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?
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posted by The Whelk
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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What are the absolute must-see plays or performances happening this month in New York City?
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posted by np312
on Oct 1, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a job doing presentation graphics (in law firms, possibly financial firms); this is about 30% of my current job at a law firm. I'm one of very few "experts" at my firm which isn't very technologically advanced in this area, so I'm afraid that my skills won't cut it in the outside world. I need advice on how to upgrade my skills.
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posted by kenzi23
on Sep 30, 2009 -
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Free source for older New York Court of Appeals opinions (PDF OK).
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posted by KRS
on Sep 29, 2009 -
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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
Has anyone successfully performed do-it-yourself LLC formation in New York (NYC)? Personal experiences with any kits or (especially) free templates that are out there?
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posted by meeotch
on Sep 16, 2009 -
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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
GiantSphereFilter: Help needed creating a 4 foot wide tennis ball. Details inside
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posted by abirae
on Sep 1, 2009 -
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The Jazz Age Lawn Party is coming back to Governor's Island, and this time I want to do more than spectate.
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posted by messica
on Aug 30, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a good lawyer in NYC for dealing with housing issues, specifically a dispute over a security deposit with a former landlord?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2009 -
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Please recommend a simple route on public transportation to go from JFK airport to White Plains Airport (Westchester County).
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posted by SLC Mom
on Aug 23, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by zoomorphic
on Aug 14, 2009 -
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I have a question similar to
these two timely threads about what to do in NYC, but with a Brooklyn twist. My family is coming mainly to see yours truly, and we've decided to kick it mainly in my hood, Brooklyn. What should we do?
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posted by Viola
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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I have a $9000 open-ended scholarship (AmeriCorps education award, actually) and will have several grand in savings at the end of September. How can I use this to fund relocation and a mid-Atlantic coast job search?
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posted by Skwirl
on Aug 10, 2009 -
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Some more 30s New York questions: Would a police detectve in 1930s New York be a uniformed or a nonuniformed role? In the 30s would there be such a thing as plainsclothes police outside of the feds? Are there any years in the 30s in which the New York summer was particularly hot? And, just to be totally random, what popular newspapers in New York in the 30s would have been giving favourable coverage to Hitler, and when would he have started being front page news?
posted by Artw
on Aug 8, 2009 -
10 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?
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posted by paxton
on Aug 5, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by sary
on Aug 2, 2009 -
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Moving within Brooklyn - Should I consider Bushwick as a potential neighborhood?
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posted by Julnyes
on Jul 30, 2009 -
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I'm looking for blogs, photography collections, books, or landmarks I could search on that explore the seamy side of Central Park. I don't need links to specific crimes that happened there, or history timelines. Stuff from the 1980's would be absolutely amazing, but present day is more than fine. If I can't find what I need, how would I safely plan a daytime exploration of the non-touristy Central Park? I am not located in the New York area, but have visited the city.
posted by rainbaby
on Jul 24, 2009 -
1 answer
I'm attending a writer's retreat from Oct. 15-18 in Ancram, NY and need some info on staying around for a few more days.
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posted by Sophie1
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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My wife and I will be going camping for the first time with our new 5th wheel camper. We want to go to Watertown New York but are not exactly sure where to stop along the way. We know we want to make two stops before reaching Watertown, once in Virginia and once in Pennsylvania. In Virginia, we would like to stop near the Shenandoah National Forest - a site in the Southern, Middle, or Northern section would be good. In Pennsylvania, we would like to stay somewhere in between Harrisburg and Scranton. Both places we stop must have electricity. Does anyone have any suggestions on some good places to stop? Also, are there any RV Web sites you would suggest that provide listings of places to camp in these areas?
posted by JPowers
on Jul 20, 2009 -
4 answers
I would like advice on preparing for the New York bar exam. Realistically I'd write it July of next year. I definitely need a review course - I finished law school two years ago and that was Canadian law. I'm working (though a reasonable and flexible schedule) so I'd like a review that's somehow part time, or aimed for working people. I'm living in Brooklyn and working in Manhattan.
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posted by Salamandrous
on Jul 16, 2009 -
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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
I am looking for a classical Tibetan tutor in NYC during this summer until August 13th. My spoken Tibetan is mostly forgotten, but I have a few sutras and the like that I'd read with someone, and I have some faculty research money to use. Any leads would be welcome.
posted by AArtaud
on Jun 17, 2009 -
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