This is one of the deadliest times of the year. Defective lighting, including frayed electrical cords and plugs, and overloaded outlets, cause almost half of all Christmas tree fires. Both real trees and artificial trees pose a fire risk. These tips for Christmas tree safety from New York's Finest, FDNY will help keep it safe for you and your loved ones. See Also Where to buy … [Read more...]
Kids Night on Broadway Free Tickets to Shows
Tickets are on sale now for Kids' Night on Broadway, the annual event when kids ages 18 and under can see top family-friendly Broadway shows for FREE when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Participating family-friendly shows include The Lion King, Aladdin, Frozen, Mean Girls, Wicked and To Kill a Mockingbird. Kids' Night on Broadway 2020 is Tues., Feb. 25, 2020, and some tickets include … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Your weekend briefing, because you have been busy this week, as you are every week. 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 NYC with free museum admission, free and cheap tickets to events, and other freebies and deals. You are such a frugal bunch of followers, already enjoying holiday freebies … [Read more...]
What to Do Free & Cheap This Weekend in NYC
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this first full weekend in December, including FREE tree lighting ceremonies, FREE holiday light shows and train shows, and MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train rides. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. Everything on NYC on the Cheap is family … [Read more...]
Staying Safe as a Car Service Passenger
Uber reports there were more than 3,000 sexual assaults against passengers in the USA in 2018. And dozens of women are suing Lyft, claiming they had been sexually assauted during rides. Here is how to stay safe with any car service, including Uber, Lyft, Via, especially solo female passengers and anyone traveing late at night. Car Service Safety Tips In addition to the sexual assaults, … [Read more...]
Discount Ticket Deals for NYC Holiday Shows
'Tis the season to be jolly, and enjoy yourself at one or more of these holiday shows and concerts, circus and ballet, all at special discount prices, including comp tickets and half-off box office prices. Buy tickets soonest to get the dates and seats of your choice for shows including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, the Big Apple Circus, and the first-ever Cirque du Soleil Christmas … [Read more...]
Free Museum Admission First Weekend of Month
Saving your money for a winter vacation or holiday shopping? Then take advantage of FREE museum admission on the first full weekend of each month and on the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each month. Add these "firsts" to add to your monthly NYC "to do" list, and enjoy FREE museum admission this first full weekend of the new month in New York City. FREE admission … [Read more...]
Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
If the weekend storm has you thinking about skiing or snowboarding, you are in luck. The slopes near NYC are open and so are the shuttles to get you there. Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Gore and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and snowboarders can board … [Read more...]
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