New York City Regional
17th Anniversary FIRST® New York City Competition & Expo
FIRST® New York City will host over 45 teams at the New York City Regional Competition. Teams from the New York tri-state area will compete in FIRST Steamworks with the winning teams advancing to the global competition.
Also, join us for a career fair, where you will be able to talk to college representatives and fortune companies about careers in technology.
April 7-9, 2017 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Armory Track & Field Center
216 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Featuring:
FIRST® Robotics Competition
Saturday, April 8 & Sunday, April 9
An exciting sports-like tournament with 48 competing high school teams of future technologists and entrepreneurs.
FIRST® New York City Science and Technology College and Career Expo
Friday, April 7 – Sunday, April 9
40+ exhibitors, including colleges and universities offering FIRST® scholarships and major corporations informing students about careers in science and technology.
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Lodging:
The 2017 Hotel reservation system is now open. Visit https://registration.experientevent.com/MEMBureau/ROB151 to make your reservation.
Transportation and Parking:
Public Transportation:
The Armory is located one block west of the 168th Street stop off the 
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trains.
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stops directly in front of The Armory on Fort Washington Avenue.
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have stops one block west of the Armory on Broadway & 168th Street.
MTA Schedules: http://www.mta.info/
Parking Near The Armory:
Parking is limited in the immediate vicinity of the Armory.
Street parking adjacent to the Armory is available and requires feeding a meter.
Additional options:
Street parking on Riverside Drive just south of 165th Street, or the following parking garages:
- Central Parking System: 115 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 (165th & Fort Washington)
- Central Parking: 3960 Broadway, New York, NY 10032