NYC has closed more than 40 miles of streets to traffic, for strolling, power walking, jogging, bicycling, skateboarding. In my neighborhood, kids also are playing soccer, roller skate hockey and old-fashioned hopscotch in the roadbed. Open Streets are in all five boroughs, inside parks and close to parks, to allow for greater social distancing as the weather warms and more … [Read more...] about 40 Miles of NYC Streets Closed to Traffic
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Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Here is our weekend round-up of top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything. We've always been about saving you money with news of NYC freebies and discounts. Now, we're also about keeping you safe and healthy in the greatest city on the planet. Since you are staying home more these days, here are some good reads and resources, deals and … [Read more...] about Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State May 18 Update: Things are changing rapidly as parts of the NYC area begins to open from stay-at-home rules. Social distancing rules remain in effect NY State allows religious services to resume, limited to 10 people indoors, with social distancing. NY State, NJ and Conn. beaches are open, in time for Memorial Day Weekend, with social … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Closed, Cancelled, Postponed
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
Memorial For Us All Virtual Concert for Unity & Comfort
Lincoln Center has launched FREE Sunday concerts to offer unity, comfort and healing in these stressful days. This week's Memorial For Us All features legendary cellist Yo-Yo-Ma. Upcoming performers include Broadway star Norm Lewis. Anyone who has lost family member, friend or work associate during this pandemic can submit the name, to be honored during the … [Read more...] about Memorial For Us All Virtual Concert for Unity & Comfort
Rise Up New York Telethon for Frontline Workers
Some of the biggest stars in entertainment and sports are participating in a telethon to benefit front-line workers and others in NYC and the Tri-State area. Rise Up New York is hosted by Tina Fey and features appearances and entertainment by local music, film, Broadway, comedy and sports icons including Billy Joel, Mariah Carey, Robert de Niro, Barbra Streisand, Lin-Manuel … [Read more...] about Rise Up New York Telethon for Frontline Workers
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
Update: NYC Events Cancelled in May
The mission of NYC on the Cheap is to help you experience the best of New York City, and save money in the bargain, even as so many of the events that make NYC so great are cancelled or postponed during these strange and stressful days. All large public events in May and June have been cancelled, including Fleet Week NYC, Memorial Day Parades, Shakespeare in the … [Read more...] about Update: NYC Events Cancelled in May
ICYMI: News You Missed in April
ICYMI – Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. In these strange and stressful days, let's focus on the good news, including about the inventive NYC tech corridor helping to save lives. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate and gentrification, entertainment news, restaurant and shopping news, and other … [Read more...] about ICYMI: News You Missed in April
Tax Refund & Stimulus Scams to Avoid
Scam alert: Beware of tax refund and stimulus scams that could cost you the money to which you are entitled. Stimulus checks of up to $1,200 are being sent now. And the April 15 tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15 this year, which also gives the fraudsters behind tax refund scams another 90 days, too. Beware of scams via email, text or phone by scammers claiming … [Read more...] about Tax Refund & Stimulus Scams to Avoid
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