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An American version of the famous London wax museum. Don't forget to bring your camera because you and your friends can pose and take pictures with Albert Einstein, the president, Whoopi Goldberg,...
An American version of the famous London wax museum. Don't forget to bring your camera because you and your friends can pose and take pictures with Albert Einstein, the president, Whoopi Goldberg, athletes and other celebrities as well as ghoulish figures in the French Revolution. They also show the steps into the making of a wax figure. They sell disposable cameras at the museum but if you forget, just drop into a local CVS/Duane Reade's before you go in since it'll probably be cheaper. Many of the wax figures are truly life like and their designer costumes magnificent. Take your time as you go through the rooms because it is over before you know it. Gift shop is at the end of the tour. Great for all ages even teens. Admission is pricey - about $24 for kids (4-12) and $30 for adults - 15% discount with AAA.
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JHS 167
Category:
Elementary Schools
220 East 76 Street
New York, New York 10021
(212) 535-8610
A diverse large middle school on the upper east side in a great neighborhood. A school in transition. After some great years under Principal Wittikind, this school declined under Principal Penzel...
A diverse large middle school on the upper east side in a great neighborhood. A school in transition. After some great years under Principal Wittikind, this school declined under Principal Penzel and now is under Principal Rehn. Students are fortunate if they can get into the music program which is excellent. Few students are in the 'general' classes, most qualify for the 'sp' or special progress classes. Quieter students are easily overlooked. Parent-Teacher conference days are a complete zoo. Classes are too large, teachers can be overwhelmed though some are dedicated and experienced with handling large numbers of adolescents. Guidance counselors are excellent and accessible and really listen to parents' and student's preferences and try to guide you to the right match. Students are allowed to go out for lunch but when they don't get back to school on time, latenesses accumulate on report cards. Maybe they should try a new policy where the kids could enforce themselves - late once, no outdoor lunch for a week; late the 2nd time, no lunch out for a month; late 3rd time, no more outdoor lunch.
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A fairly rigorous competitive Jesuit all-boys high school in the Bronx. May be moving to Westchester. Applicants must take Catholic COOP test and have excellent grades but you don't have to be...
A fairly rigorous competitive Jesuit all-boys high school in the Bronx. May be moving to Westchester. Applicants must take Catholic COOP test and have excellent grades but you don't have to be Catholic. All freshmen take Greek or Latin. A well balanced academic education. Students are required to take a minimum number of courses in English(4), foreign language(4) math (3), science with lab(3), social studies(3) as well as religion(4). Forensics is offered in senior year. Strictly enforced dress code -jacket/tie/shirt/dress khakis,dress shoes. Rather rigorous in terms of discipline - students get detention points for lateness, not buttoning their collar, talking in class,etc. which can lead to suspension. Each grade has a Service requirement. Juniors go on an overnight retreat. Seniors must put in 70 hrs volunteer work offsite aside from classes. A good match if your teen comes from Catholic middle school background, students from public school may have a more difficult transition.
Discipline/Counseling/Academics are not well integrated. Some financial aid available but tuition is steep at about $10,000 plus cost of books, etc.
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Family style Italian restaurant. Lively happy atmosphere, sometimes a bit noisy. Best for groups when you are celebrating birthdays or graduations. For big groups, use the separate party room with...
Family style Italian restaurant. Lively happy atmosphere, sometimes a bit noisy. Best for groups when you are celebrating birthdays or graduations. For big groups, use the separate party room with special menu that serve bigger portions than in the dining room. Caveat - in the party room there is an enforced time limit and your party may be rushed through the meal. Seating can be crowded if there are a lot in your party. Most dishes are prepared well. Shrimp scampi, calamari are excellent. Zucchini fritti is very lightly fried, a delicious vegetarian appetizer. Spaghetti is uninspired, ravioli is better. Chicken or veal francese is excellent as is chicken scarpiello - though it takes a long time to prepare. Service is okay - when it is busy, it is hard to catch the waiter and there may be long waits between dishes. There's a tendency to rush you through the meal - ignore them and take your time.
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Multi use radiology facility that does all kinds of scans, virtual colonoscopy, x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, mammogram, PET etc. Accredited by American College of Radiology. Entire staff including...
Multi use radiology facility that does all kinds of scans, virtual colonoscopy, x-rays, ultrasound, MRI, mammogram, PET etc. Accredited by American College of Radiology. Entire staff including those making appointments, technicians, etc - very nice and helpful, personable and professional. They treat you like a person not like a number. Very large waiting room, sometimes very busy. Early appointments are best. You get a card with your account number and they store your images electronically for future comparison. They also may accept your insurance coverage - call and ask.
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This used book shop in the basement of the Webster Library is non profit and helps support the local public library branches. Remarkably and with great effort by the diligent staff, the books are...
This used book shop in the basement of the Webster Library is non profit and helps support the local public library branches. Remarkably and with great effort by the diligent staff, the books are all arranged neatly by category - mystery, romance, history, science fiction, science, travel etc. Most of the books are used and can be purchased for $1 - $2 each. There are hardcovers and paperbacks as well as VHS tapes. There are also children's books, review books, cookbooks, etc. Feel free to browse. The staff are all volunteers of the Friends oF Webster Library and very friendly and helpful. There is usually great music overhead to set the tone. They also readily take donations.
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Reasonable and fair prices at local upper east side locksmith shop. Personable, friendly service. They will change your cylinder, make keys, etc. - shop also carries various key chains, locks,...
Reasonable and fair prices at local upper east side locksmith shop. Personable, friendly service. They will change your cylinder, make keys, etc. - shop also carries various key chains, locks, etc. They will give quotes/estimates over the phone. They also can supply Fire Department approved window gates for apartment fire escape windows and will install them if needed for about $375, depending on size.
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Mostly everything is outdoors and there are sprinklers and lazy tube rides and lots of water fun. Lots of fun for families with young kids - wear a bathing suit and bring towels,maybe a bucket and...
Mostly everything is outdoors and there are sprinklers and lazy tube rides and lots of water fun. Lots of fun for families with young kids - wear a bathing suit and bring towels,maybe a bucket and water bottles or juice boxes. Shaded places for toddlers to crawl. You can bring a cooler packed with lunch and leave it in your car and get your hand stamped when you go out so you can re-enter for free as food is expensive in the park. Open 10 - 8 during the summer. About 2 hours from NYC. Fairly expensive at $40 per person including children over 2 - maybe $3 off with AAA, about $25pp if you come after 2 PM but may apply only when park closes at 6.
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Jet Blue is the best airline - usually on time, cheap fares, friendly crew, well serviced planes with Direct TV sets in front of each passenger. They still serve snacks including Terra Blue Chips...
Jet Blue is the best airline - usually on time, cheap fares, friendly crew, well serviced planes with Direct TV sets in front of each passenger. They still serve snacks including Terra Blue Chips (made from natural blue potatoes!) and soda/water/juice for free on every flight. You can join True Blue Rewards to try to get a free flight - you need 100 points and they expire after a year. Flights to Buffalo from JFK are only 2 points each, to California 6 points (double points if you book online). Most flights are out of JFK. I think from LGA (LaGuardia) they only go to Florida. Besides booking online and choosing your seat, you can also get your boarding passes online 24 hours prior to flying or checkin through an airport kiosk that scans a barcode you have printed at home. What more could you ask??
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Staples
Category:
Specialty Stores
1280 Lexington Avenue (East 86 St)
New York, New York 10001
(212) 426-6190
In this Staples store, you can make copies for a nickel each (bring change - otherwise you have to take the escalator/elevator to the 2nd floor and get in line for the cashier). Sometimes the...
In this Staples store, you can make copies for a nickel each (bring change - otherwise you have to take the escalator/elevator to the 2nd floor and get in line for the cashier). Sometimes the machines are out of order but there are usually two machines that work -go early to avoid waits. Office supplies like phones, copiers, printer ink - the store brand is cheaper and just as good, etc. are upstairs. If you are buying something that is advertised on sale or comes with a freebie, make sure you bring the ad - sometimes the sale price has not been entered into the computer or staff does not know about special. Mostly, staff are friendly but they have one or two employees who are not helpful and bordering on rude.
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