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February 2, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

February is Black History Month. Celebrate at one or more of these special events, film screenings, exhibits and family … [Read More...]

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January 31, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

One of New York’s most storied landmarks, Grand Central Terminal, celebrates its 109th birthday on February 2nd … [Read More...]

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January 31, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet, including this week, with the NYC Restaurant Week meal … [Read More...]

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Black History Month Events NYC

February 2, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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February is Black History Month. Celebrate at one or more of these special events, film screenings, exhibits and family friendly events. Here are FREE and cheap suggestions. New York Public Library There are events and programs, recommended reading and blog posts, throughout … [Read More...]

NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Wednesday

February 2, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here’s the list for Wednesday. Be … [Read More...]

Free Museum Admisison Every Tuesday

February 1, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here’s the list for Tuesday. Be … [Read More...]

Celebrate Grand Central Terminal’s 109th Birthday With Throwback Prices

January 31, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

Grand Central Terminal 109th Birthday

One of New York’s most storied landmarks, Grand Central Terminal, celebrates its 109th birthday on February 2nd with  exclusive $1.09 and $19.13 shopping deals For one day only, prices are themed on GCT's birthday; $1.09 in recognition of 109 years-old and $19.13, … [Read More...]

Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week

January 31, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet, including this week, with the NYC Restaurant Week meal deals at 400+ top eateries and Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets and the $100 incentive for getting vaccinated all underway, and more. Get more NYC for less money … [Read More...]

Free Museum Admission Every Monday

January 31, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here's the list for Monday. Be sure … [Read More...]

Snow Day: Best Sledding Hills in NYC

January 28, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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It's a snow day.  Here are the best sledding hills in parks in all five boroughs. Dress warmly and take the kids to these popular sledding hills, including those designated by the NYC Dept. of Parks for Snow Day fun. Tips for keeping warm in extreme cold weather from … [Read More...]

Celebrate Lunar New Year With Virtual & In-Person Events

January 28, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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Lunar New Year celebrations are always popular in NYC, which has a huge Asian population, and many are virtual, including dance performances and cooking classes.  Parades, fireworks and other in-person festivities are back after a Pandemic pause in 2020, even as some events … [Read More...]

Lunar New Year FREE All-Day Virtual Events with Metropolitan Museum of Art

January 27, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with a full day of FREE virtual performances, workshops and other events sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, otherwise known as The Met. The Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout Asia, and throughout NYC via our strong Asian … [Read More...]

IHOP Happy Hour Meal Deals Every Day

January 27, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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For a limited time, IHOP is bringing back it's IHOPPY Hour meal deals starting at $6 every day and evening. From 3pm to 9pm daily, enjoy tasty discounts on several popular menu items, including entrées for $6 and snacks & sides for $4.   IHOP serves the daily … [Read More...]

JetBlue Airfare Sale: Seats from $39

January 27, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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Travel Deal: Once again, JetBlue is offering an airfare sale with the lure of one-way tickets as low as $39 tickets if you book by Feb. 1, for travel by March 31. The cheap seats are good for travel on all JetBlue routes into or out of JFK, LGA and EWR. So this is the time … [Read More...]

Restaurant Week Deals in Brooklyn

January 26, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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NYC Restaurant Week is back with great meal deals. Through Feb. 13, get two-course prix-fixed lunches for $29 or $39 or three-course prix-fixed dinners for $59. These Brooklyn restaurants in Williamsburg and Greenpoint are participating, some with both lunch and dinner, others … [Read More...]

Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI

January 26, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

The mountains await, and so does the bus to get you there and back without driving anything but your skis or snowboard. Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain and Catamount, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski … [Read More...]

NYC Restaurant Week Reservation Tips

January 25, 2022 By Evelyn Kanter

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NYC Restaurant Week, one of the best deals on the planet - is back with three weeks, not one, when you can dine at 350+ top restaurants offering special two-course prix-fixe lunches for $29 or $39 and three-course dinners for $49. Resaurant Week 2022 is through Feb. 13, and … [Read More...]

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