The airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which also manages the two other major airports in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), in addition to three smaller airports, Stewart International Airport, Teterboro Airport and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Newark is the tenth busiest airport in the United States and the nation's fifth busiest international air gateway; JFK ranks first.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
The airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which also manages the two other major airports in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), in addition to three smaller airports, Stewart International Airport, Teterboro Airport and the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. Newark is the tenth busiest airport in the United States and the nation's fifth busiest international air gateway; JFK ranks first.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - New York
LaGuardia Airport is an airport serving New York City, New York, United States, located on the waterfront of Flushing Bay, and borders the neighborhoods of Astoria, Jackson Heights and East Elmhurst in the borough of Queens. The airport was originally named Glenn H. Curtiss Airport after aviation pioneer Glenn Hammond Curtiss then renamed North Beach Airport, then later named for Fiorello La Guardia, a former mayor of New York who built the airport. In 1960, it was voted the "greatest airport in the world" by the worldwide aviation community. "LaGuardia Airport" is the official name of the airport according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the facility.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport is an international airport located in Queens in southeastern New York City about 12 miles (19 km) from Lower Manhattan. It is the top international air passenger gateway to the United States and is also the leading freight gateway to the country by value of shipments. The airport is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages the two other major airports in the New York metropolitan area, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia. JFK airport is the base of operations for JetBlue Airways and is also a major international gateway hub for Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Over 80 airlines operate out of JFK.
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City buses - New York
In general, buses stop every 2 blocks making them agonizingly slow, but for those who have the time to spend it can also double as a scenic tour of the city. MTA buses also serve as the main mode of transportation for K-12 students travelling to and from school. From 8-9am and 2-3pm, expect heavy amounts of school children/teens in certain areas.
Trains - New York
There are five subway-style PATH stations along Sixth Avenue -- 33rd Street, 23rd Street, 14th Street, 9th Street, and Christopher Street. Trains from all of those points run to terminals in either Hoboken, Jersey City or Newark, New Jersey, or transfers are available to these points. There, they connect with 10 NJ Transit commuter lines that serve New Jersey, as well as Orange and Rockland County, New York. For more information, call 1-800-234-PATH.
The MTA operates Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad.The LIRR system stretches from the eastern tip of Montauk, Long Island to Penn Station in Manhattan, approximately 120 miles away. For more information, call (718) 217 LIRR or visit http://www.mta.info/lirr/.Metro-North goes to 120 stations distributed in seven counties in New York--Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Bronx, New York (Manhattan), Rockland, and Orange--and two counties in Connecticut--New Haven and Fairfield. For more information, call (800) METRO-INFO or visit http://www.mta.info/mnr/. In New York City, call (212) 532-4900.
Amtrak
Train tickets nationwide. Weekly web deals. Reservations can be made anytime from 11 months prior to departure to the actual day of departure, however, since space on most trains is limited, it's a good idea to book your tickets ahead of time. For more information, call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.
New Jersey Transit
This website provides information on transportation in New Jersey including travel advisories for busses and trains. For more information, call (973) 762-5100 or visit www.njtransit.com.
Port Authority of NY and NJ
This website provides information on transportation concerns related to water crossings connecting Manhattan Island with New Jersey, to the west. This includes tunnels, bridges, and vehicles crossing these venues. For more information, call (212) 435-7000 or visit www.panynj.gov.
New York City subway
FaresThe primary method of fare payment is the Metrocard. All subway stations and busses are now Metrocard capable. Tokens are also available, and cost $2.00 each.
web: http://www.ny.com/transportation/subways/
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230 fith - New York
230 Fifth is different!
Created and controlled by the former owner of New York's famous Roxy and Palladium nightclubs, 230 Fifth opened on May 4, 2006 and in just one year of existence has received worldwide recognition as New York's # 1 Rooftop Garden and Fully Enclosed Penthouse Lounge / Bar!
230 Fifth is New York's largest outdoor Rooftop Garden and fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge larger perhaps than all other comparable venues combined.
web: http://www.230-fifth.com/
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