National Lobster Day is Friday, September 25, but anytime is a great time for enjoying these tasty crustaceans, especially locations celebrating Lobster Week through Sept. 27 with specials. Chow down at one of the many locally owned and operated lobster outposts in NYC and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you prefer your lobster steamed … [Read more...] about National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
US Census Deadline is Sept. 30. Your Response Matters
Your response matters. It takes less than five minutes to fill out the Census form online or on the phone, and it will have an impact. Your response helps determine Federal funds for schools and school lunches, Medicare and Medicaid, the subway and road repairs, firefighters and other emergency services, programs to prevent child abuse, SNAP food stamp programs and more. You … [Read more...] about US Census Deadline is Sept. 30. Your Response Matters
What Seniors Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine
Flu is typically a mild illness for many people, but for older adults, especially those who chronic health conditions, the flu can be very serious. Covid-19, another virus closely related to the flu, also hits harder to older adults and those with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. So it's important for everybody, especially … [Read more...] about What Seniors Need to Know About the Flu Vaccine
NYC Free: Submerge Marine Science Festival
The annual SUBMERGE Marine Science Festival goes virtual this year, as so many events in NYC and nationwide have been doing. Join the Hudson River Park's River Project on Thursday, Sept. 24 for a full day of online presentations, science performances, Q&A sessions and more, designed to inspire science lovers of all ages. There's also a new new Student Vision … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Submerge Marine Science Festival
Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What You Can Visit Now & Soon in NYC & Nearby
Museums, botanical gardens, zoos and other attractions in NYC and the Tri-State area are open again, and more are opening in the coming weeks with timed-ticket reservation requirements. Many have reduced operating hours, and all require face masks, as required by both NYC and NY State. This is a great time for a NYC staycation, since without our beloved millions of tourists, … [Read more...] about Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What You Can Visit Now & Soon in NYC & Nearby
101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do Sept. 21-27
There are so many ways to enjoy New York City this week which ushers in Autumn, with more museums opening, a concert with Broadway stars honoring Frontline and Emergency Service workers, free seminars on voter's rights and criminal justice reform, a week of Puccini operas livestreamed by the Metropolitan opera, outdoor drive-in movies at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and … [Read more...] about 101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do Sept. 21-27
NYC Free: Climate Week 2020 Offers 500+ Virtual Events
It's time to save the planet. Climate Week NYC returns through Sept. 27, virtually this year, with around 500 FREE seminars, panels and online exhibits, even a climate-themed ballet, to learn how to be more eco-friendly when we travel or shop for food and clothing, and what we can do to make an impact on climate change at home and around the world. Normally, Climate … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Climate Week 2020 Offers 500+ Virtual Events
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
You've been busy this week. You always are. So here is our weekend roundup of the most popular reads, resources, deals and advice in case you missed anything. We've always been about saving you money with news of freebies and discounts, even more important in these difficult times. Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. That's our motto and we're sticking to … [Read more...] about Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
50 Free, Cheap & Virtual Things to Do This Weekend Sept. 18-20
Looking for something interesting and FREE or cheap to do in NYC this weekend? Where to begin. Enjoy a virtual concert by top Broadway stars, the list of NYC museums which have reopened keeps growing, there are outdoor movies at Flushing Meadow Corona Park, and more than 9,000 NYC restaurants are serving at sidewalk seating. And the Jewish New Year begins at sundown … [Read more...] about 50 Free, Cheap & Virtual Things to Do This Weekend Sept. 18-20
Krispy Kreme Times Square Now Open After Long Delay
The Krispy Kreme Times Square flagship store has finally opened after a yearlong delay. It's a is a one-of-a-kind doughnut theater, showcasing how the sweet treats are made, with a giant “glaze waterfall” that tumbles a sugary coating over freshly made donuts made around-the-clock, and a store where you can buy sweet treats, including a special Big Apple Donut. The … [Read more...] about Krispy Kreme Times Square Now Open After Long Delay
