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
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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
NYC Cancels Covid-19 Vaccinations for Lack of Supplies
More than one dozen vaccination centers operated by NYC have been closed because supplies have run out, and several hospitals and pharmacies have stopped taking reservations. NYC is not expecting a new shipment of Covid-19 vaccine until Tuesday, Jan. 26th. Let's all hope the Covid-19 vaccine distribution process will be fixed soon. See also our full guide How to … [Read more...] about NYC Cancels Covid-19 Vaccinations for Lack of Supplies
Coronavirus Symptoms & What To Do If You Are Sick
People with COVID-19 have reported a wide range of symptoms, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Some have no symptoms, others suffer seriously enough to be hospitalized. This information is from the NYC Government website, which we are sharing again because it's faster and more convenient than you searching online for such important information. The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Symptoms & What To Do If You Are Sick