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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 29, 9:15*pm, Slim wrote:
On 2009-08-28 14:45:46 -0400, Phil said: On Aug 28, 2:21*pm, Slim wrote: On 2009-08-28 11:48:43 -0400, Phil said: On Aug 27, 9:25*pm, Brian wrote: On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:56:59 -0700 (PDT), Phil wrote: If the traffic is right, you can get from midtown to the WTC in five minutes. And if it isn't, which is often the case? Thirty-first and Seventh to the WTC is a quick ride on the West Side Highway. When there is no traffic. How often is that? More often than you tell the truth... or act maturely. You made a definitive statement, yet you did not say WHEN the traffic is light. I'll answer when you tell me where you got that story synopsis from. Phil |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:09:54 -0700, "ARL"
wrote: We are mature couple from San Francisco. We are taking our vacation in New York City on October 26 to Nov 1. Please recommend 3 star hotel that is near the subway stations in Queens or Brooklyn or NJ that is reasonably priced? We are considering to stay at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, NJ on the Hudson. But there is no MTA subway to that area, correct? Everyday, we have to take the Waterway Ferry from the Lincoln Harbor terminal to West 39th Street Midtown at $7.75 per person? How can we get from this 39th Street Ferry Terminal to the MTA subway? Thank you for your help. There is a similar quality hotel (Hyatt I think) on the Hudson in Jersey City close to the Exchange Place PATH station. At the cost of a PATH fare each way, it is about a 10 minute ride to the World Trade Center Station where there are a number of subway lines. It is a slightly longer walk to the HBLRT station for those interested in riding the light rail. |
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On 2009-08-29 21:55:52 -0400, Phil said:
On Aug 29, 9:15*pm, Slim wrote: On 2009-08-28 14:45:46 -0400, Phil said: On Aug 28, 2:21*pm, Slim wrote: On 2009-08-28 11:48:43 -0400, Phil said: On Aug 27, 9:25*pm, Brian wrote: On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:56:59 -0700 (PDT), Phil wrote: If the traffic is right, you can get from midtown to the WTC in fiv e minutes. And if it isn't, which is often the case? Thirty-first and Seventh to the WTC is a quick ride on the West Side Highway. When there is no traffic. How often is that? More often than you tell the truth... or act maturely. You made a definitive statement, yet you did not say WHEN the traffic is light. I'll answer when you tell me where you got that story synopsis from. Phil, I will not discuss your sick, prejudiced and perverted attempt at a script here. Please take it to the appropriate thread. Thank you. -- "A nickel isn't worth a dime today." - Y. Berra |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
"Clark F Morris" wrote in message ... On Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:09:54 -0700, "ARL" wrote: We are mature couple from San Francisco. We are taking our vacation in New York City on October 26 to Nov 1. Please recommend 3 star hotel that is near the subway stations in Queens or Brooklyn or NJ that is reasonably priced? We are considering to stay at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, NJ on the Hudson. But there is no MTA subway to that area, correct? Everyday, we have to take the Waterway Ferry from the Lincoln Harbor terminal to West 39th Street Midtown at $7.75 per person? How can we get from this 39th Street Ferry Terminal to the MTA subway? Thank you for your help. There is a similar quality hotel (Hyatt I think) on the Hudson in Jersey City close to the Exchange Place PATH station. At the cost of a PATH fare each way, it is about a 10 minute ride to the World Trade Center Station where there are a number of subway lines. It is a slightly longer walk to the HBLRT station for those interested in riding the light rail. For people who do not think that the Hudson River=Pacific Ocean, rewards await. "August 24, 2009 A HUDSON STATE OF MIND Explore the urban waterfront via light rail, ferry By PATRICIA McDANIEL STAFF WRITER Ispent many years of my life in Hudson County, living with my extended family in Bayonne. When I settled at the Shore, visits back to Bayonne were made via the usual route - the Garden State Parkway to the Turnpike to exit 14A. But when a dear aunt passed away unexpectedly last year, I found myself needing to make more trips up north than were usual for me. When necessary, I drove to Bayonne. But a combination of high gas prices and what seems to have become a speed-or-get-off-the-road mentality on the Parkway forced me to seek an alternate route. It was time to check out the light rail system I heard was established along the old Central Jersey Railroad right-of-way. I've always taken the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line train from Elberon or Long Branch to get to New York or to visit relatives in Secaucus. Surely, I thought, I can connect somewhere from the train line to this light rail system. So, I began a bit of a public transportation odyssey. And it's been so rewarding: I not only developed a greater appreciation for Hudson County, but my family and I also enjoyed a city-based summer vacation during which we could leave the car at home. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail On one trip to Bayonne, I took the local train north to Newark. I went across the platform and took the PATH train, assuming I could pick up the light rail I needed at Journal Square. But not so, a PATH conductor told me. He recommended staying on the PATH to Exchange Place and going outside the station to the light rail stop. So I went a couple of stops more, got off and took the steep Exchange Place escalator to the exit. As I left the PATH station, I was met with one of the most incredible sights any traveler could see - The New York City skyline rising out of the Hudson River. On a clear April day, it seemed to me like the most invigorating view in the world. Then, I turned around to see Jersey City behind me. Its skyline was quite impressive, too: The business district I was in was almost futuristic - streets were clean, glassy high-rise buildings reflected the sun and the area was bustling with people. Commuters, students and families were either walking to the nearby water taxis, taking the bus, bicycling or getting on the light rail that indeed was just a short walk from the PATH station. So, I bought a ticket and had it validated at a box on the platform - a MUST if you don't want to get a hefty fine from the ticket checkers - and I got on the next train going to Bayonne, designated as "22nd Street." The light rail trains are so quiet, clean and modern, it was a pleasure to sit down and enjoy the view. The windows are large, giving the train the feel of an observation car. The train made its way south, hugging the street past condos and restored brownstones whose stoops you could almost touch, you were so close to them. There are several stops along the route, including one for Liberty Science Center. I was bound for Bayonne, however, so I stayed on the train and was able to get off just blocks away from my destination. The route also extends north to Hoboken and Port Imperial, where there are ferries to New York. The northern end of the line ends at Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen. Summer vacation in Jersey City One place I noticed when I first emerged from the Exchange Place PATH station was a Hyatt hotel just a few steps away. My family and I had just stayed at a Hyatt in Washington that spring and enjoyed it, so I decided to check it out. The Hyatt Regency Jersey City is right on the Hudson. When I went to the lobby, surrounded on three sides by fantastic New York City views, I was sold on staying there for a vacation. Then, I looked at the hotel rates and was almost stopped in my vacation-planning tracks. Rates during the week were pricey, nearing $300 per night or more. But I found that weekends - Friday-, Saturday- and Sunday-night stays, could be had for $199 - a little better. Then I inquired about and received a $20 discount - the chain honors various club discounts. So for $179 per night, at 2008 rates, we had a room with a view of the water (and nighttime fireworks along the Hudson) and access to the hotel's pool and gym. There was an excellent, if pricey, hotel restaurant, as well as other nearby restaurants. (The hotel provides a list of those.) Our three days went quickly, but they were packed with touring accomplished entirely by water and rail. In fact, it's advisable to travel there in warmer weather so you can enjoy the ferry transportation. Our itinerary in brief: South Street Seaport: We arrived at the Hyatt on Friday afternoon and took one of the speedy water taxis (which were only running weekdays) near our hotel to South Street Seaport. We ate on the plaza, toured the South Street Seaport Museum and sailing ships, such as The Peking, that have been open to the public there for decades. On a warm Friday night, the area thronged with people out for dinner or shopping and having a nautical good time - aided by cold beers and sea chantys. Ellis Island: Saturday we spent at Ellis Island. We took the light rail to the Liberty Science Center stop, got the shuttle bus (the state definitely can put more of those on duty in the summer - these were packed) and headed out. The first stop is the Liberty Science Center itself. Then the bus takes passengers to Statue Cruises at the old Central Jersey Railroad terminal for trips to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Note: Tickets can be bought in advance. Plus, there are strict security checks made here before boarding the ferries. Another important note - the shuttle bus runs weekends all year, but only weekdays April through December. Once on the water, the scenery again couldn't be better. We chugged past the Statue of Liberty and got off at Ellis Island, which I had never visited. The ferry schedule permitted a long-enough time to check out all exhibits at the Ellis Island museum, which, as the granddaughter of Polish immigrants, I found fascinating. There also was time for lunch at a fine cafeteria with outdoor seating with, again, those ever-present skyline views. It's well worth your time to listen to a documentary and National Parks System ranger talk about the island's history - and about how it was almost lost to the public for private development. Ground Zero: On Sunday, we visited the site of the World Trade Center. We took a brief PATH ride from the nearby Exchange Place station and emerged near Ground Zero. We had purchased tickets in advance through the Tribute WTC Visitor Center for a walking tour of the site. The center - a project of the September 11 Families' Assocation, tells the stories of that day and of the people who endured the tragedy through "person-to-person" history. The walking tour - led for us by a Sept. 11 survivor who also was a Vietnam veteran - was, for me, the highlight of the trip. My husband and I and my son - in first grade the day of the attacks - heard our guide's own story and that of others who survived that day. The tour around the site shows the rebuilding task that lies ahead. My tour there also brought back thoughts of my Aunt Olga, who was a patent law secretary for most of her life and worked on Wall Street and other offices in the financial district. I remember her stories of the World Trade Center as it was going up, and still have the pictures she took of it during its construction. I also saw it grow from my vantage point uptown in Greenwich Village when I was in college. And now, during our visit, it was my son's turn to learn of its rise and fall. My family agreed our trip to Jersey City and environs was one of our best - and we left for home on the train, filled with new Hudson memories." And the pictures at app.com are quite excellent, too. And there are even details about the Hyatt promotion: "Hyatt is currently running a "Three for Free" promotion to help travelers make the most of their quick weekend getaways. The offer includes three free rewards for guests - a free room night (based upon a minimum length of stay), room upgrade and full American breakfast for two daily at select Hyatt Resorts from Sept. 8 through Dec. 18. More information is available at www.Hyatt3ForFree.com." |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
Clark F Morris wrote:
On Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:09:54 -0700, "ARL" wrote: We are mature couple from San Francisco. We are taking our vacation in New York City on October 26 to Nov 1. Please recommend 3 star hotel that is near the subway stations in Queens or Brooklyn or NJ that is reasonably priced? We are considering to stay at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel in Weehawken, NJ on the Hudson. But there is no MTA subway to that area, correct? Everyday, we have to take the Waterway Ferry from the Lincoln Harbor terminal to West 39th Street Midtown at $7.75 per person? How can we get from this 39th Street Ferry Terminal to the MTA subway? Thank you for your help. There is a similar quality hotel (Hyatt I think) on the Hudson in Jersey City close to the Exchange Place PATH station. At the cost of a PATH fare each way, it is about a 10 minute ride to the World Trade Center Station where there are a number of subway lines. It is a slightly longer walk to the HBLRT station for those interested in riding the light rail. The ride takes about three minutes (it's only about a mile), plus waiting time, which is minimal during peak hours. Michael Finfer Bridgewater, NJ |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:45:46 -0700 (PDT), Phil
wrote: More often than you tell the truth... or act maturely. Phil I don't know either of you but traffic can vary greatly. Telling someone there wouldn't be a problem isn't at all helpful. |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:47:00 -0700, "ATM"
wrote: Thank you Brian, Last week (Aug 17-23) this site BROADWAY list is: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S THE 39 STEPS AVENUE Q BURN THE FLOOR CHICAGO HAIR IN THE HEIGHTS MAMMA MIA! MARY POPPINS NEXT TO NORMAL ROCK OF AGES SHREK THE MUSICAL SOUTH PACIFIC THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA No Wicked. That will be a difficult one. I wanted to see it with Kristen Chenowith but was outvoted by my wife and daughter. My wife and I saw 39 Steps last month and really liked it. I wasn't sure if she would like it but she did. It's quirky and funny. We also saw Phantom. And we've seem Mama Mia and chicago a couple of years ago. I also saw Hair in the first incarnation which gives an idea of how old I am. G |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
Brian wrote:
No Wicked. That will be a difficult one. I wanted to see it with Kristen Chenowith but was outvoted by my wife and daughter. My wife won't let me date Kristen Chenowith, either! -- Steven O'Neill Brooklyn, NY http://www.panix.com/~steveo |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 30, 11:15*pm, Brian wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:47:00 -0700, "ATM" wrote: Thank you Brian, Last week (Aug 17-23) this site *BROADWAY list is: 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S THE 39 STEPS AVENUE Q BURN THE FLOOR CHICAGO HAIR IN THE HEIGHTS MAMMA MIA! MARY POPPINS NEXT TO NORMAL ROCK OF AGES SHREK THE MUSICAL SOUTH PACIFIC THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA No Wicked. That will be a difficult one. I wanted to see it with Kristen Chenowith but was outvoted by my wife and daughter. That's ok -- she couldn't really handle the material. (Edina Menzel was fantastic, though.) KC took a break for a week to do the NYPO's concert performances + broadcast of Candide, and she was _way_ out of her league in "Glitter and Be Gay." My wife and I saw 39 Steps last month and really liked it. I wasn't sure if she would like it but she did. It's quirky and funny. We also saw Phantom. And we've seem Mama Mia and chicago a couple of years ago. I also saw Hair in the first incarnation which gives an idea of how old I am. G- |
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Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel to NYC
On Aug 30, 11:06*pm, Brian wrote:
On Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:45:46 -0700 (PDT), Phil wrote: More often than you tell the truth... or act maturely. Phil I don't know either of you but traffic can vary greatly. Telling someone there wouldn't be a problem isn't at all helpful. I said that, if the traffic is right, it could be done. That's all. I didn't say it wouldn't be a problem. Phil |
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