World series bet: Philadelphia/New York office 'rivalry'…ideas? [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Oct 28, 2009 - 15 answers

On Tuesday I'll be showing a new arrival to New York City around for an hour or so in the late afternoon. He's interested in the city's history, particularly the Bowery/Lower East Side. He has seen all the major tourist stops and I'm completely ignorant of the latest cool/interesting/weird spots downtown and most places have the lifespan of mayflies. Any ideas on how to prepare an awesome, emergency walking tour? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Oct 11, 2009 - 12 answers

NYCtwitterfilter: Recommendations for NYC/Brooklyn related things to follow on Twitter. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Sep 27, 2009 - 11 answers

New York Hotels. I need to travel to New York at short notice for family reasons. For the same family reasons, our customary free downtown digs are not available. Are there any reasonable and reasonably priced hotels in the Riverdale area of the Bronx, near Henry Hudson & 238 St? Any other reasonable options between there and downtown would also be OK. Any suggestions welcome, thanks.
posted by Jakey on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can my Canadian boyfriend go in New York to get antibiotics? [more inside]
posted by rebekah on Aug 29, 2009 - 11 answers

Please recommend a simple route on public transportation to go from JFK airport to White Plains Airport (Westchester County). [more inside]
posted by SLC Mom on Aug 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Help calculate the calories/fat in my favorite NYC street food: lamb over rice. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Aug 19, 2009 - 9 answers

I know this is a semi-silly question with near infinite possibilities for answers, but what should I be doing to feel a little less like a tourist while I'm in Manhattan this weekend? [more inside]
posted by paxton on Aug 5, 2009 - 43 answers

Do I need to submit form MV-104 (Report of Motor Vehicle Accident) to the New York State (where I live) DMV if the accident occurred in Toronto, Ontario? [more inside]
posted by sary on Aug 2, 2009 - 1 answer

Moving within Brooklyn - Should I consider Bushwick as a potential neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on Jul 30, 2009 - 22 answers

In Ithaca, NY for a long weekend, what should I see and do? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid on Jul 30, 2009 - 25 answers

Good Manhattan (free, unlimited) WiFi locations? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Jul 29, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm taking my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter on a spontaneous road trip through New York City, Upstate New York and New England next week. Any suggestions?
posted by mjmcport on Jun 23, 2009 - 17 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

When one buys a 30-day unlimited MetroCard from the NYC Subway, are those thirty days counted from the date of purchase or the date of first use? [more inside]
posted by Jon_Evil on Apr 29, 2009 - 9 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

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

I'm traveling to NYC soon and I'm looking for locations of where iconic album covers were shot. [more inside]
posted by phirleh on Feb 17, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I find fabric that looks like it came from an El Greco painting? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Feb 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I need a hand trying to hunt down an article about a column published by "We," probably in New York. [more inside]
posted by Su on Jan 3, 2009 - 3 answers

I want to learn how to Weld. I live in New York City. [more inside]
posted by Freen on Dec 29, 2008 - 7 answers

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

I read Peter Ackroyd's London: The Biography awhile back and loved the loose-limbed, ambulatory, anecdote-heavy style of it. Is there a "biography" of New York City that shares some of those characteristics? If not, what is the most fascinating book that covers the full history of New York City (rather than specific time periods or subregions)? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Nov 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Completely overwhelmed with choices of stroller and looking for recommendations. Specific requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by gaspode on Jul 11, 2008 - 31 answers

Will I go crazy if I move from New York to Chicago? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on May 9, 2008 - 32 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 by Dasein on Dec 15, 2007 - 15 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

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 by nadawi on Jun 2, 2006 - 41 answers

Where do I catch the New York bound NJTransit bus at Newark Airport? [more inside]
posted by saladin on Apr 27, 2006 - 10 answers

Good restaurant for carry-out sandwiches within three blocks of W36th and 8th Ave in New York City. [more inside]
posted by mojohand on Feb 8, 2006 - 8 answers