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...]
NYC Free: Census Awareness Program at Lincoln Center
Census 2020 affects all of us - in New York City and Nationwide, incuding because population affects money for such federal programs as funding for schools, even Congressional representation. Lincoln Center is building awareness for the importance of Census 2020 with a one-day Create-a-thon: Census 2020, calling on creative artists, social activists and the rest of us to help spread awareness … [Read more...]
NYC Free: IRS Tax Prep and Filing at NYPL
April 15th will be here before you know it. Once again in 2020, you can get FREE assistance with filing your taxes through April 15th at The New York Public Library (NYPL) neighborhood branches throughout Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, from AARP volunteers certified by the IRS. The FREE tax prep service is open to anybody, whether or not you are 50+ and eligible for AARP … [Read more...]
NYC Coffee & Tea Festival Discount Tickets
NYC Ticket Deals: Whether you drink them hot or iced, with sugar or cream, if coffee and/or tea are your daily essentials, sip and sample at the 15th Annual NYC Coffee & Tea Festival. We have discount tickets that are half off the walk-up price of $30-$35 admission. The annual festival offers two days of tastes and seminars the weekend of March 21/22, 2020, with more than 100 exhibitors … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Feb. 17-29
We are so lucky that New York City is filled with FREE and cheap things to do every month. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, put these events on your calendar to save money on enjoying NYC the last two weeks of February. Already underway are FREE events celebrating Black History Month, plus FREE events exploring the challenges of white nationalist violence and domestic terrorism, and … [Read more...]
34th St. News: K-Mart, The Pennsy are Closing
Attention K-Mart shoppers! 34th St. is about to undergo some massive changes, with the closing of K-Mart and The Pennsy food hall, both adjacent to Penn Station. The Pennsy will close first - on March 31, 2020 K-Mart, which has been open for 20 years, will close on May 4, 2020, putting more than 150 employees out of work. Closing The Pennsy puts dozens of food workers out of work, for … [Read more...]
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