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Conference sessions are held at two venues β€” not the hotel. The Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City is the discounted room block hotel. The only conference event there is Tuesday evening's Welcome Reception. All sessions are at UJA-Federation of New York (Wednesday) and the Center for Jewish History (Thursday–Friday).
Session Venues

Where the Conference Takes Place

Sessions are split across two venues on consecutive days.

Wednesday, June 3
UJA-Federation of New York
130 E. 59th Street New York, NY 10022
Midtown Manhattan

All Wednesday conference sessions are held here. In the evening, the Journalist Social takes place at the JCC of Manhattan β€” a short subway ride away.

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Thursday, June 4
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street New York, NY 10011
Chelsea / Flatiron

Thursday sessions and the 45th Annual Rockower Awards Gala are held here. The Gala begins at 6:30 pm, with dinner at 7:30 pm.

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Conference Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City

AJPA's discounted room block β€” one subway stop from the Wednesday venue.

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City Hilton Garden Inn room

Images courtesy of Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York

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To UJA-Federation
1 subway stop from the hotel via Queens Plaza station.
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To Center for Jewish History
8 subway stops from the hotel β€” about 20 minutes.
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To Midtown Manhattan
10 minutes from the hotel via subway.
Address
29-21 41st Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101 Β· 718-786-6001
Discounted Rate
$275 / night
Plus taxes and fees. Rate applies to the conference block only.
Check-in / Check-out
3:00 pm / 12:00 pm
Subway Access
Two stations within 5 min walk
Queens Plaza (E/M/R) and 36th St (N/W) lines.
Room Share Requests
Looking for a roommate?
Book at Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City

Discounted rate available through Friday, May 1, 2026.
Book early β€” rooms are limited.

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No conference sessions are held at the hotel. The only conference event at the hotel is the Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, June 2.

Ready to join us in New York?

Questions? Contact AJPA at (480) 403-4602 or info@ajpa.org