Medical marijuana dispensaries have been growing like weeds around the USA, and New York City has joined the party. The newest NYC dispensary opens later this week near Bryant Park, joining others in Murray Hill, the East Village, Queens and Bronx. MedMen claims to be a "class leading" retail shop that just happens to sell marijuana and marijuana products. It opens on Friday, 4/20 (of … [Read more...]
Best Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains in USA
It's tough to go out to eat if you or a member of your family or group has an allergy, whether that person is lactose intolerant (like my own son), has a peanut allergy, or sensitivity to something else. AllergyEats, the leading guide to allergy-friendly restaurants in the United States, makes it easy - or at least easier, with its 2018 list of the Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Safety Tips
Mother Nature's version of March Madness is a second major storm in less than a week aimed at New York City and the Northeast. The predicted dump of as much a foot of heavy, wet snow on us, along with high winds, is certain to take down more trees and power lines. Whether or not this is another Snowmageddon or SnowBomb, it's wise to be prepared and take steps to be safe during winter … [Read more...]
Ski Bus Trips from NYC to Nearby Slopes
Your chariot awaits! 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 busses in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and in Long Island for daytrips, and also weekend trips to nearby Vermont resorts includng Mount Snow and … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Where to Get Flu Shots
The 2018 winter flu season is underway, but it's not too late to get a flu shot and protect yourself from the misery and the medical bills. The flu virus has caused between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses in the U.S. each year since 2010. Those cases resulted in between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations, and between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths each year, according to the Centers for … [Read more...]
Driving Safety Tips for Snow, Sleet, Ice
The first major snowstorm of 2018 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...]
Free Fitness Fair on Jan. 1, 2018
Start the New Year by getting back in shape. Join the health and fitness experts at the JCC on the Upper West Side for a day of FREE Fitness Day of classes, giveaways and seminars designed to help you act on your New Year Resolution to get rid of that holiday flab. FREE fitness classes include Sweat Boot-camp, Fluidity Barre, Zumba and Nia dance classes, Boxercise, yoga, Pilates, MELT, … [Read more...]
Get Naloxone Without a Prescription & Save a Life
Save a life. Get Naloxone without a prescription, and be prepared to save a life this holiday party season. NYC pharmacies now offer the life-saving drug without a prescription, to reverse the effects of a heroin or other opioid overdose. Naloxone also is available FREE at community-based drug overdose prevention programs in New York City and New York State.. The opioid crisis continues to be … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Safety Tips from FDNY
Defective lighting, including frayed electrical cords and plugs, cause almost half of all Christmas tree fires, and both real trees and artificial trees pose a fire risk. Here are tips for Christmas tree safety from New York's Finest, FDNY, to keep it safe. When choosing an artificial tree, be sure it’s labeled as fire-retardant. When choosing a real tree, select the freshest-looking tree … [Read more...]
How to Find the Right Health Insurance
You have until Friday to comparison shop for health care insurance. The federal exchange (Healthcare.gov) closes this Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, although open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance, also called Obamacare is through January 31 in New York City and NY State. Whether you love your current plan or are shopping around for a new one, it's smart for those of us frugal over … [Read more...]
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