Instead of scouring stores for toilet paper and anti-bacterial wipes, pasta and bread, here are five things you should be doing now and shopping for now, just in case stores close, you are quarantined or NYC is locked down. These tips apply whether you are in NYC or anywhere else affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, which means everywhere. Follow our new Coronavirus update hub, with … [Read more...]
Staying Safe: Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is a great tool to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, which is why in NYC and elsewhere around the country, stocks of hand sanitizer are selling out. Here's how to make your own hand sanitizer with just three simple ingredients you probably already have in the bathroom, or still can find in the supermarket or health products store. The CDC recommends using a hand … [Read more...]
Where to Learn Scuba Diving in NYC
There's a wonderful world underwater. If you ever thought about visiting it, you can learn the basics of scuba diving right here in New York City at one of the dive shops which offer both lessons and dive trips - as I did. The basics are taught in classroom sessions or online, and in local indoor swimming pools. The next step is to get PADI or NAUI certified on your next trip to the … [Read more...]
Where to Get Free Flu Shots in New York City
Have you gotten your flu shot yet? It won't protect you from the deadly Coronavirus now making its way to New York City, but it will protect you from the flu. Symptoms for the viral infection include runny nose, headache, cough and fever. And yes, those are also the same symptoms of the common cold and also the flu. The recent temperature swings mean lots of us are getting … [Read more...]
Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
You don't need a car to enjoy skiing or snowboarding near New York City. Take the bus to nearby ski/snowboard areas including Hunter Mountain, Windham Mountain, Gore and Mountain Creek, and have fun on the slopes and apres ski without the hassle of driving. Skiers and snowboarders can board buses in Manhattan, Brooklyn,Queens and Long Island for day trips. There also are day-trips and … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Nicotine Patches to Help You Quit Smoking
If you've already broken your New Year's Resolution to quit smoking or vaping, you can get FREE help, including nicotine patches from the NYC government program that has helped more than 400,000 New Yorkers quit smoking since 2006. In addition to free nicotine-replacement patches, you'll also get information and support on how to handle nicotine withdrawal, group resources, and more. NY … [Read more...]
Driving Safety Tips for Snow, Sleet, Ice
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...]
Christmas Tree Safety Tips from FDNY
This is one of the deadliest times of the year. Defective lighting, including frayed electrical cords and plugs, and overloaded outlets, cause almost half of all Christmas tree fires. Both real trees and artificial trees pose a fire risk. These tips for Christmas tree safety from New York's Finest, FDNY will help keep it safe for you and your loved ones. See Also Where to buy … [Read more...]
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