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...]
Thanksgiving Dinner Deals 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 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 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...]
Macy’s Balloonfest 2018 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 2018, including hours, viewing route, and insider's tips for getting the most out of the experience. Balloonfest … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner 2018 at NYC Restaurants
If you'd rather not cook, head for one of the locally-owned NYC restaurants are offering either traditional or non-traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. These restaurants are serving Thanksgiving 2018 dinners at prices that won't break the holiday budget. Nothing on our list is more than $65 for adults and $35 for kids. Reservations are essential - make them ASAP - and be sure to tip … [Read more...]
New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2017
If Black Friday or Cyber Week sales earn you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, donate your old one to the poor and homeless in NYC. 2017 is the 91st annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive and there are hundreds of drop-off locations in NYC, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk where you can donate a warm winter coat or jacket you no longer want, or one the kids have outgrown, to poor … [Read more...]
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