Our weekend roundup of the most popular reads, resources, deals and advice, just in case you missed anything, such as best NYC parks for fall foliage and where to get free flu shots. NYCOTC has 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 … [Read more...] about Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Where to Celebrate Hispanic-American Culture in NYC
National Hispanic Heritage Month has just ended, but there are always plenty of places to celebrate the Latinx community and its influence year-round in NYC, with art exhibits, music, and - of course - food. Here's a guide to what to see and do around town. Hispanic Culture Downtown Whitney Museum of American Art Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, … [Read more...] about Where to Celebrate Hispanic-American Culture in NYC
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
Fast Food Deals & Discounts for October 15-30
Times continue to be tough these days for many of us, so it's good to know that there are meal deals around. Here's what fast food and fast casual chains are offering now. We update this list on the 1st and 15th of each month. See also New Restaurants to try in NYC Get $420 for Food for your School Children FREE meal delivery for Seniors & Housebound Where … [Read more...] about Fast Food Deals & Discounts for October 15-30
NYC Theater Update: Broadway Shows Postponed or Closed
Two sad announcements this week that affect all of us fans of the best live theater and music on the planet: Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters will remain dark through June, and the New York Philharmonic has cancelled its entire season, also through June. It is the first time in the 178-year history of the beloved "Phil" that an entire season has been … [Read more...] about NYC Theater Update: Broadway Shows Postponed or Closed
How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November
All elections are important, and this 2020 presidential election year may be more important than most. Get an absentee ballot to vote by mail in New York City and NY State on Tuesday, Nov. 3, ,2020. All registered voters can request an absentee ballot if they are concerned about COVID. You may already have received one in the mail. If not, you can … [Read more...] about How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November
Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton Re-Unites for a Fund-Raiser
The original stars of Hamilton headline a virtual fundraiser, on Friday, Oct. 16, and members of the original Broadway cast of Jagged Little Pill join Alanis Morissette on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Both events include performances, conversations and Q&A with the stars. The shows can be livestreamed to anyone who donates any amount to the Biden Victory Fund presidential … [Read more...] about Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton Re-Unites for a Fund-Raiser
Join Jose Andres and 30 Top Chefs in a Virtual Cook-A-Thon
Join José Andrés and some of the world's top chefs in a virtual Cook-A-Thon that includes cooking demonstrations and tours of the home kitchens of the chefs and world-famous celebrities. The special event, on Oct. 17, is a fund-raiser for World Central Kitchen, the worldwide food service started by José Andrés to feed people left homeless and hungry from … [Read more...] about Join Jose Andres and 30 Top Chefs in a Virtual Cook-A-Thon
Best NYC Candy Stores
For Halloween or any time, these NYC candy shops are a treat for inexpensive choices, including such vintage favorites as Cracker Jacks, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Mallo Cups and Chuckles, and wax fangs. The selection is far more interesting and less expensive than those pre-packaged supermarket and drugstore bags. Even better, these old-fashioned candy stores are small, … [Read more...] about Best NYC Candy Stores
Amazon Prime Day Deals & Money-Back Credits to Get Now
Amazon Prime Day is two days this year, Oct. 13 and 14, but you can score discount deals and money-back credits now to start saving money now and get a head start now on your holiday shopping. Forget Black Friday. Check out these deals available now, before Amazon Prime Day: Through October 12, Amazon will offer Prime members a $10 credit to use on Prime Day when members … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day Deals & Money-Back Credits to Get Now
