Living in N.Y.C.

One of the best things about attending Juilliard is the opportunity to experience the excitement of living in New York City.  Even if you’re on a limited budget, there are many free and inexpensive activities, and the ease of New York City’s public transportation system allows you to explore museums, attend festivals and performance events, or simply discover the many vibrant neighborhoods that make up the city.  Here are some useful links to help you navigate the Big Apple.

Getting Around the City

• Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
• Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J.
• New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission

Bus, Rail, and Airport Information

• Amtrak
• Long Island Railroad
• Metro North
• New Jersey Transit
• Greyhound Bus
• Trailways
• J.F.K. International Airport
• Newark International Airport
• LaGuardia International Airport

Performing Arts Organizations at Lincoln Center

• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
• New York Philharmonic
• Metropolitan Opera
• New York City Opera
• Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
• Jazz at Lincoln Center
• New York City Ballet
• Lincoln Center Theater
• Library for the Performing Arts

New York City Guides and Cultural Resources

• NYC Culture Guide & Calendar
  From the Alliance for the Arts
• New York City Reference
• Best of the Web—New York City
• City Search New York
• NYC.Gov
  The official New York City Web site
• NY.com
  The Paperless Guide to New York
• Yelp NY

Selected Newspapers

• New York Daily News
• New York Observer
• New York Post
• Newsday
• The New York Times
  (First time users will need to register to be given full access.)
• The Village Voice