A pedestrian plaza in Midtown has been transformed into a giant, life-size kaleidoscope to walk through and be mesmerized by. Prismatica is an immersive art installation comprised of 25 pivoting prisms that reflect the colors of the rainbow. As pedestrians walk through the exhibition, the six-foot-tall, multi-colored prisms fill the plazas with reflections and musical … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Prismatica Outdoor Kaleidoscope Display
Freebies & Deals for Frontline & Emergency Service Workers & Teachers
Continued thanks to all the businesses and groups in NYC and nationwide offering FREE and discounted products and services to frontline health and medical workers, first responders and others keeping us alive and safe in these difficult days. And also for teachers, who are now also frontline essential. Most deals extend to all hospital staff and first responders … [Read more...] about Freebies & Deals for Frontline & Emergency Service Workers & Teachers
McDonald’s Throwback Thursdays: 15-35 Cent Items
McDonald's is celebrating its role as part of the American landscape with Throwback Thursdays, when you can get favorite items like fries, cheeseburger or a shake for old-fashioned prices of 15, 20, 25 or 35 cents. The cheap eats promotion is Thursdays only, through Feb. 18, with a different item each week, at participating locations, including fav items fries, … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Throwback Thursdays: 15-35 Cent Items
New Yorkers in the Biden Administration
New York City plays a prominent role in the new Biden Administration, with several top positions being filled by men and women born and raised in NYC and educated in NYC high schools, universities and law schools. Brooklyn-born Chuck Schumer is the new Senate Majority leader - and the first from New York and also the first Jewish Majority leader - which makes him one of the … [Read more...] about New Yorkers in the Biden Administration
New Fast Food Deals & Discounts: Krispy Kreme, Quiznos, More
Times continue to be tough these days for many of us, so it's good to know that there are meal deals around. Get a January budget booster with these discounts from fast food and fast casual chains, plus some new menu items to tempt your tastebuds. New This Week - FREE dozen glazed donuts at Krispy Kreme Quiznos $1 deals Also - New chicken sandwich at KFC 2 … [Read more...] about New Fast Food Deals & Discounts: Krispy Kreme, Quiznos, More
Where to Visit US Presidents in NYC
This presidential inaugural week is a good time to be reminded of NYC presidential history and consider visiting NYC places connected to US Presidents and First Ladies, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, and Teddy Roosevelt, the first US president born in NYC. Several of these sites are operated by the National Park Service, and when things are … [Read more...] about Where to Visit US Presidents in NYC
How to Get a FREE Covid Vaccination in NYC: Update
Update: It's not easy to get a Covid vaccination in NYC, even with hubs open 24/7 in each borough and hundreds more locations in community centers and pharmacies. Simply, demand is out-stripping supply, and some locations have run out. There are multiple websites where you can register, complicating things further. Vaccinations are FREE. Appointments are … [Read more...] about How to Get a FREE Covid Vaccination in NYC: Update
Best Events Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
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 New York City's largest public celebration of Dr. King's legacy, and is both FREE and virtual in … [Read more...] about Best Events Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
Jewish Film Festival 2021 at Lincoln Center is Virtual
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 international films with such universal themes, and in 2021 the entire schedule is available virtually, with … [Read more...] about Jewish Film Festival 2021 at Lincoln Center is Virtual
Broadway Honors Those We Lost in 2020
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 and composers, producers and press agents, even a beloved longtime theater usher. Some names you … [Read more...] about Broadway Honors Those We Lost in 2020
