Archive for June, 2007

Accepted Payments on MTA Buses

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 [...]

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Obtain Working Permits in New York

Where can minors obtain Working Permits in New York? A work permit. A work permit is a certificate that allows minors in the State of New York to work legally. 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 [...]

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NY Minimum Wage for Food Service Workers

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 (Ex. waiters & waitresses)  who earn at least US$2.55 per hour in [...]

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Public Library Reciprocal Agreements

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 [...]

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Millennium Broadway Hotel

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 [...]

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The Pod Hotel New York

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 [...]

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Ratings & Reviews on New York Schools

Are you needing ratings and reviews on New York Schools? All the resources below are to  aid you in locating, reviewing and choosing the right (preschool, elementary, middle or high) school for public or private education. GreatSchools.org On GreatSchools.org, you can compare K-12 school ratings in New York State and nationwide to find and choose the right preschool, elementary, middle or [...]

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Public Urination in New York

Are you or someone you know in trouble for public urination in New York? Public urination (the violating of the NYS Health Code 153.09 or 116-18 of the New York City Administrative Code) can be a minor or serious charge depending on how the summons was issued. §153.09 Throwing or dropping offensive matter into streets, public places, [...]

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Tips to Follow When Taking a NYC Train

Here are few good tips to follow when taking a New York City train to know before boarding and during your tips. Use the Restroom. A train runs on rails and if the tracks in front are blocked (debris, derailed train, etc) or the subway line is having signal problems, you will be stuck on your train until [...]

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Auto Donations in New York

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 [...]

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The CityPASS

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 [...]

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The Explorer Pass

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 [...]

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The New York Pass

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 [...]

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Black Friday Shopping in New York

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 [...]

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Manhattan and Gloucester County College

Do you need to travel between Manhattan and Gloucester County College? Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct bus or direct train between Manhattan and Gloucester County College. So, can you still 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 [...]

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Minnesota Vikings Sports Bars in NY

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 after the game. Barfly Inc 244 Third Avenue New York, NY 10010-7435 This bar is cool… This bar [...]

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Free Shower or Bath in New York

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 [...]

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Tree Lighting Times at Rockefeller Center

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 [...]

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New York Production Guide

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 [...]

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Consolidated Laws of New York

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 [...]

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Romantic Places in Central Park

Are you planning to propose in Central Park to that special person in your life or need a quiet yet romanic spot for a few hours? Below are romantic places in Central Park for you to try. * On a Carriage or Horseback Ride [map] * On The Great Lawn [map] * On The Lake [map] * At Cherry Hill [map] [...]

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New York’s Official State Fish

What is New York’s Official State Fish? Well, there are fresh-water and saltwater that you need to consider. The Trout The Brook or Speckled Trout is the official fresh-water fish of the State of New York. Along with New York, The brook trout is the state fish of New Hampshire, Michigan, Virginia, New Jersey, North [...]

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Troy, New York and Newark, New Jersey

How can one travel between Troy, New York and Newark, New Jersey using public transportation? Well, the first thing that you should know is the City of Troy is one of the areas in New York that has instituted curfews on those who are seventeen (17) and under who are within two thousand (2,000) feet of a school building during school [...]

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Transferring a Drivers License to New York

Are you planning on transferring a drivers license to New York? Drivers From the US or Canada Who Move to NYS NYS recognizes valid driver licenses held by residents of other US states, US territories and Federal districts and Canadian provinces. If you become a resident of NYS, you must apply for a NYS driver [...]

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2011 Federal Holidays in New York

Friday, December 31, 2010* New Year’s Day Monday, January 17 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 21** Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 30 Memorial Day Monday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 5 Labor Day Monday, October 10 Columbus Day Friday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day Monday, December 26*** Christmas [...]

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2010 Federal Holidays in New York

Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 18 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 15* Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 31 Memorial Day Monday, July 5** Independence Day Monday, September 6 Labor Day Monday, October 11 Columbus Day Thursday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 25 Thanksgiving Day Friday, December 24*** Christmas Day [...]

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2009 Federal Holidays in New York

Thursday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 19 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 16* Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Friday, July 3** Independence Day Monday, September 7 Labor Day Monday, October 12 Columbus Day Wednesday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Friday, December 25 Christmas Day [...]

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2008 Federal Holidays in New York

Tuesday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 21 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 18* Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Friday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 1 Labor Day Monday, October 13 Columbus Day Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, December 25 Christmas Day [...]

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2007 Federal Holidays in New York

Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 15 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday, February 19* Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 3 Labor Day Monday, October 8 Columbus Day Monday, November 12** Veterans Day Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day [...]

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JanSport Products in New York

Are you looking for JanSport Products in New York? Below are locations that you may check out for travel backpacks. The Luggage Source 1359 Broadway (between West 36th & 37th Streets) New York, NY 10018 Station: 34th Street – Penn Station: 1/2/3 34th Street – Herald Square: B/D/F/N/Q/R/V/W Times Square – 42nd Street: 7/N/Q/R/S/W The Luggage [...]

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Lombardi’s Pizza

Have you been to Lombardi’s Pizza? Started in 1905, Lombardi’s Pizza is a place to go for a great pizza pie. Lombardi’s Pizza 32 Spring Street (between Mott & Mulberry Street) New York, NY 10012-4173 [video] Lombardi’s Pizza feature outdoor seating (weather permitting) and also a lower lever where locals can hide from the touristy [...]

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