Manhattan Relocation: Helpful NYC Links, Contacts, Tips, Resources
New residents in New York City may be overwhelmed by the vast array of public services and municipal structure that they find upon arrival. The following information is a general guide for new New Yorkers who are trying to get settled.
Driver's licenses
For on-line instructions visit http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/.
To register a vehicle for the first time or change registration
Bring the following to your local Motor Vehicle office:
Keep in mind that unlike most other cities life in NYC is very livable without a car. Most New Yorkers walk and use mass transportation.
Utilities
There are a number of companies that provide the necessary services for a comfortable home. Con Edison Heat and hot water are included in the rent in most buildings, but not all. Gas is included in some.
For kids, moving can be stressful, especially if they don't know what to expect. And for older youngsters, few things are worse than being the new kid on the block. Here are some fear-easing suggestions:
Before the move:
Public Schools
New York's public school system is one of the largest in the country, with more children enrolled in its public schools than 12 states and the District of Columbia have in total population!. Call the Board of Education for help in finding your way through the enrollment process:
To find out where you child should attend school (Elementary, Junior High, or High School) contact:
Helpful NYC Links
Here are some of the most helpful links to make living easy in New York.
DESIGN
CULTURAL
Ballet
http://www.nycballet.com/
212-870-5500
Broadway
http://www.playbill.com/
212-557-5757
Carnegie Hall
http://www.carnegiehall.org/
212-903-9600
Lincoln Center
http://www.lincolncenter.org/
212-546-2656
NYC Cultural Guide
http://www.nyc-arts.org/
Opera
http://www.nycopera.com/
212-870-5500
Radio City Music Hall
http://www.radiocity.com/
212-247-4777
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Fire
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nyfd/home.html
911 or 212-999-2222
Poison
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/poison
212-764-7667
Police
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/home.html
911 or 212-374-5000
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES www.nyc.gov/html/dep/home.html 212-966-7500
Complaints about noise, sewers, air quality, asbestos and industrial waste
Water Quality
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/home.html
888-426-7433
Potholes
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/home.html
212-225-5368
Sidewalk Repairs
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/home.html
212-255-5368
Sanitation
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dos/home.html
212-219-8090
FOOD
Zagat's
http://www.zagat.com/
800-333-3421
KIDS
Cultural
nyckidsarts.org
212-410-9780
LIFESTYLES
CitySearch
http://www.newyork.citysearch.com/
212-647-5700
Time Out
http://www.timeoutny.com/
212-539-4444
MUSEUMS
Metropolitan
http://www.metmuseum.org/
212-535-7710
Modern Art
http://www.momo.org/
212-708-9696
Natural History American Museum of Natural History
NEW YORK CITY (OFFICIAL) http://home.nyc.gov/
Housing Authority
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/home.html
212-863-8000
Rent Laws
http://www.rentlaw.com/
Questions regarding Tenant Landlord rights should be posted to their message board.
POST OFFICE http://www.usps.com/ 212-967-8585
NYC BOARD OF ELECTIONS http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/register.html 212-VOTE NYC
SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)
Abacus Guide
http://www.abacusguide.com/
212-712-2228
Board of Education
http://www.nycenet.edu/
212-567-3385
SCHOOLS (PRIVATE)
Educational Records Bureau
http://www.erbtest.org/
212-873-9180
Parents League of NY
http://www.parentsleague.org/
212-737-7385
SPORTS
Madison Square Garden
http://www.thegarden.com/
212-465-5800
Chelsea Piers
http://www.chelseapiers.com/
212-336-6666
Yankees
http://www.yankees.com/
718-293-4300
Mets
http://www.mets.com/
718-517-TIXX
Rangers
http://www.newyorkrangers.com/
212-465-6741
Knicks
http://www.knicks.com/
212-465-5867
Jets
http://www.newyorkjets.com/
877-747-JETS
Giants
http://www.giants.com/
201-935-8111
TELEPHONE
Verizon
http://www.verizon.com/
212-890-1550
TRANSPORTATION
Auto Transportation Guide
Airports
JFK
http://www.panynj.gov/
718-244-4444
LaGuardia
http://www.panynj.gov/
718-533-3400
Newark
http://www.panynj.gov/
973-961-6000
Rail Service
Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com/
800-USA-RAIL
Ferry Service
NY Waterway
http://www.nywaterway.com/
800-53-FERRY
Commuter Bus
Hampton Jitney
http://www.hamptonjitney.com/
(631) 283-4600(800) 936-0440 from 212, 914, 201, 718
Long Island Railroad
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/lirr
718-217-LIRR
Metro North
West/CT
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/
800-METRO-INFO
PATH to New Jersey
http://www.panynj.gov/
800-234-7284
Subway
Maps
http://www.mta.nyc.us/nyct/maps/submap.htm
Metropolitan Transit
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/
718-330-1234
Taxis
http://www.nyc.gov/taxi
212-692-8294
TELEVISION SERVICES
Time Warner Cable
http://www.twcnyc.com/
212-598-7200
UTILITIES
Con Edison
http://www.coned.com/
Gas leaks
800-752-6633
Steam
212-683-0682
Driver's licenses
For on-line instructions visit http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/.
To register a vehicle for the first time or change registration
Bring the following to your local Motor Vehicle office:
- Completed registration/title application
- Proof of ownership
- Proof of insurance in the registrant's name
- Proof of inspection
- Sales tax clearance
- Proof of registrant's name and date of birth
- If the registrant is not the owner of the vehicle, registration authorization from the owner together with proof of the owner's name and date of birth
- If the vehicle was purchased from a dealer/leasing company, an odometer disclosure statement
- Bill of sale
- Appropriate fee
Keep in mind that unlike most other cities life in NYC is very livable without a car. Most New Yorkers walk and use mass transportation.
Utilities
There are a number of companies that provide the necessary services for a comfortable home. Con Edison Heat and hot water are included in the rent in most buildings, but not all. Gas is included in some.
- Verizon for telephone service and DSL Call 212-890-2350 for new orders.
- Time Warner for cable television service and Road Runner Internet service Call 212-674-9100 to order service.
For kids, moving can be stressful, especially if they don't know what to expect. And for older youngsters, few things are worse than being the new kid on the block. Here are some fear-easing suggestions:
Before the move:
- Keep your children informed about your moving plans.
- Take the kids to their new home as soon as possible.
- Visit the neighborhood with your children to see what facilities will likely interest them, such as the library, shops and playgrounds.
- Arrange a tour of your children's new school
- Explain what moving day will entail and reassure your children that their possessions will be handled carefully.
- Set up the children's rooms right away to give them a place to unwind and play while you organize the rest of the family's belongings.
- Take a walk in the neighborhood to meet new neighbors and potential playmates for your children.
- If your children have been active in any religious, sports, social, ethnic or cultural organizations, contact such groups in your new neighborhood.
- Invite families on your floor or in your building for lunch so that kids can get to know each other in a relaxed atmosphere.
Public Schools
New York's public school system is one of the largest in the country, with more children enrolled in its public schools than 12 states and the District of Columbia have in total population!. Call the Board of Education for help in finding your way through the enrollment process:
Board of Educationor you can log onto http://www.nycenet.edu/.
110 Livington Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
1-718-935-2000
To find out where you child should attend school (Elementary, Junior High, or High School) contact:
The Office of Zoning and IntegrationListings for New York's Public Schools appear by district under the heading "Education" in the New York City Government Offices section of the Blue Pages in the Verizon telephone book
28-11 Queens Plaza North
Long Island City, New York 11101
1-718-391-8000
For information about toddler groups, nursery schools and day schools, contact:
Education: Parochial Schools Contact: The Archdiocese of New York 1-212-691-3381 Education: Private Schools
The Parents LeagueDial 311 for all non emergency NYC customer service.
1-212-737-7385 or http://www.parentsleague.org/.
Helpful NYC Links
Here are some of the most helpful links to make living easy in New York.
DESIGN
- ABC Carpet & Home
- Ligne Roset
- Armani Casa
- Crate & Barrel
- Design Within Reach
- Shimna
- Dune
- Greenhouse
- Modernlink
- Wonk
CULTURAL
Ballet
http://www.nycballet.com/
212-870-5500
Broadway
http://www.playbill.com/
212-557-5757
Carnegie Hall
http://www.carnegiehall.org/
212-903-9600
Lincoln Center
http://www.lincolncenter.org/
212-546-2656
NYC Cultural Guide
http://www.nyc-arts.org/
Opera
http://www.nycopera.com/
212-870-5500
Radio City Music Hall
http://www.radiocity.com/
212-247-4777
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Fire
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nyfd/home.html
911 or 212-999-2222
Poison
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/poison
212-764-7667
Police
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/home.html
911 or 212-374-5000
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES www.nyc.gov/html/dep/home.html 212-966-7500
Complaints about noise, sewers, air quality, asbestos and industrial waste
Water Quality
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/home.html
888-426-7433
Potholes
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/home.html
212-225-5368
Sidewalk Repairs
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/home.html
212-255-5368
Sanitation
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dos/home.html
212-219-8090
FOOD
Zagat's
http://www.zagat.com/
800-333-3421
KIDS
Cultural
nyckidsarts.org
212-410-9780
LIFESTYLES
CitySearch
http://www.newyork.citysearch.com/
212-647-5700
Time Out
http://www.timeoutny.com/
212-539-4444
MUSEUMS
Metropolitan
http://www.metmuseum.org/
212-535-7710
Modern Art
http://www.momo.org/
212-708-9696
Natural History American Museum of Natural History
NEW YORK CITY (OFFICIAL) http://home.nyc.gov/
Housing Authority
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/home.html
212-863-8000
Rent Laws
http://www.rentlaw.com/
Questions regarding Tenant Landlord rights should be posted to their message board.
POST OFFICE http://www.usps.com/ 212-967-8585
NYC BOARD OF ELECTIONS http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/register.html 212-VOTE NYC
SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)
Abacus Guide
http://www.abacusguide.com/
212-712-2228
Board of Education
http://www.nycenet.edu/
212-567-3385
SCHOOLS (PRIVATE)
Educational Records Bureau
http://www.erbtest.org/
212-873-9180
Parents League of NY
http://www.parentsleague.org/
212-737-7385
SPORTS
Madison Square Garden
http://www.thegarden.com/
212-465-5800
Chelsea Piers
http://www.chelseapiers.com/
212-336-6666
Yankees
http://www.yankees.com/
718-293-4300
Mets
http://www.mets.com/
718-517-TIXX
Rangers
http://www.newyorkrangers.com/
212-465-6741
Knicks
http://www.knicks.com/
212-465-5867
Jets
http://www.newyorkjets.com/
877-747-JETS
Giants
http://www.giants.com/
201-935-8111
TELEPHONE
Verizon
http://www.verizon.com/
212-890-1550
TRANSPORTATION
Auto Transportation Guide
Airports
JFK
http://www.panynj.gov/
718-244-4444
LaGuardia
http://www.panynj.gov/
718-533-3400
Newark
http://www.panynj.gov/
973-961-6000
Rail Service
Amtrak
http://www.amtrak.com/
800-USA-RAIL
Ferry Service
NY Waterway
http://www.nywaterway.com/
800-53-FERRY
Commuter Bus
Hampton Jitney
http://www.hamptonjitney.com/
(631) 283-4600(800) 936-0440 from 212, 914, 201, 718
Long Island Railroad
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/lirr
718-217-LIRR
Metro North
West/CT
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/
800-METRO-INFO
PATH to New Jersey
http://www.panynj.gov/
800-234-7284
Subway
Maps
http://www.mta.nyc.us/nyct/maps/submap.htm
Metropolitan Transit
http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/
718-330-1234
Taxis
http://www.nyc.gov/taxi
212-692-8294
TELEVISION SERVICES
Time Warner Cable
http://www.twcnyc.com/
212-598-7200
UTILITIES
Con Edison
http://www.coned.com/
Gas leaks
800-752-6633
Steam
212-683-0682
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nice concise list you have
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