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
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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
NYC Free: Best Things to Do in Queens
The world's attention is focused on the U. S. Open, now underway in Queens. Discover your inner cheapskate in Queens, with these FREE things to see and do in the most culturally diverse borough of New York City. Here are our top recommendations for summer time or any time: Socrates Sculpture Park This is the only NYC park specifically dedicated to outdoor … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Best Things to Do in Queens
Best Fast Food Deals Now Through September
Save money with fast food deals for the rest of August and in September, including new sandwiches featuring Beyond Meat plant-based non-meat choices at Subway, new mac & cheese bowls $5 meal deals at KFC, 50% off pizza at Domino's and more. Prices and participation can vary, especially at high-rent locations in and around Times Square, where Red Lobster is not even … [Read more...] about Best Fast Food Deals Now Through September
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend July 18-21
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-July weekend, including celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the big OZY Fest in Central Park. There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE and family-friendly, unless otherwise noted. The … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Weekend July 18-21
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