prospectus practico philosophicus

4th edition

The Guide to CPMC & Washington Heights By Ogan Gurel  1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 by Ogan Gurel. All Rights Reserved. Published by QRx Publishing, New York. While every effort has been made to confirm the accuracy of the information in this guide, people, places and things are constantly changing — a fact of life which despite the apparent oxymoron is a defining characteristic of New York City itself. Thus, the author kindly requests all readers to independently verify any information which may be of especial importance. The author accepts no responsibility for any errors. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily endorsed by Columbia University or by any of its divisions. Address all inquiries to the author at Columbia P&S, 630 West 168th Street, Box 162, New York, NY 10032.

prospectus practico- philosophicus 4th edition

The Guide to CPMC & Washington Heights By Ogan Gurel

orientation ...... 3 orientation...... 5 PROSPECTIVE Ι...... 6 A DAY IN THE LIFE...... 8 GETTING AROUND TOWN...... 11 Introduction to NYC...... 11 Manhattan (The City)...... 11 Walking...... 12 THE SUBWAY...... 13 Subway Safety...... 13 Outline of the subway system...... 13 The Subway for CPMC riders...... 14 OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION...... 16 Buses...... 16 Getting to the eastside...... 16 Taxis...... 17 Car Service...... 17 Shuttle to the Main Campus...... 17 GETTING INFORMATION...... 20 Newspapers and magazines...... 20 Information about Town...... 20 Television...... 21 AM Radio...... 21

contents 1 FM Radio...... 21 CITY CALENDAR...... 23 cpmc...... 25 INTRODUCTION TO CPMC...... 26 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS...... 26 HOW TO GET TO CPMC...... 28 By Car...... 28 By Train...... 28 By Bus...... 28 By Air...... 28 Public Transportation...... 29 A TOUR OF CPMC...... 30 SECURITY...... 33 Security Tips...... 33 Emergency Call Boxes...... 33 Escort Service...... 33 Lost and Found...... 33 Important Phone Numbers...... 33 ACADEMIC CONCERNS...... 35 Departmental Directory: Physicians & Surgeons...... 35 Seminar Schedule...... 37 Faculty Research Interests...... 38 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY...... 39 Telephone numbers...... 39 STUDY SPOTS ON CAMPUS...... 41 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES...... 41 STUDENT SERVICES ...... 42 HEALTH SERVICES...... 44 CAMPUS DINING...... 46 STUDENT ACTIVITIES...... 48 ABUZZ WITH ACTIVITY...... 50 HOUSING...... 51 contents 2 BARD HALL...... 54 BARD ATHLETIC CENTER (BAC)...... 56 BAC Hours Between 4:30 and 7:30 pm are the most crowded times...... 56 AFFILIATED HOSPITALS: HOW TO GET THERE...... 58 A TOUR OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS...... 60 washington heights...... 66 INTRODUCTION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS...... 68 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS...... 68 PARKS...... 70 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PARK MAP...... 72 NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUMS...... 73 RECREATION...... 76 Running...... 76 Where to run? Try these five routes:...... 77 Biking...... 78 Tennis...... 79 NECESSITIES...... 80 Setting up shop: around the neighborhood...... 80 Setting up shop: downtown...... 81 SHOPPING...... 82 Health Foods...... 83 Banking...... 83 Cleaning/Tailoring/Shoe Repair...... 83 Postal Services...... 85 Health & Beauty Aids / Pharmacies...... 85 Hair cuts...... 86 Optometrist...... 86 Video and records...... 86 Photography and electronics...... 87 Photocopying Service...... 87 Liquor...... 88 Florist...... 88 contents 3 Newspapers...... 88 Athletic Goods...... 88 Fish Market...... 88 Gasoline...... 89 THE BEST OF 181ST STREET...... 90 RESTAURANTS...... 92 General Restaurants...... 92 Spanish/Dominican...... 93 Chinese Sit­in...... 94 Chinese Take­outs...... 94 Chinese Delivery...... 95 Luncheon / Delicatessen...... 95 Pizza...... 97 Fast Food...... 97 On the Streets...... 99 THE BEST OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS...... 100 Along Broadway...... 100 Along Amsterdam Avenue...... 100 For that special occasion...... 101 the world...... 102 INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD...... 103 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS...... 103 GETTING TO THE MAIN CAMPUS...... 105 EASTCOAST GETAWAYS...... 106 AIRPLANES AND AIRPORTS...... 109 PROSPECTIVE ΙΙ...... 110 index...... 112 about the author...... 113 acknowledgments...... 113

contents 4 orientation

PROSPECTIVE Ι 4 A DAY IN THE LIFE 5 GETTING AROUND TOWN 7 Introduction to NYC 7 Manhattan (The City) 7 Walking 7 THE SUBWAY 8 Subway Safety 8 Outline of the subway system 8 The Subway for CPMC riders 9 OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION 10 Buses 10 Getting to the eastside 10 Taxis 10 Car Service 11 Shuttle to the Main Campus 11 GETTING INFORMATION 12 Newspapers and magazines 12 Information about Town 12 Television 13 AM Radio 13 FM Radio 13 City Calendar 14

orientation 5 PROSPECTIVE Ι

ou have decided to live in New York City. For most other cities, a nice Michelin­style guide would get you through efficiently and in style. But Y New York is so immense, so dynamic and intensely personal that the notion of a guide is to some extent absurd. Instead, to invite and introduce you to the City, something like a "prospectus" is more appropriate. This Prospectus Practico­Philosophicus hopefully provides a bit of the philosophical perspective and practical detail to help you discover for yourself CPMC, Columbia and New York City. The Prospectus is organized somewhat like a Russian matroshky doll. After a general orientation — the outer wrapping, if you will — we first discuss life here at CPMC after which the horizon is widened to include the surrounding neighborhood — Washington Heights. The last chapter describes how to venture out to see the rest of the world. Depending upon your affiliation at CPMC, this book may contain a four to eight–page insert that includes more detailed information pertaining to your particular school or department. The supplement has been carefully prepared in consultation with your school’s administration. Thus, in continuing the analogy of the matroshky doll — the center of the guide is the most detailed. The 4th edition of the Prospectus reflects the tremendous changes that have taken place at the medical center, in the surrounding neighborhood and throughout the city. Capitalism has been called a process of “creative destruction” and the effects of this latest recession and the slow but definite recovery have been impressive, indeed. Even with all the efforts we take to ensure that the guide is up­to­date, New York City changes everyday. Among our sponsors and supporters we would like to especially thank the School of Public Health and Coogan’s/Fresh Express. The School of Public Health has encouraged this project from its very beginning while Coogan’s/Fresh Express with their continuing commitment to the CPMC community has helped to make it possible. In his preface to the Tractatus Logico­Philosophicus, Wittgenstein wrote that “the truth of the thoughts that are here communicated seems to me unassailable and definitive.” In this Prospectus, despite all efforts, I cannot say the same. On an obvious level, that is because “the truth” — or at least the appearance of truth is all too ephemeral in this dynamic city. On a deeper level, it will ultimately be up to you to discover for yourself the truth of this City. So while appearances may be deceiving think about what the fox told Saint Exupéry’s Little Prince:

orientation 6 “L’essentiel est invisible pour les yeux” — that which is essential remains invisible to the eyes. The beauty of New York City is that within and among the individuals that make up its diverse humanity lies much that is essential. It is these truths, then, that have a wide and profound meaning.

orientation 7 A DAY IN THE LIFE

t’s a normal day for rush­hour traffic. Rubber­necking delays on the inbound LIE, downtown FDR, inbound GW and both sides of the Cross “I Bronx ...” Like clockwork, your hand hits the snooze (has it been six times already?); a new day has begun. You think about the day to come: “so much to do ... too little time ... should I push snooze?” Rolling out of bed, you throw on your bath robe and head down to the BAC; a few laps in the pool later you’re ready for class and head off for Hammer. Sitting in 401, coffee in one hand, bagel in the other you listen in on the announcements: “Auditions for the Bard Hall Players’ production of Candide,” “Wine tasting: sample Northern Italy,” “Outing club: white water rafting. . . don’t worry it’s not dangerous,” “Ballroom Dancing.” A loud voice from the back: “isn’t that how Jane met Tarzan!?”

After three hours of lecture, lunch beckons and you join your “three musketeer” group for sandwiches in the Bard Dining Hall. By luck of the schedule everyone has a free afternoon and naturally enough that becomes the topic for discussion. Paul and Dave are going for tennis along the Drive, Jane and “Tarzan” will be studying down at a Village café and Pete — the class aesthete — has got tickets to the Metropolitan Opera — “Aida — I’ve seen it six times.” While a large group is going down to study at the main campus, you've decided to check out the Matisses down at the MoMA — “never seen them before” — and then meet up with your friends at Butler to study.

Leaving the “calm” confines of CPMC you set upon Broadway packed with honking cars — drowned out only by the four­foot­high speakers belting out a rhythm from the back of a jeep. Surrounding the entrance to the subway at the corner of 168th, four different peddlers are presenting their wares and the pace of trade is brisk. The free market system satisfies your urge for a quick snack and in a quick exchange you hand the man a dollar for a bag of candy. Approaching the subway stairwell, you’re taken aback by the surge of hot air — despite your new sugar infusion. But with an added spark of resolve you head down towards the A train — a mere three stops away from the inspiring Matisses.

As the A hurtles downtown, social consciences are being raised. Limping between the swaying strap hangers a man tells his story: “I fought in Vietnam, I’ve a bum leg...please help me.” Listening closely you hand him a quarter. Some people are interested and seem to care, some appear annoyed while others are indifferent ... You think.

orientation 8 After an eventful twenty minutes you’re emerging from the 59th Street station. The scene is like that from a completely different city — a reminder of New York’s unceasing diversity. “The City never sleeps” — as the phrase goes — “and neither is it ever the same.” The day is bright; horse­drawn carriages are lined up lazily along the south edge of verdant Central Park, bikers buzz & swarm everywhere while a man on rollerblades sways and zips through the traffic. At a slower pace you do the same and pick your way through a sea of yellow cabs: some actively threatening, others passively oblivious; either way your sudden rush of adrenaline respects the danger — is it “fight” or “flight.” “Sympathetic” or “Parasympathetic” “Oh Boy! No time to think” Reaching the safety of 57th you’re now among the canyons of midtown and are soon caught up with the teeming crowds filling its valleys.

“Matisse in Morocco” — colorful, serene and meditative images of a world remote from the seething excitement outside. You are calmed, you reflect, the art touches you. Three hours later with a slightly different outlook on life you come out onto 53rd having a curious feeling of being both closer and yet more distant from the bustle of life around you. With no time to philosophize, another quick footed dance through traffic takes you back to 59th Street to take the Broadway 1 line up to the main campus.

“. . . 116th Street, watch the closing doors!” Easier said than done as you make your way through the rush hour crush. Three­piece suits, overalls, miniskirts and Reebok pumps make this the true melting pot. Finally you reach the door and step out onto the platform — relief never felt so good! After a quick falafel sandwich at Amir’s and with books in hand you enter the Columbia campus. A setting sun gives the stately buildings an extra classic touch. Quite a few students are sitting along the Low Steps each absorbed in their own quiet sort of intensity, distinct from the frenzied intensity of midtown. Musing about this city of contrasts, you turn into Butler and head for the cavernous main reading room. With the familiar smell of old books you settle down to study.

On the shuttle ride back, the three of you exchange perspectives on some of the finer points of today's lecture. “Are you sure that’s what he meant?” “So as the heart rate goes up, stroke volume. . . ” — but admiring the view of the George Washington bridge, the words pass you by. The “total peripheral resistance” has caught you in a transcendent mood gazing out onto the crystalline lights gracefully spanning the expansive Hudson. “Hey, are you listening?” “Oh, sorry. . . you were saying.” The discussion naturally passes to other topics: “what to do for the summer,” “Jane and Tarzan,” “What rubber­necking?”

orientation 9 There's so much to talk about: the conversation turns to New York, the most talked about city in the world: some love it, some hate it.

How ‘bout you? . . .

orientation 10 GETTING AROUND TOWN

Introduction to NYC Réné Magritte, the Belgian surrealist, produced an interesting series of paintings of coffins personified in various poses ­­ sitting, standing, etc. In one of these, Perspective II: "Le balcon", the coffins, sealed shut, morosely look out from a balcony. The painting suggests the deadness of everyday existence — the coffins symbolic of those who go through life as passive and uninvolved spectators. To live in New York one must be active, at times intense, and always alive. Even if you plan to simply “people watch” — on the steps of the New York Public Library, for instance — you’ll get involved, if at the very least to watch your handbag. Consonant with an attitude of involved discovery, this section of the Prospectus outlines some basic guidelines for getting around town. The rest is yours to discover.

Manhattan (The City) The basic plan of the city is not complicated. Like a compass, four directions mark the City: uptown, downtown, eastside and westside. Midtown lies in the approximate center. Uptown begins at approximately 59th Street (the southern border of Central Park) and downtown extends below to the tip of the island. Central Park is also the great divide between the eastside and the westside. CPMC is considered to be “way uptown”. The grid­like street system makes things even simpler. Relatively wide avenues run north­south and the narrower streets run east­west. Fifth Avenue, for example, the famed shopper's paradise and home to the city's innumerable parades stretches majestically up and down along the eastside. On the other hand, 42nd Street home to a somewhat different brand of parading and shopping, cuts sordidly across midtown. Amongst an aura of grimy mercantilism, through ancient warehouses and along dilapidated piers, 12th Avenue cuts a lonely swath through what was once longshoreman's territory. On the other hand, windows sparkling with jewels line bustling and sometimes hustling 47th Street — a.k.a. “Diamond Way.”

orientation 11 Walking Walking is a highly recommended form of transportation. In terms of getting places, your own two feet will wield more raw power (force times distance divided by time) than Donald Trump’s limo — as it languishes in traffic. Besides you’ll soak in more international culture than any other place in the world. What about street smarts? Be alert on the streets (and in the subways, buildings, etc.). New York City — the city of dreams — is not the place to be daydreaming. Try not to wander about advertising helplessness, naiveté or confusion. Walk along well­lit streets and avoid alleys and doorways. Heads­ up common sense is the modus operandi in New York City.

orientation 12 THE SUBWAY

New York’s subway system is renowned for its grime, its crowds and its much exaggerated danger. Its all just a matter of attitude, however, as this vignette from the New York Times (1/29/85) relates: “What the subway system really needs, a longtime reader realized recently, is a daily infusion of 8­year­olds from out of town. One morning this week the car she was riding on, which was ankle­deep in newspapers and an inch thick in graffiti, was invaded at Penn Station by a small army of kids in parkas. ‘Hey,’ the last one crowed, ‘we get to stand up,’ All cheered, and raced for the poles. ‘Wow,’ they said as the train lurched to a start. ‘Oooooh,’ they moaned as it sped through the tunnel. ‘Wow,’ they repeated when it got to Times Square. They were having a swell time. And judging by the smiles, so were their jaded fellow passengers.” However, even the NYT exaggerates — nearly all the subway cars nowadays are regularly cleaned, air­conditioned and graffiti­free.

Subway Safety With these simple, common sense tips you should have a safe subway ride. } Wait for the train near the token booth during off­hours. Many stations also have special off­hours waiting areas which are distinguished by their bright­yellow signs. } Stay away from the edge of the platform. } The center car, near the conductor, is a safer place to ride during off­hours. } Avoid cars that are empty or nearly so. } Hold your handbags securely — against the front of your body. Keep wallets out of back pockets or someone else will gladly do it for you. } Don’t display jewelry or openly count money. } Avoid eye contact with people who seem dangerous or deranged, even though their exotic or eccentric looks may powerfully attract your gaze.

Outline of the subway system

There are three major subway lines: the BMT running through lower and midtown Manhattan; the IND which runs along Sixth and Eighth Avenues in Manhattan; and the IRT with the Lexington Avenue Line on the eastside and the Broadway Line on the westside. The three branches are connected via the Grand Central (east) to Times Square (west) shuttle at 42nd Street. One token ($1.25 as of August 1994) takes you throughout the system from JFK Airport to the Bronx. It’s a good idea to buy tokens in quantity so that you won’t experience that frustrating feeling of standing in a long token line while your

orientation 13 train pulls through the station. The new MetroCard is the Transit Authority’s answer to being a decade behind the times. However, not all stations accept the card ... and each ride is still $1.25.

The Subway for CPMC riders

For CPMC/Washington Heights riders the subway system is quite simple. The 168th Street station is home to the IND A and B and the IRT 1 and 9. All four trains go down the westside: the IND down Eighth Avenue while the IRT passes under Broadway.

The A train Going downtown — 59th and below? Take the A train express — your gateway to the rest of New York. This storied train takes you directly to central Harlem (125th Street station), midtown (59th), the Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd), Penn Station (34th), Greenwich Village (4th), Chinatown (Canal), and the Financial District (Broadway­Nassau). Also use the A to reach Roosevelt Hospital (a 30 minute ride to 59th and a quick walk one block west). Stay clear of the B local; it’s neither safe nor swift; on weekends and evenings it does strange things which means you might end up in Queens.

The 1 train — otherwise known as the “Broadway line.” Going to the upper westside or the Columbia main campus? Take the 1 or 9 — the elevator (the modern incarnation of Dante’s purgatorio) takes you to the platform (Dante’s inferno). Also use this train for a 20 to 30 minute trip to St. Luke’s Hospital (get off at 116th and walk through the campus).

Subway Strategy & Tactics Some special tips for CPMC riders.

} Avoid the 169th Street subway entrance; it’s one of the riskier parts of the subway system. } Get your tokens at the 168th Street booth otherwise you may find yourself waiting in the long lines at many token booths. } When returning to Washington Heights during the late night (after 11 PM) take the Broadway line (1 train) rather than the A which at that late hour is less safe.

} 59th Street is a crucial transfer station: the A, B, 1, 9, C, and D trains all stop here. The D train which passes under Sixth Avenue is useful for going further east for a midtown foray.

orientation 14 } If you want to reach some of the local stops along Central Park West (the Museum of Natural History at 79th for example) take the A straight down to 59th then transfer onto the uptown track for the B or C local.

} 42nd Street is a useful transfer point for the S and 7 trains — an easy way to get to the eastside.

orientation 15 OTHER FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION

Buses The buses are considered safer, cleaner and more congenial than the subway. On the other hand, they are much slower. Being that we are at 168th Street, consider a ride down to the Village, for example, as a two­hour sightseeing tour. Note that only tokens or exact change are accepted; no dollar bills. Ask for a transfer if you wish to switch between a north­south and a crosstown bus; transfers are only good within three hours of the time of issue.

Getting to the eastside The bus is probably the best way to get to the upper eastside (Museum Mile and below). Take the M4 from the corner of 168th and Fort Washington (in front of the Neuro Institute), or the M2 or M3 from the corner of 168th Street and Broadway (next to the subway station). All three of these buses will take you to Fifth Avenue on the eastside. To return to CPMC take the same buses uptown from Madison Avenue. During a weekend morning the route can be quite swift; though on weekdays you’ll probably spend the afternoon on the bus. The other alternative is to take the 1 or 9 down Broadway and transfer to one of the crosstown buses at 86th, 79th, or 72nd Streets, which will ultimately cost you two tokens ($2.50 total). There is also a CPMC shuttle bus that operates on weekdays between the Milstein Hospital and the physician offices on 38 East 61st Street. For shuttle schedule information call 305­2209.

orientation 16 Taxis Yellow cabs are less common than in midtown but it’s still possible to find some in the Washington Heights; your best bet is at the driveway to Milstein Hospital or the corner of 168th and Broadway. If you are downtown very late at night you are advised to take a cab back up to CPMC. You can tell if the cab is available when the medallion number is illuminated on the roof sign. After getting a cab, tell the driver you want to go to the “Columbia­Presbyterian Medical Center” — once you’re inside tell him you’d like to go to 168th Street. Although medallion cabs cannot refuse you a ride, mentioning 168th street first may make the driver less than accommodating. Generally, the best route is to take the West Side Highway north to the 178th Street exit and then turn towards the medical center on Fort Washington Avenue. The fare is metered which from midtown to CPMC typically runs about $13; a reasonable price if split amongst a group (four is maximum). Add a 10 ­ 15% tip. A taxi can also come in handy for short late night jaunts across town (West Village to East Village for example). If you experience problems, note the driver’s medallion number and call the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission at 302­8294. For taxi lost and found, call 840­4734.

Car Service For better or worse, “gypsy” cabs are plentiful around Washington Heights. Pedestrians should watch for their typically aggressive driving. For those who plan on riding in them (as opposed to under) then call one of the numbers below. Tell the operator your destination for which you should be quoted a price and the number of the cab which will pick you up. To avoid surprises make sure a destination and fare are mutually agreed upon first. Note that the car services can be useful for getting to Harlem Hospital (when the shuttle isn’t operating), likewise to the main campus (late at night), or other sections of upper Manhattan and the Bronx (Albert Einstein Medical Center). Bennett 927- Family 927- 1500 7900 Reyno 923- Riverside 923- 6800 1111

Shuttle to the Main Campus There’s a free shuttle (all you need is your CPMC or CUID) CPMC (leaving from the southwest corner of Ft. Washington & 168th) and the downtown campus (116th St. Main Gate). The shuttle does not operate on weekends. HS refers to CPMC, MS to the Morningside Heights campus and HH to Harlem Hospital. Make sure you’re on the right bus. Tel: 305­8100 for info.

orientation 17 DEPARTS TIME DEST DEPARTS TIME DEST HS 6:30 am HH MS 3:45 pm HS HH 6:50 HS HS 4:00 MS HS 7:10 HH MS 4:15 HS HH 7:30 HS HS 4:30 HH HS 7:50 HH HH 4:50 HS HH 8:05 MS HS 5:05 MS MS 8:20 HS MS 5:25 HS HS 8:40 MS HS 5:45 MS MS 9:00 HS MS 6:05 HS HS 9:25 HH HS 6:25 HH HH 9:45 MS HH 6:45 HS MS 10:05 HS HS 7:35 MS HS 10:20 MS MS 7:50 HS MS 10:35 HS HS 8:05 Local HS 10:55 HH HS 8:15 MS HH 11:15 HS MS 8:35 HS HS 12:05 MS HS 8:55 Local pm MS 12:20 HS HS 9:15 MS HS 12:35 HH MS 9:35 HS HH 12:55 HS HS 9:55 Local HS 1:25 MS HS 10:05 MS MS 1:40 HS MS 10:25 HS HS 1:55 HH HS 10:45 MS HH 2:15 HS MS 11:05 HS HS 2:35 MS HS 11:30 MS MS 2:50 HS MS 11:50 HH HS 3:05 HH HH 12:10 HS

orientation 18 HH 3:25 MS

orientation 19 GETTING INFORMATION

Newspapers and magazines New York Times With an air of objectivity but between the lines most certainly subjective. Check out the Friday Weekend and the Sunday Arts and Leisure sections. The latter includes The Guide with theater, performance art, dance, film, comedy, opera, classical, jazz, pop, folk, rock, cabaret, museum, photography and gallery listings. In short, a reflection of the cultural vitality of New York itself. For Times delivery, call 800­631­2500. Village Voice For the bohemian east­villager. A more progressive interpretation of the news. Coming out each Wednesday — a resource for the latest in theater and the arts with an emphasis on the avant garde. Subscription: 800­526­4859. New York Magazine For the yuppie west­sider. Comprehensive weekly arts and theater listings. Subscription: 447­4749. The New Yorker For the high brow east­sider. More excellent weekly listings and, of course, the dry­witted cartoons. Subscription: 800­825­2510. Columbia University Record For the record...the official publication coming out of the Office of Public Information...very official. Found weekly at the P&S building guard's desk, Hammer building guard's desk and the Bard Hall Operations Desk. Includes a useful calendar of lectures and cultural events at the downtown campus. Tel: 854­3282. Columbia Spectator So what exactly does go on at the main campus? The undergraduate rag can be found at the Hammer building or the P&S building guard's desk. Tel: 280­3634.

Information about Town NY Convention & Visitors Bureau 2 Columbus Circle. Here you’ll find a huge selection of free, touristy brochures about events and places all over the city. To get there: Take the 1 train down to 59th Street. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 9 am ­ 6 pm, and 10 am ­ 6 pm on weekends and holidays. Tel: 397­8222 or call 484­1222 for free brochures. Performing Arts / movie information Call City On Stage for dance, music, and theater events around town. Touch­tone phone required. Hours: 24 hours daily. Tel: 768­1818. For movie listings call 777­FILM. Parks Department information For special parks events call 360­1333.

orientation 20 NYC Transit Information You can get a subway map at most token booths; bus maps are available — albeit sporadically — from the bus driver. You can also call (718) 330­1234 for info. Hours: 6 am ­ 9 pm. Television

Morning Evening Evening Night local National 2 WCBS CBS Ntwk 7:00 6:00 6:30 11:00 am pm pm pm 4 WNBC NBC Ntwk 7:00 6:00 7:00 11:00 am pm pm pm 5 WNYW Fox Ntwk 7:00 7:00 7:00 10:00 am pm pm pm 7 WABC ABC Ntwk 7:00 6:00 6:30 11:00 am pm pm pm 9 WWOR Indep 10:30 pm 11 WPIX Indep 10:00 pm 13 WNET Public 7:00 pm 25 WNYE Ethnic 31 WNYC Ethnic 47 WNJU Telemundo 6:30 pm

AM Radio

660 WFAN Sports 770 WABC Talk / news 880 WCBS News (traffic & weather every 10 min) 1010 WINS News 1330 WWRV Ethnic

FM Radio

Top 40 95.5 WPLJ Beauty = Unity in diversity 97.1 W Top 40 with a dance emphasis. QHT 100.3 WHTZ Teenage excitement on “Z 100!!!“ Urban 98.7 WRKS Urban contemporary: fast 107.5 WBLS Urban contemporary: slow. Light 93.1 WPAT Easy listening before the dental extraction. 101.1 WCBS Oldies, most of which are light 105.1 WNSR Soft rock 106.7 WLTW Light contemporary — soft rock & jazz Rock 92.3 WXRK Classic Rock bordering on oldies 92.7 WDRE Non­classic, progressive rock orientation 21 Jazz 88.3 W 24 hours mainstream jazz BGO 101.9 W Contemporary jazz & mellow pop QCD Classica 93.9 WNYC Adventurous (contemporary) classical. l 96.3 W The classical . . . . classical station. QXR 104.3 W Yuppie classical with a top 40 format NCN Reggae 105.9 W Late weekend night reggae NWK Country 103.5 WYNY 24­hour country . . . in NYC ! ?

orientation 22 CITY CALENDAR

January February March

Ice Capades, Chinese New Year, Ringling Bros, and Barnum & National Boat Show. Westminster Dog Show, Bailey Circus, Black History Month, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Washington’s B’day Parade, American Cup Gymnastics. Empire State Blding Run­up.

April May June

Automobile Show, AYH Bike Tour, Metropolitan Opera and NY NYC Ballet, American Ballet Theater, Philharmonic parks concerts, Yankees & Mets play ball Wash. Sq. Art Show, Belmont Stakes, NY Botanical Garden Show, City beaches open, NY Int’l Festival of the Arts, Earth Day. SoHo Festival, Museum Mile Festival, Ninth Av. Int’l Food Festival, NY Botanical Garden South St. Seaport Memorial Summer Flower Show. Day celebrations, Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade.

July August September

More parks concerts, Harlem Week, NY Philharmonic opens, Mostly Mozart Concerts, Lincoln Center Outdoors Wash. Sq. Art Show, American Crafts Festival, Festival, One World Festival, Shakespeare in the Park, US Open Tennis. Feast of San Gennaro, 4th of July fireworks. New York Film Festival, “New York is Book Country” Jets & Giants football starts, Metropolitan Opera opens, Columbus Avenue Festival.

cpmc 23 October November December

Rockefeller Center ice skating National Horse Show, Hayden Planetarium begins, Knicks basketball opens, Christmas Star Show, Martha Graham Dance Co, NYC Marathon, Grand Army Plaza Hanukkah Intern’l Cultures Festival, NYC Ballet season opens, Menorah, Greenwich Village Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Ctr Christmas tree Halloween Parade, Veterans’ Day Parade, lighting, Hispanic Day Parade, Radio City Music Hall The Nutcracker ballet, Columbus Day Parade, Christmas Spectacular. Metropolitan Museum Rangers hockey opens. Christmas Tree, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, On New Year's Eve there’s the dropping of the Times Square ball, the Central Park midnight run and fireworks shows around town.

cpmc 24 cpmc

INTRODUCTION TO CPMC 16 HOW TO GET TO CPMC 17 By Car 17 By Train 17 By Bus 17 By Air 17 Public Transportation 17 A TOUR OF CPMC 18 SECURITY 20 Security Tips 20 Emergency Call Boxes 20 Escort Service 20 Lost and Found 20 Important Phone Numbers 20 ACADEMIC CONCERNS 21 Departmental Directory: Physicians & Surgeons 21 Other Institutes & Departments 21 Seminar Schedule 22 Faculty Research Interests 22 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY 23 Telephone numbers 23 STUDY SPOTS ON CAMPUS 24 BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 24 STUDENT SERVICES 25 HEALTH SERVICES 26 CAMPUS DINING 27 STUDENT ACTIVITIES 29 A BUZZ WITH ACTIVITY 30 HOUSING 31 BARD HALL 33 BARD ATHLETIC CENTER (BAC) 35 BAC Hours 35 AFFILIATED HOSPITALS: HOW TO GET THERE 36 A TOUR OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 37

cpmc 25 INTRODUCTION TO CPMC

he history of CPMC begins in the colonial era when King's College Medical School opened in 1767 soon to become the first colonial school to T award an M.D. degree. With the advent of Revolutionary attitudes, King’s College (along with the medical school) was renamed Columbia College. Around this time, Dr. Samuel Bard was dean and his stern, dedicated leadership spawned among other things, the Bard Hall Players, the Bard Hall Athletic Club, and the Bard Hall Basketball League. The College of Physicians and Surgeons (formerly a separate institution) was founded in 1807 and merged with Columbia in 1860. Soon thereafter Presbyterian Hospital was founded in 1872 “For of the most high cometh healing, without Regard to Race, Creed, or Color.”— a singularly advanced attitude. Similarly enlightened thinking worked toward establishing the Columbia­Presbyterian Medical Center in 1928 as the first comprehensive medical center combining teaching, clinical service and research, although such concepts were already practiced in the 18th century mosque complexes of Ottoman Istanbul. As an advanced tertiary care center with facilities for heart, liver, and kidney transplantation and as a neighborhood health care provider, Presbyterian has had a strong tradition of effective and compassionate health care; its own history is the subject of a recent book Life and Death by Ina Yalof. In 1989, CPMC inaugurated another era in its history with the opening of the new 745­bed Milstein Hospital building. CPMC has also illustriously contributed to the advancement of rational biomedical science as highlighted by the first medical use of the laser; the first successful cell to cell gene transfer; the discovery of prolactin; the development of the MAD phasing technique for protein crystallography; the discovery of 2,3­BPG as a hemoglobin regulator; the elucidation of tropical sprue syndromes, the discovery of B­cell allelic exclusion; the description of antibody hypervariable regions; the elucidation of the mode of action of E.coli enterotoxins; and the discovery, cloning and structure analysis of the HIV receptor CD4. Indeed, CPMC encompasses a unique combination of strengths in teaching, clinical care, and basic research.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

CPMC Information 305-2500 Columbia Security / Escort Service 305-8100 Presbyterian Emergency Room 305-6204 Library Information / Reference Desk 305-3692 Library Circulation / Renewals 305-3605

cpmc 26 Health Sciences Housing Office 305-6853 Bard Hall Operations Desk 305-4080 SIS (Bursar’s Office) 305-3633 SIS (Registrar's Office) 305-3992

cpmc 27 HOW TO GET TO CPMC

By Car Take the West Side Highway to the 178th Street exit, turn south on lively Broadway and head down to 168th Street. The huge complex of buildings is CPMC. Parking in the streets is not so bad but you may prefer the 24­hour parking lot is located at 165th Street and Fort Washington Avenue. In addition, Columbia University visitors should check at the Black building security office (corner of 168th and Fort Washington Avenue) for parking opportunities in the Towers.

By Train Most trains arrive in New York through Penn Station where you can pick up the uptown A subway straight to 168th Street. Get out from the middle of the platform and you’ll exit at the corner of the medical center. Those arriving at Grand Central should take the subway (the S or 7) to Times Square and transfer to the uptown 1 train. Do not take the uptown 2 or 3 trains.

By Bus Most out­of­town buses arrive at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue and 42nd Street. Be aware of your belongings in this busy thoroughfare. From the Port Authority Bus Terminal take the A train uptown to 168th. Board the train in the middle of the platform.

By Air From LaGuardia take the M60 to 116th Street and transfer to the M4 bus or the 1/9 subway going uptown. Alternatively you can take the Carey bus service (about $8) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and then take the uptown A subway to 168th Street. From JFK you can either take the airport shuttle bus to the subway and then take the A train all the way to 168th Street (about 2 hours travel time), or use the Carey bus service (about $10) to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and then take the uptown A subway to 168th Street. From Newark take the NJ Transit Bus to the Port Authority Bus Terminal and then take the uptown A subway to 168th Street. For convenience and celerity (except during rush hour) you can always take a cab (about $25 from LGA, $40 from JFK, and even higher from Newark).

cpmc 28 Public Transportation From the westside of town, take the 1 & 9 or A & B subway trains to 168th Street. From the eastside either take the M2, M3, or M4 buses via Madison Avenue up to 168th Street, or take a crosstown bus and transfer to the uptown 1 train taking you to 168th.

cpmc 29 A TOUR OF CPMC

ll you need for this quick tour is your CPMC or CU ID and a bit of curiosity. We begin at the subway station on the corner of 168th and A Broadway. To orient yourself you’ll see the hospital to your left, the green­canopied University Deli straight ahead and the World War I memorial to your right and behind. Stepping lightly through the crowd, we’ll turn briefly south to enter the Hospital from Broadway via the new Energy Court. As you enter the beautiful glass and metal entrance, Babies Hospital and the Sloane Hospital for Women will be to your left and Vanderbilt Clinic to your right. CPMC, of course, is actually a merger of many institutions, clinics, and special hospitals. Ahead of you is a large banner proclaiming: “Columbia­Presbyterian Medical Center: Leading the Nation, Serving New York.” Go up the escalators to reach the main hospital and continue past the Children’s Heart Center until you reach the sign for P&S. Take a right here and continue down the flight of stairs (stairwell E) to the first floor. As you exit the stairwell you’ll be entering the busy hallway of the hospital so open the door carefully. To your right is the hospital branch of Chemical Bank and further on down is the Old Hospital Cafeteria and Hospital Security. Take a left past the ChemBank machine and you’ll be in the old entrance to the hospital. To your right is the Emergency Room and Vanderbilt Clinic both of which serve the outpatient needs of the neighborhood. Also located conveniently in the lobby are U.S. Postal and FedEx mail drops. Take a left passing another ChemBank machine and the hospital hair salons. Through the swinging doors you’ll be entering the College of Physicians & Surgeons building; to your right is the P&S Admissions Office and the P&S mail room (“Tony’s Desk”). Through the next set of doors you’ll pass the student lounge and the “Hole in the Wall.” You won’t notice it but the P&S building has now become the Black Building for Medical Research. In physical terms, education and research have literally become fused. Of course, that’s the whole idea of a medical center. The hallway to your right houses the SIS Registrar’s Office and the Medical Center Bookstore. Continue down this hallway and enter the stairs (stairwell G) just before the public telephones ahead of you. Walk up one flight to the 2nd floor. Once there, take a right and walk towards the entrance to the Milstein Hospital passageway ahead of you. Before you reach the door (for which you’ll need your CPMC ID to pass through) you’ll see various administrative offices in the hallway to your left. These include the P&S Alumni Association and the Dean’s Office for the Health Sciences campus.

cpmc 30 Pass through the door and continue towards the skyway entering Milstein. As you walk along the passageway which crosses over Fort Washington Avenue, Harkness Pavilion and the Eye Institute will be to your left and behind while ahead of you is the Atchley Pavilion to you left and the Neurological Institute to the right. Continue through the automatic doors which will take you to the “Streets of New York” cafeteria. Take a left … and as you reach the ChemBank machines ahead of you turn right and go down the escalators to reach the first floor. Behind you is the Carte Café for a quick snack and further behind is the Clark Conference Center. As you continue the Hospital Gift Shop will be to your right and the patient Information Desk to your left. Go through the main doors out onto the driveway which is where the shuttles to the downtown campus and the Allen Pavilion arrive and depart. Once outside, take a left along Fort Washington and walk towards Haven Avenue. The tall, brick building ahead of you is the Hammer Health Sciences building which contains research labs and classroom facilities as well as the Health Sciences Library. Walk up the steps and you’ll see the entrance to the library, the Fresh Express outlet and the 24­hour reading room. Retrace your path down the steps and continue down the right along Haven Avenue. Ahead of you is the Neurological Institute and further on down is the Psychiatric Institute and its Research Annex which houses the Center for Neurobiology & Behavior. As you continue along Haven Avenue, the neighborhood Arts Interaction Gallery 12 will be on your right and Bard Hall with its distinguishing Art Deco architecture on the left. In addition to student rooms, Bard Hall contains the Health Sciences Housing Office, the Bard Hall Athletic Club, the Bard Hall main lounge and the Bard Hall Dining Hall. If you have a chance take the elevators up to the top floor to enjoy the commanding views of the Hudson River from the roof. Continue up along Haven Avenue; Towers II and III and the Deli are up here. Take a right on 170th Street. Though the buildings are not well kept, the overarching canopy of trees make this a beautiful street. Before crossing Fort Washington Avenue you’ll see the Haven Deli to your right on 169th. Keep going straight until you reach Broadway — the hub of Washington Heights. At the corners are a McDonald’s, an Empire Szechuan, and Sloan’s Supermarket. Take a right here and walk down Broadway along which you’ll find Como’s pizza, Broadway­Thayer Cleaners, Shoe Repair, Uptown Chemists, Everything Stationery, and the Reme Diner.

cpmc 31 Before reaching 168th you’ll pass the Coogan’s Restaurant on your right — a good place to meet friends and associates. Now we’ll take a right at the corner of 168th and Broadway. Across from you is the Emergency Room and to your right is the Georgian Residence which also contains offices for the Nursing School and the School of Public Health. Cross the street towards the Old Hospital driveway and continue along the south side of 168th Street where you’ll pass the entrance to the P&S Building and Alumni Auditorium. As you approach the corner you’ll pass the numerous falafel and bagel carts. Our tour ends at the entrance to the Black Building. At the four corners of Fort Washington and 168th is the Hammer building (Research and education), the Black Building (research), the Neurological Institute (patient care) and the Armory (homeless shelter). The challenges of the medical center — and indeed of society — all meet here.

cpmc 32 SECURITY

The dangers of New York City — under the world’s scrutiny & within its limelight — are often exaggerated. Although most of the violent crimes that occur in Washington Heights are confined to the drug business it’s nevertheless very important to keep in mind some simple common­sense rules to keep out of danger. Likewise, lack of common­sense can quickly get you into danger: for example counting fifty dollar bills on the subway or parking your car on Riverside Drive with the windows down. An informative booklet on Security Tips can be obtained at the Security Office (Black 1­109). As always, if there’s an emergency call 911. Security Tips } BE ALERT. } There's safety in numbers; bring a friend or two. } Use well­lit, well­traveled streets. Good: 168th Street (southside), and Broadway (westside). Bad: 169th Street, Riverside Drive and Park, J. Hood Wright Park. } If you’re being followed walk into the nearest University building or store...even a bar. } Do not pick a fight with someone wielding a weapon. } Don’t hold lobby doors open for strangers. } Don’t enter an elevator with a suspicious stranger. } Maintain a confident attitude.

Emergency Call Boxes } Bard Hall gate across 169th Street. } Ramp to Hammer building at 169th Street. } Entrance to Towers II and III on Haven Avenue.

Escort Service Operates between 4 pm and 8 am everyday. Just call 305­8100 (7­8100 from a campus phone) and a security guard will escort you door­to­door anywhere in the CPMC area including private residences on Haven Avenue, Fort Washington Avenue and Broadway.

Lost and Found Lost & Found is in the Black Building Security Office (room 1­109). If you’ve found something bring it there, as someone will much appreciate it.

Important Phone Numbers

Columbia University Security 305-8100 cpmc 33 Escort Service 305-8100 Presbyterian Hospital Security 305-2145 Rape Crisis Center 305-2553 NYC Police (34th precinct) 927-9711

cpmc 34 ACADEMIC CONCERNS

Departmental Directory: Physicians & Surgeons

AP (Atchley Pavilion); BB (Black Bldg); BH (Babies Hospital); EI (Eye Institute); HHSC (Hammer Health Sciences Ctr); MH (Milstein Hospital); NI (Neuro Institute); PH (Presbyterian Hospital ­ old); PHC (Public Health Ctr — 600 W168th St); VC (Vanderbilt Clinic); PI (Psych Institute); P&S (P&S bldg).

Anatomy & Cell Biology P&S 12-513 305-3451 Anesthesiology Harkness 305-3117 844 Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics P&S 5-424 305-3882 Biostatistics PH 18th floor 305-9398 Dermatology VC 15-206 305-6715 Environmental Sciences 60 Haven, B- 305-3464 1 Epidemiology PH 18th floor 305-9410 General Public Health PHC 6th floor 305-4081 Genetics & Development HHSC 1602 305-4011 Health Policy & Management PHC 6th floor 305-3924 Medicine PH 8 Stem 305-5960 Microbiology HHSC 1208 305-3647 Neurological Surgery NI 204 305-5543 Neurology NI 1406 305-8550 Obstetrics & Gynecology PH 16-28 305-2373 Ophthalmology EI 316 305-2725 Orthopaedic Surgery PH 5 Stem 305-5974 Otolaryngology AP 512 305-5820 Pathology PH 15 West 305-7164 Pediatrics BH South 114 305-2934 Pharmacology P&S 7-444 305-3565 Physical / Occupational Therapy P&S 3-458 305-3781 Physiology & Cellular Biophysics P&S 11-511 305-3546 Population & Family Health 60 Haven B- 304-5200 2 Psychiatry PI 1411 960-2500 Radiation Oncology BH B-1 305-2991 Radiology MH 2-129 305-8994 Rehabilitation Medicine NI 804 305-8553 Sociomedical Sciences PHC 4th floor 305-5656 Surgery PH 14 Ctr 305-2268 Urology PH 10 Stem 305-7870

cpmc 35 cpmc 36 Seminar Schedule

In addition to the regular departmental seminars outlined below there are countless special talks and seminars throughout the year. Watch bulletin boards for special postings, schedule changes and/or cancellations. Also posted around campus is the P&S Weekly Calendar which also includes listings from other clinical departments and affiliated hospitals. A schedule of the Department of Medicine’s Rounds & Conferences can be obtained from the P&S mail room (P&S building, first floor).

Anatomy & Cell Wed 12 BB 1222 Biology noon Biochemistry Thurs 4:30 HHSC 301 Biostatistics 2nd 305-9398 Thursday Genetics & Tues 4:30 HHSC 312 Development MD/PhD seminars Tues 5:30 P&S 11-505 Medicine Grand Wed 4:30 P&S 8-9 Rounds Amph Microbiology Wed 12 HHSC 301 noon Molecular Biophysics Fri 12:00 P&S 3-418 Neurobiology & Thurs 12 PI 8th flr Behavior noon Aud. Neurology Grand Wed 10 am NI Zab Aud. Rounds Ophthalmology Tues 5:00 EI 7th flr Aud. Pathology Mon 12 VC 14-240 noon Pediatrics Grand Fri 11:00 Babies S 1- Rounds 113 Pharmacology Mon 1:00 BB 7-724 Physiology Tues 12 P&S 11-505 noon Population & Family Wed 12:30 305-5201 Health Psychiatry Grand Fri 11:00 PI 8th flr Rounds Aud.

cpmc 37 Sergievsky Center Tues 12 305-2515 noon

Faculty Research Interests CPMC is one of the largest biomedical research centers in the world. A partial compendium of P&S faculty research interests can be obtained from the MD/PhD program office (P&S building, room 3­401, Tel: 305­4028) or from the P&S Admissions Office (P&S 1­416, Tel: 305­3595).

The School of Public Health also produces an Experts Guide, a directory listing faculty and their areas of research expertise. Copies are available in the Public Health Office of Student Services located on the 3rd floor of the Georgian (617 West 168th Street).

cpmc 38 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY

The health sciences library is located in the Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 11:00 first floor of the Hammer Health Sciences pm building. The library holds over 400,000 Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 books, a comprehensive journal collection, a pm well­equipped media center and an Sunday 12:00 noon - extensive rare books collection. The range 11:00 pm and scope of these resources makes it one of the largest medical center libraries in the world. The library also offers extensive reference services, computer searches, interlibrary loan services, and photocopying. The leisure reading room on LL1 offers a small collection of non­ medical books and copies of The New York Times as well as the Wall Street Journal.

How to find a Journal Alphabetical order in the following locations: It’s as simple as going to the appropriate Recent Lobby Level unbound location and pulling the volume from the 1980 - present Lower Level 1 shelves. Copying facilities are located on 1876 - 1979 Lower Level 2 LL1. Check the Red Books near circulation Before 1876 Special to see if the library owns the journal. Collections How to do a search Computer searches are all the vogue but the most effective way to quickly survey the recent literature is to visually scan the Index Medicus on the lobby level ­ northside. Check the yearly Bibliography of Medical Reviews for review articles and the various "Subject books" for original papers. A wide variety of computer searches are available including Cambridge MEDLINE and the new GALEN Medline system. You can ask at the reference desk for more information and a schedule of demonstrations and classes. Tel: 305­3692. How to find a book Use the CLIO computer terminals and type in the subject of interest. Copy down what look to be relevant "call numbers" and browse through the stacks in Lower Level Two. Using the media center Second floor. Equipment at the media center includes IBM and Mac microcomputers, laser printers, audio­visual viewing and listening rooms, microfiche and microfilm readers and printers, and anatomical models supported by a strong collection of audiovisual materials and software. Hours: Mon ­ Thurs 8:30 am ­ 10 pm; Fri 8:30 am ­ 7 pm; Sat 10 am ­ 6 pm and Sun 11 am ­ 9 pm. Tel : 305­3694. Telephone numbers

cpmc 39 General 305- 305- Reference Desk Information 3692 3692 Overdue & 305- 305- Media Center Renewals 3605 3694 305- 305- Administration Reserve Books 3688 3605 305- 305- Photocopy Center Computer Lab 6989 3734 305- Special 305- Circulation 3605 Collections 7931

cpmc 40 STUDY SPOTS ON CAMPUS

Can’t or won’t study in your room? Try the following places on campus or visit one of the many libraries on the downtown campus. Learning Center 17th floor of the Old Hospital with state­of­the art audio­ visual and computer facilities. Vending machines are also available.

Hammer Building The classrooms on the 3rd and 4th floors are available at night and make for good group study. If you need ample desk space try room 312. On the first floor there’s a 24­hour reading room. Candy and soda machines are located on the 3rd floor. Student Lounge First floor of the P&S building. Here you’ll find some study carrels although during the day the lounge is generally more of a social or "waiting­on­call" center than a place for serious study.

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

Medical Center Bookstore Black Building, first floor. Stocks most course­ required textbooks as well as board review and clinical texts. Also stationery, medical supplies and P&S insignia” — all at horrendously expensive prices. Hours : Mon ­ Fri 8:30 am ­ 5 pm. Tel : 305­4044. Barne’s & Noble “Downtown” 105 Fifth Avenue at 18th Street. The world’s largest bookstore with an entire 2nd floor devoted to health professions books and supplies. Used books may also be bought & sold. To get there: Take the A to 59th and transfer to the B or D to 14th Street. Hours: Mon­ Fri 9:30 am ­ 7:45 pm, Sat 9:30 am ­ 6:15 pm and Sun 11 am ­ 5:45 pm. Tel: 807­0099. Barne’s & Noble “Superstore” Broadway & 82nd Street. Walk in here and you’ll wonder whether you’re in a library, single’s bar or café ... could even be a bookstore. A social landmark on the Westside. To get there: Take the 1 to 79th Street. Hours: Until midnight. Tel: 362­8835. Staples 34th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues although there are also many others throughout the city. Inexpensive stationery, notebooks, desk accessories, computer supplies, etc. Definitely worth the trip. To get there: Take the A train to 34th. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 7 am ­ 8 pm, Sat 9 am ­ 6 pm and Sun 11 am ­ 5 pm. Tel: (800) 333­3330 for next day delivery. Pearl Paint 308 Canal Street. Large selection of relatively inexpensive art and drafting supplies. To get there: A train to Canal & walk east 3 blocks. Hours: Mon ­ Wed, Fri ­ Sat 9 ­ 6, Thurs 9 ­ 7 & Sun 9 ­ 5:30. Tel: 431­7932.

cpmc 41 STUDENT SERVICES

Student Affairs and Financial Aid Offices Phone numbers for your school’s Student Affairs & Financial Aid Offices are listed below:

School Student Affairs Financial Aid Physicians & 305-3806 305-4100 Surgeons Dental & Oral 305-3890 305-4100 Surgery GSAS 305-8058 305-8058 MD / PhD program 305-4028 305-4028 OT / PT 305-3781 305-7354 Public Health 305-3927 305-4113 Nursing 305-5756 305-5756

SIS ­ Registrar and Bursar Office Black building 1st floor, room 1­141. Services offered include registration, transcripts and other records. Financial services include payment of fees, billing information, and check disbursement. Kafka would have had fun with the Columbia bureaucracy but here the staff (especially on the Registrar’s side) is very friendly and helpful. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 9:00 am ­ 4:30 pm, Tues until 6 pm. Tel: Registrar: 305­3992; Bursar: 305­3633. Fax: 305­1590. International Student Office Downtown campus, 208 Lewisohn Hall. International student orientation & advisement, visa documentation, tax seminars, etc. Hours: 9 am ­ 5 pm daily. Tel: 854­3587. Fax: 854­8579. Disabled Student Services For counseling, access information and other advice contact your school’s Office of Student Affairs (listed above).

Sexual Harassment There are well­established university policies and grievance procedures protecting students and staff against sexual harassment. Any person who believes that he or she is being sexually harassed should directly discuss the matter with the person concerned. If the situation is not resolved, the problem should be brought to a member of the University Panel on Sexual Harassment.

Women’s Resource Center at CPMC The WRC sponsors events and programs to encourage communication concerning women’s related issues among faculty, staff, and students from all divisions of the Health Sciences Campus and Presbyterian Hospital. 630 West 168th Street, Box AA. Tel: Claire Holderness 927­1714.

cpmc 42 Ombuds Office 659 Schermerhorn Extension at the Downtown campus. The University is a large and complex organization. Misunderstandings can occur and conflicts may interfere with your work. The Ombuds Officer can assist you in seeking fair, equitable, and effective solutions to your problems through informal processes or can further refer you to sources of expertise. Tel: (212) 854­1234, Fax: 932­3712 Hours: 9 ­ 5 everyday.

cpmc 43 HEALTH SERVICES

Student Health Service Tower I, lobby floor. Provides both walk­in and by­ appointment health care services for enrolled students, fellows and their families. Special services include gynecological care, maternity care, orthopedic care, pediatric care, reimbursement of prescribed medications, vision care, and psychiatric services. Other specialized care is arranged by referral through SHS physicians in coordination with the many clinical services at CPMC. Hours: Regular facility hours during which a nurse practitioner is always on duty are Mon ­ Thurs 8 am to 8 pm, closing at 4 pm on Fridays. Physician walk­in hours are 12:30 pm ­ 1:30 pm daily. Both general medical and specialist physician appointments are usually scheduled for the evenings. Hours may change during holidays or vacation time. Tel: 305­3400. For after­hours emergency call 305­5549 to reach the director's answering service.

Accidental Blood & Fluids Exposure If in a laboratory or clinical setting you've been accidentally exposed to fluids or specimens which may be contaminated with Hepatitis B or HIV call Student Health immediately. Confidential counseling and appropriate no­cost medical care will be provided. Tel: Call 305­3400 and ask for SHS Director Dr. Wylie Hembree; after­hours call 305­5549 and ask the operator to put in an emergency page.

AIMS Program The study and practice of medicine is a challenging and stressful endeavor to which most adapt well. In rare cases, however, such adaptation can lead to psychiatric or substance abuse problems. The Assistance to Impaired Medical Students (AIMS) program exists as a joint student­faculty council to prevent physician impairment by early intervention during medical school.

24­Hour Hot Lines Some of these numbers are operated by non­Columbia organizations. Nevertheless, just in case . . .

Police/Fire/Ambulance 911 Columbia University Security 305­8100 Wellness Program 333­0617 AIDS — GMHC Hotline 807­6655 Suicide (800) 333­4444 Poison Control Center 764­7667 Presb Hosp Emergency Room 305­3061

cpmc 44 Drug Abuse (800) 522­5353

cpmc 45 CAMPUS DINING

From a candy machine's simple pleasures to jazz night at the Recovery Room Café, from the windowless “Hole in the Wall” to the “Top of the Nines” overlooking the Hudson, from the in­the­streets street vendors to the members­ only Faculty Club you have many culinary opportunities here at CPMC. Simply put: there's a science & an art to eating at the medical center.

Bard Hall Dining Hall In Bard Hall, of course ... just follow your nose. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Here you’ll sit in chairs fit for a king (and many kings) in a spacious Art Deco dining hall with inspiring views of the Hudson. The food is quite good and in addition to daily pasta, Super Sub & entrée specials, features a fresh fruit & salad bar. Students are eligible for a discounted, tax­exempt dinner meal plan. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 7 am ­ 7:30 pm Tel: Call 927­ 8888 for information on the meal plan.

“Hole in the Wall” First floor of the Black building. Excellent Colombian coffee (including espresso) and a wide selection of teas. Bagels, muffins and doughnuts for breakfast; sandwiches (express and made­to­order), soups and salads for lunch and dinner. A feature item is the frozen yogurt machine. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 7 am ­ 6 pm.

Fresh Express ­ Hammer First floor of the Hammer building. Coffee, bagels, pastries, etc. Good for a quick snack before class, while studying in the library or between experiments in the lab. Hours: 8 am ­ 3:30 pm.

Faculty Club Fourth floor of the P&S building. Open to members only. Reservations are encouraged. Hours: Weekdays only. Lunch 11:30 am ­ 2:00 pm, snacks 4:30 pm ­ 7:30 pm and high tea 3:00 pm ­ 6:00 pm. Tel: 305­5562.

Old Hospital Cafeteria First floor of the “old” hospital. Hot foods and sandwiches. Fairly inexpensive with convenient weekend hours. The ambiance is awfully dreary, dingy and drab but on a pleasant day you can make it into a nice picnic out in the garden behind the hospital — a beautiful break on sunny days. Hours: B'fast Mon ­ Sat 6:30 am ­ 9 am, lunch everyday 11 am ­ 2 pm and dinner everyday 4 pm ­ 7:30 pm. Tel: 305­2187.

cpmc 46 Riverview Terrace Café 2nd floor of the Psychiatric Institute. For lunch there are hot specials as well as a well­appointed and popular fresh salad and fruit bar. The outdoor terrace overlooking Riverside Drive is a nice place to have your lunch. To get there: Use the main entrance of the Psychiatric Institute (the old building) and take the elevators on the left down to the 2nd floor. Hours: Weekdays 7 am ­ 4 pm. Tel: 781­1040.

Streets of New York Milstein Hospital, 2nd floor. Sparkling clean with a good selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. For breakfast try the hot oatmeal topped with nuts, raisins, and fruit. For lunch and dinner there are various hot specials, sandwiches, salads and desserts. A favorite refreshment is the frozen yogurt machine. To get there: From the second floor of the Black Building take the skyway crossing Ft. Washington Avenue or from the Milstein Hospital take the escalators up to the 2nd floor. Hours: On weekdays, B'fast 7:30 am ­ 10 am, lunch 11 am ­ 2 pm, snack 3 pm ­ 4 pm and dinner 5 pm ­ 7:30 pm. Sat for lunch 11 am ­ 2 pm. Tel: 305­4257.

Top of the Nines Milstein Hospital, 9th floor. Upscale restaurant with stunning views of the Hudson Fjörd and the GW Bridge. Sandwiches and hot entrees for lunch ($6 ­ $10) and a wide selection of hot entrees for dinner ($15 ­ $21). Reservations are preferred and credit cards accepted. To get there: Take the elevators to the ninth floor and follow the signs. Hours: Lunch 11:30 am ­ 2 pm, dinner 5:30 pm ­ 7:30 pm. Tel: 305­4242.

Soda and Candy machines General available 24­hours a day; at the following locations:

} Learning Center on the 17th floor of the Old Hospital.

} Bard Hall main lounge.

} Old hospital cafeteria. Microwave as well.

} Hammer building, 3rd floor

} Georgian, 1st & 4th floors

} Vanderbilt Clinic, 8th floor

cpmc 47 STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The P&S Club Bard Hall, Office 106. The P&S Club is the most active and comprehensive student activities organization in medical education today. Tel: Marcia Stark at 305­6851. Founded over eighty years ago by Nobel Peace laureate John Mott, the Club currently sponsors over thirty major extra­ curricular activities. An exhaustive variety of interests are represented including theatre, music, film, athletics, student advocacy, community service, and good old­fashioned partying. The activities of the P&S Club are funded primarily through the donations of parents and faculty, the P&S Alumni Association and the Severinghaus Fund. Some of the activities affiliated with or supported by the Club include:

Aikido Club P&S Bridge Club AMA ­ med student section P&S Catholic students AMSA P&S Chess Club AMWA P&S Softball Club Amnesty International P&S Tours Asian Organization Photography Club Bard Hall Players Raphael Society Basketball League Reflexions Children's Players Rugby Football Club Ciné Bard Soccer Cocktail Club Society of Bacchus Coffeehouse Cabarets Tennis Club Christian Fellowship Visual Arts at P&S International Health Forum Walker Percy Society Outing Club Weightlifting Club

Black & Latino students organization (BALSO) P&S building, 3­401. An active student group that organizes student support groups, various community service activities, throws parties, and sponsors various minority­students orientation events. During Black History month in February a wide range of artistic, musical and theatrical events are organized. Tel: 305­6826.

Graduate Students Organization (The GSO) Hammer building, room 406. An active student organization which sponsors campus & city­wide activities including parties, museum & Broadway visits, a film series, etc. The GSO also advises the Office of Graduate Affairs on aspects of graduate student living, academic and financial concerns. A monthly newsletter, The Vector is also distributed. Tel: 305­8058.

cpmc 48 School of Public Health Student Government In addition to administrative advisement the SPH student government sponsors various seminars and brown­bag lunches and hosts a regular series of social events. Events and news are also posted on the bulletin board outside 401 Hammer. Tel: 305­8557.

cpmc 49 ABUZZ WITH ACTIVITY

Some of the activities described below attract the participation of literally hundreds of faculty and students. They are of sufficiently general interest to warrant special description.

Bard Hall Players The Bard Hall Players is the most active medical center theater group in the country generally producing three shows a year at least one of which is a musical. Recent productions have included Cabaret, Candide, The Man Who Came to Dinner, West Side Story, Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You, Company, Our Town, The Dining Room, and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, Kiss me Kate. All members of the CPMC student community are invited to join in acting, singing, directing, lighting, producing, and “teching.”

Basketball League Heated competition and/or fun had by all. Teams are formed amongst friends and involve the entire CPMC community. For some the league games are major campus events. Last year’s champion team: Air Ball.

Cocktail Club Fine spirits, stimulating conversation, wild dancing, and people watching...all at regular intervals throughout the year.

Coffeehouse Cabarets The best nightlife in Washington Heights. Enjoy fine food and drink to the tune of student talent. Past performances have included Mozart and Haydn chamber music, Bob Dylan folk guitar, a capella singing, Persian dulcimer, jazz improvisation, Beethoven piano sonatas, Letterman­style stand­up comedy and Broadway showtunes. Columbia Medical Road Runners Whether you’re interested in daily runs with a partner or an intense day at the races representing your school, check with our very own Road Runner’s Club.

Rugby Football Club P&S has been the New York City medical school champ for the past ten years. Indeed, the name P&S inspires fear in the hearts of many area medical school rugby teams. But successes aside, P&S rugby offers scrumptious fun for both experienced, inexperienced players and spectators alike...besides it’s a great outlet from the often relentless student grind.

Society of Bacchus A.k.a winetasting. A popular pastime for students and faculty alike that transforms the Hammer 401 classroom into a oenological study center and ultimately into a rousing party hall. For those who savor the color, swirl, smell and taste of wine you’ll have a chance to tour the world. Champagne (a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France) is served at the final extravaganza — an event enjoyed by wine enthusiasts and philistines alike.

cpmc 50 HOUSING

The Health Sciences Housing Office Bard Hall, first floor. The Health Sciences Housing Office supervises housing for all CPMC students. This includes administration, housing assignments, and the day­to­day operations of the University Residence Halls. Tel: (212) 305­6853, Hours: 9 am – 5 pm.

All full­time matriculated Health Science students are eligible for assignment to two housing systems: University Residence Halls (URH) comprises the Georgian Residence and Bard Hall. URH contracts are for full­time single students only but depending on availability visiting students may also be housed in Bard Hall. University Real Estate Management Apartments (REM) includes 154 Haven, 106 Haven and the three Bard­Haven Towers. These apartments are open to newly matriculated married students; single students may move into the Towers generally after a waiting period of 12 – 18 months. Inquire at the Housing Office or look for signs around campus advertising available apartments or rooms.

Georgian Residence 617 W 168th Street across from the main entrance of the Presbyterian Hospital. The upper four floors house students in furnished studio, two­person, and four­person suites each equipped with a bath and kitchenette. The student lounge on the fourth floor offers a television with VCR, vending machines and a kitchen. Laundry, elevator and 24­hour guard service are provided.

Bard Hall 50 Haven Avenue at 169th Street. Bard Hall is primarily for students in the College of Physicians and Surgeons but other CPMC students are welcome to apply for a limited number of rooms. Students are housed in furnished single rooms most of which come equipped with a sink. Community bathroom facilities are located on each floor. The single rooms are quite private but there's also plenty of opportunity for hallway socializing. The 11th floor lounge offers kitchen facilities and a TV with VCR while the main lounge offers a pool table, Ping­Pong, video games and vending machines. Also in Bard Hall are the Bard Hall Dining Hall, the photography darkroom, the P&S weightlifting room, and the Bard Hall Athletic Club. One NYC medical school on the plush Upper East Side has its single rooms at less than $300 a month. A single room in Bard Hall is over $400. Laundry, elevator and 24­hour guard service are provided.

154 Haven Avenue Fully furnished studio apartments are available for single students and unfurnished 1­bedroom apartments for married students. All apartments have a private bath and kitchenette. Laundry, elevator, and doorman service are provided.

cpmc 51 106 Haven Avenue Furnished one­bedroom apartments for single and married students. Laundry facilities are available in the Towers and there is no elevator or doorman service.

Bard­Haven Towers The “Towers” include three 31­story high­rise apartment buildings with commanding views of the Hudson River. As noted above only married students are eligible to directly enter the Towers; single students must apply for a position on the Towers waitlist at the Housing Office. The apartments are clean, modern, equipped with bath and kitchen, and are centrally air­conditioned. Laundry facilities, elevator and doorman service are provided.

Telephone Service To establish phone service get a NY Telephone application at the Housing Office, mail it in and you’ll be connected in about a week. To dial a number within Bard or the Georgian simply enter the last four digits; for outside calls dial 99 and then the number. For CPMC directory information dial 305­2500, for NYC information 411, and for repairs 611.

Off­Campus Housing Students wishing to live off­campus should consult the Off­campus Housing file maintained at the facilities management office (Black building 2­253, Hours: 9 am ­ 5 pm, Tel: 305­3491). This file contains current listings of neighborhood apartment rentals, shares, and sublets which are not owned or operated by the University. For off­campus housing at the downtown campus check with the Off­Campus Registry at 115 Hartley Hall (Tel: 854­2773).

Childcare / Nursery Schools Two CPMC associated nursery schools with a variety of programs serve the Health Sciences community. For more information, contact:

Medical Center Nursery at Director, Child Care CPMC Center

130 Fort Washington Avenue 60 Haven Avenue moving to 61 Haven in 11/94

New York, NY 10032 New York, NY 10032

cpmc 52 Tel: 740-1303 Tel: 927-2723.

Parking A car in NYC is more of a liability than a convenience. Nevertheless, the University operates a garage at 100 Haven Avenue and a parking lot at 167th and St. Nicholas Avenue. Commuting students are eligible to apply for parking. Parking applications are available in the Facilities Management office (P&S Building 2­460, Tel: 305­3491).

cpmc 53 BARD HALL

The main student residence hall. The combination of Bard Hall’s elegant Art Deco architecture and the vitality of its student body make it a wonderful part of the medical center. With great fanfare, Bard Hall recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with many invited dignitaries joining in the festivities which included the cutting of a monstrously huge and gaudy cake, as well as a tedious procession of administrative pronouncements.

Bard Hall Operations Desk At the entrance to Bard Hall. The Op­Desk provides a number of services for Bard and Georgian residents. Hours: Sun ­ Fri, 11 am ­ 9 pm, Sat 10 am ­ 9 pm. Tel: 305­4080. Services offered include:

BAC Aerobic ticket sales Maintenance requests BAC guest passes ($5 for Message service guests) Moving carts (w/ ID & $20 Bard Hall guest room check-in deposit) Lounge chairs (w/ ID deposit) Package pick-up Vacuum cleaners (w/ ID Mail forwarding deposit)

Bard Hall Dining Hall In Bard Hall, of course ... just follow your nose. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Here you’ll sit in chairs fit for a king (and many kings) in a spacious Art Deco dining hall with inspiring views of the Hudson. The food is quite good and in addition to daily pasta, Super Sub & entrée specials, features a fresh fruit & salad bar. Students are eligible for a discounted, tax­exempt dinner meal plan. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 7 am ­ 7:30 pm Tel: Call 927­ 8888 for information on the meal plan.

Main Lounge First floor of Bard Hall. Large multi­purpose facility. To play Ping­Pong or pool (in the adjoining solarium) exchange your ID at the Bard Hall guard's desk for balls, racquets, and cues. To reserve the lounge for special events contact the Health Sciences Housing Office (Tel: 305­5853). In the past the main lounge has been used for:

Continuing Education Art exhibitions seminars Bard Hall Players Super Night (the 4th year productions show) Casino Night Orientation meetings Class shows Receptions Cocktail Club parties

cpmc 54 Photography Dark Room First floor of Bard. The David and Virginia Garfein Memorial darkroom was built in 1987 and is equipped with five enlargers for B/W and color developing and printing. The room is maintained by the Photography Club which also organizes classes and sponsors exhibitions. Contact the P&S Club office in Bard 106 for more information. (Tel: 305­6851).

P&S Weight Room Back corner of Bard Hall (separate from the Bard Athletic Club). The weight room is operated by the P&S Weightlifting club and is well­ stocked with various free weights and lifting apparatuses. To become a member contact the P&S Club office in Bard 106 (Tel: 305­6851).

11th floor Lounge The student lounge includes a television with VCR and an adjoining kitchen with stove, oven, microwave and ice machine. Two refrigerators which are cleared out every Monday morning can be used to temporarily store perishable foods. The lounge is host to Mass on Sundays between 5 and 6 pm.

Bard Beach The roof of Bard Hall commands a beautiful view of the Hudson River and the George Washington Bridge. Use it for some outdoor studying, to enjoy the sunset, or hold a barbecue. Lounge chairs can be loaned from the Op­ Desk.

Guest Rooms 11th floor of Bard. There are eight guest rooms each with private bath, alarm clock, linen and maid service. In addition, one can reserve room 220 which overlooks the Hudson and comes complete with living room, bedroom, kitchen, fireplace and private bath. Contact the Housing Office (Tel: 305­6853) for more information and room reservations.

Public Restrooms Public restrooms are located on the first floor with the women's room just opposite the elevators and the men's room on the right just past the main lounge.

Public Telephones Just past the elevators and on the 11th floor. House phones for the 305­xxxx and 694­xxxx extensions are available in the lobby next to the Bard Hall Guard's desk, in the 11th floor lounge, and in the Bard Athletic Club.

Bicycle Storage Bicycles can be stored downstairs. Ask at the Health Sciences Housing Office for information and availability. In addition, there is outdoor storage in front of the Black Building.

cpmc 55 BARD ATHLETIC CENTER (BAC)

Located in Bard Hall, the BAC includes a 20 yard swimming pool, three squash courts, a gymnasium, Nautilus and Universal exercise equipment, dumbbell sets and benches, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, lockers, showers, and saunas. The facility is fully handicapped accessible. In addition, there is an aerobic exercise program, Aikido club, basketball league, volleyball league, and indoor soccer group (Tuesdays at 8 pm). Membership Membership in the BAC is open to all CU Health Science students, residents, fellows, employees & alumni. All facility users need to have their CPMC IDs validated with a BAC sticker. Student stickers can be obtained from the Bard Operations Desk (Hours: 11 am ­ 9 pm. Tel: 305­4080); all others should bring their CPMC or CU IDs to the Health Sciences Housing Office (Hours: weekdays 9 am ­ 5 pm, Tel: 305­6853). Student memberships are free while non­students will need to purchase either annual, restricted memberships or trip tickets. Guests of members may be admitted with the purchase of a guest pass at the Op­Desk. Lockers and Towels Storage lockers (lock provided) are available for annual rental. A limited number of daily lockers can also be used (bring your own lock) at no charge. Towel rental is also available. Squash Court Reservations Reserve your court the day before starting at 4:30 pm (5 pm on Mondays). In person reservations take preference over telephone requests. Tel: 305­2747. Aerobics A full program of aerobic exercise with trained instructors is offered. Classes vary with skill level and include aerobics/calisthenics, low­impact, body toning and super aerobics. Most classes are held between 5:30 and 7:30 in the evening although midday classes are also offered. Check with the Bard Op­ Desk for more information, class schedules and tickets. Hours: 10 am ­ 10 pm everyday. Tel: 305­4080.

BAC Hours Between 4:30 and 7:30 pm are the most crowded times.

Day Gym Pool Pool Pool Morning Midday Evening Mon - 7:00 am - 8:30 7:00 am 11:30 am 5:30 pm Thurs am 8:30 am 1:30 pm 8:00 pm 11:30 am- 10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am- closed 11:30 am 5:30 pm 8:00 pm 1:30 pm 8:00 pm

cpmc 56 Sat 11:30 am- Closed 11:30 am Closed 5:00 pm 1:30 pm Sun 11:30 am - Closed 11:30 am 5:30 pm 9:00 pm 1:30 pm 8:00 pm

cpmc 57 AFFILIATED HOSPITALS: HOW TO GET THERE

St. Luke’s Hospital 421 West 113th Street. Tel: 523­4000. You have four options: the shuttle, the subway, the bus, or a cab. Once you’re at 116th walk east through the campus to the hospital. You can also take the 1 train from 168th Street for a 20 to 30 minute trip to 116th. For a more leisurely ride take the M4 bus from the corner of Ft. Washington and 168th (about 35 ­ 45 minutes). Finally, late at night take a cab ($5 ­ $6 one­way). Roosevelt Hospital 428 West 59th Street. Tel: 523­4000. Take the A train from 168th Street down to 59th Street and walk one block west along 58th to Ninth Avenue. If you’re returning from the hospital after 11 pm or so take the 1 train from 59th Street upto 168th. Or you can take a cab up the West Side highway (about $10­$11). Jitney Shuttle: The Jitney shuttle operates between St. Luke’s and Roosevelt running approx. 20 minutes each way. For more information contact St. Luke’s (Tel: 523­3600) or Roosevelt security (Tel: 523­7512).

Leaving St. Leaving Leaving St Leaving Luke’s Roosevelt Luke’s Roosevelt 6:20 am 6:40 am 3:40 4:00 7:00 7:20 4:20 4:40 7:40 8:00 5:00 5:20 8:20 8:40 5:40 6:00 9:00 9:20 6:20 6:40 9:40 10:00 7:00 7:20 11:00 11:20 7:40 8:00 11:40 12:00 noon 8:20 8:40 12:20 pm 12:40 pm 9:40 10:00 1:00 1:20 10:20 10:40 1:40 2:00 11:00 11:20 2:20 2:40 11:40 12:00 midnight 3:00 3:20 12:20 am 12:40 am

Harlem Hospital: 506 Lenox Avenue. Tel: 491­1234. Shuttle, subway or cab. The Columbia shuttle operates between Milstein hospital and Harlem hospital during the morning and afternoon. You can also take the subway by an effective but more convoluted route that takes about 35 ­ 45 minutes. From 168th Street take the 1 downtown to 96th Street, transfer to the uptown 2 or 3 express trains to 135th Street. In the late evening and at night a cab is definitely quicker and safer (about $4 ­ $5 one­way).

cpmc 58 Allen Pavilion: 5141 Broadway. A free shuttle runs between the Milstein hospital and the Allen Pavilion. The shuttle leaves Milstein every hour on the half­hour and returns from Allen every hour on the hour. In addition there is a rapid “bullet” car that can be used by staff physicians or rotating medical students. Tel: For the shuttle or the “bullet” call 305­2145.

cpmc 59 A TOUR OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS

tart your tour at the Main Gate on Broadway and 116th street. Flanking both sides of the gate are the Charles Keck renditions of Scientia and Letters S which sum up in their own way, the academic ideals of the University. After musing a moment on that, let's enter the gate. The trees you pass through will reflect the changing seasons: in Spring they'll be blooming cherry blossoms, in Summer richly verdant, in Autumn coolly colorful and in Winter delicately adorned with holiday lighting. You’ll soon reach the open expanse of College Walk flanked by Butler library on the right and Low Library on the left. We’ll come back to Low later...for now take a right.

Along the red brick path take another right towards the Graduate School of Journalism. At the entrance you’ll see the inscription “"Founded by Joseph Pulitzer 1912.” As you might know here's the source for the famed prizes that go by the same name. You should now walk down the steps and turn back up to contemplate the statue of Thomas Jefferson. Note his solid but informal stance, left arm loosely holding his cloak, and his head tilted as if he were reaching out to you. He is calmly and thoughtfully dignified; this is the man that wrote the words: “We hold these truths to be self­evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Indeed the ideals of freedom of speech have deep roots in this sense of dignity and respect accorded to all humanity.

cpmc 60 Continue now along the brick path past the Furnald Residence and head straight towards the rather ugly looking modern building adorned with colorful collegiate­like banners. This is Ferris Booth Hall — the College student center. Walk up the steps to enter the building where you’ll need to show your ID. The Plex (a combined bar, pizzeria and dance club) is straight ahead and downstairs; a TV lounge is to the right and the Café on the left. You may want to get a cup of coffee at the Café and on a nice day take it out onto the veranda overlooking the frolicking undergraduates on the South Lawn. While exiting from the building you should pick up a copy of the Columbia University Record from the left­hand racks. In the Record you’ll find the useful University Calendar with comprehensive listings of all campus events. Take a look inside for a seminar, show, exhibition, or concert that interests you. As the door closes behind you you’ll see the 1959 cornerstone consonant with the rather ugly architecture we noted before. In any case, we’ll soon be reaching more traditional ground. Once out on the concrete path take a right and head towards Butler Library. At the corner there's a kiosk with many campus postings: also a good place to keep up­ to­date on campus events. Round the kiosk and then take a left to reach Butler.

After entering Butler and showing your ID let's get some bearings. Straight ahead and up the stairs is the main circulation desk, copy machines, some reference areas and the entrance to the stacks. To the right is the Library Information Office which can be “useful” when the computer “holds” your ID card in its bureaucratically mandated electronic grasp. To the left and around the corner is the 24­hour reading room and that's where we’ll go. So...turn left and follow the corridor until you’re forced to take a right. Along the right are the women's and men's restrooms — useful to keep in mind. At the end of this corridor take another right and you’ll enter the Reserve Book Room — probably not useful to you although the CLIO terminals might be. Straight ahead is the large, expansive 24­hour reading room. The walls are lined with interesting history books and along the top of the right­hand shelves are pictures of U.S. Presidents one of whom, Dwight Eisenhower, was also President of Columbia University. At the back of the reading room to the right is the rather pleasant Philosophy Reading Room. Go there if you have the time, but for now we’ll turn back and retrace our steps to exit the library.

cpmc 61 As you exit from Butler and adjust to the open air take a right and walk towards the tennis courts. John Jay Hall containing the student health service and a College dining hall is on the right. Just before the courts take a left and then around the bushes another right. You’ll now be approaching Van Amringe’s bust ensconced within the columned enclosure. At this point turn left and walk straight towards Hamilton Hall where you should note the statue of Alexander Hamilton. In many respects he is different from Jefferson; during the Constitutional debates of 1789 it came to acrimonious argument between the two. Here Hamilton is erectly solid, almost arrogantly so with his left hand firmly holding the rule of law. The statue exudes a brash, practically­gained confidence reflected in his Federalist arguments which eventually won the day. It was Hamilton, the so­called monarchist who wrote: “The fabric of American empire ought to rest on the solid basis of THE CONSENT OF THE PEOPLE. The streams of national power ought to flow immediately from that pure, original fountain of all legitimate authority.”

Walk up the steps now, take a left and as you walk along the brick path look again at Thomas Jefferson at the opposite end of the campus; you’ll now have in hand the two poles of American political thought. You might spend a moment to think about where your own convictions lie. But continuing on you’ll see to your right Low Library — the site of the dramatic 1969 scene when Columbia students did just that. It was here where the student demonstrations that rocked the nation first began. Think of the issues: it was ostensibly Jeffersonian democratic ideals that propelled John F. Kennedy to escalate U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The students of '69 were asserting the legitimacy of their voice, ironically affirming, if you will, the republican ideals of Hamilton. Or is it the other way around? Something to think about as you walk towards Low Library. But before we go there we’ll take a right at College Walk and head towards the 116th and Amsterdam Avenue gate.

cpmc 62 We're back among the trees...somewhat of a refresher from the heavy politics in front of Low. Out on Amsterdam you’ll see St. Luke’s Hospital to your right and straight ahead to the left the Law School. On the West Facade of Law is Jacques Lipschitz’s Bellerophon Taming Pegasus perhaps pertinent because it was with the help of Athena, as protector of civilization, and her golden bridle (the rule of law?) that Pegasus was finally tamed. Take a left staying on the sidewalk and pass underneath the pedestrian overpass — also known as Revson Plaza. As you emerge from the underpass the Renaissance­style Casa Italiana will be across the street to your right. Use the next gate (Class of 1906) to reenter the campus. St. Paul’s Chapel is at the top of the steps and as you walk along the left side of the Chapel you’ll see Philosophy Hall (with the Graduate Student Lounge) and Kent Hall (with the East Asian Library) to the left. A rendition of Auguste Rodin’s statue The Thinker is a highlight, appropriately enough, of the Philosophy lawn — its image is also a theme of this tour. As you approach the front entrance of St. Paul’s, on your left will be Buell Hall — home to the Ross Architecture Gallery and La Maison Française. But is the architecture French? Turn right through the gate and pass by the front entrance to the Chapel; if open you might want to check out the beautiful interior. St. Paul’s is also home to the Postcrypt student gallery and weekend coffeehouse. In any case, walk on through the next gate and turn right. Note the campus phone on the right. It’s at these phones that you would dial 99 to reach security in case of any emergency. Continuing on you’ll reach a rather secluded courtyard intelligently arranged with trees, bushes and inviting seating areas. Appropriately enough, the building to the left is Avery housing the School of Architecture and the popular Avery Library. Sit here for a moment and enjoy the serenity...for just a few yards away is teeming Broadway.

cpmc 63 Well it’s time to move on. Take a look at Schermerhorn ahead of you. It’s home to the Wallach Art Gallery as well as the Geology and Psychology libraries. If you have the time visit the Gallery but stay away from the two libraries — they are abysmal as study spaces. Turn left at Schermerhorn and head for the ugly Uris Hall — home to the Business School. On your way there the Engineering School and the Fairchild Biological Laboratories will be on your right. Continue up to the main entrance of Uris and take a seat on the front steps in order to get a good view of the Curl sculpture. Don’t worry if you’re in the way because the business school students will be quite adept at walking all over you anyway. Now that you’re in place contemplate the Clement Meadmore Curl. One might interpret the sculpture as follows. Consider how the curl points away from Uris towards St. Paul’s on the left and Earl Hall on the right. St. Paul’s Chapel is representative of man's spiritual side while Earl Hall as the University's community service center exemplifies mankind's communal and compassionate sensibilities. The statue turns its back on the Business School and serves as a reminder of the profound and true alternatives to the addictions of materialism. One is reminded of Hamlet’s words: “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Continuing past Uris take note of the Dodge Physical Fitness Center down the stairs and Pupin Hall, the astronomy and physics departments all the way in the back of the campus. The Manhattan atomic bomb project had its first beginnings in this unassuming building. At this point turn left, avoiding the Havemayer (Chemistry) and Mathematics buildings heeding Euclid’s advice that “there is no royal road to Geometry.” Continue south until you reach the flagpole next to the Low Library Steps. To the near right is Dodge Hall home to the School of the Arts and the Department of Music and further to the right is Lewisohn Hall with offices for international students and educational programs abroad as well as the School of General Studies.

cpmc 64 Take a left at the flagpole and you’ll now find yourself on the Low Steps. Behind you is Low Memorial Library containing many of the University's dean's and administrative offices. Find a seat on the Steps and enjoy the expanse of the campus, the quiet intensity of people reading, and the lively activity along College Walk. At the opposite end of campus is the imposingly stately Butler Library. The names inscribed on the frieze: Homer, Herodotus, Sophocles, Plato, Aristotle, Demosthenes, Cicero and Virgil remind us of the roots for this whole intellectual endeavor carried on by the University. Though we take this tradition for granted, it has always been vulnerable. It happened, for example, during the Dark Ages. And in more recent times, it happened in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. Perhaps that's why the library has been built so robustly as a symbol of the protection we must give to this gift of free thought and free speech. But in recursive irony, it is through the simple written word that free speech is accorded its greatest protection. As the First Amendment to the Constitution states:

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

cpmc 65 washington heights

INTRODUCTION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS 42 PARKS 43 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PARK MAP 45 NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUMS 46 RECREATION 48 Running 48 Where to run? 49 Biking 50 Tennis 50 NECESSITIES 51 Setting up shop: around the neighborhood 51 Setting up shop: downtown 52 SHOPPING 53 Health Foods 54 Banking 54 Cleaning/Tailoring/Shoe Repair 54 Postal Services 55 Health & Beauty Aids / Pharmacies 55 Hair cuts 56 Optometrist 56 Video and records 56 Photography and electronics 57 Photocopying Service 57 Liquor 57 Florist 58 Newspapers 58 Athletic Goods 58 Fish Market 58 Gasoline 58 THE BEST OF 181ST STREET 59 RESTAURANTS 60 General Restaurants 60 Spanish/Dominican 61 Chinese Sit­in 61 Chinese Take­outs 62 Chinese Delivery 62 Luncheon / Delicatessen 63 Pizza 64 Fast Food 64

washington heights 66 On the Streets 65 THE BEST OF THE DOWNTOWN CAMPUS 66

washington heights 67 INTRODUCTION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS

n a city characterized by and famous for its diverse communities, Washington Heights must rank among the most diverse. That great I generator of diversity — immigration — has certainly visited Washington Heights. The 30s and 40s saw the arrival of German and Austrian Jews escaping Nazi persecution. After the World War, Blacks migrated in increasing numbers from the overcrowded sections of Harlem and the southern states. During the 1950s there was a dramatic influx from Puerto Rico which has been supplanted recently by Cuban and Dominican immigrants. There is a physical diversity to Washington Heights as well. Probably no other neighborhood in Manhattan has the same combination of urban intensity and natural beauty. It is distinctly urban here: not so much like midtown but certainly as intensely urban as the chaotic cities of Latin America. And while not quite like the Grand Canyon, there are vistas here which are unrivaled along the East Coast.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Emergency Columbia University Security 305-8100 Police­Fire­Ambulance 911 Police (34th precinct) 927-9711

Neighborhood Concerns Arts Interaction 927-5004 Better Business Bureau 533-6200 Consumer Problems 487-4398 Noise Complaints (718) 699-9811 NY Convention & Visitors Bureau 397-8222 Park Information/Special Events 360-1333 Sidewalks 323-8502 Traffic Lights & Sign Defects 442-7070 Weather 976-1212

Car Services Bennett 927-1500 Family – San Juan 927-7900

washington heights 68 Reyno 923-6800 Riverside 923-1111

washington heights 69 PARKS

As with almost all parks in the city there are a few “ground rules” to keep in mind. First, and most important, do not visit parks late at night. Enjoy yourself, but keep alert to those around you and avoid displaying valuables such as cameras, wallets, or jewelry.

Fort Tryon Park Experience majestic, sweeping views of the Hudson River and the Palisades. Enter at 193rd Street into the Promenade where you can relax overlooking the flower garden. Continue on into the Upper Terrace where the river view will quickly cure any remaining urban malaise. Other sections of the park are more secluded so it’s best to go with a friend. Refreshments can be had at the Park Café (open Tues through Sun 10 am to 6 pm). The lunch & refreshments menu is health­oriented but also features some wickedly rich desserts. The Cloisters, the medieval wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, sits atop a hill further north into the park. A medieval festival with food, games, entertainment and the like takes place sometime in September. If you’re walking or jogging to or from the park take a detour and stop at Hélène’s & Company at 211 Pinehurst Avenue near 187th Street for gourmet sandwiches, soups, coffee, H+H bagels and pastries. Hours are Mon ­ Sat 7am to 8pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm. To get there: Walk up Ft. Washington Avenue and enter at 193rd Street, or pick­up the M4 bus north (during museum hours the bus will take you right to the entrance). Admission: The park is free; the museum charges admission on a voluntary basis. Tel: Parks info: (718) 960­1333 ; museum info: 923­3700. George Washington Bridge LeCorbusier called the GW “the most beautiful bridge in the world...it gleams like a reversed arch. It is blessed.” French hyperbole aside, be sure to decide for yourself on a clear evening from the roof of Bard Hall. If that's not inspiring enough, the bridge can be a convenient place to take in awesome views of the Hudson River and Manhattan. Use the south side pedestrian/bike path into Fort Lee, New Jersey. In addition, architecture enthusiasts may want to praise or revile the Pier Luigi Nervi urban bus terminal on the New York side of the bridge. To get there: Walk up Haven Avenue until you reach the end at 178th Street, cross through the small playground, and then turn left when you reach the bridge. Be careful of kamikaze bicyclists.

washington heights 70 Fort Lee Park Although not as convenient as Fort Tryon Park, the views from here are also magnificent. Picnic spots are interspersed with reconstructed Revolutionary War vintage battlements. If you’re sufficiently curious, visit the Fort Lee Historic Museum (open Wed ­ Sun) where you’ll learn about the battles that raged here. Don’t be surprised if you feel the déjà vu of an elementary school field trip. To get there: Cross the GW Bridge bike path into New Jersey and turn left on Hudson Terrace. Continue south for about 200 yards to reach the entrance to the park. Alternatively, take any bus leaving the GW bridge terminal and get off at the first stop. Admission: Free. Hours: Open 7 days Tel: (201) 461­1776.

Inwood Hill Park Directly north of Fort Tryon is Inwood Hill Park which with its abundant and wild foliage is a surprising “topping” to Manhattan. The park has probably the best running trails in the city. As far as sightseeing goes, you’ll see numerous caves (once the homes of Algonquin Indians) and interesting rock formations. Walking tours are held on the last Sunday of each month (except November and December) and begin at 1 pm at the flagpole near the Isham Street entrance. To get there: Take the A train to 207th.

Riverside Drive / Park Riverside Drive is better as a jogging/biking path than for naive promenading; even then it’s probably best to go with a friend. In any case, Riverside Park is strictly off­limits after dusk; think "enter at your own risk." You can run down here to Grant's Tomb (at 122nd Street) and back for a quick five mile run. Below the drive and towards the bridge there is a vantage point along the Hudson as well as a number of excellent tennis courts. To get there: Walk down Fort Washington Avenue to 165th Street and turn right. Continue down the hill to Riverside Drive and take care crossing this rather crazy intersection. To get to the tennis courts, walk north along the drive past the next intersection, past Bard Hall and the Towers until you reach the third intersection. As you continue left along the pedestrian path you will cross an underpass then a tunnel and finally a small bridge from which you will see the picnic tables and tennis courts.

Other parks There are a number of other, smaller parks along Fort Washington Avenue between 168th and 193rd. Avoid the J. Hood Wright Park between 173rd and 176th. Bennett Park between 185th and 183rd can be nice. The refreshing children's playground at 193rd has been recently refurbished. Remember the general caveat: "be reasonably cautious and if you see danger leave."

washington heights 71 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS PARK MAP

washington heights 72 NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUMS

You’ll probably spend most of your museum­hopping down along “Museum Mile” on Fifth Avenue (to get there take the M2, M3 or M4 buses). However, if you want convenience, a different experience, or harbor a special interest, Washington Heights may have the right museum for you.

The Cloisters Fort Tryon Park. The Cloisters is more than just a medieval art museum. Being in the center of Fort Tryon park, it is also a place to go after a relaxing outing in the park. In addition, the building itself incorporates sections of imported European monasteries and is thus a “museum piece” in its own right. Some may object to a perceived American superficiality but the reconstructions are really beautiful and effective. The Cloisters house some of the Metropolitan Museum’s medieval art collection which includes sculptures, tapestries, manuscripts, gold and silver, jewels, paintings and stained glass windows. The most famous holding is the set of six exquisite handwoven, 15th­ century tapestries depicting the Hunt of the Unicorn. For Wittgenstein who wrote, “it is obvious that an imagined world, however different it may be from the real one, must have something – a form – in common with it,” the Unicorn represents an epistemological issue. But, however you interpret the tapestry — it is a work of beauty. To get there: Walk up Ft. Wash. Ave., enter Ft. Tryon park at 193rd and continue down the road until you reach the Museum, or take the M4 bus from the corner of Ft. Wash and 168th directly to the Museum entrance. Or take the A train to 190th Street, exit by the elevator and walk to the museum through Ft. Tryon park. Admission: Recommended admission is $6.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and students which is also good for same­day admission to the main Metropolitan Museum. Hours: Tues­ Sun 9:30 am ­ 5:15 pm (during Mar ­ Oct) and Tues ­ Sun 9:30 am ­ 4:45 pm (Nov ­ Feb). Tel: 923­3700.

Yeshiva University Museum 2250 Amsterdam Avenue at 186th Street. The museum is located at the Yeshiva University campus, the main building of which features an unusual architecture with a Middle Easternesque collection of turrets, towers, minarets, arches and balconies on an orange backing. At the museum you’ll find exhibits and programs related to Jewish life, history and culture. Make sure you see the scale models of the world’s ten most famous synagogues. To get there: Take the 1 train to 181st, walk up St. Nicholas to 185th and then walk two blocks east to Amsterdam Avenue. Or take the M101 at Amsterdam up to 186th. Admission: $3.00 for adults and $1.50 for children, students and seniors. Hours: Tues ­ Thurs 10:30 am ­ 5:00 pm, Sun 12 noon ­ 6 pm. Tel: 960­5390.

washington heights 73 The Hispanic Society of America Broadway at 155th Street. Half a mile from CPMC you can view masterpieces by Goya, El Greco and Velazquez in addition to various archaeological and decorative materials. A comprehensive research library is open to the public in the afternoons (except during August). To get there: Walk down B’way to 155th or take the M4 bus. Admission: Free. Hours: Tues ­ Sat 10:00 am ­ 4:30 pm and Sun 1 pm ­ 4 pm. Tel: 926­2234.

The Museum of the American Indian Broadway at 155th Street. The collections here are probably the largest and finest of its kind. Most of the holdings focus on prehistoric and contemporary North American Indian ethnology and archaeology but the South and Mesoamerican cultures are also well­represented. For those more sensationally and less academically inclined, Geronimo and Sitting Bull are also represented here. Check out the eerie shrunken human figurines from Ecuador's Jivaro Indians. The museum shop is a particularly special attraction with a large selection of books and high­quality jewelry, rugs, molas, paintings and other Indian crafts. To get there: Walk down B’way to 155th, or take the M4 bus at the corner of 168th and Ft. Wash (in front of the Neurological Institute) down to 155th. Admission: $3.00 adults; $2.00 for students and seniors. Hours: Tues ­ Sat 10 am ­ 5 pm and Sun 1 pm ­ 5 pm. Tel: 283­2420.

American Numismatic Society Broadway at 155th Street. In addition to a continuously changing display of rare and beautiful coins, the Society houses one of the most comprehensive numismatic libraries in the world with a large and helpful curatorial staff. If you’re interested in coins, this is the place to go. To get there: Walk down B’way to 155th or take the M4 bus. Admission: Free. Hours: Tues ­ Sat 9:00 am ­ 4:30 pm and Sun (exhibits only) 1 pm ­ 4 pm. Tel: 234­3130. Call in advance to arrange to see a specific type of coinage.

Gallery 12 711 West 168th. A visual arts center featuring a variety of exhibits by CPMC, Washington Heights and Inwood artists. Leo Glueckselig, one of the resident artists, leads Life Drawing classes here on Thursdays from 6 pm to 9 pm. The Walker Percy Society (the CPMC literary society) also holds meetings here: watch campus postings. To get there: Right across from Bard Hall on Haven Avenue. Admission: Free. Hours: Mon ­ Fri, 10 am ­ 4 pm. Tel: 927­ 5004.

washington heights 74 Dyckman House 4811 Broadway at 204th. The only remaining 18th century farmhouse in Manhattan. With original Dutch and English furnishings, a herb garden, smokehouse and a reconstructed Revolutionary­era hut, you won't have to visit Pennsylvania or Massachusetts to get a flavor of the colonial life. After visiting Ft. Tryon and Ft. Lee you’ll see what it was that George Washington was defending. To get there: Take the A train to Dyckman Street (200th St.) or the 1 train to Dyckman Street and walk up Broadway to 204th. Admission: There is an admission charge. Hours: Tues ­ Sun, 11 am ­ 4 pm. Tel: 304­9422.

washington heights 75 RECREATION

Running Whether you’re training for the NYC Marathon or just want to stretch your legs, Washington Heights is one of the best places for running in Manhattan — the air is generally clean and you have a wide variety of options from riverside cruising to secluded forest trails. Competitive types will want to join the New York Road Runners Club (Tel: 860­4455) or check with the Heights­Inwood Track Club (Tel: 795­7188).

Columbia Medical Road Runners CPMC also has its own resident Road Runners Club. Check with the P&S Club office (Tel: 305­6851) for details.

Basic running tactics Some words to the wise: } Generally try to run with a friend (especially important for women runners) } Never, never run at night } Run light: Don’t wear jewelry, watches or those conspicuous runner’s wallets. Most running shorts have a small inside pocket where you should keep your key, a quarter and a token. } If you see a dog ahead its a good idea to either cross the street or walk; even small poodles can be incited into a wild frenzy. } Speaking of dogs, some parts of Ft. Washington Ave and Cabrini Blvd are veritable latrines. Be aware of where your foot falls or you’ll be in for an unpleasant surprise. } You may want to vary the path and time of your run. } Beware of aggressive drivers; “gypsy” cabs are especially unsympathetic to runners. } Keep the volume down on your walkman so that you’re aware of what's around.

Running Stores Check out the following: Super Runners Shop at 360 Amsterdam Avenue. Good selection, especially for running gear. 10% discount with NYRRC membership. To get there: 1 train to 79th Street and walk east towards Amsterdam. Tel: 249­2133.

washington heights 76 Where to run? Try these five routes: Over the bridge Run up Haven Avenue until you reach 178th Street, cross the small playground, turn left when you reach the bridge and take the south side pedestrian/bike path over the bridge (watch for bicyclists). Usually the wind conditions are favorable so that you won’t breathe much traffic fumes but do avoid running during the rush hour. The inspiring, scenic round trip to the end of the bridge and back is about three miles. Once you’re over the bridge you can turn left on Hudson Terrace to enter Fort Lee park (about 200 yards later) or continue down the road to the entrance to the Palisades driveway. One loop inside Fort Lee park adds about a mile to your run. If you run along the driveway (be careful of car traffic) once you’ve past under the bridge you’ll reach a stairway that climbs back up the cliffs into the Palisades park where you then exit out onto Hudson Terrace (grand total about 5½ miles). Another option is to turn right along Hudson Terrace all the way to the end of the road and back (grand­total about 7½ miles).

Up to the Cloisters Run up Haven Avenue and turn right on 178th to reach Fort Washington Avenue. Take Ft. Wash. straight north (be careful of traffic around the bus terminal at 179th) to 193rd Street. You can either turn back here (down Cabrini Boulevard) making it slightly less than 3 miles or you can continue into Fort Tryon park. Here use your imagination and sense of caution. The running trails can be quite exhilarating while Cabrini just above 181st provides for challenging hillwork.

Down Riverside Drive Do not run here at night. To reach the Drive run down Fort Washington Avenue to 165th Street and turn right. Continue down the hill to Riverside Drive (take care crossing the intersection) and turn left on the side closest to the river. A run down to Grant’s Tomb at 122nd Street and back is a little less than five miles. The Drive ends at 72nd Street and if you turn back from here you’ll have run close to ten miles.

Along Broadway If you don’t mind running along sidewalks, try Broadway on a weekend morning and see the city’s neighborhoods in all their diverse glory. Stay off the street and be careful at the 59th, 42nd, 34th, 23rd and 14th Street intersections. To the Village (8th Street) and back is about 18 miles. Stop in at neighborhood pizzerias for a free water break.

washington heights 77 In Central Park Try the scenic six­mile loop which is closed to traffic on the weekends. To get there: Run down Broadway and turn east at 96th or take the A train to 59th and enter the Park at Columbus Circle. The other alternative is to run around the 1.577 miles dirt track at the reservoir. To get there: Again, run down Broadway or take the 1 to 86th and run east; you’ll find the reservoir towards your left soon after entering the park.

Biking Washington Heights is a convenient gateway to both grueling road trips and short fun rides. For organized road trips and other benefits become a member of the New York Cycle Club with annual membership dues of $17 (Tel: 242­ 3900). Where to keep your bike? The basement of Bard Hall has bicycle storage; check with the Health Sciences Housing Office (Tel: 305­6853 from 9 am to 5 pm) for more details. Don’t even think of parking your bike in the streets...it will quickly disappear. Bicycle shops Where to buy a bike or get supplies? Try these two:

West Side Bicycles Stuyvesant Bicycles 231 West 96th Street. 349 West 14th Street. New bikes, bicycle repairs, hourly or A bicyclists’ paradise with an truly daily bicycle rentals. Borrow one & international selection of parts. take it for a spin around Central Park. Good prices and helpful advice. To get there: 1 train to 96th. To get there: A train to 14th. Tel: 663­7531. Tel: 254­5200.

Where to ride? Try these three basic routes: Into New Jersey Ride down Haven Avenue to 178th Street, pass the small playground and turn left onto the GW bridge pedestrian/bike path. Be careful of runners and pedestrians. Once over the bridge follow the signs to New Jersey’s route 9W and enjoy the scenery and the miles. Down Riverside Drive Ride down Fort Washington to 165th Street and turn right. Continue down the hill (very steep) to Riverside Drive and take especial care at the intersection. Turn left along the side of the Drive closest to the river. To 72nd Street and back is about 10 miles; the sunset views can be beautiful. Be careful of emerging parked cars along the drive — you may want to ride along the uninterrupted sidewalk. Central Park Loop Ride down Riverside Drive (see page 49) to 72nd Street and then turn east towards the park. Enter at 72nd Street for the six mile loop which is closed to traffic on the weekends. washington heights 78 Tennis There are some well­kept municipal tennis courts along the river just beneath the GW bridge. To get there walk north along the Riverside Drive past Bard Hall and the Towers until you reach an intersection. As you continue left along the pedestrian path you will cross an underpass, then a tunnel and finally a bridge from which you will see picnic tables and tennis courts. You have a good chance of getting a court during a weekday afternoon; on the weekend, however, get there early.

washington heights 79 NECESSITIES

Setting up shop: around the neighborhood For household essentials check with the following three establishments or try the 181st Street area.

Woolworth’s 4046 Broadway between 170 and 171st. Your basic variety store. Cleaning, electrical, bathroom, kitchen and dining supplies. basic housewares including plastic shelving, small plants, laundry baskets, towels, linen and small appliances. All credit cards accepted. To get there: Walk up 168th or 170th to B’way. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 9:30 am ­ 8:00 pm, and Sun 11:30 am ­ 6:00 pm. Tel: 923­5151.

Prestamo Hardware 4087 Broadway between 172nd and 173rd. Your basic hardware store with paint, plumbing and electrical supplies. To get there: Use 168th or 170th to reach the westside of B’way. Hours: 9 am ­ 7 pm but closed on Sun. Tel: 923­7232.

Point Gift Shop 4049 Broadway between 170th and 171st. Various miscellany, including sunglasses, bags, batteries, scarves, baseball caps, etc. To get there: Use 168th or 170th to reach B’way. Hours: 10 am ­ 7 pm, Sunday 11 am ­ 6 pm. Tel: 923­7163.

World of 99¢ 171st Street and St. Nicholas. The shops along this strip are all of the discount variety — a testament to the recent recession. You’ll be greeted by plastic flowers at the door and there’ll be yet more plastic inside. To get there: Cross B’way at 170th and walk up St. Nicholas.

washington heights 80 Setting up shop: downtown Those with the time and inclination to venture downtown should try the following stores some of which are famous New York establishments in their own right.

Macy’s Cellar 151 W 34th Street. Housewares with an especially good selection of appliances — often on sale. To get there: Take the A train down to 34th Street and walk one block east. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 10 am to 8:30 pm, Tues, Wed, Sat at 10:00 am ­ 7:00 pm and Sun at 11 am ­ 6 pm. Tel: 695­4400.

Met Lumber 175 Spring Street. All types of lumber cut to order; hardware too. To get there: Take the A down to W 4th and walk south on Thompson Street. The store is between Thompson and West Broadway. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 7 am ­ 6:30 pm; Sat 8 am ­ 6 pm; Sun 10 am ­ 4 pm. Tel: 246­9090.

MoMA Design Store 44 West 53rd Street. $ $ $ For the more aesthetically inclined. Here you’ll find lamps, chairs, desk supplies, tables…now try matching them. To get there: Take the A train down to 59th and transfer at to the B or D to Rockefeller Center. Hours: 10 am ­ 5:45 pm daily & 10:00 am ­ 8:45 pm on Thursday & Friday. Tel: 708­9480.

Simon’s Hardware 421 Third Avenue between 29th and 30th Streets. Huge selection of decorative hardware and household accessories. To get there: Take the A train to 34th Street and transfer to the cross­town M34 bus. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 8:00 am ­ 5:30 pm, Thursday open ‘til 7 pm and Sat 10:00 am ­ 5 pm. Tel: 532­ 9220.

Woolworth’s 120 West 34th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Probably the world's largest variety store. To get there: Take the A down to 59th then the B or D to 34th Street. Hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri 9 am ­ 8 pm, Tues, Wed 10 am ­ 7 pm, Sat 10 ­ 7 & Sun 11 ­ 6 Tel: 563­3523.

Zabar’s 2245 Broadway at 80th Street. Actually a fancy gourmet grocery but upstairs you’ll find a good selection of kitchen wares, housewares and small appliances. To get there: Take the 1 train to 79th Street. It’s hard to miss. Hours: 9 am ­ 6 pm seven days a week. Tel: 787­2000.

washington heights 81 SHOPPING

The prices in Washington Heights are surprisingly high. Even the Economist has noted this paradoxical phenomenon of higher prices in poorer neighborhoods. You can take any bus from the GW bridge bus terminal or drive a car to Fort Lee in New Jersey for cheap and quantity grocery shopping. For specialty/ethnic shopping try Zabar’s on Broadway and 80th or venture to . . . .

Chinatown Take the A train to Canal. Lower East Side A to 59th Street & switch to the B or D to Grand St. Little Italy Take the A to Canal and walk up to Mulberry St. South Street Seaport Take the A train to Broadway­Nassau. Germantown M2, M3 or M4 buses to 86th and walk east.

Columbia Center Market/Deli 83 Haven Avenue at 171st. Also known as “Mario’s” or “the Deli.” Most of the essential groceries including beer can be found here but are rather expensive and you can also pick up newspapers and popular magazines. To get there: Walk up Haven Avenue; you can’t miss it. Hours: Open from 7 am until 11 pm daily except for Sunday closing at 10 pm. Tel: 927­3300.

Sloan’s Supermarket 4037 Broadway at 170th. Generally a poor selection. Prices are not discount quality although there are weekly specials (except on Sun); you can usually count on a milk and bread sale item. In the evening lines can be long so it’s best to stop by in the early afternoon. Credit Cards accepted. To get there: Walk up 170th to B’way. Hours: Everyday 8 am ­ 9 pm. Tel: 928­ 9782.

Bravo 1239 St. Nicholas at 172nd. Better prices than Sloan’s and free delivery with a $40 minimum purchase. Visa/MC/Amex also accepted. To get there: Cross B’way at 170th and walk up St. Nicholas. Hours: Everyday 8 am ­ 8 pm. Tel: 781­4476.

Abinadar Grocery #6 5051 Broadway between 170 and 171st. The neighborhood “bodega.” Blaring music, cramped shelving, local socialites. Get your plantains, sugar canes, beans, etc. here. You’ll need to fight your way to the counter to pay. Open late. Tel: 928­9666.

washington heights 82 Health Foods Sano Health Food Center 4069 Broadway between 171st and 172nd. Natural foods, vitamins, dietetics, juice bar and homemade organic snacks. To get there: Walk up 170th to the westside of B’way. Hours: Monday through Saturday 9:30 am ­ 7:30 pm. Tel: 928­1250. “Farmer’s Market” Broadway and 175th, in the street. A great selection of fresh, inexpensive fruits and vegetables grown by upstate and New Jersey farmers. Try the fresh Amish bread. To get there: 170th to B’way and up the eastside avenue past the KFC. Hours: Only on Thursdays from 8 am to 6 pm except during the winter.

Banking Chemical Bank First floor of the old hospital building. The full service branch is located at 168th and St. Nicholas. The service and fees are relatively reasonable. Hours: For the hospital branch, Mon through Fri 9:30 am ­ 3:15 pm and open late on Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 6 pm. The St. Nick branch opens at 9 am; mornings are generally the least crowded. Tel: 809­4780. The campus is also well­stocked with several ChemBank cash machines connected to the NYCE, MAC, Cirrus, and Pulse cash networks:

1st floor lobby of the old 2 machines hospital 2nd floor of Harkness 2 machines 2nd floor of Milstein 2 machines Citibank 4058 Broadway at 171st. “The Citi never sleeps” goes the slogan. Yes, those marketing “geniuses” stays awake all night thinking up new ways to charge customers even higher fees. The 24­hour ATMs are plentiful enough that you won’t need to stand in line but be careful visiting them at night. To get there: Walk up 170th to B’way. Hours: Mon through Fri 9 am ­ 3 pm. Tel: 868­ 1100.

Cleaning/Tailoring/Shoe Repair Broadway Thayer Cleaners 4031 Broadway between 169th and 170th. Dry cleaning and expert tailoring. Fast, one day service. To get there: Walk up 168th or 170th to B’way. Hours: Mon through Fri 7 am to 7 pm and closing Sat at 6:30 pm. Tel: 928­7810. Elite French Cleaners 4057 Broadway between 170th and 171st. Expert tailoring and cleaning with pick­up and delivery service. To get there: Walk up 170th to B’way. Hours: Mon through Sat 7 am to 7 pm. Tel: 927­5872. washington heights 83 Medical Centre Shoe Repair 4031 Broadway between 169th and 170th. Shoes and leather goods repaired. Reasonable prices. To get there: Walk up 168th or 170th to B’way. Hours: Mon through Fri 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and Sat 9 am to 5 pm. Closed Sunday Tel: 781­3118.

washington heights 84 Postal Services Stamp Machines There are automatic stamp machines that accept one dollar, five dollar and ten dollar bills in the lobbies of the Hammer and P&S buildings. These machines give Susan B. Anthony’s as change: coin collectors take note. Hours: 24 hours. Post Office 511 West 165th Street off St. Nicholas. Heavily fortified building which you should probably visit with a friend. To get there: Cross Broadway and St. Nicholas at 168th, avoid the park, walk to 165th and turn left. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 8 am to 5 pm and Sat 8 am to 1 pm. Tel: 568­3311. FAX service Health Sciences Library, Hammer building. Expensive. Hours: weekdays 2 pm ­ 5 pm Tel: 305­4082 for information, 234­0595 for incoming faxes. Federal Express There are Federal Express drop off boxes in the P&S building lobby, the entrance to the Old Hospital and the lobbies of both Towers. The closest FedEx office is at the downtown campus at 116th & Broadway where you can drop off packages for next­day delivery as late as 9 pm. Main Post Office 8th Avenue and 33rd. This is it: zip code 10001, the main post office for NYC. Open 24 hours everyday of the year which is great to know for those last­minute mailings. To get there: Take the A train to 34th and get out at the front of the train. Tel: 967­8585.

Health & Beauty Aids / Pharmacies There isn’t much choice here but if you’re looking to buy much and want a bargain try Robbins at 609 Eighth Avenue (take the A train to 42nd), or the shops along 14th Street (A to 14th and walk east along the south side of 14th). Avoid using credit cards at these stores. For a 24­hour pharmacy call 755­2266. Bella Mundo 4007 Broadway just above 168th. Health and beauty aids including cosmetics, fragrances and hair accessories. Hours: Mon through Sat 9 am ­ 7:30 pm. Tel: 795­8437. Uptown Chemists 4027 Broadway between 169th and 170th. Reasonable selection with some items on sale. One day film developing and a real pharmacy in the back. 10% discount with CPMC ID. To get there: Walkup 168th or 170th to B’way. Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. The pharmacy (closed Sun) is open until 6 pm (Mon­Sat) and 5 pm (Sun). Tel: 923­8509 Ray Drugs 4061 Broadway at 172nd. Reasonably complete pharmacy. Hours: Mon ­ Fri, 9 am to 8 pm and Sat 10 am to 8 pm. Tel: 795­1240.

washington heights 85 Kaufman Pharmacy 557 Lexington Avenue at 50th Street. 24­hour pharmacy. There is however, no delivery to Washington Heights. Tel: 755­2266.

Hair cuts The Presbyterian Hair Styling Salon First floor of the old hospital, Room 133. Standard men’s haircut. Convenient and inexpensive with no appointment necessary; a good place to practice your Italian with Joe. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 8 am to 5 pm and Sat 9 am to 3 pm. Tel: 305­2898. Medical Center Beauty Salon First floor of the old hospital, Room 134. Women's haircut by appointment only. Tel: 305­2678. Astor Place Hair Designers Both men and women may want to try Astor Place at 2 Astor Place especially if you want an unusual haircut. To get there: Take the A train to 4th Street and walk northeast. Hours: Everyday 8 am ­ 8 pm and Sunday 9 am ­ 6 pm. Avoid the busy weekend. Tel: 475­9854.

Optometrist Broadway Vision Center 4047 Broadway above 170th. Your basic eyeglass and contact lens store ­­ service is spotty so you might want to try your luck downtown. To get there: Walk up 170th to B’way. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 9:30 am to 5:45 pm and closing Sat at 4:45 pm. Tel: 927­4717.

Video and records Nikos 2 4064 Broadway near 171st. The closest neighborhood video store. Free membership with 3 types of ID (bring credit card, SS number and picture ID). AmEx accepted. To get there: Walk up 170th to B'way. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 9:30 am to 8 pm and Sun until 6 pm. Tel: 781­7811. Colony 1619 Broadway at 49th Street. Old and new records as well as sheet music. Rudeness is the staff’s trademark. Note the interesting closing time. To get there: Take the A train to 59th and walk south or the 1 to 50th. Hours: Open daily until 1:00 am and Sunday until midnight. Tel: 265­2050. Tower Records and Video 1961­1977 Broadway at 67th Street. Large selection. To get there: Take the 1 train to 66th Street. Hours: 365 days a year until midnight. Tel: 799­2500 for records and 496­2500 for videos. Tower Records and Video 692 Broadway at 4th Street. The downtown store has a better selection. The video store is located next door at 383 Lafayette. To get there: Take the A train down to 4th Street and walk east. Hours: 365 days until midnight. Tel: 505­1500 for records and 505­1166 for videos.

washington heights 86 HMV 2081 Broadway at 72nd Street. Huge music selection and you get to “prelisten” to the music. To get there: Take the 1 train to 72nd. Hours: 365 days until midnight. Tel: 721­5900.

Photography and electronics For discounts on cameras (and electronics in general) you should check the New York tradition 47th Street Photo. To get there: Take the A to 59th and switch to the B or D to Rockefeller Ctr. Hours: Closes early on Fri; closed on Sat. Tel: 260­ 4410. Or try J&R which is down near City Hall. Again take the A to Chambers Street. In addition to the stores below, Woolworth’s and Uptown Chemists also develop film. The AV Photo Store Black Building Lobby. Here you can get most of your basic photographic supplies including film, disposable cameras, batteries and photoalbums. Kodak and Fuji film processing are also available. 10% discount on developing for Columbia affiliates. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 9 am to 5 pm. Tel: 305­ 5598. Oh 1­Hour Photo 4036 Broadway near 170th. All basic photographic services plus passport photos, laminating and enlarging. Expensive. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 79:00 am ­ 7:00 pm, and Sun 10 am ­ 5 pm. Tel: 568­8236. Rainbow 1­Hour Photo 4071 Broadway between 171st and 172nd. Basic photographic services, passport photos, enlarging and fax service. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 9 am to 7 pm, Sat 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 11 am ­ 5 pm. Tel: 781­2150.

Photocopying Service Health Sciences Library Copy Service Health Sciences library LL1. Both coin and card operated copy machines. Buy your copy card in advance at the copy center office — it’s cheaper than forking out the 10¢ a copy. Especially useful services for departmental & clinical offices include monthly billing, priority copying, pulling materials for copying and office delivery. The copy machines and the copy center office are located in Lower Level 1 of the Health Sciences Library in the Hammer building. Hours: Machines are available Mon ­ Fri 8:30 am ­ 11:15 pm, Sat 10:00 am ­ 6:45 pm and Sun 11:00 am to 9:45 pm. The copy center office is open from Mon ­ Thurs 9 am ­ 7 pm, Fri 9:00 am ­ 4:45 Sun 12 noon ­ 8 pm. Tel: 305­6989.

washington heights 87 Liquor The liquor stores up here have a limited selection and are generally expensive. For a huge wine selection and lower prices try Astor Wines & Spirits at 12 Astor Place and Warehouse Wines & Spirits on 735 Broadway. To get there: For both stores take the A train to 4th Street, get off at the rear of the train and walk east along Washington Square North. Tel: 674­7500 for Astor and 982­7770 for Warehouse.

Florist Your best bet is to buy flowers from the shopping carts that can be found at most busy street corners in the area (regularly at the corner of 170th and Broadway). These flowers are pretty fresh and inexpensive and the Mexicans selling them are very friendly. Also check out “George” who has parked his flower establishment next to the emergency room; you’ll get friendly service and probably more flowers than you asked for. Medical Center Flower Shop 4003 Broadway just above 168th Street. Expensive. Hours: Everyday 8 am to 7 pm. Sunday closed. Tel: 923­2424. Anthony’s Flower Shop 4034 Broadway. Better selection but the service is wanting. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 8 am to 8 pm. Sunday until 6 pm. Tel: 923­2424.

Newspapers You can buy the New York Times and other newspapers at vending machines on campus as well as at the Haven Coffee Shop, the Columbia Deli and the “Hole­ in­the­Wall.” The closest newsstand/stationary is Everything Stationery on Broadway above 169th Street where you can also get newspapers, popular magazines, cheap paperbacks and play the lottery. For New York Times delivery call (800) 631­2500.

Athletic Goods MVP Sports Broadway between 169th and 170th. A wide variety of sneakers, clothes, bags, caps, etc. No tax with CPMC ID. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 10 am ­ 7 pm and Sun 11 am ­ 6 pm. Tel: 927­4820.

Fish Market Lee’s Fish Market 4075 Broadway at 172nd. Your basic fish market. Reasonably clean. Tel: 923­1010.

washington heights 88 Gasoline The closest gasoline station is the Getty at 174th and Broadway. Open 24 hours.

washington heights 89 THE BEST OF 181ST STREET

181st Street between Cabrini Boulevard and Broadway sports a number of stores and small restaurants making this area the closest equivalent to a shopping mall around. To get there walk uptown along Fort Washington Avenue (stay on the eastside to avoid the marauding youths around the J. Hood Wright park) or walk along the westside of Broadway. Alternatively you can take the M4 bus from the corner of Ft. Washington Avenue and 168th. So instead of taking the hectic trip downtown, perhaps you’ll find what you’re looking for up here. Here you’ll also find the neighborhood movie theater (Coliseum) with a rather classic decor and with tickets at $6 a piece the prices are lower than downtown. With four full screens there’s reasonable variety. In addition, you may want to visit the local 10033 post office (555 West 180th, Tel: 568­7601) which is much more pleasant than CPMC’s own 10032.

181st address Telephone

Bagel City 720 927-3424 Betty’s Yarns 723 928-5556 Bridge Paints 815 928-3700 Cabrini Fruit Market 736 927-9240 Cabrini Liquor 831 568-3290 Cabrini Veterinary Hospital 835 740-3819 Cohen's Fashion Optical 4250 927-6000 Bway New Deep Sea Fish Market 4250 923-1600 Bway Darios Meat Market 825 923-1210 Fort Tryon Glass & Shade 817 923-2855 Fort Washington Bakery & Deli 808 795-1891 General Nutrition Center (GNC) 705 927-9064 Gruenebaum Bake Shop 727 781-8813 L.T. Glatt Kosher Meat & Poultry 829 795-0248 Mishka International Deli 714 568-9430 Popeye’s Locksmith 725 795-7227 Radio Shack 707 568-2445 Riverside Animal Clinic 812-5 923-DOGS Smile Deli & Grocery 758 923-8924

washington heights 90 Washington Heights Hardware 736 740-9538

washington heights 91 RESTAURANTS

There is some surprisingly good eating here ranging from good­old American food, to Chinese, to Spanish/Dominican. The latter is the closest to the what may be termed the local cuisine. For a change of pace downtown try:

Chinatown Take the A train to Canal. Greenwich Village A to 4th Street Little Italy Take the A to Canal and walk up to Mulberry St. South Street Seaport Take the A train to Broadway­Nassau. Germantown M2, M3 or M4 buses to 86th and walk east.

General Restaurants Coogan’s Restaurant and Tap Room 4015 Broadway at 169th Street. A varied menu including sandwiches, salads, pasta, seafood and meat entrees. Specialties include the “world­famous” sizzler steak. Other good bets include the appetizers such as mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers, the French onion soup and Captain Jack’s Burger. The bar is fully stocked and offers a good selection of draft beer including the unique house offering Coogan’s Ale. Special events are featured throughout the year. Delivery and take­out service is available. To get there: Late at night use 168th Street to return to campus rather than 169th. Hours: 11 am to midnight everyday; until 1 am on Thurs/Fri. The bar is open until “later.” Tel: 928­1234. Fax: 928­6666. Haven Coffee Shop 228 Ft. Washington Avenue, at 169th. The Haven is the local “greasy spoon” frequented by students, interns, faculty and locals alike. Specialties are the cheeseburger deluxe, the ham & cheese calzone, the gyro platter, and the rice pudding. The pizza is less desirable. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 5 am to 9 pm and 5 am to 5 pm on Sat; closed Sunday. Tel: 927­6685. Reme Restaurant 4021 Broadway at 169th Street. Your basic Greek diner with the discus­thrower coffee cups. Best for the $2 breakfast special. A Saturday or Sunday early morning breakfast special with OJ, coffee, ham, eggs and pancakes can be a fulfilling treat. Sit at the counter and you’ll get to meet some of the fascinating regulars. To get there: Late at night avoid 169th Street and use 168th to get back to campus. Hours: 6 am to 11 pm everyday. Tel: 923­5452.

washington heights 92 Spanish/Dominican The food is good (sometimes excellent) with the only caveat that English is considered a foreign language. El Presidente 3938 Broadway at 165th Street. Open 24 hours but go with friends late at night and avoid the park on Broadway. Good Dominican specialties with Latin juke box. To get there: Take 168th to B’way stay on the westside along Babies Hospital and cross over at 165th. Hours: Open 24 hours. Tel: 927­7011. Galicia 4083 Broadway between 172 & 173. Probably the best restaurant in the area and appropriately higher priced. Try the Pollo saltead (chicken with lemon, garlic and onion), or the Paella marinera (shrimp with yellow rice). Typical Dominican side dishes include fried plantains (bananas) and rice with beans. The prices can be high and the service slow (sometimes forgetting your order) but you are almost guaranteed an excellent meal. To get there: Walk up 170th to the westside of B’way. Hours: 7 am to midnight everyday (closing at 1 am on Fri/Sat). Tel: 568­0168. El Salvadoreño 1229 St. Nicholas Avenue between 171st and 172nd. Fine cuisine from Central America including El Salvador, the Honduras and Guatemala. With the passing of the Cold War artificial animosities in Central America seem also to have passed. In the clean, friendly atmosphere have the Pupusa de Queso y Frijol along with the special curtido sauce. Try the exquisite all­natural, homemade fruit and seed drinks. To get there: Cross Broadway at 170th and walk up St. Nicholas. Hours: Seven days 10 am ­ 11 pm. Tel: 927­ 3898. Tropicana 41 Audubon Avenue at 167th Street. The specialty here is the $4.99 hot and cold buffet served everyday from 11 am to 11 pm. To get there: Cross B’way at 168th and walk down St. Nicholas to 167th and take a left. Hours: 9:30 am to 11:30 pm everyday. Tel: 781­4747.

washington heights 93 Chinese Sit­in Empire Szechuan Noodle House 4041 Broadway at 170th Street. A part of that ubiquitous Empire Szechuan chain. The Chinese food is among one of the best in the area though not as good as some of its sister restaurants downtown. For appetizers try the scallion pancakes, the hot sesame wontons or a variety of steamed buns. Dishes with sesame (sesame chicken, sesame beef, etc.) are a specialty of the house as is General Tso’s Chicken and the ribs tips. The daily lunch specials (10:30 am ­ 3:30 pm) which include fried rice and egg roll are reasonably priced. Credit cards accepted. Fast free delivery as well. Hours: Mon ­ Wed 10:30 am to 12 midnight and Thurs ­ Sun closing at 1:00 am. Tel: 568­1600/1611/1616. La Dinastia 4059 Broadway at 171st. Although this is a combined Latin­ Chinese restaurant you are probably better off with the Chinese. The lunch specials (until 4:00 pm weekdays) are good and inexpensive, but dinner is reasonable too. Try the steamed dumplings or the Chow Gai Kew (breaded chicken with vegetables and mushrooms) along with other basic Chinese food. Service is indifferent but efficient. The food is a bit heavy on the monosodium glutamate; those sensitive should beware. To get there: Walk up 170th to the westside of B’way. Hours: Everyday 11:30 am to 10:30 pm (when you must finish eating). Tel: 928­6605. Szechuan Inn 4073 Broadway, near 172nd. Better food and service than La Dinastia but slightly more expensive. Some argue that it is better than Empire Szech. The hot & spicy items are comparable to your basic Chinese restaurants downtown. To get there: Walk up 168th or 170th to the westside of B’way. Hours: Everyday 11:30 am to 9:30 pm. Delivery is available from 5 pm to 9:30. Tel: 795­2132.

Chinese Take­outs The Chinese take­outs are literally hole­in­the­wall operations but are surprisingly good, dirt­cheap and cooked fresh before your eyes. It’s best to call in your order so that you can pick it up when you arrive. An undervalued asset in the community. Lee's Chinese Fast Food 1204 St. Nicholas, between 170 & 171. Best for fried fish and luncheon specials. To get there: Walk up 168th or 170th and cross B’way to St. Nick. Lee’s is right next to the "Food Center" grocery. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 10 am to 11 pm. Tel: 795­0792. Jade House 4028 Broadway between 170 & 171. “Specializing” in Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonense cuisine — that means pretty much the kitchen sink. Standard take­out with a sitting area in the front. To get there: Hours: Everyday 11 am ­ 12 midnight. Tel: 795­0975. washington heights 94 Chinese Delivery Studying for exams and still want a good dinner? Delivered Chinese food which generally takes between a 30 minutes to an hour can be a godsend. Most are cash only and you should leave a tip for the delivery person. Empire Szechuan For some strange reason the delivery food doesn’t taste as good as in­house. In any case, delivery is fast and free. Credit cards accepted. Hours: Mon ­ Wed until midnight and Thurs ­ Sun until 1 am. Tel: 568­ 1600/1611/1616. Szechuan Inn Same good food as the eat­in. Cash only with $10 minimum. Hours: Everyday from 5 pm to 9 pm. Tel: 795­2132. Empire Szechuan & Kyoto Sushi Excellent Chinese food and a full Japanese menu including sushi. With your order you can get a free helping of fried wontons. Credit cards accepted. For delivery there's a $10 minimum and a $1 extra charge. Late night hours. Hours: Mon ­ Sat 11:00 am ­ 2 am, Sun until 1 am. Tel: 662­9404/5/6.

Luncheon / Delicatessen Aside from the campus eateries described on pages 27­28, Bard Hall Dining Hall, Fresh Express, the “Hole­in­the Wall”, the Hospital cafeteria, Streets of New York etc.), one can also “do lunch” cheaply and quickly in the neighborhood. Some coffee terminology: note that a regular is with milk and sugar while a black comes with sugar and no milk. Beware that if you ask for a “cup of coffee” you’ll more than likely get a regular. University Deli 603 West 168th Street. All­purpose deli, salad bar and grocery. The salad bar is good but on the expensive side ($3.75/lb) and features no cholesterol, no MSG and no preservatives. To get there: directly across the hospital emergency room. Hours: 24 hours Tel: 568­3322.

Carrot Top 3931 Broadway, between 164th and 165th. Reportedly the best carrot cake in the city. A clean (almost yuppie­like) atmosphere features excellent cakes and pastries as well as good but somewhat expensive sandwiches, salads and hot dishes. Service is extremely slow but sometimes it’s worth the wait. After 6 pm there’s a “buy­one get­one­free” policy for all remaining pastries. To get there: 168th Street to westside of B’way and walk past Wendy’s. Hours: Mon through Sat 6 am to 7 pm and Sun 9 am to 4 pm. Tel: 927­4800.

washington heights 95 Columbia Center Deli 83 Haven Ave at 171st. A.k.a Mario's. The take­out or eat­in deli has an extensive selection of hot & cold sandwiches but the feature item is the chicken cutlet platter with Spanish rice. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there's a fresh roast turkey special and on Fridays a fried fish platter. To get there: Up Haven Ave; it’s right across from the Towers. Hours: Open from 7 am to 11 pm; on Sunday the Deli closes at 10 pm. Tel: 927­3300. Fax: Orders can also be faxed at 923­5528.

Tasty Deli 4020 Broadway at the corner of 169th. Pricey but excellent sandwiches with table service in an old­style ambiance. The outstanding feature here is the wide selection of imported beers. To get there: Cross B’way at 168th, it’s right next to the Dunkin’ Donuts. Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am ­ 7:30 pm and closed on Saturday & Sunday. Tel: 923­0700.

washington heights 96 Pizza In New York, the most appropriately intense way to have lunch is to “grab a slice” and “go.” Haven Coffee Shop 228 Ft. Washington Avenue, at 169th. “The Haven” pizza is not gourmet; it’s fashionable, for example, to use napkins to soak the grease off the top. However, there is nothing quicker than a slice and soda eaten on the Hammer building veranda just before classes or work. To get there: At the corner opposite from the Hammer building. Hours: Weekdays until 9 pm; Sat until 5 pm; closed on Sunday. Tel: 927­6685. Como Pizza 4035 Broadway, above 169th. The pizza here is a further walk but better than at “the Haven.” Get the Sicilian over the regular slice. The wait can be exasperatingly long — as you’ll get the sense of being ignored — but the staff's various antics are certainly entertaining. Free delivery. To get there: 168th to the westside of B’way. Hours: Everyday from 11 am to 10:30 pm, delivery until 9 pm. Tel: 928­7867. Joe’s Pizza & Restaurant Broadway & 168th Street. Pizza & sandwiches as well as Spanish­American food. Clean ambiance. and delivery as well. To get there: 168th and cross Broadway towards the gaudy pink canopy. Hours: Everyday 6:45 am ­ 8:45 pm except Sunday. Tel: 781­8082.

Fast Food Dunkin’ Donuts 565 West 169th at Broadway. Same as back home: the best donuts in the area! Buying a dozen donuts at a discount is a good way to treat some friends. Croissant sandwiches (very greasy) and good coffee. To get there: Cross B’way from 168th late at night. Hours: Open 24 hours. Tel: 923­ 2673. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) 4076 Broadway at 172nd. Just like back home but with bulletproof counters. To get there: Take 168th or 170th to Broadway and walk up the westside to 172nd. Take a friend late at night. Hours: Sun ­ Thurs 11 am ­ 10 pm and Fri/Sat 11 am ­ midnight. Tel: 928­4637. McDonald’s 4036 Broadway at 170th. Slower than back home. With long lines, screaming babies and complete chaos only real McD’s addict need apply. The breakfast biscuits are deliciously greasy, while the McLean tastes like a slab of cardboard. Your CPMC ID gets you 15% off. To get there: Take 168th or 170th to Broadway, you can’t miss it. Hours: Breakfast is 6:30 am to 10:30 am and Sunday until noon. Closes at 11 pm. Tel: 923­9852.

washington heights 97 Wendy’s 3931 Broadway at 165th. Some people say: the best (truly) fast food in the area. Plus your CPMC ID gets you 10% off. Great burgers, chicken sandwiches, chili, stuffed potatoes, and, of course, frosty’s. The salad bar is limited. To get there: 168th to Broadway and walk down past Babies Hospital. Go with a friend at night. Hours: Mon­Thurs and Sun 10 am ­ 12 midnight and Fri/Sat 10 am ­ 1 am. Tel: 928­0321.

washington heights 98 On the Streets Middle Eastern At the Neuro Institute and Black Building corners. Inexpensive falafel and hot meat sandwiches which are surprisingly good. Try the chicken falafel sandwich. Open during lunch hours until around 6 pm or so. Hot dogs If you’re a New York frankfurter fan with a robust stomach there's some at the corner of Fort Washington and 168th. You’ll have a choice of mustard, onions and sauerkraut. Breakfast Carts Starting early in the morning (5:30 am or so) the bagel and coffee carts arrive along 168th Street lined up from Broadway to Fort Washington Avenue. Remember: a regular coffee means with milk; if you want black, say it. Donuts, crullers, pastries too. At “rush­hour” the lines can long but they move quickly and sometimes if you sport a friendly smile you just might get a free bagel. The Good Humor Man During the warmer months the ice cream man sets up shop at the corner of 168th and Fort Washington. Just the thing for a hot and humid New York day. A favorite is toasted almond. Victor Cafe 24­hour "general" food and drink source at the corner of 168th and Ft. Washington. The cart is always there so maybe that’s why the bagels & muffins taste like they’ve been always there. Apart from this drawback at least you can always count on it.

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Along Broadway Amir’s Falafel 2911 Broadway between 113th and 114th streets. Relatively inexpensive and fresh middle eastern sandwiches ­­ perfect if you want a light lunch. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 11 am ­ 11 pm, Sat 11:30 ­ 11 pm and Sun 12 noon ­ 10:30 pm. Tel: 749­7500. Caffe Pertutti 2862 Broadway at 111th. Living on an old reputation. Passable pasta and desserts. No credit cards. Hours: 10 am ­ midnight everyday. Tel: 864­1143. Columbia Bagels 2836 B’way just above 110th. Hot fresh bagels; a Columbia tradition. Hours: 24 hours. Tel: 222­3200.

Daigaku 2893 Broadway between 112th and 113th. Inexpensive Japanese food (sushi too). AmEx, Visa and MC. Hours: Lunch Mon ­ Sat noon ­ 2:30 pm and dinner 5 pm ­ 10:30 pm. Tel: 749­8446. Mama Joy’s Deli 2892 Broadway between 112th and 113th. An excellent deli selection along with a fresh and inexpensive salad bar ($3.29 a pound). Hours: Seven days 8 am ­ 1 am. Tel: 662­8122.

Along Amsterdam Avenue Hungarian Pastry Shop 1030 Amsterdam just off 111th street. A poor excuse for a European cafe. The place aspires to “dive” status but serves up dry pastries, dingy ambience and dreary coffee. On a warm day the outdoor tables make for a pseudorelaxing break in between being hassled by the staff. Hours: Mon ­ Fri 8 am ­ 11:30 pm, Sat 9 am ­ 11:30 pm and Sun 9 am ­ 10:30 pm. Tel: 866­4230.

V & T’s 1024 Amsterdam Avenue at 110th. For some the best pizza in New York...and since New York has the best pizza that means the world. Go with some friends because only full pies (no slices here) are served. Hours: Mon ­ Thurs 11:30 am ­ 11:45 pm, Fri & Sat until 1 am, Sunday until 10:30 pm. Tel: 663­1708.

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The Terrace 400 West 119th Street. Take the elevator upstairs to an uptown treasure unbeknownst to many. A stunning view, exquisite cuisine and a fine wine list. Call for reservations. Credit cards are accepted. Besides, you really shouldn’t be carrying that much cash around anyway. Hours: Lunch 12 ­ 2:30; dinner 6 ­ 10. Tel: 666­9490.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD 68 GETTING TO THE MAIN CAMPUS 69 EASTCOAST GETAWAYS 70 AIRPLANES AND AIRPORTS 72 PROSPECTIVE ΙΙ 73

the world 102 INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD

n the closing lines of his song Let’s go crazy Prince screams “take me away!!” Prince, the man who has put Minneapolis on the map, yearns for craziness. For New Yorkers — for whom crazinesIs is de rigeur — one screams “ t a k e m e a w a y ! ! ” for exactly the opposite reason.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Greater NYC area transportation Subway and Bus information (718) 330-1234 Metro­North 532-4900 Long Island Railroad (718) 217-5477 PATH trains to New Jersey (800) 234-7284 Port Authority Bus Terminal 564-8484 New Jersey Transit (201) 460-8444 Staten Island Ferry 806-6940

Wash Heights Car Services Bennett 927-1500 Family 927-7900 Reyno 923-6800 Riverside 923-1111

Airport transportation Airport transportation information (800) AIR-RIDE Carey airport bus service (718) 632-0500 LaGuardia transportation (718) 330-1234 JFK transportation (718) 656-4520 Newark transportation (NJ Transit) (201) 762-5100 Newark transportation (Olympia Trails) 964-6233

Eastcoast transportation Amtrak (800) USA-RAIL Greyhound / Trailways (800) 231-2222 Peter Pan (800) 237-8747 Delta Shuttle 239-0700 US Air Shuttle (800) 428-4322

Travel agencies and offices New York Passport Agency 541-7700

the world 103 New York City District Customs Director (718) 917-1542

the world 104 GETTING TO THE MAIN CAMPUS

Columbia Health Sciences Shuttle Columbia operates a free shuttle (all you need is your CPMC or Columbia ID) between the southwest corner of Ft. Washington & 168th and the downtown campus main gate (116th & Broadway). The first shuttle leaves CPMC at 8:40 am and the last leaves the downtown campus at 11:50 pm. The shuttle does not operate on weekends See page 11 for a schedule.. Tel: 305­8100 for information on schedule changes.

1 train At the 168th Street station take the elevators down to the 1 train. The downtown 1 or 9 to 116th Street will leave you at the main gate of the Morningside Heights campus. Count on a 20 ­ 30 minute trip.

M4 bus At the corner of 168th and Ft. Washington (next to the Neuro Institute) take the M4 bus down to the main campus at 116th. The ride takes about 30 ­ 45 minutes.

Getting information Just inside the campus main gate (116th & Broadway) you’ll find the Information and Visitor Services office (201 Dodge). Call ahead to get schedules and information about campus events. Hours: weekdays 9 am ­ 5 pm. Tel: 854­2845.

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Patient: John Denver, 54 y.o. w/m Chief complaint: Anxiety attacks assoc. w/ stressful urban situations. HPI: The pt. complains of anxiety attacks which have incr. in intensity and frequency over the past few months. These attacks are often triggered by various urban stresses including, as described by the pt., "M4 bus fumes," "long lines at the token booth," "those damn cab drivers," "the *@%!& that stole my wallet." His latest attack, the most severe to date, began after he waited for 5 hrs in the line outside Nell's. As he noticed the approach of dawn, he collapsed screaming "Kafka would have something to say about this!" At this point, E.M.S. arrived and he was brought unconscious to the E.R. Physical Exam: Unremarkable save the pt's eyes which had a faraway look as if he were gazing at the Rocky Mountains. Diagnosis: City burn­out complicated by urban malaise. Therapy: Vacation therapy. As the Medicaid review board will refuse a Colorado trip, I have prescribed one of the easy and low­cost getaways below. Pt. compliance is anticipated.

Staten Island Ferry Invest 50¢ for an invigorating sea breeze or an inspiring view of the Statue of Liberty. To get there: Take the 1 or 9 trains from 168th down to South Ferry. Follow the signs to the Staten Island Ferry turnstile and enter the waiting area. Hours: 24 hours. Tel: 806­6940. Long Island Railroad Manhattan is never referred to as the “Island.” Using the LIRR, the “island” — Long Island that is — can make for a relaxing getaway during a bright summer day. Take advantage of the 30% discounted off­peak fare. For example, you can go all the way to the end of the Island — the Hamptons and Montauk — in as little as 2 hours for less than $10. To ease your urban tension try these other places:

Caumsett State Park Huntington Freeport Sands Point Park Port Washington Babylon Garvies Point Museum Glen Cove Walt Whitman Birthplace Jones Beach State Park Valley Stream Oyster Bay Robert Moses State Park Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Old Bethpage Village Planting Fields Valley Stream State Park

the world 106 The trains operate 24 hours a day but are most frequent during rush hour. Get your tickets at the station to avoid the on­board surcharge. To get there: Take the A train from 168th Street down to 34th and exit from the front of the platform to reach Penn Station. Tel: (718) 217­5477. New Jersey Transit For a jaunt to New Jersey — perhaps to visit serene Princeton — take New Jersey Transit from Penn Station. To avoid the on­board surcharge buy your tickets at the station. To get there: A train from 168th down to 34th Street and get off at the front of the train. Tel: (201) 460­8444.

Metro­North This mostly commuter line operates out of Grand Central Terminal. However, you can take Metro­North to visit rural country up north including Westchester (upstate NY for those in the City), Connecticut and Yale. The trip to New Haven takes less than 2 hours and costs about $10. During off­ peak hours the fare is discounted; buy your ticket at the station to avoid the surcharge. To get there: Take the A train down to 42nd Street and transfer to the 7 or the S to Grand Central. Tel: 532­4900.

Amtrak It’s not the French TGV; it’s not the German Bundesbahn; and it’s certainly not the Japanese Bullet Train. But with enough bucks and some exasperation it will eventually get you to your destination. If you think the system could be better, you’re right. But we've made the national decision not to support rapid passenger rail service. There are some good points though. The Metroliner to D.C. though expensive is fast and comfortable. Amtrak also redeems itself with the newly renovated stations all along the Eastern Corridor including Union Station in D.C., New Haven Station, Providence Station and South Station in Boston. New York’s Penn Station, though newly renovated, remains a disaster. To get there: Take the A to 34th Street and get out at the front of the platform to reach Penn Station. Tel: (800) USA­RAIL or (800) 872­ 7245. For Metroliner service call (800) 523­8720.

Greyhound / Trailways / Peter Pan The bus carriers operate out of the 42nd Street Port Authority Bus Terminal and they’re a quick and inexpensive way to get to Philadelphia, Connecticut (especially Hartford) and even Boston. The bus to Boston, for example, is only about 15 minutes slower than Amtrak but offers a student discount on the already inexpensive regular fare. To get there: Take the A train straight down to 42nd. Be careful around the Bus Terminal for pickpockets and con artists. Tel: (800) 231­2222 for Greyhound/Trailways and (800) 237­8747 for Peter Pan.

the world 107 Rent­a­Car Most of the car rental outfits are located between 76th and 77th just off B'way and are conveniently reached with the 1 train. Note that Budget, Dollar and National also rent to under­25 drivers. Within the city renting a car is absurd (think of the traffic & parking hassles), but for road trips it can be very convenient.

Avis 216 W 76th (800) 331-1212 Budget 207 W 76th 807-8700 Dollar 235 W 56th 399-3590 Hertz 210 W 77th (800) 654-3131 National 207 W 76th (800) 328-4567

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Travel information For a comprehensive source of travel information including an update on the latest airline fares check the Sunday New York Times Travel section. For the “plan­it­alls” & the well prepared among you, read all about your vacation at: Travellers Bookstore 22 West 52nd. Take the A to 59th & transfer to the B or D to Rockefeller Center. Tel: 664­0995.

Getting to LaGuardia You have three options: a private bus service, public transportation, or car service. You can take the M60 bus directly from the downtown campus to LaGuardia. To get there: Take the shuttle (see page 11) or the 1 train to 116th Street then take the uptown M60 from Broadway. Hours: Every 30 minutes. Tel: (718) 330­1234 for MTA information. Finally you can take a yellow cab or call one of the car services directly for a traffic­dependent half­hour, $25 ride to LaGuardia.

Getting to JFK You have three options: the private bus, public transportation, or taxi. Carey Bus conveniently takes you from the Port Authority Bus Terminal to JFK in about 2 hours; it’ll cost you about $10. To get there: Take the A straight down to 42nd. Add 30–minute subway transit time. Hours: The first bus leaves the AirTrans Terminal at 7:15 am and at 20­30 minute intervals after that. Tel: (718) 632­0500. Public transportation from CPMC to JFK is actually quite convenient, cheap (just one token) and relatively quick (2 hours). Take the Far Rockaway A train from 168th to JFK/Howard Beach where they'll be a bus to take you to the airline terminals. Don’t take the “Leffert’s Blvd.” A train; it won't get you to the airport. Hours: Not late at night. Tel: (718) 330­1234. Finally a taxi will get you to JFK in about an hour (longer with traffic) for $35 to $40.

Getting to Newark If you’re planning a trip and have a choice of airports, pick Newark because it’s ultra­convenient from CPMC. The New Jersey Transit bus will take you there from the Port Authority AirTrans Terminal in about 20 minutes for $7. Otherwise, a taxi will be very expensive. To get there: A train to 42nd Street. Hours: 24 hours. Buses leave at 15 minute intervals starting at 7:45 am. Tel: (201) 762­5100.

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ittgenstein concluded his Tractatus Logico­Philosophicus with a single proposition reading:

W What we cannot speak about we must pass over in silence. There is a close connection between this statement and that of Saint Exupéry’s fox in Le Petit Prince: “the essential is invisible.” Less eloquently we say that ethical and aesthetic philosophy cannot be formulated in terms of a logical philosophy. According to Saint Exupéry, we cannot observe this “ultimate truth”; for Wittgenstein this amounts to our inability to express it. However, Wittgenstein once commented that the most important part of his Tractatus remained unwritten. He viewed this as the ethical part, the part which overarches, really, everything else. It is the same, indeed, for Le Petit Prince who discovers more through his childlike imagination than with his adult reflexes. Likewise, for this Prospectus about New York City, it is only logical to leave unsaid — to leave to the imagination, if you will — a discussion of the greater meaning of CPMC, Washington Heights and New York City. Indeed, New York’s most distinguishing characteristic is that it is a city of the world. It is both encompassed by and encompassing the entire world. No other major metropolis, neither London, Paris, Rome, Moscow, nor Tokyo compares to New York with its dynamic and cosmopolitan diversity. This fact is not meant to amuse tourists… it is an ethical fact. And because of this, those who are truly immersed in the New York ethic share in their respect for the individual, tolerance for diversity, and appreciation of original thought. Living in New York City is, in the deepest sense of the word, civilized. Well, there may be examples in your New York experience where you’ll doubt that. At times, you’ll come across despairing instances of racism, hatred, prejudice, and violence. Consider, though, that these emotions and responses have plagued mankind's evolution since his most primitive beginnings. Fortunately and unfortunately, New York is poised on the edge of that evolution. People here are constantly, some would say relentlessly, being confronted with differing cultures and ideals. Some of the responses are regressive in nature; others are progressive. Thus, of all the places in the world where progress in these challenging human problems may be achieved, New York, ironically stands best situated.

the world 110 One day, take a visit to the United Nations on First Avenue and 46th Street. As you tour through this stream of idealism you might feel a curious sense of déjà vu. That may be because the sentiments underlying international cooperation are similar to the ideals of progress, reason and compassion motivating many of us in the hospital, research lab, clinic, office, home, etc. What we cannot do now, we must dream into action.

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acknowledgment 112 about the author

Ogan Gurel was brought up in Greenwich Village in New York City and has also lived in Istanbul, Turkey, Grenoble, France and Cambridge, Massachusetts. For better or worse he has also been a long­time Bard Hall resident. He is presently a student in the MD/PhD program at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. His research is in the laboratory of Prof. Wayne Hendrickson and focuses on the x­ray crystallographic structural analysis of growth factors with a view towards a basic understanding of ligand­ receptor interactions as well as towards potential applications to rational drug design. His other interests include playing the piano, running, teaching and writing. acknowledgments

Thanks are due to all the people — store owners, restaurant managers, receptionists, etc. who were so graciously helpful during my inquisitive forays throughout CPMC, Washington Heights and New York City. Thanks are also due to Dr. Okan Gurel for the cover illustration. Many members of the various Dean’s offices at CPMC including Dr. Davies, Dr. J. Edelstein, Dr. P. Feigelson, Dr. A. Frantz, Dr. L. Lewis, Dr. B. Neuhaus, Dr. J. Rubin, Dr. R. Abbott, P. Starner, Dr. W. Van Wie, N. Duthie and E. Watts have provided critical support. J. Brown of the School of Public Health was extremely helpful in the revisions for this fourth edition. I particularly appreciate the encouragement and constructive criticism of Dr. Edelstein, Dr. Frantz, and especially P. Starner. The support of our major sponsor, Coogan’s/Fresh Express has also been crucial to this work. I’ve also been encouraged by the many people in New York, Cambridge, Paris, Grenoble and Geneva who have read and commented on these prospecti. I am especially indebted to my wonderful wife Julie for her support, encouragement, and critical discussions. The Chinese fortune cookie was right: “she is my guiding star.” Finally, I acknowledge Bach for the purity and serenity of his thought, Mozart for his humor in the face of adversity, and Beethoven for his inspirational example of pure willpower.

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