I'm going to be in NYC for New Year's Eve with a few friends and we would like to go to a local celebration/event in Queens or Brooklyn instead of Manhattan. Are there any that you recommend? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Dec 21, 2009 - 6 answers

What is a good screenwriting class in NYC? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Dec 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Where can I get Bendaroos at a retail store in Brooklyn or Manhattan (or Queens, if it comes to that) today? Our NYC Winter Wishes letter got shuffled around from forwarding addresses a bunch and we just got it yesterday, so I don't have time to order online.
posted by Optimus Chyme on Dec 13, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for a gun range near New York City. [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Nov 24, 2009 - 5 answers

I need to go to a professional conference in New York City at the end of December. I'll be going alone. Where can I find a cheap, safe hotel? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Nov 17, 2009 - 47 answers

NYC Filter: What's fun to do in New York City on a weekday? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek on Nov 17, 2009 - 12 answers

If you only had one year left before moving out of New York City, what would you make sure to see and do before leaving? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

Can someone recommend a good gastroenterologist in NYC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 15, 2009 - 7 answers

Where's the best place to watch the sunrise in New York City, preferably Manhattan? Since this is for my honeymoon, the more romantic the location, the better. :)
posted by exhilaration on Sep 26, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I channel my inner Ferris Bueller and have one great day, except in New York? [more inside]
posted by Diagonalize on Sep 18, 2009 - 36 answers

NYC KaraokeFilter: Looking for a great karaoke place in Manhattan to hold a birthday party for about 20 or so people. We'd like to rent a private room. A big English songlist is a must, and the place should serve alcohol. Cool & loungey is a major plus. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell on Sep 16, 2009 - 6 answers

What are the best "inside baseball" political blogs covering the upcoming New York City elections? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Sep 3, 2009 - 0 answers

I am crazy-excited about Mad Men season 3 airing this week. Unfortunately, my friends and I are frugal New Yorkers who don't get extra channels like AMC. Are there any bars in NYC that play Mad Men where we could actually hear the show? Or are there places where we could rent a TV and a room without going broke? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

So I probably have a warrant out for my arrest on a very old (3 years ) ticket for possible public consumption, in New York City. I want to take care of this, but what repercussions can I expect? Do I go to the courthouse and turn myself in? Will my fine be exorbitantly higher than the ticket? Additionally, I need to renew my license in Brooklyn before my upcoming birthday. Would I be able to do this if I do in fact have a bench warrant? This is my first "I screwed up" question, so please take it easy on me! Thanks!
posted by apetpsychic on Aug 11, 2009 - 13 answers

What is a good place to learn how to dance in New York City? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 - 7 answers

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

Ok I'm convinced, I want an "eVent" waterproof jacket. The problem is I want to try it on (hopefully in New York City or surrounding area) and eVent is a terrible name to Google. [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Jul 16, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find folks to play Magic: the Gathering with in NYC? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Jul 8, 2009 - 7 answers

What are some good New York City (and environs) culinary herb and spice shops? [more inside]
posted by webhund on Jul 7, 2009 - 6 answers

NYC-Filter: The ladyfriend and I will be in New York City from July 11 through the 13th (Friday through Monday). We have no plans, so far, for stuff to do, except going to a show on Saturday night. What should we do? Anything totally awesome happening that weekend? [more inside]
posted by NoraReed on Jul 2, 2009 - 18 answers

Where can I buy rabbit (for eating, not petting) in NYC? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Jun 25, 2009 - 8 answers

NYC Filter - I'm moving to Queens in August, and on the hunt for both neighborhood/broker recommendations. Astoria appears to be out of the mix. [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 on Jun 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Calling all NYC know-it-all ninjas! Where can I rent an obscure movie from 1980 in Manhattan? I need it in my hands by 3pm today, will taxi or subway as necessary. [more inside]
posted by maniabug on Jun 4, 2009 - 20 answers

CFAfilter: Where in NYC to buy HP 12C Platinum, today? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao on Jun 4, 2009 - 9 answers

Top-notch dentist or prosthodontist in NYC to fix small chip on front tooth asap. [more inside]
posted by pearl228 on May 29, 2009 - 3 answers

Two days and one night in NYC for daughter's 21st birthday. What should we see, what should we do? Her first time in NY!
posted by Lylo on May 14, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I have a hardcopy document "professionally" scanned in New York City? I have a twenty-page document that I'd like to scan, and I need reasonably high-quality output. [more inside]
posted by DavidNYC on May 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I rent a cargo van (not truck) for a one-way move? [more inside]
posted by orangemiles on Apr 29, 2009 - 14 answers

TravelFilter: Will the current cheap flights between Australia and New York remain into 2010? And what times of the year are considered off-peak travel to NYC? [more inside]
posted by crossoverman on Apr 28, 2009 - 3 answers

nyc filter: need advice for a romantic night in the city (on Sat 4/11) [more inside]
posted by knockoutking on Apr 9, 2009 - 19 answers

Where can I find the best free samples (of anything!) in NYC? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Mar 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Anybody know where I can buy a bottle of mead in NYC?
posted by Afroblanco on Mar 19, 2009 - 14 answers

Help me imagine what our life would be like in New York. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Mar 7, 2009 - 20 answers

Are there any arcades in NYC? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Mar 4, 2009 - 17 answers

Help me distill these ten cities/regions into a giftable essence: Boston, Maui, San Francisco, New Orleans, NYC/Hoboken, Ann Arbor, Toronto, Outer Banks NC, Central PA (Dutch Country), Columbus OH. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy on Feb 23, 2009 - 32 answers

Headed to New York City, and looking for toddler-geared stores and bike shops. [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Feb 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for an extremely reputable and professional massage therapist to visit an office in midtown Manhattan and give several (15 or so) 10 - 15 minute neck-and-shoulder massages to the individuals who work in the office. HELP!! [more inside]
posted by kayzie on Jan 30, 2009 - 3 answers

I would like to watch some of the Idiotarod this Saturday in NYC, but, since the route is semi-secret for nonparticipants, I'm not sure where to go to do this. Any tips? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu on Jan 29, 2009 - 13 answers

I need advice on visiting Manhattan with a mobility-limited traveling companion. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 27, 2009 - 14 answers

I have a 30th birthday coming up in NYC and I'm trying to think of some fun restaurants, places to go (i.e. bowling, paintball, karaoke), and or things to do. I'd like for a group of us to be able to eat and do something (like bowl) at the same time then we'd all go out to a bar afterward. Anyone have any fun restaurant or party place suggestions in NYC? btw, not interested in bowling or karaoke suggestions
posted by squareoak on Jan 14, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some great things to see or do in NYC when it snows? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Dec 20, 2008 - 15 answers

I want some shockingly delicious black licorice candy! What NYC candy stores should I visit? [more inside]
posted by bahama mama on Dec 14, 2008 - 11 answers

Trying to find a good venue for a book club in NYC to meet - a coffeeshop or independent bookstore would be ideal, but certainly not necessary. The only real considerations are that it be public, not super-packed on Wednesday nights when we meet, and a place where we can either purchase or bring a bottle of wine - more inside. [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Dec 2, 2008 - 3 answers

Where is a cheap place to go in Manhattan (Chinatown?) to get a new leather brown wrist band as well as get the battery replaced for my watch. [more inside]
posted by Juggermatt on Nov 1, 2008 - 2 answers

My maternal great aunt's husband just died; this guy had been lying to my great aunt for years, claiming they were destitute and living off of her while squirreling away all his money. It looks like he's trying to leave everything to his son, and leave her cold; where can my mother find a good inheritance lawyer in New York City? Neither my mother nor her aunt is rich. [more inside]
posted by korpios on Oct 26, 2008 - 7 answers

What are the cheapest ways to get from Newark, Delaware, to New York City? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft on Oct 7, 2008 - 12 answers

Ruffly panties online, or in NYC? i.e. cute, classy panties/bras/corsets/etc that won't break the bank. Victoria's Secret falls apart pretty fast, in my experience. Looking for something a step up, but not ridiculously expensive or (on the other hand) trashy. At the very least, how much should I be looking to spend on such a thing? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2008 - 19 answers

My teenage sister has just been admitted to Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric ward (in New York City); should my parents let her stay put, or have her transferred to another hospital? Is there anything they should be aware of? [more inside]
posted by korpios on Sep 25, 2008 - 13 answers

LiteratureFilter: Yo metafilterland. I'm on a quest for two things: literary representations of the new york city subway, the more personal and sensorial the better, and literary representations of a new york city without subways, circa before 1904. Non-fiction and suggestions are welcome as well, as are examples that use less stringent definitions of "text" (film, song lyrics, dance etc).
posted by billtron on Sep 22, 2008 - 21 answers

Where can I get relatively unknown ska/reggae music in New York City (or online)? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Aug 7, 2008 - 9 answers