100 Things to Do in New York City Before You Die is the newest guidebook by NYC on the Cheap Editor Evelyn Kanter. Meet me at the FAD Market at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, on Sat., June 22nd, where I'm joining the best local crafts makers and talking about the greatest city on the planet. I'll be autographing books, too. FAD Market is FREE, of course. 100 Things to Do in New York … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Shred Fest 2019 Document Shredding
Shredding update: NYC Shred Day FREE document shredding event in Manhattan on June 20. Every two seconds someone’s identity is stolen, and 16.7 million Americans were victimized by identity fraud last year, and shredding personal and sensitive documents is one of the best ways to protect yourself from identity theft. Now that you've filed your taxes, it's time to shred documents … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Outdoor Movies in Manhattan
Who says NYC has to be expensive? One of the great joys of summer in NYC is all the FREE events, including FREE outdoor movie screenings in NYC parks, gardens and other outdoor spaces. Here is a list of scheduled screenings in Manhattan, on different nights of the week, now through September. Unless otherwise noted, outdoor film screenings are at sunset or just after … [Read more...]
Krispy Kreme Opening Store in Times Square
Krispy Kreme is opening a 24/7 flagship store in Times Square, complete with a "glaze waterfall" that tumbles a sugary coating over freshly made donuts made around-the-clock. it's the latest national brand to open a showcase store in Times Square, which is increasingly becoming the urban mall of America, thanks to (or no thanks to) increasingly high rents driving out local businesses in … [Read more...]
NYCOTC Best of the Week
You've been busy this week. So 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. Our motto is Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. Here's the Top Ten of the … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 14-16
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-June weekend that includes Father's Day, including your last chance to visit MOMA before it closes, and more. Nearly everything we suggest is FREE and family-friendly, so you can enjoy more NYC for less money. That's the NYC on the Cheap motto - get more NYC for less money. There's so much to see … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Kars4Kids
The catchy jingle is on radio and TV almost non-stop. You've heard it so often over the years that you know it by heart. But Kars4Kids gets low ratings from charity watchdogs, and investigated by the Attorneys-General of several states, for its costly advertising and for "disguising the purpose" of donations. Kars4Kids does not mention in its ads or on its website that donations are to … [Read more...]
Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
One of the best things to do on a sunny spring or summer day is a picnic in the park. Here are the 7 best picnic spots in Central Park, whether you bring your own food or purchase take-out at one of the local cafes. Just be sure to clean up after yourself and help keep the park clean. Great Lawn Everybody's favorite picnic area, especially for the free annual concerts by the New York … [Read more...]
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