There are so many ways to enjoy New York City this week which ushers in Autumn, with more museums opening, a concert with Broadway stars honoring Frontline and Emergency Service workers, free seminars on voter's rights and criminal justice reform, a week of Puccini operas livestreamed by the Metropolitan opera, outdoor drive-in movies at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and … [Read more...] about 101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do Sept. 21-27
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Star Trek Day: Free Virtual Discussions With Cast Members Including Original 1960s Series
Scotty, beam me up. Today is Star Trek Day, with three hours of FREE virtual discussions with cast members, writers and others - including from the original 1960s series - and the legacy of the various generations of the popular series. Appearances include Patrick Stewart, who played Captain Picard, and George Takei, who was Sulu in the original series with William … [Read more...] about Star Trek Day: Free Virtual Discussions With Cast Members Including Original 1960s Series
FREE Document Shredding at Staples
Protect yourself from identity theft and shred important tax documents. Staples is offering FREE bulk shredding of up to five pounds of documents. Your 2019 taxes are due today, July 15, so take advantage of this offer as you find old financial documents you no longer need. It's better to shred them than toss them. According to the IRS, tax returns and all … [Read more...] about FREE Document Shredding at Staples
Where to Get Free & Discounted Books for Kids
Times are tough these days. If you are stretched financially, with kids getting antsy from cabin fever, or both, check out these resources for FREE and discounted books - both the real page-turning kind and virtual books, to encourage reading at all ages. Your Local Library NYC has three library systems, and each offers FREE e-books for kids. Ask about the … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free & Discounted Books for Kids
Support NYCOTC With Your Clicks
An acquaintance told me recently how much she enjoys NYC on the Cheap. That's great to hear, I said, asking if she has clicked around the NYCOTC site, especially on the links and ads. When she said "no", my response was not so positive. Clicks are how we get paid. Ditto Likes and Follows on social media Do you follow us on Twitter? You should. Do you follow us … [Read more...] about Support NYCOTC With Your Clicks
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
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
Stay at Home Virtual Events April 27 to May 3
We stay-at-homes have so many choices this week for FREE virtual concerts, film screenings, musical and dance performances, panel discussions and study groups.Here is your virtual events calendar for the week, Monday to Sunday, April 27 to May 3.Grab your favorite beverage and your favorite snack, and settle in really for these virtual events.Even though these virtual events … [Read more...] about Stay at Home Virtual Events April 27 to May 3
NYC Free: Pagani Supercar Show at GCT
Even if you can't afford a million-dollar-plus Pagani supercar, you can still appreciate the design, technology and speed of these drool-worthy hand-built Italian roadsters. Especially when you can look, dream and drool for FREE. Pagani supercars are on display through Friday in the equally iconic Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station. With individual cars valued at … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Pagani Supercar Show at GCT
Best NYC Halloween Events for Families
NYC has some of the best Halloween events on the planet for ghouls and goblins of all ages, especially kids. Here's the ultimate NYC Halloween guide for family-friendly events. It's not too soon to get your tickets for popular events, especially those on one day only, like the crypt crawl at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, before they sell out. See Also Best NYC … [Read more...] about Best NYC Halloween Events for Families
