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...]
Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
If the weekend storm has you thinking about skiing or snowboarding, you are in luck. The slopes near NYC are open and so are the shuttles to get you there. Take the bus from NYC 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 … [Read more...]
Driving Safety Tips for Snow, Sleet, Ice
The first winter storm of the season 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 slide into. Please stay off roads and streets to give priority to … [Read more...]
Where to Get Free Flu Shots in NYC
The 2019/2020 winter flu season is underway, and the record-breaking low temperatures mean lots of us will get colds Don't let the sniffles turn into the flu. Get your flu shot now while supplies are still available, and protect yourself from the misery and the medical bills. Here's where to get FREE or cheap flu shots in New York City. Medical insurance coverage for flu shots Under … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Smoke Alarms from FDNY
FDNY is kicking off Fire Prevention Week with two days of FREE Open House events, including giving away 15,000 FREE smoke alarms to NYC residents. Join NYC's Bravest this weekend at a firehouse or EMS station near you. Open House events are 11am to 1pm or 1 pm to 3pm, depending on location. If you don't know where your nearest NYPD firehouse is, click here for a citywide map with … [Read more...]
NYC Car Free Weekend: Summer Streets Aug. 17
The final NYC Summer Streets program of 2019 is Sat., Aug. 17, your last chance to enjoy seven miles of Manhattan streets off limits to motorized traffic, for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers and walkers. The car-free streets are one long street fair, with music and dance performances, playgrounds for the kids, a gigantic water slide, climbing wall, free bike rentals, a popular zipline, … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Health & Wellness Screenings in Midtown
The annual SUNY Health & Wellness Expo is this weekend in Midtown with FREE screenings by eye doctors, foot doctors, cancer doctors and dentists, FREE blood tests for diabetes, and FREE exhibits by health and wellness experts including about nutrition, aging, Alzheimers, Down Syndrome and lupus. Participating doctors and dentists are from SUNY and NYU. It is open to all ages, and medical … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Nicotine Patches to Help You Quit Smoking
Get FREE nicotine patches to help you quit smoking from the New York City 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 Smoke Free is new name for the program that used to be called … [Read more...]
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