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2006 IEEE International Conference on Computer Vision Systems |
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January 5-7, 2006 • St. Johns University, Manhattan, New York City • New York, NY, USA |
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New York City, arguably the world's most vibrant and sprawling metropolis, occupies five boroughs,
each with its own distinct identity. These include Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island.
The conference will take place in Manhattan, home to the most recognizable sites, with the dominant popular
perception of New York City. The conference venue is within the area of Wall Street and the Financial
District, one of Manhattan's most famous districts. This district was the first one and still
remains its most historic district. Wall Street investment banks coexist with landmarks like Trinity Church.
Battery Park draws people for its panoramic views. The World Trade Center is still one of the area's most significant
and popular destinations.
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Important Information:
Note: attendees should bring a Passport or some other photo ID (US driver's license) in order to enter the site. Conference Hotel: A limited number of rooms are available with special conference rates at: Embassy Suites Hotel New York (102 North End Ave, New York, NY, 100 meters from the conference venue). Registered participants of the ICVS'06 conference may book their reservations either by calling 1-800-EMBASSY or online at embassysuites.com. When making reservations participants need to state that they are with the ICVS Conference January 4-7, 2006. Group code is: IEE Conference rates:
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Other hotels in the area:
- Marriott Hotels & Resorts: New York Marriott Financial Center, 85 West St, New York, NY, 0.1 mi SW - (212) 385-4900, marriott.com
- Cosmopolitan Hotel-Tribeca, 95 W Broadway, New York, NY, 0.1 mi NE - (212) 566-1900
- Bond Hotel, 125 Chambers St, New York, NY, 0.2 mi NE - (212) 566-6910
- Iroquois Hotel, 44 West St, New York, NY, 0.2 mi SW - (212) 453-4000, www.iroquoisny.com
- Millenium Hilton Hotel, 55 Church St, New York, NY, 0.2 mi S - (212) 693-2001, www.hilton.com
Student/Affordable Housing (not close to the conference, but more affordable):
Prices and rates here are for reference only, please confirm with hotel before making a reservation.
- Guest Rooms/International House, 212-316-8400, www.ihouse-nyc.org, 122nd Street, Daily Rates: $50/day (1-9 nights), Open to full time graduate students during academic year.
- International Student Center, 212-787-7706, www.nystudentcenter.org, 33 West 88th Street (Central Park West), Dorm style shared rooms $25/day, Max stay is 14 days. Communal kitchen and lounge.
- Signature Suites, 212-475-4756, www.spnewyork.com, 160 Bleeker Street, Student Discounts: Nightly-$195/studio, $220/1 room bedroom.
- Murray Hill Inn, 212-545-0879, www.murrayhillinn.com, 143 East 30th Street, Single Rooms: $75/night (shared bath), $125/night (private bath). "euro style" shared bathroom; 24 hr concierge service; daily made service.
Seeking a roommate? If a registered participant wants to look for other participants to share the room during ICVS'06, the conference has created a mail-list to help participants of the ICVS 06 to find roommates: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icvs06roomsharing.
The goal of this list is to provide initial contact among people interested in sharing accommodations during ICVS'06.
To subscribe, please send an e-mail to pinhanez@us.ibm.com with your name and e-mail. An invitation from the list
server will be sent you in a couple of days.
Please post in this list only messages announcing which days you are looking for a room mate and any
restrictions you may have (smoking/nonsmoking, gender, age, etc.).
Please avoid using this list to make detailed arrangements after a roommate was found.
The arrangements made through this list are not responsibility of ICVS'06 or any of its organizers.
This is a service provided the conference to help
participants, especially students, to find cheaper ways to attend the conference.
Transportation Information:
Subway:
New York subway lines 1, 2, or 3 to Chambers Street station;
lines A, or C to Chambers Street station;
or E to Chambers Street station.
More info at: http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/ .
From airports to the Embassy Suites hotel or St. John's:
(see also http://www.panynj.gov/aviation/jgrtfram.htm).
By taxi (about US $55):
Taxi from the JFK airport to any place in Manhattan is $45;
taxi from La Guardia airport to Manhattan is metered, but normally under $40;
price does not include tolls or tip.
Best reference is the World Financial Center in downtown NYC.
By shuttle (about US$20):
Shuttle service from airport terminals to hotel are available every 15-30 minutes.
Be prepared to wait some time until the vans are packed.
From JFK airport by subway (about US$ 2, but only for the patient):
Take the AirTram from the terminal to Howard Beach Station (subway line A).
Take the subway towards Uptown (Inwood 207st).
Get off at Chambers St station and walk 3 blocks west to St. John's.
Optionally, take a cab on West Broadway (about US$ 3 to the hotel).
From La Guardia airport by subway (about US$ 2, for the truly patient):
Take the M60 bus from the terminal and get off at the 125th St with Lenox Avenue (in the heart of Harlem).
Take subway line 3 to Chambers St station and walk 2 blocks west to St. John's.
Optionally, take a cab on West Broadway (about US$ 3 to the hotel).
If you arrive in peak rush hours, the subway may be the best option if you don't mind standing up.
Do not accept offers at the airport of rides from people standing at the arrival lobby, specially of taxi drivers with special fares.