Reminder that 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. 2020 is the 32nd 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 Yorkers are counting on acts of warmth make it … [Read more...] about New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2020 is Underway
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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
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 $75 for adults and $35 for kids - some are even under $35 for adults. If … [Read more...] about NYC Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Dinner
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. Today is the last day for ordering at one of the dining services on our list, and all have an ordering … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving To Go: Get Dinner Delivered in NYC & Metro Area
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
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
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 … [Read more...] about Macy’s Balloonfest 2019 Complete Guide
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 … [Read more...] about NYC Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
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 … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC & Tri-State
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 … [Read more...] about New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2018
