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NYC Newest Attraction: Summit One Vanderbilt Glass Elevators to Observatory

This fall, you’ll be able to ride an all-glass elevator up more than 1,000 feet to the new observation deck, restaurants and interactive exhibits at Summit One Vanderbilt, across Vanderbilt Avenue from Grand Central Terminal. The see-throuugh elevators ride outside the building, for incredible views all the way up and down and around.  When you get to the top, … [Read more...] about NYC Newest Attraction: Summit One Vanderbilt Glass Elevators to Observatory

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Recipes for Irish Beef Stew Recipe and a Dessert With Guinness & Chocolate

Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day.  Even though the famous NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade is not being held again this year, you can still celebrate by serving up a taste of Ireland, with one or both of these recipes for a main course and a dessert that combines Guinness, esperesso and chocolate. Irish Beef Stew Recipe This recipe uses a bounty of fresh … [Read more...] about Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These Recipes for Irish Beef Stew Recipe and a Dessert With Guinness & Chocolate

Moynihan Train Hall Penn Station Opens to Public

After more than three years of construction and $1.6 Billion dollars, the airy new Penn Station main hall opens to the public on Jan. 1, directly across Eighth Ave. from the dungeon-like facility we've all hated for decades. It's a bright, modern destination for Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road and NJ Transit commuters sick of the crowded and windowless Penn Station … [Read more...] about Moynihan Train Hall Penn Station Opens to Public

NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in December

There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any time of the year, especially in December, with all the FREE holiday tree lighting ceremonies, FREE light shows and store windows to enjoy, plus FREE concerts and dance performances and so much more. Get More NYC for Less Money with NYC ON THE CHEAP.  That's our motto, and we're sticking … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in December

Free & Cheap Things to Do Nov. 18-30

There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, especially the last two weeks of November, which includes the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Baloonfest the night before, plus  lectures, film festivals, the openings of of holiday exhibits and markets, and so much more. Some events require advance registration to manage … [Read more...] about Free & Cheap Things to Do Nov. 18-30

NYC Free: Pagani Supercar Show at GCT

Even if you can't afford a million-dollar-plus Pagani supercar, you can still appreciate the design, technology and speed of these drool-worthy hand-built Italian roadsters. Especially when you can look, dream and drool for FREE. Pagani supercars are on display through Friday in the equally iconic Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station. With individual cars valued at … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Pagani Supercar Show at GCT

NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Oct. 21-31

There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and October is no different, especially if you like all the FREE Halloween events - both for families and for adults only - and the red carpet opening of the new Nordstrom flagship store on West 57th St and the re-opening of the expanded MOMA.. Some events require advance … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Oct. 21-31

NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Oct. 15-31

There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and October is no different, especially if you like FREE wine tastings, FREE photo exhibits, and all the FREE Halloween events - both for families and for adults ony. Some events require advance registration to manage space, so if you are interested, sign up. Get more NYC … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Oct. 15-31

NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in October

There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and October is no different. The NYC on the Cheap list of the best things to do in October is beyond the obvious Columbus Day Weekend parade and Halloween celebrations - we'll have those for you soon. Some events require advance registration to manage space, so if you are … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in October

NYC Free: Holiday Train Show at Grand Central

The 17th Annual Holiday Train Show is open at Grand Central Terminal, and it's FREE once again this year.  These are classic, vintage Lionel Trains which run on eight separate loops of track through a 34-foot long miniature New York City scene, at the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex and Store in GCT. The vintage trains are  from the museum's … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Holiday Train Show at Grand Central