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Frequently asked questions by the travellers to New York City, especially the New York City first time traveller.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 What are the top attractions in manhattan new york?
How is new york city tour? How to join in new york city tour?
What are the new york city top attractions?
What are the top things to do in new york city?
Any attractions that the kids will be interested?
How to go to times square new york city? Any special things in times square new york city?
What is "books tour" in New York City?
Category: Accommodation
How to find Boutique Hotel in New York City?
How to get cheap new york city hotels?
How to get luxury new york city hotels?
How to get rent new york city apartment?
Category: Resaurants/Food
What are the top new york city restaurants?
Category: Entertainment/Clubs
How about New York City Ballet? And any thing can be enjoyed?
Category: Weather
How is new york city weather? What I should wear when I reach New York city?
Category: Transportation
How to get new york city car rental?
How is new york city subway? How can I get new york city subway map?
What are the new york airports?
Where is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)? How can I go Manhattan from JFK airport?
Where is LaGuardia Airport (LGA)? Any hotels near LGA airport?
Where is Newark International Airport (EWR)? How to go New York City from Newark?
Category: Map
How to get New York City street map?
Category: Shopping
Any big shopping malls in new york city?
Category: Education/Academic
How about the City University of New York?
Category: Others
What is new york city marathon?
How is new york city architecture?
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Category: Accommodation
 Combining luxury with quaintness, Boutique Hotels are more pleasant to stay. Highly recommend the top six Boutique hotels:
1. Casablanca Hotel
147 West 43rd Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-869-1212
Price: range from $175-$375.
A Five Star Diamond hotel since 1997 and a European-style hotel with a complimentary Continental breakfast, fantastic location and wonderful service. There is no ice machine, but you can get ice if you call for it.
2. Dylan Hotel
52 East 41st Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-338-0500
Price: rates from $335-$490, upwards of $495 for suites.
A contemporary Boutique Hotel perfectly located in Midtown of Manhattan, step there a nirvana of beauty, art and refinement. Funny that their sinks are relatively small, so if you like this, take a reservation!
3. Hotel Giraffe
365 Park Ave S, At 26th Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-685-7700
Price: range from $265-$350, suites start at $475.
Elegant architecture, unique design, and voted Best Boutique hotel in 2007. Better do not take the room on lower floor, maybe noisy.
4. W-Union Square
201 Park Avenue South, New York, NY
Phone: 212-979-5052
Price: $299-$550
Combining the charming ethereal history with the contemporary W touch, this hotel has good location and superb service. But may a little bit expensive.
5. Buckingham Hotel
101 W 57th St, New York, NY
Phone: 212-246-1500
Price: from $210
With quaint on appearance but enormous on personality, Buckingham hotel is a historic residential hotel, offering big size suites. It is valued for families. The opera music piped all night into the hallways may do not fit for everybody.
6. Hudson Hotel
356 W 58th St, New York, NY
Phone: 212-554-6000
Price: $99-$375
Urban adventure, daredevil design, close to Central Park and the theater district, it may be unsuitable for everybody for its boutique style and a little bit small rooms.
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Category: Education/Academic
The City University of New York is the largest urban university in the United States, consists of: 11 senior colleges, a doctorate-Granting graduate school, a journalism school, a law school, and the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. Campuses located in all five New York City boroughs. As the third-largest university system in United States, is the public university system of New York City, just behind the State University of New York and California State University systems.
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Category: Accommodation
Strongly recommended cheap hotels in New York City classified by different areas in the following:
1. in Midtown/Chelsea:
Chelsea Lodge
318 W. 20th St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
Phone: 212-243-4499
European-style brownstone, with 26 rooms is American style rooms, price rates at $95 for single. Some rooms are a little bit noisy.
Chelsea Savoy Hotel
204 W. 23rd St., at Seventh Ave.
Phone: 212-929-9353
Conveniently located to several subways and good nightlife and dining options, Singles begin at $99, double at $135. The new changed carpets maybe do not suitable for everyone?s nose.
Colonial House Inn
318 W. 22nd St., between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
Phone: 212-243-9669
Like a charming art gallery, rates start at $85 and include a continental breakfast. Rooms are a little bit small.
Red Roof Inn
6 W. 32nd St., between Broadway and Fifth Ave.
Phone: 212-643-7100
Perfection location, free WiFi access and continental breakfast, from $159 per night. Have no service elevator, sometimes is crowd.
Super 8
59 W. 46th St., between Fifth and Sixth Aves.
Phone: 212-719-2300
Condign clean, located well for exploring midtown. Price from $180. The attitude about cancel reservation or hold the room for late guest is not so good.
The Gershwin Hotel
7 E. 27th St., between Madison and Fifth Aves.
Phone: 212-545-8000
Good services like discounted parking, cleaning services and so on. Price start at $99. The Front desk is not so efficient.
Murray Hill Inn
143 E. 30th St., between Lexington and Third Aves.
Phone: 212-683-6900
Offer air conditioned rooms, rooms begin at only $89, better sure to request one with a private bathroom. Remind of you that there are no lift and the lower floor having no view.
2. Uptown
Harlem Flophouse
242 W. 123rd St., between Frederick Douglass Blvd. and Seventh Ave.
Phone: 212-662-0678
Singles for $100 and doubles for $125, discounts available for artistic brethern. No air conditioner, better stay there during the fall, winter or spring.
Hotel Newton
2528 Broadway, between 94th and 95th Sts.
Phone: 212-678-6500
Doubles start at $105, and suites can stay four people at least $175. The rooms in lower floor are a little bit noisy and dark.
3. Below 14th Street
Second Home on Second Avenue
221 Second Ave., between 13th and 14th Sts.
Phone: 212-677-3161
19th-century town house, price range $80-$195, modern, huge and comfy room. Near by two convenient subway stations. The sound insulation effect between rooms is not so good.
Howard Johnson Express Inn
135 E. Houston St., between First and Second Aves.
Phone: 212-358-8844
Rates start at $109 for a single and include a continental breakfast, is an inn place for whom like ramble the streets. It nears the Chinatown, little Italy. Maybe the sound of flushing toilet is a little bit scrannel.
Cosmopolitan Hotel
95 W. Broadway, at Chambers St.
Phone: 212-566-1900
Good for business trip, single room start at $145. Who hate smoking better does not go there.
East Village Bed and Coffee
110 Ave. C, between 7th and 8th Sts.
Phone: 212-533-4175
Rooms start at just $80, with all taxes included, wide choice of rooms range from first-floor Treehouse room to top-floor Children?s room. Clean and cheap but the shared quarters are small.
Union Square Inn
209 E. 14th St., between Second and Third Aves.
Phone: 212-614-0500
Rates start at $109 for a single or $119 special on Friday and Saturday nights. Good situated in the East village with subway stops to uptown/downtown nearby. Remind of you there is no elevator lift.
4. Brooklyn
Baisley House
294 Hoyt St., between Sackett and Union Sts.
Phone: 718-935-1959
A meticulously assembled English rose garden to boot, two doubles ($156.50 or $186.50) and one single ($128.50) are furnished well.
Bed & Breakfast Marisa
288 Park Pl., between Vanderbilt and Underhill Aves.
Phone: 718-399-9535
Offers the choice of the garden-level apartment or one of the two guest rooms that share a common bathroom on the upper level, ranging from $95 to $130, plus discounts for extended stays.
Union Street Bed & Breakfast
405 Union Street, between Smith and Hoyt Sts.
Phone: 718-852-8406
It's in wonderful color scheme; begin at $150 per night and decrease based on the length of stay.
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Category: Map
A New York City Map with Landmarks and Points of Interest showing.
POIs include the followings.
Transportaion: Subway Station, Subway Entrance, Ferry Terminal, JFK Airtrain Station, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Station, PATH Station;
Education: After School Program, College/University, Head Start Program, School
Public Safety: Fire House, Police
Resident Services: Day Care Center, Hospital, Post Office, Senior Center
City Life: Cultural Center, Green Market, Library, Park, Recreation Center, Wifi Hotspot.
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Category: Entertainment/Clubs
As one of the foremost dance companies in the world, New York City Ballet is the first ballet company in the United States and is unique in US artistic history. It has two permanent venue engagements: At Lincoln center's New York State Theater (63rd Street in Manhattan, NY) and another at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY).
You can enjoy the performance like The Nutcracker, Rome and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream and many more. The latest big event is the 2007-2008 Winter Season, the first week running times is Week of November 13, 2007. The common performance schedule and ticket information can be found here: New York Ballet or call the ticket phone 212-870-5667.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
Manhattan is the most magnificent part of the New York City. It's the political, financial and business district of NYC.
Top attractions in Manhattan includes Empire State Building(New York Skyride), Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central Terminal, United Nations Headquarters, Greenwich Village, World Trade Center, Brooklyn Bridge and New York Stock Exchange.
Top Museums include American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The attractions in Manhattan are marked by star on the map. You can see the subway stations by a black train mark.
Click the top attractions in NYC more information about the attractions.
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Category: Accommodation
Here some luxury hotels strongly recommended:
Four Seasons Hotel New York
57 East 57th Street (Midtown East) New York, NY.
Phone: 212-758-5700
Price: Nightly rates from $450.
Is the tallest hotel in NYC. Offer luxury spa and good equipped fitness facility. Surely get information about museums and theatre tickets from the front desk staff.
Plaza Athenee Hotel, New York
37 E 64th St (Upper East Side) New York, NY.
Phone: 212-734-9100
Price range: $500-$3600, offer off-season specials.
Good location for shopping and museums. Remember to check the air conditioning is available before you signing the bill.
The Peninsula New York
700 Fifth Ave (Midtown West, Times Square) New York, NY.
Phone: 212-956-2888
Price ranges: $425-$2450.
With a pool and a full-service spa. Ideal location in the heart of the city with indoor pool. Remember check out your charge whether charge for something should be discounted.
The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park
Two West St (Lower Manhattan, Financial District) New York, NY.
Phone: 212-344-0800
Price: from $249 to $1300.
An AAA Five Diamond resort in Manhattan. Offer rooms with overlooking the New York Harbor view. Remember they do not accept reasonable late check-out, they are serious punctual.
The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park
50 Central Park South (Midtown West, Times Square) New York, NY.
Phone: 212-308-9100
Price ranges: $495-$1795.
Rooms and suites are generously sized, featured luxurious beds and marble baths. Surely to check out all the equipments in room are all available.
The Benjamin
125 East 50th Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-715-2500
Price: Nightly rates from $200
An environmentally-aware boutique hotel, have big size bathroom than NYC standard. Their concierge was great but their front desk stuff is not so good.
New York Palace Hotel
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY.
Phone: 212-888-7000
Price ranges from $225-$1600.
Nearly 900 rooms, in addition a spa and fitness center, both the rooms and public areas are clean and immaculate. Before take the rooms check which style you want, classic decor or classic decor.
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Category: Accommodation
Recommended five apartment rent companies:
1. Abode Limited (http://www.abodenyc.com )
Address: Abode, P.O. Box 20022, NYC 10028
Phone: 212-472-2000 or 800-835-8880
Rental rates: daily rates are $135-$450 for units ranging from studios to 3 bedroom apartments.
Minimum Stays: 4 nights
More information: most units are non-smoking, arranges rentals of furnished apartment. If you are upset about something at the begging of stay they can offer help and make a change of the apartment. They are so patient.
2. CitySonnet (http://www.citysonnet.com )
Rental rates: Hosted accommodations - singles $90+/doubles $120+; studio/1 bedroom apartments - $135+; larger apartments $230+; artists lofts $185+
Minimum Stays: 3 nights
More information: as a welcome agency you can contact us in http://www.citysonnet.com/reserv.html . Convenient for reservation, can save your time.
3. Gamut Realty Group (http://www.gamutnyc )
Address: 115 East 57th Street/11th Floor/ New York, NY
Phone: 212-879-4229
Rental rates: studios (2 guests) - $120-175; 1 bedroom (4 guests) - $150-$239; 2 bedrooms (6 guests) - $339
Minimum Stays: 2 nights
More information: Locations throughout New York City, including Queens and Brooklyn. If you don not like the apartment they will give back the deposit back. Goof for your choice.
4. Manhattan Getaways (http://www.manhattangetaways.com )
Address: PO Box 1994, New York, NY 10101
Phone: 212-956-2010
Rental rates: B&B Rooms - $110+; studio - $150+; 1 bedroom - $165+; 2/3 bedrooms: $250+
Minimum Stays: 3 nights (sometimes 2 nights)
More information: B&B rates are for hosted stays and don't always include their own bathroom. Offer furnished short-term apartments well-priced. Before your reservation they email photos to you, good way for clients making decision.
5. Metro-Home (http://www.metro-home )
Address: 515 Madison Avenue, 25th Floor | New York, NY
Phone: 212-813-2244 or 800-987-1235
Rental rates: studios (2 guests) - $99+; 1 bedroom (4 guests) - $189+; 2 bedrooms (6 guests) - $349+
Minimum Stays: 1 night
More information: Weekly maid service available. Offer fully furnished apartments, what you need to do is just bring your suitcase.
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Category: Transportation
Top 5 Rental Car Companies and Vehicles:
1. AAMCAR
Two locations: 315 West 96th St. New York, NY. 88-500-8460. another is 506 West 181st St. New York, NY.
Phone: 888-500-8480
More information: specializing in affordable transportation, offering all feature size sedans, cargo vans, 7 passenger vans and 15 passenger vans, offer lower rates than other discounts. http://www.aamcae.com
2. Image Rent-A-Car
Address: 391 Empire Blvd Brooklyn NY.
Phone: 718-771-6666
More information: wide range of vehicles: cars, vans, SUVs, Trucks, Luxury, Exotics and specialty. http://www.imagerentacar.com
3. All Car Rent A Car
Address: 9 locations in http://reservations.allcarrentacar.com/locations
More information: biggest rental company in Brooklyn http://www.allcarrentacar.com
4. Prestige car Rental
Locations: 151E, 51st Street, New York, NY. Tel. 212-758-0750. another is 303 Sunrise HWY, Lynbrook. NY.Tel.516-596-2277
Serving the Long Island and Manhattan http://www.prestigecartental.com
5. Jolly Wheels Rent A Car
Address: 1214 West Boston Post Rd. #190 Mamaroneck, NY.
Phone: 888-609-0123
New car rental agency with the feature of low prices for residents and visitors. http://www.jollywheels.com/
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Category: Resaurants/Food
New York City's special food is an outstanding representative with heavy Jewish and Italian style.
The New York-style pizza which originated from New York City, with the ingredients of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, is traditionally eaten folded in half.
The New York-style cheesecake, made famous for its consistency of heavy cream, cream cheese, eggs and egg yolks.
Do not miss the New York-style bagel which contains salt and malt and boiled in water first then baked in a standard oven, the bagel is puffy with a noticeable crust.
Maybe you should also taste New York-style pastrami or New York strip steak.
Top two spots to eat New York Style Pizza
1. Lombardi's Pizzeria
32 Spring St, New York, NY
Phone: 212-941-7994
Hours: Sun-Thu: 11:30am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat: 11:30am-12:00am.
Price range: $20-$27
2. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, between Front and Water Sts., Brooklyn, NY
Phone: 718-858-4300
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm; Fri 11:30am-12am; Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 12pm-11pm
Price range: $1-$20
Long lines to wait(sometimes more than 45mins); No reservations
Best places to taste New York-style cheesecake:
1. Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
342 E 11th St (Between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue)
Phone: 212-674-7070
Must try the ricotta cheesecake;
Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-12am, Fri-Sat 8am-1am
2. Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand Street (between Mulberry & Mott St. )
New York, NY 10013-3717
Phone: 212-226-6150
slow service on weekend evenings
Places to enjoy New York-style bagel:
1. H&H Bagels
2239 Broadway (at 80th Street), NY
Phone: 212-595-8003
Hours: 24hours a day
Prices: under $20
2. Ess-a-Bagel
359 1st Avenue (21st St), NY
Phone: 212-260-2252
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Prices: under $20
Top ten restaurants recommended:
1. Gramercy Tavern (American Food)
42 E. 20th St, New York City, NY
Phone: 212-477-0777 Fax: 212 477 1160
Hours: Lunch: noon-2:00pm Mon-Sun, Dinner: 5:30pm-10:00pm Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11:00pm Fri-Sat.
Must Try: Flaky sturgeon lemon-fennel sauce, lobster celery puree, trout, coconut tapioca
Price range: $30-80
2. Mollys Pub& Shebeen (Irish)
287 3rd Ave (Between 22nd Street and 23rd Street )
Phone: 212-889-3361
Hours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 a.m. Sun., 12 p.m.-4 am
Must Try: Pub sausages, mashed potatoes, Shepherd's pie
Average Price: $20
3. Falai (Italian)
68 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
Phone: 212-253-1960
Hours: Tue-Thu 6pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 6pm-11pm, Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm
Average Price: $40
Charming decoration; Good Service; Best wine selections;
Drawbacks: Noisy; Small place;
4. Chanterelle (French)
2 Harrison Street, New York, NY
Phone: 212-966-6960
Hours: Mon.-Wed. 5:30 pm-11:00 pm, Thu.-Sat. 12:00 pm-2:30 pm; 5:30 pm.-11:00pm,Sun. 5:30 pm-11:00 pm.
Must Try: seafood sausage, cheese
Price range: $41-95
Spacious room; Romantic; Beautiful Decoration; Upscale restaurant; Need formal dress;
Drawbacks: Very Expensive
5. Sapa (French-Southeast Asian Cuisine)
43 W 24th St (Between 5th and 6th Avenue)
Phone: 212-929-1800
Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30 am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm , Thu-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-1:30am, Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Must Try: Glazed spareribs; Spring Roll Sampler Plate; Cocktails;
6. Gonzo (Italian)
140 W 13th St
Phone: 212-645-4606
Hours: Mon-Wed 5:30pm-11pm, Thu-Fri 5:30pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10:30pm
Must Try: Pizza, macaroni, cheesecake, Pasta
Price range: $60
A little bit noisy
7. MCSorleys Old Ale House (American)
15 E. 7th Street (Between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue )
Phone: 212-473-9148
Hours: Daily 12pm-4am
Must Try: American cheese and Beer
Average Price: $20
Cheap beer; Crowded; Noisy
8. Danube (Contemporary)
30 Hudson St, New York City, NY
Phone: 212-791-3771
Hours: Mon-Sat 5:00pm-11:30pm
Must Try: Austrian Cheese Raviolis, short ribs, Wiener schnitzel, spicy beef goulash, Carinthia cheese ravioli
Average Price: $75
9. Eatery New York
798 9th Ave (Between 52nd Street and 53rd Street)
Phone: 212-765-7080
Hours: Mon 11am-4pm, 5pm-11pm, Tue-Thu 11am-4pm, 5pm-12am, Fri 11am-4pm, 5pm-1am, Sat 9am-3:45pm, 5pm-1am, Sun 9am-3:45pm, 5pm-11pm
Must Try: Baked macaroni and cheese; Jerk chicken with mashed sweet potatoes; Garlic roast chicken; Chili-rubbed pork chop with polenta
Price range: $21-30
10. Oceana (American)
55 East 54th (Between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue)
Phone: 212-759-5941 Fax: 212-759-6076
Hours: Mon-Sat 7:00pm-12:30am, Sun Noon-12:30am
Must Try: roasted pumpkin salad, baby spinach, vanilla grapefruit cake, Oysters
Price range: $41-80
11. Black Pearl Restaurant(New American; Seafood; Pizza)
833 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: 718-857-2004
Open Hours: Tue-Thu 4:30pm-1am , Fri-Sat 4:30pm-4am, Sun 11am-10pm
Must try: Tuna Steak, shrimp salad, Pepper Shrimp
Unlimited mimosas, bloody mary and champagne drinks for brunch; Geat party venue; Very busy on weekends
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Category: Weather
Average Temperature by Month (F Degree):
Jan 31.5
Feb 33.6
Mar 42.4
Apr 52.5
May 62.7
Jun 71.6
Jul 76.8
Aug 75.5
Sep 68.2
Oct 57.5
Nov 47.6
Dec 36.6
New York City's coastal location differentiate it from other same-latitude cities, it has a humid continental climate, with cold winter and hot, moist summer.
The best time to visit the New York City are in spring and autumn for the temperatures are mild and pleasant, just take some portable attire and a few pairs of trousers or light coat.
In summer always swelteringly hot and humid, shorts, skirts and T-shirts are good choices.
Snow and winter rain are common in winter, surely take your thick winter clothes. And always have an umbrella.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
Being an international big city, New York City incorporated the finance, trade, tourism and culture and arts, so the New York City tour is one of the most colorful and abundant enjoyment.
The categories of tour including: Sightseeing Tours, Walking Tours, On Location Tours, Helicopter Tours, Boat Tours and TV Studio Tours. Here is just a typical listing.
1, Central Park Bike Tour
Tel: 212-310-6600
The best way to explore Central Park is to rent a bike for some hours and rest at the places you are interested in. Another way is to have a 2 hour escorted bicycle tour starting at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm.
Costs: $40
2, Circle Line Cruises
Pier 83 - Midtown - at West 42nd Street and 12th Avenue
Tel: 212 563 3200
2-hour Harbor or Harbor Lights Cruise
75 min Liberty Cruise (available May 1 - Oct 31 only).
Costs: $25.00
Have magnificient view for lower Manhattan, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty; Less crowded on weekdays;
3, New York Party Shuttle Tours
depart from Northwest Corner of 7th Ave & 50th St.
Tel: 212-277-8018
The most welcomed tour is NY SEE IT ALL! Tours (5 1/2 Hours); The guide will leave the bus with visitors and point out the attractions with history stories; Leaving at 8:30am, 10am, 12:30pm, and 3pm. Smaller comfortable air-con bus with free ice cold drinks provided.
Stop at Times Square, World Trade Center Site, New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, St. Paul?s Chapel, South Street Seaport, 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick?s Cathedral, Central Park and some more. See the whole listing of the stops and pass-by attrations for 5 1/2 tour.
Costs: $60
4, Big Apple Greeter
Tel: 212-669-8159
Guided tour from New Yorkers. Visitors can fill in a simple request form so that the Greeters know what's your specical request. Or send them email: Cinformation@bigapplegreeter.org .
There are guides speaking in 22 languages. It's FREE of Charge. Of course you can make donation to the guides or the organization.
5, Bateaux New York
Pier 62, Chelsea Piers, W 23rd St. and 12th Ave
Tel: 866-211-3806
Take in the sights of NYC, listen to live music and enjoy good food
Dinner Cruise: Board 6:30 pm; Cruise 7:30 to 10:30 pm; costs about $145
Lunch Cruise: Board 11:30 am; Cruise Noon to 2:00 pm; costs about $60
Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise: Cruise Times Vary; 11am - 1pm | Noon - 2pm; costs about $45
Tips: Bateaux New York does not allow T-shirts, jeans or sneakers to be worn on any cruise. It is suggested jackets and ties for men and business or evening attire for ladies.
6, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty St, between Nassau and William Streets
Tel: 212 720-6130
60-minute free tour to trading rooms, the museum and the Fed's vault, which holds 900 tons of gold.
Hours: Weekday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m
Call the above phone number or send email to frbnytours@ny.frb.org at least one month in advance to schedule a tour.
7, Harlem Heritage Tours
104 Malcolm X Boulevard
Tel: 212 280-7888
Learn about Harlem, the America's African-American Capital, in Upper Manhattan; Experience the Hip Hop culture; Enjoy jazz music; Hear the gospel, Enjoy the delicious food; All helps at Harlem.
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Category: Transportation
As the rapid transit system, New York City subway is the most extensive public transportation system in the world.
There are 468 passenger stations, running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year that you can ride whenever.
You can get the subway map in the subway stations or get from in the post offices, or get the online version at New York Subway Map
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
1. Statue of Liberty
Tel: 212-363-3200
Located on Liberty Island. New York Harbor Ferry leaves from Battery Park, Liberty Island, New York City, NY. It's the America's most representative symbol of freedom, reopen after the 9.11 event with more restrictions, so please buy tickets in advance at least two days in advance. Attention that the climbing to the crown has been closed since Sep 11, 2001. Statue of Liberty is a Must-See attraction for the first time visitor to NYC. In average it takes about 2 hours from Battery Park to the inside of Statue. Go early for the 8:45am entry to avoid the long lines.
2. Central Park
59th to 110th Streets, New York City, NY.
Tel: 212-310-6600
A great place for walking tour and sightseeing and accept about 25 million visitors each year. It is one of the popular paradises of family- tour and a park for everybody. Activities can do in Central Park: city walk sightseeing, walking, cross-country skiing, biking, bird watching, tennis, rock climbing, inline skating, see performance in Delacorte Theater, enjoy open-air musical concert, visit zoo...
3. Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY.
Tel: 212-535-7710
Over 2 million works of art from around the world thought out history. Running time: Tue - Thu, Sun 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Fri & Sat 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. / closed on Mondays. Offering Museum Highlights Tours daily, these volunteer one hour tours with a great introduction about the Museum's collections. Cameras allowed.
4. Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, Between 33rd and 34th Streets, New York City, NY.
Tel: 212-736-3100
Famous as the 8th World Wonder, is a 102-story Art Deco skyscraper. Remember to enjoy the fantastic view from atop and do not miss the 86th floor's Observatory. You'd better go early for buying the audio tour. On the 2nd floor you can take the IMAX-tyle Skyride to experience the funs in NY.
5. American Museum of Natural History
79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY.
Tel: 212-769-5100
NYC's most-visited family attraction. The Museum consists of 25 interconnected buildings that house 46 permanent exhibition halls, research laboratories and its renowned library. Kids will be interested in the Dinosaurs on the 4th floor.
Some suggestions: Don't buy the full price ticket, buy only the items fit you and your budget. Remember get yourself a Museum map for the confusing layout.
6. Time Square
Junction of Broadway and 7th Ave; Stretching from W 42nd to W 47th St.
Tel: 212-768-1560
The most amazing site of dining, entertainment, shopping, and nightlife. More information about Time Square.
7. Ellis Island
New York Harbor
Tel: 212-363-3206
One of the most amazing attraction in New York City. Find information about your ancestors at Immigration Museum, Enjoy the breathtaking view of Manhattan from the island.
Suggestions: Line up early at Battery Park for the 8.30 am ferry. If Line up in the afternoon, it will be too late to see both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Take the audio tour.
8, Rockefeller Center
Between 47th and 51th St., From 5th to 7th Ave.
Tel: 212-232-6868
Closer view of ESB, central park and times square at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Nice elevate ride.
9, Grand Central Terminal
Cross at 42nd Street and Park Avenue
Tel: 212-340-2583
Opened daily from 5:30am until 1:30am.
The Grand Central Railway Terminal has turned into a historic landmark with shops and restaurants. Go on festival, you can expect a laser light show.
10, United Nations Headquarters
First Avenue at 46th Street
Tel: 212-963-8687
The Visitors' Entrance is located on First Avenue at 46th Street.
Take public transportations to UN. Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue. Buses: M15, M27, M42, or M104.
It's nice to take the guided tour. UN headerquarter is closed on Public Holidays.
11, Greenwich Village
14th Street and West of Broadway
A small town atmosphere; Outdoor sidewalk caf?s and restaurants; Try the cupcakes in Magnolia Bakery; Enjoy the fountain and street artists shows at Washington Square.
12, New York Stock Exchange
11 Wall St
Closed to visitors Since Sep 11, 2001.
13, Chinatown
Canal Street to Bayard Street
Crowded, dirty, smelly, that's chinatown, while you can find good deals and great souvenirs. Be sure to negotiate the prices for your bargains.
14, Brooklyn Bridge
Connect Manhattan and Brooklyn; Walking across the 0.8 mile long Brooklyn Bridge; Have a great view of the skyline of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan Bridge. Take subway to the bridge is the most convenient way. Find more information about go Brooklyn Bridge by Subway.
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Category: Others
The New York City Marathon is held annually with the length of 42,195m (26.2 mile) which comes across all five sections of New York City. As the largest marathon race in the world, it has 37,954 finishers in 2006, is the most pre-eminent event in the United States.
In the latest several years, the Financial Giant ING also sponsors this event. The time of the Marathon is on the first Sunday of November and attracts many world-class professional athletes and amateurs from the entire world.
The 2007 New York Marathon will start on Sunday, November 4th.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
1, Have a day trip to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Have breathtaking views of Manhatton skyscrapes.
1. Taking a roam by walk or bike in Central park, enjoying sightsee of natural landscape and recreational activities.
2. Planning a night tour, never missing the night piece in NY City.
3. The ideal site to see the best aerial views of New York City is the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center.
4. See a Broadway Show in the Theater District of New York city.
5. Spend a night party in Greenwich Village which looks like a small town of Manhattan.
6. Go to United Nations Headquarters for learning something about UN's peacekeeping efforts for the world.
7. Enjoy a pleasant picnic in Bryant Park or the festivities of music on summer or fall.
8. Take a cruise(Circle Line Cruises) around the city. (With children, don't take the 3-hour one in case children get bored.)
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
There are numerous unforgetful attractions for kids.
1, The Central Park
59th to 110th Streets, New York City, NY.
Tel: 212-310-6600
Hours: closes at 1:00 am and opens at 6:00 am, 365 days a year.
It is probably the best place of all to entertain the kids for offering kid-friendly diversions profusely. Kids will like the activities like biking, bird watching, rock climbing, inline skating and visit the Central park zoo and the Wildlife Center. Also have the Carousel just for kid. Better get a map of Central park.
2. The American Museum of Natural History
Address: 79th Street and Central Park West, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-363-3206
Hours: Open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
One destination of NYC's most-visited family attraction. The dinosaur displays are undoubtedly startled kids. And don't forget to take a stroll through the Hall of Ocean Life and see the big whale.
3. The Brooklyn Children's Museum
Address: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Phone: 718-735-4400 Fax: 718-735-4400
Hours: Sun: 11a.m.-6p.m. / Mon and Tue: closed. / Wed-Fri: 10a.m-5p.m. / Sat: 11a.m-6p.m. / First Saturday: 11a.m.-11p.m.
The first museum designed for children in the world. There are 9 galleries for children to explore, as well as a traveling exhibit that changes two to four times a year.
4. Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.
Address: 166 W 46th St, New York, NY
Phone: 212-245-0072
Hours: Spring/Summer Hours (4/1 to 9/30): Open daily Weekdays 10:00am to 5:00pm; Weekends & Holidays 10:00am to 6:00pm Fall/Winter Hours (10/1 to 3/31): Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm
The exhibition is on a real battleship with an amazing collection of vintage and high-tech airplanes. Children always love these military-equipments.
5, Broadway City Arcade
241 West 42nd Street (between Seventh and Eighth avenues )
Tel: 212-997-9797
Multilevel interactive game center with Manhattan theme; Kids can stay here for a whole day to play arcade games, classic video games and sports games.
6, Toys "R" Us at Time Square
1514 Broadway
Tel: 800-869-7787
Ride the ferris; buy the Lifesive Candy Land pieces and M & Ms.
7, New York Aquarium
Tel: 718-265-FISH
Surf Avenue & West 8th Street in Brooklyn, NY 11224.
kids can touch starfish and sea urchins; Watch dolphins and California sea lions swim in the outdoor aqua theater twice a day; Other sea creatures like jelly fish, whales, sea-otters, sharks, seahorses, walruses and penguins are expected to see.
Go by subway: Take the F or Q train to the West 8th Street station in Coney Island, Brooklyn
The kids may be insterested in other attractions like Skyride at ESB (Empire State Building), Day tour to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center, and stroll on Brooklyn Bridge, which are listed in Top attractions in NYC.
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Category: Others
The symbol style of New York City architecture is skyscraper, rather magnificent and sublime. In fact there are two separate concentrations of skyscrapers: Midtown Manhattan (the largest central business district in the world with notable buildings like Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, Citigroup Center and Rockefeller center) and Lower Manhattan (featured the destructed Twin Towers of the World Trade Center the new under construction new one World Trade Center Freedom Tower ). The modern style of architecture comes to the New York City start with the International Style exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, the representative building are: The Seagram Building, The Metlife Building, and Time Warner Center and so on.
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Category: Shopping
1. Kings Plaza Shopping Center & Marina
5100 Kings Plaza, Flatbush Ave. & Ave. U, Brooklyn, New York City, NY.
Phone: 718-253-6842
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am- 9:30pm; Sun 11:00am- 6:00pm
This large mall in Brooklyn includes major stores such as Macy's, Foot Locker, the Gap, and Victoria's Secret. There is also a movie theater on the premises.
2. Manhattan Mall
6th Ave and 33rd Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-465-0500
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
A midtown mall with four floors of stores, with a restaurants line two floors. Shops include The Body Shop, Nine West, Sanrio, Aeropostale, Foot Locker and Blades.
3. Queens Center
90-15 Queens Blvd. Elmhurst, New York City, NY.
Phone: 718-592-4039
Hours: Monday through Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9:30 P.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Queens Center merges the excitement of an urban retail plaza with a convenient, leisure shopping environment. Have 12 Food Court restaurants and an ever expanding family of stores.
4. Staten Island Mall
2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, New York City, NY.
Phone: 718-761-6800
Hours: Mon-Thu:10am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat: 10am-10pm; Sun?G11am-7pm.
This mall features major department stores including Macy's, Sears, and JC Penney.
5. South Street Seaport
Visitor's Center, 12 Fulton Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-732-7678
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun: 11am-8pm.
On the East River in downtown Manhattan, about 120 shops in the area including Ann Taylor, Talbots, Brookstone, The Body Shop, Coach and J. Crew.
6. Trump Tower
Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue at 56th Street, New York City, NY.
Phone: 212-832-2000
Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm; Sun: noon-5pm
There are 5 levels in the grand atrium where you can find branches of some of the world's more exclusive shops.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
 Times Square is one block in Manhattan located in the junction of Broadway and 7th Avenue and stretching from west 42nd street to West 47th Streets.
You can get to Times Square by shuttle buses your hotel offered, subway(station just at the door), the tour bus or taxi.
A listing of something to do at or near Time Square.
1. Watch Broadway shows in the Theater District
You can choose any show (comedy, classic, musical, drama, romance, Tragedy, or mature) and get the ticket information. Discount tickets at TKTS half price Broadway show tickets can be found at Duffy Square, the center island of 47th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue for TKTS. Only Cash or traveler's cheques are accepted.
2. The royal Celebration of New Year's Eve
Star-studded musical performances, balloons, pom-poms, confetti, and a colorful pyrotechnic display. Famous ball drop atop one Times Square has been a tradition dating from 1906. Free event annually.
3. NASDAQ MarketSite Tower located at 43rd and Broadway
7 stories high high-tech electronic display
4. For kids, treat them with a ferris wheel ride or walk through the the Candy Land at TOYS R US.
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Category: Things To Do/Attractions
If you are a crazy-lover of books, you should not miss the book stores tour.
1. Barnes & Noble
Address: 1665 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Phone: 718-774-2625
More information: is the largest books company, there are over 1,500,000 kinds of books, with 9 branches in New York City. It is more like a comfortable reading-room for you can finish reading any book as you like with no buying and no fee.
2.Forbidden Planet
Address: 840 Broadway # 1, New York, NY
Phone: 212- 475-6161
More information: Most of the books are related to 'Star Trek', also sell some other SFX film like 'Super Man', 'Spider Man', 'Bat Man' and 'Star Wars'. The common frequenter are over-30years adults, maybe coming here for remind themselves of some memory. But it's suitable for every age.
3. Revolution Books
Address: 9 W 19th St, New York, NY
Phone: 212- 691-3345
More information: Just as it name implies, all the books in there are related to revolution. If you are curious about all revolutions in the world, you can go there find your favorite.
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Category: Transportation
 There are three main airports in NYC.
1, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Mainly for international flights; Located at Jamaica, New York 11430, 24 KM southeast of Manhattan;
Tel: 718-244-4444
2, LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Mainly handles domestic flights; Located at Flushing, New York 11371, 11km (7miles) Northeast of Manhattan;
Tel: 718-533-3400
3, Newark International Airport (EWR)
Handles both domestic and international flights; Located at Newark, New Jersy 07114, 16 miles (26 km) SouthWest of New York city center
Tel: 973-961-6000
Parking Info: 888-397-4636
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Category: Transportation
JFK is located in Queens at the south end of the Van Wyck Expressway, 15 miles from midtown Manhattan. The map of the JFK in New York City area is shows at New York Airports. The following is the detailed map of the JFK airport. The hotels nearby and car rental centers are marked as star. Transportation between the terminals can be done freely with Airtrain.
There a few ways for you to go from JFK to Manhattan:
1, By AirTrain, Subway & LIRR
It's the fast, economical way to travel from to JFK to Manhattan. It takes only $7. Drawbacks: not easy to train if you are travelling with big luggage
If you want to take the subway line A to Manhattan or Brooklyn, please take the Airtrain to Howard Beach station; It takes 60 minutes to get to midtown manhattan; If you want to take subway lines E, J, Z or LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) please take the Airtrain to Jamaica Station.
If you are travelling from Manhattan to JFK, then you need to take the A train marked Far Rockaway or Rockaway Park, NOT Lefferts Blvd.
2, By Taxi
The easiest way to travel to Manhattan. It takes $45 from JFK to Manhattan with Bridge tolls and tip excluded. The bridge tolls can be up to $4.50. About the tip to the driver, it's at least 15% of your taxi fee. It's expensive to ride the taxi alone. But if you have up to four persons together, then it's the best choice.
3, Car Rental
Align the Airtrain at Station C: Federal Circle. That's the car rental center: See the map. Car Rental is not recommended if you are just staying in the city area. Parking is expensive and inconvenient.
4, Shuttle Buses
There are two bus shuttles in JFK: New York Airport Service Express Bus and Super Shuttle.
The first one is available from 6:30 a.m. - 11:10 p.m., leaving every 15-30 minutes. Fare is $13.
Super Shuttle is available 24 hours a day. Fare is about $19. Door to door, very convenient. Tel: (866) 472-4497
For driving, the route to drive from from JFK to Manhattan(abut 31 mins):
1. Head southeast 0.4 mi
2. Turn left onto the ramp to Airport exit/Other Terminals 440 ft
3. Merge onto JFK Expy 499 ft
4. Merge onto I-678 N/Van Wyck Expy via the ramp to Airport exit/Return to Terminals/Long Term Parking/Rental Car Returns 6.1 mi
5. Take exit 10 on the left to merge onto Grand Central Pkwy W toward La Guardia Airport/Triboro Bridge 2.0 mi
6. Take exit 10E-W for I-495 W toward Manhattan 0.6 mi
7. Continue toward I-495 W/Long Island Expy 322 ft
8. Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Midtown Tun/I-495 W and merge onto I-495 W/Long Island Expy 3.2 mi
9. Take exit 17W to merge onto Brooklyn Queens Expy/I-278 W toward Brooklyn 5.7 mi
10. Take exit 29 to merge onto Tillary St toward Manhattan Bridge/Bklyn Civic Center 0.5 mi
11. Turn right at Adams St/Brooklyn Bridge Blvd
Continue to follow Brooklyn Bridge Blvd 1.4 mi
12. Take the ramp onto Centre St 0.2 mi
13. Turn left at Reade St 0.1 mi
14. Turn left at Broadway 108 ft
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Category: Transportation
LGA is located on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, 8 miles from midtown Manhattan. Above is the map of LGA with nearby hotels and subway stations.
Above is the detailed map of LGA airport. The hotels and car rentals near LGA airport are marked as stars.
Hotels nearby LGA include Clarion Hotel, Wyndham Garden Hotel, Marriott, Crowne Plaza, King's Inn, Westway Motor Inn, Airway Inn and Marriott Courtyard. Most of the hotels have shuttle buses between the hotel and the airport. Check before you go.
There are several ways for you to take from LGA to Manhattan:
1, By M60 Bus
You can get on the M60 Bus from the terminals at the airport and alight at 116th and Broadway in front of the gates of Columbia University in Manhattan. Then you can transfer to subways or buses to your destination. It takes about 45 minutes and costs only $2.
2, By Q33 bus
Take the Q33 bus at the terminals and get off at Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson Heights, then transfer to E train of F train to Manhattan. Costs only $2. Takes about 40 mins.
3, By Taxi
The fast way to go Manhattan. It takes 20 to 40 minutes and costs between $16-$30 excluding bridge tolls(about $4) and tip.
4, Car Rental
See the map for the car rentals in LGA. You need to take the shuttle buses to the car rental centers from the terminals. Car Rental is not recommended if you are just staying in the city area. Parking is expensive and inconvenient.
5, Express Bus
"New York Airport express" is available from 6:45 a.m. - midnight, leaving every 20-30 minutes. Fare is $10. Tel (718) 875-8200. Takes about 40 minutes to an hour to Manhattan;
"Super Shuttle" is available 24 hours a day. Fare is about $15. Door to door, very convenient. Takes about 45-50 minutes to Manhattan. Tel: (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826)
"Express Shuttle USA"(formerly Gray Line) is available from 7am to 11:30. Fare is about $13. Tel:(212) 315-3006 or (800) 451-0455.
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Category: Transportation
Newark International Airport is located in Essex and Union Counties New Jersy. It's 16 miles from midtown Manhattan.
Ways for you to go Manhattan from EWR:
1, Airtrain + Train + subway or bus
Take AirTrain(5 a.m. to midnight) to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, from there take the NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train to New York Penn Station. Then transfer to subways and buses, the Long Island Rail Road, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT to your destination.
2, Airtrain + PATH
Take AirTrain(5 a.m. to midnight) to Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station, from there take the NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train to Newark Penn Station. From Newark Penn Station, Transfer to PATH service to 33rd street Manhattan.
3, Taxi
Flat rate ranges from $40-55 depending on where you're going in Manhattan; Tolls and tip are not included.
4, Private Shuttles
Newark Liberty Airport Express: one hour to Manhattan; Available from 4:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m; Fare is $13.
Super Shuttle: runs 24 hours; door to door; Fares are $15 - $19, depending on destination; Tel: 1-800-258-3826
5, Rent a car
Check the car rental centers at EWR. The airtrain connects to the car rental centers. It's not recommended if you just stay in the city.
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 New York City is the biggest metropolis and harbor city of America, one of the famous financial center of America and the world.
New York City located in the south-east Hudson's estuary, be closed to the Atlantic. It belongs to humid continental climate for its coastal position. New York City is divided in to five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Manhattan is the central core of New York City which concentrates world-class elites industries of finance, securities, futures and insurance. The area covered 322 square miles (830 km2), with a urban population is about 7 million including the suburban population of 1.8 million, is the most major densely populated city in North America.
There is about 40 million tourists visit New York City each year all over the world. Much most popular tour destinations include the Status of liberty, Empire state Building, Ellis Island, Broadway Theatre District, Central park, Times Square, and various museums such as American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art and so on.. New York City's culture is diverse for the America is a big nations smelting pot, the famous Chinatown has a population of 150,000 which is the biggest Chinatown in America. And there are many people of other minority like Italians and Jews in New York City.
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