Because there ain't no party like a Roof Deck Party...

Planning a party that's more than your home can handle? Take a look at the Waterside Swim and Health Club's roof deck, now rentable by the hour! 

Posted at 07:38AM Aug 18, 2010 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Meet Sheena Larsen, who'll show you a thing or three about Salsa on July 7

Waterside's annual Music Under the Stars festival--free concerts, right out on the Plaza--begins Wednesday, July 7 with Salsa lessons from Sheena Larsen and her partner Cesar Carrasco!  

Posted at 09:52PM Jun 22, 2010 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Crawfish Boil Alert!

This weekend only, May 15 and 16, two thousand pounds of outstanding New Orleans crawdads will be cooked up and served with a smile, right next door to Waterside Plaza at Solar One. More details after the jump. 

Posted at 05:19PM May 13, 2010 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Save the Date: Make Music New York returns to Waterside Plaza on June 21

On the first day of summer, Monday, June 21, from 7:00 until 9:00 in the evening, Waterside residents will enjoy a glorious free concert on the plaza, the multi-part, multi-toned H2Opus, organized and led by composer keyboardist and guitarist Patrick Grant.  

Posted at 11:17PM Apr 27, 2010 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Get the perfect winter workout and SAVE $40

The fun and fitness levels are off the charts every Thursday at 7:30 at the Waterside Swim and Fitness Club with Danielle's High Energy Cardio Sculpt class. 

Posted at 04:05PM Feb 23, 2010 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Leonardo Drew and Vic Muniz in Chelsea

There's a great show at the Sikkema Jenkins gallery across town in Chelsea, going on now until March 6, that offers an excellent excuse to visit one of the great concentrations of contemporary art on the planet. 

Posted at 06:00PM Feb 17, 2010 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Playformers take it on the road, this Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00!

Theater-lovers: come to the festive, low-key Lolita Bar on the Lower East Side this Wednesday evening at 7:00 for a special Playfomers performance, featuring professional readings from several works in progress. 

Posted at 04:42PM Dec 14, 2009 by Scott in United Nations  | 

Great Section of UNICEF's site about staff

I was browsing the UNICEF site and came across this good resource about workers there:

http://www.unicef.org/people/people_staff.html

Posted at 11:02PM May 27, 2009 by geriksen in United Nations  | 

A Great Resource Guide for Relocating to NYC

This resource list for relocating foreigners comes from the Office of the Mayor Commission for the United Nations Consular Corps & Protocol. Its really useful!

THE CONSULAR WOMEN'S CLUB The Consular Women's Club was founded in 1972 by wives of Foreign Consuls in New York with the purpose of helping and assisting newly arrived members of the Consular Corps. In 2002, the aim of the club is to achieve a better understanding among our Consular affiliated members and with our American hosts. Carol Nash, President Telephone: (212) 727-8031

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE FOR UNITED NATIONS DELEGATES INC. This committee offers a year round multifaceted schedule for programs and services to meet the needs of the delegates and their families. They offer home hospitality, cultural tours, tickets to concerts and theaters (when available), children's programs and English language classes. Shana Fried, Administrative Director General Assembly Building, First Floor (Room 101) United Nations New York, New York 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-8753 Fax: (212) 963-1320

SOCIETY OF FOREIGN CONSULS The Society of Foreign Consuls in New York is a prestigious and unique organization founded in 1925 to represent the world's largest Consular Corps, which is currently comprised of 106 Consulates General. It is steered by an Executive Committee made up of elected representatives of different regions of the world. The Society works to safeguard the interests, rights, and privileges of the members of the Consular Corps as defined by international law or as established through usage. Furthermore, it strives to promote cultural and economic relations between their respective countries and the United States. Elle Berdy, Secretary of the Society of Foreign Consuls Telephone: (917) 689-7424

UNITED NATIONS CHURCH CENTER A nondenominational chapel may be rented for weddings in the United Nations Chapel, and houses religious nonprofit organizations. United Nations Church Center 777 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 661-1762

UNITED NATIONS DELEGATIONS WOMEN'S CLUB This informal club was established by the wives of delegates to create and strengthen ties among women associated with the UN. It holds monthly meetings and organizes luncheons and teas. United Nations Delegations Women's Club 777 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 682-3633 for information on meeting schedule

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION A not-for-profit public benefit corporation created by the State Legislature in 1968, with the support of the City of New York to provide commercial office space and other facilities for the United Nations community in New York. Senator Roy M. Goodman, President/CEO United Nations Development Corporation Two United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 888-1618

UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL The United Nations International School, K-12 grades, was established in the spirit of the UN Charter and is open to families in the United Nations, Consular Corps, as well as to international and local children. Its student body of boys and girls derives from many diverse nations, as does its unique faculty. UNIS prepares children academically for schools worldwide. UNIS offers strong programs in arts, physical education, language, environmental studies and computer science. United Nations International School 24-50 East River Drive New York, NY 10010 Telephone: (212) 684-7400

UNITED NATIONS LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR STAFF AND DIPLOMATS Language classes in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish are available to UN staff members and delegates, as well as categories of non-staff members and other accredited individuals. United Nations Language Classes For Staff And Diplomats United Nations Secretariat New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-0606

UNITED NATIONS MEDICAL SERVICES These offices are open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. First Aid and emergency treatment are available. The Medical Service also keeps a list of private physicians to assist UN staff and Mission members in choosing family doctors and specialists. United Nations Medical Services Secretariat Building, Room 556 and One UN Plaza, 11th Floor New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-7090 or (212) 963-8990 Fax: (212) 963-4925

UNITED NATIONS STAFF ACTIVITIES AND HOUSING SECTION This office provides assistance and counsel on all aspects of housing placement to UN staff and members of the delegations. It also publishes the Secretariat News, organizes home hospitality, provides advice on personal insurance coverage, gives travel and sight-seeing tips and maintains a desk outside the cafeteria on the Ground Floor which provides discount coupons for various tours, sporting events and shows. United Nations Staff Activities And Housing Section United Nations, Secretariat Building - First Floor Telephone: (212) 963-7065

UNITED NATIONS STAFF COUNSELOR Personal, family, and job related problems may be discussed with the Staff Counselor in total confidence. The services are available to staff of the UN and their families. The services of educational advisers, referrals to outside professional services and a domestic help exchange are also offered to Mission personnel. United Nations Staff Consular United Nations, Room S-594 Telephone: (212) 963-7091 UNITED NATIONS WOMEN'S GUILD The purpose of the Guild is to work on projects to raise funds to assist children in need all over the world and to foster friendships among women associated with the UN by work or relationship. Special membership may be offered to persons indirectly connected with the UN. There are four groups: Queens, Manhattan, Westchester, and the Secretariat. Meetings are held twice a month. There is an annual membership fee. United Nations Women's Guild One United Nations Plaza, Room 550 New York, NY 10017 Meetings held at: 777 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 682-3633

WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FORUM The Women's International Forum was established in 1975 to provide spouses and associates of the UN community with an issue-oriented forum for briefing and in-depth discussions mainly, but not exclusively on problems concerning the UN in particular and the international community in general. Meetings are held at the UN Church Center on the last Friday of every month from September through May. Women's International Forum 866 United Nations Plaza, 48th Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10017 Meetings at : United Nations Church Center 777 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 963-3112 Governmental

UNITED STATES MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS The United States Mission is the United States representative to the United Nations, and its primary function is to assist the President and the Department of State in conducting United States policy at the UN. Information gathered by Mission officers is later relayed to overseas American Embassies that have interest in particular items under United Nations consideration. As host country, the United States government has a special responsibility to all member nations of the United Nations and to the people who work at the United Nations. The Host Country Section provides many services to the international community in order to facilitate its normal functioning in New York United States Mission to the United Nations 799 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 415-4000

OFFICE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS The Office of Foreign Missions (OFM), US Department of State New York Regional Office administers the following programs to eligible accredited personnel of consulates, permanent missions to the United Nations and the United Nations itself: tax exemption cards, exemption from federal gasoline taxes, and exemption from utility sales taxes. Eligible members of missions and consulates must register their personal vehicles with OFM, and eligible members of missions and consulates are required to obtain US Department of State licenses. Finally, OFM reviews and regulates the acquisition of all real property by missions and consulates to include leases, purchases, addition, and renovations. 866 UN Plaza, Suite 265 New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 826-4500 Fax: (212) 826-4508

Posted at 10:19PM May 27, 2009 by geriksen in United Nations  |