Archive for May, 2007
Are you looking for New York hotels with free or complimentary breakfast? Below are a few places that are available to you on your stay in New York. Chelsea International Hostel 251 West 20th Street New York, NY 10011 1-212-647-0010 The Chelsea International Hostel on West 20th Street offers free breakfast to their guest. Clarion [...]
May 31st, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you planning to take a vacation to New York in December? Below are places that are opened and closed on Christmas in New York to help make the best experience possible. If a location is open, please note that it may have a delay opening and early close. Brooklyn Museum The Brooklyn Museum is unfortunately closed on [...]
May 30th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you flying to New York and is seeking Shuttles for New York City? If you have a flight landing or leaving from John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), there are quite a few shuttles to get you around. GO Airlink Shuttle The GO Airlink Shuttle (a TIA Member) offers [...]
May 29th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Will you be driving in Canada using a New York Drivers License? If so, here are some things that you will need to know. Insurance Auto insurance issued in New York is also valid for use in Canada as long as you remain a tourist. As, with the drivers license, you must convert it if [...]
May 28th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you flying to New York and is seeking Shuttles for New York City? If you have a flight landing or leaving from John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), there are quite a few shuttles to get you around. GO Airlink Shuttle The GO Airlink Shuttle (a TIA Member) offers [...]
May 27th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
The day has arrived and it is time to take your written test for your permit to drive. Below are the requirements for passing the written test. Do I need to make an appointment? You are not required to make an appointment to take the written test but need to arrive with sufficient time to take the [...]
May 26th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you flying to New York and is seeking Shuttles for New York City? If you have a flight landing or leaving from John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), there are quite a few shuttles to get you around. GO Airlink Shuttle The GO Airlink Shuttle (a TIA Member) offers [...]
May 25th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you interested in geocaching? Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called “geocaches” or “caches”) anywhere in the world. The game is played in the State of New York and below are latitudes & longitudes [...]
May 24th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 passes, 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 [...]
May 23rd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
If you are planning a trip to New York City, here are some New York City Acronyms that you will see and hear before and during your trip. This will make it easier to know what the locals are saying to you. Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or [...]
May 22nd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
While in New York, you should know certain tips to follow when taking a New York City Train. Below are radio codes you may hear used during an emergency in the NYCTA Radio Code Signal System. NYCTA Radio Codes Code Description 12 – 1 EMERGENCY – CLEAR THE AIR 12 – 2 FIRE OR SMOKE [...]
May 21st, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Do you need to find warrants in New York? Well, if you believe you have an outstanding warrant out for your arrest for a moving or parking violation, you should STOP driving until you can appear at your local Department of Motor Vehicle. Why? Warrants of arrest do not have an expiration date and eventually catch up [...]
May 20th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you looking for hotels near NYU Medical Center? Well, you are not the only one who has had this question on their minds so we checked out the area around the New York University Medical Center and here is what we discovered. Envoy Club 377 East 33rd Street (Between 1st & 2nd Avenue) New York, [...]
May 19th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
One of the beloved events in New York are the Tree Lighting Ceremonies in New York. There are always disagreements on what the ceremony should be called (the “lighting of the Christmas Tree” or “lighting of the Holiday Tree”) but one thing that they can all agree on is that is it a magical event not to be missed. As [...]
May 18th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
You are in New York State and need to get from Queens to the Bronx Zoo. 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. Once there, exit the Q44 Bus and take twenty (20) minutes to walk a few [...]
May 17th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you flying to New York and is seeking Shuttles for New York City? If you have a flight landing or leaving from John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), there are quite a few shuttles to get you around. GO Airlink Shuttle The GO Airlink Shuttle (a TIA Member) offers [...]
May 16th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How close is Fao Schwarz to Penn Station in New York? Very close and that helps it to be on the list of the sightseeing spots in Midtown, New York and is a favorite of kids and adults as well. Locals and visitors of New York like to visit Fao Schwarz as it is a great [...]
May 15th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Below are payments for New York Taxi Cabs. If you will be in the State of New York, you will be pleased to know that your taxi cab will accept cash, credit and debit cards for your fare. While planning your trip, please note that five (5) passengers are allowed in a van and four [...]
May 14th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you trying to call a person or business in the State of New York? Well, you will need to know their 10-digit phone number to properly contact them. In the past, one could dial the last seven digits of a phone number but the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) made this a requirement. Below is [...]
May 13th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you a visiting the City of New York (NYC) and is in need of hourly rate hotels in New York? Well, you are not the only one. If you are visiting New York the following resources will be helpful. Some visitors occasionally have up to eight hours to catch their connecting flight so they [...]
May 12th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are you looking for places to get married in New York? Well, you could not pick a better state to get married in as New York has may wonderful places to get married in the Summer, Autumn (Fall), Winter and Spring. Once you and your partner have met the New York marriage requirements, take a [...]
May 11th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
There are times that you will need access to shelters in New York if you are having problems locating low rent appartments. Below is a list of accomodations that will be helpful for toddlers, teens, adults and seniors. Please note that starting in May 2009, New York City officials will start to charge shelter residents up [...]
May 10th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Do you need to get to Irving Plaza from Penn Station in New York? Well, it is fairly easy to get to as Irving Plaza which is approximately a mile from Penn Station. To get there, some walking is required. For your safety, please do not have your cell phone or music player at your [...]
May 9th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Looking for Sightseeing Tours in New York? New York Tours makes it easy for you to get the most from sightseeing in New York City. For reservations, call Toll Free: 1-800-208-4421 or visit www.nytours.us Below are the Tour Types that are available. Acrobat Shows on Broadway Airplane Tours from New York Airport Shuttles in New [...]
May 8th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Do you have clothing that you need to buy, sell or exchange for other items such as accessories or furniture? If so, you may want to seek out a vintage or consigment shop in New York. A consignment shop is a store that offers the buying and selling of used goods through consignment sale. The benefit is [...]
May 7th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
During November on the fourth Thursday of the month, Macy’s Department store holds an annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Each year, people flock from everywhere to witness the three-hour event (which starts at 9:00 AM) even though it is televised by NBC (and other local networks) as they love to see it [...]
May 6th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
You are planning a trip and will be visiting some romantic places in New York. While on your trip, you may feel like proposing to that special person in your life but would you be able to get married? Yes! Whether you are a Citizen or Non-U.S. Citizen, you are still allowed to get married [...]
May 5th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Ocassionally, you will need to visit New Jersey. Below is a list of buses that are available and ticket agents. Need directions? We are glad to help. Join us in our New York Forum if you have any comments or questions. 1 NEWARK – JERSEY CITY Irvington, Newark, Kearny, Jersey City 2 JERSEY CITY – SECAUCUS [...]
May 4th, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
The World Trade Center is one of the most visited area from Times Square. To get from Times Square to World Trade Center, you may take the downtown 2/3 express to Park Place, which is connects to Chambers Street on the A/C and World Trade Center on (E) train. Another option to get there is to take [...]
May 3rd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
To get from John F. Kennedy Airport to Times Square, you could hop into an expensive taxi and spend at least US$45.00 from JFK to Times Square. Rides in a taxi from JFK to Manhatan is a flat fee of US$45.00 plus tolls and a tip (10% to 20%) for the driver. To save some money for [...]
May 2nd, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
You are planning a trip and will be visiting some romantic places in New York. While on your trip, you may feel like proposing to that special person in your life but would you be permitted to get married? Absolutely! Even though you are a Non-U.S. Citizen, you are still allowed to get married in New [...]
May 1st, 2007 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off