The mountains await, and so does the bus to get you there and back without driving anything but your skis or snowboard. Take the bus from NYC to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain and Catamount, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and riders can board buses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and … [Read more...] about Ski Bus Trips to Nearby Slopes From NYC & LI
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Insomina Cookies Free Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is giving thanks to the Essential Workers who continue to work day-in and day-out to keep our spirits bright while making sure we are safe and cared for with FREE cookies. Through Sunday, Jan 2, essential workers can get a free cookie (no purchase necessary) or a free six-pack with a $5 purchase at any of the company's 200 locations nationwide, including … [Read more...] about Insomina Cookies Free Cookies
Check Out Other ‘On the Cheap” Sites
While it seems like most of the world wants to visit NYC, sometimes those of us who live in the greatest city on the planet feel the need to escape. If you have out-of-town vacation plans this fall or winter, check out some of our sister cities in the On the Cheap network for FREE and cheap events and discount deals similar to what you find here on NYC on the … [Read more...] about Check Out Other ‘On the Cheap” Sites
NYC on the Cheap smartphone app: get updates for Android or iTunes
The New York City on the Cheap smartphone app for Apple and Android devices is updated regularly with additional information for both residents and visitors. For just $2.99 for either version, you get NYC in the palm of your hand, with FREE updates. Click here to purchase the new New York City on the Cheap Anrdoid app on Google Play Click here to buy NYC on the … [Read more...] about NYC on the Cheap smartphone app: get updates for Android or iTunes
NYC on the Cheap smartphone app latest update for Android or iTunes
The New York City on the Cheap smartphone app for Apple and Android devices has been updated again, with additional information for both residents and visitors. For just $2.99 for either version, you get NYC in the palm of your hand, with FREE updates. Click here to purchase the new New York City on the Cheap Anrdoid app on Google Play Click here to buy NYC on the … [Read more...] about NYC on the Cheap smartphone app latest update for Android or iTunes
NYC on the Cheap app now for ios6
New York City on the Cheap smartphone app is now updated for the new ios6 operating system. There's new dynamic updates, which refresh in the app as soon as I write them, and a new offline content setting so you can control exactly how uch space you use for offline content. It's a great complement to the NYCOTC website, and different from the website. The app is also … [Read more...] about NYC on the Cheap app now for ios6
NYC on the Cheap now available as Android App
Get cheap any way you like it. New York City on the Cheap is now available as an Android app, just released by my publisher, Sutro Media. Just $2.99 to put New York City in the palm of your hand, with FREE updates. The smartphone app is different from the website. The app includes stores where you'll never pay retail; the website gives you sales and sample sales happening … [Read more...] about NYC on the Cheap now available as Android App
Get NYC on the Cheap as Android or iTunes App
Get cheap any way you like it. New York City on the Cheap is now available as an Android app, in addition to the iTunes version for iPhone, iPad and iPod. For just $2.99 for either version, you get New York City in the palm of your hand, with FREE updates. The latest update version was released last month. The smartphone apps are different from the NYCOTC website. The app … [Read more...] about Get NYC on the Cheap as Android or iTunes App
Discounts for seniors: $10 lifetime pass to USA National Parks for ages 62+
US citizens and legal residents age 62 and over can buy a $10 lifetime Senior Pass to more than 2,000 national parks, recreation sites and historic sites operated by the National Park Service, including NYC's Statue of Liberty and Gateway National Recreation Area along the Atlantic Ocean in Brooklyn and Queens, and Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks further west. The $10 … [Read more...] about Discounts for seniors: $10 lifetime pass to USA National Parks for ages 62+
NYC Peaceful Places in the NY Times
Drum roll please. The app version of my NYC guidebook Peaceful Places in NYC has been featured in the NYTimes, in the App City column by Josh Brustein. Here's part of his great review -- TRANQUILLITY Peace and quiet are not New York’s strongest suits. But Peaceful Places New York City, an app adapted from a book by the same name, identifies more than 100 locations and … [Read more...] about NYC Peaceful Places in the NY Times
