There's a wonderful world underwater. If you ever thought about visiting it, you can learn the basics of scuba diving right here in New York City at one of the dive shops which offer both lessons and dive trips - as I did. The basics are taught in classroom sessions or online, and in local indoor swimming pools. The next step is to get PADI or NAUI certified on your next trip to the … [Read more...]
Kusama Show at NYBG Tickets Go on Sale
The exhibit opens in May, but you should get advance tickets for what is surely to be a show that will make us all go dotty. KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature is a major exhibition by the internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, with sculptures and paintings throughout the New York Botanical Garden, indoors and out, including one of her famous infinity mirror rooms. Some of the works on … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Tax Preparation Services
Scam Alert: April 15 will be here before you know it. NYC is one of the few cities with a Bill of Rights regarding tax preparation services. Protect yourself from fraud, identity theft, and unnecessary costs by knowing your rights, which includes receiving a copy of the rules before beginning any discussion with a tax preparation service. These are smart rules to follow anywhere, even if … [Read more...]
IHOP Free Pancakes Support Charities for Sick Kids
Get FREE pancakes all day tomorrow at IHOP's 15th annual National Pancake Day, Feb. 25, 2020, and support charities for sick and injured children. Get a FREE short stack of the chain's signature buttermilk pancakes in the hope you will donate what the meal would have cost, or more, to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, Shriners Hospital for Children, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Here is our weekend round-up of the top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything It's about saving money and enjoying more NYC for less money with free museum admission, free and cheap tickets to events, and other freebies and deals, and more in the greatest city on the planet. You are such a frugal bunch of followers, and we love you for it. Get more NYC for less money with … [Read more...]
What to Do Free & Cheap This Weekend
Your weekend plans begin here, with a dozen or so FREE and cheap things to do this late February weekend and the end of Spring Break for many families. This weekend includes the last chance to see several popular family-friendly shows and exhibits before they close. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. Everything on NYC … [Read more...]
Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but in here it's so delightful at these NYC rooftop bars where you can soak up skyline views and stay warm via tempered glass walls, roofs, space heaters, cozy blankets, even private igloos. Go early enough to enjoy the sunset, and be prepared for cocktail prices that are lofty, too, around $15 each, or more. It's a good idea to call first to make sure … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Kars4Kids
If you are thinking about donating your car for a tax credit before April 15, think carefully before you donate to a heavily-advertised group which may not be what it seems. Kars4Kids gets low ratings from charity watchdogs for its costly advertising and for "disguising the purpose" of donations, and has been investigated by the Attorneys-General of several states The catchy jingle is on … [Read more...]
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