The holidays mean shopping, and NYC is sprouting European-style holiday markets everywhere, with several opening this week. Forget online shopping. Make your list, check it twice, and head for one of these markets to find one-of-a-kind items. Jump start your holiday shopping here, and check back later in the week when we'll feature temporary pop-up holiday markets. Winter … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in October 2018
ICYMI - Since last month was a busy one in NYC, this is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. Read this while you wait in line today to vote in the important Mid-Term Elections. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, shopping, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, … [Read more...]
Designer Sample Sales & Bargains
We haven't been publishing news of designer sample sales and bargains lately, because there just haven't been enough to warrant a round-up. There are several good deals this weekend and next week, including Rebecca Minkoff clothing and handbags and Hickey Freeman menswear, up to 75% off original retail prices, for yourself or as holiday gifts. Sample sale shopping rules: Wear something with … [Read more...]
Wow! $149 Air Fares to Europe
WOW! That's both the name of the deal the name of the airline offering $149 flights to Europe from JFK, EWR and other East Coast and Midwest cities including Boston, Pittsburgh and Orlando and Detroit. The cheap flights from Iceland's bargain airline WOW Air are to Amsterdam, London Stansted and Frankfurt. Other Wow destinations in Europe, including Dublin, Copenhagen and Berlin, are … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in September 2018
ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, shopping, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Tastes of the Seaport - There are three new reasons to visit the South St. Seaport - … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August 2018
ICYMI - This is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate, gentrification, restaurant news, the sharing economy, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, white lies, spins or leaks on NYCOTC. Toy Story - Iconic toy brand FAO Schwarz is opening a store in Rockefeller Plaza in time for … [Read more...]
Barnes & Noble 50% Sale on New Releases & Bestsellers
Barnes & Noble is celebrating the end of summer with its first-ever half-price blowout sale of new releases and everybody-wants-to-read-them bestsellers. The 50% off sale is being called Book Haul Blowout, for purchases through Monday, Labor Day, Sept 3. More than 150 titles are on the 50% off list, including such top fiction titles as The President is Missing by Bill Clinton and James … [Read more...]
NYC Sales Tax Rules for Back to School Shopping
Hard to believe, but it's time for back to school shopping. Here's what you need to know about NYC and New York State sales taxes, to help plan your shopping and not get cheated by paying tax on something that's exempt from tax. The total sales and use tax rate in New York City is 8.875%, but many things are excluded, including clothing or footwear less than $110. Unfortunately, school … [Read more...]
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