FAQ

　

Q:        Would you address the issues of swine flu outbreak in New York City?

　

A:        As far as we know, the outbreak of swine flu in New York City has been well  contained.

Please refer to the swine flu update of NY Dept of Health (please click "H1N1 in NY").

You can also go to CDC website for most current info regarding swine flu:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/investigation.htm

　

Q:        In the past, there were speakers using Taiwanese dialect, which some alumni couldn't

understand, or making a political statement while standing on the podium. What is the official

language at the convention? Is NTUMCAA-NA a political organization?

　

A:        The official languages used at the convention are English and Mandarin. NTUMCAA-NA

 is an alumni association, absolutely not a political organization. We will strongly condemn any

speaker who makes political remarks to polarize the audience.

　

Q:        Are there long-term parking facilities near the convention site?

　

A:        Yes, you can park your car at Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel for $9.00 per day for hotel

guests, and $20.00 per day for non-hotel guests. There are also less expensive parking facilities in

the vicinity. For example, Central Parking, which is only two blocks away from Sheraton Hotel,

 charge $8.00 per day for parking. Info of Central Parking: 40-21 Main Street, Flushing, NY (

intersection of Main Street & 40th Road ), Tel: 718-762-9526.

Q:        Is it possible for me to go watch a Broadway show after the post-convention tour on

August 18?  Are there transportation between Flushing and Manhattan?

　

A:        You will return to your hotel by 5:30 PM on August 18. It’s very likely you can catch the

last show at a Broadway theater. The last show on Tuesdays usually starts at either 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM.

MTA Subway will take you from Flushing to Times Square, where most Broadway theaters are located.

MTA Subway station is only one block away from Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel.