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...]
NYC Historic LGBTQ Sites
Show your pride at these historic NYC sites which played such an integral part in the revolution for civil rights and equality for the LGBTQ community in NYC, nationwide and even worldwide. June 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the uprising at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village which started it all, when activists fought back against harassment and discrimination, including by 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...]
Bloomsday on Broadway 2019
The annual Bloomsday on Broadway event, celebrating the timeless poetry and prose of James Joyce, is on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16th on the UWS. This year features a special nod to the father-figures and longing sons in the works of James Joyce. Bloomsday on Broadway celebrates Joycean language, life, and love with readings of his works by Broadway and Off-Broadway stars, interspersed … [Read more...]
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is June 15 and the official start of the season for enjoying these tasty crustaceans. Chow down at one of New York City's locally owned and operated lobster outposts in all five boroughs, and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you prefer your lobster steamed or in tucked in a roll, here's where to find your lobster : Luke's Lobster Now … [Read more...]
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