Here is our weekend round-up of top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything. We've always been about saving you money with news of NYC freebies and discounts. Now, we're about staying safe and healthy in the greatest city on the planet. Since you are home this weekend to limit exposure to Coronavirus, here are some good reads, deals and advice. Get more NYC for … [Read more...]
How to Plan Virtual Seder, Free Hagaddahs
Passover 2020 begins at sundown next Wednesday, April 8th, but don't wait until then to plan a virtual Seder to replace the traditional family get-together during these days of stay-at-home rules. Here are FREE resources for holiday recipes, greeting cards, downloadable Hagaddahs and tips for FaceTime or Zoom seders for this annual celebration of freedom and hope. Send FREE greetings to … [Read more...]
Best Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC in March
NYC is filled with FREE and cheap things to do every month, and March is no different, including events celebrating the 250th birthday of Beethoven and the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. As always nothing on NYC on the Cheap is more than $25, and most are FREE. Put these events on your calendar in this month and save your money for the next holiday, birthday, anniversary or vacation. Get … [Read more...]
Scam Alert: Kars4Kids
If you are thinking about donating your car for a tax credit before April 15, think carefully before you donate to a heavily-advertised group which may not be what it seems. Kars4Kids gets low ratings from charity watchdogs for its costly advertising and for "disguising the purpose" of donations, and has been investigated by the Attorneys-General of several states The catchy jingle is on … [Read more...]
Rock & Roll Exhibit Recognizes Role of NYC
We all love that old time Rock 'n' Roll, from Berry to Bowie, Aretha to Zeppelin, The Doors, Rolling Stones and Santana. It's all on display at a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, including vintage concert posters, costumes, and such artifacts as Keith Richard's boots held together by duct tape, Janis Joplin's tambourine and a coat worn in concert by Jimi Hendrix. Bill … [Read more...]
What to Do Free & Cheap On MLK Weekend
Your weekend plans begin here, with a dozen or so FREE and cheap things to do this MLK holiday weekend, including multiple events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. Everything on NYC on the Cheap is family friendly, and nearly everything is FREE. Let's hope the weather … [Read more...]
NY Jewish Film Festival 2020 at Lincoln Center
The 29th New York Jewish Film Festival features documentaries, dramas and romcoms about the Jewish experience around the world, including about sports, fashion, civil disobedience, immigration, war, hope and resilience. As always, you do not have to be Jewish to enjoy international films with universal themes. A special event is a 50th anniversary showing of The Garden of the Finzi-Continis, … [Read more...]
New Year’s Day Things to Do Free & Cheap in NYC
Start 2020 with a visit to a museum or other top NYC attraction, such as the zoo. Several are open on New Year's Day, and there is rarely a big crowd, especially early in the day, so you can get up close and personal with a painting, life-size dinosaur or real, live lions and tigers and bears. Oh, my, there's so much to do on New Year's Day in New York City. See the NYCOTC … [Read more...]
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