Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update August 3rd: NYC is reopening - slowly and carefully, including outdoor arts & entertainment such as zoos and sidewalk dining, indoor shopping and professional sports events with no fans. It's a great time to be a tourist in your own hometown, since popular attractions are not crowded. Breaking News: The Radio City … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
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50 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week Aug. 3-9
Again this week, there are many ways to enjoy NYC this first week of August, including FREE virtual guided walks in NYC parks, virtual Shakespeare in the Park and meditation workshops to help us reduce stress in these difficult days, plus real visits to some of NYC's best attractions open again. Grab your favorite beverage and snacks and settle in for these virtual events, … [Read more...] about 50 FREE & Cheap Things to Do This Week Aug. 3-9
NYPL Opens 22 More Branches for Grab & Go Service
As part of New York City’s reopening, the New York Public Library is opening an additional 22 branches on Monday, August 3, for a total of 30 open for Grab & Go. Each branch has a limited area for returns and pick-up materials ordered online, including books and films on DVD. Patrons can place holds on physical materials for pickup at our open locations via … [Read more...] about NYPL Opens 22 More Branches for Grab & Go Service
NYC Libraries Re-Open with Grab-and-Go Service
New York City’s three library systems—The New York Public Library (NYPL), Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), and Queens Public Library (QPL) - are re-opening with grab-and-go service. Limited operations across 22 branches in all five boroughs are set to begin on Monday, July 13, with new rules for social distancing and wearing face masks. Not all branches in all systems … [Read more...] about NYC Libraries Re-Open with Grab-and-Go Service
Where to Get Free & Discounted Books for Kids
Times are tough these days. If you are stretched financially, with kids getting antsy from cabin fever, or both, check out these resources for FREE and discounted books - both the real page-turning kind and virtual books, to encourage reading at all ages. Your Local Library NYC has three library systems, and each offers FREE e-books for kids. Ask about the … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free & Discounted Books for Kids
NYC Free: IRS Tax Prep and Filing at NYPL
April 15th will be here before you know it. Once again in 2020, you can get FREE assistance with filing your taxes through April 15th at The New York Public Library (NYPL) neighborhood branches throughout Manhattan, Bronx and Staten Island, from AARP volunteers certified by the IRS. The FREE tax prep service is open to anybody, whether or not you are 50+ and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: IRS Tax Prep and Filing at NYPL
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do January 2020
Your budget is busted from the holidays. But fear not, because NYC is filled with FREE things to do every month, and the firt month of 2020 is no different. Put these FREE and cheap events on your calendar in January and save your money for the next holiday. January also is special for the annual Broadway Week BOGO tickets for top shows, which is really three weeks, not … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do January 2020
Last Chance for These Broadway Shows & Exhibits
All good things must come to an end. That applies to holiday decorations and light shows as well as to Broadway shows and museum exhibits. This is your last chance for several things closing this weekend, so don't delay. Grouped in order of their closing date. Holiday Light Show Closing Friday, Jan. 3rd Luminaries Luminaries is a FREE installation of … [Read more...] about Last Chance for These Broadway Shows & Exhibits
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
