These are tough times for all of us, especially those without a regular paycheck. New York City has extended the free meal program for children to anybody who needs a meal, with more than 400 Meal Hubs throughout the city to pick up a "grab and go" packages of healthy meals for breakfast or lunch, or both. No one will be turned away, and no registration or ID is … [Read more...]
Holy Week Virtual Services
These are difficult days for all of us, limited to celebrating Passover, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Ramadan without traditional family gatherings and communal worship services due to stay-at-home restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here is a resource for virtual non-denominational Christian services, the World's Largest Virtual Passover Seder, and a FREE Easter Sunday concert … [Read more...]
NYC Update: Grocery Delivery Guide
There are long lines waiting to get into NYC supermarkets and grocery stores, even during the dedicated early morning shopping hours for seniors and immuno-compromised. It's prompting more of us to order delivery, which is also straining deliveries directly from stores, and also from the national delivery companies. Here is a guide to delivery of groceries, meal kits, prepared meals, … [Read more...]
NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
NYC has a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline for up to date information. Call (888) 364-3065. If you are part of an at-risk population such as a senior or immuno-compromised and want testing, call (844) NYC-4NYC, or call 311. New Jersey has a dedicated website for Covid-19 updates. www.covid19.nj.gov. New Yorkers in need can get FREE MEALS at more than 400 locations. Find a … [Read more...]
Last Minute Passover Prep Including Virtual Seders
Passover 2020 begins at sundown Wed., April 8th. These last minute Passover preparations include a family virtual Seder tips to replace the traditional gathering during these days of stay-at-home rules, joining the world's largest virtual seder, and downloadable Hagaddahs to replace the treasured family heirlooms for this annual celebration of freedom and hope. Here are FREE resources for … [Read more...]
NYC Update: Scams to Avoid Now
An emergency such as the Coronavirus pandemic brings out the best in most of us, and - unfortunately - the worst in others. The bad guys are in overdrive, taking advantage of the headlines to prey on the frightened and the unsuspecting. Beware of Coronavirus scams and stimulus payment scams by email or telephone, and scammers who show up at your doorstep. Beware of scams about … [Read more...]
How to Apply for Unemployment & Food Stamps
For the first time, self-employed, freelancers, Independent contractors and other members of the so-called "gig" economy can apply for unemployment in NYC, NY State and nationwide, the same as full-time employees who have been laid off or furloughed by the Coronavirus pandemic. It's an important part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus relief package enacted by Congress. It's a huge win … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Here is our weekend round-up of top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything. We've always been about saving you money with news of NYC freebies and discounts. Now, we're about staying safe and healthy in the greatest city on the planet. Since you are home this weekend to limit exposure to Coronavirus, here are some good reads, deals and advice. Get more NYC for … [Read more...]
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