The winter storm with gale force winds and blowing snow headed for NYC and the Tri-State area this weekend is a good time for a refresher course in driving safety tips for snow, sleet and ice, especially black ice. Simply, it is dangerous even for good drivers in vehicles with anti-lock brakes, traction control and all-season tires, and for the pedestrians and other vehicles you might slip and … [Read more...]
Staying Safe as a Car Service Passenger
Uber reports there were more than 3,000 sexual assaults against passengers in the USA in 2018. And dozens of women are suing Lyft, claiming they had been sexually assauted during rides. Here is how to stay safe with any car service, including Uber, Lyft, Via, especially solo female passengers and anyone traveing late at night. Car Service Safety Tips In addition to the sexual assaults, … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Register to Vote in November
Every election is important, and 2019 is no different. If you aren't already registered to vote, do it now. Friday Oct. 11th is the last day to register to be able to vote in New York City in November 2019. If you don't vote, you don't have the right to complain about who wins. How to register to vote in the general election on Tues., Nov. 5, 2019 Not sure of your registration … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in September
ICYMI - Here 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 and gentrification, including businesses going out of business because of it, restaurant and shopping news, the growing tech corridors in New York City, and other tidbits including important news about all three NYC area airports. We identify our … [Read more...]
Rideshare Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe
App-based rideshare companies are back in the headlines with bad news about drivers with felony records and crimes against passengers, especially solo female passengers. While most rides are safe and uneventful, there are enough bad news headlines that every passenger should think about his or her personal safety before getting into a vehicle with a stranger. Here is what you can do to stay … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August
ICYMI - Here 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 and gentrification, including businesses going out of business because of it, restaurant and shopping news, the growing tech corridors in New York City, and other tidbits including important news about all three NYC area airports. We identify our … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in July
ICYMI - Here 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 and technology, gentrification and businesses going out of business because of it, restaurant and shopping news, the sharing economy, the growing tech corridors in New York City, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, leaks, … [Read more...]
Play NYC Game Convention Discount Tickets
Are you video game fan or creator? Whether you are a player or a coder, get discount tickets now for Play NYC, returning to NYC for the third year. Get half-price tickets for this two-day event which features 200 playable games from developers and studios large and small, old and new, celebrating every facet of gaming, Launched in 2017, Play NYC gathers over 5,000 people for two … [Read more...]
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