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Visitor Tips and NYC Telephones.
Orienting Yourself
New York City has five boroughs – the Bronx, Brooklyn,
Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island – that are linked by a
series of bridges, tunnels, and ferries. Manhattan is an island;
the Bronx is north of Manhattan and on the mainland; Queens and
Brooklyn are on the Western tip of Long Island, which stretches
east into the Atlantic Ocean. See Maps
& Neighborhoods for more information.
Streets in Manhattan (13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles wide at
its widest), run east-west and ascend in numerical order going
north from Houston Street. Below Houston, streets have their own
names.
Fifth Avenue divides Manhattan into East Side and West Side;
street addresses increase with their distance west and east from
Fifth Avenue, usually by 100 per block.
Midtown is Manhattan’s main business district. Downtown
(below 14th Street) contains Greenwich Village, SoHo, TriBeCa,
and the Wall Street financial district. Downtown can also mean
south of wherever you happen to be at the moment; uptown refers
to all points north. If you’re at 14th Street and your
destination is 50th Street, you’ll be traveling uptown to get
to Midtown.
Approximately 20 north-south blocks equal a mile.
As a general rule, traffic is one-way going east on
even-numbered streets, one-way going west on odd-numbered
streets. Main east-west streets are two-way and some smaller
streets don't follow this rule.
Sixth Avenue is formally named Avenue of the Americas; both
terms are used.
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Money
The Dollar
The basic unit of U.S. currency is the dollar, which is divided
into 100 cents. The copper penny is the smallest denomination (1
cent); the following are silver: the nickel (5 cents), the dime
(10 cents), and the quarter (25 cents). There are 50 cent- and
$1 coins, but they are rare. Paper money comes in denominations
of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100. All these bills are green
and the same size.
Currency Exchange
Banks have the most favorable rates, however, exchanging
currency in NYC is not as simple as in most European countries
because many banks are not equipped to handle foreign exchange
transactions and exchange offices are not easy to find. There
are currency-exchange booths in airports; some hotels will
change currency; you can buy traveler's checks in U.S. dollars
before you arrive (traveler's checks are widely accepted); you
can take out money at cash machines (automatic teller machines -
ATMs); and of course, you can use credit cards to charge items
and get a cash advance. In general, U.S. banks will not cash a
personal check for you unless you have an account at that bank.
You must have photo identification to change amounts more than
$1,000 and you must fill out a form.
Money
Map, Inc. is the world's first comprehensive guide to
finding ATMs, banks, currency exchange, check cashing, wire
transfer services, and all things money-related.
The following companies can change currency:
American
Express Travel Related Services Nine locations
throughout the city.
The
Chase Manhattan Bank Exchange currency at any of 500
branches.
Ruesch
International Currency exchange.
Thomas
Cook Currency Services, Inc. One of the world's leading
providers of retail foreign exchange products and services. Open
seven days a week with extended hours.
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Metric Conversions
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Inches |
.394 |
| Meters |
Feet
Inches
Miles
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3.282
39.97
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| Kilometers |
Feet
Yards
Miles
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3281
1093
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| Miles |
Kilometers |
1.609 |
| Yards
| Meters
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| Kilogram |
Pound |
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| Liters |
Quarts |
1.1 |
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Liters
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.946 |
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New
International Visitor Screening Program
Customs &
Duties Arriving in the United States
Non-U.S. residents ages 21 and older may import into the
United States 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2 kilograms of
tobacco, 1 liter of alcohol, and gifts worth $100. Meat
products, seeds, plants, and fruits are prohibited. For
additional information, see the U.S.
Customs Service web site.
Electric
Currents
Throughout the United States, we use electric currents of
110V, 60Hz. Converters are available in hardware stores,
houseware stores, and department stores throughout the city.
Taxes
New York City's 8.625% sales tax applies to almost
everything you can buy retail, including restaurant meals.
Clothing and footwear under $110, prescription drugs, and
non-prepared food bought in grocery stores are exempt from
sales tax. Sales tax applies to hotel rooms, plus a 5% hotel
tax and $2 hotel fee per room per night.
Tipping
A 15%-20% tip is standard for waiters, taxi drivers,
bartenders, and hairdressers. Coat-checkers usually expect
$1; bellhops and porters should get 50 cents to $1 per bag;
hotel maids should get about $1 per day. On package tours,
conductors and drivers usually get $10 per day from the
whole group. For local sightseeing tours, you might want to
tip the driver-guide $1. Theater ushers do not expect tips.
Holidays
Major national holidays include New Year's Day (Jan. 1);
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day (3rd Mon. in Jan.); President's
Day (3rd Mon. in Feb.); Memorial Day (last Mon. in May);
Independence Day (July 4); Labor Day (1st Mon. in Sept.);
Thanksgiving Day (4th Thurs. in Nov.); Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day (Dec. 24 and 25); and New Year's Eve (Dec.
31).
Smoking
As of March 30, 2003 smoking is prohibited in most
indoor public spaces, including restaurants and bars. (Some
restaurants with outdoor dining may set aside part of that
space to accommodate smokers.) You can’t smoke in taxis or
on buses or subways.
Information from the Department of Health
Exempted
restaurants, clubs, and bars
Weather
Current
weather
| NYC
Weather Averages |
| Month |
Temperature
Ranges |
| January |
26-38F |
-03-03C |
| February |
27-40F |
-03-04C |
| March |
34-49F |
01-09C |
| April |
44-61F |
07-16C |
| May |
53-72F |
12-22C |
| June |
63-80F |
17-27C |
| July |
68-85F |
20-29C |
| August |
67-84F |
19-29C |
| September |
60-77F |
16-25C |
| October |
50-66F |
10-19C |
| November |
41-54F |
05-12C |
| December |
31-42F |
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Some people think that Manhattan and New York
City are synonymous, but they are not. Manhattan
is only one of the five boroughs that make up New York City; the
others are the Bronx,
Brooklyn,
Queens,
and Staten
Island. There's much to see and do in the other boroughs
but exploring Manhattan thoroughly could take weeks in itself.
Click on the interactive map below to fully explore the island
of Manhattan. There are so many neighborhoods each with its own
attractions and style. See the left navigation for details. To
find the cross streets of a particular address, use the handy NYC
street finder.
Learn how to use the interactive map
If you experience problems using our map,
please click
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About
the Bronx Zoo
Welcome to the world's greatest zoo - the
Bronx Zoo! As the flagship of the largest network of metropolitan zoos
in the country, the Bronx Zoo is the heart of the Wildlife
Conservation Society and our work to save wildlife and wild places
around the globe.
With award-winning, cutting-edge exhibits featuring
over 4,000 animals, there is no other zoo in the world that offers the
diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned expertise that assures a
rewarding experience and the knowledge that visitors can make a
difference in the world around them.
Whether you're nose-to-nose with Western lowland
gorillas in our famous Congo
Gorilla Forest , spotting snow leopards in our naturalistic
Himalayan
Highlands Habitat, or experiencing almost an acre of an indoor
Asian rain forest, you're always within roaring distance
of the world's most amazing wildlife. In the end, you'll
know that your admission fees went to a conservation organization that
has more expert researchers in the field than any other. Together,
we're making a difference.
Until we see you at the zoo… have fun exploring our site!
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Carnegie Hall
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The largest hall at Carnegie Hall, dedicated the
Isaac Stern Auditorium in 1996, has been the premier classical
music performance space in the United States since its opening
in 1891, showcasing the world's greatest soloists, conductors,
and ensembles. Throughout its century-plus history, it
has also hosted important jazz events, historic lectures,
noted educational forums, and much more. Designed by architect
and cellist William Burnett Tuthill and renovated in 1986, the
auditorium's striking curvilinear design allows the stage to
become a focal point embraced by five levels of seating, which
accommodates up to 2,804. The auditorium's renowned acoustics
have made it a favorite of audiences and performers alike.
"It has been said that the hall itself is an
instrument," said the late Isaac Stern. "It takes
what you do and makes it larger than life."
Located on the third floor of Carnegie Hall, the Joan
and Sanford I. Weill Recital Hall is an intimate auditorium
ideal for recitals, chamber music concerts, symposia,
discussions, master classes, and more. Seating 268 people, the
elegant auditorium evokes a Belle Epoque salon and is
"remarkable for the symmetry of its proportions and the
beauty of its decorations," according to a review from
1891, when the hall was known as the Chamber Music Hall. In
1986, the Chamber Music Hall was renamed in recognition of the
generosity of the Chairman of the Board of Carnegie Hall,
Sanford I. Weill, and his wife, Joan.
The new Judy and Arthur Zankel Hall opened in
September 2003 as the site of a broad spectrum of performing
and educational events. When it first opened its doors In
1891, Carnegie Hall comprised three auditoriums: the Main
Hall, the Chamber Music Hall, and the Recital Hall,
located underneath the Main Hall. The Recital Hall was leased
to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1895 and was used
as a theater by various groups until the early 1960s, when it
was converted to a cinema. In 1997, a process began to reclaim
the space for its original purpose, and construction began to
create a versatile auditorium generally seating 599, with
alternate stage configurations of different capacities.
Zankel Hall is named in honor of the generosity of Carnegie
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Statue of Liberty
Due to improvements and ongoing construction
upgrades currently in progress, the Statue of Liberty remains closed
until further notice. The grounds of Liberty Island are open. Updates
regarding the Statue's re-opening will be posted on this site as they
occur. Individual inquiries regarding when the Statue will re-open
cannot be answered as no date for re-opening has been set.
Located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor,
the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the
people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the
most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy. The Statue
of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a
National Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively
restored in time for her spectacular centennial on July 4, 1986.
Liberty Island is federal property located within the territorial
jurisdiction of the State of New York.
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Ellis Island is currently fully open. Visitors can experience the
Ellis Island Immigration Museum, including its thousands of sqaure
feet of exhibition space, movie theaters, book shop and restaurant.
The American Family Immigration History Center, operated by the Statue
of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, is also open.
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CONEY
ISLAND TOURISM
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TO GET TO CONEY ISLAND
Coney Island USA is located at 1208 Surf Avenue, at the
corner of West 12th Street.
By
Train:
Take the F, Q or W trains to Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island (the
last stop) We recommend you consult the MTA
website to check for any service changes before planning
your trip to Coney Island. Due to station renovations, the W
train is the only train that now goes direct to the Stillwell
Avenue station. All other trains end a few stops away and offer
shuttle bus service to Stillwell Ave.
By Car:
Take the Belt Parkway to exit 6. Head south on Cropsey Avenue to
West 17th Street. Keyspan Park and the Parachute Jump will be in
front of you on Surf Avenue. Parking is available along most
streets. There are commercial parking lots on West 17th Street
and West 12th Street between Mermaid and Surf, West 15th Street
between the Boardwalk and Surf and on Neptune Avenue between
West 12th and Stillwell Avenue.
AMUSEMENT
PARK AREA
Coney
Island is made up of many different rides and attractions. Some
of the major attractions are:
Fireworks
on the Beach take place every Friday during the Summer at 9:30pm
thanks to Astroland, Deno's Wonder Wheel Park, Turkey Hill and
Keyspan park.
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Ellis Island was incorporated as part of the
Statue of Liberty National Monument on May 11, 1965. Between 1892 and
1954, approximately 12 million steerage and third class steamship
passengers who entered the United States through the port of New York
were legally and medically inspected at Ellis Island. Reopened on
September 10, 1990 after a massive restoration, the Main Building on
Ellis Island is now a museum dedicated to the history of immigration
and the important role this island claimed during the mass migration
of humanity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Ellis Island is Federal property within the shared territorial
jurisdiction of the States of New York and New Jersey.
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When you walk up to the desk in the main lobby, expect the person at
the Information Desk to smile and say, "Welcome to The Empire
State Building! How may I help you?"
In that same manner, we want you to know that we will make every
effort to answer your questions, respond to your comments and react to
your needs during your visit to the building. It is critical that your
Internet experience with us be every bit as friendly as your day in
our real-life monument.
If you have comments, about any visitor information that you would
like to see listed here, please send them to us via our Online
Customer Service and, if prudent, we will try to incorporate your
suggestions.
Observatory Hours:
9:30am to Midnight daily. Last elevators go up at 11:15pm.
Open daily 365 days a year.
IMPORTANT: Everyone must go through the security check when
entering the building. No glass or bottles are permitted to be taken
to the Observatory. Cameras and camcorders are allowed but no tripods.
All bags, backpacks, suitcases, etc. are subject to search. Please
view our Security
and Visitor Information for more details.
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| ESB Audio Tour |
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$5.00 |
| Adults (18-61) |
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$11.00 |
| Youth (12-17) |
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| Child (6-11) |
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| Seniors (62+) |
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$10.00 |
| Military w/ID |
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$9.00 |
| Military In Uniform |
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| Toddlers (5 or younger) |
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* Toddlers (5 or younger) are admitted free when
accompanied by an adult
ticket holder.
** Military personnel are admitted free when in full
uniform.
Information on group rates can be obtained by faxing a request to the
Group Sales Office at (212) 947-1360 or by visiting the observatory
ticket office on the concourse, one level below the ground floor.
ESB Observatory Audio Tour:
The high point (no pun intended) of every visit to the Observatory is,
of course, the spectacular 360-degree view of the Big Apple and the
metropolitan area. Now, we’re going to make that experience even
more exciting and rewarding with an audio tour and corresponding
signage so that visitors will know exactly what they are seeing from
every vantage point on the observation deck.
Narrating the tour is Tony, a fictional, but nonetheless authentic,
native New Yorker born 50 years ago in Chelsea, an area of Manhattan
not yet the hot, trendy neighborhood it is today. The tour is written
from Tony’s point of view and is filled with his colorful, amusing
and informative observations about his favorite city . . . and his
favorite building.
To complement the audio tour and enable visitors to have better
close-up views of what Tony is describing, we have installed more
powerful binoculars on the outside deck of the Observatory.
Tickets are available for the audio tour at the ticket office
located on the concourse level.
Shops, Restaurants, and Services:
See a list of shops,
restaurants, and services located in the ESB.
Location:
Fifth Avenue at 34th Street
Getting There:
Click
Here for directions to ESB.
Customer Service:
For additional information please contact The Empire State Building
through our Online
Customer Service .
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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About Lincoln Center
Where in the world can you find
- An opera that spills 3,000 gallons of water on the singers
- The home of Emmy Award winning television programs
- 100,000 of your neighbors kicking their heels to Cuban son,
swing, Irish jigs, and disco
- "Petrushka" performed by puppets
- A free outdoor concert by jazz legend Sonny Rollins
- A show with dazzling high wire artists and upside-down musicians
- A Brazilian Festival, Mexican music, a Taiwanese Tea Ceremony,
Korean drumming, African dance, and Canadian fiddling
- An unparalleled selection of classical music performed by the
world's greatest musicians
Only one place: Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
This is just a taste of the amazing range of classical,
contemporary, and innovative performing arts events offered by Lincoln
Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. during our 2002/2003 season.
"Lincoln Center presents" more than 350 live performances
each year through six distinguished performance programs which bring
music, opera, theater, dance, puppetry, circus, and cultural
expression from around the globe to Lincoln Center stages. Lincoln
Center is a national leader in television programming, family
programs, and service for people with disabilities. We are proud to
share the Lincoln Center complex with some of America's most famous
artistic companies and organizations. There's something for everyone
at Lincoln Center, and we invite you to learn more about Lincoln
Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. on this web site.
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Madison Square Garden is located in Manhattan on Seventh Avenue
between 31st and 33rd Streets. Tickets to events at the facilities at
Madison Square Garden are available online at TheGarden.com,
at the Garden Box Office, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling
Ticketmaster to charge by phone. All tickets purchased for Madison
Square Garden events are subject to a Facility Surcharge of $4.50.
Ticketmaster purchases are subject to additional service charges.
Also located in the heart of Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 31st
and 33rd Streets, is The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
It has been the venue for annual family shows and theatricals,
the NFL Draft, CBS Television's Fall Premiere, Con Edison's
Shareholder Meetings, Product Launches for Infinity and Intel, Oxford
Health Plans Award Ceremony, Corporate Employee Meetings, college
graduations, and religious conferences.
For event information or to purchase tickets, please contact us at:
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, New York 10001
212.465.MSG1 (6741)
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METROPOLITAN
OPERA ANNOUNCES 2004-2005 SEASON
COMPANY PREMIERES OF "RODELINDA" AND "CYRANO DE
BERGERAC"
NEW PRODUCTIONS OF "DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE" AND "FAUST"
DURING 33-WEEK SEASON
The Metropolitan Opera
premieres of George Frideric Handel's "Rodelinda" and Franco
Alfano's "Cyrano de Bergerac," and new productions of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" and Charles
Gounod's "Faust" highlight the repertory for the
Metropolitan Opera's 33-week 2004-2005 season, announced today by
Joseph Volpe, general manager, and James Levine, artistic director.
The company premiere of
"Rodelinda" is on December 2, with Renée Fleming in the
title role, Stephanie Blythe as Eduige, David Daniels as Bertarido,
Bejun Mehta as Unulfo, Kobie van Rensburg in his Met debut as
Grimoaldo, and John Relyea as Garibaldo. Making company debuts are
Harry Bicket (conductor), Stephen Wadsworth (director), Thomas Lynch
(set designer), and Peter Kaczorowski (lighting designer). Martin
Pakledinaz is the costume designer.
Plácido Domingo
sings the title role in the Met premiere of "Cyrano de Bergerac"
on May 13, 2005, with Sondra Radvanovsky as Roxane, Raymond Very as
Christian, Anthony Michaels-Moore as de Guiche, Roberto de Candia as
Ragueneau, and Marco Armiliato conducting. "Cyrano de Bergerac"
is a co-production with the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and is
directed by Francesca Zambello, with sets designed by Peter Davison,
costumes designed by Anita Yavich, and lighting designed by Natasha
Katz in her Met debut. The work will be sung in French, the language
of the opera's libretto, rather than the Italian translation used in
the 1936 world premiere in Rome.
Julie Taymor makes her
Metropolitan Opera debut directing the new production of "Die
Zauberflöte," which opens on October 8. Maestro Levine conducts
a cast including Dorothea Röschmann as Pamina, L'ubica Vargicová
in her company debut at the Queen of the Night, Matthew Polenzani as
Tamino, Matthias Goerne as Papageno, Julien Robbins as the Speaker,
and Kwangchul Youn in his Metropolitan Opera debut as Sarastro. Ms.
Taymor also makes her debut as the costume designer, with sets
designed by George Tsypin, and lighting designed by Donald Holder in
his debut.
James Levine conducts
the premiere of the new production of "Faust" on April 21,
2005, with Roberto Alagna in the title role, Soile Isokoski as
Marguerite, Kristine Jepson as Siébel, Dmitri Hvorostovsky as
Valentin, and René Pape as Méphistophélès. Elijah Moshinsky
directs, with sets designed by Michael Yeargan and lighting designed
by Duane Schuler.
The 2004-2005 season
opens on September 20, 2004, with Verdi's "Otello." Ben
Heppner is heard in the title role for the first time at the Met, with
Barbara Frittoli as Desdemona and Carlo Guelfi as Iago. Maestro Levine
conducts.
The company will take a
break mid-season from January 10 through January 25, 2005, when no
performances will be held in the opera house. During this period the
company will remain active with orchestra concerts at Carnegie Hall
(on January 9 and 23-see complete orchestra schedule on page 6) and
technical rehearsals on stage. As a result of this break, the season
has been extended by two weeks, and will end with a performance of
"Tosca" on May 21, 2005.
Verdi's "I Vespri
Siciliani," last performed by the Metropolitan Opera during the
1981-82 season, returns to the repertory on November 8. This
production by John Dexter had its company premiere in 1975 and will be
conducted by Marcello Viotti, with Sondra Radvanovsky as Elena,
Francisco Casanova as Arrigo, Leo Nucci as Monforte, and Samuel Ramey
as Procida.
Valery Gergiev, the
company's principal guest conductor, leads his first Met performance
of Wagner's "Die Walküre" on September 25, with Olga
Sergeeva in her company debut as Brünnhilde, Katarina Dalayman as
Sieglinde, Yvonne Naef as Fricka, Plácido Domingo as Siegmund,
Vladimir Vaneev as Wotan, and Stephen Milling as Hunding.
Notable revivals during
the season include Mozart's "La Clemenza di Tito" (last
performed by the company during the 1997-98 season) conducted by
Maestro Levine, and a cast including Heidi Grant Murphy as Servilia,
Melanie Diener as Vitellia, Anne Sofie von Otter as Sesto, Frank
Lopardo as Tito, and Sarah Connolly and Luca Pisaroni in their debuts
as Annio and Publio. Levine also conducts Debussy's "Pelléas et
Mélisande," with William Burden and Anne Sofie von Otter in the
title roles, Felicity Palmer as Geneviève, José van Dam as
Golaud, and Roberto Scandiuzzi as Arkel; and "Carmen"
(Levine's first in seven seasons) with Olga Borodina in the title role
and Neil Shicoff as Don José.
The Met honors the 150th
anniversary of the birth of Czech composer Leoð Janácek with
the revival of "Kát'a Kabanová." The title
role will be sung by Karita Mattila, with Magdalena Kozená as
Varvara, Judith Forst as Kabanicha, Jorma Silvasti in his company
debut as Boris, Chris Merritt as Tichon, Vladimir Ognovenko as Dikoj,
and Jirí Belohlávek in his Met debut conducting.
Wagner's "Tannhäuser"
returns to the repertory November 18 for its first performances since
the 1996-97 season, with Peter Seiffert in his Met debut in the title
role. Mark Elder conducts the work for the first time at the Met, with
Deborah Voigt as Elisabeth, Michelle DeYoung as Venus, and Thomas
Hampson as Wolfram, all in their roles for the first time with the
company.
Tenors José Cura and
Salvatore Licitra both return to the Met for their first performances
with the company since their debuts. Mr. Cura, who made his debut in
1999, will be heard as Samson in "Samson et Dalila" (with
Denyce Graves as Dalila and Bertrand de Billy conducting), and Mr.
Licitra will reprise Cavaradossi in "Tosca," the role of his
2002 debut.
In the revival of "Der
Rosenkavalier" Susan Graham returns to the role of Octavian with
Angela Denoke in her company debut as the Marschallin and Donald
Runnicles on the podium.
Among other artists
making debuts during the season are Ambrogio Maestri as Amonasro and
Giacomo Prestia as Ramfis in "Aida"; Franco Vassallo as
Figaro and Carlos Chausson as Dr. Bartolo in "Il Barbiere di
Siviglia"; Luciana D'Intino as Princess Eboli and Fabio Luisi
conducting "Don Carlo"; Tamar Iveri as Donna Anna, Adina
Nitescu as Donna Elvira, and Jonathan Lemalu as Masetto in "Don
Giovanni"; and Emmanuel Villaume conducting "Madama
Butterfly."
Also heard during the
season are Marcello Giordani as Cavaradossi in "Tosca,"
Andrea Gruber as Turandot and Johan Botha as Calàf in "Turandot,"
Dolora Zajick as Amneris in "Aida," Anna Netrebko as Musetta
in "La Bohème," Irina Mishura as Amneris in
"Aida" and in the title role of "Carmen"; Dennis
Russell Davies conducting "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "Pagliacci";
Daniela Dessì as Nedda in "Pagliacci," Ramón Vargas
as Hoffmann and James Morris as the Four Villains in "Les Contes
d'Hoffmann," and Maria Guleghina as Abigaille in "Nabucco"
and in the title role of "Tosca."
Information on
subscriptions or additional information on the 2004-2005 Metropolitan
Opera season may be obtained by calling the Met Ticket Service at
(212) 362-6000.
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Complete repertoire
and casting for the 2004-2005 season follow:
METROPOLITAN OPERA
PREMIERES
RODELINDA: Harry
Bicket*; Renée Fleming, Stephanie Blythe, David Daniels/David
Walker*, Bejun Mehta, Kobie van Rensburg*, John Relyea/Oren Gradus
Dec. 2, 6, 11 eve, 15, 18 eve, 22, 27, Jan. 1 mat, 6
CYRANO DE BERGERAC:
Marco Armiliato; Sondra Radvanovsky, Plácido Domingo, Raymond
Very, Anthony Michaels-Moore, Roberto de Candia May 13, 17, 20
NEW PRODUCTIONS
DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE:
James Levine/Julius Rudel; Dorothea Röschmann/Nicole Heaston, L'ubica
Vargicová*, Matthew Polenzani/Gregory Turay, Matthias Goerne,
Julien Robbins/René Pape, Kwangchul Youn*/Kurt Moll Oct. 8, 11, 15,
18, 21, Apr. 8, 13, 16 mat, 20, 23 eve
FAUST: James
Levine/Steven Crawford; Soile Isokoski/Veronica Villarroel, Kristine
Jepson/Jossie Pérez, Roberto Alagna, Dmitri Hvorostovsky/Hung Yun,
René Pape Apr. 21, 26, 30 mat, May 4, 7 eve, 10, 14 eve, 18, 21 mat
REPERTORY
AIDA: Marcello
Viotti/Gareth Morrell; Fiorenza Cedolins/Angela M. Brown*/Norma
Fantini, Dolora Zajick/Irina Mishura/Marianne Cornetti, Franco
Farina/Eduardo Villa, Juan Pons/Anooshah Golesorkhi/Ambrogio Maestri*/Mark
Rucker*, Giacomo Prestia*/Kwangchul Youn, Vitalij Kowaljow/Julien
Robbins/Oren Gradus Oct. 16 eve, 20, 23 eve, 26, 29, Nov. 2, 6 mat,
15, 19, 23, 27 mat, Dec. 1,4 mat, 8
UN BALLO IN MASCHERA:
James Conlon; Deborah Voigt/Aprile Millo, Rosemary Joshua/Lyubov
Petrova, Marianne Cornetti/Larissa Diadkova, Marcello Giordani, Carlos
Alvarez/Yalun Zhang Apr. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 22, 25, 28, May 3
IL BARBIERE DI
SIVIGLIA: Maurizio Benini; Katarina Karnéus/Theodora Hanslowe,
Matthew Polenzani/Kenneth Tarver*, Dwayne Croft/Franco Vassallo*,
Carlos Chausson*, John Relyea/Ferruccio Furlanetto Dec. 24, 28, 31,
Mar. 4, 9, 12 mat, 17
LA BOHÈME:
Daniel Oren; Ruth Ann Swenson/Elena Evseeva, Ainhoa Arteta/Anna
Netrebko/Patricia Racette, Marcelo Álvarez/Roberto Aronica,
Peter Mattei/Dwayne Croft Oct. 22, 25, 28, Nov. 1, 5, 11, 17, 20 mat,
24, 27 eve, Feb. 9, 12 eve, 15, 19 mat
CARMEN: James
Levine/Plácido Domingo/Paul Nadler; Hei-Kyung Hong/Maureen
O'Flynn, Olga Borodina/Marina Domashenko/Irina Mishura, Neil Shicoff/Sergej
Larin, Ildar Abdrazakov Sept. 21, 24, 28, Oct. 2 eve, 6, 9 eve, 13, 16
mat, 19, 23 mat, 27, 30 eve, Nov. 4, 9, 12
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA:
Dennis Russell Davies; Eva Urbanová/Violeta Urmana, Fabio
Armiliato/Oleg Kulko, Frederick Burchinal/Anooshah Golesorkhi
PAGLIACCI: Dennis Russell Davies; Daniela Dessì,
Vladimir Galouzine, Juan Pons Oct. 30 mat, Nov. 3, 6 eve, 10, 13 eve,
Mar. 22, 26 mat
LA CLEMENZA DI TITO:
James Levine; Heidi Grant Murphy, Melanie Diener, Anne Sofie von
Otter, Sarah Connolly*, Frank Lopardo, Luca Pisaroni* Apr. 29, May 2,
7 mat, 11, 14 mat
LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN:
Frédéric Chaslin; Laura Aikin/Jennifer Welch-Babidge, Hei-Kyung
Hong/Patricia Racette, Béatrice Uria-Monzon, Vesselina Kasarova/Katharine
Goeldner, Ramón Vargas, James Morris/Dean Peterson Dec. 10, 13, 16,
20, 23, 30, Jan. 4, 8 eve
DON CARLO: Fabio
Luisi*; Barbara Frittoli/Elena Evseeva, Luciana D'Intino*/Violeta
Urmana, Richard Margison/Eduardo Villa, Dwayne Croft, Ferruccio
Furlanetto, Paata Burchuladze/Samuel Ramey Mar. 3, 7, 10, 14, 19 mat,
24, 29, Apr. 2 eve
DON GIOVANNI:
Philippe Jordan; Tamar Iveri*, Adina Nitescu*, Isabel Bayrakdarian,
Giuseppe Sabbatini, Gerald Finley, Samuel Ramey, Jonathan Lemalu*,
Paata Burchuladze/Kurt Moll Mar. 28, Apr. 1, 6, 9 eve, 12, 16 eve
KÁT'A KABANOVÁ:
Jirí Belohlávek; Karita Mattila, Magdalena Kozená,
Judith Forst, Jorma Silvasti*, Chris Merritt, Raymond Very, Vladimir
Ognovenko Dec. 17, 21, 25 mat, 29, Jan 1 eve
MADAMA BUTTERFLY:
Emmanuel Villaume*; Kallen Esperian/Cynthia Lawrence; Roberto Aronica/Marco
Berti, Vassily Gerello/Charles Edwin Taylor Sept. 22, 25 mat, 30, Jan.
28, 31, Feb. 4, 10, 16, 23, 26 eve
NABUCCO: James
Levine/Joseph Colaneri; Maria Guleghina, Wendy White, Gwyn Hughes
Jones, Nikolai Putilin, Paata Burchuladze Feb. 14, 19 eve, 26 mat,
Mar. 2, 5 eve, 8
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO:
James Levine; Janice Watson, Andrea Rost, Jossie Pérez, Mariusz
Kwiecien, John Relyea Feb. 3, 7, 12 mat, 18
OTELLO: James
Levine; Barbara Frittoli, Ben Heppner, Carlo Guelfi Sept. 20, 23, 27,
Oct. 1, 4, 7, 14, Jan. 5, 8 mat
PELLÉAS ET MÉLISANDE:
James Levine; Anne Sofie von Otter, Felicity Palmer, William Burden,
José van Dam, Roberto Scandiuzzi Jan. 29 eve, Feb. 2, 5 mat, 8
DER ROSENKAVALIER:
Donald Runnicles; Angela Denoke*/Pamela Armstrong, Susan
Graham/Kristine Jepson, Laura Aikin/Lyubov Petrova, Giuseppe Sabbatini/Matthew
Polenzani, Håkan Hagegård, Peter Rose Mar. 11, 15, 18, 23, 26 eve,
30, Apr. 2 mat
SAMSON ET DALILA;
Bertrand de Billy; Denyce Graves/Malgorzata Walewska*, José Cura,
Jean-Philippe Lafont/Frederick Burchinal Feb. 21, 24, Mar. 1, 5 mat,
12 eve, 16, 19 eve
TANNHÄUSER: Mark
Elder; Deborah Voigt/Petra-Maria Schnitzer*, Michelle DeYoung/Elizabeth
Bishop, Peter Seiffert*, Thomas Hampson, Kwangchul Youn/Kurt Moll Nov.
18, 22, 26, 30, Dec. 4 eve, 9, 14, 18 mat
TOSCA: James
Conlon/Derrick Inouye; Maria Guleghina/Sylvie Valayre/Aprile Millo,
Salvatore Licitra/Marcello Giordani, Mark Delavan/Frederick Burchinal/James
Morris Mar. 21, 25, 31, Apr. 5, 9 mat, 15, May 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 21
eve
TURANDOT:
Bertrand de Billy/Marco Armiliato; Andrea Gruber/Audrey Stottler,
Krassimira Stoyanova/Janice Watson, Johan Botha/Franco Farina, Hao
Jiang Tian/Vitalij Kowaljow Jan. 3, 7, 26, 29 mat, Feb. 1, 5 eve, 11,
17, 22, 25, 28, Apr. 27, 30 eve, May 5
I VESPRI SICILIANI:
Marcello Viotti; Sondra Radvanovsky/Nelly Miricioiu, Francisco
Casanova, Leo Nucci, Samuel Ramey Nov. 8, 13 mat, 16, 20 eve, 29, Dec.
3, 7, 11 mat
DIE WALKÜRE:
Valery Gergiev; Olga Sergeeva*, Katarina Dalayman/Margaret Jane Wray,
Yvonne Naef/Larissa Diadkova, Plácido Domingo, Vladimir Vaneev/Mikhail
Kit*, Stephen Milling Sept. 25 eve, 29, Oct 2 mat, 5, 9 mat, 12, Apr.
19, 23 mat
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* Debut
THE MET ORCHESTRA AT
CARNEGIE HALL
The MET Orchestra,
conducted by Maestro Levine, returns to Carnegie Hall during the
2004-2005 season with 3 concerts.
January 9, 2005:
Weber's Overture to "Euryanthe"; Brahms' Violin Concerto in
D, Op 77 (Gil Shaham, violin); Varèse's "Amériques";
Gershwin's "An American in Paris"
January 23, 2005:
Weber's Overture to "Oberon"; Carter's Variations for
Orchestra; Mahler's "Das Lied von der Erde" (Lorraine Hunt
Lieberson, mezzo-soprano, and Ben Heppner, tenor)
January 30, 2005:
Weber's Overture to "Der Freischütz"; Wuorinen's
"Grand Bamboula"; Five orchestrated songs by Schubert
(Thomas Quasthoff, bass-baritone); Webern's Symphony, Op 21; Dvorák's
Symphony No. 8 in G, Op 88
Ticket Information: Call
CarnegieCharge at 212-247-7800 for subscription ticket availability
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The USTA National Tennis
Center is the largest public tennis facility in the
world. Operated by the USTA for the City of New York,
the facility opened in 1978 when the USTA moved the US
Open from the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, NY.
It is, most certainly, a “Tennis Welcome Center.”
The USTA National Tennis
Center includes 33 outdoor courts – not including
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium or the
Grandstand courts – and nine indoor courts, which are
available for year-round use by the public. There are 22
field courts located within the gates of the tennis
center, and 11 additional courts built by the USTA at
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, which is adjacent to the
main entrance. These 11 courts are run by the New York
City Parks Department and are used as practice courts
during the US Open.
Although the USTA National Tennis Center is best known
as the home of the US Open, a number of other exciting
events are held at the facility each year. Tournaments
include the Women’s College Tennis Invitational (an
ITA event), the Jana Hunsaker Memorial Eastern
Wheelchair Championships (an ITF event), the USTA
National Open Indoor Championships, the "Turn Back
The Clock" (wood racquets only) tournament and a
host of USTA Eastern sectional tournaments for juniors,
adults and seniors.
The USTA National Tennis Center professional staff also
conducts community tennis programs, including USA Tennis
1-2-3, USA Team Tennis, and USA League Tennis (36
level-of-play teams). During the summer, there are
three junior summer tennis camps which run concurrently
and two popular weekend adult tennis camps.
Components of USA Tennis High Performance training for
elite junior players occur at the USTA NTC as well.
These include the USA Tennis Competition Training Center
(CTC), for top ranking boys and girls in the 14s and 12s
divisions of the USTA Eastern Metro Region and an
ongoing USA Tennis High Performance “Pilot Program”
for the top nationally ranked American players in the
northeast.
The USTA National Tennis
Center is open to the public seven days a week, 11
months a year and closes only on Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year’s Day.
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In 1978, the United States Tennis Association turned
a former World’s Fair site into a marvel of public and
private cooperation with the opening of the USTA
National Tennis Center. The idea to establish a facility
began in the fall of 1976, when W.E. "Slew"
Hester, soon-to-be president of the USTA, recognized the
need for an alternative site for the US Open. The size
and scope of the tournament had clearly grown beyond the
capacity of the tiny West Side Tennis Club in Forest
Hills, N.Y., so he wanted to move the tournament
elsewhere.
In January 1977, on a flight to New York to meet with
the city parks commissioner, Hester glimpsed Louis
Armstrong Stadium in snow-covered Flushing Meadows
Corona Park as his plane approached LaGuardia Airport.
From that moment, Hester’s vision and perseverance led
to the rapid development of site plans and agreements
with New York City to create the USTA National Tennis
Center. Ground was broken in October 1977, and,
remarkably, the new facility opened the following
August, a mere 10 months later.
In March 1995, construction began to expand the USTA
National Tennis Center. A new arena – Arthur Ashe
Stadium – was built to hold more than 22,000
spectators. Louis Armstrong Stadium was renovated and
downsized to hold 10,000 people. A number of outdoor
courts were demolished and re-built with better access
and more seating available for spectators, and the
number of restrooms and food concessions, including a
large food court, were added to make the tennis center
the state-of-the-art facility it is today. Funding for
the entire expansion project was paid for entirely by
the USTA, with no costs involving any city or taxpayer
money.
Best known as the home of the US Open, the USTA
National Tennis Center is the ultimate “Tennis Welcome
Center.” There are programs for every level
player, including children, teens, adults, seniors, and
the physically challenged. The USTA NTC’s
professional staff conducts summer tennis camps, group
and private lessons and every USTA Community Tennis
program, including USA Tennis 1-2-3, USA Team Tennis and
USA League Tennis. There are also components of
USA Tennis High Performance training for elite athletes
as well. The USTA NTC hosts a number of events
throughout the year. Tournaments held at the site
include the USTA NTC Women’s College Tennis
Invitational (an ITA event), the Jana Hunsaker Memorial
Eastern Wheelchair Tennis Championships (an ITF event),
the Mayor's Cup Scholastic Championships (organized by
the NYJTL), the USTA National Open Indoor
Championships, the "Turn Back The Clock" (wood
racquets only) tournament and a host of USTA Eastern
sectional tournaments for juniors, adults and seniors.
The USTA National Tennis Center is now the largest
public tennis facility in the world. It is open to the
public seven days a week, 11 months a year and is closed
only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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About
the Aquarium
Welcome to the New York Aquarium - where
the City meets the Sea. As the only
aquarium in New York City and part of the largest network of
metropolitan wildlife parks in the country, the New York Aquarium
holds a special place in the mission of the Wildlife Conservation
Society - To save wildlife and wild places around the globe.
The Aquarium is driven by a vision of a world where people
understand the critical role the oceans play in human survival and the
sensitivity of aquatic resources. Our education programs strive
to encourage people to place a high personal priority on the
protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems and the rich diversity
of aquatic wildlife, which they sustain.
With exhibits featuring over 8,000 animals, the Aquarium offers
diversity, superb viewing, and world-renowned scientific expertise
that assures a rewarding experience and the knowledge that people can
make a difference in the ocean world around them. Learn about
animals living as far away as the Southwest coast of Africa and the
Arctic to those found locally in our own Hudson River.
Whether you're getting wrapped up in the tentacles of our jellies
in our brand new Alien Stingers exhibit, being awe-struck by our
walruses in the rocky coastline of Sea Cliffs, or cheering on our
California sea lions during their Aquatheater presentations, you're
always close to some of the world's most amazing wildlife. You'll also
see that our organization has depth beyond the great exhibits.
We are a science-based conservation organization that has more expert
researchers in the field than any other. Our scientists are studying
wildlife in over 50 countries worldwide. By visiting the
Aquarium, you are helping further our science and conservation
mission. Together, we're making a difference.
Until we see you at the Aquarium… have fun exploring our site!
New York Aquarium is located on Surf
Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11224. For further
information please call 718-265-FISH.
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York Stock Exchange |
| Get historical information, member listings,
trading floor details, and find out when to visit at the NYSE
Web site. |
The NYSE
has a long and fascinating history.
The New
York Stock Exchange traces its origins back more than 200 years, to
the signing of the Buttonwood Agreement by 24 New York City
stockbrokers and merchants in 1792. Centuries of growth and innovation
later, the NYSE remains the world's foremost securities marketplace.
Over the years, its commitment to issuers and investors has been
unwavering, and its persistent application of the latest technology
has allowed it to maintain a level of market quality and service that
is unparalleled.
First
home:
- The
NYSE was first housed at a rented room at 40 Wall Street in
1817.
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Building:
- A
5-story building at 10 Broad Street opened in 1865. It was
enlarged and remodeled during the 1870s and 1880s, then was
demolished in 1901 to make way for the current building.
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- The
new Exchange building at 18 Broad Street opened in 1903.
Styled in the classical-revival manner popular at the time,
it was designed by George B. Post, a well-known architect
and engineer.
- Pediment:
- Designed
by the sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward.
- The
eleven figures in the pediment are emblems of American
commerce and industry. The central figure symbolizes
integrity, flanked by figures representing sources of
wealth. Other figures personify agriculture, mining,
science, industry and invention.
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Floor:
- Measured
109 x 140 feet, and rose majestically to a height of 79
feet.
- Décor
included marble walls and an ornate gilt ceiling.
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- 11
Wall Street, designed by Trowbridge & Livingston, opened
in 1922. The new space included a 23-story building and an
addition to the trading floor called the "Garage."
- 20
Broad Street opened in 1956. A third trading room, the Blue
Room, opened in 1969 and was expanded in 1988.
- The
New York Stock Exchange 3-D Trading Floor (3DTF) and
Advanced Trading Floor Operations Center were launched on
March 8, 1999, creating the world's first large-scale
virtual reality environment for business applications.
- A
fifth trading room located at 30 Broad Street opened in
2000. It features redesigned straight-line trading posts and
the latest market-information display technology.
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America's most popular entertainers have thrilled audiences at
Radio City Music Hall since its doors opened December 27, 1932.
Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett
to mention only a few of the celebrities and luminaries to grace
the Great Stage.
"Radio City was to be a palace of the people. A place of
beauty offering high quality entertainment… It was intended to
entertain and amuse, but also to elevate and inspire." -
Gail Greet Hannah, Radio City Music Hall, A Legend is Reborn.
Radio City Music Hall completed a seven month $70 million
restoration in 1999. From the famed marquee to the seats and the
ceilings to the carpets, the restoration returned Radio City
Music Hall to its famed glory.
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Reopened after an extensive restoration on October 4, 1999, the Music
Hall now reflects its original grandeur of opening night, 1932,
sporting behind-the-scenes upgrades and refurbishment. Following the
lead of Radio City's experienced tour guides, guests explore: the
Great Stage, one of the largest indoor performance stages in the
world; the stage's hydraulic system, still in operation since the
'30s; the renowned private suite, with 12-feet high gold leaf ceilings
and onetime home to Samuel "Roxy" Rothafel. And as an
exciting climax to the Stage Door Tour, guests will meet one of the
world-famous Radio City Rockettes!
HOURS:
2003
Monday - Saturday
10.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday
11.00am - 5.00pm
2004
Monday - Sunday
11.00am - 3.00pm
PRICES:
$17 regular
$14 for senior citizens
$10 for children under 12
ORDER
ONLINE
Order by Phone:
Call 212 307-7171
Groups of 25 or more call 212 465-6100 or email
Group Sales
The Radio City "Stage Door Tour" is a one hour, walking tour
of the interior of Radio City Music Hall that departs from the Music
Hall lobby. Radio City Music Hall is located in the heart of
Rockefeller Center at 1260 Avenue of the Americas - 6th Ave and 50th
Street. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis,
depending on availability. Tour content and prices are subject to
change without notice.
View the online highlights of the
"Stage Door Tour"
 The
Great Stage
Art
Deco Design
The
Wurlitzer Organ
Samuel
Lionel "Roxy" Rothafel
Rockefeller
Center
Radio
City Avenue Store
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| Roy
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| Four sculptures by the late New Yorker Roy
Lichtenstein will be displayed in City Hall Park, at City Hall,
and at the Dept. of Education's City Hall Academy through
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A
true sense of New York.
When they say "the City" they
mean New York. And when they say "not-to-be-missed" they
mean South Street Seaport. A thriving community complete with a
world-class maritime museum, breathtaking views and more than 100
shops, cafes and restaurants. This renovated American landmark is
right on Lower Manhattan's historic waterfront. And the shopping,
dining and entertainment are front and center.
If you’ve never been here, take it from us; New York City is about
the most exciting, busiest, thrill-a-minute city in the world.
Needless to say, all that excitement means it’s really good to know
where you’re going and how you’re going to get there before you
start off. This section is designed to give you all the info you need
to make your South Street Seaport visit as easy as possible.
Neighboring Attractions:
Here are a few ideas and some of our neighbors
who’d love to see you as much as we do.
Start by going right outside and taking a long
look. We have dramatic views of The Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of
Liberty and Lower Manhattan.
We’re also within walking distance of Wall Street
and Lower Manhattan's many tourist destinations, like these:
South Street Seaport Museum
212-748-8600
www.southstseaport.org
The American Family Immigration History
Center Ellis Island Immigration Museum
18 Ellis Island, New York
www.ellisisland.com
212-561-4500
Here’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity for you to
research the immigration records of the more than 22 million
immigrants, passengers and crewmembers, all of whom entered through
the Port of New York and Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924. Special
visitor features include printouts of ship manifests and images, plus
electronic ‘scrap booking’ of your family's journey to America.
Museum of Jewish Heritage —
A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
18 First Place (in Battery Park City)
212-968-1800
Battery Park City
One World Financial Center
212-416-5300
New York Mercantile Exchange
One North End Ave.
World Financial Center
212-299-2499
National Museum of the American Indian
One Bowling Green
212-668-6624
The New York City Police Museum
100 Old Slip
New York, New York 10005
212-480-3100
You’ll also find several fantastic cruise lines
that operate daily sightseeing tours. If you’ve never seen New York
from the water, here’s your chance. Contact:
NY Waterway Sightseeing Cruises:
Get a unique perspective of Lower Manhattan's landmarks and the Statue
of Liberty on the 45 minute Lower Harbor Cruise. Baseball fans can
also cruise to Yankees' and Mets' home games from Pier 17. www.nywaterway.com
Circle Line Sightseeing and Entertainment
Cruises:
The best way to see it all. So take a relaxing and refreshing Circle
Line Cruise. For information on all cruises including The Beast,
Seaport Liberty Cruises and Seaport Music Cruises go to www.circleline.com.
Best
Western Seaport Inn
33-Peck Slip on Front Street
New York, New York 10038
For Reservations Call 1-800-Hotel N
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| TV Show Tapings |
Be Part of the Studio Audience
Attending free tapings of popular television
shows is fun and free but the wait for tickets is often
long; many shows have stand-by options if you're willing
to stand in line.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
(Daily Show Studios, 513 West 54th St.)
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart tapes every Monday
through Thursday at 5:45pm. To request free studio
audience tickets to attend a live taping, call
212/586-2477. You must be 18 or over to attend.
DaySide with Linda Vester (on
the FOX News Channel)
DaySide airs LIVE every Monday through Friday from 1pm
until 2pm. Arrival time for the show is 11:30am.
The studio is on West 47th St. between 6th and 7th Ave.
For FREE tickets please call the toll-free ticket line:
1-877-FOX-TKTS (369-8587).
IMX
(11 Penn Plaza--7th Avenue between 31st and 32nd
Streets)
IMX is the hottest new daily live music show on
television. To be a part of the on-camera audience,
you must be 14-26 years old. Show up at the studio by
4:30pm on weekdays. IMX is a fast-paced show
featuring the hottest videos and live performances by
artists including Linkin Park, 50 Cent, Good Charlotte,
Blink 182, Outkast and many more. The studio is street
level, so even if there isn't room inside, fans outside
are still part of the action, and even get to meet the
bands when they come outside! For more info and
advance booking, call 212-324-3461 or e-mail: IMXAudience@imx.tv.
The
John Walsh Show
(30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112)
If you would like to be a part of our studio audience in
the heart of New York City, you can request tickets by
calling 800-551-6261. Taping is weekdays at 11:30am or
2:30pm.
John always says that one person can make a difference,
and thanks to the incredible support of our viewers, The
John Walsh Show is back for a second seaso,
bringing you even more of the topics, news stories, and
events that you have come to expect from John Walsh.
Last Call with Carson Daly
(NBC Studios, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 50th
St. & Sixth Ave., 212/664-3056)
To get tickets, email your request to lastcalltickets@nbc.com
or call 212-664-3056. You'll be able to hear upcoming
bookings and make reservations to come to the show. The
show will be taped in front of a live audience in NBC's
famed Studio 8H in Rockefeller Center. You must be 16
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