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...]
NYC Weekend: What to Do Virtually & Free
Because nearly everything in NYC is shut down by the Coronavirus pandemic, we are suspending our usual list of weekend events. Instead, here's a virtual and streaming collection to see Broadway stars perform, visit a NYC museum, attend the Met opera, check out books from the library, even worship at a religious service - all FREE and all from the comfort of your home. Several NYC museums … [Read more...]
Kusama Show at NYBG Postponed to Spring 2021
Sad news for the fans of the queen of polka dots. The eagerly awaited Kusama exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden has been postponed for one year, until Spring 2021. KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature was to have opened on May 9, 2020 and tickets had been been selling briskly. As with other events large and small in NYC, this is yet another victim of the Coronavirus pandemic. See our full list … [Read more...]
Rockefeller Center Virtual Happy Hour Art Party
Join the Rockefeller Center Virtual Happy Hour Art Party featuring a NYC artist who will turn photos you submit into artwork while you watch, and send you a digital copy, all FREE. It's a new event each Friday from 5pm to 6m with illustrator Angelicaa Hicks, to help us cope with being shut in, and end the virtual work week with some virtual fun.. Rockefeller Center has a long history of … [Read more...]
How to Plan Virtual Seder, Free Hagaddahs
Passover 2020 begins at sundown next Wednesday, April 8th, but don't wait until then to plan a virtual Seder to replace the traditional family get-together during these days of stay-at-home rules. Here are FREE resources for holiday recipes, greeting cards, downloadable Hagaddahs and tips for FaceTime or Zoom seders for this annual celebration of freedom and hope. Send FREE greetings to … [Read more...]
NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
Published March 12 - Latest Update Apr. 3 @8am NYC has a 24-hour COVID-19 hotline available at: (888) 364-3065 for up-to-date information. 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. Please do not call 911 unless it is a life-and-death emergency. 911 is overloaded. New Jersey has a … [Read more...]
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