The importance of voting today is underscored by these freebies and discounts, including FREE museum admission, FREE theater tickets, FREE bike rentals and discounted car sharing, to encourage you to vote, and to thank you for voting. Remember, if you don't vote, you can't complain about who wins. See Also Birthday Freebies Anniversary Freebies Here's where to get free stuff for … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in October 2018
ICYMI - Since last month was a busy one in NYC, this is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. Read this while you wait in line today to vote in the important Mid-Term Elections. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, shopping, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, … [Read more...]
Free & Cheap Things to Do This Weekend Nov. 2-4
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do first weekend of November, including FREE museum admission. Some are family-friendly, others for adults only, the NYC Marathon is for everybody, and auditions for America's Got Talent, for those who want to be on TV. The NYC on the Cheap weekend list is $25 or less, and most things are FREE, so you can enjoy NYC … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in September 2018
ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, shopping, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Tastes of the Seaport - There are three new reasons to visit the South St. Seaport - … [Read more...]
Gridlock Alert Days and Discounts
The bad news is that NYC traffic will be gridlocked all week for the UN Assembly. The good news is there are alternatives to getting around, including special gridlock discounts on bike shares, ride sharing, and parking outside Manhattan. Here are the Gridlock Alert Days rules for September, and also for the upcoming holiday season in November and December. New Gridlock Alert Days Increased … [Read more...]
Fast Charging Network Opens on I-95 in Northeast
Electric vehicle drivers, your range anxiety is over. You can now make the 500-mile trip between Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC, without the threat of losing power. The network, officially known as I-95 Fast Charging ARC, is now open, with nine Fast Charging stations equipped with a total of 52 fast chargers, each with two connection options. Fast charging lets you … [Read more...]
New App Helps Taxis Compete With Uber
A new app lets users order a licensed NYC taxi and get a binding, upfront fare quote, estimated time of arrival, and pay through the app, just as you would when booking a ride with Uber, Lyft, Gett or other app-based ride services. The new app is from a tech startup based right here in NYC, so the algorithm is local, not from Silicon Valley, and it's for both yellow and green taxis. The app, … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August 2018
ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Toy Story - Iconic toy brand FAO Schwarz is opening a store in Rockefeller Plaza in time for … [Read more...]
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