Story Jam New York/For participants

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Finding the place

The event will take place at UNICEF's New York Headquarters, 3 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (on 44th St. between 1st Ave. and 2nd Ave.) Look for the sign on the door that says UNICEF - this is not the same thing as the UN headquarters (we are next door)!

To arrive by public transit you can take:

  • M15 bus up 1st Ave. to 43rd St.
  • M15 bus down 2nd Ave. to 42nd St.
  • 456/7 to Grand Central (42nd St. and Lexington Ave.)

Getting around

You'll want to get a subway pass; $2 a ride, $7.50 for a 1-day unlimited. Hopstop is a good way to find directions and times using public transport.

The streets of NYC are also swarming with taxis. They'll get you places, but subways are often just as fast (especially within Manhattan) and much cheaper. However, if you have a lot of luggage, you can't beat taxis as the way to go.

Accommodations

Staying in New York can be expensive. If you're coming in from out of town and don't have friends to stay with, some fellow Jammers may be able to lend you a couch - post to the list and ask for a place to stay. Other options include (please add if you know of places):

Food

Food in New York is great, and can be cheap. Got favorite restaurants? List them here.

  • Good Burger - 800 2nd Ave. Good burgers, as the name implies.
  • Papaya king - 200 W. 14th St., various other locations throughout Manhattan. Hot dogs and tropical-type shakes; good for carnivores and lunch for under $5.
  • Pizza Rustica - 2nd and 44th(ish) - cheap pizza close
  • Boi - 2nd and 44th(ish) - tasty higher end vietnamese food super close
  • Deans - 2nd and and 43rd(ish)- reasonably priced italian

Recommended reading

* http://x.mepemepe.com
* http://unisay.org
* http://wiki.laptop.org
*  http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Core_principles
* http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Wiki_getting_started
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