
(212) 290-2626
http://www.schwartztravel.com

If you need to ship your bags ahead of time to avoid headaches at the airport or need to rent a locker for a day or month and want to avoid the big storage places, Schwartz Travel Services can aid you. They currently have hundreds of “Associates” all over the world so contact them to handle all your baggage needs.

Closed Locations
The following locations were closed permanently or have moved to another location.

J & S RENT-A-Locker (Closed June 2007)
(Close to Penn Station & Port Authority)
47 West 35th Street
(Between 5th Avenue & 6th Avenue)
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-0026
http://www.jsrentalocker.com

Schwartz Travel Services (Moved)
(Close to Penn Station & Port Authority)
147 West 35th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 760-0605
http://www.schwartztravel.com

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Visiting New York? Short on cash but still need a safe place to stay? May we suggest a hostel in New York?

The Hostel
So what is a hostel? A hostel has all the same letters as hotels but it does not have all the high prices of a hotel which will be easier on your pocket and provides budget-oriented accommodation where you, the guest, can rent a bed, for two (2) to three (3) weeks. At times, a bunk bed in a dormitory is given and guests shares a bathroom, lounge and sometimes the kitchen.

The Rooms
The rooms can be mixed (both male and female) or single-sex, although private rooms (at a higher rate) may also be available. Hostels are generally cheaper for both the owner/operator and you, the occupant.

The Jobs
Need a job? A few hostels employ their long-term residents (a commitment period may be required) as desk clerks or as housekeeping staff in exchange for free accommodation so if you are planning to move to New York, a hostel can be your ticket in finding a quick job and boarding. If an international visitor, you may may denied if you visit using the visa waiver program.

The Requirements
Here are a few hostels that you may want to check out. Before reserving, be sure that you meet the minimum age requirements for the room & will not need to stay longer the the hostel permits. Some hostels limit you to stay up to fourteen (14) days while others will permit you to stay twenty-one (21) days or less.

The Alternates
Along with the hostels, you may also want to consider some Bed and Breakfast in New York (often called Motels or Inns) as well. B&B’s will cost less than a hotel and provide a better rate than hostel with a private room and bathroom. Couples who would like to be intimate on their often for these so they may be in short demand on the weekend and near Valentines Day.

The List
Amsterdam Inn
340 Amsterdam Avenue
(between West 76th & 77th Street)
1-212-579-7500

Central Park Hostel 18+ with Locker Storage
19 West 103rd Street
(between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West)
1-212-678-0491

Chelsea International Hostel 18+
251 West 20th Street
(between 7th and 8th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011
1-212-647-0010

Chelsea Spot Hotel
341 West 30th Street
(between 8th and 9th Avenues)
New York, NY 10001
1-212-239-9030

Fifth Avenue Spot Hotel
35 West 126th Street
(betweet 5th and Lexington Avenues)
New York, NY 10027
1-212-289-6405

Greenpoint YMCA‎
99 Meserole Avenue
(between Manhattan Avenue & Lorimer Street)
Brooklyn, NY 11222
1-718-389-3700

HI – New York Hostel
891 Amsterdam Avenue
(between West 103rd and 104th Streets)
1-212-932-2300

Jazz On the Park 18+ Locker Storage
36 West 106th Street
(between Manhattan Avenue and Central Park West)
1-212-932-1600

Lafayette International Hostel‎
484 Lafayette Avenue
(between Franklin Avenue and Bedford Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11205
1-347-551-0480‎

Lefferts Manor Bed & Breakfast
80 Rutland Road
(between Flatbush & Bedford)
Brooklyn, NY 11225
1-347-351-9065

Manhattan Hostel Inc‎ *
119 West 45th Street
(between 6th and 7th Avenues)
1-212-302-2603

Manhattan Inn Hostel
303 West 30th Street
(between 8th and 9th Avenues)
New York 10001
1-212-629-4064

The Big Apple Hostel *
119 West 45th Street
(between 6th and 7th Avenues)
1-212-302-2603

The Seafarers and International House
123 East 15th Street
(between Irving Place and 3rd Avenue)
1-212-677-4800

Vanderbilt YMCA
224 East 47th Street
(between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
New York, NY 10017
1-212-912-2500

West Side YMCA
5 West 63rd Street
(between Columbus Ave and Central Park West)
New York, NY 10023
1-212-875-4100

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What would happen if you passed through a toll without paying because you couldn’t or didn’t want to?

Well, at the toll both, a photo of the vehicle, including the license plate, will be taken and sent to the owner of the vehicle so if the vehicle is yours, you will be seeing the toll fee and fine pretty soon.

Borrowed from a friend or relative? Unfortunately, they will be the one to receive it and will be coming to get you later on to pay it and the same goes for rental companies.

Once the rental company receives the info, they will contact the state and let them know who the offending party is and have it sent to the info on the drivers license they collected.

Occasionally, the rental company will give the state the wrong driver information so you could in fact receive a fine for another driver so it is best to hold on to your rental agreement for at least a year should you rent a vehicle. This way, you can fight it in court. To skip going to court (if time permits), contact the rental company immediately and let them correct it if you are not the guilty party.

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You flew to JFK (John F. Kennedy) Airport and made it safely and now you need to get to Penn Station, NY. You have heavy or lots of light luggage so what can you do?

Well, do not panic as it fairly easy and inexpensive to get there. The first thing you will need to do is find the Airtrain JFK. You can find the Airtrain JFK at the terminal and this will take you to Jamaica Station.

It will run mostly elevated to Jamaica Station except for run between Station C: Federal Circle and the airport loop.

The fare on the Airtrain is (currently US$5.00) less than US10.00 and the trip will take appromimately 20 minutes.

Once you safely reach to Jamaica Station, exit the Airtrain and transfer to the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) where you can take trains (heading westbound) to Penn Station, NY. The trip from Jamaica Station to Penn Station should also take approximately 20 minutes as well.

A one way off-peak ticket on the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) from Jamaica to Penn Station, NY is (currently US$5.25) less than US10.00.

If you’re traveling during peak hours the fare is (currently US$7.25) less than US$10.00 and if you’re traveling on the weekend the fare is (currently US$3.25) less than US$5.00.

LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) ticket vending Machines are near the platforms, so you can purchase your ticket(s) before boarding. Have a fun and safe trip.

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How much does New York Taxi Cab driver make? Well, four years ago in 2004, the average income of an driver was $49,532 per year and this was calculated from the gross revenue of approximately $90,747 and their operating expenses of approximately $41,215.

As you can see, expences (and requirements) are very high for taxi cab drivers so if a driver worked longer hours, their income would increase drastically. Often hired (or corporate) drivers have a schedule of 8 to 12 hours and often try to do more even though it is tiring on their bodies and risk their safety late at night.

A driver’s bottom line is affected by bus and train strikes. During strikes, drivers tend to get more customers who are unfamilar in getting around without the use of  public transporation or those visitors to New York needing to get to the airports.

Unfortunately, an increases in gas prices, tolls, maintenance and traffic fines (speeding, parking, failure to maintain) can also affect their bottom line.

Do you still want to become a driver? If so, classes are available at LaGuardia Community College so if you are at least 19 (18 for corporate; 19 individual) years of age with a Class A, B, C, E or will upgrade a D driving license and have a relatively clean driving record, is a citizen or legal resident of the United States and dedicate 36 hours per week driving, you can get started in driving a taxi in New York State.

If the LaGuardia Community College isn’t right for you, take a look at the Master Cabbie Taxi Academy which is is the largest Taxi Driver Training Center in the World.

For the current salary information, see PayScale.com and NYC.gov for Medallion Prices.

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You are visiting the State of New York and is visiting Central Park with some friends. You would like to have a cold one in the park but is it allowed?

No! Alcohol is prohibited in Central Park. You will have to find an alternative location to consume your beverage. Such an alternative is Tavern on the Green.

Tavern on the Green (Location may close in 2009) is a restaurant located in Central Park on the Upper West Side of New York City and provides patio seating and has great view of Central Park.

Tavern on the Green
West 67th Street & Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212.873.3200
Fax: 212.580.4265

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Are you mailing something to New York? If you need to mail something (a letter, a card, an invoice, etc.) to a destination in the State of New York, the info below will let you know how long and how much will it cost.

Postage Cost:
First-Class mail letters requires a minimum of one  “First-Class” rate stamp but multiple stamps will do if the value is equal to or more than the “First-Class” rate.

First-Class Mail Weight restriction:
1.0 oz – $0.44 after Mon. May 11, 2009
2.0 oz – $0.61 after Mon. May 11, 2009
3.0 oz – $0.78 after Mon. May 11, 2009
3.5 oz – $0.95 after Mon. May 11, 2009

* Effective when 2 cent rate increase applies.

Dimension Restrictions:
Height 3-1/2 inches 6-1/8 inches
Length 5 inches 11-1/2 inches
Thickness 0.007 inch 1/4 inch

Before mailing it off, please make sure that a return address is on the top left of the envelope or written on the back so it can be returned to you if undelivered or have insufficient postage.

Delivery Time:
Your mail can take anywhere from two (2) to nine (9) days to get to your destination in New York as the United States Postal Service (USPS) does not guarantee delivery of Standard Mail. 

If it will be a letter in a manila envelope or carboard, see the USPS link at http://postcalc.usps.gov/ for rates and delivery times. Note that due to the weather and unexpected events, USPS may deliver your mail late to be sure to send with sufficient time.

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So, you want to visit New York? Well, before we “start spreading the news” here are are a few things you may want to carry. In your excitement to travel here, you may overlook a few things that you may need.

Passport Copies. Coming to New York where you have to use a passport? Well, make sure you make copies (the pages with all the identifying info) and keep the copies safe and separate from the original passport. If you loose the passport, you can go to a consulate to have it replaced and have the copies to show to help speed up the process.

Government ID. Banks, jobs, nightclubs, storage lockers and other places will want to make sure you are who you say you are so have (photo) identification handy. For identification that can only be obtained in your country and in person, get them ahead of time to avoid delays. Have you made a copy of your passport as yet? Now is the time to do so and these as well.

Pacemaker Identification. If you have an implanted pacemaker, it is wise to take along your Pacemaker Identification ID/Card. This will aid in an health emergency along with the screening at the airport.

Your Medication. This will save you from hunting down a local pharmacy to get what you need. A pharmacy might be open 24/7 but may not have your medication in stock. Remember, it is your health. If your medication is liquid, be sure to talk to your airline in advance.

Prohibited Items
Is there any harm in bringing a gift for my friends and relatives? Well, some items are restricted for both carry-on and checked luggage while others are not so before packing up, make sure the read over prohibited items list.

Wrist Watch. One of the most asked questions asked to New Yorkers is “What time is it?” Having a watch will help you keep time especially if you have to take medication, catch public transportation or participate in an event.

A Coat or Jacket. New York has a lot of tall buildings that block out the warm sun. While taking a stroll after October, you may feel the chill from breeze that blows through the city.

Heavy Sweater. It can be very cool here in New York as it gets closer to December, especially at night, so bring a heavy sweater if you don’t like the cold. Most flights, buses and trains have the air cranked up very high so this will help you on your visit.

Boots. Snow is a beautiful thing but it can land you on the bottom in the blink of an eye so during winter, have comfortable “winter shoes” for walking to see the sites and to keep your toes warm and from slipping. Some clubs will not let you in with boots so keep this in mind if you need to go clubbing.

Comfortable Shoes. Instead of being cramped up in a bus or train, wear some comfortable shoes and go exploring. This will let you save on transportation cost.

Batteries. Your electronics runs on batteries. Try to have an extra set with you especially if using the flash on a camera. This will help you save time in hunting down compatible batteries in New York so you do not miss getting the perfect shot. While using you camera, please note that some attractions have camera restrictions which you will need to follow so your camera does not get taken away and in some cases, removal from the attraction without a refund.

Film or Memory Stick. If you have a digital camera and the camera memory is small, have a memory stick on hand. Since memory sticks differ, this will prevent you from buying an incorrect one on your trip or not having one at all if the store is closed. Please note that some attractions have camera restrictions. For non-digital cameras, have film handy.

Cell Phone. If the trains are on strike, derailed, or is having signal problems you can call for a taxi cab or one of the shuttles for New York City to get you to the hotel or back to the airport for your flight. Just make sure you password protect it in case you loose it.

Travel Bags. Why carry your heavy suitcase around? Have a small travel bag to carry around with you. Remember to test the zippers and make sure they are working right. Things get lost due to bad zips. Also, travel bags are small and easy to leave at locker storage facilities should you need to free your hands while walking and exploring. If you plan to do a lot of shopping, have one that has wheels so it can be pulled when heavy.

Space Bags. Why pay extra for additional luggage to your airline? Fold your clothes neatly and place into bags that reduce space then throw them into your suitcase. Doing so will also let you carry around less so you can take the trains and bus easily from the airport. A benefit is the items are also protected in the bags so if your flight has to may a water landing, the contents will be protected.

Locks. Buy a lock for your bags. If you have to leave it at locker storage or on a charter/tour bus (which you shouldn’t do as the bus may leave) for a second or two it will be a little safer from pokers.

Sunglasses. Protect your eyes in the winter from the sunlight reflecting off the snow and take cool pics for your social networking accounts.

Electronic Charger. Fully charge your electronics (MP3 player, cell phones, etc) then safely tuck your cords away to avoid damages. Since the chargers has metal pieces, keep it near to you if it isn’t being checked for the flight.

Prepaid Phone Card. Your cell phone reception or plan may not be as great as you think or the provider claims so have one handy. Often, one has a local plan and higher rates for calls outside their state or country. When in your room. use these instead of running up you hotel bill.

GSM SIM Card. It can be difficult locating a International SIM Card here so take one on your trip. This way you know it is compatible.

Cash. If you plan to move to (NYC) New York City and came for a visit and you find out that your local bank does not have a branch in the State of New York, you can use the cash to open up a bank account. Doing so will help cut ATM fees which can be US$4.00 per transaction. For a food budget, prepare to spend up to US$100.00 per day.

Counterfeit Pen. If you are exchanging currency on the black market (on the street) instead of the banks, this will help to make sure you are getting genuine bills so someone does not put one over on you. Also, if you are making purchases in Chinatown, you can check the validity of your currency.

Pen and Paper. These are available in your hotel room as well but if you are at the airport or train station needing to get to your hotel and forgot your way, it will come in handy to write the info down from a good Samaritan.

Ethernet Cable. Need to reserve your flight back home or browse the Internet on your trip? Well, your lodging may not have Wi-Fi service so having an Ethernet cable handy with your laptop will make sure you can surf the web. Most lodging will have an Ethernet cable in the room but if its damage, it will save you time on waiting for a replacement.

Toothbrush & Toothpaste.
Did you forget to pack your toothbrush or toothpaste? If you have sensative teeth or is accustomed to a certain brand or flavor, it is a good idea to have a travel size handy that meets airline safety requirements. While in New York, you can pick up four pack of toothbrush and toothpaste for US$1.00 each at the Dollar Tree.

Ear Plugs
Are you a light sleeper? If your room is close to the elevator, ice machine or overlook a busy street or parking lot, ear plugs may come in handy. Just make sure you can hear the safety alarms in the room and hall in an emergency.

Eye Covers
Need to sleep on the flight? Eye covers can help if someone next to you has the lights on reading. If your room is near Times Square in New York where it is city ordinance for all business to display illuminated signs, then these will help so you can get a good nights sleep.

A Travel Buddy. If you are very under the age of 18, it is good idea to have a travel buddy. It may be cheaper to travel alone but it is a good idea to travel with a buddy when possible. While on your trip or visit, keep an eye on them and let them do the same for you while you explore the city or go on bus tours.  Also, an older travel buddy will be able to make reservations with a hotel should you not staying with any friends or family in New York.

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How long do you have to wait to receive a new born birth certificate in New York City?

Well, hospitals give you a souvenir birth certificate but its not legally accepted as proof of age or citizenship. After the hospital (unless you did it yourself) process it, the papers will be filed with the New York City Office of Vital Records.

The birth certificates for newborns are automatically mailed approximately four (4) weeks after birth and the New York City Office of Vital Records is unable to provide information on the status of your certificate before then to you.

Please note that the hospital must forward the information for processing so any forwarding delays by the hospital will add to the processing time so follow up to make sure it was done.

By the way, the IRS requires that all children over the age of one have a Social Security number to be claimed as an income tax deduction so don’t forget to apply for a Social Security number as time rolls on. To make things easier, you do not have to apply separately for a Social Security card for your newborn if you apply at the hospital at the time of your child’s birth.

Later, if you need additional birth certificate copies, you can then request it by via the Internet, phone, mail or in person. If you will pick up in person, you need to see the info for first time visitors for further instructions.

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Looking for New York area hotels with shuttles? That is actually a great idea as it can save you at least US$15.00 each way in transportation cost from the airport.

Not only do you save on transportation cost (if the hotel provides the shuttle service is free) but you could also save on time by driving directly to the hotel instead of transferring multiple times on the rails and buses.

Here are hotels that we discovered. If your hotel is not listed below, you may contact them to see if the service has been added or look at other public and private shuttles from John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty Airport.

IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Clarion Hotel LaGuardia Airport
9400 Ditmars Boulevard
East Elmhurst, NY 11369

The Clarion is the closest hotel to La Guardia Airport and offers free 24/7 LaGuardia Airport Shuttle service saving you the expense of hiring a taxi.

Comfort Suites Downtown Buffalo
601 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

The Comfort Suites Downtown Buffalo provides a shuttle withn a five (5) mile radius along with a free breakfast.

Howard Johnson Hotels and Inns
Howard Johnson Hotels and Inns has numerous locations in New York and New Jersey and guests enjoys their Shuttle Service to and from the Airport that is available from 5am -11pm.

Other NY Hotels:
* Chelsea International Hostel
* Courtyard by Marriott LaGuardia Airport
* Crowne Plaza LaGuardia Airport Hotel
* Fairfield Inn NY LaGuardia Airport/Astoria
* Fairfield Inn NY LaGuardia Airport/Flushing
* Holiday Inn Midtown 57th Street Hotel
* Hotel Thirty Thirty
* Hotel Plaza Athenee
* LaGuardia Airport Hotel
* Marriott LaGuardia Airport
* Salisbury Hotel
* Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel

IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Hilton Newark Penn Station
1 Gateway Center
Newark, NJ 07102

The Hilton Newark Penn Station provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service from the airport. To get the shuttle, you should take the elevated AirTrain to Station P4 to await the shuttle.

Holiday Inn North Newark International Airport
160 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114

The Holiday Inn North Newark International Airport hotel provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service from the airport. To get the shuttle, you should take the elevated AirTrain to Station P4 to await the shuttle. If you do not wish to wait for the shuttle, taxis, which cost US$16 to US$25, (prices are subject to change) are available at the airport.

Ramada Newark International Airport
160 Frontage Road
Newark, NJ 07114

The Ramada Newark International Airport has a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle from P4. To get the shuttle, you should take the elevated AirTrain to Station P4 and await the shuttle.

Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
1000 Spring Street
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201

The Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel provides complimentary 24-hour shuttle service from Newark Liberty Airport. To get the shuttle, you should take the elevated AirTrain to Station P4 to await the shuttle. Currently, shuttles run every 20 minutes during the day and evening, and every 30 minutes after 11 PM but their schedules are subject to change.

Robert Treat Hotel
50 Park Place
Newark, NJ 07102

The Robert Treat Hotel provides shuttles that run to the Newark-Penn station and also run to the Newark Liberty International Airport. LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy airports are also nearby the hotel but guest should ask in advance regarding service at those airports.

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10308 STATEN ISLAND
10309 STATEN ISLAND
10310 STATEN ISLAND
10311 STATEN ISLAND
10312 STATEN ISLAND
10313 STATEN ISLAND
10314 STATEN ISLAND
10451 BRONX
10452 BRONX
10453 BRONX
10454 BRONX
10455 BRONX
10456 BRONX
10457 BRONX
10458 BRONX
10459 BRONX
10460 BRONX
10461 BRONX
10462 BRONX
10463 BRONX
10464 BRONX
10465 BRONX
10466 BRONX
10467 BRONX
10468 BRONX
10469 BRONX
10470 BRONX
10471 BRONX
10472 BRONX
10473 BRONX
10474 BRONX
10475 BRONX
10499 BRONX
10501 AMAWALK
10502 ARDSLEY
10503 ARDSLEY ON HUDSON
10504 ARMONK
10505 BALDWIN PLACE
10506 BEDFORD
10507 BEDFORD HILLS
10509 BREWSTER
10510 BRIARCLIFF MANOR
10511 BUCHANAN
10512 CARMEL
10514 CHAPPAQUA
10516 COLD SPRING
10517 CROMPOND
10518 CROSS RIVER
10519 CROTON FALLS
10520 CROTON ON HUDSON
10521 CROTON ON HUDSON
10522 DOBBS FERRY
10523 ELMSFORD
10524 GARRISON
10526 GOLDENS BRIDGE
10527 GRANITE SPRINGS
10528 HARRISON
10530 HARTSDALE
10532 HAWTHORNE
10533 IRVINGTON
10535 JEFFERSON VALLEY
10536 KATONAH
10537 LAKE PEEKSKILL
10538 LARCHMONT
10540 LINCOLNDALE
10541 MAHOPAC
10542 MAHOPAC FALLS
10543 MAMARONECK
10545 MARYKNOLL
10546 MILLWOOD
10547 MOHEGAN LAKE
10548 MONTROSE
10549 MOUNT KISCO
10550 MOUNT VERNON
10551 MOUNT VERNON
10552 MOUNT VERNON
10553 MOUNT VERNON
10557 MOUNT VERNON
10558 MOUNT VERNON
10560 NORTH SALEM
10562 OSSINING
10566 PEEKSKILL
10567 CORTLANDT MANOR
10570 PLEASANTVILLE
10571 PLEASANTVILLE
10572 PLEASANTVILLE
10573 PORT CHESTER
10576 POUND RIDGE
10577 PURCHASE
10578 PURDYS
10579 PUTNAM VALLEY
10580 RYE
10583 SCARSDALE
10587 SHENOROCK
10588 SHRUB OAK
10589 SOMERS
10590 SOUTH SALEM
10591 TARRYTOWN
10594 THORNWOOD
10595 VALHALLA
10596 VERPLANCK
10597 WACCABUC
10598 YORKTOWN HEIGHTS
10601 WHITE PLAINS
10602 WHITE PLAINS
10603 WHITE PLAINS
10604 WEST HARRISON
10605 WHITE PLAINS
10606 WHITE PLAINS
10607 WHITE PLAINS
10610 WHITE PLAINS
10701 YONKERS
10702 YONKERS
10703 YONKERS
10704 YONKERS
10705 YONKERS
10706 HASTINGS ON HUDSON
10707 TUCKAHOE
10708 BRONXVILLE
10709 EASTCHESTER
10710 YONKERS
10801 NEW ROCHELLE
10802 NEW ROCHELLE
10803 PELHAM
10804 NEW ROCHELLE
10805 NEW ROCHELLE
10901 SUFFERN
10910 ARDEN
10911 BEAR MOUNTAIN
10912 BELLVALE
10913 BLAUVELT
10914 BLOOMING GROVE
10915 BULLVILLE
10916 CAMPBELL HALL
10917 CENTRAL VALLEY
10918 CHESTER
10919 CIRCLEVILLE
10920 CONGERS
10921 FLORIDA
10922 FORT MONTGOMERY
10923 GARNERVILLE
10924 GOSHEN
10925 GREENWOOD LAKE
10926 HARRIMAN
10927 HAVERSTRAW
10928 HIGHLAND FALLS
10930 HIGHLAND MILLS
10931 HILLBURN
10932 HOWELLS
10933 JOHNSON
10940 MIDDLETOWN
10941 MIDDLETOWN
10943 MIDDLETOWN
10949 MONROE
10950 MONROE
10952 MONSEY
10953 MOUNTAINVILLE
10954 NANUET
10956 NEW CITY
10958 NEW HAMPTON
10959 NEW MILFORD
10960 NYACK
10962 ORANGEBURG
10963 OTISVILLE
10964 PALISADES
10965 PEARL RIVER
10968 PIERMONT
10969 PINE ISLAND
10970 POMONA
10973 SLATE HILL
10974 SLOATSBURG
10975 SOUTHFIELDS
10976 SPARKILL
10977 SPRING VALLEY
10979 STERLING FOREST
10980 STONY POINT
10981 SUGAR LOAF
10982 TALLMAN
10983 TAPPAN
10984 THIELLS
10985 THOMPSON RIDGE
10986 TOMKINS COVE
10987 TUXEDO PARK
10988 UNIONVILLE
10989 VALLEY COTTAGE
10990 WARWICK
10992 WASHINGTONVILLE
10993 WEST HAVERSTRAW
10994 WEST NYACK
10996 WEST POINT
10997 WEST POINT
10998 WESTTOWN
11001 FLORAL PARK
11002 FLORAL PARK
11003 ELMONT
11004 GLEN OAKS
11005 FLORAL PARK
11010 FRANKLIN SQUARE
11020 GREAT NECK
11021 GREAT NECK
11022 GREAT NECK
11023 GREAT NECK
11024 GREAT NECK
11025 GREAT NECK
11026 GREAT NECK
11027 GREAT NECK
11030 MANHASSET
11040 NEW HYDE PARK
11041 NEW HYDE PARK
11042 NEW HYDE PARK
11043 NEW HYDE PARK
11044 NEW HYDE PARK
11050 PORT WASHINGTON
11051 PORT WASHINGTON
11052 PORT WASHINGTON
11053 PORT WASHINGTON
11054 PORT WASHINGTON
11055 PORT WASHINGTON
11096 INWOOD
11099 NEW HYDE PARK
11101 LONG ISLAND CITY
11102 ASTORIA
11103 ASTORIA
11104 SUNNYSIDE
11105 ASTORIA
11106 ASTORIA
11109 LONG ISLAND CITY
11120 LONG ISLAND CITY
11201 BROOKLYN
11202 BROOKLYN
11203 BROOKLYN
11204 BROOKLYN
11205 BROOKLYN
11206 BROOKLYN
11207 BROOKLYN
11208 BROOKLYN
11209 BROOKLYN
11210 BROOKLYN
11211 BROOKLYN
11212 BROOKLYN
11213 BROOKLYN
11214 BROOKLYN
11215 BROOKLYN
11216 BROOKLYN
11217 BROOKLYN
11218 BROOKLYN
11219 BROOKLYN
11220 BROOKLYN
11221 BROOKLYN
11222 BROOKLYN
11223 BROOKLYN
11224 BROOKLYN
11225 BROOKLYN
11226 BROOKLYN
11228 BROOKLYN
11229 BROOKLYN
11230 BROOKLYN
11231 BROOKLYN
11232 BROOKLYN
11233 BROOKLYN
11234 BROOKLYN
11235 BROOKLYN
11236 BROOKLYN
11237 BROOKLYN
11238 BROOKLYN
11239 BROOKLYN
11240 BROOKLYN
11241 BROOKLYN
11242 BROOKLYN
11243 BROOKLYN
11244 BROOKLYN
11245 BROOKLYN
11247 BROOKLYN
11248 BROOKLYN
11249 BROOKLYN
11251 BROOKLYN
11252 BROOKLYN
11254 BROOKLYN
11255 BROOKLYN
11256 BROOKLYN
11351 FLUSHING
11352 FLUSHING
11354 FLUSHING
11355 FLUSHING
11356 COLLEGE POINT
11357 WHITESTONE
11358 FLUSHING
11359 BAYSIDE
11360 BAYSIDE
11361 BAYSIDE
11362 LITTLE NECK
11363 LITTLE NECK
11364 OAKLAND GARDENS
11365 FRESH MEADOWS
11366 FRESH MEADOWS
11367 FLUSHING
11368 CORONA
11369 EAST ELMHURST
11370 EAST ELMHURST
11371 FLUSHING
11372 JACKSON HEIGHTS
11373 ELMHURST
11374 REGO PARK
11375 FOREST HILLS
11377 WOODSIDE
11378 MASPETH
11379 MIDDLE VILLAGE
11380 ELMHURST
11381 FLUSHING
11385 RIDGEWOOD
11386 RIDGEWOOD
11390 FLUSHING
11405 JAMAICA
11411 CAMBRIA HEIGHTS
11412 SAINT ALBANS
11413 SPRINGFIELD GARDENS
11414 HOWARD BEACH
11415 KEW GARDENS
11416 OZONE PARK
11417 OZONE PARK
11418 RICHMOND HILL
11419 SOUTH RICHMOND HILL
11420 SOUTH OZONE PARK
11421 WOODHAVEN
11422 ROSEDALE
11423 HOLLIS
11424 JAMAICA
11425 JAMAICA
11426 BELLEROSE
11427 QUEENS VILLAGE
11428 QUEENS VILLAGE
11429 QUEENS VILLAGE
11430 JAMAICA
11431 JAMAICA
11432 JAMAICA
11433 JAMAICA
11434 JAMAICA
11435 JAMAICA
11436 JAMAICA
11439 JAMAICA
11451 JAMAICA
11499 JAMAICA
11501 MINEOLA
11507 ALBERTSON
11509 ATLANTIC BEACH
11510 BALDWIN
11514 CARLE PLACE
11516 CEDARHURST
11518 EAST ROCKAWAY
11520 FREEPORT
11530 GARDEN CITY
11531 GARDEN CITY
11535 GARDEN CITY
11536 GARDEN CITY
11542 GLEN COVE
11545 GLEN HEAD
11547 GLENWOOD LANDING
11548 GREENVALE
11549 HEMPSTEAD
11550 HEMPSTEAD
11551 HEMPSTEAD
11552 WEST HEMPSTEAD
11553 UNIONDALE
11554 EAST MEADOW
11555 UNIONDALE
11556 UNIONDALE
11557 HEWLETT
11558 ISLAND PARK
11559 LAWRENCE
11560 LOCUST VALLEY
11561 LONG BEACH
11563 LYNBROOK
11565 MALVERNE
11566 MERRICK
11568 OLD WESTBURY
11569 POINT LOOKOUT
11570 ROCKVILLE CENTRE
11571 ROCKVILLE CENTRE
11572 OCEANSIDE
11575 ROOSEVELT
11576 ROSLYN
11577 ROSLYN HEIGHTS
11579 SEA CLIFF
11580 VALLEY STREAM
11581 VALLEY STREAM
11582 VALLEY STREAM
11590 WESTBURY
11592 ROCKVILLE CENTRE
11594 WESTBURY
11595 WESTBURY
11596 WILLISTON PARK
11597 WESTBURY
11598 WOODMERE
11599 GARDEN CITY
11690 FAR ROCKAWAY
11691 FAR ROCKAWAY
11692 ARVERNE
11693 FAR ROCKAWAY
11694 ROCKAWAY PARK
11695 FAR ROCKAWAY
11697 BREEZY POINT
11701 AMITYVILLE
11702 BABYLON
11703 NORTH BABYLON
11704 WEST BABYLON
11705 BAYPORT
11706 BAY SHORE
11707 WEST BABYLON
11708 AMITYVILLE
11709 BAYVILLE
11710 BELLMORE
11713 BELLPORT
11714 BETHPAGE
11715 BLUE POINT
11716 BOHEMIA
11717 BRENTWOOD
11718 BRIGHTWATERS
11719 BROOKHAVEN
11720 CENTEREACH
11721 CENTERPORT
11722 CENTRAL ISLIP
11724 COLD SPRING HARBOR
11725 COMMACK
11726 COPIAGUE
11727 CORAM
11729 DEER PARK
11730 EAST ISLIP
11731 EAST NORTHPORT
11732 EAST NORWICH
11733 EAST SETAUKET
11735 FARMINGDALE
11736 FARMINGDALE
11737 FARMINGDALE
11738 FARMINGVILLE
11739 GREAT RIVER
11740 GREENLAWN
11741 HOLBROOK
11742 HOLTSVILLE
11743 HUNTINGTON
11746 HUNTINGTON STATION
11747 MELVILLE
11749 ISLANDIA
11750 HUNTINGTON STATION
11751 ISLIP
11752 ISLIP TERRACE
11753 JERICHO
11754 KINGS PARK
11755 LAKE GROVE
11756 LEVITTOWN
11757 LINDENHURST
11758 MASSAPEQUA
11760 ISLANDIA
11762 MASSAPEQUA PARK
11763 MEDFORD
11764 MILLER PLACE
11765 MILL NECK
11766 MOUNT SINAI
11767 NESCONSET
11768 NORTHPORT
11769 OAKDALE
11770 OCEAN BEACH
11771 OYSTER BAY
11772 PATCHOGUE
11773 SYOSSET
11774 FARMINGDALE
11775 MELVILLE
11776 PORT JEFFERSON STATION
11777 PORT JEFFERSON
11778 ROCKY POINT
11779 RONKONKOMA
11780 SAINT JAMES
11782 SAYVILLE
11783 SEAFORD
11784 SELDEN
11786 SHOREHAM
11787 SMITHTOWN
11788 HAUPPAUGE
11789 SOUND BEACH
11790 STONY BROOK
11791 SYOSSET
11792 WADING RIVER
11793 WANTAGH
11794 STONY BROOK
11795 WEST ISLIP
11796 WEST SAYVILLE
11797 WOODBURY
11798 WYANDANCH
11801 HICKSVILLE
11802 HICKSVILLE
11803 PLAINVIEW
11804 OLD BETHPAGE
11815 HICKSVILLE
11819 HICKSVILLE
11853 JERICHO
11854 HICKSVILLE
11855 HICKSVILLE
11901 RIVERHEAD
11930 AMAGANSETT
11931 AQUEBOGUE
11932 BRIDGEHAMPTON
11933 CALVERTON
11934 CENTER MORICHES
11935 CUTCHOGUE
11937 EAST HAMPTON
11939 EAST MARION
11940 EAST MORICHES
11941 EASTPORT
11942 EAST QUOGUE
11944 GREENPORT
11946 HAMPTON BAYS
11947 JAMESPORT
11948 LAUREL
11949 MANORVILLE
11950 MASTIC
11951 MASTIC BEACH
11952 MATTITUCK
11953 MIDDLE ISLAND
11954 MONTAUK
11955 MORICHES
11956 NEW SUFFOLK
11957 ORIENT
11958 PECONIC
11959 QUOGUE
11960 REMSENBURG
11961 RIDGE
11962 SAGAPONACK
11963 SAG HARBOR
11964 SHELTER ISLAND
11965 SHELTER ISLAND HEIGHTS
11967 SHIRLEY
11968 SOUTHAMPTON
11969 SOUTHAMPTON
11970 SOUTH JAMESPORT
11971 SOUTHOLD
11972 SPEONK
11973 UPTON
11975 WAINSCOTT
11976 WATER MILL
11977 WESTHAMPTON
11978 WESTHAMPTON BEACH
11980 YAPHANK
12007 ALCOVE
12008 ALPLAUS
12009 ALTAMONT
12010 AMSTERDAM
12015 ATHENS
12016 AURIESVILLE
12017 AUSTERLITZ
12018 AVERILL PARK
12019 BALLSTON LAKE
12020 BALLSTON SPA
12022 BERLIN
12023 BERNE
12024 BRAINARD
12025 BROADALBIN
12027 BURNT HILLS
12028 BUSKIRK
12029 CANAAN
12031 CARLISLE
12032 CAROGA LAKE
12033 CASTLETON ON HUDSON
12035 CENTRAL BRIDGE
12036 CHARLOTTEVILLE
12037 CHATHAM
12040 CHERRY PLAIN
12041 CLARKSVILLE
12042 CLIMAX
12043 COBLESKILL
12045 COEYMANS
12046 COEYMANS HOLLOW
12047 COHOES
12050 COLUMBIAVILLE
12051 COXSACKIE
12052 CROPSEYVILLE
12053 DELANSON
12054 DELMAR
12055 DORMANSVILLE
12056 DUANESBURG
12057 EAGLE BRIDGE
12058 EARLTON
12059 EAST BERNE
12060 EAST CHATHAM
12061 EAST GREENBUSH
12062 EAST NASSAU
12063 EAST SCHODACK
12064 EAST WORCESTER
12065 CLIFTON PARK
12066 ESPERANCE
12067 FEURA BUSH
12068 FONDA
12069 FORT HUNTER
12070 FORT JOHNSON
12071 FULTONHAM
12072 FULTONVILLE
12073 GALLUPVILLE
12074 GALWAY
12075 GHENT
12076 GILBOA
12077 GLENMONT
12078 GLOVERSVILLE
12082 GRAFTON
12083 GREENVILLE
12084 GUILDERLAND
12085 GUILDERLAND CENTER
12086 HAGAMAN
12087 HANNACROIX
12089 HOOSICK
12090 HOOSICK FALLS
12092 HOWES CAVE
12093 JEFFERSON
12094 JOHNSONVILLE
12095 JOHNSTOWN
12106 KINDERHOOK
12107 KNOX
12108 LAKE PLEASANT
12110 LATHAM
12115 MALDEN BRIDGE
12116 MARYLAND
12117 MAYFIELD
12118 MECHANICVILLE
12120 MEDUSA
12121 MELROSE
12122 MIDDLEBURGH
12123 NASSAU
12124 NEW BALTIMORE
12125 NEW LEBANON
12128 NEWTONVILLE
12130 NIVERVILLE
12131 NORTH BLENHEIM
12132 NORTH CHATHAM
12133 NORTH HOOSICK
12134 NORTHVILLE
12136 OLD CHATHAM
12137 PATTERSONVILLE
12138 PETERSBURG
12139 PISECO
12140 POESTENKILL
12141 QUAKER STREET
12143 RAVENA
12144 RENSSELAER
12147 RENSSELAERVILLE
12148 REXFORD
12149 RICHMONDVILLE
12150 ROTTERDAM JUNCTION
12151 ROUND LAKE
12153 SAND LAKE
12154 SCHAGHTICOKE
12155 SCHENEVUS
12156 SCHODACK LANDING
12157 SCHOHARIE
12158 SELKIRK
12159 SLINGERLANDS
12160 SLOANSVILLE
12161 SOUTH BETHLEHEM
12164 SPECULATOR
12165 SPENCERTOWN
12166 SPRAKERS
12167 STAMFORD
12168 STEPHENTOWN
12169 STEPHENTOWN
12170 STILLWATER
12172 STOTTVILLE
12173 STUYVESANT
12174 STUYVESANT FALLS
12175 SUMMIT
12176 SURPRISE
12177 TRIBES HILL
12180 TROY
12181 TROY
12182 TROY
12183 TROY
12184 VALATIE
12185 VALLEY FALLS
12186 VOORHEESVILLE
12187 WARNERVILLE
12188 WATERFORD
12189 WATERVLIET
12190 WELLS
12192 WEST COXSACKIE
12193 WESTERLO
12194 WEST FULTON
12195 WEST LEBANON
12196 WEST SAND LAKE
12197 WORCESTER
12198 WYNANTSKILL
12201 ALBANY
12202 ALBANY
12203 ALBANY
12204 ALBANY
12205 ALBANY
12206 ALBANY
12207 ALBANY
12208 ALBANY
12209 ALBANY
12210 ALBANY
12211 ALBANY
12212 ALBANY
12214 ALBANY
12220 ALBANY
12222 ALBANY
12223 ALBANY
12224 ALBANY
12225 ALBANY
12226 ALBANY
12227 ALBANY
12228 ALBANY
12229 ALBANY
12230 ALBANY
12231 ALBANY
12232 ALBANY
12233 ALBANY
12234 ALBANY
12235 ALBANY
12236 ALBANY
12237 ALBANY
12238 ALBANY
12239 ALBANY
12240 ALBANY
12241 ALBANY
12242 ALBANY
12243 ALBANY
12244 ALBANY
12245 ALBANY
12246 ALBANY
12247 ALBANY
12248 ALBANY
12249 ALBANY
12250 ALBANY
12252 ALBANY
12255 ALBANY
12256 ALBANY
12257 ALBANY
12260 ALBANY
12261 ALBANY
12288 ALBANY
12301 SCHENECTADY
12302 SCHENECTADY
12303 SCHENECTADY
12304 SCHENECTADY
12305 SCHENECTADY
12306 SCHENECTADY
12307 SCHENECTADY
12308 SCHENECTADY
12309 SCHENECTADY
12325 SCHENECTADY
12345 SCHENECTADY
12401 KINGSTON
12402 KINGSTON
12404 ACCORD
12405 ACRA
12406 ARKVILLE
12407 ASHLAND
12409 BEARSVILLE
12410 BIG INDIAN
12411 BLOOMINGTON
12412 BOICEVILLE
12413 CAIRO
12414 CATSKILL
12416 CHICHESTER
12417 CONNELLY
12418 CORNWALLVILLE
12419 COTTEKILL
12420 CRAGSMOOR
12421 DENVER
12422 DURHAM
12423 EAST DURHAM
12424 EAST JEWETT
12427 ELKA PARK
12428 ELLENVILLE
12429 ESOPUS
12430 FLEISCHMANNS
12431 FREEHOLD
12432 GLASCO
12433 GLENFORD
12434 GRAND GORGE
12435 GREENFIELD PARK
12436 HAINES FALLS
12438 HALCOTTSVILLE
12439 HENSONVILLE
12440 HIGH FALLS
12441 HIGHMOUNT
12442 HUNTER
12443 HURLEY
12444 JEWETT
12446 KERHONKSON
12448 LAKE HILL
12449 LAKE KATRINE
12450 LANESVILLE
12451 LEEDS
12452 LEXINGTON
12453 MALDEN ON HUDSON
12454 MAPLECREST
12455 MARGARETVILLE
12456 MOUNT MARION
12457 MOUNT TREMPER
12458 NAPANOCH
12459 NEW KINGSTON
12460 OAK HILL
12461 OLIVEBRIDGE
12463 PALENVILLE
12464 PHOENICIA
12465 PINE HILL
12466 PORT EWEN
12468 PRATTSVILLE
12469 PRESTON HOLLOW
12470 PURLING
12471 RIFTON
12472 ROSENDALE
12473 ROUND TOP
12474 ROXBURY
12475 RUBY
12477 SAUGERTIES
12480 SHANDAKEN
12481 SHOKAN
12482 SOUTH CAIRO
12483 SPRING GLEN
12484 STONE RIDGE
12485 TANNERSVILLE
12486 TILLSON
12487 ULSTER PARK
12489 WAWARSING
12490 WEST CAMP
12491 WEST HURLEY
12492 WEST KILL
12493 WEST PARK
12494 WEST SHOKAN
12495 WILLOW
12496 WINDHAM
12498 WOODSTOCK
12501 AMENIA
12502 ANCRAM
12503 ANCRAMDALE
12504 ANNANDALE ON HUDSON
12506 BANGALL
12507 BARRYTOWN
12508 BEACON
12510 BILLINGS
12511 CASTLE POINT
12512 CHELSEA
12513 CLAVERACK
12514 CLINTON CORNERS
12515 CLINTONDALE
12516 COPAKE
12517 COPAKE FALLS
12518 CORNWALL
12520 CORNWALL ON HUDSON
12521 CRARYVILLE
12522 DOVER PLAINS
12523 ELIZAVILLE
12524 FISHKILL
12525 GARDINER
12526 GERMANTOWN
12527 GLENHAM
12528 HIGHLAND
12529 HILLSDALE
12530 HOLLOWVILLE
12531 HOLMES
12533 HOPEWELL JUNCTION
12534 HUDSON
12537 HUGHSONVILLE
12538 HYDE PARK
12540 LAGRANGEVILLE
12541 LIVINGSTON
12542 MARLBORO
12543 MAYBROOK
12544 MELLENVILLE
12545 MILLBROOK
12546 MILLERTON
12547 MILTON
12548 MODENA
12549 MONTGOMERY
12550 NEWBURGH
12551 NEWBURGH
12552 NEWBURGH
12553 NEW WINDSOR
12555 NEWBURGH
12561 NEW PALTZ
12563 PATTERSON
12564 PAWLING
12565 PHILMONT
12566 PINE BUSH
12567 PINE PLAINS
12568 PLATTEKILL
12569 PLEASANT VALLEY
12570 POUGHQUAG
12571 RED HOOK
12572 RHINEBECK
12574 RHINECLIFF
12575 ROCK TAVERN
12577 SALISBURY MILLS
12578 SALT POINT
12580 STAATSBURG
12581 STANFORDVILLE
12582 STORMVILLE
12583 TIVOLI
12584 VAILS GATE
12585 VERBANK
12586 WALDEN
12588 WALKER VALLEY
12589 WALLKILL
12590 WAPPINGERS FALLS
12592 WASSAIC
12593 WEST COPAKE
12594 WINGDALE
12601 POUGHKEEPSIE
12602 POUGHKEEPSIE
12603 POUGHKEEPSIE
12604 POUGHKEEPSIE
12701 MONTICELLO
12719 BARRYVILLE
12720 BETHEL
12721 BLOOMINGBURG
12722 BURLINGHAM
12723 CALLICOON
12724 CALLICOON CENTER
12725 CLARYVILLE
12726 COCHECTON
12727 COCHECTON CENTER
12729 CUDDEBACKVILLE
12732 ELDRED
12733 FALLSBURG
12734 FERNDALE
12736 FREMONT CENTER
12737 GLEN SPEY
12738 GLEN WILD
12740 GRAHAMSVILLE
12741 HANKINS
12742 HARRIS
12743 HIGHLAND LAKE
12745 HORTONVILLE
12746 HUGUENOT
12747 HURLEYVILLE
12748 JEFFERSONVILLE
12749 KAUNEONGA LAKE
12750 KENOZA LAKE
12751 KIAMESHA LAKE
12752 LAKE HUNTINGTON
12754 LIBERTY
12758 LIVINGSTON MANOR
12759 LOCH SHELDRAKE
12760 LONG EDDY
12762 MONGAUP VALLEY
12763 MOUNTAIN DALE
12764 NARROWSBURG
12765 NEVERSINK
12766 NORTH BRANCH
12767 OBERNBURG
12768 PARKSVILLE
12769 PHILLIPSPORT
12770 POND EDDY
12771 PORT JERVIS
12775 ROCK HILL
12776 ROSCOE
12777 FORESTBURGH
12778 SMALLWOOD
12779 SOUTH FALLSBURG
12780 SPARROW BUSH
12781 SUMMITVILLE
12783 SWAN LAKE
12784 THOMPSONVILLE
12785 WESTBROOKVILLE
12786 WHITE LAKE
12787 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
12788 WOODBOURNE
12789 WOODRIDGE
12790 WURTSBORO
12791 YOUNGSVILLE
12792 YULAN
12801 GLENS FALLS
12803 SOUTH GLENS FALLS
12804 QUEENSBURY
12808 ADIRONDACK
12809 ARGYLE
12810 ATHOL
12811 BAKERS MILLS
12812 BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
12814 BOLTON LANDING
12815 BRANT LAKE
12816 CAMBRIDGE
12817 CHESTERTOWN
12819 CLEMONS
12820 CLEVERDALE
12821 COMSTOCK
12822 CORINTH
12823 COSSAYUNA
12824 DIAMOND POINT
12827 FORT ANN
12828 FORT EDWARD
12831 GANSEVOORT
12832 GRANVILLE
12833 GREENFIELD CENTER
12834 GREENWICH
12835 HADLEY
12836 HAGUE
12837 HAMPTON
12838 HARTFORD
12839 HUDSON FALLS
12841 HULETTS LANDING
12842 INDIAN LAKE
12843 JOHNSBURG
12844 KATTSKILL BAY
12845 LAKE GEORGE
12846 LAKE LUZERNE
12847 LONG LAKE
12848 MIDDLE FALLS
12849 MIDDLE GRANVILLE
12850 MIDDLE GROVE
12851 MINERVA
12852 NEWCOMB
12853 NORTH CREEK
12854 NORTH GRANVILLE
12855 NORTH HUDSON
12856 NORTH RIVER
12857 OLMSTEDVILLE
12858 PARADOX
12859 PORTER CORNERS
12860 POTTERSVILLE
12861 PUTNAM STATION
12862 RIPARIUS
12863 ROCK CITY FALLS
12864 SABAEL
12865 SALEM
12866 SARATOGA SPRINGS
12870 SCHROON LAKE
12871 SCHUYLERVILLE
12872 SEVERANCE
12873 SHUSHAN
12874 SILVER BAY
12878 STONY CREEK
12879 NEWCOMB
12883 TICONDEROGA
12884 VICTORY MILLS
12885 WARRENSBURG
12886 WEVERTOWN
12887 WHITEHALL
12901 PLATTSBURGH
12903 PLATTSBURGH
12910 ALTONA
12911 KEESEVILLE
12912 AU SABLE FORKS
12913 BLOOMINGDALE
12914 BOMBAY
12915 BRAINARDSVILLE
12916 BRUSHTON
12917 BURKE
12918 CADYVILLE
12919 CHAMPLAIN
12920 CHATEAUGAY
12921 CHAZY
12922 CHILDWOLD
12923 CHURUBUSCO
12924 KEESEVILLE
12926 CONSTABLE
12927 CRANBERRY LAKE
12928 CROWN POINT
12929 DANNEMORA
12930 DICKINSON CENTER
12932 ELIZABETHTOWN
12933 ELLENBURG
12934 ELLENBURG CENTER
12935 ELLENBURG DEPOT
12936 ESSEX
12937 FORT COVINGTON
12939 GABRIELS
12941 JAY
12942 KEENE
12943 KEENE VALLEY
12944 KEESEVILLE
12945 LAKE CLEAR
12946 LAKE PLACID
12949 LAWRENCEVILLE
12950 LEWIS
12952 LYON MOUNTAIN
12953 MALONE
12955 LYON MOUNTAIN
12956 MINEVILLE
12957 MOIRA
12958 MOOERS
12959 MOOERS FORKS
12960 MORIAH
12961 MORIAH CENTER
12962 MORRISONVILLE
12964 NEW RUSSIA
12965 NICHOLVILLE
12966 NORTH BANGOR
12967 NORTH LAWRENCE
12969 OWLS HEAD
12970 PAUL SMITHS
12972 PERU
12973 PIERCEFIELD
12974 PORT HENRY
12975 PORT KENT
12976 RAINBOW LAKE
12977 RAY BROOK
12978 REDFORD
12979 ROUSES POINT
12980 SAINT REGIS FALLS
12981 SARANAC
12983 SARANAC LAKE
12985 SCHUYLER FALLS
12986 TUPPER LAKE
12987 UPPER JAY
12989 VERMONTVILLE
12992 WEST CHAZY
12993 WESTPORT
12995 WHIPPLEVILLE
12996 WILLSBORO
12997 WILMINGTON
12998 WITHERBEE
13020 APULIA STATION
13021 AUBURN
13022 AUBURN
13024 AUBURN
13026 AURORA
13027 BALDWINSVILLE
13028 BERNHARDS BAY
13029 BREWERTON
13030 BRIDGEPORT
13031 CAMILLUS
13032 CANASTOTA
13033 CATO
13034 CAYUGA
13035 CAZENOVIA
13036 CENTRAL SQUARE
13037 CHITTENANGO
13039 CICERO
13040 CINCINNATUS
13041 CLAY
13042 CLEVELAND
13043 CLOCKVILLE
13044 CONSTANTIA
13045 CORTLAND
13051 DELPHI FALLS
13052 DE RUYTER
13053 DRYDEN
13054 DURHAMVILLE
13056 EAST HOMER
13057 EAST SYRACUSE
13060 ELBRIDGE
13061 ERIEVILLE
13062 ETNA
13063 FABIUS
13064 FAIR HAVEN
13065 FAYETTE
13066 FAYETTEVILLE
13068 FREEVILLE
13069 FULTON
13071 GENOA
13072 GEORGETOWN
13073 GROTON
13074 HANNIBAL
13076 HASTINGS
13077 HOMER
13078 JAMESVILLE
13080 JORDAN
13081 KING FERRY
13082 KIRKVILLE
13083 LACONA
13084 LA FAYETTE
13087 LITTLE YORK
13088 LIVERPOOL
13089 LIVERPOOL
13090 LIVERPOOL
13092 LOCKE
13093 LYCOMING
13101 MC GRAW
13102 MC LEAN
13103 MALLORY
13104 MANLIUS
13107 MAPLE VIEW
13108 MARCELLUS
13110 MARIETTA
13111 MARTVILLE
13112 MEMPHIS
13113 MERIDIAN
13114 MEXICO
13115 MINETTO
13116 MINOA
13117 MONTEZUMA
13118 MORAVIA
13119 MOTTVILLE
13120 NEDROW
13121 NEW HAVEN
13122 NEW WOODSTOCK
13123 NORTH BAY
13124 NORTH PITCHER
13126 OSWEGO
13131 PARISH
13132 PENNELLVILLE
13134 PETERBORO
13135 PHOENIX
13136 PITCHER
13137 PLAINVILLE
13138 POMPEY
13139 POPLAR RIDGE
13140 PORT BYRON
13141 PREBLE
13142 PULASKI
13143 RED CREEK
13144 RICHLAND
13145 SANDY CREEK
13146 SAVANNAH
13147 SCIPIO CENTER
13148 SENECA FALLS
13152 SKANEATELES
13153 SKANEATELES FALLS
13154 SOUTH BUTLER
13155 SOUTH OTSELIC
13156 STERLING
13157 SYLVAN BEACH
13158 TRUXTON
13159 TULLY
13160 UNION SPRINGS
13162 VERONA BEACH
13163 WAMPSVILLE
13164 WARNERS
13165 WATERLOO
13166 WEEDSPORT
13167 WEST MONROE
13201 SYRACUSE
13202 SYRACUSE
13203 SYRACUSE
13204 SYRACUSE
13205 SYRACUSE
13206 SYRACUSE
13207 SYRACUSE
13208 SYRACUSE
13209 SYRACUSE
13210 SYRACUSE
13211 SYRACUSE
13212 SYRACUSE
13214 SYRACUSE
13215 SYRACUSE
13217 SYRACUSE
13218 SYRACUSE
13219 SYRACUSE
13220 SYRACUSE
13221 SYRACUSE
13224 SYRACUSE
13225 SYRACUSE
13235 SYRACUSE
13244 SYRACUSE
13250 SYRACUSE
13251 SYRACUSE
13252 SYRACUSE
13261 SYRACUSE
13290 SYRACUSE
13301 ALDER CREEK
13302 ALTMAR
13303 AVA
13304 BARNEVELD
13305 BEAVER FALLS
13308 BLOSSVALE
13309 BOONVILLE
13310 BOUCKVILLE
13312 BRANTINGHAM
13313 BRIDGEWATER
13314 BROOKFIELD
13315 BURLINGTON FLATS
13316 CAMDEN
13317 CANAJOHARIE
13318 CASSVILLE
13319 CHADWICKS
13320 CHERRY VALLEY
13321 CLARK MILLS
13322 CLAYVILLE
13323 CLINTON
13324 COLD BROOK
13325 CONSTABLEVILLE
13326 COOPERSTOWN
13327 CROGHAN
13328 DEANSBORO
13329 DOLGEVILLE
13331 EAGLE BAY
13332 EARLVILLE
13333 EAST SPRINGFIELD
13334 EATON
13335 EDMESTON
13337 FLY CREEK
13338 FORESTPORT
13339 FORT PLAIN
13340 FRANKFORT
13341 FRANKLIN SPRINGS
13342 GARRATTSVILLE
13343 GLENFIELD
13345 GREIG
13346 HAMILTON
13348 HARTWICK
13350 HERKIMER
13352 HINCKLEY
13353 HOFFMEISTER
13354 HOLLAND PATENT
13355 HUBBARDSVILLE
13357 ILION
13360 INLET
13361 JORDANVILLE
13362 KNOXBORO
13363 LEE CENTER
13364 LEONARDSVILLE
13365 LITTLE FALLS
13367 LOWVILLE
13368 LYONS FALLS
13401 MC CONNELLSVILLE
13402 MADISON
13403 MARCY
13404 MARTINSBURG
13406 MIDDLEVILLE
13407 MOHAWK
13408 MORRISVILLE
13409 MUNNSVILLE
13410 NELLISTON
13411 NEW BERLIN
13413 NEW HARTFORD
13415 NEW LISBON
13416 NEWPORT
13417 NEW YORK MILLS
13418 NORTH BROOKFIELD
13420 OLD FORGE
13421 ONEIDA
13424 ORISKANY
13425 ORISKANY FALLS
13426 ORWELL
13428 PALATINE BRIDGE
13431 POLAND
13433 PORT LEYDEN
13435 PROSPECT
13436 RAQUETTE LAKE
13437 REDFIELD
13438 REMSEN
13439 RICHFIELD SPRINGS
13440 ROME
13441 ROME
13442 ROME
13449 ROME
13450 ROSEBOOM
13452 SAINT JOHNSVILLE
13454 SALISBURY CENTER
13455 SANGERFIELD
13456 SAUQUOIT
13457 SCHUYLER LAKE
13459 SHARON SPRINGS
13460 SHERBURNE
13461 SHERRILL
13464 SMYRNA
13465 SOLSVILLE
13468 SPRINGFIELD CENTER
13469 STITTVILLE
13470 STRATFORD
13471 TABERG
13472 THENDARA
13473 TURIN
13475 VAN HORNESVILLE
13476 VERNON
13477 VERNON CENTER
13478 VERONA
13479 WASHINGTON MILLS
13480 WATERVILLE
13482 WEST BURLINGTON
13483 WESTDALE
13484 WEST EATON
13485 WEST EDMESTON
13486 WESTERNVILLE
13488 WESTFORD
13489 WEST LEYDEN
13490 WESTMORELAND
13491 WEST WINFIELD
13492 WHITESBORO
13493 WILLIAMSTOWN
13494 WOODGATE
13495 YORKVILLE
13501 UTICA
13502 UTICA
13503 UTICA
13504 UTICA
13505 UTICA
13599 UTICA
13601 WATERTOWN
13602 FORT DRUM
13603 WATERTOWN
13605 ADAMS
13606 ADAMS CENTER
13607 ALEXANDRIA BAY
13608 ANTWERP
13611 BELLEVILLE
13612 BLACK RIVER
13613 BRASHER FALLS
13614 BRIER HILL
13615 BROWNVILLE
13616 CALCIUM
13617 CANTON
13618 CAPE VINCENT
13619 CARTHAGE
13620 CASTORLAND
13621 CHASE MILLS
13622 CHAUMONT
13623 CHIPPEWA BAY
13624 CLAYTON
13625 COLTON
13626 COPENHAGEN
13627 DEER RIVER
13628 DEFERIET
13630 DE KALB JUNCTION
13631 DENMARK
13632 DEPAUVILLE
13633 DE PEYSTER
13634 DEXTER
13635 EDWARDS
13636 ELLISBURG
13637 EVANS MILLS
13638 FELTS MILLS
13639 FINE
13640 WELLESLEY ISLAND
13641 FISHERS LANDING
13642 GOUVERNEUR
13643 GREAT BEND
13645 HAILESBORO
13646 HAMMOND
13647 HANNAWA FALLS
13648 HARRISVILLE
13649 HELENA
13650 HENDERSON
13651 HENDERSON HARBOR
13652 HERMON
13654 HEUVELTON
13655 HOGANSBURG
13656 LA FARGEVILLE
13657 LIMERICK
13658 LISBON
13659 LORRAINE
13660 MADRID
13661 MANNSVILLE
13662 MASSENA
13664 MORRISTOWN
13665 NATURAL BRIDGE
13666 NEWTON FALLS
13667 NORFOLK
13668 NORWOOD
13669 OGDENSBURG
13670 OSWEGATCHIE
13671 OXBOW
13672 PARISHVILLE
13673 PHILADELPHIA
13674 PIERREPONT MANOR
13675 PLESSIS
13676 POTSDAM
13677 PYRITES
13678 RAYMONDVILLE
13679 REDWOOD
13680 RENSSELAER FALLS
13681 RICHVILLE
13682 RODMAN
13683 ROOSEVELTOWN
13684 RUSSELL
13685 SACKETS HARBOR
13687 SOUTH COLTON
13690 STAR LAKE
13691 THERESA
13692 THOUSAND ISLAND PARK
13693 THREE MILE BAY
13694 WADDINGTON
13695 WANAKENA
13696 WEST STOCKHOLM
13697 WINTHROP
13699 POTSDAM
13730 AFTON
13731 ANDES
13732 APALACHIN
13733 BAINBRIDGE
13734 BARTON
13736 BERKSHIRE
13737 BIBLE SCHOOL PARK
13738 BLODGETT MILLS
13739 BLOOMVILLE
13740 BOVINA CENTER
13743 CANDOR
13744 CASTLE CREEK
13745 CHENANGO BRIDGE
13746 CHENANGO FORKS
13747 COLLIERSVILLE
13748 CONKLIN
13749 CORBETTSVILLE
13750 DAVENPORT
13751 DAVENPORT CENTER
13752 DELANCEY
13753 DELHI
13754 DEPOSIT
13755 DOWNSVILLE
13756 EAST BRANCH
13757 EAST MEREDITH
13758 EAST PHARSALIA
13760 ENDICOTT
13761 ENDICOTT
13762 ENDWELL
13763 ENDICOTT
13774 FISHS EDDY
13775 FRANKLIN
13776 GILBERTSVILLE
13777 GLEN AUBREY
13778 GREENE
13780 GUILFORD
13782 HAMDEN
13783 HANCOCK
13784 HARFORD
13786 HARPERSFIELD
13787 HARPURSVILLE
13788 HOBART
13790 JOHNSON CITY
13794 KILLAWOG
13795 KIRKWOOD
13796 LAURENS
13797 LISLE
13801 MC DONOUGH
13802 MAINE
13803 MARATHON
13804 MASONVILLE
13806 MERIDALE
13807 MILFORD
13808 MORRIS
13809 MOUNT UPTON
13810 MOUNT VISION
13811 NEWARK VALLEY
13812 NICHOLS
13813 NINEVEH
13814 NORTH NORWICH
13815 NORWICH
13820 ONEONTA
13825 OTEGO
13826 OUAQUAGA
13827 OWEGO
13830 OXFORD
13832 PLYMOUTH
13833 PORT CRANE
13834 PORTLANDVILLE
13835 RICHFORD
13837 SHINHOPPLE
13838 SIDNEY
13839 SIDNEY CENTER
13840 SMITHBORO
13841 SMITHVILLE FLATS
13842 SOUTH KORTRIGHT
13843 SOUTH NEW BERLIN
13844 SOUTH PLYMOUTH
13845 TIOGA CENTER
13846 TREADWELL
13847 TROUT CREEK
13848 TUNNEL
13849 UNADILLA
13850 VESTAL
13851 VESTAL
13856 WALTON
13859 WELLS BRIDGE
13860 WEST DAVENPORT
13861 WEST ONEONTA
13862 WHITNEY POINT
13863 WILLET
13864 WILLSEYVILLE
13865 WINDSOR
13901 BINGHAMTON
13902 BINGHAMTON
13903 BINGHAMTON
13904 BINGHAMTON
13905 BINGHAMTON
14001 AKRON
14004 ALDEN
14005 ALEXANDER
14006 ANGOLA
14008 APPLETON
14009 ARCADE
14010 ATHOL SPRINGS
14011 ATTICA
14012 BARKER
14013 BASOM
14020 BATAVIA
14021 BATAVIA
14024 BLISS
14025 BOSTON
14026 BOWMANSVILLE
14027 BRANT
14028 BURT
14029 CENTERVILLE
14030 CHAFFEE
14031 CLARENCE
14032 CLARENCE CENTER
14033 COLDEN
14034 COLLINS
14035 COLLINS CENTER
14036 CORFU
14037 COWLESVILLE
14038 CRITTENDEN
14039 DALE
14040 DARIEN CENTER
14041 DAYTON
14042 DELEVAN
14043 DEPEW
14047 DERBY
14048 DUNKIRK
14051 EAST AMHERST
14052 EAST AURORA
14054 EAST BETHANY
14055 EAST CONCORD
14056 EAST PEMBROKE
14057 EDEN
14058 ELBA
14059 ELMA
14060 FARMERSVILLE STATION
14061 FARNHAM
14062 FORESTVILLE
14063 FREDONIA
14065 FREEDOM
14066 GAINESVILLE
14067 GASPORT
14068 GETZVILLE
14069 GLENWOOD
14070 GOWANDA
14072 GRAND ISLAND
14075 HAMBURG
14080 HOLLAND
14081 IRVING
14082 JAVA CENTER
14083 JAVA VILLAGE
14085 LAKE VIEW
14086 LANCASTER
14091 LAWTONS
14092 LEWISTON
14094 LOCKPORT
14095 LOCKPORT
14098 LYNDONVILLE
14101 MACHIAS
14102 MARILLA
14103 MEDINA
14105 MIDDLEPORT
14107 MODEL CITY
14108 NEWFANE
14109 NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
14110 NORTH BOSTON
14111 NORTH COLLINS
14112 NORTH EVANS
14113 NORTH JAVA
14120 NORTH TONAWANDA
14125 OAKFIELD
14126 OLCOTT
14127 ORCHARD PARK
14129 PERRYSBURG
14130 PIKE
14131 RANSOMVILLE
14132 SANBORN
14133 SANDUSKY
14134 SARDINIA
14135 SHERIDAN
14136 SILVER CREEK
14138 SOUTH DAYTON
14139 SOUTH WALES
14140 SPRING BROOK
14141 SPRINGVILLE
14143 STAFFORD
14144 STELLA NIAGARA
14145 STRYKERSVILLE
14150 TONAWANDA
14151 TONAWANDA
14166 VAN BUREN POINT
14167 VARYSBURG
14168 VERSAILLES
14169 WALES CENTER
14170 WEST FALLS
14171 WEST VALLEY
14172 WILSON
14173 YORKSHIRE
14174 YOUNGSTOWN
14201 BUFFALO
14202 BUFFALO
14203 BUFFALO
14204 BUFFALO
14205 BUFFALO
14206 BUFFALO
14207 BUFFALO
14208 BUFFALO
14209 BUFFALO
14210 BUFFALO
14211 BUFFALO
14212 BUFFALO
14213 BUFFALO
14214 BUFFALO
14215 BUFFALO
14216 BUFFALO
14217 BUFFALO
14218 BUFFALO
14219 BUFFALO
14220 BUFFALO
14221 BUFFALO
14222 BUFFALO
14223 BUFFALO
14224 BUFFALO
14225 BUFFALO
14226 BUFFALO
14227 BUFFALO
14228 BUFFALO
14231 BUFFALO
14233 BUFFALO
14240 BUFFALO
14241 BUFFALO
14260 BUFFALO
14261 BUFFALO
14263 BUFFALO
14264 BUFFALO
14265 BUFFALO
14267 BUFFALO
14269 BUFFALO
14270 BUFFALO
14272 BUFFALO
14273 BUFFALO
14276 BUFFALO
14280 BUFFALO
14301 NIAGARA FALLS
14302 NIAGARA FALLS
14303 NIAGARA FALLS
14304 NIAGARA FALLS
14305 NIAGARA FALLS
14410 ADAMS BASIN
14411 ALBION
14413 ALTON
14414 AVON
14415 BELLONA
14416 BERGEN
14418 BRANCHPORT
14420 BROCKPORT
14422 BYRON
14423 CALEDONIA
14424 CANANDAIGUA
14425 FARMINGTON
14427 CASTILE
14428 CHURCHVILLE
14429 CLARENDON
14430 CLARKSON
14432 CLIFTON SPRINGS
14433 CLYDE
14435 CONESUS
14437 DANSVILLE
14441 DRESDEN
14443 EAST BLOOMFIELD
14445 EAST ROCHESTER
14449 EAST WILLIAMSON
14450 FAIRPORT
14452 FANCHER
14453 FISHERS
14454 GENESEO
14456 GENEVA
14461 GORHAM
14462 GROVELAND
14463 HALL
14464 HAMLIN
14466 HEMLOCK
14467 HENRIETTA
14468 HILTON
14469 BLOOMFIELD
14470 HOLLEY
14471 HONEOYE
14472 HONEOYE FALLS
14475 IONIA
14476 KENDALL
14477 KENT
14478 KEUKA PARK
14479 KNOWLESVILLE
14480 LAKEVILLE
14481 LEICESTER
14482 LE ROY
14485 LIMA
14486 LINWOOD
14487 LIVONIA
14488 LIVONIA CENTER
14489 LYONS
14502 MACEDON
14504 MANCHESTER
14505 MARION
14506 MENDON
14507 MIDDLESEX
14508 MORTON
14510 MOUNT MORRIS
14511 MUMFORD
14512 NAPLES
14513 NEWARK
14514 NORTH CHILI
14515 NORTH GREECE
14516 NORTH ROSE
14517 NUNDA
14518 OAKS CORNERS
14519 ONTARIO
14520 ONTARIO CENTER
14521 OVID
14522 PALMYRA
14525 PAVILION
14526 PENFIELD
14527 PENN YAN
14529 PERKINSVILLE
14530 PERRY
14532 PHELPS
14533 PIFFARD
14534 PITTSFORD
14536 PORTAGEVILLE
14537 PORT GIBSON
14538 PULTNEYVILLE
14539 RETSOF
14541 ROMULUS
14542 ROSE
14543 RUSH
14544 RUSHVILLE
14545 SCOTTSBURG
14546 SCOTTSVILLE
14547 SENECA CASTLE
14548 SHORTSVILLE
14549 SILVER LAKE
14550 SILVER SPRINGS
14551 SODUS
14555 SODUS POINT
14556 SONYEA
14557 SOUTH BYRON
14558 SOUTH LIMA
14559 SPENCERPORT
14560 SPRINGWATER
14561 STANLEY
14563 UNION HILL
14564 VICTOR
14568 WALWORTH
14569 WARSAW
14571 WATERPORT
14572 WAYLAND
14580 WEBSTER
14585 WEST BLOOMFIELD
14586 WEST HENRIETTA
14588 WILLARD
14589 WILLIAMSON
14590 WOLCOTT
14591 WYOMING
14592 YORK
14602 ROCHESTER
14603 ROCHESTER
14604 ROCHESTER
14605 ROCHESTER
14606 ROCHESTER
14607 ROCHESTER
14608 ROCHESTER
14609 ROCHESTER
14610 ROCHESTER
14611 ROCHESTER
14612 ROCHESTER
14613 ROCHESTER
14614 ROCHESTER
14615 ROCHESTER
14616 ROCHESTER
14617 ROCHESTER
14618 ROCHESTER
14619 ROCHESTER
14620 ROCHESTER
14621 ROCHESTER
14622 ROCHESTER
14623 ROCHESTER
14624 ROCHESTER
14625 ROCHESTER
14626 ROCHESTER
14627 ROCHESTER
14638 ROCHESTER
14639 ROCHESTER
14642 ROCHESTER
14643 ROCHESTER
14644 ROCHESTER
14645 ROCHESTER
14646 ROCHESTER
14647 ROCHESTER
14649 ROCHESTER
14650 ROCHESTER
14651 ROCHESTER
14652 ROCHESTER
14653 ROCHESTER
14664 ROCHESTER
14673 ROCHESTER
14683 ROCHESTER
14692 ROCHESTER
14694 ROCHESTER
14701 JAMESTOWN
14702 JAMESTOWN
14706 ALLEGANY
14707 ALLENTOWN
14708 ALMA
14709 ANGELICA
14710 ASHVILLE
14711 BELFAST
14712 BEMUS POINT
14714 BLACK CREEK
14715 BOLIVAR
14716 BROCTON
14717 CANEADEA
14718 CASSADAGA
14719 CATTARAUGUS
14720 CELORON
14721 CERES
14722 CHAUTAUQUA
14723 CHERRY CREEK
14724 CLYMER
14726 CONEWANGO VALLEY
14727 CUBA
14728 DEWITTVILLE
14729 EAST OTTO
14730 EAST RANDOLPH
14731 ELLICOTTVILLE
14732 ELLINGTON
14733 FALCONER
14735 FILLMORE
14736 FINDLEY LAKE
14737 FRANKLINVILLE
14738 FREWSBURG
14739 FRIENDSHIP
14740 GERRY
14741 GREAT VALLEY
14742 GREENHURST
14743 HINSDALE
14744 HOUGHTON
14745 HUME
14747 KENNEDY
14748 KILL BUCK
14750 LAKEWOOD
14751 LEON
14752 LILY DALE
14753 LIMESTONE
14754 LITTLE GENESEE
14755 LITTLE VALLEY
14756 MAPLE SPRINGS
14757 MAYVILLE
14758 NIOBE
14760 OLEAN
14766 OTTO
14767 PANAMA
14769 PORTLAND
14770 PORTVILLE
14772 RANDOLPH
14774 RICHBURG
14775 RIPLEY
14777 RUSHFORD
14778 SAINT BONAVENTURE
14779 SALAMANCA
14781 SHERMAN
14782 SINCLAIRVILLE
14783 STEAMBURG
14784 STOCKTON
14785 STOW
14786 WEST CLARKSVILLE
14787 WESTFIELD
14788 WESTONS MILLS
14801 ADDISON
14802 ALFRED
14803 ALFRED STATION
14804 ALMOND
14805 ALPINE
14806 ANDOVER
14807 ARKPORT
14808 ATLANTA
14809 AVOCA
14810 BATH
14812 BEAVER DAMS
14813 BELMONT
14814 BIG FLATS
14815 BRADFORD
14816 BREESPORT
14817 BROOKTONDALE
14818 BURDETT
14819 CAMERON
14820 CAMERON MILLS
14821 CAMPBELL
14822 CANASERAGA
14823 CANISTEO
14824 CAYUTA
14825 CHEMUNG
14826 COHOCTON
14827 COOPERS PLAINS
14830 CORNING
14831 CORNING
14836 DALTON
14837 DUNDEE
14838 ERIN
14839 GREENWOOD
14840 HAMMONDSPORT
14841 HECTOR
14842 HIMROD
14843 HORNELL
14845 HORSEHEADS
14846 HUNT
14847 INTERLAKEN
14850 ITHACA
14851 ITHACA
14852 ITHACA
14853 ITHACA
14854 JACKSONVILLE
14855 JASPER
14856 KANONA
14857 LAKEMONT
14858 LINDLEY
14859 LOCKWOOD
14860 LODI
14861 LOWMAN
14863 MECKLENBURG
14864 MILLPORT
14865 MONTOUR FALLS
14867 NEWFIELD
14869 ODESSA
14870 PAINTED POST
14871 PINE CITY
14872 PINE VALLEY
14873 PRATTSBURGH
14874 PULTENEY
14876 READING CENTER
14877 REXVILLE
14878 ROCK STREAM
14879 SAVONA
14880 SCIO
14881 SLATERVILLE SPRINGS
14882 LANSING
14883 SPENCER
14884 SWAIN
14885 TROUPSBURG
14886 TRUMANSBURG
14887 TYRONE
14889 VAN ETTEN
14891 WATKINS GLEN
14892 WAVERLY
14893 WAYNE
14894 WELLSBURG
14895 WELLSVILLE
14897 WHITESVILLE
14898 WOODHULL
14901 ELMIRA
14902 ELMIRA
14903 ELMIRA
14904 ELMIRA
14905 ELMIRA
14925 ELMIRA

The following New York Museums cater to children’s (as well a adults) needs and curiosities in wonderful ways.

Many of New York’s other museums also offer programs and activities for kids of all ages. Please click on a museum name below for visiting information:

All Ages
Children’s Museum of the Arts
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
New Jersey Children’s Museum

10 years and older
Museum of Television and Radio

7 years and older
New York City Police Museum

6 years and older
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Staten Island Institute of Arts & Sciences

5 years and older
Hayden Planetarium
Museum of the City of New York
Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
South Street Seaport
Sony Wonder Technology Lab

4 years and older
American Museum of Natural History
New York City Fire Museum
New York Transit Museum
New York Hall of Science

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Looking for daily apartment rentals in new York? If you need to rent an apartment daily, you can take a look at Abode Limited.

Abode Limited helps you to find and stay in some of Manhattan’s most fashionable neighborhoods.

A 5 (five) day minimum stay is required through Abode Limited and is explained on their site. Read through their FAQ’s for more information to see if they are right for you.

If you were looking for a hotel to provide a room where 5 or more people could stay and is having problems, this can be the perfect alternate for you.

With the ameniities of the apartment like a fully equipped kitchen, you can prepare and cook your own meals to help cut eating expenses on your trip. It also give you the feeling of living in New York City and if you can truly make it here.

Along with the fully equipped kitchen, most of the apartments have a television, cable service, telephone (local calls only), answering machine, voicemail, hair dryer, iron and clock radio.  Bedrooms and baths are supplied with linens and towels.  Other apartments may include a  microwave, stereo/CD player, Broadband Internet, VCR/DVD player, balcony, jacuzzi, pool and Sports Club.

Did you fall in love with New York? Need something permanent? If so, check out the following resources for finding an apartment.

New York Apartment Finders
Apartmentime.com
Apartments.com
ApartmentSearch.com
CraigsList.org
Flat-sharer.com
ForRent.com
OffCampusNetwork.com
Rentals.com
RentNet.com
RoomMates.com
Sublet.com

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New York has lots of Bed and Breakfast (sometimes called Inns) in New York City. A benefit is the cost compared to a hotel and the privacy that you gain over a shared hostel.

Since Bed and Breakfast often are limited to the number of rooms at their location, they may not take reservations to hold the rooms or may require deposit which goes towards the room

This B&B in New York link, on ILoveInns.com, will show you all B&B’s and Inns with their website and average room rates.

For locatons outside of New York (ex. New Jersey and Connecticut) see their main page.

On a tight budget? You may also want to consider some Hostels in New York as well.

Although it has ALL the same letters as hotels, it does not have ALL the high prices of a hotel which will be easier on your pocket and provides budget-oriented accommodation where you, the guest, can rent a bed, sometimes a bunk bed in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen.

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New York is a great place to live and a great place to learn and has a lot of New York Colleges and Universities that are ready to feed your mind and take you to the next level.

Below are Colleges and Universities in the State of New York for you to review.

If you would like directions to the colleges and universities or network with those who are attending or is considering to, feel free to ask in our New York Forum where our members will be happy to help you.

The Empire State Building (ESB) was finished in 1931 on April the 11th. It took 410 days (1 year and 45 days) to complete and was officially opened 20 days later (2 weeks 6 days) on May the 1st of 1931.

The ESB hours are are 8:00am to 2:00am 7 days per week and the last elevators goes up at 1:15am. To avoid the crowds, being at the ESB early in the morning (between 8:00am and 10:30am) would do the trick for you as most visitors to New York City have flights leaving from New York early in the morning and would be heading to the airport during that time.

Crowds tend to gather at the ESB after 11:00am (for the views and NY Skyride) so it is best to try and reach there earlier. If visiting during the busy hours, feel free to call 1.877.NYC.VIEW (1-877-692-8439) or 212.736.3100 to check on current wait times and hours. The Empire State Building reserves the right to close the Observatory early on very busy days so please keep that in mind.

You may encounter a line at the front door during busy times (shortly after 11:00am) at the Empire State Building due to the fact that they limit the number of guests allowed in the lobby. This is normal and is done for everybody’s safety.

If you have The New York Pass, for example, you may pass by the ticket lines and proceed directly to the high speed elevator line.

The Empire State Building is also on the list of Romantic Places in New York and with its 2:00am closing, is perfect of couples to watch the “city that never sleeps” come alive at night.

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So, you are planning to move to New York City. Great! Here is what you need to do.

First, ask yourself, “Do I really need to move to NYC?” If you answered no or is unsure then vacation in New York City until you are sure. On your visit, here are a few things to bring to New York City.

Second, ask yourself, “Where am I going to live?” If you don’t know where, you better start hunting for an apartment.

Third, ask yourself, “What happens when I need help?” If you don’t know then, you will have to start looking for friends in NYC. A great start is to visit the New York Forum.

Fourth, ask yourself, “How am I getting there?” You have to save up to pay for your moving expense and storage.

Fifth, ask yourself, “Will I be able to get a job?” No money from a job and soon your savings will be finished and you will be out on the streets and in the cold. Friends will come in handy then to help find jobs and for a quick loan should you become short.

Sixth, ask yourself, “Can I go back to where I moved from?” Most people move back when things get rough here so don’t burn your bridges and keep in touch with old friends.

Seventh, ask yourself again question one again. If you no problems saying “Yes” then welcome New York City.

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If you are looking for a hotel within minutes of the Ralph Wilson Stadiums in Orchard Park, New York, you should try the Red Carpet Inn.

Its not the Ritz mind you but you won’t have trouble fighting traffic.

Business Info:

Red Carpet Inn
3940 Southwestern Boulevard.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Phone: (716) 649-5890
Fax: (716) 648-5965
Email stay@redcarpetinnbuffalo.com
Web: http://www.redcarpetinnbuffalo.com

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So, you have decided to visit New York! Congratulations! Check out this handy little calendar below to help you decide when to visit.

January
- January, the weather is cold and since a lot of people do not like the cold and will skip visiting New York, most times you can find great airline bargains.

February
- February, the restaurants are full for Valentine’s Day and so are the theatres. If you plan to visit New York during this time, it is best to reserve your hotel and restaurant in advance.

March
- March, the weather gets warmer (with temperatures above freezing) with fewer crowds around the city giving you the opportunity shop and visit the sites.

April
-April, the weather can be rainy and cool but fun nonetheless. If you are travelling with a mate, have a nice picnic in the park.

May
- May, the weather is great but does not offer a lot of summer activities though. Now is the time to get to know the city and learn how to use the public transportation should you decide to move here.

June
-June, the weather will bring “summer like” temperatures and will draw a lot people needing to see free concerts and films. The temperatures are nice so you will see people out jogging and training for the upcoming Marathon in November.

July
-July, you will start to see a peak with the temperature but it will be comfortable and bring concerts galore. Hotel and airfare will rise and start to fall after the Forth of July.

August
-August, the weather is still perfect for all your outdoor activities. Occasionally, you may experience a little rain but it won’t ruin your fun. Keep an umbrella handy and take on the city.

September
-September, you will get hit with the heat and higher prices but you avoid most of the summer tourist crowds. Crowds you may see are from students on field trips with their teachers.

October
-October, the city has great weather for visiting even though it can get cold. Prices will begin to climb even more for the upcoming ING Marathon and Thanksgiving Parade.

November
-November, it is time for walking and Shopping! Shopping! Shopping! Thanksgiving is also right around the corner along with the NYC ING Marathon, the tree ceremonies and other activities.

December
-December, will bring in the holiday season. If you don’t mind the crowds wishing to see snow and the holiday tree,  visit and help bring in the New Year.

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New York City Time and New York State Time are both the same and in the State of New York, the time zone is generally called Eastern Time (ET).

Specifically, it is Eastern Standard Time (EST) when observing standard time in the Winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) when observing daylight saving time in the Summer.

Starting in 2007, the local time changes at 02:00 EST to 03:00 EDT on the second Sunday in March and returns at 02:00 EDT to 01:00 EST on the first Sunday in November.

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How do you travel between NY Area Airports and Cooperstown, NY?

John F. Kennedy Airport
The first thing you will need to do is get from JFK to Penn Station, New York. Once you have gotten to Manhattan, your best solution between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY is via bus as passenger trains currently do not run from Manhattan to Cooperstown, NY.

LaGuardia Airport
The first thing you will need to do is get from LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan. Once you have gotten to Manhattan, your best solution between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY is via bus as passenger trains currently do not run from Manhattan to Cooperstown, NY.

Newark International Airport
The first thing you will need to do is get from Newark Airport to New York. Once you have gotten to Manhattan, your best solution between Manhattan and Cooperstown, NY is via bus as passenger trains currently do not run from Manhattan to Cooperstown, NY.

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Looking for Hotels for Teens in Atlantic City, NJ? You are not the only one so we checked around the State of New Jersey to see what we could find and came up with the following.

To reserve a room through Hotels.com, see reviews and current rates, please click on the name of the hotel.

Are you under 18? Unfortunately, you will not be able to make the reservations yourself and may have to obtain a minor consent form. The minor consent form will need to be completed by an adult and submitted to the hotel.

The benefit of the consent form is that it helps students on Spring Break travel who are going to travel without a parent or guardian.

The Chelsea Pub and Hotel
8 S Morris Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ, 08401

The Chelsea Pub and Hotel is one of the most affordable hotels in the Atlantic City, NJ area that has a minimum check in age of 18 years old and is located Boardwalk Hall and Quarter at Tropicana.

Need a certain city or price range in New Jersey for eighteen and older?

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How are New York Museums on major holidays? Some museums are closed on major holidays which is unfortunate. On holidays, locals and visitors of New York would more take part in the current holiday celebration and would not be at the museums so there would be less crowds and possible provide a better learning and exciting experience.

While researching and visiting museums, here are what we discovered.

New York City Fire Museum
The New York City Fire Museum is closed on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Along with major holidays, they are closed every Monday.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum is open on Christmas Day. Budget two (2) hours to see all the wonderful figures inside.

Metropolitan Museum
The Metropolitan Museum is closed on Christmas (along with New Year’s) Day.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Looking for areas in Nassau County? Below you will find Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places in Nassau County.

Albertson, Alden Manor, Atlantic Beach, Baldwin, Bayville, Bellmore, Bethpage, Brookville, Carle Place, Cedarhurst, East Hills, East Meadow, East Norwich, East Rockaway, East Williston, Elmont, Farmingdale, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Freeport, Garden City, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Glenwood Landing, Great Neck, Greenvale, Hempstead, Hewlett, Hewlett Bay Park, Hicksville, Island Park, Jericho, Kings Point, Lake Success, Laurel Hollow, Lawrence, Levittown, Lido Beach, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Malverne, Manhasset, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Meacham, Merrick, Mill Neck, Mineola, Muttontown, New Hyde Park, North Bellmore, North Lawrence, North Massapequa, North Merrick, North Woodmere, Oceanside, Old Bethpage, Old Brookville, Old Westbury, Oyster Bay, Plainview, Plandome, Point Lookout, Port Washington, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Saddle Rock, Sands Point, Sea Cliff, Seaford, South Farmingdale, Stewart Manor, Syosset, Uniondale, Usmma, Valley Stream, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury, Williston Park, Woodbury and Woodmere.

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Do you need help choosing shoes for New York? See below for features that you want to have on your footwear.

Comfort
In New York, you will be doing alot of walking from place to place and climbing stairs to use the subway so be sure to have comfortable shoes to help in your exploration.

Warmth
During the night and winter, it can be chilly in New York so plan to have shoes that can keep your feet warm. Doing so will also prevent you from getting sick while on your visit.

Water Resistant
To prevent yourself from getting sick due wet feet, be sure to have shoes that are water resistant during the Spring.

Dressy
Are you planning to visit a Broadway play or trendy nightclub? If so, you will want to have shoes that meets the nightclub’s dress code. If not, you may not be permitted into the club unless you are on their VIP list.

Removable
While at the airport, you will be asked to remove your footwear so plan to have footwear that can slip of easily to save time getting to your flight. If possible, wear sandals then put on your shoes or boots after you cleared security.

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There are alot of New York City attractions locals and visitors to visit. To see what you may visit, please check the list below.

American Museum of Natural History
Bodies…The Exhibition
Bronx Museum of the Arts
Bronx Zoo
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Brooklyn Historical Society
Brooklyn Museum
Carnegie Hall Tours
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Central Park Zoo
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Clipper City–Tall Ship Cruises
Cloisters Museum and Gardens
Empire State Building Observation Deck
Food on Foot Tours
Hispanic Society of America
Historic Richmond Town
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Jewish Children’s Museum
Madame Tussaud’s New York
Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial, Educational and Cultural Center
Manhattan Mall
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of Sex
Museum of the City of New York
New Museum
NBC Studio Tour
New York Aquarium
 New York Botanical Garden
New York City Police Museum
New York Hall of Science
New York Skyride
New York Transit Museum
Noble Maritime Collection
On Location Tours
Paley Center for Media
Prospect Park Zoo
Queens Museum of Art
Queens Zoo
Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC
Shearwater Sailing
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Staten Island Botanical Garden
Staten Island Children’s Museum
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Immigration Museum Ferry
Studio Museum in Harlem
Top of the Rock
Tour at Lincoln Center
Uncle Sam’s Edgar Allan Poe Greenwich Village Tour
Uncle Sam’s George M. Cohan Theatre District Tour
Uncle Sam’s Hamilton Financial Tour
Van Cortlandt House Museum
Walkin’ Broadway
Wave Hill
Whitney Museum of American Art
Weeksville Heritage Center

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Are you looking for free internet in New York?
Well you have a few options.

Dial Up
MetConnect is New York City’s Free Internet Service Provider and provides:
* No burdensome advertising banners
* No privacy invading tracking software
* No mandatory links to be clicked
* No time limits

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Below are locations for Lyle & Scott Clothing in New York.

Aloha Rag New York
505 Greenwich Street
(Between Spring & Canal Street)
New York, NY 10013
P: 1-212-925-0882

Aloha Rag New York carries Lyle & Scott on their website and location near Canal Park in New York.

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Below are New York E-ZPass Customer Service Centers.

Albany
Four Executive Park Drive
Albany, NY 12203-3717

Grand Island
1700 Grand Island Boulevard
Grand Island, NY 14702

Queens
19-02 Whitestone Expressway
College Point, NY 11357

Nanuet
27 Rockland Plaza
Corner of Route 59 and
Middletown Road
Nanuet, NY 10954

Staten Island
1150 South Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10314

Syracuse
Lakeshore Drive-In Plaza
911 Old Liverpool Road
Liverpool, NY 13088

Yonkers
730 McLean Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10704

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What are accepted payments on MTA Buses?

As a rider, you should know that dollar bills, pennies, and half-dollar coins are not accepted on MTA Buses. When poossible, riders should try to use MetroCards which provide savings on travel.

If you are a senior citizen or is disabled, you may qualify for a discount on the MTA’s bus fares so keep this in mind. Need more advice?

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Where can minors obtain Working Permits in New York?

A work permit.
A work permit is a certificate that allows children (minors) to work in the State of New York. In many US States, the age that you need to be to obtain one is sixteen (16) years old but in New York you can obtain one at the age of fourteen (14). Once you obtain the paperwork, will need your parents (or legal guardian) to sign it.

Obtain a work permit.
In most cities, the work permit is obtained through the local schools so it is important to speak with an official there as soon as possible before the school goes on an extended break.

Obtain a waiver.
Can you obtain a waiver since your parents (or legal guardian) will not approve it? No! All minors under 18 must have a employment certificate or permit, however, it is not required for jobs such as a golf course caddy or baby sitter where you need to be at least fourteen (14) years old.

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What is the NY minimum wage for Food Service Workers?

For covered employees, the New York State Minimum Wage rate is US$7.25 per hour as of July 24, 2009. This amount may be modified based upon a number of factors.

For example, Food Service workers (ie. waiters & waitresses)  who earn at least US$2.55 per hour in tips can be paid at a minimum wage rate of US$4.60 per hour.

Also, different rates exist for other types of service employees, specified within a set of regulations called a “Wage Order“, which addresses the unique aspects of each industry or occupation.

Is your tip consider part of your wage? An employer can consider tips as part of of your wages, but must pay at least US$2.13 an hour in direct wages. If your tips combined with the employer’s wage of US$2.13 per hour do not equal the hourly minimum wage, then your employer is required to make up the difference according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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New York Public Library branch libraries, Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library have reciprocal agreements which allow full borrowing privileges, including reserves and renewals, among the three library systems. For example, with your NYPL branch library card, you can borrow books and other items from the Brooklyn Public and the Queens Libraries.

You must pick up the items from a library in the system that owns the materials and return borrowed items to any branch of the library system from which it was borrowed. For example, you must return items borrowed from a Brooklyn Public Library to any other Brooklyn Public Library branch; you may not return these items to an NYPL or Queens Library branch. Registration for reciprocal use may be required.

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Millennium Broadway Hotel
145 West 44th Street
New York, NY, 10036

The Millennium Broadway Hotel has a minimum check in age of 18 years old and is located in the vicinity of Bryant Park, Times Square and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. By walking 15 blocks (3/4 mile) one can be at Central Park that is visited by locals and visitors of New York.

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The Pod Hotel New York
230 East 51st Street
New York, NY, 10022

The Pod Hotel is one of the most affordable hotels in New York that has a minimum check in age of 18 years old and is located a few blocks from Radio City Music Hall. The hotel has a forum so guest can make plans with each other for their trip in the city. If staying at other hotels, you may utilize our New York Forum.

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Are you needing ratings and reviews on New York Schools?

You can visit GreatSchools.net to compare K-12 school ratings in New York State and nationwide to find and choose the right preschool, elementary, middle or high school.

On the site, you will be able to view:
* parent ratings
* reviews and
* test scores.

All this to aid you in choosing the right New York City school for public or private education.

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While generally public urination in New York (the violating of the NYS Health Code 153.09 or 116-18 of the New York City Adminsitrative Code) is a very minor charge, in some instances the mere fact that such a charge exists may be a potentially serious hindrance to your potential professional career.

§153.09 Throwing or dropping offensive matter into streets, public places, rivers and other places prohibited.
No person shall throw or put any blood, swill, brine, offensive animal matter, noxious liquid, dead animals, offal, putrid or stinking vegetable or animal matter or other filthy matter of any kind, and no person shall allow any such matter to run or fall into any street, public place, sewer, receiving basin or river, any standing or running water or into any other waters of the City as defined in §145.01.

In some instances individuals have been denied professional licenses in Law, Medicine, and Finance due to such a minor charge, or their renewal of such licenses denied.

It is critical that anyone facing our criminal justice system be made fully aware of the potential ramifications of the charge they face, and have a proper defense to ensure they are protected from the mutitude of negative repercussions that such a charge could bring.

In essence, if you currently have or have any inkling of pursuing a professional license, or any sort of license granted by the State, you should without question have legal representation on such a matter.

To get the proper defense you need, please contact one the attorneys listed below.

GONZALEZ LAW ASSOCIATES P.C.
5030 Broadway, Suite 815
(Bet. W. 213th & W. 214th Street)
New York, NY 10034-1655
P: 1-646-633-4563

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT BRIERE,ESQ
110 Wall Street. 11th Floor.
(Bet. Front & South Street )
New York, NY 10005
P: 1-212-786-2999

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Here are few good (on and before boarding) tips to follow when taking a New York City train.

Use the Restroom.
A train runs on rails and if the tracks in front are blocked by debris or a derailed train, you will be stuck on your train until it can get to a station so try to use the restroom before boarding.

Carry a Bottle of Water.
If the weather is hot and the air conditioner isn’t running, the water will help you from becoming dehydrated. The water can be used as well to clean your hands or cuts if in an accident.

Carry a Small Flashlight.
Trains run above and underground. If you are underground and have to leave the train for safety reasons, a mini flashlight will help you to see where you are going.

Use MetroCards.
Know how and when to use MetroCards for your travels. Some MetroCards are locked out after a use while others can be shared. Not using them properly could aid you in getting a summons and fine for fare evasion.

Weekend Travels.
On the weekends, the subways and trains may be rerouted so plan your trips accordingly. This will help you to get to your destination safely without being late.

Service Advisory.
Know where to find service advisory for the LIRR, MTA and NYCTA trains to avoid delays and see alternate travel methods.

MTA Rules.
The MTA has a few Rules of Conduct and passengers should follow them for their safety and to avoid fines.

Pay Attention.
While the train is moving, pay attention outside for spot to wait safely should you need to exit the train. This is handy if its raining hard or snowing as you will know where a safe shelter is to wait.

Blow the Whistle.
Do you see something that appears suspicious? If you see something, say something by alerting a police officer, train operator, station personnel directly or call 888-NYC-SAFE (888-692-7233). It is even possible to report crimes using text messages with anonymity to the police.

Emergency Call button.
Know where to find and use the Emergency Call button should you or another passenger need help.

Radio Codes.
Be familiar with NYCTA Subway Emergency Radio Codes that are used in the Signal System.

Wear Comfortable Footwear.
You could get stuck for hours or have to walk to the nearest station so have comfortable footwear.

Avoid the Doors.
To avoid falling, do not walk through the front/rear door while train is moving or at a stand still. Also, do not lean on the side door as they could open suddenly causing you to fall out.

Watch for Gaps.
Watch out for gaps between the train and platform. People fall through it often and get injured or killed.

In the event of a service disruption and the train has to be stopped for a period of time with you, you should:

Stay Calm.
Always remain calm so you can think straight and not to scare younger travellers.

Do not force open the door.
Trying to force open the door to exit the train could cause you to be hit by another train or shocked from the rails.

Follow the Instructions
It is importnant to follow the instructions given by the crew/staff so you and everyone remain safe and listen carefully to the in-train public address announcements.

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What is the process for auto donations in New York?

If your vehicle is valued at more than US$500, then your deduction is limited to the charity’s actual selling price and unfortuately, you are not entitled to know the deduction before donating your vehicle.

Also, to benefit from a vehicle donation, you have to itemize your taxes. Your certified accountant can help you decide if donating is in your best interest, or you can ask the IRS.

Please be sure that any charity that you use for your donation has a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS and that you hold on to your receipts as some charities are unable to provide copies later on.

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Planning a trip to New York to see an attraction or event? If so, there is a good chance that you may have seen passes for New York. The pass, listed below, helps to make your expenses in New York more affordable.

By using a pass, you can see more New York attractions at a lower price, skip the long lines to save precious time and obtain discount at retail stores while on your stay in New York.

City Pass
The New York City Pass concept is simple: A booklet contains tickets to New York’s best attractions at almost 50% savings. That’s right, you pay only $74 (for a $134 value)!

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Planning a trip to New York to see an attraction or event? If so, there is a good chance that you may have seen passes for New York. The pass, listed below, helps to make your expenses in New York more affordable.

By using a pass, you can see more New York attractions at a lower price, skip the long lines to save precious time and obtain discount at retail stores while on your stay in New York.

Explorer Pass
With the New York City Explorer Pass, you get access to must-see attractions, museums and tours for one low pre-paid price. This saves you up to 40% off compared to regular admission plus gets exclusive extras others miss out on. You can even skip the line at the most popular attractions.

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Planning a trip to New York to see an attraction or event? If so, there is a good chance that you may have seen The New York Pass. It’s one of the passes for New York that helps to make your expenses in New York more affordable.

By using a pass, you can see more New York attractions at a lower price, skip the long lines to save precious time and obtain discount at retail stores while on your stay in New York.

New York Pass *
This 100% risk free pass provides free entry to over 50 New York attractions (with 3 days of Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours access) and line skip privileges. You also get great offers on theatre tickets, entries to special exhibitions, audio tours & discounts on shopping at places like Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. To help with your exploring, a 140 page guide book in multiple languages is also included and much more from US$20.00 per day.

* New York Pass is a registered trademark of our trusted affiliate, Leisure Pass Group Ltd.

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Here is a list of places that we compiled for Black Friday Shopping in New York.

* Army & Air Force Exchange Service / AAFES.com
* Ace Hardware / AceHardware.com
* Amazon / Amazon.com
* Babies R Us
* Bass Pro Shops
* BestBuy
* BJ’s
* Buckle.com
* Buy.com
* Circuit City (Going out of business)
* CompUSA
* Costco
* CVS
* Finish Line
* GameStop
* Harbor Freight
* hhgregg
* Home Depot
* JC Penney
* JoAnn Fabrics
* Jos. A Bank
* J&R
* KBtoys.com
* Kmart
* Kohls
* Linens-N-Things
* Macys
* Marshall
* Meijer
* Micro Center
* Newegg.com
* Office Depot
* OfficeMax
* Old Navy
* Overstock.com
* Pacific Sunwear
* PepBoys
* Radio Shack
* Sam’s Club
* Sears
* Staples
* Target
* Tommy Hilfiger
* Toys R Us
* Toys R Us Big Toy Book
* Tractor Supply Company
* Walmart
* Walgreens

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Do you need to travel between Manhattan and Gloucester County College? Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct bus or direct train so you can you get there at a price you can afford?

You may not know this but the BoltBus (operated by Greyhound and Peter Pan) is one of the cheapest way to travel from (NYC) New York City to (Philly) Philadelphia.

You will be surprised at how inexpensive it is. If you are a frequent traveler or commuter, you can buy all your tickets at once for better pricing and easier checkout.

Once your online purchase is complete, you will be given a confirmation number with a boarding group.

Here is the the BoltBus link. You can put in your dates and it’ll give you the fares which are as low as US$1.00 (one dollar).

Once at 30th & Market in Philadelphia, acquire the New Jersey Transit 408 bus. This bus is used to connect you to the New Jersey Transit 463 bus that stops near Gloucester County College.

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Looking for Minnesota Vikings Sports Bars in NY? Well, here are a few that we discovered for you Minnesotta Vikings fans.

Please note that this list will vanish while the New York Giants plays the Minnesotta Vikings then reappear afte the game.

Barfly Inc
244 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10010-7435

This bar is cool… This bar is fly (hence the name) and Viking fans can gets access up to a dozen flat-screen TVs, three large-screen high-def TV’s, cable and satellite-dish hook-ups for the NBA, NFL, MLB, or NCAA Games.

Bar None
98 Third Avenue, Frnt A
New York, NY 10003-5533

They Bar None (including the opposing team) and will treat you like family. A great place to hang out and meet other Vikings fans.

Bourbon Street
405 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10024-6209

Direct TV and Ninendo Wii (along with rounds of Bud) keeps young and old Vikings fans happy all night long. See if you can score in the games while the Vikings score on the field.

Griff’s
728 Columbia Street
Utica, NY 13502-3408

Griff’s the place to place to hang out, meet other Vikings fans, watch sports while having a snack.

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Are you in need of a free shower or bath in New York? Well, there are a few options that are available to you. Also, if you are having a problem in getting a shower or bath, you may want to consider a sponge bath as it can be an effective means for cleaning your body even though it is usually not as effective.

Beaches in New York
You can try to locate a beach in New York with free admission and that includes a free stall to grab a quick shower.

Shelters in New York
There are quite a few Shelters in New York. One can put you up for a night and have the option of taking a shower.

Precincts in New York
Police Precincts in New York will offer their restroom to the public to reduce the amount of “public urination” in the city so you can try to get a quick sponge bath in one.

Hostels in New York
Access to the showers are available at Hostels in New York and is included in your rates. For as low as US$26.00, you can get acces to a shared room and shared bathroom.

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What are tree lighting times for Rockefeller Center?

The Wednesday following Thanksgiving at 8:55 PM is the tentative time used for the lighting of the Rockefeller Center holiday tree. If one is not at the Rockefeller Center, they can see it illuminated on Television for five (5) minutes from 8:55 PM to 9:00 PM and replays during nightly news.

To see it in person, you are to be there as early as noon with clothing that will keep you comfortable in December’s weather.

In person, all visitors are able to see the tree illuminated for five (5) week between 5:30am – 11:30pm. On New Years Eve, however, it is shut off earlier (before 9:00 PM) to put more focus on the lowering of the New Years Eve ball and Christmas, it is illuminated for 24 hours.

The fifth week following the annual ceremony is the last week to see the tree illuminated as the in the week, the tree is taken down and recycled. The annual Christmas Tree Recycling allows The Boys Scouts of America to earn credits for Summer Camp, participation in high-adventure outing, vouchers for outdoor gear, as well as financing the Troop budget.

E: Erected – This is the day the “holiday” tree will be erected.
C: Ceremony – This is the first day the “holiday” tree will be illuminated.
F: Final – This is the last day the “holiday” tree will be illuminated.
R: Recycled – This is the day the “holiday” tree will be prepared for recycling.

2008:
E: Friday, November 14, 2008 (Confirmed)
C: Wednesday, December 3, 2008 (Confirmed)
F: Friday, January 9, 2008 (Confirmed)
R: Saturday, January 10, 2009 (Confirmed)

2009:
E: Thursday, November 12, 2009 (Confirmed)
C: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 (Confirmed)
F: Thursday, January 7, 2010 (Confirmed)
R: Friday, January 8, 2010 (Confirmed)

2010:
E: Thursday, November 11, 2010 (Tentative)
C: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 (Tentative)
F: Thursday, January 6, 2011 (Tentative)
R: Friday, January 7, 2011 (Tentative)

2011:
E: Thursday, November 10, 2010 (Tentative)
C: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 (Tentative)
F: Thursday, January 5, 2012 (Tentative)
R: Friday, January 6, 2012 (Tentative)

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The New York Production Guide (NYPG) is a spiral-bound film, commercial & video production directory, with over 15,000 listings of everything you would need to produce a commercial, film or video.

The New York Production Guide is New York-based, but is national in scope, listing many production sources throughout the country and is designed around the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) Bid Form.

To learn more, please visit NYPG.com.

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Below are Consolidated Laws of New York.
For details on the articles, please click here.

ABP Abandoned Property
AGM Agriculture & Markets
ABC Alcoholic Beverage Control
ACG Alternative County Government
ACA Arts and Cultural Affairs
BNK Banking
BVO Benevolent Orders
BSC Business Corporation
CAL Canal
CVP Civil Practice Law & Rules
CVR Civil Rights
CVS Civil Service
CCO Cooperative Corporations
COR Correction
CNT County
CPL Criminal Procedure
DCD Debtor & Creditor
DOM Domestic Relations
COM Economic Development Law
EDN Education
ELD Elder
ELN Election
EDP Eminent Domain Procedure
EML Employers’ Liability
ENG Energy
ENV Environmental Conservation
EPT Estates, Powers & Trusts
EXC Executive
GAS General Associations
GBS General Business
GCT General City
GCN General Construction
GMU General Municipal
GOB General Obligations
HAY Highway
IND Indian
ISC Insurance
JUD Judiciary
LAB Labor
LEG Legislative
LIE Lien
LLC Limited Liability Company Law
LFN Local Finance
MHY Mental Hygiene
MIL Military
MDW Multiple Dwelling
MRE Multiple Residence
MHR Municipal Home Rule
NAV Navigation
PPD New York State Printing and Public Documents
NPC Not-For-Profit Corporation
PAR Parks, recreation and historic preservation
PTR Partnership
PEN Penal
PEP Personal Property
PVH Private Housing Finance
PBA Public Authorities
PBB Public Buildings
PBH Public Health
PBG Public Housing
PBL Public Lands
PBO Public Officers
PBS Public Service
PML Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law
RRD Railroad
RAT Rapid Transit
RPP Real Property
RPA Real Property Actions & Proceedings
RPT Real Property Tax
RCO Religious Corporations
RSS Retirement & Social Security
REL Rural Electric Cooperative
SCC Second Class Cities
SOS Social Services
SWC Soil & Water Conservation Districts
STL State
SAP State Administrative Procedure Act
STF State Finance
STT State Technology
SLG Statute of Local Governments
TAX Tax
TWN Town
TRA Transportation
TCP Transportation Corporations
UCC Uniform Commercial Code
VAT Vehicle & Traffic
VIL Village
VAW Volunteer Ambulance Workers’ Benefit
VOL Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit
WKC Workers’ Compensation
Unconsolidated Laws
BSW Boxing, Sparring and Wrestling Ch. 912/20
BAT Bridges and Tunnels New York/New Jersey 47/31
CCT Cigarettes, Cigars, Tobacco 235/52
TRY City of Troy Issuance of Serial Bonds
DEA Defense Emergency Act 1951 784/51
DPN Development of Port of New York 43/22
ETP Emergency Tenant Protection Act 576/74
EHC Expanded Health Care Coverage Act 703/88
FEA NYS Financial Emergency Act for the city of NY 868/75
NYP NYS Project Finance Agency Act7/75
YFA Yonkers financial emergency act 103/84
YTS Yonkers income tax surcharge
FDC Facilities Development Corporation Act 359/68
GCM General City Model 772/66
LEH Local Emergency Housing Rent Control Act 21/62
ERL Emergency Housing Rent Control Law 274/46 337/61
LSA Lost and Strayed Animals 115/1894
MCF Medical Care Facilities Finance Agency 392/73
NYW N. Y. wine/grape 80/85
HHC New York City health and hospitals corporation act 1016/69
PCM Police Certain Municipalities 360/11
PNY Port of New York Authority 154/21
POA Port of Albany 192/25
PAB Private Activity Bond 47/90
RLA Regulation of Lobbying Act 1040/81
SNH Special Needs Housing Act 261/88
SCT Suffolk County Tax Act
TSF Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation Act
UDG Urban development guarantee fund of New York 175/68
UDA Urban Development Corporation Act 174/68
UDR Urban development research corporation act 173/68
NNY New, New York Bond Act 649/92
Court Acts
CTC Court of Claims
FCT Family Court
CCA New York City Civil Court
CRC New York City Criminal Court
SCP Surrogate’s Court Procedure
UCT Uniform City Court
UDC Uniform District Court
UJC Uniform Justice Court
Rules
CMA Assembly Rules
CMS Senate Rules
Miscellaneous
CNS Constitution (A#S#)
ADC New York City Administrative Code(NEW)
NYC New York City Charter