This weekend roundup of our top posts of the week is just in case you missed anything. NYCOTC has always been about saving you money with news of freebies and discounts, even more important in these difficult times - which is why you made our post about 15-35 cent menu items at McDonald's the most-viewed story of the week. And with Covid-19 on all our minds, you … [Read more...] about ICYMI Top Reads of the Week on NYC on the Cheap
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NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update Dec. 28 The world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square, also will be virtual. Brooklyn's famous Coney Island Polar Bear Club has cancelled its traditional New Year's Day plunge in the Atlantic Ocean. NYC holiday lights, windows and trees is will be lit through Jan. 3, some through Jan. 10. Visiting the Rockefeller … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week
There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet. Enjoy NYC with FREE holiday light shows, FREE museum admission, virtual ballet, a week of Pavorotti operas online from the Met, and New Year's Eve in Times Square, also virtual this year. Add these virtual and in-person events to your calendar for this holiday week, Monday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, January 3, … [Read more...] about 101 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week
Snow Day: Best Sledding Hills in NYC
It's a snow day. Here are the best sledding hills in parks in all five boroughs. Dress warmly and take the kids to these popular sledding hills, including those designated by the NYC Dept. of Parks for Snow Day fun. That's when there are Park Rangers on hand with hot chocolate and to supervise friendly snowball fights. Tips for keeping warm in extreme cold … [Read more...] about Snow Day: Best Sledding Hills in NYC
Holiday Shopping at NYC Museum Stores
It's a two-fer when you do your holiday shopping at NYC museum stores - you get great, unique items, and you support the great museums which have lost millions of dollars in admission fees this difficult year. Several offer free gift wrapping, free shipping, or both. The recommended order-by date for expected delivery by December 25 is December 13 at 12pm. In-store … [Read more...] about Holiday Shopping at NYC Museum Stores
Best NYC Holiday Light Shows That Aren’t Free
'Tis the season to be jolly, and indulge in family-friendly activities you'll talk about for years. These holiday lights shows and joyful experiences are guaranteed to illuminate (pun intended) the family photo albums. Advance ticket purchases are required this year. Make them soonest, so you get the date and time most convenient for you, since access is reduced … [Read more...] about Best NYC Holiday Light Shows That Aren’t Free
NYC War Memorials to Visit on Veterans Day or Any Day
The price of freedom and independence is high. Here are six top memorial sites in NYC where you can honor our men and women in uniform any day of the year, not just on Veterans Day. These war memorials are FREE to visit and reflect on the true cost of freedom and independence. World War Two Memorial, Battery Park This outdoor memorial is a series of tall marble slabs … [Read more...] about NYC War Memorials to Visit on Veterans Day or Any Day
Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What’s Open in NYC & Nearby & How to Get Reservations
Museums, botanical gardens, zoos, ice skating rinks and other attractions in NYC and the Tri-State area are open again, all with timed-ticket reservation requirements. Some museums have resumed their FREE and pay-what-you-wish admission. Many have reduced operating hours, and all require face masks, as required by both NYC and NY State. NYC Theater Update Broadway … [Read more...] about Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What’s Open in NYC & Nearby & How to Get Reservations
Ice Skating and Holiday Shops Return to Bryant Park
One of New York City's favorite holiday traditions returns on Friday, Oct. 30. The Bryant Park Winter Village includes the famous and popular FREE ice skating rink, European-style holiday markets and festive decorations. Things are different this year to keep us all safe and socially-distanced. There are fewer shops - around 60, instead of the usual 200 - … [Read more...] about Ice Skating and Holiday Shops Return to Bryant Park
NYC Free: Online STEM Programs With NYC Parks
NYC kids and teachers should sign up now for these FREE online programs this fall and winter for young people interested in urban ecology and the environment, including an internship, and lesson plans for educators teaching them. Some programs combine virtual and in-person field trips. These STEM programs are held weekly, through December, for middle school and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Online STEM Programs With NYC Parks
