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Stay at Home Virtual Events May 11-17

Once again this week, we stay-at-homes have many choices for FREE virtual Broadway shows, opera, concerts, panel discussions, celebrities reading children's books and a celebrity-filled fund-raiser to benefit NY's hero front-line workers. Grab your favorite beverage and snack and settle in for these virtual events on the calendar this week Even though these virtual events … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events May 11-17

BAM Gala 2020 is Virtual Event

Every year, the BAM Gala honors top names in the theater community in an event that includes entertainment by top artists and groups.  This year, the glittering event goes virtual, including a digital dance floor, online art auction and a performance by St. Vincent. BAM Virtual Gala 2020 honor actress Cate Blanchett, author Zadie Smith and philanthropist and producer … [Read more...] about BAM Gala 2020 is Virtual Event

Stay at Home Virtual Events May 4-10

This first week of May we stay-at-homes have so many choices for FREE virtual Broadway shows, opera, concerts, panel discussions, and celebrities reading children's books. Put these virtual events on your calendar for this week.  There's so much to do virtually you may not miss going out, so grab your favorite beverage and your favorite snack, and settle in. Even … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events May 4-10

NYC Free: Kosher Meals

NYC is providing FREE Kosher meals at more than a dozen locations in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island with large Jewish populations. The meals are certified Kosher and available to any New Yorker, Jewish or not. NYC also is providing FREE Halal meals for Ramadan in neighborhoods with large Muslim populations. The FREE meals are at NYC school locations, and can be … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Kosher Meals

Stay at Home Virtual Events April 27 to May 3

We stay-at-homes have so many choices this week for FREE virtual concerts, film screenings, musical and dance performances, panel discussions and study groups.Here is your virtual events calendar for the week, Monday to Sunday, April 27 to May 3.Grab your favorite beverage and your favorite snack, and settle in really for these virtual events.Even though these virtual events … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events April 27 to May 3

NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed April 20

NYC has a  24-hour COVID-19 hotline for up to date information. Call (888) 364-3065. 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 (save 911 for urgent emergencies).     This was published in April 2020 Click here for current weekly update     New … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed April 20

How to Get Help for Your Small Business in NYC

NYC is offering financial help for small businesses losing money because of Covid-19. Small businesses with fewer than five employees can get a grant to cover 40% of payroll costs for two months to help retain employees. Those are the mom-and-pop stores which remain the lifeblood of NYC. Businesses with between six and 100 employees can apply for zero interest loans of … [Read more...] about How to Get Help for Your Small Business in NYC

Celebrating All Things Green in New York City

NYC celebrates our great green city all 365 days a year, not just on St. Patrick's Day. Even though the great green St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled this year due to Coronavirus, you can still enjoy what's green in in NYC. Despite what Kermit the Frog says, it's easy to be green in NYC, because green is everywhere, in NYC parks and gardens, neighborhood and … [Read more...] about Celebrating All Things Green in New York City

NYC Update: Restaurants Closed

NYC has ordered restaurants and bars to shut down except for take-out and delivery.  With business down substantially all over town even before the shut down order, a growing list of NYC restaurants announced they were closing their doors entirely. The list includes world-famous four-star restaurants and family-owned neighborhood favs. Let's all hope it's just … [Read more...] about NYC Update: Restaurants Closed

NYC Free Museum Admission This Weekend

Take advantage of FREE museum admission on the first full weekend of each month and on the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each month. Add these "firsts" to add to your monthly NYC "to do" list, and enjoy FREE museum admission this first full weekend of the new month in New York City.  FREE admission year-round at these NYC museums FREE museum admission … [Read more...] about NYC Free Museum Admission This Weekend