Recommendations for tailor/alterations (for bridesmaid dress) in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for things for a couple to do up in the Buffalo / Youngstown NY / Niagara area for a few days in July (early July. Like later this week.) Ideally looking for romantic-type stuff (that doesn't involve Niagara Falls, already done that one a few times now). We're into camping and hiking and general outdoors stuff. We'll have a car. Any (fancy?) veggie/vegan-friendly restaurants in the area? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Why are there so many dead deer bodies on the side of the highway on the Merritt Parkway in CT? Do they die on the side of the road right before they prance onto the highway? They look too perfectly placed and appear to lack much bleeding to have been run over then moved aside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm currently in Astoria, NY, and planning to drive to DC tomorrow in a hired car. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 20 answers

Where can I get some work done tomorrow in Manhattan (around 65th and Broadway)? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking to hear from people who have both astigmatism and myopia and have successfully transitioned to contact lenses. Also, if your eye doc is in Manhattan, can I have his/her number? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 17 answers

Human Anatomy/Microbiology Independent Lab courses for college credit...in NYC? Anywhere? [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 3 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

How does one go about making their own ear gauge plug jewelry from hardwoods? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me sort out an issue involving the Presidency, the Senate, and the authority of the governor of New York... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 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

New York Philharmonic perform today Tuesday a in Pyongyang. How can I listen? Is it streamed? URGENT
posted on Feb 25, 2008 - 9 answers

(NYC filter) Help me find the Cantor that sells 600 thread count bed sheets in front of a synagogue near Macy's. [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 2 answers

What's a good driving school for help with the NY driving test? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 4 answers

I need a Psychiatrist in NY - one that has experience dealing with artists and won't drug me into a straight-line mood. I need my meds, but I also need my ups and downs! [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 4 answers

What schools (colleges/universities) are good for graphic design in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Aug 28, 2007 - 10 answers

Anyone have a recommendation on a real estate company or rental agency for Rochester New York? I'm moving from out of state and need a rental in a safe area near downtown. [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm headed to NY from Chicago for the first time in my adult life and am looking for suggestions on things to do, places to eat/drink. [more inside]
posted on Jul 25, 2007 - 26 answers

Looking for kick-ass internships in the NJ/NYC area. Background is CS, design, and a little bit of everything. The tougher the better. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2007 - 11 answers

We all read Scoble, Valleywag, Techcrunch, Scripting News, but these guys are all based in California and cover almost exclusively Silicon Valley. What about the NY scene? Are there bloggers / journalists / entrepreneurs who cover what used to be called "Silicon Alley"?
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Moving to NY. The job is in White Plains, but should we live there or commute? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Round-trip bus ride from DC to NYC - Go Greyhound, VaMoose, or other? [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2007 - 15 answers

What to do in Woodstock, NY this weekend? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 8 answers

Why are New York driver's licenses made from a flexible material? And what is it? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2007 - 8 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

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 on Nov 29, 2006 - 6 answers

Getting to Great Neck from New Jersey [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2006 - 10 answers

Help me help a friend find good Southern-style barbecue in New York. [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 13 answers

Shea Stadium Filter: Looking for a pre-game staging area before Thursday nights game since tailgating isn't allowed... [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can I get the best loft bed for my money in NY? [more inside]
posted on Sep 11, 2006 - 6 answers

How do I find live music by up-and-coming bands in my area (NYC)? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 13 answers

Does my dad need to take a driving test in New York? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 4 answers

Help identify a very strange truck seen in Queens, NY. Scanners, cameras and GPS Oh My! [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 9 answers

Identi-Filter: How bad is it that I'm walking around with an expired driver's license? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2006 - 25 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

Rochester, NY: I am making a welcome kit for a good friend moving there soon. What are the best comic book stores, indie film associations, great theatres, fun markets, cheap eats, coffee joints, weird local nights, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2006 - 16 answers

Dirt cheap accommodation in New York city? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 11 answers

i have a cousin who immigrated from the philippines and wants to accomplish the following: 1) change her visa status and 2) to be certified as a teacher of special education or elementary education in NY or NJ. she's thinking of spending quite a bit of money on the services of PSIT to facilitate the process but i am looking for alternatives. can anyone help with reputable alternatives or an effective program? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2005 - 9 answers

Seeking Northeastern US towns with particular characteristics: [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2005 - 26 answers

NYCaptFilter: I'm moving to NYC (yay!) and sorry, but I'm going to drive you all nuts with questions for the next few weeks. #1: Best way to find an apartment? I know the city, but would like tips on finding a good place. Broker? Classified listings? Pitfalls to avoid? How do I find something rent stabilized? Any opinion about rentdirect.com? I promise to host a meetup when I get settled.
posted on Dec 10, 2004 - 37 answers

What does New Jersey mean to a New Yorker - and does it mean different things according to what borough you live in? [More inside.]
posted on Nov 23, 2004 - 54 answers

Urban rollerblading: I've just taken up rollerblading again, after an absence of some years. It's coming back pretty well, but I have some best practices-type questions.
posted on Aug 30, 2004 - 4 answers

I live in Brooklyn, NY, and seem to be a slave to Verizon: a DSL/Unlimited local/regional phone package for which, with taxes, etc., runs me nearly $100/month. Has anyone figured out a way to pay less for comparable services? I've even thought of sharing a DSL or cable modem via a wireless router with my neighbor downstairs....thoughts?
posted on Jul 23, 2004 - 13 answers

What's the housing situation in/around Yorktown like? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2004 - 3 answers

I'm going to be in New York City next Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. While I'm there, I'd like to piss away some money on a knockoff watch and a handbag or two. Where and when should I go?
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 14 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

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