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Newest Freebies & Deals for First Responders, Health/Medical Workers & Other Frontline Heroes

Companies continue to offer special freebies and discounts for food, clothing and travel to our medical and law enforcement Frontline Heroes. Most deals extend to all hospital staff and first responders including police, firefighters, EMTs, even helicopter pilots. Teachers and military are eligible for some of the offers. Continued thanks to all the businesses and groups … [Read more...] about Newest Freebies & Deals for First Responders, Health/Medical Workers & Other Frontline Heroes

Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City

The flu season is getting underway. Get your flu shot, if you have not already done so. A flu shot won't protect you from Covid-19, but it will protect you from the flu so you don't suffer a double-whammy. Both are viral infections, with similar symptoms including runny nose, headache, cough, body aches and fever. And yes, those are also the same symptoms of the common … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City

New York Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors & Residents

No fooling - Effective April 1st, New York State has lifted quarantine requirements for Americans who have been fully vaccinated. The new rule applies only to domestic travel, including to NYC, but not to passengers arriving on international flights, vaccinated or not, American citizens or not, who still must quarantine. Even so, it's a boost to the New York City's … [Read more...] about New York Lifts Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors & Residents

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.  Most deals extend to all hospital staff and first responders including police, firefighters and EMTs.  Teachers and … [Read more...] about Freebies & Deals for Frontline & Emergency Service Workers & Teachers

KFC Partners With Meals On Wheels America To Feed Homebound Seniors in Need

Kentucky Fried Chicken is donating one million pieces of chicken to feed homebound seniors in need, by partnering with Meals on Wheels America, which includes NYC Citymeals. From now through May, KFC is donating boneless, skinless chicken breast filets to local Meals on Wheels programs to provide quality protein critical to senior nutrition. Meals on Wheels programs … [Read more...] about KFC Partners With Meals On Wheels America To Feed Homebound Seniors in Need

Covid-19 Day of Remembrance in NYC

Sunday, March 14, 2021 is a day of remembrance to honor the 30,000 New Yorkers lost in the last year, with several memorial throughout NYC. It is the first anniversary of March 14, 2020, the date of New York City’s first known COVID-19 death. They were our family, our friends, our frontline and essential workers, and – above all else –  our fellow New … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Day of Remembrance in NYC

Coronavirus and Stimulus Scams to Avoid

An emergency such as the Coronavirus pandemic, and emergency payments such as Stimulus checks, bring out the best in most of us.  Unfortunately, it brings out the worst in others.  Bad guys are multiplying like a virus to take advantage of the headlines to prey on the frightened and the unsuspecting.  Seniors especially are being targeted.  Beware of … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Stimulus Scams to Avoid

How to Apply for SNAP Food Stamps

Times continue to be tough for many of us, and  your financial situation may now qualify you for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) also known as food stamps.  Even if you have been rejected previously, hardship caused by this ongoing Pandemic may make you eligible. SNAP is the largest federal nutrition assistance program, and it's FREE. SNAP … [Read more...] about How to Apply for SNAP Food Stamps

Quarantine Policy for NYC & NY State

Reminder about the current quarintine policy for business or leisure visitors to New York and for residents returning to NY from out-of-state. If you want to avoid a mandatory two-week quarantine, you must provide a negative Covid test taken within three days before arrival, and another negative test within four days after arriving. The updated travel quarantine policy … [Read more...] about Quarantine Policy for NYC & NY State

ICYMI Top Reads of the Week on NYC on the Cheap

You are busy.  So this weekend roundup of our top posts of the week is just in case you missed anything, or need a reminder of something.  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 motto and we're sticking to … [Read more...] about ICYMI Top Reads of the Week on NYC on the Cheap