This is the first weekend of Phase Two outdoor dining in NYC. Since you haven't eaten out in a while, it's a good time to get prepped for proper etiquette. Here's how to be a good sidewalk eater and drinker and keep yourself, your friends and the waitstaff healthy and happy: Observe social distancing rules. The restaurant, cafe or bar has set the tables, counters … [Read more...] about Phase Two Outdoor Dining & Drinking Etiquette
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Stores Re-Opened in Midtown Include Saks, Nordstrom, Tiffany, Uniqlo, Nike, Apple
Some stores have closed forever, others have re-opened with little fanfare and new precautions to help both employees and shoppers feel safe and comfortable, including reserving store elevators for seniors and those with health issues. Most retailers and restaurants in Midtown have re-opened, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstroms, Tiffany, Uniqlo, Nike and … [Read more...] about Stores Re-Opened in Midtown Include Saks, Nordstrom, Tiffany, Uniqlo, Nike, Apple
How to Reduce Electricity Use & Save Money
With more of us working from home and home-schooling the kids, we are using more electricity to power our gadgets and streaming. Here are easy ways to reduce your electricity use, save money on your bill, even help avoid a power outage or a full blown black-out. Unplug: Gadgets such as cellphones and tablet chargers pull electricity even when not in use. Don't leave … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Electricity Use & Save Money
Last Chance to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in NYC & NY State
All elections are important, and this 2020 election year may be more important than most. This is your last chance to get an absentee ballot to vote by mail in the New York State primary on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Your request must be postmarked by Friday, June 12, to be eligible to vote by mail. Download and complete a voter registration form now, fill it out … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Get an Absentee Ballot to Vote by Mail in NYC & NY State
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
How to Attend the Re-Opening of Hamilton
This is no ordinary contest. This is the chance for you and a guest to attend the first live re-opening live theater performance of Hamilton anywhere in the world, a private Zoom call with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and more. You could be "in the room where it happens" with a $10 donation in support of the Hispanic Federation Assistance Fund. The fund is … [Read more...] about How to Attend the Re-Opening of Hamilton
How to Register to Vote in NY
All elections are important, and this 2020 election year may be more important than most. Are you registered to vote? Register now online or by mail to vote in the New York State primary on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Once you are registered to vote in the primary, you are automatically registered to vote in November for whomever you want to be President for the next … [Read more...] about How to Register to Vote in NY
How to Apply for Unemployment & Food Stamps
Filing update: Starting today, Friday, April 10, New York State has a new unemployment application website and application system to replace the one that was overwhelmed and crashed by hundreds of thousands of people applying. The new system no longer requires you to telephone the Dept. of Labor after applying on line. Instead, you will be telephoned back within 72 … [Read more...] about How to Apply for Unemployment & Food Stamps
Holy Week Virtual Services
These are difficult days for all of us, limited to celebrating Passover, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Ramadan without traditional family gatherings and communal worship services due to stay-at-home restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Here is a resource for virtual non-denominational Christian services, the World's Largest Virtual Passover Seder, and a FREE … [Read more...] about Holy Week Virtual Services
NYC Free: Census Awareness Program at Lincoln Center
Census 2020 affects all of us - in New York City and Nationwide, incuding because population affects money for such federal programs as funding for schools, even Congressional representation. Lincoln Center is building awareness for the importance of Census 2020 with a one-day Create-a-thon: Census 2020, calling on creative artists, social activists and the rest of us to … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Census Awareness Program at Lincoln Center
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