Attend a FREE concert of Christmas music followed by a reading of the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore. After the family-friendly concert and reading, everybody follows folk dressed in Victorian costume for a lantern procession two blocks to Moore's grave for a wreath-laying ceremony, and then back to the Church of the Intercession, … [Read more...] about ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Free Event
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Junior’s 65 cent cheesecake today
Junior's, the legendary Brooklyn restaurant, celebrates its 65th anniversary today with 65 cent cheesecake. This birthday - or anniversary celebration - is only at the original Junior's location in Brooklyn restaurant, not at the Grand Central Terminal Food Court outpost. The 65 cent cheesecake slice is only for take-out orders or with a dine-in purchase of an entree, 6:30am … [Read more...] about Junior’s 65 cent cheesecake today
Year-Round Christmas Store in Midtown
Christmas is 365 day a year at Christmas Cottage in Midtown. Other cities have year-round Christmas stores, filled with ornaments and other seasonal items, and now NYC has one of its own. Santa Claus is always in town at Christmas Cottage, on Seventh Ave. between 56th and 57th Streets. It's like a visit to Santa's Workshop, including special ornaments celebrating New York … [Read more...] about Year-Round Christmas Store in Midtown
Junior’s 64 cent cheesecake today
Junior's, the legendary Brooklyn restaurant, celebrates its 64th anniversary today with 64 cent cheesecake. This birthday - or anniversary celebration - is only at the Junior's location at the Grand Central Terminal Food Court location, not at the Brooklyn restaurant. And the 64 cent slice is only with an eat-in or take-out purchase. Also today only, an entire Junior's … [Read more...] about Junior’s 64 cent cheesecake today
Central Park Film Festival 2014
Save the date for the 2014 Central Park Film Festival, August 18-22 for an interesting FREE movie screening each night for five nights, each one that includes New York City in a central role. The films are shown at the northern edge of the Sheep Meadow, in the middle of the park at 69th Street. Screenings are 8 p.m., rain or shine. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., so bring a picnic … [Read more...] about Central Park Film Festival 2014
Free NYC discount Rx prescription card
Save as much as half off your prescription medicines with the FREE Big Apple Rx prescription discount card. This just may be the best cheap deal in NYC, since it's open to everybody - it is not limited to low-income New Yorkers or the elderly, it has nothing to do with Obamacare, and there is no limit how often you can use the card to save money. Since this prescription … [Read more...] about Free NYC discount Rx prescription card
Free NYC discount Rx prescription card
Save as much as half off your prescription medicines with the FREE Big Apple Rx prescription discount card. This just may be the best cheap deal in NYC, since it's open to everybody - it is not limited to low-income New Yorkers or the elderly, and there is no limit how often you can use the card to save money. Since this prescription discount card is available to anybody and … [Read more...] about Free NYC discount Rx prescription card
Best NYC rooftop bars for Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks
You could join the crowds lining Riverside Park and the Highline to view the 36th Annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks extravaganza. Or you could elevate yourself and relax with a camera in one hand and a drink in the other at one of NYC's heavenly rooftop bars. There are just a few rooftop spots on the West Side to watch the show, since most are already booked, including … [Read more...] about Best NYC rooftop bars for Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks
Coney Island Mermaid Parade is today
Mermaids, mer-men and their fans take over the Coney Island boardwalk today, Saturday, June 22. 2013, for the annual Mermaid Parade. Think of it as the summer version of Halloween, with costumes that range from creative to outrageous, plus marching bands and solo artists stepping out to the beat. You can also think of it as the Brooklyn version of Mardi Gras, with a king and … [Read more...] about Coney Island Mermaid Parade is today
Brooklyn Restaurant Week: $20.13 meals
The annual Brooklyn Restaurant Week is really ten days of meal deals, through Thursday, March 21st. Brunch is two for $20.13, lunch is $20.13 per person, dinner is $28 per person. Mention "Dine in Brooklyn" when you make your reservation, and you should do that soon, before the most popular eateries and dates are booked. Restaurants are listed on the Visit Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Restaurant Week: $20.13 meals
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