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New
York City:
Insider Tips, FAQs & Links |
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New York City is serviced by 3 major airports: La
Guardia, JFK and Newark. Some of the busiest airports in the world,
serving most airlines! Click here for more information:
http://www.nyctourist.com/travel_airports.htm
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NY Airport Service Express Bus (718)
875 8200
City Line Limo
http://www.citylinelimo.com/
Phone: 718 205 4254 or 917 687 1588 or 347 386 2760
Fax: 718 205 7002 or 718 505 4656
Express HotLine: 866 505 4656
Reservation@CityLineLimo.com
ETS Air Shuttle
(718)
221-5341
Please see this website for more information:
http://www.nyctourist.com/travel_airports.htm
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Please see
this website for more information:
http://www.nyctourist.com/travel_airports.htm
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City Line Limo
http://www.citylinelimo.com/
Phone: 718 205 4254 or 917 687 1588 or 347 386 2760
Fax: 718 205 7002 or 718 505 4656
Express HotLine: 866 505 4656
Reservation@CityLineLimo.com
Please see this website for more information:
http://www.nyctourist.com/travel_airports.htm
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Dollar Rent A Car:
http://www.destinationcoupons.com/New_York/NYC/Car_Dollar/rental.asp
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Intercity Bus
Transportation |
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Please see this website for LOTS of
information for just the area of New York that you are visiting:
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/
The main bus terminal is located at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Eight
to Ninth Avenues between West 40th and 42nd streets, phone: (212) 564 8484
or (212) 643 8469.
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Subways Public
Transportation |
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See the links below for information on the subway systems
in New York City:
http://www.newyorktransportation.com/limo/subway.html
http://home.nyc.gov/html/dot/home.html
http://www.nysubway.com/
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January Average Low: 26˚F,
Average High: 39˚ F.
July Average Low: 70˚ F, Average High: 85˚ F.
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New York City is 54 feet above Sea Level.
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Health tips associated with New York City involve high smog
levels. Keep yourself informed by watching the local news or listening to
the local radio station for updates. Other help tips include remembering
to wear sunscreen or protection, even in the winter. The sun can reflect
off of the snow and cause a nasty burn. Hint for the ladies: some face
foundations come with SPF in them.
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(212) or (718)
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It is highly recommended that you change your money before
coming to the states, if traveling from a foreign country. Exchanging
money at the airport can be very expensive. Look for major bank chains
that provide this service. Ask at your hotel or visitors information
office.
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For current, up to date information, please visit the
following websites:
http://www.nycroads.com/
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Roads get rather congested with traffic. It is highly
recommended to park and ride and use public transportation.
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New York City is a large city where you should
exercise caution. There are many homeless people throughout the city, so
don't be alarmed if you're approached for spare change. Use common sense.
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Local Tourist Information Office |
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The New York City Convention and Visitors
Bureau has an information center at 810 Seventh Ave.. Maps in six
languages and visitors guides are available for free! Phone: (212) 484
1200. For literature, call: (212) 397 8222 or (800) 692 8474.
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FAQ
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"How do I get tickets to the David Letterman Show?" Ken -
San Diego
"To request 2 tickets, send a postcard with your name, address and
daytime & evening phone numbers to:
Late Show Tickets The Ed Sullivan Theater 1697
Broadway New York, NY 10019
Two (2) tickets per postcard. Please send in only one postcard--multiple
requests will be discarded. The minimum age to attend The Late Show is
18. Due to the volume of ticket requests, it may not be possible to
award tickets to everyone. Please be aware that the waiting time might
be in excess of 9 months. Late Show tapings are Monday thru Wednesday at
5:30pm and Thursday at 4:30 and 7pm.
STAND-BY TICKET POLICY
Stand-by tickets are available on the day of the show only by calling
(212) 247-6497 at 11:00am. The phones will be answered until the
allocation is gone, at which time you will receive a recording. Only 2
tickets will be issued per caller and the recipient must have
identification to match the name given when calling in."
(http://www.nyctourist.com/tvshows.htm,
11-06-03)
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For a great video to help you plan your trip
to New York, go to :
http://electronictours.net/
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