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Prepare for Emergency with a Grab & Go Bag

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With the remnants of killer Hurricane Florence headed to NYC, and flash flooding predicted, it's important to be ready for an emergency, in case you and your family must evacuate quickly. Even if you are not in the path of hurricane-related weather, you should have a Grab and Go Bag and be ready for storms, floods, fires, or even a personal emergency that requires immediate … [Read more...] about Prepare for Emergency with a Grab & Go Bag

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 18, 2018 | Updated September 18, 2018 Filed Under: Grab Bag · Hurricane Sandy Tagged With: Emergency Go Bag· Hurricane Jose· Hurricane Sandy

Three Bears Holiday Bash puppet show

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Take the kids to the Three Bears Holiday Bash, the annual puppet variety show in Central Park that celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa in song, dance, and puppetry. Tickets are just $7 for kids, $10 for the adults they bring along - same price as last year -  so this is an affordable holiday family outing. Not to mention it's lots of fun. Celebrate the all the … [Read more...] about Three Bears Holiday Bash puppet show

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 20, 2016 | Updated November 22, 2016 Filed Under: Christmas in NYC · Family Fun · NYC Parks Tagged With: Christmas· Hurricane Sandy

How to avoid holiday charity scams

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Beware of charity scams this holiday season. Disasters like the Philippines typhoon and the recent Batkid story from San Francisco have us all thinking about donating to affected families, especially the children.  Unfortunately, bad guys often take advantage of our goodwill.  Make your charity donation dollars go further by taking some simple steps, which include not donating … [Read more...] about How to avoid holiday charity scams

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 26, 2013 | Updated November 25, 2013 Filed Under: Scam Alert Tagged With: Christmas· Hurricane Sandy

Charities raise $400 million for Hurricane Sandy relief

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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman reports that charities have raised $400 million for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York. Not surprisingly, The American Red Cross raised the most money, nearly $188 million. That's roughly comparable to the $154 million it cost the New York City budget for overtime pay for police, fire and other first responders. The $188 … [Read more...] about Charities raise $400 million for Hurricane Sandy relief

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on January 6, 2013 | Updated January 7, 2013 Filed Under: Grab Bag · Hurricane Sandy Tagged With: Hurricane Sandy

NYC Intrepid Museum re-opens after Hurricane Sandy damage

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Welcome back to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, which re-opens Friday, December 21, after a two-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.  Join museum officials and local politicians at 10 a.m. for a ribbon cutting ceremony, and then go visit the museum.  You can also click here for a video report by the museum on Sandy recovery … [Read more...] about NYC Intrepid Museum re-opens after Hurricane Sandy damage

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 21, 2012 | Updated April 7, 2020 Filed Under: Hurricane Sandy · NYC for Visitors · NYC Museums Tagged With: Hurricane Sandy

How to avoid holiday charity scams

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Beware of charity scams this holiday season. Disasters like the Newtown massacre and Hurricane Sandy have us all thinking about donating to affected families, especially the children.  Unfortunately, bad guys often take advantage of our goodwill.  Make your charity donation dollars go further by taking some simple steps. My go-to checkpoint is Charity Navigator, which rates … [Read more...] about How to avoid holiday charity scams

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 20, 2012 | Updated December 20, 2012 Filed Under: Grab Bag · Scam Alert Tagged With: Christmas· Hurricane Sandy

NYC’s newest Fairway in Kips Bay opens 12-21-12

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New York City's newest Fairway opens in Kips Bay at 10 am on Friday, December 21, the day the day of the Winter Solstice, and the day the Mayan calendar marks either as the end of the world or the start of a new calendar. Hurricane Sandy somewhat delayed the opening of this latest outpost of he local NYC supermarket and purveyor of fresh produce, gourmet foods and  almost … [Read more...] about NYC’s newest Fairway in Kips Bay opens 12-21-12

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 20, 2012 | Updated December 20, 2012 Filed Under: Entertainment · Free and Cheap · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Fairway· Hurricane Sandy

12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert album on sale today

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The 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief in New York City was the greatest gathering of rock musicians in history. Starting today, you can download the four-plus hours of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Who, Alicia Keys, Eddie Vetter, Kanye West and others, for $12.99 on iTunes.  Individual artists also can … [Read more...] about 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert album on sale today

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 18, 2012 | Updated December 17, 2012 Filed Under: Entertainment · Free and Cheap Tagged With: Hurricane Sandy

Feed it Forward with free $10 restaurant e-Gift Cards

Feed It Forward is an annual holiday program from Restaurant.com that allows you to celebrate the gift of giving by sending FREE $10 Restaurant.com eGift Cards to family and friends, and most especially as an extra holiday tip to your manicurist, hairdresser, doorman and such.  Or, to anyone on your gift list who loves food.  Feed it Forward says that it has helped bring in … [Read more...] about Feed it Forward with free $10 restaurant e-Gift Cards

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 16, 2012 | Updated December 16, 2012 Filed Under: Cheap Eats · Free and Cheap Tagged With: Hurricane Sandy

12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert album: download on iTunes

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The 12-12-12 Concert for Sandy Relief in New York City was the greatest gathering of rock musicians in history, and you can download the four-plus hours of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, The Who, Alicia Keys, Eddie Vetter, Kanye West and others, for $12.99 on iTunes. As with the concert itself, all … [Read more...] about 12-12-12 Sandy Relief Concert album: download on iTunes

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on December 14, 2012 | Updated December 14, 2012 Filed Under: Entertainment · Free and Cheap Tagged With: Hurricane Sandy

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