Conference Info

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Conference sessions are held at two venues — 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 on the Upper West Side — 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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Upper West Side

JCC of Manhattan

334 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10023
Upper West Side

A cornerstone of Jewish community life on the Upper West Side. One of New York's most celebrated Jewish institutions, steps from Central Park.

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Conference Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City

AJPA's discounted room block — one subway stop from the Wednesday venue.

Discounted rate available through Friday, May 1, 2026. Book early — rooms are limited.

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Getting There

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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 — about 20 minutes.
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To Midtown Manhattan

10 minutes from the hotel via subway.
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Book at Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City

Address

29-21 41st Avenue

Long Island City, NY 11101 · 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

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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.

Where the Conference Takes Place

Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City

Join us in New York City this June.