There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and October is no different, especially if you like all the FREE Halloween events - both for families and for adults only - and the red carpet opening of the new Nordstrom flagship store on West 57th St and the re-opening of the expanded MOMA.. Some events require advance registration to … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Bike Map App for Safe Riding
Ride safely with the official NYC Bike Map App. Download Ride for FREE to your phone. The app lets you zoom in, zoom out, find a route or a bike shop, all from your phone. But please do this only before you start your ride or after you finish it. Absolutely not during your ride. Distracted riding is as dangerous as distracted driving. Especially now in fall weather, when … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
You've been busy this week, as you are every 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. Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. That's our motto … [Read more...]
Best German Restaurants for Oktoberfest or Any Time
Oktoberfest or any time of year, NYC's German restaurants offer great brats and other traditional German food from schnitzel to sauerbraten, great beer and wine, and great ambiance. So prosit and mahlzeit at one or more of these delicious and friendly destinations for food and drink and fun. NYCOTC Publisher/Editor Evelyn Kanter is the NYC-born offspring of two German immigrants, one … [Read more...]
Where to Get Free Flu Shots in NYC
The 2019/2020 winter flu season is about to get underway, so beat the rush and get a flu shot now while supplies are still available, and protect yourself from the misery and the medical bills. Here's where to get FREE or cheap flu shots in New York City. Medical insurance coverage for flu shots Under the federal Affordable Care Act - also called Obamacare - insurance plans created after … [Read more...]
Best Restaurants Inside NYC Museums
Sometimes art and culture makes you hungry, especially if you spend a chunk of the day exploring one or more of NYC's world-class museums. So it's good to know that NYC museum restaurants are becoming serious draws of their own, even earning Michelin stars. Here's our list of a dozen museum restaurants and cafes that exhibit great taste on your plate. Maxim's at The Norm Take the NYC … [Read more...]
Best NYC Candy Stores
Halloween or any time, including for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and other sweet occasions, these NYC candy shops are a treat for inexpensive choices. That includes such vintage favs as Cracker Jacks, Mallo Cups and Chuckles. Even better, the selection is far more interesting than overpriced pre-packaged supermarket and drugstore bags - and prices are usually less, too. Here are the … [Read more...]
Get Comp Tickets to Shows, Events, Cruises
Get aboard the Comp Train to get FREE tickets to shows and concerts, sports events, foodie and art events, party cruises and more, in New York City and in cities nationwide. If you don't live in NYC or aren't visiting soon, there are Comp Train freebies to shows and events nationwide, including nearby Philadelphia and Boston, plus Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Denver, Chicago and more … [Read more...]
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