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June 19th, 2011- Direct Action Day: We The People Esmin Green Vigil (Kings County Hospital-Brooklyn, NY)

June 20th, 2011- Psych-Out Conference Day 1 (Graduate Center-NY, NY)

June 21st, 2011- Psych-Out Conference Day 2 (Graduate Center-NY, NY)

The Graduate Center Requires Identification to Enter Building. The Center is a fully Accessible, ADA Code Compliant establishment. Psych-Out is a FREE PUBLIC EVENT We expect Media coverage, and the general and event use of Media Recording Devices such as Video and Photo Cameras. We encourage participants to bring their own forms of media recording devices. It is our intent that these media venues will be used for the positive promotion of Psych-Out. All Meals Will Be On Your Own We suggest that participants bring their own snacks with them for cost savings.

REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE BASIS SEATING IS LIMITED-REGISTER NOW! You can submit your completed registration form in the following ways: By E-mail: [email protected] [“Save As” a copy of the completed registration form and send with “Registration Form-(add your name)” on the e-mail “Subject” line] By Fax: (518) 434-3823[Attn: psychout ] By Mail: psychOut c/o The Alliance Human Rights Action Center 383 ½ Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12210 For further information contact us @(518)488-3274 or (914)636-6706

th th The Graduate Center, City University of NY 34 St. & 5 Ave NYC Local NYC Hotels and Hostels Listings

9 Great Cheap Hotels

1. Chelsea Savoy Hotel One of the best bargains at this well-located Chelsea hotel is the quad room, which accommodates up to four guests for $155-375 a night. Conveniently located to several subways and good nightlife and dining options, each room in this hotel has a private bath, cable television, and goose-down pillows. Rates include continental breakfast served beginning at 7:30 a.m. Address: 204 W. 23rd St. Telephone: 866-929-9353, 212-929-9353 Neighborhood: Chelsea Subway: 1/9 to 23rd Street Price Range: $99-425 Website: http://www.chelseasavoynyc.com

2. Colonial House Inn Housed in an 1850s townhouse, the Colonial House Inn welcomes both gay & straight visitors. Continental breakfast, a rooftop patio and an internet kiosk are available for guest use. Economy and standard rooms have shared baths; deluxe rooms have private baths. Sink, cable tv, and some rooms have fridges and/or fireplaces. Some of their rooms can accommodate groups of up to five travelers. Address: 318 W. 22nd St Telephone: 800-689-3779, 212-243-9669 Neighborhood: Chelsea Subway: C/E to 23rd Street Price Range: $130-375 Website: http://www.colonialhouseinn.com

3. Cosmopolitan Hotel-Tribeca All rooms at this downtown New York City hotel offer cable tv and private baths. It's well located for visitors who want to explore downtown New York City, and the subway is located just across the street for guests who want to further explore the city. Rooms with two double beds offer a great deal at $199 for groups of four traveling together. Address: 95 West Broadway Telephone: 888-895-9400, 212-566-1900 Neighborhood: Tribeca Subway: 1/2/3 to Chambers St Price Range: $159-259 Website: http://www.cosmohotel.com/

4. The GEM Hotel SoHo Well situated for visitors who want to explore downtown New York City, the GEM Hotel SoHo offers some nice features for that you don't find in all cheap hotels in New York City including free wi-fi, free bottled water, private baths, iPod docking stations and in room coffee makers. Their duo-double rooms can accommodate four guests, making it a particularly reasonably priced option for groups, but be aware that the rooms are small, despite the perks. Address: 135 E (between 1st & 2nd Avenues) Telephone: 212-358-8844 Neighborhood: East Village/ Subway: F/V to 2nd Avenue Price Range: $149-299 Website: http://www.thegemhotel.com/soho/index.iml

5. The Gershwin Primarily frequented by European and Asian guests, this New York City hotel offers a fun, funky vibe and clean rooms for a great price. Most rooms offer private baths, but there are also some dormitory-style accommodations. Available suites are great for families & groups. Be sure to check online for specials. Address: 7 East 27th St. Telephone: 212-545-8000 Neighborhood: Murray Hill Subway: 6, R/W to 28th Street Price Range: dorms: $39-59, private rooms: $109-359 Website: http://www.gershwinhotel.com/

6. The Jane Hotel If you're looking for style in a budget hotel, the Jane Hotel might be a good choice. Of course, everything comes with a trade-off, so you'll have to be willing to tolerate tiny accommodations, shared co-ed bathrooms and a location near the West Side Highway. All that said, it's a great choice for visitors on a budget looking for a downtown location -- you're in the West Village and close to the Hudson River Park. All cabins are just 50 square feet; standard cabins ($99) accommodate one guest and bunk bed cabins ($125) accommodate two. Captain's Rooms ($250) have private bathrooms, full, queen or king beds, views, and more. Address: 113 Jane Street Telephone: 212-924-6700 Neighborhood: West Village Subway: A/C/E to 14th Street Price Range: $99-250 Website: http://www.thejanenyc.com

7. Larchmont Hotel If you don't mind shared baths, this West Village hotel offers great value in a great neighborhood. Rooms feature tvs, phones, robes and sinks, with full baths available in the hall. Continental breakfast is included and there are shared kitchenettes on every floor. Address: 27 West 11th St. Telephone: 212-989-9333 Neighborhood: West Village Subway: A/C/E, B/D/F/V to West 4th Street Price Range: $90-165 Website: http://www.larchmonthotel.com

8. NYMA, The New York Hotel The NYMA, The New York Manhattan Hotel is a well-appointed and well-located New York City hotel for the price. Free WiFi access and continental breakfast; all rooms have private baths, cable, & coffee makers. Address: 6 West 32nd St Telephone: 800-567-7720, 212-643-7100 Neighborhood: Garment District/South Midtown Subway: B/D/F/V/N/R to 34th Street Price Range: $139-329 Website: http://applecorehotels.com/the-new-york-manhattan-hotel/

9. The Pod Hotel If you can get past the small rooms (and shared baths in the single/bunk pods), The Pod Hotel's location, atmosphere and amenities may appeal to you. The location is safe and convenient with easy subway access, as well as walkability to some popular midtown museums, Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Rooms feature mp3 docking stations, dimmer lighting, free WiFi, and LCD TVs. Address: 230 East 51st St. Telephone: 212-355-0300, 800-742-5945 (US Toll-Free) Neighborhood: Midtown East Subway: 6 or E to 51st Street Price Range: $129-309 Website: http://www.thepodhotel.com

NYC Hostels Listings:

NYC YMCAs: The Claude McKay Residence & Guest Rooms Address: 180 W. 135th Street New York, NY 10030 Telephone: (212) 912-2100 Price: Under $100 per night Offering ideal NYC hostel accommodations, the Harlem YMCA's famous Claude McKay Residences feature hotel rooms at reasonable rates, with comfortable single or double occupancy. Located in the heart of New York City’s Harlem, the Harlem YMCA is within walking distance to the famous Schomburg Museum and Library, famed 125th Street shopping district, the legendary Apollo Theater, the State Office Building, Abyssinian Baptist Church, Sylvia's famous Soul Food Restaurant, City College and many other historic NYC places.

The Guest Rooms at the Vanderbilt YMCA Address: 224 East 47th St. New York, NY 10017 Telephone: (212) 912-2500 Price: Under $100 per night Nestled in the heart of Manhattan's East Side, the Vanderbilt YMCA offers surprisingly low rates for its quality guest accommodations. In addition, guests are offered complimentary access to one of the finest fitness facilities New York City has to offer. Our courteous, multilingual staff can point you in the direction of the many points of interest within walking distance, including the United Nations, New York Public Library, Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center and the Fifth Avenue shopping district. The Guest Rooms include 370 single and twin rooms, and feature free wi-fi access, cable TV, air conditioning, housekeeping services, use of safe-deposit boxes, 24-hour security, laundry facilities and luggage storage. The Vanderbilt Y is a short walk to Grand Central Terminal, which services the 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines, and Metro-North Railroad for points outside of Manhattan.

Guest Rooms at the West Side YMCA Address: 5 West 63rd St. New York, NY 10023 Telephone: (212) 875-4100 Price: Under $100 per night Located just off Central Park West and steps from Lincoln Center, our New York hostel Guest Rooms offer single and double rooms that provide a home away from home for nearly 40,000 international and domestic budget travelers each year. Our ideal NYC location allows guests to enjoy the beauty of Central Park, the energy of Times Square and world-famous cultural institutions including Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School of Music, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Modern Art. As a guest at the West Side YMCA, you can enjoy cardiovascular and weight training in our 65,000-square-foot fitness center, 2 swimming pools, more than 100 group fitness classes, steam rooms and saunas, basketball, racquetball, handball & squash courts. We’re easily accessible to all NYC public transportation—uptown, downtown, crosstown buses, and the 1, 9, A, C, E, B, D, N and R subway lines.

Hostelling International- New York Address: 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York NY, 10025-4403 891 Amsterdam Ave., New York NY, 10025-4403 Telephone: (212) 932-2300 Price: Starting at $29 per bed Situated near Central Park and Columbia University, the hostel is in a historic Victorian Gothic-style building on the Upper West Side. It organizes walking tours, sporting events, group outings to concerts and more. There is capacity for 672 guests, and facilities include internet access, kitchen and laundry. Hostel Amenities: From an all-day walking tour to a viewing of a New York movie in our cozy TV room to a quiet cup of coffee in our café, Hostelling International-NY has everything you need to make your group happy. Play the latest games on Play Station 2. Check your email without leaving the hostel. Wash and dry your clothes in our new laundry room on the second floor. Pick up subway/bus MetroCards, sundries, NY souvenirs, calling cards, and more. The hostel is located steps from the subways and minutes from Times Square and other major NYC attractions. Ask our friendly staff what they can do for you.