Entertainment Career Resources - New York
Getting There
By Air
JFK International Airport
La Guardia Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
STA Travel - Travel Agency located in Gregory Gym, UT Campus.
By Train
New York City has two main rail stations, Grand Central Terminal and Pennsylvania Station. Grand Central is on the East Side, in midtown, and Penn Station is on the West Side, just below midtown. Both are served by numerous bus and subway lines. Metro-North Commuter Railroad, which goes to NYC suburbs in New York, Connecticut, and, New Jersey, serves Grand Central. Penn Station serves Long Island Railroad (LIRR), a commuter railroad serving New York's Long Island; Amtrak , the U.S. national passenger railroad, serving many points throughout the U.S.;
New Jersey Transit, a commuter line serving points in New Jersey;
and PATH (Port Authority Trans Hudson) , a subway line serving Manhattan and New Jersey.
By Bus
The Port Authority Bus Terminal
635 Eighth Avenue (40th-42nd Streets), NYC 10018, 212/564-8484
George Washington Bridge Bus Station
4211 Broadway (between 178th and 179th Streets), 800/221-9903
Getting Around
Interactive Map of New York
New York City Subway map
New York City Transit
Manhattan Address Locator
Circle Line Cruises
Long Island Railroad
Metro-North
New Jersey Transit
NYCROADS.COM - A Guide
Taxi and Limousine Commission
Parking - Alternate Side Parking Regulations Calendar
Staten Island Ferry
Accommodations
University Housing
2nd Street Y de Hirsch Residence
1395 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10128
(212) - 415-5650; (800) 858-4692 dehirsch@92ndsty.org
The 92nd Street Y de Hirsch Residence is located just three blocks from Central Park, 'The Museum Mile' and numerous other treasures found only in the world's greatest city. Residence is by application only and is limited to students, interns and/or fully employed young men
and women for periods of 30 days or longer. Residents have access to the health club, great concerts, classes, and other programs at the Y.
Barnard College 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027-6598; 212-854-8021; nysummer@barnard.edu; Located in Morningside Heights neighborhood of New York City, Directly across from Columbia University, by subway- 15 minutes from Midtown, 20 minutes from Greenwich Village, 35 minutes from Wall Street.
Columbia University Offers listings of Columbia affiliated housing, non-Columbia student housing, and non-student housing in New York City.
Education Housing Services Membership Center; 145 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019; 800-297-4694; webmaster@studenthousing.org; Student housing in New York. This is a 3rd party service provider. Offers prime New York neighborhoods; color cable TV, laundry and kitchen facilities, student lounges, parties, activities and more; no broker fees of any kind; and ability to move in and out with ease and confidence - 365 days per year.
Fashion Institute of Technology Seventh Avenue, 27th Street New York, NY 10001-5992; 212-217-7999; Coed dorm with double and single occupancy rooms, community floor bathrooms. Cooking and/or refrigerators prohibited in dorm rooms. Alumni hall suites with two bedrooms, common area with kitchen and a bathroom. Pillows and blankets supplied. Laundry facilities available in both buildings. Both halls are air-conditioned. Application and $25 application fee required. Housing availability: early June-late July. Call in April for availability and this year's course requirements (2002 - one course at FIT required).
International House- A Global Community 500 Riverside Drive New York, NY 10027; 212-316-8400; mamouzou@ihouse-nyc.org; International House provides an educational and cultural program of outstanding diversity. Music and theatrical performances, leadership training opportunities, an outreach tutorial program for neighborhood youth orientation programs and visits around New York City, language exchanges and discussions led by distinguished guest speakers are among the hundreds of activities enjoyed by the residents of International House. Furnished dormitory-style single rooms, studio and one bedroom apartments are completely furnished with full bathrooms and kitchens. Facilities and services include dining room serving low cost meals, gymnasium, fitness center, study rooms, gracious public rooms for programs and a Coffee House and a Pub open in the evenings. Other services include telephone service in each room, with personal voicemail, music practice rooms, personal maillboxes, laundry rooms and a convenience store.
New School University 65 Fifth Avenue, Room 250
New York, NY 10003; 212.229.5459; summerhousing@newschool.edu; About the Program New School University's Summer Intern Housing program offers the ideal New York City location for interns, visiting scholars, and summer program students who wish to be at the heart of the world's financial industry. New York City's downtown area has seen a transformation into a bustling and elegant residential neighborhood. Summer Intern Housing program participants enjoy proximity and quick access to world-class institutions, financial centers, and music, dance, and cultural arts events. Located in the historic Wall Street district, our new William Street Residence Hall is home to summer interns, conference groups, and New School University students. The Neighborhood The William Street Residence Hall is located in the heart of lower Manhattan.
New York University Summer Housing New York University's summer housing guide which lists possible summer housing options in New York.
New York University - Off-Campus Housing
Pace University 212-346-1295; mrivera2@pace.edu; Affordable downtown Manhattan housing for summer stay with low rates. Discounted rates apply if enrolled at Pace. Furnished, air conditioned, apartments and dorm rooms available for monthly and weekly rent.
Polytechnic University Six MetroTech Center Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718.260.3600; admitme@poly.edu; Living in the Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Residence Hall is a great way to establish close friendships, get involved in social/cultural activities and student government, and to meet fellow students from across the country and around the world. A safe, pleasant and lively environment, our residence will provide you with terrific opportunities for growth, friendship, leadership and success. The residence hall features suites (two bedroom) which house four students. These are for underclassmen (approximately half of our students). The two bedroom apartments are for upperclassmen, and include a common area. Amenities include rooms that are fully wired for laptops, cable TV and telephone access. The Dorm also has study rooms; student lounges; 24-hour security; and laundry facilities.
Sussex House 260 West 41st Street New York, NY 10036; 212-719-3700; Conveniently located on the edge of Times Square in mid-town Manhattan, Sussex House offers affordable housing exclusively for students attending colleges,universities and other educational institutions. The newly renovated facility has a multicultural atmosphere, housing both national and international students. accommodations. Housing units are doubles, triples and quads, with a small number of single units available. All units are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Amenities include: Newly Furnished,Central Air Conditioning, Computer Rooms, High Speed Internet Access, Cable Television & VCRs, Lounge Area, 24-Hour Security Staff, Convenient to Transportation, Coin-Operated Laundry Room Rates. Residence rates range from $800 to $1,300 per month. Reservations are needed. See www.sussexhouse.org for more info and application instructions.
Housing Services
The Webster Apartments 419 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001; (800) 242-7909; A comfortable 13 story brick building, with a gracious lobby, that provides the comforts of home to young working women. Residents include college students, designers, actresses, secretaries and other professional women. The Webster is located just minutes from the Broadway theatre district, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Madison Square Garden, the Javits Convention Center, and the world famous Macy's Department Store. It is near major train, bus, and subway lines. The weekly rental fee of $210 for a single room includes two meals daily (breakfast and dinner)and maid service. 4 weeks minimum stay.
The de Hirsch Residence at the 92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue NY, NY 10128; 800.858.4692; Choice of single or double furnished rooms with shared baths on each floor. Use of theY's Center for Health, Fitness and sport including pool. Prime location 3 blocks from central park and a short walk away from the Museum Mile.Convenient to subway and bus lines.
The Tillary Lofts 200 Tillary Street Brooklyn NY 11201; 212-977-9099; Tillary Lofts is in the student-friendly neighborhood of downtown Brooklyn, surrounded by six colleges and universities. The residence features hi-tech architectural design and furnishings for spacious loft-style living.
Roommates.Com - Online roommate matching service.
Housing and Hostels
Hostels.com - Hostel search engine.
NY.Com - New York City Hotels & Hostels
Finding a Job
AllStarJobs.com
Big Apple Head
Entertainment Careers.Net - New York
Entertainment Industry Job List, Helping you get a gig!
Hot Temp Jobs
Let's Go! New York City
New York Craigslist
New York Temp Agencies
Search Beat
Official Visitor's Information
NYCLink -The City's Office Web Site
New York - the State's Official Web Site
New York City's Official Visitor Information Center, Midtown - 810 Seventh Avenue, between 52nd & 53rd Streets Tel: 212/484-1222 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm; Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 9am to 5pm;
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's 9am-3pm. Directions by Subway: Take the B, D, E to Seventh Avenue (and 53rd Street); N, R, S, Q to 57th Street; or 1, 9 to 50th Street
Online City Guides
Time Out New York
Must See New York
NYC Blue
NYC Insider
New York City Reference
New York Now
NEWYORKtoday - from the NY Times
Paperless Guide to New York
Virtual New York
Lonely Planet New York Destination Guide
