Visiting New York for the first time (from Australia) in a couple of weeks. Will be travelling solo, and am looking for hotel and food recommendations. [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine on Nov 7, 2009 - 11 answers

Awesome, romantic getaway in proximity to nyc? Secluded, autumn beach spot preferred... [more inside]
posted by pearl228 on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

Escape from New York! (By car during the New York Marathon.) [more inside]
posted by The Straightener on Oct 31, 2009 - 5 answers

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

If you only had one year left before moving out of New York City, what would you make sure to see and do before leaving? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking for photos of NYCHA public housing - particularly, the interior of apartments and communal areas. Where can I find photos like this online? [more inside]
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo on Oct 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Where to get a herpes blood test in NYC? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 1 answer

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

What are the absolute must-see plays or performances happening this month in New York City? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Oct 1, 2009 - 7 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

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

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

How can I channel my inner Ferris Bueller and have one great day, except in New York? [more inside]
posted by Diagonalize on Sep 18, 2009 - 36 answers

Perfect autumn bike rides in New York's Hudson Valley. [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Sep 16, 2009 - 6 answers

I need a recommendation for a reputable exterminator in NYC. [more inside]
posted by alice ayres on Sep 12, 2009 - 1 answer

I am looking for a super-cool card store in NYC. [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Sep 1, 2009 - 4 answers

Can anyone recommend a good lawyer in NYC for dealing with housing issues, specifically a dispute over a security deposit with a former landlord? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 26, 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 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? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Aug 14, 2009 - 8 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by Viola on Aug 10, 2009 - 13 answers

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

Ohshitfilter: Temporary health insurance options in NJ? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Aug 5, 2009 - 6 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

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

Where can I find folks to play Magic: the Gathering with in NYC? [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar on Jul 8, 2009 - 7 answers

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

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 - 7 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

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

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

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 - 27 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

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

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

Advice for a New Yorker moving to London. [more inside]
posted by CRM114 on Feb 16, 2009 - 37 answers

Sometime from March to early summertime several of us would like to go on a backpacking trip from NYC. I need to hear about nice hikes in the Catskills. [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Jan 23, 2009 - 1 answer