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Below are umbrella restrictions in New York that will be helpful on a rainy or very sunny day where an umbrella is recomended. It will also be helpful to know along with the umbrella etiquettes for New York City. Don’t have an umbrella? If you plan to order one soon, the Nubrella may the the rain protection you [...]
May 17th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
2010 Spring Break Recess (which includes Good Friday, Easter and Passover) will start tomorrow from March 29, 2010 through April 6, 2010 for New York public schools. Enjoy your nine (9) wonderful days at clubs having teen bashes and other events in the area. Join us in our New York Forum if you have any [...]
March 28th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
What are some 3-digit numbers in New York State? Please see below for a list numbers that will answer your questions. While reviewing the list, please do not confuse the 3-digit numbers for area codes (which are also 3-digits in length) that are used on cell phones and landlines. 0-1-1 011 (or 0-1-1) is used in New [...]
March 27th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Can you park free at hotels in New York? Normally, you would get a laugh as a response from the person(s) you asked but here are a few hidden gems that are available to you in the State of New York. Travel Inn Hotel – New York 515 West 42nd Street (Between 10th & 11th [...]
March 26th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Looking for local MTA MetroCard Merchants? If you need to get your hands on MetroCards, they are available at machines and all local merchants in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, New Jersey and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester. If you are in New Jersey, you can also pick them up in Jersey [...]
March 25th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
March 4th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Once a user register on the New York Forum, the system retains the personalized information for future visits. Users have the option to receive an email notification immediately after a response is submitted to their query. The members also have the ability to send private message to each other using the feature of the community. [...]
February 18th, 2010 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 Neighborhood:- Midtown East Bank [...]
November 9th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Where can you find 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 (5-8 minutes in length) epic 4-D adventure explores some of the world’s richest coral reefs and [...]
November 8th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 Neighborhood:- Lower East Side [...]
November 7th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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. 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 [...]
November 6th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Looking for observation decks in New York? If you want to skip that helicopter or skyride, 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 [...]
November 5th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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. Pay Per Ride MetroCards Unlike the Unlimited Ride MetroCards, Pay Per Ride MetroCards can be shared up to four (4) people making [...]
November 4th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
November 3rd, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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, [...]
November 2nd, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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. Join us in our New York Forum [...]
November 1st, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Are there rules for minors at the Walden Galleria? Yes! The Walden Galleria (along with Carousel Center in Syracuse) 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 [...]
October 10th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
October 8th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 (double in some cases) more expensive on the train adding to your commute budget so schedule sufficient [...]
October 7th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How long does it take to process fingerprints for a work permit? Well, minors in school who need a summer job will need other certain to obtain Working Permits in New York while immgrants permits takes up to twelve (12) weeks by the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and USCIS (US Citizenship & Immigration Services). USIS will [...]
October 6th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 for a live person, dial 311. Are you located outside of New York City? If so, please use [...]
October 5th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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. Taxi: Do you have deep pockets or is coming with a toddler? Well, you may need a taxi for the trip. Fares will cost (quotes) US$30.00 and up [...]
October 4th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
October 3rd, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
How does one get from Penn Station, NY to Atlantic City, NJ? Well, it depends on the day of the week thay 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 (Friday [...]
October 2nd, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 have use these methods to purchase a from a ticket window or ticket machine and not on the bus or subway (A/C/E) you plan to take to your destination. Join us in [...]
September 30th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
September 1st, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
August 28th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
Do you need to know the Sunrise and Sunset Times in New York? For a custom sunrise and sunset calendar, you will want to 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 the State of New York. An extra benefit [...]
August 27th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
August 26th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 to Manhattan with a connection to the LIRR or Subway Trains. Once you have gotten to Manhattan, [...]
August 25th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off
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 [...]
August 24th, 2009 | Posted in City & State Guide | Comments Off