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Travel Information
Columbia University is easily accessible from John F. Kennedy (JFK) International, Newark International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA) airports (LGA serves domestic flights only).  Average one-way taxi fare to Columbia, or to the hotels,  is approximately $50 from JFK or Newark, or $30 from LaGuardia.  Please note that taxis may or may not accept credit cards, cash may be required.  Train and car service options are also available.  If you take a taxi from the airport, please use an authorized taxi from a taxi stand at the airport.

From within Manhattan, Teachers College is served by the Number 1 subway train (red line) at the 116th St. stop.  From this stop, you'll be at 116th Street and Broadway.  Walk four blocks north to 120th Street and Broadway, then take a right turn to enter Teachers College. The conference site at Zankel Hall is at 525 W. 120th Street, on your left side a half block east of Broadway. Please note that the 2 and 3 trains on the red line do not serve Columbia.

Getting Around New York
New York is a very walkable city; in addition, taxis are readily available, and the subway and bus systems serve New York City and the surrounding areas.

The official subway map is available at http://www.mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm.  Another useful, independent site for determining the best route via subway, bus, and or walking is at www.hopstop.com .

If You Forgot to Bring Anything...
There are all sorts of stores near the conference hotels; the primary drugstore chains are Duane Reade, CVS, and Walgreens.  Many drugstores are open 24 hours per day.  Probably the nearest drugstore to the conference hotel area is the Duane Reade at 380 Amsterdam Avenue, near 79th St.  And there's one at 2864 Broadway, near 111th St., close to Columbia. Plus many more.

If you need some electronic or computer equipment, there is a Circuit City electronics store at 2232 Broadway, near 80th St.  Circuit City is open till 9:00 PM during the week.

Hotel and Dormitory Information
Both hotel and dormitory options will be available for ICELW participants. Information will be posted as it gets closer to the conference.



 

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