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| Kids and teens age eighteen and less are getting amnesty from overdue books, CDs and DVDs — and the late fines that go with them — from the New York Public Library. This special amnesty program is through Halloween, October 31st. No tricks — and a treat for the more than 140,000 NYC school [...]  The first Trader Joe’s in Staten Island opens on Friday, October 7th, at 2385 Richmond Avenue in the New Springfield section. It’s the first Staten Island location for the chain known for its additive-free and organic products, fair trade coffee, reasonable prices and friendly staff. The store opens at 8 .m. with a [...] Kids and teens age eighteen and less are getting amnesty from overdue books, CDs and DVDs — and the late fines that go with them — from the New York Public Library. This special amnesty program is through Halloween, October 31st. No tricks — and a treat for the more than 140,000 NYC school [...] So much happening this Labor Day Weekend that’s free, frugal or otherwise cheap. Take a deep breath. Saturday – Roosevelt Island — The Incredibles screens for free outdoors on Roosevelt Island at Firefighters Field Staten Island — Staten Island Food Truck Summerfest at Midland Beach (Daily through Monday, Sept. 5) Lincoln Center — Opera [...] The Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks is the biggest free Fourth of July celebration in NYC, even the entire United States. But not the only one. Here are free, frugal and other cheap ways to celebrate the Independence Day weekend throughout the Big Apple – Street fairs – USO Sixth Avenue Summerfest — Sixth [...] Saturday, June 25th — Join thousands of people across the U.S. in joining hands to support clean energy solutions and better transportation choices. The event also is to demonstrate solidarity against expanded offshore drilling, by holding hands in a human chain along scenic stretches of beach and inland landmarks. There are nearly 200 events [...] Sleep in NYC parks with the Urban Rangers Sleeping in the park overnight is not recommended, unless you are part of the annual Urban Rangers family camping program. On Friday and Saturday nights in July and August, families can sleep under the stars in NYC parks in all five boroughs, including Central [...]
The Tale of Flutterby and Piggle is the name of an interactive play, with puppets and music, explains why insects, including butterflies, are the coolest creatures around. The play is being performed at various branches of the New York Public Library part of the 100th birthday celebration of the iconic and world-famous main branch NYPL building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd St. It’s free, fun, and for ages five and older. The performances are presented by the Central Park Zoo Wildlife Theatre. I’m glad to see the word ‘flutterby’ in the title of a story for children — that’s what my own daughter called butterflies when she was three or four years old and got the real word tongue-twisted, and I really think that’s a better name for them. Here’s the schedule for the free performances at NYPL branches in June and July:
See July schedule on the next page — Free, frugal, and cheap fun are the orders for the day in NYC this first full day of the Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a round-up of events and activities to enjoy NYC on the Cheap today – NYC Fleet Week 2011 continues — click here for the full weekend schedule 9 a.m. – 6 [...] Peaceful Places NYC travel guidebook by Evelyn Kanter for residents, visitors It’s just what we all need after the stress of April 15th tax day we just survived. Peaceful Places New York City is your guide to more than 100 of the most tranquil, serene spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. [...] Today: Join the American Red Cross on Saturday, March 19, 2011, to learn basic life-saving CPR and first aid. This is a nationwide event, with programs throughout the USA, in honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Because being prepared in an emergency can help safe a life. If you recall, many of the bystanders in [...] NYC Free and Frugal $1.99 app from iTunes store It may be the best $1.99 bargain on the planet. NYC Free and Frugal is the newest app for the iPhone, iPad and iTouch, just pubished and avialable for download on the iTunes store. NYC Free and Frugal information on more than 100 cheap [...] |
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