Employee Incentives and Discounts

The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to be able to provide our employees with information regarding special discounts and offers.

This listing of discounts is provided for informational purposes and does not imply that the DOE endorses any particular product or service.


Transit/Travel 

  • Commuter Benefits Program 
    The City of New York Commuter Benefits Program offers employees a Commuter Card Plan via a payroll deduction. The Commuter Card is a stored value debit card linked to a special Transportation Spending Account secured by the City’s Transit Benefit provider, WageWorks. For more information on WageWorks and how to apply, click here.

  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines offers all current employees of New York City Department of Education a discount from NYC (JFK) to Hawaii. For more information, click here.

  • Affordable Travel of Orlando
    Affordable Travel of Orlando provides discounted theme park tickets to Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and many other Orlando area attractions.  Tickets are $2.00 to $30.00 depending on ticket quanitity and theme park.  Employees can also save up to 60% off select Orlando area hotels and home rentals.  Just use your NYCDOE log-in, "NYC," to book your vacation or purchase tickets by visiting www.orlandovacation.com/discounts or by calling toll-free 1-866-463-0412. 

  • Avis
    New York City DOE employees can save up to 25% on every rental whenever making a reservation.  In addition to special rates, employees are offered value-added discounts and the latest in technology, products and services.  Click here for more information. 

  • Budget
    New York City DOE employees can save up to 25% on every rental whenever making a reservation.  Click here for more information.

  • RentalCarPerks.com 
    New York City DOE employees can enjoy car rental discounts of up to 25% from industry leading car rental companies at thousands of city and airport locations nationwide. As an added bonus, DOE employees are eligible for special offers including dollars off, free rental days and free upgrades - all in addition to discounted car rental rates. Please visit RentalCarPerks.com to sign-up (only name and e-mail address required) or for more details.

  • Wyndam Hotel Group
    New York City DOE employees can save up to 20% a night off of the Best Available Rate at nearly 7,000 Wyndham Hotel Group Hotels around the world.  Brands include:  Wyndham Hotels, Wyndham Grand Collection, Days Inn, Ramada, TRYP by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Hawthorn Suites, Baymont Inns & Suites, Night Hotels, Howard Johnson, Microtel, Super 8, Knights Inn, Travelodge, Wingate, and Dream Hotels.

    Discount offers must be booked in advanced.  Click here for more information.


Office and Print Services

  • FedEx Kinko's
    As a thank you for your commitment to educating our children, FedEx Kinko’s Office and Print Center offers teachers, professors, faculty and staff members 15% off on most products and services at participating FedEx Kinko’s nationwide. Visit FedEx Kinko's DOE Web site for more information.


Computer, Equipment and Software   

  • Dell 
    Dell offers discounts (of up to 30% off) on all personal PCs, and select configurations of Dell consumer PCs. Visit www.dell.com/nycdoe/epp for more information and to order online. To order by phone, call 1-800-695-8133 and mention Member ID# KS29290389 in order to receive the discount.

    Please note: If you find a better deal on a Dell product on the http://www.dell.com home website, call 1-800-695-8133 to receive your best price guarantee. Also, remember to ask the Dell sales representative if there are any additional promotions when making your purchase.

  • Apple
    All New York City DOE employees, faculty and staff receive up to a 10% discount on all Apple equipment including MacBook, iMac, MacPro, MacBook Pro and Mac Minis. Academic pricing is also available on software sold through the online store. To take advantage of these discounts, call 1-800-MY APPLE (800-692-7753) or click here for more information.

  • Epson
    Click here to view the Epson Partner Purchase program and program features.
     
  • Lenovo
    Lenovo is now offering discounts on all products to DOE employees, faculty and staff.  Please visit http://www.lenovo.com/NYCDOEEPP to view the latest Android Tablets, All-in-One Desktops and award winning ThinkPad laptops.  Representatives are available to answer your questions and assist with order placement at 1-877-222-6426 Ext. 3077.


Cell Phone Service

  • T-Mobile
    T-Mobile offers exclusive savings, monthly service discounts, waived activation fees, and free shipping.  Click here for more information.
  • AT&T
    AT&T offers discounts to New York City DOE employees. Click here for more information.

  • Sprint/Nextel
    Sprint is proud to offer monthly discounts to New York City DOE employees and family! Visit http://www.sprint.com/nycdoe for more information.

  • Verizon
    Verizon Wireless, the nation's largest 3G provider, is delighted to announce discounts for DOE employees. For further details, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/getdiscounts to learn more about the offerings available to all New York City employees.
    - 19% discount off monthly access on all plans $34.99 or higher
    - 25% discount off accessories that come with either a one-year or lifetime warranty
    To enroll, submit the Verizon Employee Enrollment Form. Include proof of employment (a copy of your DOE-issued ID card or a copy of a pay stub and driver's license).  Fax the cover sheet, form, and proof of employment to 1- 800-711-7788.  Click here for more discount offers.

Wellness

  • New York Sports Club
    Passport Membership: access to all clubs at all times of the day, all group exercise classes and club amenities. Monthly rates are $59 with a one-time $79 joining fee. New membership is for one year, and all New York City DOE employees, spouse/domestic partners and children at least 14 years of age are eligible (proof of residence is required). DOE rates are only available online by visiting http://www.companiesgetfit.com/ and using your DOE-issued e-mail address.  

  • Crunch Gym
    Crunch offers New York City DOE employees discounted membership rates as well as a three day complimentary pass (some restrictions apply).  For more information on the rates, membership, complimentary three day pass, classes and locations, click here

    To find the Crunch location nearest you, visit www.crunch.com. If you have additional questions, please contact Amy Hart at ahart@crunch.com or by phone at (212) 993-0340.

                
  • Gold's Gym
    Gold's Gym offers all New York City DOE employees discounted membership rates at two of its locations (Crossbay Boulevard in Howard Beach and Livingston Street in Brooklyn). This offer includes a Gold's Gym membership for only a $150 initiation fee and $36.44 per month or a $98 initiation fee and $46.86 per month. For more information, call (718) 845-4653.

  • New York Health & Racquet Club (NYHRC)
    NYHRC now offers all New York City DOE employees, spouse/domestic partners, and DOE retirees a great way to stay fit and healthy!

    Qualifying employees may now enroll for a discounted membership of only $75.00 per month with no initiation fee or enrollment fees (there is a minimum 6 month commitment required).

    Membership features include a variety of daily classes,  includes a variety of daily classes, sports facilities, pool, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, eucalyptus room and pay services including personal training, babysitting, court time, and massage. Membership also entitles you access to all 10 NYHRC locations.

    To enroll or to find club locations go to http://workfit.nyhrc.com. For more information or to receive a week pass contact: Franklin Rice at (212) 220-0733 or via email at frice@nyhrc.com.


Cultural

  • TheaterMania
    Broadway, Off B’way, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Comedy, Dance, Drama, Concerts and More for only $4.50 a ticket.  How?  Theaters and producers need to fill up seats with excellent, attentive audiences to help build buzz and word of mouth.  TheaterMania’s Gold Club proudly offers DOE employees an exclusive 40% discount to join:  $59 for the entire year! (regularly $99).  For more information, and to join, log on to https://www.theatermania.com/gold/partner/NYCDOE/

  • Theater Development Fund 
    Theatre Development Fund provides New York City DOE employees access to hundreds of Broadway, Off Broadway, music and dance productions each year for only $11 to $41 a ticket. Additionally, TDF's "Off-Off@$9" program features dozens of Off-Off Broadway productions available to you for only $9 a ticket. Full-time DOE employees are invited to join the more than 80,000 theatre lovers who get the best deals through TDF. To apply, call (212) 912-9770 or visit http://www.tdf.org/application.

  • Barclays Center Events
    The Barclays Center offers discounts to DOE employees on a variety of events, including Brooklyn Nets games.  Click here for more information. 

Education

  • Atlas Test Prep 
    Atlas Test Prep is offering Department of Education employees an educator’s discount for SAT or ACT group courses and private tutoring. Get a discount on your child’s preparation. Click here for more information. 

  • Compass Test Prep
    Compass Test Prep is offering Department of Education employees an educator's discount for GRE, GMAT, or LSAT group courses and private tutoring.  Get a discount on your child's preparation.  Click here for more information.

  • Fluent City is proud to offer 15% off all group language classes for DOE employees, faculty and staff. Take advantage of French, Spanish,Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Chinese classes throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn and learn a fun, valuable classroom skill. Weekday, weeknight and weekend sessions are offered. Pick any 20-hour class listed on fluentcity.com and email hey@fluentcity.com using your DOE email account for the discount code! 

Newspapers

  • New York Times
    The New York Time s offers up to 50% off the normal subscription cost on home delivery of The New York Times for K-12 teachers. To enroll, current subscribers and new subscribers should call 1-800-NY-TIMES.

  • Wall Street Journal
    The Wall Street Journal offers up to 50% off the normal subscription cost on the online and print editions of The Wall Street Journal for K-12 teachers and librarians. Educators are offered an academic year subscription of 36 weeks. To enroll, current subscribers and new subscribers should call 1-800-975-8602 or visit http://www.wsj.com/prof.


Financial Services

  • Free Checking Accounts
    New York City employees paid through direct deposit are eligible for free checking accounts at a variety of participating banks.


Insurance

Aflac is now offering supplemental insurance at the payroll rate to NYC Department of Education. Aflac insurance policies are not intended to replace or change your major medical coverage or other insurance currently available through the NYC Department of Education. For more information about Aflac's products and services, visit the Aflac website.

Retail

 

  • CityStore
    City employees receive a 20% discount on books, gifts, and collectables. Visit NYC.gov/CityStore to order online or visit the Citystore at 1 Centre Street - North Plaza (Manhattan Municipal Building). City employee identification required.  Click here for more information on discount offers.   

  • Ann Taylor LOFT
    LOFT Loves Teachers... and has something just for you! Members of LOFT Loves Teachers, our free program for educators, receive 15% off every time you shop at a LOFT store. Visit http://www.loftlovesteachers.com/ for complete program details.
     
  • J. Crew
    At J. Crew, teachers are VIPs. Just bring your school ID to any J.Crew retail or factory location and receive an exclusive 15% OFF every time you shop. (It's even better than summer vacation.)*
    For store locations, visit jcrew.com.

    *Discount is valid only in J.Crew retail and factory stores and cannot be honored online at jcrew.com. Offer cannot be combined with any other special discounts or promotions or applied to alterations, previous purchases or to the purchase of gift cards.

  • Banana Republic
    Through the Style 101 program, Banana Republic offers a 15% discount every day to students and teachers at stores in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. School identification required.

  • 1800Flowers.com® and 1800Baskets.com® 
    All New York City DOE employees, faculty & staff receive 20% off (some restrictions apply) on flowers and a selection of gifts including plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, and confections. For more information, click here. To place an order go to www.1800flowers.com or www.1800baskets.com  and use the promotion code "DOE" during check out, or call 1-800-FLOWERS (1-800-356-9377) and give the code to the Gift Advisor.