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1. HI-NY general information and guidelines
   HI – NY General Information Alcohol – Absolutely NO alcohol allowed on the premises, indoors or outdoors. Please see nightlife board next to elevator on ground floor for local bar & club information. Cicoria Bros. Café – Serves light meals, beverages and snacks. Op ...
2. How do I get to Newark Airport from the hostel?
   Taxi- The cost is at least $50 not including bridge tolls (an additional 10 dolars). Cash only. Security can call ahead for taxis to the airport. Travel time is anywhere from 20-45 minutes, or even longer during peak hours. NJ Transit Train - $2.50 subway, $12.00 train + airtrain. 1 downtow ...
3. How do I get to JFK from the hostel?
   Taxi- The price is at least $50 not including bridge tolls and surcharge, depending on number of people and baggage. Security calls ahead for taxis to the airport. Travel time is approximately 40-60 minutes, longer for peak hours. Subway and AirTrain- The price is $2.50 for single fare OR $ ...
4. What are Empire State Building hours, directions and ticket prices?
   Empire State Building It's no longer the world's tallest skyscraper, but the classic Art Deco architecture and rich history makes the 102-story Empire State Building a must for tourists to see. Built in 1931, the 1,454 foot tall building has two observatories - an exterior observatory on t ...
5. How do I get to Chinatown?
   Take 1 train downtown to 42nd Street/Times Square. Transfer to R train downtown. Get off at Canal St; walk east on Canal and south to East Broadway.
6. How do I get tickets for the Statue of Liberty?
   How do I get tickets for the crown? Crown reservations may be made through the Statue Cruises Web site at www.statuecruises.com or by phone at 877- LADY-TIX (877-523-9849). Crown tickets may be reserved up to 1 year in advance. (Example: Tickets for travel on September 1, 2010 will become avail ...
7. Where is a car rental?
   AAMCAR (800) 722-6923 (212) 222-8500 303 West 96th Street (Bet. West End Ave. and Riverside Drive) New York Rent-A-Car (212) 222-0901 963 Columbus Avenue (107th Street) Enterprise Rent-A-Car (212) 873-7474 147 West 83rd Street (between Amsterdam & Columbus Avenues) Manhattan Rent-A-Car ( ...
8. Where can I upload digital photos?
   CVS Photo Center 96th and Amsterdam Duane Reade Broadway Ave. bet. 103rd Street and 102nd Street Rite Aid Broadway Ave. 104th Street
9. Where are nearby movie theaters and showtimes?
   AMC Loews 84th St: 84th and Broadway (212)877-3892 Sony Lincoln Square: 68th and Broadway (212)336-5020 Clearview 62nd: Broadway and 62nd St (212)752-0709 There is two theaters in Times Square you may want to visit: Both are on 42nd Street bet. 7th and 8th Avenues, across the street from ...
10. Where are electronics stores?
    Radio Shack – 103 and Broadway. Walk one block west from hostel and cross Broadway. Best Buy – 23rd Street bet. Broadway and 6th Ave. Take 1train downtown to 42nd St. Transfer to N/R to 23rd Street. Cameras – B&H – 34th St. & 9th Ave. Take C downtown to 34th Str ...
11. Where are indoor climbing walls in New York?
    1. City Climbers Club (AKA 59th Street Gym) 533 West 59th St. (between 10th and 11th) New York, New York 10019 (212) 974-2250 or 408-0277 http://www.cityclimbersclub.com Location: The City Climbers Club is within the "59 West" NYC Parks Department Recreation Center at: 533 W 59th St, 100 ...
12. Where are consulates in NYC?
    Consulate General of Afghanistan 360 Lexington Ave., 11th Floor Phone: 212-972-2276 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Consulate General of Argentina 12 West 56th St. Phone: 212-603-0400 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-1 pm and 2-5 pm Consulate General of Australia 150 East 42nd St., 34th Floor Phone: 212-351-650 ...
13. What is the nearest post office and its hours?
    104th Street between Amsterdam and Broadway. Hours: MO 08:00-06:00PM TU 08:00-06:00PM WE 08:00-06:00PM TH 08:00-08:00PM FR 08:00-07:00PM SA 08:00-04:00PM
14. What is Governer's Island and how do I get there?
    Governors Island is open to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 30 through October 11 for the 2009 season. There are events, activities and performances planned for every weekend. The ferry ride and admission to Governors Island are FREE! With more than five miles of car-fre ...
15. What is Staten Island Ferry hours/directions?
    The Staten Island Ferry is FREE! Take 1 train downtown to last stop - South Ferry. Staten Island Ferry runs out of Battery Park. From Staten Island (St. George terminal) From Manhattan (South Ferry) Not available Monday mornings Not available Monday mornings AM rush hour ...
16. Where can I rent rollerblades?
    Address: 120 West 72nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves. Directions: Take 1 train downtown to "72nd Street." Phone: (212) 787-3911 Hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Saturday: 10am-8pm Sunday: 10pm-6pm
17. Where can I rent a car?
    Dollar Rent-a-car 1-800-800-4000 156 W. 54th St. bet. 6th & 7th Ave. Hertz (212)486-3665 210 W. 77th St. @ Amsterdam Avis 1-800-917-2847 216 W. 76th St AAMCAR (800) 722-6923 (212) 222-8500 303 West 96th Street (West End Avenue) New York Rent-A-Car (212) 222-0901 963 Columbus Avenue (107t ...
18. Where can I rent a bicycle?
    Where can I rent a bicycle? Bike Heaven 212 230 1919 mybikeheaven@yahoo.com 348 East 62nd Street (between First and Second Avenues) Hours: Mon-Fri 10 AM-7 PM, Sat-Sun 9 AM-5 PM Price: $40/24 hrs, $30/day, $6/hour Type of Rentals: hybrid, mountain Champion Bicycles 212 662 2690 896 Amsterdam Ave ...
19. Where can I park a car?
    On the street - READ SIGNS CAREFULLY! GARAGES Yorkshire Garage 212-865-2314 West 108th bet Amsterdam & Columbus Rapid Parking 212-663-2400 West 102nd bet. Amsterdam & Broadway Oliantha Garage 212-749-8719 West 107th bet. Amsterdam & Columbus
20. Where can I get discount Broadway Tickets?
    Information Desk has various discount coupons, redeemed by calling phone number on coupon or at show's box office. Times Square Located "under the red steps" In Father Duffy Square on Broadway and 47th Street. Hours: For evening performances: Monday - Saturday: 3pm - 8pm Sundays: 3pm until ...