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Public Transportation
MTA MAP
OMNY Pass (money saving transit pass)
There's also an MTA unlimited ride pass that you can get. OMNY is pay-per-ride card that connects to your phone or credit card and after 12 rides, everything else is free for the rest of the week.
be sure to make a quick link on your phone: Text Map (This will let you figure out what stops are on any given train line. This is useful because the digital displays on the subway sometimes go down mid ride!
Learning To Navigate The City
Learn about New York Neighborhoods
Official Website of the City of NY (many resources!)
State of NY Website (includes SNAP & job links too!)
MTA MAP
OMNY Pass (money saving transit pass)
There's also an MTA unlimited ride pass that you can get. OMNY is pay-per-ride card that connects to your phone or credit card and after 12 rides, everything else is free for the rest of the week.
be sure to make a quick link on your phone: Text Map (This will let you figure out what stops are on any given train line. This is useful because the digital displays on the subway sometimes go down mid ride!
Learning To Navigate The City
Learn about New York Neighborhoods
Official Website of the City of NY (many resources!)
State of NY Website (includes SNAP & job links too!)
Move Safely
Rental Listing Scams Advisory
Consumer Scams Advisory
Moving Scams
Illegal Rental Scams
How Credit Scores and Reports Work (FICO)
Credit Counseling (FTC)
Fair Housing (in detail!)
Disability and Accomodation
Tenant's Rights
Met Council on Housing
Attorney Generals Guide To Tenant Rights
Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants
Tenant Rights and Protections in NYC
Important Documents (how to access)
Request a copy of your tax return from the IRS
Replace Your Social Security Card
Get A New York State ID
Renew Your US Passport
Some agencies may require you to provide proof of address to prove your identification. Having some bills that were sent to your house can be very useful.
see also: Filling Out A Rental Application
Benefits & Social Services
Social Services Links from City of NY
List of Community Based Organizations
Subsidies and Benefits
Apply for Health Insurance
COBRA plan (for continuation of Health Coverage after you've changed your job)
Rental Listing Scams Advisory
Consumer Scams Advisory
Moving Scams
Illegal Rental Scams
How Credit Scores and Reports Work (FICO)
Credit Counseling (FTC)
Fair Housing (in detail!)
Disability and Accomodation
Tenant's Rights
Met Council on Housing
Attorney Generals Guide To Tenant Rights
Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants
Tenant Rights and Protections in NYC
Important Documents (how to access)
Request a copy of your tax return from the IRS
Replace Your Social Security Card
Get A New York State ID
Renew Your US Passport
Some agencies may require you to provide proof of address to prove your identification. Having some bills that were sent to your house can be very useful.
see also: Filling Out A Rental Application
Benefits & Social Services
Social Services Links from City of NY
List of Community Based Organizations
Subsidies and Benefits
Apply for Health Insurance
COBRA plan (for continuation of Health Coverage after you've changed your job)
Geeky stuff...
What's playing on Broadway
Playbill Show Listings
Cheap Broadway Tix
Today Tix TDF Broadway Lotto TKTS
Playbill Show Listings
Cheap Broadway Tix
Today Tix TDF Broadway Lotto TKTS
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