Station/Boat Location~
Sector New York
Date there~
December 2007 - June/July 2010
Weather~
All four seasons. So far the winters have been less mild than I expected. Not much snow, but still cold. I am from Florida so the summers were not as hot or humid. Fall and Spring are very nice! It does rain here a bit, but that just helps the grass and flowers grow!
Military facilities~
Small exchange - recently remodeled. MWR, gym, medical that is US Family health plan (you have to switch to it from Tri-care) but the doctors and staff are all awesome! Across the Verrazano Bridge is Fort Hamilton (Army) and they have a commissary, bowling alley, etc.
Medical~
US Family Health Plan office takes adults and children, also there is a pharmacy attached to this office. Very convenient.
Housing~
2 - 4 bedroom units. Floor plans available on the USCG website. Housing is mandatory, but you can request a waiver to live on the economy. Right now there is a sprinkler project going on, so housing is limited and you may be able to request housing on Fort Hamilton.
Shopping~
Target is new to the island, Staten Island mall, grocery stores close to the base. It is NYC so everything you could want you have it here.
Child Care/Schools~
There is a lot of on base child care by certified providers, as well as off base day care centers.
Adult Schools~
Several colleges within the NYC area.
Fun Activities~
There are way too many to list. Also the MWR puts together programs for trips upstate and out of the NYC area.
Additional Info~
This is a great place to live. I love it here and do not want to leave! I have made some friends for life. Get involved in the community here and enjoy all there is to offer. You will not regret living here!
Homeport NY
Sector New York
Date there~
December 2007 - June/July 2010
Weather~
All four seasons. So far the winters have been less mild than I expected. Not much snow, but still cold. I am from Florida so the summers were not as hot or humid. Fall and Spring are very nice! It does rain here a bit, but that just helps the grass and flowers grow!
Military facilities~
Small exchange - recently remodeled. MWR, gym, medical that is US Family health plan (you have to switch to it from Tri-care) but the doctors and staff are all awesome! Across the Verrazano Bridge is Fort Hamilton (Army) and they have a commissary, bowling alley, etc.
Medical~
US Family Health Plan office takes adults and children, also there is a pharmacy attached to this office. Very convenient.
Housing~
2 - 4 bedroom units. Floor plans available on the USCG website. Housing is mandatory, but you can request a waiver to live on the economy. Right now there is a sprinkler project going on, so housing is limited and you may be able to request housing on Fort Hamilton.
Shopping~
Target is new to the island, Staten Island mall, grocery stores close to the base. It is NYC so everything you could want you have it here.
Child Care/Schools~
There is a lot of on base child care by certified providers, as well as off base day care centers.
Adult Schools~
Several colleges within the NYC area.
Fun Activities~
There are way too many to list. Also the MWR puts together programs for trips upstate and out of the NYC area.
Additional Info~
This is a great place to live. I love it here and do not want to leave! I have made some friends for life. Get involved in the community here and enjoy all there is to offer. You will not regret living here!
Homeport NY
