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

interested in renting a (very affordable) small space (auditorium, banquet hall, etc) for a "roast" for a friend's birthday in november in new york city. [more inside]
posted by yonation on Jun 28, 2009 - 4 answers

Cheap access to University resources in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted by kathrineg on Jun 25, 2009 - 3 answers

Where to find a three-pronged British style electrical adapter plug in New York City? [more inside]
posted by cookie googleman on Jun 25, 2009 - 13 answers

Where can I buy rabbit (for eating, not petting) in NYC? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Jun 25, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for cheap caterers (or alternatives to caterers) in New York City for a wedding! [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Jun 23, 2009 - 8 answers

Just moved to Ft. Greene. What's awesome here? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid on Jun 19, 2009 - 7 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

Is is possible to live in NYC on a $1000 a month living stipend without incuring lots of debt? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 18, 2009 - 34 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's the most reputable moving company around for cross-country moves? I'm moving from Las Vegas to Manhattan, and have about 1BR worth of stuff, mostly books and a nice bed. High BBB ratings and being New York City-based are pluses. Which two guys and a truck can I trust??
posted by foodbedgospel on May 12, 2009 - 10 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

Any interesting stuff around Citi Field in Flushing, NY? [more inside]
posted by rabbitsnake on Apr 29, 2009 - 9 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

What awesome places do you recommend for dinner near-ish Chelsea in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine on Apr 22, 2009 - 4 answers

How should I handle this? (Father-in-law wants me to take him to Jewish bookstores in NYC without my wife, I have to work, I have never met him, and I know nothing about Judaism.) [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 33 answers

I've set up a website showcasing NYC's street performers, among other things. It has just started, and I'm trying to tell artists about it. I've tried contacting MUNY and performers.net, with mixed results. Other than traveling Manhattan's streets with a business card, what other ways are there of getting in contact with the city's street artists?
posted by omnigut 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

How much should my wedding cost, and how can I do it cheaper? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Mar 26, 2009 - 67 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

I got a phone call telling me I got accepted to grad school. Trying to work out funding options before the package gets here and whether it's worth it (sorta complicated situation, details inside). Help? [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Mar 10, 2009 - 4 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 make my favorite shochu/oolong beverage that I always drink when getting yakitori on St. Marks. [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Feb 25, 2009 - 7 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 live in a small NYC East Village apartment. I have very bad grout in the kitchen and bathroom. I don't have a problem doing maintenance on it myself, but think it wise to have it done professionally first. How much can I expect to pay, and how can I find a decent service?
posted by aletheia on Feb 11, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm going to New York City next week, and I'm into 70's music. Where might I go to find some obscure 70's artists who perhaps are still playing in clubs in the area? [more inside]
posted by Jesco on Feb 10, 2009 - 2 answers

Ideas for marketing a new pilates studio in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by lgandme0717 on Feb 8, 2009 - 2 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'm moving to New York City; is there anything good I can follow on Twitter? [more inside]
posted by raygan on Jan 29, 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

Anyone know of any Vermont ski resort bus trips that leave from New Jersey? [more inside]
posted by exhilaration on Jan 6, 2009 - 2 answers

Should I be a french translator/interpeter and how? [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Jan 6, 2009 - 6 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

Where can I purchase a guayabera shirt in New York City?
posted by cookie googleman on Dec 5, 2008 - 7 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

I want to know what my apartment looked like when my great-grandparents' generation was living in it! I'm looking for web-based answers and pictures rather than wordy descriptions that would require a library visit if possible. [more inside]
posted by purplecurlygirl on Nov 7, 2008 - 13 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

Yes or no: is biking permitted in Inwood Hill Park in New York? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Oct 31, 2008 - 8 answers

NYC Restaurant Filter: Pre-marathon dinner feast for 1 runner and 12 family members? [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah on Oct 28, 2008 - 6 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