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For the NYPD vs Flatbush Hatzolah Baseball Game MCU Park • July 6, 2010

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Heroes On Duty, 24/7 By Elliot Resnick Jewish Press Staff Reporter

Some people meet at the golf course when they want to cement a business relationship in a more congenial setting. Hatzolah of Flatbush and the NYPD meet at the baseball diamond. Every week during the summer, Hatzolah members don their baseball hats and play ball against the NYPD – each week matching up against a different precinct. “This is an opportunity for the police officers and Hatzolah members to get to know each other in a fun, non-business atmosphere,” said Raphael Treitel, who serves as a liaison between the police department and Hatzolah of Flatbush. “It’s an opportunity for them to get to know us not as Hatzolah members and for us to get to know them not as police officers – just as people playing ball with each other.” Why are friendly relations important? Because “we interact with [the NYPD] on a daily basis,” said Chaskel Bennett, an 18-year Hatzolah volunteer who is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Agudath Israel of America. “A person gets hit by a car, the police are there, a person gets into a car accident, the police are there, there’s a fire, the police are there. Any situation that occurs on the street – not in a home – the police are there.” In years past, Treitel recalled, “you’d constantly be having Hatzolah members being pulled over [by policemen] on their way to calls, and being asked, ‘Who are you? Where are you going?’… They would threaten to lock [Hatzolah members] up for [reckless driving]…. In the past five years or so, however, relations between the NYPD and Flatbush Hatzolah have greatly improved, Treitel said, and the baseball games reflect

this change. “Hatzolah could exist and do their job without the police department,” he said, “but it would be extremely difficult.” At the end of the day, he said, “there’s a [big] difference between a police officer having an attitude and being suspicious and confrontational versus being helpful and friendly and saying, ‘What can I do for you and how can I help?’ ” Hatzolah of Flatbush is no small operation. Founded in 1974, the organization has approximately 170 EMTs, 30 paramedics and seven ambulances, Hatzolah coordinator Moshe Williger said. “We cover basically from Church Avenue to the water and from McDonald Avenue to Flatbush Avenue, [encompassing] Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach, Sheepshead Bay, Kensington, Midwood, Marine Park.” And yet, despite the large territory Hatzolah covers, its response time to emergency calls is roughly 2-4 minutes, according to Williger. “Statistically, we’re the best in the country,” he said. Response time is not the only reason Hatzolah is so popular among many people. “I think equally important, or even more important than response time, is the familiarity and comfort with dealing with people who understand the special needs and requirements of the Orthodox community,” said Bennett, singling out Shabbos, tzinius, kavod ha’mes, and kavod habriyos as examples. “Shabbos is a major, major issue. In Flatbush, you cannot go on Shabbos calls as a new member until you go to certain required shiurim to learn the halachos of Shabbos [which are] overseen by rabbanim.” THE VOLUNTEERS What is it like to be a member of Hatzolah? To constantly be on call? To have

Where Is That Address? Finding houses whose address numbers are poorly marked can be a frustrating experience for anyone. But for Hatzolah members, the experience is particularly painful. “You can’t imagine the frustration,” Hatzolah volunteer Chaskel Bennett said, “driving down a street in the dead of

night, or even during the day time, knowing there’s a person who’s not breathing, and not being able to ﬁnd the address.” “It happens all the time,” Hatzolah coordinator Moshe Williger said. “Anyone that ever calls should please realize that seconds make a very big differ-

to run out of shul, cut one’s Shabbos meal short, miss a family obligation? Do Hatzolah members find their job difficult? Bennett, for one, said, “No, not at all.” Stressful? Also not, Bennett insisted. “If you find it stressful, you shouldn’t do it. It takes a certain kind of person to be able to do this kind of work, no question about it. High energy, responsible, and willing to put themselves in pressurized situations and excel at it. It’s not for everybody.” One Hatzolah member who almost fits Bennett’s “high energy” description perfectly is Eli Fischer, a purveyor of janitorial products and maintenance supplies, who has been volunteering for Hatzolah for 26 years. Asked why he first joined Hatzolah, Fischer replied, “It’s called ADD, ADHD, ABCDEFG – I have no zitz fleish, I can’t sit for more than one minute. I had dreams of being a doctor but there was no way in the world I was going to be able to sit through any kind of school past college, which I never finished. I would have loved to have been a doctor to really help people, so I decided the best way that I possibly could help at a moment’s notice [without becoming a doctor] was to become a member of Hatzolah.” Twenty-six years later, Fischer says he would not give up his volunteer Hatzolah work “for anything in the world.” “I don’t think there’s a greater pleasure in my life than to show up somewhere where somebody needs some help and be able to offer them help.” Like Fischer, Bennett also joined Hatzolah out of a desire to help others. “It was an opportunity to do something meaningful, an opportunity to train and to be part of a chevra whose mission statement is all about doing good. Never in the history of klal yisrael, with its long and proud histo-

ence,” Hatzolah volunteer Eli Fischer said, “and if somebody calls, always either have somebody outside the house ﬂagging us down or make sure you have a visible house number.” Bennett also emphasized the importance of memorizing Hatzolah’s number or pasting a sticker with the number on one’s phone. “Not having Hatzolah stickers on a phone and

not knowing the phone number to Hatzolah is an unacceptable predicament for one to be in.… It should on your phone, it should be on your wall.” Finally, Bennett said, “it’s an important that the community realize that Hatzolah needs to be supported – emotionally [and monetarily]. It doesn’t run on air, it runs on the community’s generosity.”

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ry,” said Bennett, quoting a speech that the popular, sephardic Brooklyn rabbi, Eli Mansour, delivered at a recent Hatzolah dinner, “have we ever had an army of Jews professionally trained with one mission – the mission of saving life.” What kind of emergency calls do people like Bennett and Fischer respond to? They run the gamut. Fischer remembers “very, very traumatic calls that nobody really wants to even remember.” But he also recalls “a lot of very, very happy calls. There have been post-car accidents where we’ve been able to save mother and baby a number of times. There was also once a dispute between two families where an 11-yearold girl was pushed out of a six-story window and landed on the ground with numerous broken bones. But after numerous surgeries she was completely healed. That was a very happy [conclusion].” In certain cases, Fischer, said, Hatzolah members themselves need treatment. “After a traumatic call, there are times when all of the members on the call go through some sort of post-call counseling…. There’s a lot of emotion, a lot of members really break down. But we try to get them to realize that it’s something that has to be done and it shouldn’t leave an indelible mark on their brain.” SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Asked what the most dramatic call he ever responded to was, Fischer replied, “It has to be 9/11. I was at ground zero from early afternoon on 9/11 until 4:00 or 5:00 the next morning…. “Any ambulance that got in to the city had to pass through immense security. We were loaded up with food and drink to give to anybody we found. “Most of the time we were actually stationed in a makeshift building where we were treating police and fireman who were coming off search-and-rescue missions. There were lots of rescuers that were coming out with cuts, broken bones, smoke inhalation, burns and stuff like that, and we were treating them. “We also tried to get firemen and rescue personnel away from the scene to a central gathering point to get their names down because there was such a balagan. We documented who they were and passed this information on to the fire department or the police so that they could account for all of their men who were all over the place.” Said Fischer: “Those were probably the most interesting and dramatic events that I’ve ever had in Hatzolah.”

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The Summer Trip List Edited by Daniela Weiss-Bronstein

Below is a listing of many attractions that are open during the summer. We urge readers to call or email in advance of your trip to conﬁrm the list information (prices, hours, location, etc.); changes occur regularly. Though we tried to be as inclusive as possible, it is impossible to include every attraction within the New York area.

CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT, CT BARNUM MUSEUM Where: 820 Main Street, Bridgeport (I95 Ex. 27, Rte. 8-25 Ex. 3) Contact: 203-331-1104; www.barnummuseum.org Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday; Tues.-Sat.,10am-4:30pm, Sun.,Noon-4:30pm Admission: Children under 4, free; Children (4-17), $4; College Students, $5; Adults, $7; Seniors, $5 Built in 1893, the Barnum Museum contains collections of material related to the career of P.T. Barnum (1810-91). The museum is a resource for information about the Barnum family, the building of the circus, and the larger history of Bridgeport. BEARDSLEY ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS Where: 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport (I-95 Ex. 27A) Contact: 203-394-6565; www.beardsleyzoo.org Hours: Daily, 9 am-4 pm Admission: Children under 3, free; Children (3-12), $9; Adults, $11; Seniors, $9 36 acres of exhibits, ranging from North American mammals to exotic rain forest animals. Picnic area, gift shop. Wild Wednesdays in January include free carousel rides for every child. DISCOVERY MUSEUM & PLANETARIUM Where: 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport Contact: 203-372-3521; www.discoverymuseum.org Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun., Noon-5 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 5, free; Children (5-8), $7; Students, $7; Adults, $8.50; Seniors, $7 Explore the world of Animatronics and visual eﬀects in the exciting new How to Make a Monster exhibit, featured through January 25th.

NEW JERSEY CLIFFWOOD, NJ FUNTIME AMERICA Where: 111 Highway 35 South, Cliﬀwood (Exit 120, Garden State Pkwy) Contact: 732-583-4600; www.funtimeamerica.com Hours: Sun., 10 am-10 pm; Mon.-Weds., Noon-9 pm; Thur., Noon-10 pm; Fri., Noon11 pm; Sat., 10 am-Midnight Admission: Free, pay for rides and games individually Safe family fun, ranging from a Rock Wall to Laser Tag. A Science Center, Video Arcade, and Softplay Castle add to the options. Value Packages available. FLORHAM PARK, NJ IMAGINE THAT !!! DISCOVERY MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN Where: 4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park

Contact: 973-966-8000; www.imaginethatmuseum.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-5:30 pm Admission: Children under 1, free; Children, $9.95; Adults, $7.95; Children must be accompanied by an adult; No strollers allowed 16,000 square foot Interactive Children’s Museum for toddlers to age 8. Over 50 safe hands-on exhibits to explore. Check the Calendar page on their website for Weekend activities. JERSEY CITY, NJ LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER Where: Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City Contact: 201-200-1000; www.lsc.org Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Fri., 9 am-4 pm; Sun., 9 am-5 pm Admission: Children under 2, free; Exhibits, Junior (2-12), $11.50; Adult (13+), $15.75; Teacher, $5; Senior (62+), $11.50; IMAX, Junior (6-12), $7; Adult (13+), $9; Teacher, $8; Senior, $7; Combo Tickets vailable; IMAX Movies are not suitable for children under 6; Group prices available Exhibits cover topics such as infection, the food chain, fossil fuels, and skyscrapers. Special events are listed on their website on the Public Programming page. Movie listings are on the Theaters page. NEWARK, NJ THE NEWARK MUSEUM Where: 49 Washington Street, Newark Contact: 973-596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Open Monday January 19 and Monday February 16 Weds.-Fri., Noon–5 pm; Sat.-Sun., 10 am–5 pm; Admission: Museum, Members, free; Children, $6; Students with valid ID, $6; Adults, $9; Seniors with valid ID, $6; Planetarium, Children under 12, $2; Students with valid ID, $2; Adults, $3; Seniors with valid ID, $2; Discounts available With a wide variety of exhibits, tours, galleries, and a Junior Museum, there’s plenty to explore. Check the Family Programs Calendar on their website to see what special activities, tours, and shows are featured each day. PARAMUS, NJ BERGEN COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL PARK Where: Forest Ave, Paramus Contact: 201-262-3771 ext 10; www. co.bergen.nj.us/parks/parks/zoo.htm Hours: Daily, 10 am-4:30 pm Admission: Free The zoo, situated in Van Saun Park, has a wide variety of animals living in recreated natural habitats. The zoo includes a petting area and playground.

NEW JERSEY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Where: 599 Valley Health Plaza, Paramus Contact: 201-262-5151; www.njcm. com Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10 am-6 pm; Sat.-Sun., 10 am-6 pm Admission: Children under 1, free; All others, $10 plus tax per person; Group rates are available Play and learning areas include the Wild West, a Ballet Studio, a Giant Train Set, and a Construction Zone. January 18 is the 12th annual Teddy Bear Weekend Jamboree. See their website for details. WEST ORANGE, NJ TURTLEBACK ZOO Where: 560 North Field Ave, West Orange Contact: 973-731-5800; www.turtlebackzoo.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-3:30 pm; Park closes half hour after last admission Admission: Children under 2, free; Children, $3; Adults, $6; Seniors, $3 The zoo features a new endangered species carousel. Group rates are available for groups over 15 people; winter season group rates are $3 per person (pre-paid). Information as well as a map can be found on the website.

NEW YORK BRONX, NY BRONX ZOO Where: Bronx River Parkway & Fordham Rd, Bronx Contact: 718-367-1010; www.bronxzoo.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-4:30 pm Admission: Children under 3, free; Child (3-12), $11; Adult, $15; Senior (65+), $13; Wednesday is pay-what-you-wish day; Parking $12; Congo Gorilla Forest, $1-$3, depending on the weather; Zucker Bug Carousel, $2 Tickets are available online. We highly suggest that you use the map on the website to plan your day; due to the size of the zoo you can’t see all animals in one day. NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS Where: 200 Street & Southern Boulevard, Bronx Contact: 718-817-8700; nybg.org Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Sun., 10 am-6 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 2, free; Children (2-12), $5; Students with valid ID, $11; Adults, $13; Seniors, $11 Tickets include Everett Children’s Adventure Garden, the Rock and Native Plant Gardens (weather permitting), the Tram Tour (weather permitting), and The Chrysanthemum in Japanese Art in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library. Groups of 15 adults or more qualify for a discount on full-price admission. BROOKLYN, NY BROOKLYN CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Where: 145 Brooklyn Avenue, at St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn

Contact: 718-735-4400; www.brooklynkids.org Hours: Closed Mondays, Open Monday January 19; Monday & Tuesday February 16-17 Weds.-Fri., Noon-5 pm, Totally Tots opens at 11 am; Sun., 10 am-5 pm; Admission: Members, free; Children under 1, free; All others $7.50 per person; Free before 11 am every Sunday, through February 28 (does not apply to groups) Learn about the animals in your neighborhood, create artifacts, and share your artwok on the gallery display board. Check Calendar of Events on their website for special programming. JEWISH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Where: 792 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn Contact: 718-907-8833; www.jcmonline.org Hours: Closed Friday and Shabbat; Sun., 10 am-6 pm; Mon.-Thur., 10 am-4 pm Admission: Children under 2, free; All others $10 per person The Jewish Children’s Museum is geared towards elementary-school aged children and their families. Exhibits teach about topics such as Shabbat, the Land of Israel, and Kosher food. Tickets are available for purchase on their website. NEW YORK AQUARIUM Where: Surf Avenue and West 8th Street, Brooklyn Contact: 718-265-3474; www.nyaquarium.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-4:30 pm; Last entry is 45 minutes before closing Admission: Members, free; Children under 3, free; Child (3-12), $9; Adult, $13; Senior (65+), $10 Group rate $6 per person, please call 718-741-1818 at least 2 weeks before visit to make a group reservation; Admission Fridays from 3 pm is pay-as-you-wish. NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM Where: 130 Livingston Street, Brooklyn; Gallery Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal Contact: 718-694-1600; www.mta.info/ mta/museum Hours: Closed Mondays and Major Holidays; Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm; Sun., Noon5 pm, Admission: Members, free; Children under 3, free; Children (3-17), $3; Adults, $5; Senior Citizens (62+), $3; Seniors free on Wednesdays; Group visits can be set up by calling 718-694-1873 Mon.-Fri. between 10 am-5 pm. Exhibits include Steel, Stone & Backbone: Building New York’s Subways 19001925 about the building of the subway, and Fare Collection, about the different collection devices employed throughout the MTA’s history. THE LIVING TORAH MUSEUM Where: 1640 41st Street, Brooklyn Contact: 718-686-8170; www.thelivingtorahmuseum.com Hours: Guided tours only; Sun.-Mon., 9 am-9 pm; Fri., 9 am -1 hour before Shabbat; Sat., 1 hour after Shabbat- 1 am This museum presents a unique spin on Torah, with an archeological exhibit that displays items such as a contract from the city of Ur, an exhibit on the 39 Melachot, and much more!

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The Summer Trip List Continued from p.4 LONG ISLAND, NY ATLANTIS MARINE WORLD & ATLANTIS EXPLORER Where: 431 East Main St., Riverhead Contact: 631-208-9200; www.atlantismarineworld.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-5 pm Admission: Children under 3, free; Children (3-17), $18; Adults (18-61), $21; Senior (62+), $18; All tickets plus tax; Group rates are available, please see website for details Atlantis Marine World is themed around the fabled lost city of Atlantis. Atlantis is rated one of the top marine parks in the Unites States, with much to do for people of all ages. CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM Where: Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City Contact: 516-572-4111; www.cradleofaviation.org Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Sun., 9:30 am-5 pm Admission: Cradle of Aviation, Children under 2, free; Children (2-12), $8; Adults, $9; Seniors (62+), $8; Classic IMAX, Children (6-12), $6.50; Adults, $8.50; Seniors, $7.50; Hollywood IMAX, Chilren (6-12), $11.50; Adults, $13.50; Seniors, $12.50; Fireﬁghters Museum, Children under 2, free; Children (2-12), $3.50; Adult, $4; Senior, $3.50 Explore our fascination with putting things in the sky, from kites and balloons to ourselves. Group rates are available; please call 516-572-4066.

FUN ZONE Where: 229 Route 110, Farmingdale Contact: 631-847-0100; www.funzoneamusements.com Hours: Sun., 10 am-10 pm; Mon.-Thur., 11 am-10 pm; Fri., 11 am-Midnight; Sat., 10 am-Midnight; Admission: Pay for rides & games individually; Group rates are available Fun Zone has a large indoor arcade, rides, and special events. Events can be found listed on their website; please check for updates. FUNSTATION Where: 40 Rocklyn Avenue, Lynnbrook Contact: 516 599-7757; funstationfun.com Hours: Closed Monday-Wednesday; Thur., Sun., 11 am-9 pm; Fri.-Sat., 11 am-10 pm; Rides close one hour before park closes Admission: Ride Tickets, $1 each, Tickets per ride varies At this Indoor Entertainment Center, there is much to do - rides, games, and a multi-level maze are just some of the things that will keep your family busy. MANHATTAN, NY AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Where: 79th Street and Central Park West, Manhattan Contact: 212-769-5100; amnh.org Hours: Museum, Daily, 10 am-5:45 pm; Space Show every half-hour, Mon.-Fri., 10:30 am-4:30 pm; Sun., 10:30 am-5 pm Admission: Museum, Members, free; Children under 2, free; Children (2-12), $8.50; Student with valid ID, $11; Adults,

$15; Seniors with valid ID, $11; Combo tickets available; Tickets are available for purchase on the museum’s website The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest natural history museums in the world, and a favorite for children. The museum has a butterﬂy conservatory, an outdoor ice skating rink, and exhibits on such topics as the historic relationship between humans and horses. Chelsea Piers Where: 17th-23rd Streets & Hudson River, Manhattan Contact: 212-336-6666; www.chelseapiers.com Hours & Admission: Call or check their website for information Chelsea Piers includes an ice skating rink, a playgroung, batting cages, bowling, and rock climbing. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE ARTS Where: 182 Lafayette Street, Manhattan Contact: 212-274-0986; cmany.org Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Open Monday February 16 Weds.-Sun., Noon-5 pm; Thur., Noon6 pm Admission: Ages 1-65, $10; Thursday, 4 pm-6 pm, pay-as-you-wish CMA’s goal is to encourage the artist in every child, and to that end they have workshops where artists teach children how to better their craft. The museum displays works of art made by the visiting children along with their exhibits. Special events can be found on the calendar page on their website. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN Where: 212 West 83rd Street, Manhattan

Contact: 212-721-1234; www.cmom. org Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 am-5 pm; Monday January 18 Admission: Members, free; Children under 1, free; Children, $10; Adults, $10; Seniors, $7 Groups larger than 15 children must have a reservation. Children can build, paint, play, and learn at this wonderful hands-on museum. CIRCLE LINE/NEW YORK CRUISE LINES Where: Pier 83, West 42nd Street, Manhattan Contact: 212-563-3200; www.circleline42.com Hours: 3 Hour Cruise, Thur.-Mon., 12:30 pm; 2 Hour Cruise, Thur.-Mon., 10 am, 4 pm Admission: Call for info; Groups call 212-630-8885; Charters available The 3 Hour Cruise takes you on a full tour of Manhattan - rivers, bridges, landmarks, and the Statue of Liberty. The 2 Hour Cruise takes you on a highlight version of the full cruise. For a listing of sites, please visit the Routes page on their website. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING OBSERVATORY Where: 350 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan Contact: 212-736-3100; www.esbnyc. com Hours: Daily, 8 am-2 am, last elevators go up at 1:15 am Admission: 86th Floor Observatory, Military in uniform, free; Children under 6, free; Child (6-11), $12.92; Youth (1217), $16.61; Adults (18-61), $18.45; Seniors (62+), $16.61;

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The Summer Trip List Continued from p.6 NY Skyride Combo Package (see listing below), Child, $20.92; Youth, $37.61; Adults, $45.45; Seniors, $37.61 High powered binoculars are available to rent, and an audio tour is available for purchase. The 102nd Floor Observatory is closed for renovations. Tickets can be ordered and printed through their website; please review security information on the website before visiting. JEWISH MUSEUM Where: 1109 5th Avenue, Manhattan Contact: 212-423-3200; www.jewishmuseum.org Hours: Closed Fridays; Closed Monday January 19 Sat.-Weds., 11 am-5:45 pm; Thur., 11 am-8 pm;

CHILDREN’S & MEDIA CENTER OPEN SUN.THUR. Admission: Children under 13, free; Students with valid ID, $7.50; Adults, $12; Seniors 65+ with valid ID, $10; Sat., free Now through March 22, Chagall and the Artists of the Russian Jewish Theater, 1919-1949. The 18th Annual New York Jewish Film Festival runs from January 14-29. Please visit their website for information about the ﬁlms. MADAME TUSSAUD’S WAX MUSEUM Where: 234 West 42nd Street between 7th & 8th Avenues Contact: 800-246-8872; www.madametussauds.com/NewYork Hours: Sun.-Thur, 10 am-10 pm, last ticket sold at 8 pm; Fri.-Sat., 10 am-10 pm Admission: Children under 4, free; Child (4-11), $28; Adult (12-59), $35; Senior

(60+), $32; Book your tickets online for 10% savings at the door Madam Tussaud’s features wax ﬁgures of famous personalities, from history, movies, and pop culture. MUSEUM OF ARTS & DESIGN Where: 40 West 33rd Street, Manhattan Contact: 212-956-3535; www.madmuseum.org Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Weds.-Sun., 11 am-6 pm; Thur., 11 am-9 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 13, free; Students, $12; Adults, $15; Seniors, $12; Thur., 6 pm-9 pm, pay-whatyou-wish Guided Tours, free with admission, start daily at Noon and 2 pm, and on Thursday at 6:30 pm. Groups of 10 or more can book private tours. Check the calendar page on

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their website for special events. MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE Where: 36 Battery Place, Battery Park City, Manhattan Contact: 646-437-4200; www.mjhnyc.org Hours: Closed Shabbat; Sun.-Tues., Thur., 10 am-5:45 pm; Weds., 10 am-8 pm; Fri., 10 am-3 pm Admission: Children 12 and under, free; Students, $5; Adults, $10; Seniors, $7; Museum admission is free on Wednesday 4 pm-8 pm; Advance tickets are available online or at 646-437-4202 The Museum of Jewish Heritage is a member of JewishGen, a website that functions as a database for Jews looking for family history information. The museum makes a special effort to balance knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust with a celebration of current and future Jewish life. NEW YORK SKYRIDE / EMPIRE STATE BLDG Where: 350 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan Contact: 212-279-9777; www.skyride. com Hours: Daily, 8 am-10 pm Admission: Child (6-11), $16; Youth (12-17), $22.50; Adult, $29.50; Seniors, $22 NY SKYRIDE is a virtual tour of New York City, where guests “fly over” some of the city’s most famous sights. New York Waterway Where: Pier 78, West 38th Street & 12th Avenue, Manhattan Contact: 800-533-3779; www.nywaterway.com Hours & Admission: Call or consult their website for Info. NYC FIRE MUSEUM Where: 278 Spring Street, between Varick & Hudson Streets, Manhattan Contact: 212-691-1303; www.nycfiremuseum.org Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun., 10 am-4 pm Admission: Children under 12, $1; Students, $2; Adults, $5; If you live or work in SoHo, tell the Museum “I’m a neighbor!” This renovated 1904 firehouse houses a permanent September 11th exhibit and memorial. Exhibits include pieces of fire history dating to pre-Civil War times. RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT Where: 234 West 42nd Street, Manhattan (opposite the raging bull) Contact: 212-3983133; www.ripleysnewyork.com Hours: Daily 9 am-1 am; Last ticket sold at Midnight Admission: Children under 4, free; Children (4-12), $19.95; College Students with valid ID, $21.95; Active-Duty Military, $21.95; Adults, $26.95; Senior Citizens, $21.95; Special group rates for parties of 15 or more available Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! exhibits strange and unique people and things, many compiled by Robert Ripley himself during his lifetime. SIMON WEISENTHAL CENTERNY TOLERANCE CENTER Where: 226 42nd Street, Manhattan Contact: 212-6971180; www.wiesenthal.com Hours: reservation required. Admission: Students, $15; Adults, $20; Seniors, $15 An extension of the Simon Weisenthal

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The Summer Trip List Continued from p.8 Center in Los Angeles, the center in NY explores the causes of hate and intolerance. SPORTS MUSEUM OF AMERICA Where: 26 Broadway, Manhattan, entrance on Beaver Street Contact: 212-747-0900; www.sportsmuseum.com Hours: CLosed Mondays; Tues.-Sun., 10 am-6 pm; Last ticket sold is at 5:15 pm Admission: Children under 6, free; Children (6-15), $9; College Students with valid ID, $13; Adults (16-64), $16; Seniors (65+), $13; Tickets are available for purchase on their website 19 themed galleries feature the greatest in every major sport. The museum is interactive and has 20 ﬁlms. You can also touch the Heisman Trophy here! SOUTH ST. SEAPORT MUSEUM Where: 12 Fulton Street, Manhattan Contact: 212-748-8600; www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org Hours: Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Fri.-Sun., 10 am-5 pm, all galleries open, Ships open at Noon (weather permitting); Mon., 10 am-5 pm, Schermerhorn Row Galleries Only Admission: Members, free; Children under 5, free; Children (5-12), $5; Students with valid ID, $8; Adults, $10; Seniors, $8 The Museum uses preserved buildings, orignally built in the early 1800s, as well as ships and maps, to tell the story of New York and the Seaport. STATUE OF LIBERTY & ELLIS ISLAND IMMIGRATION MUSEUM Where: 17 Battery Place, Manhattan Contact: 212-269-5755, Museum 212363-3206; www.statuecruises.com Hours: Daily Ferries to Statue and Museum, 9:30am-3:30pm Admission: Ferry, Kids (4-12). $5, with Audio Tour, $13; Adults $12, with Audio Tour, $20; Seniors (62+), $10, with Audio Tour, $18; Liberty and Ellis Islands free. THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE MUSEUM Where: 100 Old Slip, Manhattan Contact: 212-480-3100; www.nycpolicemuseum.org Hours: Closed Sundays; Mon.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm Admission: Children under 6, free; Children (6-18), $5; Students, $5; Adults, $7; Seniors, $5 Housed in the historic building that contained NYPD’s 1st Precinct, visitors learn such things as why the terms “cop” and “brass” are used for police oﬃcers, as well as how the NYPD works for the safety of every citizen, within and without New York City. YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Where: 15 West 16th Street, Manhattan Contact: 212-294-8330; www.yumuseum.org Hours: Closed Mondays, Fridays, and Shabbat; Sun., Tues.,Weds., and Thur., 11 am-5 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 5, free; YU Faculty, Administration, and Students, free; Students, $6; Adults, $8; Seniors, $6 The YU Museum will be showcasing Soshana - Life and Work, through February 15; Erfurt: Jewish Treasures from Medieval Ashkenaz, through January 29; Ab-

straction: Figuration and the Spirutual: David Stern: The American Years (1995-2008) through February 8 QUEENS, NY MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE Where: 35 Avenue at 37 Street, Astoria Contact: 718-784-0077; www.movingimage.us Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm; Sat.-Sun., Noon6 pm Admission: Free, Optional contribution of $5 suggested; Group visits by appointment only, please call 718-777-6820 Classic video arcade games are available in the museum’s Behind the Screen interactive exhibition. NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE Where: 4701 111th Street, Corona Contact: 718-699-0005; www.nyhallsci.org Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Thur., 9:30 am-2 pm; Fri., 9:30 am-5 pm, free 2 pm-5 pm; Sat.-Sun., 10 am-6 pm, free Sunday 10 am-11 am Admission: General, Children (2-17), $8; College Students with valid ID, $8; Adults, $11; Seniors (62+), $8; Science Playground, Additional $4 per person Rated one of the 10 Best Science Centers by Parents Magazine. Learn about networks, microbes, molecules, numbers, and more. QUEENS COUNTY FARM MUSEUM Where: 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park Contact: 718-347-3276; www.funstationsi.net Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm, outdoor visiting only; Sun., 10 am-5 pm, outdoor visiting, tours of historic farmhouse, and hayrides (weather permitting) Admission: Free This working historical farm dates to 1697. The 47-acre farm has livestock, planting ﬁelds, hayrides, and animal feeding. STATEN ISLAND, NY FUN STATION USA Where: 3555 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island (between Richmond & Travis Avenues) Contact: 718-370-0077; www.funstationsi.net Hours: Sun., 10 am-10 pm ; Mon.-Thur., 10 am-11 pm; Fri.-Sat., 10 am-Midnight Admissions: Pay individually for rides Indoor amusement Park features arcade games, bumper cars, a 3-level maze, rides, a toddler area, batting cages, basketball, Lazer tag, and more! HISTORIC RICHMOND TOWN Where: 441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island Contact: 718-351-1611; www.historicrichmondtown.org Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Weds.-Sun., 1 pm-5 pm; Guided tours, Weds.-Fri., at 2:30 pm; Sat.-Sun., at 2 pm and 3:30 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 5, free; Children (5-17), $3.50; Adults, $5; Seniors, $4; Interpreted tours for the Deaf are conducted the ﬁrst Sunday of each month at 2 pm; Group tours with a reservation get a 10% discount on pre-paid admission Historic Richmond Town features an

exhibit called Bringing Up Baby: Children’s Furniture and Family Life, a presentation on what raising children was like before the luxuries of modernity came about. STATEN ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Where: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island Contact: 718-273-2060; statenislandkids.org Hours: Tues.-Sun., Noon-5 pm; Monday January 19, Monday February 16 Admission: $5 Per Person over age 1 Please check their calendar page for events in January and February STATEN ISLAND SKATING PAVILION Where: 3080 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island Contact: 718-948-4800; www.thepavilion.org Hours: Mon.-Wed., Noon-4:30 pm; Mon.-Tues., 8 pm-10 pm; Sat., 7:30-9:30 pm; Sun., 2:30 pm-4:30 pm Admission: Children, $8; Adults, $9; Skates, $5 STATEN ISLAND ZOO Where: 614 Broadway, Staten Island Contact: 718-442-3100; www.statenislandzoo.org Hours: Daily, 10 am-4:45 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 3, free; Children (3-14), $4; Adults, $7; Seniors (60+), $5; Wednesdays after 2, free; Parking, free (excpet for Special Events) Please check the calendar page on the Zoo’s website for events in January and February. UPSTATE, NY BEAR MOUNTAIN PARK Where: Bear Mountain Contact: 845-786-2701; nysparks.state. ny.us/parks/info.asp?parkId=55 Hours: Zoo, Daily, 10 am-4:30 pm; Park, dawn-dusk Admissions: Park, Free; Zoo & Museum, Children under 6, free; Children (612), 50¢; Adults, $1; Ice Skating (hours subject to change weekly), 10 am-11:30 am, Noon-1:30 pm, 2 pm-3:30 pm, 4 pm-5:30 pm, 6 pm-7:30 pm, 8 pm-9:30 pm; Children, $3; Adults, $4; Spectators/Seniors, $2; Rentals, $4 Attractions include a Merry-Go-Round, biking, ice skating, a nature trail, hiking, and Cross country skiing. BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Where: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown Contact: 607-547-7200; web.baseballhalloﬀame.org Hours: Daily, 9 am-5 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 7, free; Children (7-12), $6; Adults, $16.50; Seniors, $11; Other special pricing available This museum is a baseball mecca. Every American child should go at least once. HOWE CAVERNS Where: Howe Caverns Road, Howes Cave Contact: 518-296-8900; www.howecaverns.com Hours: Daily, 9 am-5 pm Admission: Traditional Tour, Children 4 and under, free; Children (5-11), $10;Children (12-15), $15; Adults, $18; Seniors (65+), $15; AAA discount available This cave is immense and well-developed - a fun experience for pro and amateurs alike!

MOHONK PRESERVE Where: 3197 Route 44/45, Gardiner Contact: 845-255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org Hours: Daily, Sunrise-Sunset; Visitors center, Daily, 9 am-5 pm Admission: Children under 12, free; Adults, $9 Hike, bike, climb, run, ride your horse, or get involved in winter sports.

PENNSYLVANIA HANOVER, PA SNYDER’S OF HANOVER PRETZEL FACORY TOUR Where: 1350 York Street, Hanover, PA Contact: 1-800-233-7125 x 8592; www. snydersofhanover.com Hours: Closed Sundays, Mondays, Fridays; Tours, Tues.-Thur., 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm; Reservations are required. Admission: Free, plus a bag of pretzels at the start of the tour LANCASTER AREA, PA HERSHEY GARDENS Where: 170 Hotel Road, Hershey Contact: 717-534-3492; www.hersheygardens.org Hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Fri.-Sun., 10 am-4 pm Admission: Half-price admission through March 31, Members, free; Children under 3, free; Juniors (3-12), $6; Adults, $10; Seniors, $9 A Butterﬂy House, Children’s Garden, and 23 acres of gardens will give you ample room to walk oﬀ your chocolate-high while in Hershey. HERSHEY MUSEUM Where: 170 W. Hersheypark Drive, Hershey Contact: 717-534-3439; www.hersheymuseum.org Hours: Opens January 9, Daily, 10 am-5 pm Admission: Children, $7.50; Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Chocolate lab class Additional; Group rates for 15 people and up are available Explore the many stories of Hershey the man, the model town he created and the chocolate empire he founded. Don’t miss the Discovery Room for kids! ZOO AMERICA Where: 100 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey Contact: 800-Hershey; www.hersheypa.com Hours: Daily, 10 am-4:30 pm Admission: Members, free; Children under 3, free; Junior (3-8), $7.50; Regular (9-54), $8.50; Senior (55+), $7.50 LEHIGH VALLEY, PA CRAYOLA FACTORY Where: 30 Centre Square, Easton Contact: 610-515-8000; www.crayola. com/factory Hours: Closed Mondays; Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am-3 pm; Sat., 9:30 am-5 pm; Sun., Noon-5 pm Admission: Children under 2, free; Regular (3-64), $9.50; Military, $8.50; Seniors, $9; Group discounts are available.

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