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Rockefeller Ctr Tree Lighting 2011

November 29, 2011

The annual tree lighting at Rockefeller Center is scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Tree Lighting Schedule

7 – 9pm at West 48th – W 51st St between 5th & 6th Avenues

Nearby NYC Parking Garages

It could be your worst nightmare to drive near Rockefeller Center for the Tree Lighting 2011 on November 30th. But if you are driving and looking for Rockefeller Center parking, here are some NYC parking garages:

Ulltra Car Park — The Centurion, 33 W 56th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenue

$18 Enter after 5PM, Exit by 2AM.
$32 for 2 hours
$39 for 12 hours
$10 surcharge for SUVs and oversized vehicles

Central Parking — Print out the coupon for this rate here

$19 — 304 W 49 St between 8th & 9th Avenues
$16 — 23 W 55 St between 5th & 6th Avenues
$25 — 257 W 47th St between 7th & 8th Avenues
$26 — 27 E 50th St between Madison & Park Avenues

If you want cheaper parking in NYC for the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting 2011, look for an Evening Special Rate farther East near 3rd Ave, 2nd Ave, or even 1st Ave, or farther West towards 8th Ave or 9th Ave.

Things to Do Before the Tree Lighting

If you want to make a day of it, Rockefeller Center has an interactive trip planner so you can map out your route and make sure you don’t miss any of the fabulous attractions.

Filed under: NYC Events,Rockefeller Centre Tree Lighting — mtohn @ 1:17 pm

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 14, 2011

Going to the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Here’s what you need to know about watching the parade and parking.

Parade Route

The parade starts at 9am from Central Park West and 77th Street and goes down Central Park West to Columbus Circle at 59th St. It takes a left on to Central Park South (59th St), then goes down 7th Avenue to 42nd Street. The parade then goes left on 42nd St to 6th Avenue, then down 6th Avenue to 34th Street. Once on 34th St, travels along 34th Street to Macy’s Herald Square.

Where to Park

Ulltra Car Park — 359 9th Avenue @ 30th Street. Outdoor lot. $14 enter by 10am & exit by 7pm, $22 for 10 hours to midnight, $30 for 24 hours or overnight, $10 extra for Vans & SUVs.

Central Parking — 147 W 83rd St & 157 W 83rd St, between Columbus and Amsterdam. $27 for 6 hours, $32 for 12 hours. Print the coupon here to get these rates. Oversized vehicles may have a surcharge.

QuikPark — 305 W 46th St and 328 W 56th St bet 8th & 9th Aves, W 68th & W 70th bet Freedom Place & Riverside Blvd. $30 flat rate at all locations. Oversized vehicles may have a surcharge.

Since the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is on the West side of Manhattan, your best NYC parking garage deals will be either on the East Side or way West. Most of the NYC parking garages will have an Event Rate on Thanksgiving Day ranging from $30 – $55. Look for:

Early Bird Special near 1st or 2nd Aves from 55th – 80th Sts, then walk or take a crosstown bus to Central Park West. Early Bird Specials will range from $12 – $20, and you have to be in the garage by 9 – 11am and leave usually by early evening. Check out the $14 rate below.

Flat Day Rates farther West, near 11th or 12th Aves.

Park on the Street, because NYC parking meters and Alternate Side Parking regulations are not in effect. But watch those NYC parking signs — if the sign says ‘No Stopping, No Standing, or No Parking Anytime’, then you cannot park there.

Stay Tuned! We’re Waiting for more NYC Parking Garages to Give us their Special Thanksgiving Day Rates!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Public Viewing Areas Read more…

Filed under: NYC Events,Thanksgiving Day — Tags: Early Bird Special, Macys Thanksgiving Parade, NYC Parking, NYC parking garage — mtohn @ 10:09 am

UN General Assembly 2011

September 19, 2011

It’s that time of year again — UN General Assembly! Expect the leaders of most countries, along with their entourages of people and dark cars with tinted windows — to make driving and getting around NYC’s East Side from 40th – 60th Streets an exercise in logistics and patience. Here’s what you can expect for NYC driving and traffic:

FDR DRIVE — Expect random freezes below 63rd St.

1st AVE — Closed from 42nd – 48th Sts. closed. Demos at nearby Dag Hammarskjold Plaza. Read more…

Filed under: NYC Driving,UN General Assembly — Tags: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, NYC Driving, NYC East Side, NYC Traffic, President Clinton, President Obama, UN General Assembly — mtohn @ 9:42 am

July 4, 2011 Parking Deals

July 4, 2011

Here are some parking deals for July 4th, 2011 near the Macy’s NYC fireworks display.

$35 Event Rate — United Rental 540 West 44th St

$31 — up to 10 hours at 332 West 44th St btwn 8th and 9th

$35 Event Rate — PennMark 305-319 West 33rd St between 8th and 9th

$20 — 12 hours at Westside 441 9th Ave at 34th and 9th

$30 — 24 hours at Westside 441 9th Ave at 34th and 9th

$38 Event Rate — Westside 441 9th Ave at 34th and 9th

$26 — 1 hour at Time Warner 10 Columbus Circle at 58th and Broadway
$30 — 2 hours at Time Warner 10 Columbus Circle at 58th and Broadway
$40 — 10 hours at Time Warner 10 Columbus Circle at 58th and Broadway
$55 — 24 hours at Time Warner 10 Columbus Circle at 58th and Broadway

$7 — per day at Liberty State Park Jersey City

$18 — 10 hours at Plaza 4A 135 Greene St Jersey City
$22 — 24 hours at Plaza 4A 135 Greene St Jersey City

Filed under: July 4th — admin @ 2:23 pm

July 4, 2011 Parking

June 27, 2011

For the third year in a row, the Macy’s July 4th NYC Fireworks display will be along the Hudson River, on the West Side of Manhattan.

If you’re thinking of viewing the fireworks, check out Pam Skilling’s recommendations for the best viewing spots and what to do in NYC over the long weekend.

Streets on the West Side close early on July 4 to prepare for the NYC fireworks. Be sure to plan ahead. We’ve got all the information about Street Closures, Viewing Areas, and Where To Park. Read more…

Filed under: July 4th,NYC Events — Tags: July 4, Macy's, NYC Driving, NYC Fireworks, NYC Parking, NYC parking garage, NYC parking rate, NYC parking sign, NYC Street Parking — admin @ 11:31 am

NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2011

March 16, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Parade

The following streets in Manhattan will be closed from 11 am to 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 17, 2011 for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade:

5th Avenue between 42nd Street and 86th Street
Vanderbilt Avenue between 43rd Street and 46th Street
44th and 45th Streets between Vanderbilt Avenue and 6th Avenue
46th through 48th Streets between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue
80th through 85th Streets between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
63rd and 64th Streets between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue
Madison Avenue between 63rd Street and 64th Street

Filed under: NYC Events,St. Patrick's Day — Tags: NYC Parade, St. Patrick's Day Parade — admin @ 4:34 pm

New Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Route

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There’s a storm brewing over the 2012 Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade route and Times Square retailers aren’t happy.

Traditionally, the parade travels down Broadway, through Times Square and ends at Herald Square, which is at the intersection of Broadway, Sixth Avenue (also called Avenue of the Americas), and 34th Street, and is the main entrance to Macy’s Department store.

But Macy’s has just decided to relocate the parade in 2012 and 2013 from Times Square to Sixth Avenue for safety reasons, particularly since the city will be working on the pedestrian plazas in Times Square.

Who isn’t happy? Read more…

Filed under: NYC Events,Thanksgiving Day — Tags: Herald Square, Macy's, Mayor Bloomberg, Parade, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Times Square Alliance — admin @ 11:17 am

New Year’s Eve 2011

December 2, 2010

If you’re one of the millions of people coming to NYC for New Year’s Eve this year, and you’re brave enough to drive into the city, we can help you find parking.

Tip 1 – Arrive early on December 31st, or even on December 30th. Most of the streets around Times Square will start closing on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve.

Free parking does exist. If you want to park on the street, read the signs. Most streets have free parking after 7pm, but around Times Square these areas will have No Parking from Friday, December 31st at 12:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 1st: Read more…

Filed under: Driving in Times Square,New Year's Eve,NYC Driving,NYC Street Parking — Tags: NYC Driving, NYC garage, NYC Parking, NYC parking garage, NYC parking rate, NYC parking sign, NYC Parking Ticket, nyc parking violation, NYC Street Parking, NYC streets, NYC Traffic — admin @ 8:13 pm

Gridlock Alert Days 2010

These 8 days have been named 2010 NYC Gridlock Alert Days – when you can expect the city to have significant traffic and are advised NOT to drive if you really, really don’t have to.

Wednesday, November 24
Tuesday, November 30
Friday, December 10
Wednesday, December 15
Thursday, December 16
Friday, December 17
Wednesday, December 22
Thursday, December 23

Filed under: Driving in Times Square,NYC Events,Parking & Driving Advice — Tags: Gridlock Alert Days, NYC Driving, NYC Parking, Sam Schwartz — admin @ 7:43 pm

UN Gridlock 2010

September 20, 2010

It’s here again — the UN General Assembly, when leaders from 169 countries gather in NYC and make the area from 42nd to 60th Streets and 1st to Park Avenues an obstacle course for pedestrians, taxis, and drivers. Here’s what we know to help you manage the random traffic freezes and security checkpoints:

STREET CLOSURES AND/OR RESTRICTIONS

Expect random freezes for all pedestrian and vehicular traffic:

1st Ave from 34th – 49th St

41st – 47th Streets from 1st – 2nd Avenues and Tudor City Places. These areas are restricted to residents, delegates, and authorized person with business on the block.

Eastern parking lane of 2nd Ave from 42nd – 57th Street. This area will be blocked by emergency cones and is restricted law enforcement and emergency personnel only.

PEDESTRIAN SECURITY CHECKPOINTS

2nd Ave at 41st, 42nd, 44th, 45th, and 46th Streets

1st Ave at 42nd and 46th Streets

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