I did my A & P's at the American Airman School at the Francis.S.Gabreski Airport on Long Island,NY as well circa 1998.
It was certainly not a school,but a facility for getting your A & P's quickly.May have changed now,can only hope so
My advice to you is read all the theory books before you get there and you should be able to do all the theory exams in the one day.Then spend the next day doing the practical & oral prep,and then on the third day actually do your prac with the examiner.If you work on heavy jets currently,expect a rough time,but I am sure you will pass without too much hestitation.The bloke is a first rate kn0b,but just remember what you are there for.
A & Ps are really quite easy compared to most other exams I have done.And if I can pass them,then 99% of the industry can too.
If you want more info,then PM me.