Where can I buy an agave plant in New York City? [more inside]
posted by quatsch on Jun 30, 2009 - 2 answers

Any recommendations for free or low-cost therapy in New York City? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Last-minute July 4th plans for NYC wanderer? [more inside]
posted by jckll on Jun 29, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me figure out how to get a new driver's license. [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Jun 24, 2009 - 16 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

NYC Filter: Help me get a good picture of NYC's most famous lady... [more inside]
posted by Ashman on Jun 17, 2009 - 20 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 - 3 answers

Moving to Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, a couple of blocks northeast of Grand Army Plaza. We're already excited about being near the Brooklyn Museum, the Library, and Prospect Park... but we're looking for neighborhood tips on the little things: good cheap food and drink, best grocery, best coffee, least shady laundromat, what to check out, what to avoid, et cetera. Help us out!
posted by D.Billy on Jun 12, 2009 - 24 answers

Help me buy a (probably used) bicycle in NYC. [more inside]
posted by jckll on Jun 9, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm interested in volunteering at a cat rescue organization in New York City. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by miskatonic on Jun 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for a midrange NYC hotel with suites. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Jun 2, 2009 - 6 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

New Yorkers seem to have an incredibly detailed implicit and explicit knowledge of their city. I want to know more. [more inside]
posted by milqman on May 28, 2009 - 71 answers

Help me learn about Staten Island neighborhoods? [more inside]
posted by aletheia on May 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Where is a good place to buy wine glasses, cocktail glasses, and other assorted glasses you drink out of in New York? [more inside]
posted by hoobichu on May 25, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I find a listing of the coordinates (latitude, longitude) of all the New York City subway stations?
posted by lupefiasco on May 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Is there a good online form which will allow me to contact my NY state senators and encourage them to vote in favor of the gay marriage bill that's coming up? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on May 19, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm a senior web content producer (the chap who figures out what content should be on a website, and sometimes writes it) in London, but I'd love to be in New York (or any other major urban area in the United States). Can you recommend any recruiters who specialise in this field and who might be able to help me? Bonus points for New York ones, as I'll be there in mid June. [more inside]
posted by almostwitty on May 19, 2009 - 2 answers

Looking to rent a lakeside cabin in the Adirondacks this August for a week-long honeymoon get-away. Overwhelmed by the size of the 'dacks and seeking recommendations for a romantic, yet affordable area with great scenery and access to a variety of outdoor activities. [more inside]
posted by atreyu on May 18, 2009 - 7 answers

Our upstairs neighbor's pipe burst this morning, and I'm worried about mold. Help! [more inside]
posted by dansays on May 18, 2009 - 4 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

What caterers in the Brooklyn area would you recommend to deliver BBQ/picnic food for ~75 people in Prospect Park on a Saturday afternoon in September?
posted by juliplease on May 12, 2009 - 1 answer

Where can I get prickly pear cactus fruit in New York City? And when is it likely to be found? I'm looking to procure roughly 5 to 6 pounds of the fruit.
posted by Greg Nog on May 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Nervous mandolinist looking for the friendliest old-time session in NYC. [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone on May 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm looking for some awesome geeky and/or nerdy places to go and things to do in New York City. [more inside]
posted by miskatonic on May 9, 2009 - 26 answers

Can you recommend a professional moving company that can get my stuff from NYC to Philadelphia in one day? Or barring that, two days? [more inside]
posted by millipede on May 2, 2009 - 9 answers

I've been reading a collection of E.B. White's essays lately and stumbled across the wonderful "Here Is New York," wherein he tries to capture his city in print. I'm looking for similar odes to / summations of other places (preferably of essay-ish length.) [more inside]
posted by theoddball on May 1, 2009 - 11 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

I need a source for NY state law (not NYC) pertaining to the sale of used cars. [more inside]
posted by cedar on Apr 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Does anyone know of a good hike near NYC? [more inside]
posted by JamesWilson123 on Apr 23, 2009 - 12 answers

Can you recommend a dentist in or around Astoria Queens? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

I have four relatively large photographs I need framed. Where in new york city can I get a good deal? [more inside]
posted by milarepa on Apr 11, 2009 - 9 answers

For purchasing a 1- or 2-bedroom condo in NYC: tips and links to how to search effectively, evaluate wisely, and get a great deal and wondeful home? Ideas (or links to forums) about which neighborhoods and types of condos are the best values, broker recommendations, etc.?
posted by Malad on Apr 10, 2009 - 7 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

Suggest some New York attractions for my walking-challenged parents? [more inside]
posted by btkuhn on Apr 7, 2009 - 11 answers

I've become obsessed with Boggle (or Boggle-like games), especially when a SOWPODS dictionary is used. Are there any Boggle clubs in New York City? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Apr 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend a good place to buy fish in lower Manhattan or North Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine on Mar 31, 2009 - 7 answers

Do you know of any walking tours in NYC dedicated to street art / graffiti?
posted by limon on Mar 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Online Tax help specifically for people who live in NJ and work in NY? [more inside]
posted by spacefire on Mar 25, 2009 - 4 answers

TattooFilter: I live in San Antonio, Texas. I'm going to be in New York for the first week of April. Should I get a tattoo while I'm in New York, or just wait and get one in San Antonio (or Austin)? (Multiple questions inside! I've never gotten a tattoo before!) [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork on Mar 23, 2009 - 12 answers

I'd like to find blogs or websites dealing with people's experiences studying for the bar exam. Know of any? [more inside]
posted by soonertbone on Mar 22, 2009 - 12 answers

What's worth doing in the Hudson Valley - near New Paltz? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Mar 22, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I determine at what time the midtown Manhattan skyline will be lit up at sunset on June 20th, 2009? [more inside]
posted by dansays on Mar 21, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me find a Mexican market in New York to stock up a suitcase of tortillas etc. to help me survive the coming months in Mexican-free Berlin. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Mar 19, 2009 - 17 answers

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

I'm on unemployment in New York after a layoff. How likely is it that the DOL is going to personally check up on me? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 12, 2009 - 9 answers

Anyone have any experiences with or impressions of the neighborhood immediately around Yankee Stadium? I'm considering living there and commuting to midtown Manhattan. I know it's cheap--what are the other pros and cons?
posted by shivohum on Mar 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Can anyone advise me on a decent, cheap, central New York place to stay and reading the extended explanation below do you think i should take the week in New York? [more inside]
posted by aTrumpetandaDream on Mar 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Ideas for one day road trips or exciting events in NYC area this Saturday during our brief 2 night 1 day stopover at JFK? [more inside]
posted by inflatablekiwi on Mar 5, 2009 - 9 answers

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