Maps
Information
Schedule
5:45 a.m. -- Bus departs TST BOCES, North Drive
8:50 a.m. -- Bus arrives at south entrance to Empire State Plaza
9:00 a.m. -- Walk to legislative lobby; pass security
9:00 a.m. -- Meet with Assemblymember Phil Palmesano -- LOB Well
10:00 a.m. -- Meet with Assemblymember Anna Kelles -- LOB Well
10:30 a.m. -- Meet with Senator Lea Webb -- LOB Room 801
11:00 a.m. -- Capitol Tour -- State Street Lobby Information Desk
12:00 p.m. -- Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. -- Meet with Assemblymember Simcha Eichenstein, Capitol Building, Assembly Floor Entrance, Third Floor
1:30 p.m. -- Court of Appeals tour -- 20 Eagle Street
2:45 p.m. -- Walk back to south entrance of Empire State Plaza
3:00 p.m. -- Depart Albany
6:00 p.m. -- Arrive TST BOCES
N.B. -- if we have extra time due to meetings running late, being moved, or cancelled, you may visit the NYS museum or the Corning Tower. Both are accessible from the concourse level (underground) of the Empire State Plaza, and both are free. Allow enough time to get back through security if necessary.
8:50 a.m. -- Bus arrives at south entrance to Empire State Plaza
9:00 a.m. -- Walk to legislative lobby; pass security
9:00 a.m. -- Meet with Assemblymember Phil Palmesano -- LOB Well
10:00 a.m. -- Meet with Assemblymember Anna Kelles -- LOB Well
10:30 a.m. -- Meet with Senator Lea Webb -- LOB Room 801
11:00 a.m. -- Capitol Tour -- State Street Lobby Information Desk
12:00 p.m. -- Lunch on your own
1:00 p.m. -- Meet with Assemblymember Simcha Eichenstein, Capitol Building, Assembly Floor Entrance, Third Floor
1:30 p.m. -- Court of Appeals tour -- 20 Eagle Street
2:45 p.m. -- Walk back to south entrance of Empire State Plaza
3:00 p.m. -- Depart Albany
6:00 p.m. -- Arrive TST BOCES
N.B. -- if we have extra time due to meetings running late, being moved, or cancelled, you may visit the NYS museum or the Corning Tower. Both are accessible from the concourse level (underground) of the Empire State Plaza, and both are free. Allow enough time to get back through security if necessary.
General Reminders
- If you have questions or need help, call or text 607 699-1Mr.S (607 699-1677).
- You MUST have your ID (e.g. driver's license/permit, passport) with you at all times.
- You’ll be responsible for being at the locations listed on your schedule, at the times listed on your schedule. If you are not there, we will proceed without you.
- Please bring a lunch if you do not plan to purchase one The schedule is tight and if you plan on purchasing something, make sure that you plan enough time to leave and get back through security. Don't pack a knife in your lunchbox!
- Please be respectful at all times, and mindful of the fact that you are representing yourself, your school, TST BOCES, our program and three counties in central NY.
- There is no charge to enter the NYS museum or the observation tower.
- Please allow yourself an appropriate amount of time at security checkpoints. You will need to remove jackets and empty pockets in order to go through the metal detectors to get into the Capitol, the Legislative Office Building (LOB), and the Court of Appeals.
- Do not bring any weapons or things that could be considered weapons, e.g. pocket knives, nail files, etc. All bags will be searched and x-rayed.