New York City: Get ready to take a bite out of the Big Apple

Emergency Resource Information, NYC

In the event of an emergency please call 9-1-1.

Walk-in clinics closest to your hostel:

Urgent Medical Care Astoria
32-74 Steinway St
Astoria, NY 11103
(718) 721-0101

MedRite Urgent Care (this one is right across the bridge in Manhattan)
919 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10017
(212) 935-3333

Hospital/Emergency Room closest to your hostel:

Mount Sinai Hospital Queens
25-10 30th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 932-1000

The closest police station to your hostel is:

New York City Police Department
5-47 50th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 784-5411

Why is New York referred to as “the Big Apple”, anyway?

“Epicenter of the arts. Dining and shopping capital. Trendsetter. New York City wears many crowns, and spreads an irresistible feast for all.”

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