Tel (914) 237-5121/7121 Fax (914) 237-1723 info@aislingcenter.org www.aislingcenter.org www.mindyourself.org INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS – SUMMER 2010
JOB 1) We highly recommend that you start your research for both a job and accommodation as soon as possible as this year in particular the job market here is quite slow and overcrowded. Make sure you register with SEVIS/CIEE within the required time period; some students did not do this last year and had to leave the It is also realistic that you will be waiting up to six weeks before receiving your social security number although you should have documentation from SEVIS stating that employer's can hire you and that your S.S. # will be issued soon. You will also receive a letter from the S.S. office that your application for S.S. # is in progress. LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICES 1800-772-1213/1800-325-0778/1800-325-0778 Office Hours: Mon-Fri ( 20 South Broadway, 10th Floor, BELOW 1) “JOB LINE” Covers all states WWW.JOBANKINFO.COM Craigslist.org advertises both jobs and accommodation in Check job postings daily at the center and let staff know how you are getting on with regard to work and accommodation. We also have on file a directory of construction companies and bars/restaurants to assist people who are looking for work in these sectors. You can also call the following centers for job listings in the Queens/Bronx/NY areas: Also check the weekly Irish newspapers if staying in Woodlawn, Irish Emigrant 2) ACCOMMODATION Apartments in YOU WILL NEED TO BRING $2,500 – $3,000 MINIMUM WITH YOU TO COVER Check the notice board in the FURNITURE STORES
Discount Furniture Warehouse National Wholesale Liquidators Target Cross Guest/self-catering accommodation in Yonkers/Woodlawn: Galvins 914-237-9496 (3 nights minimum) Smith's self-catering 914-237-6251 ( Bridget Flynn 1914-588-9200 ( Bernadette 1914-309-5419 ( McKeon's: 1914-530-2386 ( Self-catering apt. 718-324-9262 (Woodlawn) Self-catering apt. 914-426-7629 ( Self-catering apt. 914-312-3842 ( Eileen's Self-catering 914-588-3567 ( Royal Regency Hotel 1914-476-6200 (5 miles away) Ramada Hotel 1914-476-3800 (5 miles away) Yonkers Gateway 1914-476-6000 (3 miles away) 3. EMERGENCY/GENERAL INFORMATION Sponsoring Agencies: CIEE Emergency 1617-646-7300/1888-COUNCIL Consulate General Of (212) 319-2556 1) Photo I.D. cards are available at the Cost: $20 valid for 1 year or $30 valid for 2 years. By law, you are obliged to carry photo I.D. with you at all times. It might also be helpful to have the phone number and address of the 2) Our Internet facility is open during the following hours: Monday – Friday 15 mins - $2/30 mins - $3/60 mins - $5 3) Medical/Emergency phone numbers/information:
Dr Ward, Dr Caridad Fresneda Women's Dr Edwin Pan/OBGYN Dental: Dr Trang Nguyen, Dr. Paul Klein, Montefiore Dental Care Police: In case of emergency
4. SPORT IN *The following are some contact names, phone numbers and websites for both Men's and Ladies G.A.A. so if any of you would like to play football or hurling you can get in touch with these people. It is a great way to make friends and sometimes they may be able to help you with your search for a job. New York Men's G.A.A. Larry McCarthy, Secretary: New York Lady's G.A.A. Margaret Kelly, Secretary: Mary Murphy, PRO Curves www.powerhousegym.com www.weightwatchers.com – Meeting at 5) TRANSPORTATION Subway, train and bus information: http://www.mta.info Bus Information Fares – Metro Card is accepted for all buses and can be purchased locally in some delis or at the subway station. The fare for the subway or bus is $2.25 as at If living in Woodlawn or Bx34 - Local service from Woodlawn to Bx16 - Service between Bx25 – Goes from Express Bus Service (BxM4B): http://www.mta.info/busco/schedules/bxm4cur.pdf This bus picks up at certain stops on METRO NORTH TRAIN: The Metro North train from NOTE: You need to be in the front 4 carriages of some metro north trains when going from Grand Central to Woodlawn! Listen out for announcements made before the train departs. TAXI PHONE NUMBERS Break to the Border Home & Away New Style Millennium St. Barnabas Church
Gurneys Inn Montauk Chamber of Commerce Shepherds Inn Montauk Yacht Chub Transportation is available to the above locations by Long Island Railway (LIRR) from Penn Station, JOBS IN NEW For those of you who may wish to travel to Cozy Inn Motel, Bill Callaghan: Phone # 609 425 5059 or Fax # 609 522 3068 While he no longer employs people, he is happy to assist Irish students obtaining social security numbers, etc Morey's Piers amusement park employs large numbers of Irish students. They generally pre-arrange hiring through USIT or BUNAC but also accept walk-ins. Melissa Troiano is in charge of hiring. She can be reached at (609) 729-3700 extension 125. Accommodation is also arranged for people working there. It is advisable to try all the arcades and stores on the boardwalk as well as the hotels and motels throughout Wildwood, North Wildwood and Wildwood Crest. Some students have been luckier with the smaller stores and guesthouses. Also check out list of hotels and motels at www.capemaytimes.com/hotels/wildwood-crest.htm The New Jersey Department of Labor office in Wildwood seeks to fill many of the job vacancies occurring in the This is another popular resort with Irish students. Please refer to website www.oceancity.org or contact Bill Ferguson at the WILDWOOD, NEW Cassie Golaszewski at the Overbrook Apartments in Wildwood has a number of apartments which she rents to Irish students over the summer. Her phone # is 609 729 2775. In the event she has no more rentals she can generally advise you where to look. You can expect to pay about $90-110 per week for accommodation. Some of the hotels, motels, etc. provide accommodation for student employees – verify this when meeting with prospective employers. It is important to get to Wildwood as soon as possible and start searching! Buses leave from the Port Authority bus terminal. Go to www.panynj.gov for a schedule of buses to/from Wildwood and other NJ destinations. A WORD OF ADVICE: The police in Wildwood are very strict in enforcing local ordinances. They have zero tolerance for rowdiness. Please do not drink alcoholic beverages on the streets. Alcohol cannot be served to those less than 21 years of age. Finally, if there is anything else we can help you with, please feel free to ask! We know it can be overwhelming at times, especially when you are away from your family and in an unfamiliar setting, so talk to us if you are having difficulties settling in. Mind Yourself! |
