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New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2021 is Underway

If holiday shopping earns you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, you can also contribute to buy a new warm winter coat to the poor and homeless in NYC, including kids. 2021 is the  33rd Annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, which has delivered more than two million warm winter coats to NYC needy over the years.  This year more than ever, New … [Read more...] about New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2021 is Underway

Macy’s Balloonfest 2021 Complete Guide

For many New Yorkers and holiday visitors, the best part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the night before, watching the world-famous parade balloons get inflated with helium and pop into life one leg, arm or hat at a time. Here's your complete guide to Macy's Balloonfest 2021, including hours, viewing route, and insider's tips for getting the most out of the … [Read more...] about Macy’s Balloonfest 2021 Complete Guide

Thanksgiving To Go: Take-Out From Restaurant Chains

Don't want to cook?  Don't want to wash the dishes? These national restaurant chains are offering take-out and take-home Thanksgiving Dinners of turkey or ham with all the fixings, or a la carte sides and pies. Some chains have order deadlines this weekend, so order now, and verify whether pick-up is on Wednesday or Thursday. Some of these national chains also are … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Take-Out From Restaurant Chains

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NYC Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner

If you'd rather not cook, make reservations now at one of the locally-owned restaurants serving either a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or a non-traditional special menu. These NYC restaurants are serving holiday meals at prices that won't break the budget. Everything on our list is less than $85 for adults and $35 for kids - there's even one multi-course holiday dinner … [Read more...] about NYC Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner

Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2021

If you don't want to cook and clean up for a crowd on Thanksgiving, head out to one of the national restaurant chains open and serving traditional turkey and fixings on Thanksgiving Day.  Some also are offering to-go options. Be sure to call first to confirm participation and pricing, including if they require reservations and/or masks and proof of vaccination for … [Read more...] about Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2021

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Best Viewing Spots

Everybody loves a parade, and the best parade on the planet is back.  The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade officially ushers in the Christmas Season in NYC, with hundreds of marching bands, celebrity-filled floats and those iconic larger-than-life balloons.  And Santa - he's on the last float, with his Elves, headed for Macy's Santaland at the flagship store, … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Best Viewing Spots

Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC

If you'd rather not cook, place your order now to get your Thanksgiving Dinner delivered from one of these top NYC restaurants, at prices that won't break the budget. We're also sharing two of their recipes, for pumpkin lasagna and butternut squash. Prices, which were between $35-$60 per person in 2020 have gone up in 2021. That should not be a surprise, since the cost of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC

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

Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area

If you'd rather not cook, place your order now to get your Thanksgiving Dinner delivered from one of these top NYC catering services and restaurants, at prices that won't break the budget. We're also sharing two of their recipes, for pumpkin lasagna and butternut squash. This information  including prices is from 2020   Today is the last day for ordering at … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area

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New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2019

If holiday shopping earns you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, donate your old one to the poor and homeless in NYC. 2019 is the 31st annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, which has delivered more than two million warm winter coats to NYC needy over the years.   As always, there are dozens of drop-off locations where you can donate a warm winter coat … [Read more...] about New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2019