2008 New York City Regional

[mtaman02]

Originally Posted by BandChick

Based on New Jersey, I would say MAYBE Friday afternoon, but I wouldn't bet on anything.

Oouch not helpful

I kinda need to get a def. answer that way I can record the event onto my laptop and watch it later.

[arhajder]

I heard there was no internet out there. So how are you going to web cast?

[Roberto08]

Does anyone know what loading dock situation is for team equipment? We have essentially a smaller crate on wheels for our pit and want to make sure we will be able to unload it from a trailer and get it to the pits. Thanks!

[BandChick]

There is internet available, but it's something like $15/day if I remember correctly.

http://www.javitscenter.com/whileat/wicontent.asp

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by Roberto08

Does anyone know what loading dock situation is for team equipment? We have essentially a smaller crate on wheels for our pit and want to make sure we will be able to unload it from a trailer and get it to the pits. Thanks!

There is a huge loading dock in the back of the Javits Center. If you have large amount of equipment to off-load from a truck, it can be done. You can actually drive a truck directly into the arena.
The entrance is front the back, on 12 Ave or West Street. you have to pass the security and go up the ramps.

PM me and I will get more information and connect you with the right person.

[Elgin Clock]

How do I get from Grand Central station to the Javits center?

On foot, or is there a connecting subway line from Grand Central to maybe Penn Station which is closer?
I know there is one to the line that used to take me up north to Riverbank up along the shore, but forgot what number/letter line that is.

Any help would be appreciated!

Walking is always an option, as it looks kinda close-ish..
(20 minute walk or so)?

Just wondering the best way to get from Grand Central to the competition.
(This would only be on Sunday mid-morning (9-10am or so) btw)

[Rich Wong]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

How do I get from Grand Central station to the Javits center?
On foot, or is there a connecting subway line from Grand Central to maybe Penn Station which is closer?
I know there is one to the line that used to take me up north to Riverbank up along the shore, but forgot what number/letter line that is.
Any help would be appreciated!
Walking is always an option, as it looks kinda close-ish..
(20 minute walk or so)?
Just wondering the best way to get from Grand Central to the competition.
(This would only be on Sunday mid-morning (9-10am or so) btw)

Hey Elgin,
From Grand Central Station (42nd St. and Park Ave.):
Option 1. You can take the #7 train to 8 Ave. at 42nd (Port Authority Bus Terminal). Javits (North end) is a quick 15 minutes walk west to 11th Ave.

Option 2. Take the M42 bus (cross town on 42 St.) going west. Last stop on the bus is Javits Center.

Penn Station is south on 8th Ave. and 34th St.
From Penn Station it is a quick walk or take the M34 bus west which also has it's last stop at javits Center.

Hope to see everyone!

[BandChick]

Elgin, you can take the M42 Bus: It runs east/west on 42nd street. Stops directly outside the Javits Center and at Grand Central Station.

There's some more directions information located here:
http://nycnjfirst.org/nyc_frc_ptrans.html

[KathieK]

Jack in the Hat and Freddy Schurr will be your emcees on the FTC fields on Saturday, woot!

I will also be there volunteering on Saturday for FTC - and seeing how the double divisions will work in preparation for Atlanta! Looking forward to it!

[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by Elgin Clock

How do I get from Grand Central station to the Javits center?

I would like to have said, "practice" but you picked Javits instead of Carnegie Hall -- thereby ruining a perfectly good joke.

I would get there by getting into a cab and saying, "Javits Center, please."

[Elgin Clock]

Originally Posted by Rick TYler

I would like to have said, "practice" but you picked Javits instead of Carnegie Hall -- thereby ruining a perfectly good joke.

Well it is April Fool's Day after all, so that could have worked. (And I would have gotten the joke, maybe...) lol

Originally Posted by Rick TYler

I would get there by getting into a cab and saying, "Javits Center, please."

Not sure exactly how many people will be traveling with me. So far it's only 2, but I invited about 15 or so & haven't heard back from about 10 yet.
A cab may work as the number of folks going drops, but I don't want to deal with the hassle of multiple cabs.
Thanks for the suggestion!

[Scott Carpman]

Every Team Should Do This

The Durst Organization is giving away free space on their Times Square billboard, first come first serve. The SciBorgs went down to the building to see if it was real, and sure enough it is. We promptly created a message and got it shown on the screen to publicize the NYC Regional.

That's right, the 2008 New York City Regional is being advertised on a billboard in Times Square.

I would love to see every single team grasp this amazing opportunity and complete Dean's Homework if they haven't already.

The billboard is located on the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street...that's as high traffic a location as it gets. The viewing range extends from Broadway all the way down to 10th Avenue (half a mile).

All you need to do is go to the photo booth on 44th between Broadway and 6th (around the corner from 1155 Sixth Avenue). We will be going back again Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to further publicize the event and we invite any and all FIRSTers to do the same.

[mom1155]

Scott-
Great idea to get all the teams involved. Did you need to sign any photo release forms to do this? Was there a long line?

[Rich Wong]

It is official, NYC Regional is the biggest 2008 Regional!

65 FRC Teams, 59 FTC Teams, 50 FLL Teams.

[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by Rich Wong

It is official, NYC Regional is the biggest 2008 Regional!

65 FRC Teams, 59 FTC Teams, 50 FLL Teams.

I love the fact that you combined all three programs in a single event. That takes a LOT of dedicated volunteers -- good for you!