What are the cheapest ways to get from Newark, Delaware, to New York City? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2008 - 12 answers
Help me flesh out a plan to first become a nursing assistant then a nurse. [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2008 - 10 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 on Sep 25, 2008 - 13 answers
It looks like I'll be in NYC over Christmas and New Year's, and I don't really know anyone in town. Any suggestions for how to salvage some joy from the holiday season regardless? Budget is reasonably flexible.
posted on Sep 22, 2008 - 27 answers
I need help navigating New York's temp agencies
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posted on Sep 18, 2008 - 6 answers
Can you recommend a copy shop in Manhattan (preferably, but not necessarily, around Columbia or in Harlem) where I could print several hundred pages and have them adequately bound (on a plastic spiral, etc. -- nothing fancy) without paying too much?
posted on Sep 9, 2008 - 3 answers
How do I meet other bookish people in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2008 - 8 answers
Care package ideas for a new journalism grad student and New Yorker- [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2008 - 12 answers
Amazing, impossible-to-get-into NYC restaurants? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2008 - 18 answers
Where can I get relatively unknown ska/reggae music in New York City (or online)? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 9 answers
NYC -> BOS via coastal route: where to stop on the way? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 6 answers 
In Manhattan: affordable evening and/or weekend meeting room rental, by the hour / by the day?
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posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 8 answers
I'm a quick learner of computer programs... but am currently looking for a job and am realizing that I need excel training... (another of the things I really should've studied in college.) Any recommendations on where to get training in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 11 answers
Do you know of anywhere in New York City where they serve margaritas in huge novelty glasses, like where multiple people drink from the same glass? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 8 answers
I've been tasked with taking 8 members of my family, needing five bedrooms from the UK to New York in June 2009. Any advice on group booking deals and the like, for flights and/or hotels? Am I looking too early for good deals?
posted on Jul 25, 2008 - 5 answers
Where can I get a cheap (women's) haircut in Midtown, NYC? I'm at 52nd and Madison. The faster, the cheaper, the better. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers
NYC real estate Q: We put a deposit on an apartment that became uninhabitable before we signed any forms or agreements. We decided to see if it was fixable, but in the meantime we found a new place to live. Now the owner doesn't want to give our deposit back. Are we screwed? A full, gripping narrative inside. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 22 answers
Is there any chance of a 19 year old male getting in to a club in NYC next Friday? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 11 answers
NYC filter: Is there a good guide to Harlem for neighborhood residents? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 1 answers
Completely overwhelmed with choices of stroller and looking for recommendations. Specific requirements inside. [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2008 - 30 answers
New Yorkers, help a former New Yorker out! How impractical would it be to take a taxi from LaGuardia Airport in New York out to Locust Valley, NY, versus renting a car for the weekend (not this weekend—no holiday rush implied.) [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 10 answers
Looking for a good place to buy a new, reasonably-priced couch in NYC. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 12 answers
Canadian moving to New York in September. Apartment-hunting in August. No credit history. Going to be a graduate student, so no fat salary either. But I can get a guarantor with ample funds, and I can pay several months in advance, if it's necessary. What documents should I bring with me to New York? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 4 answers
Can anyone recommend a good NYC criminal defense attorney to help me with a disorderly conduct charge? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 3 answers
Where can I find good used bikes in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2008 - 7 answers
The Staten Island Ferry is said to be "one of the best values in New York City" because it's free and offers great views of the city. What are other "best values" in NYC, including shopping, food, activities, and anything else that's surprisingly inexpensive. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 19 answers
Why are there so few lesbian bars in the NYC/Brooklyn area when compared to the high number of gay bars? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 31 answers
NYC Wedding Filter: The future Ms. Smatatoes thinks numbered tables for our wedding would be too boring, but the current Mr. Smatatoes doesn't want cutesy names (ie, "Tribeca", "Red Hook"), either. So our compromise is getting nice photographs of numbers from around the city- ie, a shot of the front of a 1 train for table #1, and so on. Here's the question: what are some good, creative places to get a cool shot of the numbers 1-20 around NYC?
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 15 answers
Help me escape the clutches of my Russian dentist -- who do you recommend as a general dentist in midtown Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 7 answers
Moving to New York City. Give me some advice you wish you had been given! [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 30 answers
How do I find a good mover in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 17 answers
I need affordable therapy in the NYC area and came across this website. Has anyone had any luck with Object Relations Therapy? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 3 answers
I am headed to law school in Brooklyn with a full ride and a great housing offer-- subsidized housing for 3 years. My partner and I can pick between two apartments, but we can't decide which we should take. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 20 answers
how much should it cost to remove a wall in a NYC apartment? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 5 answers
Where can I find a pair of awesome sunglasses I saw on some guy walking down the street last month? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 14 answers
I'd like to do my PhD in a scientific field, full-time in the NY Metro area.
How can I make it work money-wise?
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posted on May 18, 2008 - 16 answers
Me and a friend want to play chess on a roller coaster this weekend. In Coney Island. Please help. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 14 answers
I'm looking for real New York area bars that have appeared on current television.
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posted on May 14, 2008 - 4 answers
My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 11 answers
So, I am flying to NYC this week for an interview in midtown. I arrive at JFK about 3 hours prior to my interview. Where can I go to hang out with my laptop in relative peace? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 13 answers
NYC filter: What sort of fun cycling type things can I do when I'm in New York City (and/or NY state) for a few days this June (15th-19th sort of time)? Are bikes a good way of seeing the city? It will be my first time in the U.S. I like road bikes.
posted on May 12, 2008 - 11 answers
Will I go crazy if I move from New York to Chicago? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 32 answers
What to wear in NYC: how can a girl be stylish, comfortable and be climate-appropriate for Manhattan in the month of May? Or, trying hard to look good without looking like I'm trying too hard. [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2008 - 10 answers
Please recommend me some day/weekend trip destinations from NYC, especially if they involve trains and don't require renting a car. [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 20 answers
Has anyone here taken the free tour of the New York Federal Reserve? If so, how was it? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 2 answers
I think that the online tax service I used has messed up the New York State taxes for *anyone* who filed from New York City or Yonkers. Now what do I do? (sorry, long) [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 8 answers
Does anyone know where to rent a high quality student cello short term in NYC? Ideally, I'd like something hand crafted and valued at 10 - 20 k, but if need be I'll go lower end. Looking for a bow, too. Thanks!
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 2 answers
Taking the family to a game at Yankee Stadium before it closes, and would like suggestions for where to stay/what to do/what to see. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 13 answers
Recommendations for a good place to watch NBA playoff games in Las Vegas and good spa deals. Also, NYC playoff options... [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 3 answers
What's the best guide to Queens for someone who lives there? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2008 - 5 answers
New Yorkers, please give a Canadian a crash course in your city. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 26 answers
Can anyone recommend somewhere in NYC that could make a frameable quality A1 print of the PDF on this page?
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 2 answers
Where can I find the best and freshest cherimoyas in New York City (better yet, Manhattan)? And when are they in season here? [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 6 answers
I'm coming to New York in the fall for school. I want a part-time job teaching ESL. I have some credentials and experience, but I need pointers. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 1 answers
You know those three-wheeled scooter trucks that the NYPD uses? What are they called, where can I buy one and how much do they cost? I've seen several stripped of their livery and apparently in civilian use in Brooklyn. Do they get sold at surplus auctions?
posted on Apr 1, 2008 - 9 answers
A few years ago I saw a funny, tongue-in-cheek blog post comparing San Francisco and New York. It judged each city in a number of categories, with a description of how each fared. It would always be obvious that New York should win, but in the conclusion it would go to San Francisco for some backwards reason. [half-remembered example after the jump] [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 2 answers
What are good ways of finding temporary non-retail jobs in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 5 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 on Mar 25, 2008 - 24 answers
Girlfriend stealing account: I am planning a hiking trip for about 10 people this Saturday to Hudson Highlands Park. Some of us have medium hiking experience, some of us have none. Is the Breakneck Ridge hike too difficult for us? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 7 answers
Are there any Photography Studios/Companies/Newspapers in the New York City area that an amateur photo could get an internship or a summer job with? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 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 on Mar 10, 2008 - 2 answers
I'm looking for a good pole dancing class in New York City. [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 5 answers
How can an international visitor see a doctor in NYC? Will it cost more than my entire trip? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 16 answers
My partner and I want to get herpes blood tests -- the cheaper, the better -- in New York. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 3 answers
What are some good places to work in NYC for a tech-savvy medievalist who also has experience teaching history and politics to middle and high schoolers? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers
How can I keep abreast of photo gallery openings, new photo exhibits, photo-related events in NYC? Any favorite online resources that do the work for you? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 7 answers
NYCfilter: I've been assigned to track down the most helpful, friendly, patient hardware store employee in the city. [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2008 - 6 answers
I've recently moved to NY and I'd like to go see David Letterman and SNL live. What's the easiest way to get tickets?
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 9 answers
I'm about to make a drastic change in my appearance, and would like to update my photo on various websites. Where is a good place in NYC to have my picture taken? [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 13 answers
What New York City bus routes are the most scenic? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 17 answers
Recommendations for a good interior painter in NYC? And what do I look for in a painter? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 1 answers
I'm trying to book dinner reservations on Valentine's Day in Manhattan, as the really nice places are filling up fast. Suggestions for romantic (lacto-)vegetarian-friendly places on the UES? Budget of ~$100 per person, pre-tip.
A restaurant with lots of mixed drink and cocktail options would be preferable. [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers
I'm looking for ideas for interesting, off-the-beaten-path places to go and take photographs in New York or the surrounding areas. It would be good to take photographs that not absolutely identical to things you see in travel books, so no touristy or centrally located areas. Recent visits been to the abandoned buildings of Ellis Island, the recently-collapsed smallpox hospital on Roosevelt Island, Astroland, Vinegar Hill, and Washington Rock (in NJ). What are some other photo-worthy places?
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 8 answers
Who are your favorite fortune tellers in the Manhattan/Brooklyn area? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 8 answers
New Yorkers, please advise me on appropriate holiday tip amounts for building staff. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 7 answers
Where can I buy fabric near midtown NYC? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 5 answers
Where to buy a SiRFStar III GPS in NYC, and specifically which one? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 8 answers
How can I find parking in New York from Tuesday to Friday next week? Ideally it would be on Upper West Side Manhattan and not very expensive, but I could park farther afield. [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 15 answers
I'm going to be in New York with my dad on Christmas Eve. What should I expect, crowd- and activity-wise? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 5 answers
I want to find native German speakers to practice conversation with in New York. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 9 answers
Where can I get firewood in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm planning a trip to New York with my girlfriend in March of 2008. We're leaving with a bus that stops at Port Authority. I'm wondering what are some moderately priced near by hotels that we could check into.
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 13 answers
I am a college student going to school in Manhattan, and I'm looking for an internship for this coming spring semester. I am a third year political science major with interests in technology, development, and journalism. At the moment I am studying and travelling abroad in India and Nepal, and I've gotten pretty much fluent in Nepali. Does anyone know of a cool New York based NGO that might have use for someone who knows Nepali language? General advice on finding NGOs in the New York area to intern for is also appreciated.
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 5 answers
I need help getting dressed - but it's a little more complicated than that. If you're a vegetarian/vegan in NYC, especially with one with fashion sense, please read on. [more inside]
posted on Nov 19, 2007 - 11 answers
Can anyone recommend a good hookah bar in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 7 answers
Do you get a lot of your food via mail order? I mean everyday foods, not stuff from expensive specialty places. What are your favorite sources for this? (I'm in the U.S.) [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2007 - 12 answers
I want to generate a list of visual artists working in NYC. Just the ones with established, active careers and gallery representation -- this is so I can get a new internship. I'm especially interested in artists in their 30s and 40s.
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 12 answers
How do I stop repeated door-to-door solicitation, inside a NYC apartment building? It wakes me up (I have to sleep during day shift) and it's really frustrating. [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 42 answers
Help for visiting NYC? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 21 answers
Help me watch every single type of person New York City has to offer. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 20 answers
I'm looking for some places to meditate/shut out the world that are in or just outside of New York City. Weekend trips to temples would also be helpful. [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 6 answers
I'm a young woman in New York City, looking for a way to get in shape. (I'm not grossly out of shape now, but a year at a sedentary office job has taken a toll.) Running got boring. I've done the gym thing before and it's fine, but I'd like to find something new to get into: yoga, a martial art, a form of dance, kick-boxing. I'm open. I'd like to find a good place (a really homey yoga or martial arts studio, for example), in lower Manhattan (within the ambit of Union Square would be great) or possibly Williamsburg. Any suggestions on activities and/or places?
posted on Sep 14, 2007 - 13 answers
Info on a rock band called The Others circa 1960. They played out of upstate New York and NYC. Their drummer was Ken Carman.
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 4 answers
New York for a virgin? [more inside]
posted on Sep 9, 2007 - 25 answers
Can anyone recommend a good, affordable accountant in the New York City area? I am establishing a freelance business and will need to estimate taxes, think about eventual incorporation, etc.
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 5 answers
Do you know any [insert NFL team here]-centric bars in NYC/BK? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 4 answers
I'm going to be in NYC with my girlfriend over Christmas, and need some advice from the hive mind about the general opening hours of restaurants and cafes on Christmas day in Manhattan. [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 15 answers
So I moved to Brooklyn, landed a great magazine internship in the city, and seem to be on the right track professionally. One problem: I'm restless and want to leave NYC. Will I sabotage my future as a magazine journalist by leaving Manhattan, the mecca of magazines? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 20 answers
Need recommendations for places to try on wedding dresses this weekend in NYC. [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 8 answers
Is there a default understanding the word "between," if the speaker/writer doesn't say whether he's being inclusive or exclusive? For instance, if I say "Pick a number between 1 and 10," would you assume that 1 and 10 are okay picks or just 2 through 9? I suspect there isn't a RIGHT answer, but is there a common, colloquial understanding? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 50 answers
Best place in New York City to buy Indian staples like ghee and garam masala? [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2007 - 7 answers
I'm having an issue with my tooth. The root canal I had on my broken tooth in 2005 was supposed to get crowned eventually, but that was $800 that I didn't have.
Anyway, the filling that was put in was temporary, and it's been wearing down over the last 2 years... [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 6 answers
If one were looking for random army/navy surplus stuff in NYC, where might one find it? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 5 answers
Where can a guy get a good turkey sandwich (the carved-right-off-the-bone kind) in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 10 answers
I'm looking for beginner-level Modern Greek classes in NYC. Are there any that folks would particularly recommend? Places in Manhattan would probably be easiest for me, but I'll trek out to Astoria if that's where I oughtta go.
posted on Jun 27, 2007 - 5 answers
We signed a lease (2 copies) on a new apartment in NYC, at our broker's office. The 2 copies were sent to the management company. As promised, the management company sent one of the copies back to us about a week later. It's got our original signatures, but the landlord didn't sign it! The line for the landlord's signature is empty. Doesn't this mean that we're bound to the terms of the contract, but the landlord is not? It seems very wrong. Is it normal? Should we demand a copy of the lease with the signatures of both parties on it?
posted on May 28, 2007 - 18 answers
Where do the poor folk live in NYC? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2007 - 25 answers
Is there an easy-to-use site that lists all movies, theatres and showtimes in NYC. Please, God, PLEASE don't say citysearch! [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2007 - 14 answers
Recently in the New York Times, there was an article here about where to buy no-frills kitchen equipment in New York. What are some other stores/types of stores like this in New York for bulk/no-frills/cheap essentials?
Specifically does anyone know of a place to get cheap and generic computer parts and cables? Or Audio/Video cables?
posted on May 23, 2007 - 8 answers
Can anyone recommend a couples therapist here in New York City (ideally Manhattan)? Trying to work through a few outstanding issues in our pre-marriage relationship, and looking for some outside help.
posted on May 21, 2007 - 3 answers
NYC Film & Theater Makers' filter: please suggest online resources for finding out what's going on in NYC! [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 5 answers
NYC broker recommendations and resources [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 10 answers
Where can I rent a tuxedo for Friday night (just over 48 hours from now) in New York City?
posted on Apr 18, 2007 - 4 answers
What are these stickers I keep seeing on the NYC subway? [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2007 - 9 answers
How can a 20-year old attend computer camp? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 3 answers
Need recommendations for good locations to get wedding rings in New York City. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 13 answers
Why can't I download orthoimagery from New York State's GIS Clearinghouse?
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posted on Apr 1, 2007 - 4 answers
My German cousin is arriving on a flight into JFK on the evening of Tuesday April 10th. I will be unable to pick him up, and he's happy to take transit to where I am in Central Jersey (where I CAN pick him up). Help me get him from JFK to Central Jersey (and help me know the subtleties of the transit options) ... [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2007 - 18 answers
NYCFilter: What neighborhoods am I missing in my google earth mapping? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 6 answers
The Shortbus club in the movie by the same name... is there actually something like that in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2007 - 8 answers
What are the worst bars in New York? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2007 - 55 answers
In preparation for this event on Memorial Day weekend, I'm looking for a good hill or set of stairs to train on. Problem is, I live in Queens.
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posted on Mar 7, 2007 - 5 answers
Looking for quality goth clubs in NYC, or clubs in NYC with a quality goth night.
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 3 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 on Feb 9, 2007 - 4 answers
How early is too early to start looking for a job/apartment in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2007 - 18 answers
Have you done a short-term sublet (or housing swap)? If you were the renter: how did you evaluate applicants, and how did you help your subletter feel at home? If you were the subletter: what worked, and what do you wish the renter had done for you or told you? I'll be subletting my apartment in NYC but I'd love to hear from people in all areas & situations.
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posted on Feb 1, 2007 - 9 answers
Cool NYC libraries, foreign language books in NYC & availability of book borrowing to foreign people in NYC libraries. (mi) [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2007 - 12 answers
In NYC, where can I buy FRESH SHELLED peas? (Not the sprouted peas from Sproutman.) On the A or 2/3 would be great, but I'd love to hear about any possibilities anywhere in the five boroughs.
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 9 answers
Does anyone remember seeing a picture of Times Square with all the ads / billboards / text removed? [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2007 - 7 answers
I’d like to go dancing in Manhattan this Saturday night. The question is, where? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 11 answers
What's this public art/sculpture in NYC? It is plastic and shiny and is located just outside Central Park, across the street from the Apple store on 5th (or it least it was on Dec 31st when I took the picture).
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 3 answers
Somewhere in SoHo there is a women's clothing boutique with columns in the front wrapped in gold foil. Where is it? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 3 answers
What are some good charities in NYC that work with the homeless? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 6 answers
Tax Free Shopping in NYC. I'm visiting New York for ten days starting Boxing Day (woo!), and I'm wondering if it's a good time to sell my black MacBook here (in the UK) and pick up a 15" MacBook Pro in the Big Apple. [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2006 - 21 answers
Question regarding strategy for which TKTS location to try next Tuesday to get Broadway tickets... [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2006 - 11 answers
Help us in our first NYC tour this weekend (Sat-to-Mon). What's the best vantage point/time to see the marathon? Apart from MoMa any other must see museum? Good middle eastern (Iranian/Persian/Afghani even Greek - falafel, khobedu et al) places to eat. A good jazz/R&B show and some more misc. questions [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 16 answers
Where should the SO and I spend New Year's Eve in NYC? I'm taking her there as a present for her 30th and we want to spend the 31st somewhere suitably great. (Searching shows New Year in New York to be a venerable AskMe subject, but we have quite specific requirements and are looking for specific recommendations.) [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2006 - 5 answers
I am interested in learning more about the history of New York City. [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2006 - 29 answers
My girlfriend and I miss the countryside of upstate New York where we went to school. Specifically, we long for the region's excellent, home-made, freshly pressed, piping hot, unpasteurized [!] apple cider. We're now in New York City looking for that wonderfully nostalgic autumn taste. Where should we go?
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 15 answers
New York City Dog Lovers: Where can two car-less Manhattanites (and one miniature poodle) go for the weekend? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 5 answers
New Yorkers: where are the best coffee shops, cafes, bars for a spot of work or a quiet read? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2006 - 32 answers
We're thinking of moving to Jersey City from points west, and have some questions about it which aren't answered in this previous JC AskMe. Sincere apologies for the length! [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2006 - 10 answers
I'd like to rent an inexpensive cabin, somewhere picturesque and north of NYC, with room enough to fit 6 people who don't mind crashing on the floor in sleeping bags, for one weekend in October or November this fall. What can you tell me?
posted on Sep 19, 2006 - 5 answers
How do I get over my fear of moving? How do New Yorkers deal with this overblown rental market? [more inside]
posted on Sep 12, 2006 - 11 answers
Living in NYC for $20/day for 3-4 weeks: is it possible? How? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2006 - 11 answers
Theatrical types: could you supply advice on transplanting a small musical from New York to London? Any perspective welcome, particularly suggested theatres and people who "run the scene."
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posted on Aug 24, 2006 - 9 answers
I'm trying to create a bloglines account of just NYC events. Help me find feeds. [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2006 - 8 answers
I'm traveling to New York City in September. Is is possible to find a hotel that is clean, quiet, and safe without spending a fortune? [more inside]
posted on Aug 15, 2006 - 22 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for martial arts instruction in the New York City area, with an emphasis on those of Japanese origin; and/or recommendations for which such art(s) to consider. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2006 - 12 answers
Where can I rent a room and a drum set by the hour in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 3 answers
My beloved and I are headed to NYC for our honeymoon in early September, and we're looking for nice but inexpensive accomodation. Any pointers? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2006 - 31 answers
How to avoid paying an insane broker's fee when renting a Manhattan apartment? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2006 - 14 answers
Looking for Intelligentsia quality coffee in NYC--around Chelsea, if possible. [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2006 - 14 answers
How would you go about finding a cheap tux in New York? Otherwise, what's the craziest way to satisfy a "black tie" dress code? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 11 answers
NYCFilter: I want to get from Chinatown to JFK airport, what are the cheapest/easiest routes I could take? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2006 - 21 answers
I am in NYC for the first time and I've done nearly everything that was on my list to do. The only things I am missing are a great slice of pizza (new york style, of course) and a bagel that will knock my socks off. For an added bonus, I'd like to do it on the cheap. I'm staying in Brooklyn, but the neighborhood isn't terribly important.
posted on Jun 2, 2006 - 41 answers
[New York City apartment filter] So my future roommate and I found a place we thought was perfect. We're thisclose to signing the lease. And then a search with HPD turns up 96 open violations in the building. How concerned should I be? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2006 - 16 answers
Help me find a great wedding photographer for my wedding on Long Island next June! [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2006 - 12 answers
New York mefites, please give me some info about proselytizing / busking / begging in New York City. [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2006 - 18 answers
Where are your favorite places to shop in New York City, specifically interesting, unique shops and fabric stores? [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2006 - 26 answers
Where in the New York City area (withing 2-hour driving radius) can I take sailboarding lessons?
posted on Apr 17, 2006 - 1 answers
Dirt cheap accommodation in New York city? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 11 answers
How do I make my bike less attractive to thieves? (Plus, other NYC biking questions.) [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2006 - 31 answers
I have a challenge for any New York webcam enthusiasts: find me an outdoor webcam (traffic, weather, corporate, whatever) as close as possible to W Broadway and Franklin, Manhattan. You get bonus Really-Appreciate-Its if you can find a webcam with the Franklin Street 1,2,3 subway entrance in its line of sight. [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2006 - 3 answers
Good restaurant for carry-out sandwiches within three blocks of W36th and 8th Ave in New York City. [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2006 - 8 answers
Where can I find great Indian food in NYC?
posted on Jan 6, 2006 - 20 answers
I'm in New York City and I'm hungry. What's a good, cheap place for breakfast?
posted on Jan 5, 2006 - 27 answers
I live in New York City and I've got some time off. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2005 - 19 answers
MeFiNewYork, I ask you this. Today, I need to make it from Union, NJ to JFK Airport via public transit. I need to be at JFK by 7pm. I am leaving Union at 1:38pm, taking NJT to Penn Station, and LIRR to the Jamaica-JFK Airtrain. I am doing this with 100 pounds of luggage in a large rolling suitcase about the size of another person. There is a strike going on. Am I doomed? [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2005 - 10 answers
What should I do on New Year's Eve in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2005 - 18 answers
NYCFilter: Recommendations for nice, semi-"hip" bars/lounges in or around Union Square/Grammercy or W. Village in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2005 - 12 answers
Where can Adrian buy contemporary gypsy Jazz CDs in New York City? He's looking for CDs by Biréli Lagrène, Angelo Debarre and other modern guitar players who play in the style of Django Reinhardt. [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2005 - 5 answers
Is there a good store for used/arcane computer equipment on the east coast? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2005 - 4 answers
Where can I find a 3D scale model of Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2005 - 9 answers
Same-day or while-you-wait clothing alterations in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2005 - 3 answers
Fall foliage! I'm going to be in NYC next week, and I'm hoping to escape the city for a couple of days to see the leaves. Any recommendations for good places to hike in the forest, eat a good dinner, and stay overnight, 2 hours or less from New York?
posted on Oct 14, 2005 - 15 answers
Recommendations for good Karaoke in Bergen County, New Jersey or New York City on Friday night. [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2005 - 2 answers
What can I expect if I go to the Blue Note Jazz Club (NYC)? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 8 answers
NYCTrafficFilter: Help me avoid the worst of it. I have to drive from Maine to Long Branch, NJ for a wedding this weekend. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have to leave Portland at around 1 p.m. on Thursday. This means I'll be nearing NYC right around rush hour. Google Maps suggests going 84 to 91 to 95, over the GWB, to Garden State Parkway to Rt. 36. Should I trust Google on this one?
posted on Aug 23, 2005 - 15 answers
A good independent computer shop in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2005 - 12 answers
Is it still possible to walk The High Line? I know Kottke did it, but I haven't found any more recent accounts anywhere, and I'm concerned that since the High Line has attracted more attention (and federal funding) recently, they may be taking stronger steps to prevent trespassing. Will my trip be ruined? [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2005 - 10 answers
Why are New York subway platforms so hot? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2005 - 22 answers
Help my wife and I figure out how much we can fit in during a relatively short first visit to New York City. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2005 - 21 answers
I'm looking for shops in either Miami Beach or New York City where I could find interesting handmade jewelry. (A slightly random combination of cities, I know--it's just that I'll be in both places on an upcoming trip.) I'm looking for jewelry that is well made but not ultra expensive--which, in my mind, would probably put the price range somewhere between $20 and $100. Any tips for shops in either location?
posted on May 19, 2005 - 6 answers
I'm in New York City until Sunday. I've been exploring mostly without direction so far, but I thought I'd throw it out to you guys. What should I see or do before I leave? [more inside]
posted on Mar 22, 2005 - 48 answers
Dear New York City Mefites, I've got a bit of an unexpected trip to your fair city and am looking for recommendations for hotels or hostels. I'm hoping you can recommend places that I'm missing because they either don't have a web page, or are buried beneath massive piles of seo inflated sites. [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2005 - 19 answers
NYCFilter: A friend is in town for a few days from Belarus. She's gorgeous - statuesque White Russian ex-model - and wants to go dancing at a proper NYC club this Friday.
Any suggestions where I should take her? Slipping the doorman $20 isn't a problem, if that's how it's done - I wouldn't know.
posted on Feb 2, 2005 - 11 answers
DigitalSanbornFilter - I need to get my hands on some NYC digital sanborn maps [m to the i]
posted on Jan 27, 2005 - 5 answers
Where I can I find a good all-purpose craft store in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Seems like there would be an abundance, but I can't find anything. I'm thinking something like AC Moore, but their closest location is Jersey.
Help!
posted on Jan 16, 2005 - 10 answers
Coming to New York for a week's holiday. I'd like to find a nice, interesting hotel in a convienient location for touristy things, preferably with free in-room wifi, for about $200 per night (for a double room). Any tips?
posted on Jan 11, 2005 - 11 answers
I live in Northern NJ and like to stay out late in NYC. My problem is the train's latest return trip to NJ is at 137am. How can I get home later? Is there a PATH station that has ample parking at night? I'm new to the area and would appreciate the help. Thanks!
posted on Jan 8, 2005 - 23 answers
NYC Galleries Tomorrow? Taking the early Accela from Boston, getting into Penn Station at 11:30. Hitting the new MOMA for some art absorbtion - but are there other things / galleries that I should hit before the Pixies show? I'm meeting up with a friend @ 5:30 who's treating me to the concert. I'll be staying through the next noon, so that's also an option for hunting.
posted on Dec 14, 2004 - 17 answers
On a weekday, mid-afternoon, what's the cheapest quick way to get from LaGuardia to Harlem? All methods of transport acceptable except rickshaw.
posted on Dec 13, 2004 - 8 answers
Did Batman use the phrase "Gotham City" first? Or was it a reference to NYC beforehand? What's the history of the phrase?
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 4 answers
OK, this may be stupid, but I've asked this of many people before and I've never recieved a satisfactory answer. Why is New York City called "The Big Apple"? Best answer I've gotten so far is "Because it is rotten to the core"
posted on Dec 9, 2004 - 10 answers
Where can you have sex (together, as a couple) in NYC when you can't do it at your place? In our case, it's hard to get wild when the babysitter is taking care of our baby daughter in the other room. We don't want to pay $150 for a hotel room when all we need is a couple of hours. What are our alternatives?
posted on Dec 9, 2004 - 17 answers
does anyone in the nyc area know where i might acquire retail quality acetate packaging or material to produce packaging? (more inside)
posted on Dec 5, 2004 - 5 answers
parking meters and nyc. the law says 15 ft but lots of people park closer than that. is there a rule of thumb for this kind of thing? how close is too close? i live in brooklyn if that makes a difference.
posted on Dec 4, 2004 - 10 answers
I'm heading to NYC in a month or so and want to see Blue Man Group while I'm there. Can anyone who has seen their show tell me if they think the content of the show would be inappropriate for an eleven year old girl? Mild profanity isn't a big deal.
Thanks.
posted on Nov 30, 2004 - 16 answers
NYC suburban parking help? [mi]
posted on Nov 29, 2004 - 10 answers
Is "location,location" crucial for a winter NYC tourist?(guess what)
posted on Nov 23, 2004 - 12 answers
Looking for ideas for a day-trip to NYC (more inside)
posted on Nov 16, 2004 - 8 answers
I have another NYC quirks question (my first was about straws): Why is it that if a store (such as Banana Republic) has double doors at its entrance, more often than not one of them is locked? According to my observations all it does is impede traffic (which would be problematic if there was a fire).
posted on Oct 25, 2004 - 11 answers
NYC for "significant" birthday FEB 2005. Second week Boston or Frisco prior to that hop back over the Pacific ?
posted on Oct 18, 2004 - 7 answers
HikingCampingNaturalBeautyFilter: I'm new to NYC. I'd love to escape the city and do a bit of hiking or camping in the great fall weather we're having. I'm looking for stuff that is a) beautiful and b) accessible by train. I have "sometimes" access to a car for weekends, though, so just spill your favorite camping or hiking area, even if it requires a car. Hitchhiking into and outa town is also ok by me. [MI]
posted on Oct 5, 2004 - 8 answers
Recommendations for moving companies in NYC?
posted on Sep 27, 2004 - 4 answers
Creative outdoorsy wedding location idea outside NYC? [more inside]
posted on Sep 21, 2004 - 18 answers
Does anyone know of a community garden/produce organization in Manhattan? Someone once mentioned to me that there are groups that run community gardens and deliver fresh produce weekly or monthly for a flat rate. Any ideas?
posted on Sep 21, 2004 - 3 answers
I'm planning a trip to NYC with my girlfriend in November, I need ideas of a place to stay and things to do; we've both seen many of the touristy things, but wouldn't be opposed to seeing them again. I want to do the trip on a tight budget ($500-600 for the weekend, less if possible) since we are both students. Also, I would like to make the trip as romantic as possible. Any ideas?
posted on Sep 21, 2004 - 23 answers
More NYCers: if an artist and her SO from NC were in need of a place to sleep on Sept 18 and 19th, would you open the door? Circumstances inside.
posted on Sep 8, 2004 - 8 answers
NYCers: Do you know about this 'vitra' design shop? Specifically, about this algae decoration stuff? [blatant plea inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2004 - 3 answers
NYC massage info needed. [more]
posted on Aug 30, 2004 - 4 answers
Recommendations for movers in NYC?
posted on Aug 10, 2004 - 11 answers
Any free or cheap Spanish language lessons in New York? [reasons for miserliness inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2004 - 6 answers
My wife and I live in New York City, but she's from the Deep South (Alabama). She's often miffed that when she goes to a grocery store in the city, she can't find food and treats that she grew up with (i.e. Goo Goo Clusters). I know you can order a lot of stuff online, but I was wondering -- since there are Korean grocery stores and Indian grocery stores (and even British grocery stores) in NYC -- is there a Southern U.S. grocery store? If not, is there a central website for ordering Southern food products (rather than multiple websites of various product manufacturers)?
posted on Aug 2, 2004 - 15 answers
I would like to start doing some messy art: oil painting and maybe some metal sculpture. But my NYC apartment doesn't have any space for this. I was wondering if there are any studios in New York City (or Brooklyn) that one can rent (or share) by the hour. I won't be using it enough to rent the space for long periods. I might use it once a week. I might go a month without using it. The perfect place for me would be reasonably priced and stocked with basic equipment, i.e. easles. If there isn't a place like this, someone should start one. Not a bad business model for luring wanabe artists.
posted on Jul 18, 2004 - 4 answers
Anyone have a favorite hotel in Manhattan? Myself and a few mates are all meeting up in NYC for a getaway weekend and are looking for a cool place to stay, somewhere in the $150 - $300 / night range. We are all in our late 20's / early 30's, like to shop, party, eat, and chat up classy single women. Any places that might fit that bill?
posted on Jun 30, 2004 - 10 answers
My Sig-O is making the big move to NYC this summer and needs to make a housing decision ASAP. Could any knowledgeable gothamefites comment on the safety/quality of this brooklyn neighborhood (with the red star)?
posted on Jun 28, 2004 - 7 answers
SprawlFilter:
I'm driving to Vermont in a few weeks. I'll reach the NYC area around noon on a Saturday. I usually take the NJ Turnpike to the last exit at Ft. Lee, hit the Ft. Lee Starbucks and then the Palisades Parkway to the Tappen Zee, Saw Mill to 684, 684 to 84 to 91.
This does not work spectacularly well, but I've always figured it was as good as any. But maybe it isn't.
posted on Jun 28, 2004 - 9 answers
Spending a weekend in New York City with a bright 7-year-old. Will be visiting various areas of the city for shopping and eating pursuits, and have identified stuff that will engage the kid in each area, except Chinatown. Any recs? (M.I.)
posted on Jun 16, 2004 - 16 answers
So - and this will out me as the newbie of newbies - how does one navigate New York City?
posted on Jun 12, 2004 - 19 answers
In the first half of The French Connection, Gene Hackman's character wakes up after being face-down on a bar (the barman is starting to mop up, very early in the AM it looks like), picks up his hat and walks out of the bar. The bar is underneath what looks like the Brooklyn Bridge. Is/was this a real place? Can anyone ID the intersection? (This is right before he starts following the pink-wearing bicyclist girl & ends up handcuffed to his bed by her - the next scene has Roy Scheider visiting Hackman in his tenement apartment and unlocking the cuffs.)
posted on May 19, 2004 - 9 answers
Another NYC Real Estate Question: the SO and I, who have always lived in charming smallish walk-ups with leaky tubs/peeling paint in Queens-like proximity to 'the big city,' have been seduced by the siren song of new construction downtown. With their pre-opening rent breaks, brand-new appliances, and convenience to both work and play, these "luxury buildings" appear to offer a whole new standard of living at an attractive price. However, ... [mi]
posted on May 19, 2004 - 8 answers
I'm going to Churrascaria Plataforma in NYC in a couple of weeks, an all-you-can-eat Brazilian restaurant that encourages gastronomic excess. What are strategies I can employ to help me consume more food than a person should reasonably eat in a single sitting? (Time isn't a factor, I don't think--it's a fixed-price menu, and I believe you can stay as long as you like.) And is there any Brazilian cuisine that I should try while I'm there?
posted on May 3, 2004 - 36 answers
Recommendations for day- or weekend trips outside NYC?
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 19 answers
I was visiting a friend in NYC recently, and his car stereo displayed what was playing on the radio. It wasn't XM or anything like that. This was broadcast, showing the title, artist and call letters. How is this done, and where can I get a receiver that does this? Do all stations do this?
posted on Apr 7, 2004 - 13 answers
I have a webserver colocated in Los Angeles, where I live. I am moving to New York in a few months and I'm wondering if I should take the server with me. I have a ridiculously great deal at my current facility. How big of a deal is it to have a server in colocation in a far away location? (The server has RAID 1 and hot-swap drives, if that helps.)
posted on Apr 6, 2004 - 4 answers
Are there any NYC photologs that DONT feature Brooklyn ?
posted on Apr 2, 2004 - 6 answers
Does anyone know of any online resoucres for up to the minute new york city police reports? [more inside too]
posted on Mar 29, 2004 - 6 answers
I'm planning on spending this coming weekend (February 20-22) in New York City. On the agenda is the MeFi meetup, of course, but some other time that weekend I'd also like to go dancing somewhere. Can anyone recommend a good club, or a DJ that's appearing somewhere? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2004 - 5 answers
Wow, this is like popcorn. OK then.
All youse New Yorkers: anybody recommend a decent tailor? This is for some detail work. My wife got this amazing Vivienne Tam skirt at a secondhand store in the East Village, which needs to be taken in a little, and the fabric is like neoprene. She doesn't feel right just bringing it in to the local drycleaner/tailor/laundry, and I can't say I blame her.
posted on Jan 10, 2004 - 5 answers
Not to blatantly copy lychee, but I will be in the New York metro area on New Year's with my girlfriend, and we're not entirely sure what to do for the celebration. I know there's a heavy NYC MeFi contingent, so hopefully some of y'all might have some tips? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2003 - 6 answers
I'm moving into NYC for the first time. It's a studio, but a relatively large one, and I'd like to partition it. I've looked mainly at shoji screens, but I'd rather not take up the extra space with the accordion footprint. I don't want to spend a huge amount of money, or do anything that requires a permit. What are some creative options?; for_name=condour75
posted on Dec 16, 2003 - 14 answers
What cell phone service provider would you recommend?
posted on Dec 15, 2003 - 21 answers
They say there's nothing more American than apple pie, but I've yet to have a decent apple pie in NYC. Could you please help me find a good (eggless) apple pie in NYC?
posted on Dec 11, 2003 - 16 answers
I am a little uncertain if this question fits the new mold of AskMeFi, but if it works, I'll toss $100 into the site hat in gratitude.... We are expecting our first child in June, and live in NYC. We want to start or join a Manhattan playgroup, but think a mefi-community playgroup would be about the coolest thing ever. So, my question to AskMeFI is: Are there any MeFi-ites in NYC with a baby due in '04 who'd like to start a playgroup with us?
posted on Dec 9, 2003 - 4 answers
