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Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather

Oh, the weather outside can be frightful, but in here it's so delightful at these NYC rooftop bars where you can soak up skyline views and stay warm via tempered glass walls, roofs, space heaters, cozy blankets, even private igloos. Go early enough to enjoy the sunset, and be prepared for wine and cocktail prices that are as lofty as the rooftop locations, around $15 each, … [Read more...] about Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather

Free NYC Marathon App

Download the FREE  NYC Marathon app to help you keep track of the many events, find information about specific runners, even live tracking of a specific runner. The 50th NYC Marathon is this weekend, Sunday, Nov. 7, with runners from around the USA and the world competing, in an iconic race that runs through all five NYC boroughs. This year's special anniversary … [Read more...] about Free NYC Marathon App

MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides Virtually in 2020

Get aboard for a trip back in time, on a vintage NYC subway train. The annual and popular MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train rides again in 2020, with vintage cars that were in service 1932 to 1977, and conductors dressed in vintage uniforms. You might remember light bulbs, woven wicker seats, ceiling fans and windows you could open before air conditioning.  And the … [Read more...] about MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides Virtually in 2020

New Year’s Day Things to Do Free & Cheap in NYC

Start 2020 with a visit to a museum or other top NYC attraction, such as the zoo. Several are open on New Year's Day, and there is rarely a big crowd, especially early in the day, so you can get up close and personal with a painting, life-size dinosaur or real, live lions and tigers and bears. Oh, my, there's so much to do on New Year's Day in New York … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Things to Do Free & Cheap in NYC

MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides Again

Get aboard for a trip back in time, on a vintage NYC subway train. The annual and popular MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train rides again in 2019, with vintage R 1/9 cars that were in service 1932 to 1977, and conductors dressed in vintage uniforms. You might remember light bulbs, woven wicker seats, ceiling fans and windows you could open before air conditioning.  And … [Read more...] about MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides Again

$20 Off-Broadway Tickets This Week

  See  the best Off-Broadway shows for just $20 for 20 days this week, through Sunday, Sept. 22. It's the annual 20at20 promotion celebrating Off-Broadway shows, including such long-running favorites as Gazillion Bubble Show, Blue Man Group, and Jersey Boys, and newcomers including Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish with English super-titles. 20at20 is for … [Read more...] about $20 Off-Broadway Tickets This Week

MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train 2018

Get aboard for a trip back in time, on a vintage NYC subway train. The annual and popular MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train rides again for 2018, with vintage R 1/9 cars that were in service 1932 to 1977. You might remember light bulbs, woven wicker seats, ceiling fans and windows you could open before air conditioning.  And the straps to hang on to, which are the … [Read more...] about MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train 2018

$20 Off-Broadway Tickets Ending Soon

  This is your last chance to see the best Off-Broadway shows for just $20. This season's 20at20 promotion includes such long-running favorites as Gazillion Bubble Show, Stomp, Avenue Q, and Newsical the Musical 20at20 is for matinee and evening performances through Sunday, September 23rd. Get theater and event tickets for $20 or less year-round from NYCOTC … [Read more...] about $20 Off-Broadway Tickets Ending Soon

Ten Things for Just $1 in NYC

New York City doesn't have to be expensive, when you know where to look. Be a NYC cheapskate with this 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 … [Read more...] about Ten Things for Just $1 in NYC

$20 Off-Broadway Shows Through Feb. 11

  See the best Off-Broadway shows for just $20 for matinee and evening performances through Sunday, Feb. 11. This season's 20at20 promotion includes such long-running favs as Gazillion Bubble Show, Stomp, Avenue Q, and Newsical the Musical, and newcomers including the Jerry Garcia show, Red Roses Green Gold. Broadway Week 2-for-1 tickets also is underway … [Read more...] about $20 Off-Broadway Shows Through Feb. 11