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January 16, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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This weekend roundup of our top posts of the week is just in case you missed anything.  NYCOTC has always been about saving you money with news of freebies and discounts, even more important in these difficult times - which is why you made our post about 15-35 cent menu … [Read More...]

51 Free, Cheap & Virtual Things to Do This Weekend

January 15, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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There's a lot to do in NYC this holiday weekend, including events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., FREE museum admission  and more. The weather is supposed to be in sunny an in the 30s, so it's a great opportunity to get outdoors, including t having a … [Read More...]

Best Events Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

January 14, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, Jan 18th, with many FREE, cheap and virtual events celebrating his life and goals of racial equality and justice, including concerts, art exhibits, films, and more.  35th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. This event is … [Read More...]

McDonald’s Throwback Thursdays: 15-35 Cent Items

January 13, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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McDonald's is celebrating its role as part of the American landscape with Throwback Thursdays, when you can get favorite items like fries or a shake for old-fashioned prices of 15, 20, 25  or 35 cents. The cheap eats promotion is for six Thursdays only, Jan. 14 to Feb. … [Read More...]

Jewish Film Festival 2021 at Lincoln Center is Virtual

January 13, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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The 30th New York Jewish Film Festival features documentaries, dramas and romcoms about the Jewish experience around the world, including about inter-racial friendship, food, immigration, hope, grief and resilience. As always, you do not have to be Jewish to enjoy … [Read More...]

Broadway Honors Those We Lost in 2020

January 13, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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Broadway Remembers is a moving new video to honor the memory of those the Broadway community lost in 2020.  The sad list includes Tony Award winners, Tony nominees and others from both sides of the curtain - dancers and choreographers, actors and scenic designers, singers … [Read More...]

Fast Food Deals & Discounts for Mid-January

January 12, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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Times continue to be tough these days for many of us, so it's good to know that there are meal deals around. Start 2021 with these discounts from fast food and fast casual chains, plus some new menu items to tempt your tastebuds.  We update this list several times each … [Read More...]

Coronavirus Symptoms & What To Do If You Are Sick

January 12, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Some have no symptoms, others suffer seriously enough to be hospitalized. This  information is from the NYC Government website, which we are sharing again because … [Read More...]

101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week

January 11, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet, including mid-January week. Get more NYC for less money with FREE museum admission, FREE financial seminars and trivia contests, a FREE discussion about presidential power with top legal and political experts, a … [Read More...]

Where to Get a FREE Covid Vaccination in NYC

January 11, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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New York City is ramping up Covid vaccinations with new hubs open 24/7, by appointment only, at least one in each borough.   Additional community centers also are opening, along with  pharmacies and walk-in clinics receiving supplies. Vaccinations are FREE. … [Read More...]

Best FREE Online Workouts to Motivate You

January 8, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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Since our mental health is connected to our physical well-being, these FREE online and video workouts will help motivate you in 2021 whether or not you are avoiding the gym.   Televised workouts have been around since the 1950s, when The Jack LaLanne Show first began on a … [Read More...]

Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI

January 7, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

Your chariot awaits! Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and riders can board busses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens … [Read More...]

NYC Free: Black Comic Book Festival 2021 is Virtual

January 7, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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The annual Black Comic Book Festival returns in January, this time virtually, and expanded from two days to four, all celebrating the rich tradition of Black comix with FREE panel discussions, film screenings, exhibit tables with top comic creators, comic book giveaways for kids … [Read More...]

Cheap Eats: Best NYC Ramen Shops

January 6, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

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Baby, it's cold outside.  Winter chill and snow always makes us think about warming up with soup. For many of us, that means Ramen, the traditional Japanese staple with many variations and many outposts for a cheap meal.  Here are ten of the best ramen shops in … [Read More...]

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This weekend roundup of our top posts of the week is just in case you missed anything.  NYCOTC has always been … [Read More...]

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Where to Get a FREE Covid Vaccination in NYC

January 11, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

New York City is ramping up Covid vaccinations with new hubs open 24/7, by appointment only, at least one in each … [Read More...]

Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI

January 7, 2021 By Evelyn Kanter 

Your chariot awaits! Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain … [Read More...]

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