Passover 2020 begins at sundown next Wednesday, April 8th, but don't wait until then to plan a virtual Seder to replace the traditional family get-together during these days of stay-at-home rules. Here are FREE resources for holiday recipes, greeting cards, downloadable Hagaddahs and tips for FaceTime or Zoom seders for this annual celebration of freedom and hope. Send FREE greetings to … [Read more...]
NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
Published March 12 - Latest Update Apr. 1 @1pm NYC has a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline available at: (888) 364-3065 for up-to-date information. If you are part of an at-risk population such as a senior or immuno-compromised and want testing, call (844) NYC-4NYC, or call 311. Please do not call 911 unless it is a life-and-death emergency. 911 is overloaded. New … [Read more...]
NYC Update: Gov’t Resources for Help
If you've lost your job and worried about paying your rent or utility bills, a small business worried about paying your employees, exhibiting symptoms or Covid-19, or just need somebody to talk to, these NYC and NY State resources, including hotlines, will help us all survive these stressful, even lonely, days. First and most important, do not call 911 unless it is a life and death … [Read more...]
Passport Card is Alternative for Airline Travel
Even though you are not traveling right now because of stay-at-home rules to prevent spreading Coronavirus, this might be a good time to apply for a Passport Card to use when we can resume travel. It's a little known alternative to the full US Passport, can be used instead of a driver's license that does not comply with new ID rules, and it's easy to get by mail. It's also valid for ten … [Read more...]
NYC Update: How to Enjoy NYC Parks Virtually
NYC has the greatest parks on the planet, and you can visit them virtually any time while you are observing stay at home rules to help prevent the spread of this horrible disease. Join in for live park tours, meditation and fitness classes, gardening and houseplant care programs and activities for kids with the Urban Park Rangers and gardeners. There's also a live hawk cam and a live … [Read more...]
NYC Update: Helping Restaurants
With restaurants and bars closed except for delivery, and many restaurants shut entirely, tens of thousands of NYC restaurant workers are out of work, and can't wait weeks for money to pay the bills via NY State unemployment or the federal stimulus package. Here's what the NYC restaurant industry is doing to help, and how you can help support - literally - your favorite waiter, waitress, … [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. We've always been about saving you money and enjoying more NYC for less money with free museum admission, discount tickets and other freebies and deals. Now, we're also about staying safe and healthy in the greatest city on the planet. Since you are home this weekend to limit exposure … [Read more...]
NYC Weekend: What to Do Virtually & Free
Because nearly everything in NYC is shut down by the Coronavirus pandemic, we are suspending our usual list of weekend events. Instead, here's a virtual and streaming collection to see Broadway stars perform, visit a NYC museum, attend the Met opera, check out books from the library, even worship at a religious service - all FREE and all from the comfort of your home. Stay home, stay safe … [Read more...]
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