With an estimated 16 million members, Starbucks Rewards is one of the largest food & drink loyalty programs, and it's making membership shine a little brighter for one week. This week, Starbucks celebrates its Starbucks Rewards members with the return of Star Days — a week of exclusive offers and many ways to earn even more Stars towards FREE favorites. Here’s what’s in … [Read more...] about Starbucks Star Days With Bonus Offers
101+ FREE & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week
There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet, including this mid-October week, including FREE museum admission and new museum exhibits, FREE financial seminars, and more. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. NOTE - In accordance with the NYC vaccine requirement, visitors ages 12 and older must … [Read more...] about 101+ FREE & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week
Best NYC Carousels in all 5 Boroughs
The famous Central Park Carousel has reopened after an 18-month Pandemic shutdown, a good time to remind everybody that every NYC borough has at least one carousel. Carousels have been popular since the 1780s, when they were pulled by horses or mules, and they are still magical today for riders of any age. Nearly all NYC carousels are historic gems with old-fashioned calliope … [Read more...] about Best NYC Carousels in all 5 Boroughs
Getting Around NYC: Guide to Transit Options
Getting around NYC by subway, bus or ferry is the most affordable and efficient way to see everything on your bucket list, from the Statue of Liberty to the Bronx Zoo, Central Park to Coney Island. Plus there are taxis, car services, bike-sharing and even a tram to get you around. NYC has the largest public transportation system in the USA, and the only one to … [Read more...] about Getting Around NYC: Guide to Transit Options
Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC
Despite the current summer-like weather, it's time to start thinking about apples, pumpkins, Halloween, spiced lattes and even cuddling around a warm fire. Explore these family-owned farms near NYC for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, corn maizes, hayrides, even haunted houses. Even if you’re not into picking your own produce, you can buy fresh-picked, sample staples … [Read more...] about Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC
NYC Walks: Lower Manhattan 400 Years of History in a Day
CExperience 400 years of NYC history in this one-day self-guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan, including museums, parks, a carousel, the chance to spend time with the world's most famous woman, and tracing your family's roots. This is one of several one-day family-friendly itineraries from NYC on the Cheap, focusing on FREE, budget-friendly and family-friendly things to … [Read more...] about NYC Walks: Lower Manhattan 400 Years of History in a Day
How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November
All elections are important, and this 2021 NYC Mayoral and Congressional election may be the most important in decades. Monday, Oct. 18 is the deadline to get an absentee ballot to vote by mail in New York City and NY State on Tuesday, Nov. 7, ,2021. All registered voters can request an absentee ballot if they are concerned about COVID. You may already have … [Read more...] about How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November
Green Activist New York Fest Free Events
News about climate change can be both overwhelming and frightening. Cut through the clutter this weekend at a FREE day of inter-generational learning and entertainment about the environment, including programs featuring local activist teens. Green Activist New York Fest is an outdoor festival inspired by New York City's thriving activism scene, on exhibit in Activist … [Read more...] about Green Activist New York Fest Free Events
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in Manhattan
What's your favorite season in NYC? For many of us, it's Autumn and Fall Foliage season, when NYC parks and gardens turn technicolor shades of yellow, red and orange. Here are the best places in Central Park and elsewhere in Manhattan to see fall foliage, including virtual guided walks, fall color cams and more. And since these are NYC parks, it is FREE to … [Read more...] about Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in Manhattan
New Menu Items at Fast Food Chains
Tasty Tuesday: Do you love subs, cheeseburgers, seafood, pizza, tacos or crispy chicken? Then you are in luck, because Firehouse Subs, Nathan's Famous, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell are adding those new menu items to tempt the tastebuds without breaking the budget. That's in addition to the fast food deals and discounts through October at several other … [Read more...] about New Menu Items at Fast Food Chains
