WELCOME TO COMMUNITY DISTRICT 8
LOCAL RESOURCES :
Please use this free resourceful tool to gather your information with regards to the neighborhoods that we serve. Whether you are relocating to Northern Queens from another part of the city, from another part of the world, or just down the block, you will need to know more than just your new address. Your children may attend new schools, you will need to connect with the local utility companies and you will need to be fully aware of the public transportation system. Please enjoy this resourceful aspect of our website. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email us, or just give us a ring!
UTILITIIES:
Con Edison- (power and natural gas)
P.O. Box 138
New York, NY 10276-0138
800-752-6633
Queens Walk – in center for Con Ed
89-67 162 st.
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-643-4050
Keyspan Energy (natural gas)
89-67 162 st.
Jamaica, NY 11432
For all ESCO’s please log onto www.coned.com for a full list of energy vendors that might offer energy at a reduced rate versus Con Ed.
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (water and sewage)
Bureau of Customer and Conservation Services
59-17 Junction Blvd., 7th floor
Corona, NY 11368-5107
718-595-4818
For all questions relating to the city of NY and it’s services, please dial 311.
You have many options when it comes to schools for your children. The markets that we serve are located in Region 3, and school districts 25 and 26. There is an abundance of excellent schools both public and private. Please use the links below to further your research. Of course, should you have any questions, please feel free to email us or give us a call.
http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm
Public Schools
NYC Department of Education— http://schools.nyc.gov/default.aspx
Find Your Child’s School— http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm
High School Directories—http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/StudentEnroll/HSAdmissions/schprocess/default.htm
NYC Schools Newsletters—http://schools.nyc.gov/Administration/mediarelations/Newsletters/default.htm
Public and Private Schools
Flushing-- http://www.greatschools.net/search/search.page?q=flushing&state=NY&c=school&x=16&y=4
Kew Gardens--http://www.greatschools.net/search/search.page?q=kew+gardens&state=NY&c=school&x=26&y=4
Fresh Meadows--http://www.greatschools.net/search/search.page?q=fresh+meadows&state=NY&c=school&x=24&y=11
Jamaica Estates-- http://www.greatschools.net/schools.page?city=Jamaica&state=NY
Forest Hills--http://www.greatschools.net/search/search.page?q=forest+hills&state=NY&c=school&x=6&y=8
Colleges and Universities
Queens College – CUNY http://www.qc.cuny.edu/
St. Johns University - http://www.stjohns.edu/
York College – CUNY- http://york.cuny.edu/
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology - http://www.vaughn.edu/
For a list of other colleges and universities, click here-http://www.ny-college.com/locations/new-york-city.htm
The beautiful aspect of Queens is the fact that it is in close proximity to all the boroughs, and there is a profusion of public transportation. Whether you work in the city, or with-in Queens, you will always be in close proximity to public transportation. Please click here for information on public transportation. http://mta.info/index.html
Please click here for Long Island Transportation. http://mta.info/lirr/html/ttn/lirrtt.htm. Need door to door directions for public transportation? Click here http://www.hopstop.com/ for more maps and directions Click here http://www.mapquest.com/
EMERGANCY CONTACTS FOR NYC
For emergencies please dial 911. For all questions or concerns about the City of New York, please call 311. Click here for additional resourceful contacts. http://www.citidex.com/2424.htm
CULTURAL CENTERS IN NY :
NYC offers a wide variety of museums, theatres, parks, and much more. NYC is known as one of the cultural centers of the world. Please enjoy the following information.
Museums and other activities http://nymetroparents.com/listingsmain.cfm?tablename=CulturalArts&cat=1
Parks--http://queens.about.com/od/parks/Parks_and_Green_Spaces_in_Queens_NY.htm
Movie theatres-- http://movies.aol.com/search/locations?sem=1&ncid=AOLMOV00170000000008
Let’s Go To Broadway--http://www.nyc.com/theatre/
FINANCIAL RESOURCES :
Astor Funding, Ltd. works with many banks that are licensed by the New York State Banking Department. In addition to performing the research that will deliver you the best rates and service that we can offer, our sister company will work hand in hand with us in order to smooth the transaction process.
Please enjoy the following information on the banks that are with in the areas that Astor Brokerage, Ltd. serves.
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