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Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week

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There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet, including this week, with the start of NYC Restaurant Week meal deals at 400+ top eateries and Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets, and the $100 incentive for getting vaccinated continues. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. NOTE - In accordance with the … [Read more...] about Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week

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

Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets on Sale

Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets to top shows

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Broadway is back! Save money on Broadway shows during Broadway Week 2022, with 2-for-1 tickets to top musicals and dramas. BOGO tickets are now on sale for performances Jan. 17 to Feb. 13, which is three weeks of choices, and it's no surprise that tickets for the most popular shows sell out fast. This is your annual two-week opportunity to get half-price tickets to … [Read more...] about Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets on Sale

Fire Safety & Escape Plan Tips From FDNY

FDNY fire safety tips

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The horrific and heart-breaking Bronx fire which claimed the lives of 17 children and adults and dozens of injuries is a sadly opportune time to remind us all of fire prevention and safety practices. These tips are from the FDNY, also known a NYC's Bravest, who continued to rescue victims even after their own oxygen tanks were empty, alongside NYPD, also known as … [Read more...] about Fire Safety & Escape Plan Tips From FDNY

NYC Restaurant Week Jan.18 to Feb. 13

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Foodies, rejoice. NYC Restaurant Week returns with a month - not a week - of dining deals in more than 500 restaurants in all five boroughs. Eat on the cheap, with multi-course lunches or dinners priced at $29-$59, depending on the restaurant, between Jan. 18 and Feb. 13, 2022. It’s one of the largest and longest celebration of food in the 20+ year history of NYC … [Read more...] about NYC Restaurant Week Jan.18 to Feb. 13

Betty White Celebration in Movie Theaters

Betty White movie documentary Jan. 17

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Celebrate the life of a national treasure on what would have been her 100th birthday, Jan. 17. Betty White: A Celebration is a documentary about the life of Betty White, featuring some of her most memorable bits and skits from 70 years in show business, most of it on TV. It had had been planned as a gigantic nationwide birthday party, but now it is a happy memorial … [Read more...] about Betty White Celebration in Movie Theaters

10 Best Free Fitness Apps To Motivate You

best free fitness apps

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Getting fit is at the top of everybody's New Year's resolutions. Since our mental health is connected to our physical well-being, these FREE fitness apps will help motivate you, whether or not you are avoiding the gym. Here are a dozen FREE apps, including one from celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels, with at-home exercises including yoga, to measure your walks and hikes, … [Read more...] about 10 Best Free Fitness Apps To Motivate You

Where to Get Free Santa Photos With Your Kids or Pets in NYC & Tri-State

It's time to take the kids to see Santa, and have their photo taken for a lifetime of happy holiday memories. Also pet photos with Santa. Here are the best places to see Santa in all five boroughs of NYC and beyond. Most visits are FREE, including reservations to reduce the time you spend on line. It's the photos that cost, and some packages start at a Grinch-like … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free Santa Photos With Your Kids or Pets in NYC & Tri-State

PaleyLand Holiday Films & Other Events at Paley Center for Media in Midtown

Paley Center for Media re-opens with a month of free and ticketed holiday events

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The Paley Center for Media is hosting its annual holiday extravaganza, with a daily schedule including all-time favorite holiday movies, video games, and a visit with Santa. Paleyland is four floors of holiday fun and winter wonderland magic, plus hot cocoa and candy canes, holiday meet-and-greets with holiday characters, and more, in Midtown just a few blocks from … [Read more...] about PaleyLand Holiday Films & Other Events at Paley Center for Media in Midtown

Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021

Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies NYC

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Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah – or Chanukkah. However you spell it, it's an eight-day celebration with an additional light added to a special Menorah (candelabra) each night. It begins at sunset on Sunday, November 28, with family-friendly lighting ceremonies around NYC. Hanukkah – or Chanukkah – celebrates the miracle in the second … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021