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 or jacket you no … [Read more...]
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 the straps to hang on … [Read more...]
Macy’s Balloonfest 2019 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 2019, including hours, viewing route, and insider's tips for getting the most out of the experience. Balloonfest … [Read more...]
NYC Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving day and the traditional Black Friday sales the day after, have become among the top shopping days of the year. Despite a recent rush to beat the crowds and open before for business before customers have finished stuffing themselves with the last bite of turkey and pumpkin pie, a growing number of retailers have decided to close on Thanksgiving Day, so employees can have the … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC & Tri-State
If you'd rather not cook, head for one of the locally-owned restaurants for either a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or a non-traditional special holiday menu. These restaurants in NYC, Northern New Jersey and Long Island are serving Thanksgiving dinner at prices that won't break the budget. Nothing on our list is more than $75 for adults and $35 for kids. Tax, tip and alcoholic beverages … [Read more...]
New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2018
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. 2018 is the 30th annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, which expects to deliver its two millionth warm winter coat or jacket this year. As always, there are hundreds of drop-off locations in NYC, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk where you can donate a … [Read more...]
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 reason NYC subway riders … [Read more...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Fun Facts
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attracts around 3.5 million spectators and is watched by another 40 or 50 million more via live broadcasts. Because everybody loves the spectacle and tradition of more than 1,500 dancers, 1,000s of clowns, and 30+ parade floats traveling downtown from the Upper West Side to Macy's flagship department store on 34th Street. Here are some fun facts about … [Read more...]
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