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Times Square New Year’s Eve 2022

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The biggest party on the planet is back, to welcome 2022 in Times Square with confetti, the world-famous Ball Drop, entertainment, silly hats, noisemakers and happy hugs. New this year is that revelers must show proof of full vaccination and a valid photo ID to be admitted through the barricades into the Times Square area "Join the crowd, join the joy, join a historic … [Read more...] about Times Square New Year’s Eve 2022

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

War Memorials to Visit FREE on Veterans Day or Any Day

honoring the world trade center

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The price of freedom is high. Here are seven top memorial sites in NYC where you can honor American war heroes any day of the year, including on Veterans Day. These war memorials are FREE to visit and reflect on the true cost of freedom and independence. Never forget those who served to keep us free. World War Two Memorial, Battery Park This outdoor memorial is a … [Read more...] about War Memorials to Visit FREE on Veterans Day or Any Day

Free NYC Marathon App

download the free NYC Marathon app to keep track of runners and events

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Download the FREE NYC Marathon app to help you keep track of the many events, find information about specific runners, even live tracking of a specific runner. The 50th NYC Marathon is this weekend, Sunday, Nov. 7, with runners from around the USA and the world competing, in an iconic race that runs through all five NYC boroughs. This year's special anniversary … [Read more...] about Free NYC Marathon App

Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils

where to get free stencils for pumpkin carving

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Get creative for Halloween with FREE pumpkin carving stencils. There are thousands to choose from, including Disney, Star Wars and Wizard of Oz characters, dogs and other animals, along with classic jack-o-lantern happy and scary faces. Do something different this year - carve a car. Instead of the same old thing, transform your gourd into a hot hatch. Carve a … [Read more...] about Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils

NYC Walks: Lower Manhattan 400 Years of History in a Day

july fourthwekend virtual events

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CExperience 400 years of NYC history in this one-day self-guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan, including museums, parks, a carousel, the chance to spend time with the world's most famous woman, and tracing your family's roots. This is one of several one-day family-friendly itineraries from NYC on the Cheap, focusing on FREE, budget-friendly and family-friendly things to … [Read more...] about NYC Walks: Lower Manhattan 400 Years of History in a Day

How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November

complete guide to early voting

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All elections are important, and this 2021 election for NYC Mayor, City Council and Congressional representatives may be the most important in decades. Monday, Oct. 18 is the deadline to get an absentee ballot to vote by mail in New York City and NY State on Tuesday, Nov. 7, ,2021. All registered voters can request an absentee ballot if they are concerned about … [Read more...] about How to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in November

Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in Manhattan

where to see the best fall foliage in NYC

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What's your favorite season in NYC? For many of us, it's Autumn and Fall Foliage season, when NYC parks and gardens turn technicolor shades of yellow, red and orange. Here are the best places in Central Park and elsewhere in Manhattan to see fall foliage, including virtual guided walks, fall color cams and more. And since these are NYC parks, it is FREE to … [Read more...] about Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in Manhattan

Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City

The flu season is getting underway. Get your flu shot, if you have not already done so. A flu shot won't protect you from Covid-19, but it will protect you from the flu so you don't suffer a double-whammy. Both are viral infections, with similar symptoms including runny nose, headache, cough, body aches and fever. And yes, those are also the same symptoms of the common … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City

Off-Broadway in the Boros FREE Performances

free performances by Off-Broadway stars

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The Off-Broadway in the Boros Fest celebrates Off- and Off-Off-Broadway with a week FREE performances in all five boros - or boroughs. Full two-hour performances include the long-running Stomp and the Gazillion Bubble Show, and newcomers including a new musical adaption of Winne the Pooh. Off-Broadway in the Boros is Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, and follows on the heels of … [Read more...] about Off-Broadway in the Boros FREE Performances

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