Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Sign for public payphones
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Kaufman's Pharmacy
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New York ambulance
Security and Health
Discouraging
Thieves
Pickpockets are on the
lookout for tourists, who
usually have substantial
amounts of cash on them.
Don't flaunt jewelry or
advertise your status by
wearing a waistpack and
sporting your camera
around your neck. A local
grocery store bag is a
good, inconspicuous place
for cameras.
returning late. Other than
the maids, don't admit
strangers to your room;
if necessary, phone the
desk to verify someone
who claims to be an
employee of the hotel.
East 24th Street, between
1st & 2nd avs
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Map L4
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212 998 9800, 212
998 9828 weekend &
out of hours
Travel Insurance
Most U.S. insurance
is effective throughout
the country, but those
with foreign insurance
coverage should take out
comprehensive medical
travel insurance before
arriving in the U.S. Should
you need any treatment,
you will be expected to
pay for it at the time of
service and the bill can be
an extremely steep one.
Walk-in
Medical Clinics
The D.O.C.S clinics,
affiliated with the Beth
Israel Medical Center,
offer convenient by
appointment or walk-in
services for adults and
children. d
55 East 34th
Street, between Madison &
Park avs. Map K4. 212 252
6000. Open 8am-8pm
Mon-Thu; 8am-7pm Fri;
9am-3pm Sat; 9am-2pm
Sun
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1555 3rd Avenue at
88th St. Map E4. 212 828
2300
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202 West 23rd
Street at 7th Av. Map L3.
212 352 2600
Avoiding Scams
Beware of distractions
in front of you when
boarding buses or
subways; a pickpocket's
accomplice behind you
may be after your wallet.
If you buy electronics
from street peddlers for
next to nothing, you may
find next to nothing of
value inside the box
when you open it.
Smoking
Smoking is illegal in
almost all public places
in New York, including
subways, movie thea-
ters, restaurants and
bars. The fines are stiff,
$100 and up.
Hospital Emer-
gency Rooms
Emergency treatment is
available 24 hours a day;
if you are able, call the
number on your policy
first, and check which
hospitals your insurance
company deals with.
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Roosevelt Hospital: 428
West 59th Street at 9th Av.
Map H2. 212 523 6800
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St. Vincent's Hospital: 153
West 11th Street at 7th Av.
Map M3. 212 604 7998
Locations
to Avoid
New York's crime rate is
way down, but it makes
little sense to take
chances. Most city parks
are delightful during the
day, but after dark are not
safe places to explore;
nor are low-income
neighborhoods very safe
places for visitors to
roam late at night.
Telephone
Helplines
Various helplines are
available to call in a crisis.
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Suicide Help Line: 212
532 2400
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Sex Crimes
Report Line: 212 267 7273
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Victim Services Agency:
212 577 7777
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Travelers'
Aid: 212 944 0013
Emergency
Numbers
Hotel Room
Safety
Don't advertise your
empty hotel room by
putting out the “please
make up this room”
sign. Leave the lights on
if you think you will be
Dental
Emergencies
For dental crises, D.O.C.S
has walk-in clinics. You can
also contact N.Y.U. Dental
Care for urgent treatment.
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N.Y.U. Dental Care: 345
Police, fire, and
Medical Emergencies
911
N. Y. Hotel Urgent
Medical Services
212 737 1212
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