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MTA Launches First Real-Time Digital Subway Map

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The first major redesign of the NYC subway map in 40 years is a digital version that shows service in real time, including allowing users to click on stations and individual lines to see the actual wait time for the next train. When you zoom in on the new app, you'll see trains moving along the colored lines, like little grey caterpillars, showing the train's actual movement … [Read more...] about MTA Launches First Real-Time Digital Subway Map

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 21, 2020 | Updated October 21, 2020 Filed Under: Exploring NYC · Getting Around NYC Tagged With: MTA· NYC subways· transportation

MTA Testing Tap & Go Payment on Subways and Buses

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Say hello to tap and go. Staring May 31st, you'll be to ditch your MetroCard and use your phone or credit card to get a ride on NYC subways and buses. It's a pilot program, available only  at the 4, 5 and 6 subway stations between Grand Central in Manhattan and Atlantic Avenue/Barclays Center in Brooklyn and on Staten Island buses, where there are new, specially … [Read more...] about MTA Testing Tap & Go Payment on Subways and Buses

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on May 30, 2019 | Updated January 2, 2021 Filed Under: Brooklyn · Getting Around NYC Tagged With: Google Pay· MTA

MTA Subway & Bus Fare Hikes

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The cost of a ride on a NYC subways and buses go up this weekend, and there are price increases on commuter railroads, too.  The price hikes go into effect at midnight Saturday, April 20.  It's a long list of what is changing and what isn't. The $2.75 per ride stays the same, but there are other changes, including the end of the 5% bonus for purchasing multiple … [Read more...] about MTA Subway & Bus Fare Hikes

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on April 19, 2019 | Updated May 21, 2019 Filed Under: Frugal Over Fifty · Getting Around NYC · NYC for Visitors Tagged With: MTA

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in October 2018

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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, … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in October 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on November 6, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Film · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains · Vanishing NYC Tagged With: FAO Schwarz· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in September 2018

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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 … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in September 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 1, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Vanishing NYC Tagged With: FAO Schwarz· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August 2018

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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 … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in August 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 3, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Film · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains · Vanishing NYC Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in July 2018

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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. Getting Around - The NYC Council is moving to cap the number of vehicles … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in July 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 29, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Film · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains · Vanishing NYC Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in June 2018

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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. Sayonara, Styrofoam - A ban on foam in New York City will go into effect on … [Read more...] about ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in June 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 2, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

NYC News You Missed in May 2018

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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. Bye Bye Batali - Following accusations, lawsuits and news of out-of-court … [Read more...] about NYC News You Missed in May 2018

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 3, 2018 | Updated April 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Getting Around NYC · Grab Bag · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Airbnb· B.B. King's· Lyft· Mario Batali· MTA· Times Square· uber· wheelchair access

Best NYC Free Events This Week May 7-11

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As we tell you often, it's easy to take a big bite out of The Big Apple without taking a similar big bite out of your wallet. Be a NYC cheapskate with these FREE happenings this week through Friday, May 11, including FREE concerts in Lincoln Center, FREE dance party in Bryant Park and a FREE high-tech job fair. All Week 1978: The NYC Parks/New York Times Photo Project - … [Read more...] about Best NYC Free Events This Week May 7-11

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on May 7, 2018 | Updated May 8, 2018 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Central Park · Film · NYC Free · NYC Parks Tagged With: Bryant Park· Lincoln Center· Midsummer Night Swing· MTA· NYPL

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