Shot in the dark filter: Does anyone have any ideas about how I can find a taxi/ car & driver service who can get my parents from Jersey City, NJ to Long Island for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by anitanita on Nov 27, 2009 - 6 answers

We're going camping in Ithaca, NY this weekend. What should we make sure to do while we're there? [more inside]
posted by cheerwine on Oct 12, 2009 - 24 answers

We're in the process of relocating to New York and need help finding a great sofa bed for all of our impending visitors! Mr Hibbersk is currently there organizing our apartment in Brooklyn and we had planned to buy this sofa bed from Ikea - however it is out of stock across the entire country and they don't know when it will be available (something about factory relocations and shortages). [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Sep 5, 2009 - 19 answers

It used to be that pretty much any old deli in town had those classic NY onion rolls, but lately they seem to have become increasingly hard to find. Are there still places where I can get a nice toasted onion roll with butter for breakfast, especially in the Penn Station area?
posted by monospace on Sep 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Is there a way to speed up the construction of the house next to mine? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Aug 13, 2009 - 5 answers

I am planning a road trip from Providence, RI to Toronto and need the hivemind's help! [more inside]
posted by quodlibet on Aug 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Ohshitfilter: Temporary health insurance options in NJ? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Aug 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Can a New York Transit Authority ticket catch up with me back home in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by oblio_one on Jul 27, 2009 - 8 answers

Where should I register my car? [more inside]
posted by pemberkins on Jun 25, 2009 - 13 answers

If we are driving with kids (9 and 5) from upstate NY (Rochester) to DC, where can we stop in PA off of route 15 for a picnic, run-around and see-something-cool-or-weird break? [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y on Jun 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there a good online form which will allow me to contact my NY state senators and encourage them to vote in favor of the gay marriage bill that's coming up? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on May 19, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I camp for several weeks at a time in the northeastern U.S. (in and around NY state)? I wanting a quiet spot that is set up to handle longterm campers? Also wondering whether there is a good guide to US campsites (ratings, etc.)?
posted by brynnwood on Apr 14, 2009 - 4 answers

I moved to California in late March. All my W2 says New York. How badly have I screwed up? How can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by aoeu on Apr 12, 2009 - 3 answers

I got laid off about a month ago in NYC. Applied for unemployment insurance and got approved, no problems. Now I got a letter from the UI agency from my former former employer (2 employers ago) declining my claim and requesting a hearing on the basis that I voluntarily quit. This is true, and I was laid off from the place I worked at after that employer. Why is this happening? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 29, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm moving out of state - from PA to NY - for a short-term job (roughly a year). Can I have a PA car insurance policy? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Parents coming to visit in NY. Where should I take them? [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Mar 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Since I am a lawyer (though of course, not your lawyer, and not his lawyer), a family member asked if I could help him with some issues regarding a durable power of attorney (NY State). Unfortunately, I'm not a trusts & estates lawyer, so I need some direction as to what I should look at and consider in order to let him know whether he should consult a lawyer with that expertise. I know you're not my lawyer, and I'm not seeking your legal advice. [more inside]
posted by Caz721 on Jan 30, 2009 - 5 answers

NYCfilter: where in the world was this photo of a delectable waffle taken?
posted by redhotchips on Dec 15, 2008 - 9 answers

HALP! I am trying to plan a birthday party for two friends but am finding a lot of hurdles. Any suggestions that can accommodate ~20 or more adults in Manhattan (preferably), Brooklyn, or Queens for cheap? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Dec 3, 2008 - 4 answers

NY Unemployment Benefits Filter: I applied for unemployment benefits approximately three weeks after my company had to release me, due to downsizing. Essentially, I am trying to recover unemployment benefits I did not claim during those first three weeks. Am I out of luck? [more inside]
posted by helios410 on Oct 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I find Sigmund Freud lollipops before Friday? [more inside]
posted by Four-Eyed Girl on Oct 8, 2008 - 4 answers

NY iPhone owners: How's the reception in Queens (Astoria/LIC) and what's the bill once all the taxes etc. are included? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay on Sep 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I'd like a referral for a service in New York City that can provide transport for six people, and luggage, from Penn Station to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. There are dozens - if not hundreds - limo services to choose from so I just need help separating the wheat from the chaff. Thanks.
posted by Man with Lantern on Sep 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Cheap way to get myself and my cats from NY to DC. [more inside]
posted by Navelgazer on Aug 9, 2008 - 7 answers

Recommendations for tailor/alterations (for bridesmaid dress) in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by Caz721 on Jul 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for things for a couple to do up in the Buffalo / Youngstown NY / Niagara area for a few days in July (early July. Like later this week.) Ideally looking for romantic-type stuff (that doesn't involve Niagara Falls, already done that one a few times now). We're into camping and hiking and general outdoors stuff. We'll have a car. Any (fancy?) veggie/vegan-friendly restaurants in the area? [more inside]
posted by inigo2 on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Why are there so many dead deer bodies on the side of the highway on the Merritt Parkway in CT? Do they die on the side of the road right before they prance onto the highway? They look too perfectly placed and appear to lack much bleeding to have been run over then moved aside. [more inside]
posted by Jimmie on Jun 9, 2008 - 21 answers

I'm currently in Astoria, NY, and planning to drive to DC tomorrow in a hired car. [more inside]
posted by tomble on Jun 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Where can I get some work done tomorrow in Manhattan (around 65th and Broadway)? [more inside]
posted by lionelhutz5 on May 25, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to hear from people who have both astigmatism and myopia and have successfully transitioned to contact lenses. Also, if your eye doc is in Manhattan, can I have his/her number? [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on May 17, 2008 - 17 answers

Human Anatomy/Microbiology Independent Lab courses for college credit...in NYC? Anywhere? [more inside]
posted by iamck on Apr 2, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm driving from NYC to LA this weekend. Going to Ironman it with a friend of mine to Flagstaff, sleep, hang around the grand canyon for a bit, and then drive to LA. Anybody have any words of wisdom? [more inside]
posted by taumeson on Mar 25, 2008 - 24 answers

How does one go about making their own ear gauge plug jewelry from hardwoods? [more inside]
posted by franklen on Mar 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me sort out an issue involving the Presidency, the Senate, and the authority of the governor of New York... [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on Mar 11, 2008 - 5 answers

For a 15- or 20-person group of people with no experience in surfing: lessons (in New York) at Long Beach or Far Rockaway Beach? Also, which is more fun to be at and has more stuff to see around it? Finally, any recommendations for surf lesson companies?
posted by Malad on Mar 10, 2008 - 2 answers

New York Philharmonic perform today Tuesday a in Pyongyang. How can I listen? Is it streamed? URGENT
posted by priorpark17 on Feb 25, 2008 - 9 answers

(NYC filter) Help me find the Cantor that sells 600 thread count bed sheets in front of a synagogue near Macy's. [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann on Feb 19, 2008 - 2 answers

What's a good driving school for help with the NY driving test? [more inside]
posted by jasonsmall on Oct 25, 2007 - 4 answers

I need a Psychiatrist in NY - one that has experience dealing with artists and won't drug me into a straight-line mood. I need my meds, but I also need my ups and downs! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 4, 2007 - 4 answers

What schools (colleges/universities) are good for graphic design in NYC? [more inside]
posted by kaozity on Aug 28, 2007 - 10 answers

Anyone have a recommendation on a real estate company or rental agency for Rochester New York? I'm moving from out of state and need a rental in a safe area near downtown. [more inside]
posted by matrjety on Aug 2, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm headed to NY from Chicago for the first time in my adult life and am looking for suggestions on things to do, places to eat/drink. [more inside]
posted by peruvianidol on Jul 25, 2007 - 26 answers

Looking for kick-ass internships in the NJ/NYC area. Background is CS, design, and a little bit of everything. The tougher the better. [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Jul 13, 2007 - 11 answers

We all read Scoble, Valleywag, Techcrunch, Scripting News, but these guys are all based in California and cover almost exclusively Silicon Valley. What about the NY scene? Are there bloggers / journalists / entrepreneurs who cover what used to be called "Silicon Alley"?
posted by falameufilho on Jul 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Moving to NY. The job is in White Plains, but should we live there or commute? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Round-trip bus ride from DC to NYC - Go Greyhound, VaMoose, or other? [more inside]
posted by XQUZYPHYR on Jun 12, 2007 - 15 answers

What to do in Woodstock, NY this weekend? [more inside]
posted by kimdog on Jun 6, 2007 - 8 answers

Why are New York driver's licenses made from a flexible material? And what is it? [more inside]
posted by delmoi on May 27, 2007 - 8 answers

Good pond skating in the New York City region? I'm willing to travel up to 100 miles (though that's the absolute limit). The more secluded the better, and no man-made rinks.
posted by one_bean on Feb 9, 2007 - 4 answers

There's a commission in New York State that's going to force closure of a bunch of hospitals across the state, including a few in my area (Buffalo). They are also going to force a few private organizations to merge. What gives them the ability to dictate this sort of thing? Is it the threat of withholding funding? I've read many news articles on the closure recommendations, but have missed out on a good ultimate explanation. [more inside]
posted by voidcontext on Nov 29, 2006 - 6 answers