Trip to New York

[timzcardz]

I don't think your question about best way to travel around was addressed yet, so here goes.


The best way may be by subway because it is typically the quickest, but . . .

With four of you, for a weekend visit, go with cabs. Probably not more expensive depending on the trip, and you will see SO MUCH more above ground than below. That's what you're here for right?

[tonyo]

Thanks Tim,

That's a big unknown for me.

Are Cabs cash only and is a tip appropriate?

Tony

[timzcardz]

Tips are appropriate, say 10-20%, unless the driver is a jerk of course.

Every cab takes credit cards (and cash). The credit card screen will even have choices for tip amount for you to select. Easy to spot the yellow cabs, and you shouldn't have a problem. They're heavily regulated/licensed by NYC.

[nolemmings]

Thanks from a lurker who's taking his teenage daughter to NYC shortly after Tony. She wants to visit NYU, which means I will be weeping openly at the Financial Aid office while she tours the facilities. That covers much of one day, and assuming I'm not admitted to Bellevue immediately thereafter, you've given me several great ideas. My daughter is heavily into theater so a Broadway show is mandatory. I've googled Madison Square Garden for October events and there are none except for some performer on 10/29--could it be the place is closed for the entire month? Where do the Rangers play? Not that I'll get my way but if there was a decent concert or something that might be worth a look, I'd like to know.

Anyway, I too appreciate the suggestions.

[timzcardz]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I've googled Madison Square Garden for October events and there are none except for some performer on 10/29--could it be the place is closed for the entire month?

May be related to the ongoig reconstruction.

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Not that I'll get my way but if there was a decent concert or something that might be worth a look, I'd like to know.

Check Barclays Center in Brooklyn. http://www.barclayscenter.com/events They usually have a lot of concerts and are just a couple of subway stops into Brooklyn from Manhattan.

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Thanks from a lurker who's taking his teenage daughter to NYC shortly after Tony. She wants to visit NYU, which means I will be weeping openly at the Financial Aid office while she tours the facilities. That covers much of one day, and assuming I'm not admitted to Bellevue immediately thereafter, you've given me several great ideas. My daughter is heavily into theater so a Broadway show is mandatory. I've googled Madison Square Garden for October events and there are none except for some performer on 10/29--could it be the place is closed for the entire month? Where do the Rangers play? Not that I'll get my way but if there was a decent concert or something that might be worth a look, I'd like to know.

Anyway, I too appreciate the suggestions.

the rangers and knicks both play at the garden.

[nolemmings]

Yes I know that--thanks for the responses by the way. I figured the NBA season doesn't start until late October and the Knicks could open on the road but I have to wonder where the Rangers are playing their home games in October. They open here in Phoenix on the 3rd and can't be expected to play the entire month on the road can they? Someone said there is renovation at the Garden-- did the Rangers get their home games moved to the Nassau Coliseum or elsewhere, or do I just have a bad calendar?

EDITED TO ADD: Never mind, I looked it up. The Rangers are in fact nomads in October.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Thanks from a lurker who's taking his teenage daughter to NYC shortly after Tony. She wants to visit NYU, which means I will be weeping openly at the Financial Aid office while she tours the facilities. That covers much of one day, and assuming I'm not admitted to Bellevue immediately thereafter, you've given me several great ideas. My daughter is heavily into theater so a Broadway show is mandatory. I've googled Madison Square Garden for October events and there are none except for some performer on 10/29--could it be the place is closed for the entire month? Where do the Rangers play? Not that I'll get my way but if there was a decent concert or something that might be worth a look, I'd like to know.

Anyway, I too appreciate the suggestions.

Todd,

My daughter (senior in HS) is looking into BFA programs in Acting...I saw the price tag on NYU (72k) and told her to remove that one from her list! Enjoy your visit.

Jeff

[nolemmings]

Jeff,

I am preparing to have that talk, but maybe she won't like the place anyway.

On another topic, I for whatever reason did poor research on hotel pricing in the Times Square area. I would have thought there were decent places to stay at lesser room rates than the $400-$600/night that apparently passes for cheap.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Jeff,

I am preparing to have that talk, but maybe she won't like the place anyway.

On another topic, I for whatever reason did poor research on hotel pricing in the Times Square area. I would have thought there were decent places to stay at lesser room rates than the $400-$600/night that apparently passes for cheap.

Not anymore. We are 60 miles North of the City. There are unified auditions in January and my wife and daughter thought they would stay in the City. I told them not if it is going to cost 1k for 2 nights. We are still researching. Good luck.

Jeff

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by ibuysportsephemera

Todd,

My daughter (senior in HS) is looking into BFA programs in Acting...I saw the price tag on NYU (72k) and told her to remove that one from her list! Enjoy your visit.

Jeff

My daughter wanted to go to NYU. I live in Manhattan and after seeing the prices for board there I told her no way does she live down in the Village when she has a nice large room in a nice apt. bldg. in Manhattan. Thus an argument ensued .
ps. She would up going to Boston Univ.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

My daughter wanted to go to NYU. I live in Manhattan and after seeing the prices for board there I told her no way does she live down in the Village when she has a nice large room in a nice apt. bldg. in Manhattan. Thus an argument ensued .
ps. She would up going to Boston Univ.

Richard...BU is still on list! We will be visiting BU and Emerson sometime in the next few weeks.

Jeff