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

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

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

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

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