Hard to believe, but it's back to school shopping time. Here's what you need to know about NYC and New York State sales taxes, to help plan your shopping. 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 supplies like backpacks or notebooks - the paper kind or the electronic kind - are … [Read more...]
Senior Savings Day at Walgreens
It pays to be older and wiser and take advantage of special savings only for those 55+. On the first Tuesday of the month, Walgreens offers customers 55 and older a 20% discount on W brand products and 15% on nearly everything else. Walgreens Senior Savings Day discounts do not apply to sale items, prescriptions, cigarettes, phone cards or similar items, but do apply to all Wallgreens, W Brand … [Read more...]
NYC News You Might Have Missed in July
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 food, real estate and shopping, plus other tidbits including Hizzoner's legal fees. Here are the headlines from our sources, which we identify. No leaks, no lies, no fake news on NYCOTC. Winging to NYC - The Buffalo restaurant that claims to have invented Buffalo wings is … [Read more...]
Wedding Gown Sample Sales in NYC
Is there is a wedding in your future? Get a fabulous designer gown at 75% off original retail at The Bridal Garden, the only not-for-profit bridal boutique in NYC. Prices are $195 to $995 for gowns that retailed originally at up to $8,000, by top designers including Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang, Lela Rose, Ivy & Aster, Justin Alexander. Besides getting a beautiful bargain, you'll … [Read more...]
Ten Things for Just $1 in NYC
New York City doesn't have to be expensive, when you know where to look. Here's a NYC insider's guide to some of the best things the best city in the world has to offer for just one buck. Food, fun, games, even museum admission, for just $1. Pizza - grab a slice for just 99 cents at one of these 99 cent pizza joints, most of them open until midnight. Books - get an airplane read, rainy or … [Read more...]
NYC News You Might Have Missed in June
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 food, shopping and real estate, plus other tidbits. Here are the headlines from our sources, which we identify. No leaks, no fake news on NYCOTC. Bullshit food - That's what TV food star Anthony Bourdain promises he won't sell any at his new NYC food hall, … [Read more...]
Discounts for Seniors: Walgreens, Duane Reade
Age has its privileges, and a popular one is shopping discounts. Seniors 65+ get serious discounts the first week of the month at Walgreens and Duane Reade, and also at Rite-Aid. But you can't just show up and point to your smile lines or grey hair. The discounts are only for members of the chains' loyalty programs. Walgreens offers 20% off in-store and 10% off online on the first Tuesday of … [Read more...]
NYC Sample Sales June: Daum, La Perla, Escada
Shop talk: Upgrade your wardrobe and your home at NYC sample sales and warehouse sales from top designers and labels, where you can save up to 85% off original retail. The June sales calendar includes Daum crystal, La Perla lingerie, Escada. Expect communal dressing rooms, and wear something with pockets for your valuables, since sale locations normally require you to check your handbag and … [Read more...]
NYC News You Might Have Missed in May
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 food, shopping and real estate, plus other tidbits. Here are the headlines from our sources, which we identify. No leaks, no fake news on NYCOTC. Can you hear me now? - NYC gets yet another area code, to make room for additional phones in the metro area. The new 332 code … [Read more...]
NYC Sample Sales May 22-June 5
Shop talk: Upgrade your wardrobe and your home at one of these NYC sample sales and clearance sales from top designers and labels, where you can save up to 85% off original retail, including Hickey Freeman, Bobbie Brown and Paul Smith Expect communal dressing rooms, and wear something with pockets for your valuables, since sale locations normally require you to check your handbag and tote … [Read more...]
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