Hotels
We have reserved a block of 10 rooms each at the following 2 hotels which are located in close proximity to the Sephardic Temple:

Hampton Inn & Suites - Rockville Centre
125 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, (516) 599-1700

The hotel has offered a special rate of $199.00/night +taxes for a double queen room (Normally $249.00/night).  This deal can be used for Saturday and/or Sunday night.  Reservations must be made by 5/29/08 to use this rate.

Reservations can be made online at www.hamptoninn.com or by calling 1-800 HAMPTON and mentioning group code "FLW".

The Best Western Mill River Manor
173 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, (516) 678-1300

The hotel has offered a special rate of $149.00/night +taxes for a Single/Double room (Normally $169.00/night).  This rate includes a complimentary continental breakfast.  This deal can be used for Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night.  Reservations must be made by 5/27/08 to use this rate.

Reservations can be made by calling (516) 678-1300 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, seven days a week.  When prompted, ask for reservations and mention the group code "LFW".

***Additional Info:  The hotels recommend the LI taxi company All Island Taxi (516) 536-3333.  The Taxi company can be called directly or the concierge can make the arrangements for you.  Please allow at least 30 minutes for pickup.


Air Travel
Closest Airports:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/kennedy.html

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
www.panynj.gov/CommutingTravel/airports/html/laguardia.html


Train Travel
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
www.lirr.org
Trains depart from New York at Penn Station and arrive in Cedarhurst.  The trip is approximately 45 minutes and the trains tend to run hourly on the weekend.  A current schedule can be accessed on the website or by calling (516) 822-LIRR.

There is a taxi stand at the Cedarhurst train station.  We recommend calling ahead: Cedarhurst Taxi (516) 569-1628.

***Additional Info:  We can also recommend traveling to another nearby train station, such as Valley Stream, which tends to offer more train options and has a very reliable taxi company at the station.  They can also be reached ahead of time at: Valley Stream Transportation (516) 825-4333