| June 20, 2019 | |
| 9:00 am | |
| New York, New York | |
| Everywhere! |
CRC X – June 20th-22nd, 2019
The 10th annual Covino & Rich Convention is upon us. Please join us Thursday, June 20th – Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 in New York City. Hang with C&R, Spot, and your fellow Covino & Rich Listeners (aka the CARLs) for a long weekend of events and broadcasts around NYC.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL EVENTS!
If you have any questions, you can always contact spot@covinoandrich.com. You can also speak with previous and future attendees on the CRC Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/covinoandrichconvention/ – this is a great place to get insight on booking travel, where to stay, how to get around, and coordinate sharing of hotel rooms.
Click here to see photos from last year’s event!
TRAVEL INFO:
There are 3 major airports into the NYC area – JFK, Newark Liberty (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA). Find the best deal that suits you. Certain airlines have better deals, and more direct flights into each airport. For example, Newark-Liberty is a United hub and often has better deals. JFK has a JetBlue and Delta hub. Find the deal that works best for you. Try a site like Kayak to compare.
Mass transit is available from all airports. Depending on the time of day, mass transit is also your best option. Look for the AirTran at the airport. You can take this to the subway at JFK or the LIRR and commute into New York Penn Station. From Newark (EWR), you can take the AirTran to NJ transit, which also brings you to New York Penn Station. These options are under $20pp. A car service from JFK and EWR can cost $75-100, so plan accordingly. Shuttles are also available, but I would book those ahead. From LaGuardia (LGA), sometimes a car or taxi can be the best and quickest option. LGA is closer to the city, so the cost can be lower. Still expect about $40-50 for that ride. Mass transit is also available via AirTran to subway.
Hotel selection is your choice. We suggest looking around the Times Square, Midtown West/East, Hell’s Kitchen area. Some hotels people have stayed at in the past include The Row (700 8th Ave), the Belvedere (319 W 48th), The Gotham (16 E 46th). But use hotels.com or booking.com to find what’s best in your budget. Reach out to me or your fellow attendees for any suggestions or comparisons as well. If you don’t mind taking a subway or taxi, you can also stay out of the circle of tourist hell aka the Times Square area and travel towards that area. Also, keep in mind that events can be spread over the city. So staying in midtown isn’t necessarily a requirement. Also, if you have a few people in your group, might be worth it to look into an AirBNB. You can see how the New Yorkers live. It’s quite fascinating.
If you plan to be there for a few days, and you’re not afraid of the subway, that’s a great way to get around. Here’s a subway map. Use the MTA Trip Planner available at mta.info. You can grab a 7-day unlimited card for $33. Each one-way ride is $3 so it’ll pay itself off if you use the subway most of the time. Given the time of day, the streets can back up, so going underground is a great option. Taxis and Uber are also available for you. I used to be all about Ubers, but Taxis can be more readily available for the same price. So don’t be afraid to flag one down. Just make sure their numbers are lit up on the top of the cab. That’s how you know it’s free.
We’ll keep your days pretty busy, but there’s always room in between to stop for a drink or have dinner on your own. Wander into a pub. Grab a slice. But for the LOVE OF GOD, whatever you do, DO NOT eat at a chain restaurant. NYC is one of the culinary hubs of the world. Use Yelp. Google “must eat in NYC.” Ask us for advice. Anything. Please! Maybe save your Italian dinner for our group dinner on Saturday night.
As always, reach out if you have any more questions.
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Thursday Live Fishbowl Broadcast at SiriusXM
Location: SiriusXM Studios – 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 37th Fl
Time: 11a-2p ET (please arrive at 10:30am ET for Check-in)
Price: FREEEEE
Join Covino & Rich for a live broadcast as we kick off a weekend of craziness in NYC! Space is limited and first come first serve!
REGISTRATION INFO: SiriusXM has set up an RSVP link; however, it’s limited to US residents only. If you’re a US resident, please sign up for both links. If you’re a Canadian, sign up for our link only. I’ll do my best to make sure we accommodate everyone, but please know that space is LIMITED!
SIRIUSXM RSVP LINK: https://www.siriusxm.com/CRCX
C&R RSVP Link: http://www.covinoandrich.com/tickets
Hornblower Cruises Alive After Five Cruise!
Location: South Street Seaport (Pier 15)
Time: 5:30pm-8pm ET (THE BOAT WILL LEAVE WITHOUT YOU SO PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME – NO REFUNDS)
Price: $55
Join our friends at Hornblower Cruises & Events and board the Alive After Five Cruise with your fellow C&R friends. Set sail from NYC’s South Street Seaport Pier 15 and enjoy a 2 hour ride around the harbor. The boat will pass by the Statute of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Liberty State Park, Ellis Island, and give you great afternoon sunset views of the NYC Skyline. See the city from a whole different perspective! Purchase your tickets here for a reduced rate.
YOU WILL PURCHASE TICKETS DIRECTLY WITH HORNBLOWER USING OUR DISCOUNT CODE – “SIRIUSXM”
https://www.hornblower.com/new-york/alive-after-five-happy-hour-cruise/
Head here and choose the June 20th “Walk The Plank” Ticket – This package includes Food/Beer/Wine/Soda (Coupon code only works for this option)
Under Billing information, enter the code “SIRIUSXM” for our group rate discount. Trust me, it’s worth it! Please bring your ticket/confirmation with you the night of the event
Karaoke After Party
Location: TBD
Price: TBD
Time: After cruise
After the Happy Hour Cruise on hornblower, we’re reconvene for a night of craziness at a fun karaoke spot. Register for headcount so we can choose the location that works best.
C&R Live at Carolines on Broadway
Location: 1626 Broadway (Between 49th and 50th Streets – a block away from the studio)
Time: 11a-2p ET (Check-in begins at 10:15am ET – arrive on time!)
Price: FREE
Join Covino & Rich for a live broadcast from Carolines on Broadway Comedy Club in NYC. Enjoy a live show, special guests and more. Please follow the registration info below. Space is limited and first come, first serve.
REGISTRATION INFO: SiriusXM has set up an RSVP link; however, it’s limited to US residents only. If you’re a US resident, please sign up for both links. If you’re a Canadian, sign up for our link only. I’ll do my best to make sure we accommodate everyone!
SIRIUSXM RSVP LINK: https://www.siriusxm.com/CRCX
C&R RSVP Link: http://www.covinoandrich.com/tickets
CRC Night Out at Versa NYC
Location: Versa NYC – 218 W 35th Street (between 7th and 8th Ave)
Time: 6:30p – ???
Price: Free (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR GUEST LIST)
Following our live broadcast, join the rest of your fellow CARLs and friends for a night of fun, food, and Budweiser at one of the hottest spots in NYC. Toss back a few beers, enjoy the sights and get free hugs from a sweaty Black Ice
Annual CRC Softball Game
Location: Central Park – Great Lawn Softball Field #7
Time: 11a-4p (We’ll play a few games)
Price: Free (click here to register)
What better way to cure your CRC hangover then with a little physical activity. Join C&R and the rest of the crew in NYC’s iconic Central Park for the 6th annual CRC softball game. Bring any equipment you can and join in the fun. You don’t have to play. It’s fun to just hang and enjoy the show and watch Rich get crazy competitive. Please register for headcount!
Saturday night Dinner at John’s Pizza of Times Square
Location: 260 W. 44th Street (Near 8th Ave) – NYC
Time: 8p-10p
Price: $60 (click here to pay)
Keeping the tradition alive, we’ll convene at the end of a long week with a nice Italian dinner at John’s Pizza in Times Square. Experience some of the best Italian food NYC has to offer. Price includes a 2-hour buffet of salad, apps, pasta, entree and dessert. Soda, coffee and tea included. Alcoholic drinks extra but available a la carte.