So I was biking home from work last night and was hit by a fence. It was very windy and a portion of the fence at Grand St. and Center St. in Manhattan blew over onto me. I'm mostly fine, a little bruised but annoyed because it tore my fancy rain jacket. I know I'm going to get a lot of IANAL responses but I wanted to see if anyone had suggestions of things I could do to possibly be remunerated for the jacket by the city.
Here's a picture of the
bloodthirsty fence after I extricated myself and my bike from it.
Any advice much appreciated.
posted by zackola
on Jun 14, 2013 -
18 answers
My friend's parents are going to be in town from June 14-17, and they want to see some Blues. Anyplace with Jazz is apparently a no-go; has be be Blues exclusively.
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posted by Sokka shot first
on Jun 11, 2013 -
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Hello. I acquired a '91 Honda Nighthawk CB250 last summer, and now I need to leave town (Manhattan) for 2 weeks in July. Help me figure out what to do.
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posted by jacobdezoet
on Jun 5, 2013 -
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My buddy is going on a first date with a girl and wanted to take her out to Italian in the meatpacking district in NYC. What are good choices in that area. He's looking to keep the total bill to around $125, but remember this is a first date, so we need to impress a little as well ;)
Thx!
Firestyle
posted by FireStyle
on Jun 4, 2013 -
8 answers
I'm planning to move from one NYC neighborhood to another at the end of the summer. Though I'm 99% sure I'll be able to cover all potential expenses (movers, security deposit, first/last month's rent, broker's fee), I was wondering if there's a
reputable company that advances small loans to help cover these costs.
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posted by incomple
on May 14, 2013 -
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In a few weeks I'll be flying into NYC around 9:00 AM and flying out around 9:00 PM, and I'd like to take a shower somewhere and maybe even leave my bag for the day so I can wander the city. So far the only options I've found are to pay about $50 for access to an airline lounge, which seems too pricey for what I want, or to book a hotel room. Surely there are cheaper options? I'm not too picky about location, but somewhere in Lower Manhattan would probably be best. Please help me out, New Yorkers!
posted by reductiondesign
on May 13, 2013 -
20 answers
I have a new work schedule (Tuesday-Saturday) which, after taking care of chores on Sunday, leaves me with Monday off. I also have discounted access to most of the cultural institutions of NYC. I'd like to use my Mondays well. Please suggest things to do on Mondays in NYC.
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posted by sciencegeek
on May 13, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm moving to New York and don't know a lot about neighborhoods. Where should I live?
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posted by naoko
on May 1, 2013 -
15 answers
Where to go for dinner next in NYC? I'm a lifelong New Yorker and love going out to eat. However, I feel like I'm in bit of a rut, mostly returning to neighborhood reliables and a handful of other favorite restaurants around the city. The wealth of information about NYC restaurants out there is pretty daunting, so I'm hoping for some direction from the hivemind. Some more details inside.
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posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell
on Apr 2, 2013 -
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The other night there was a fire in my friend's building in New York City; the fire was on the 10th floor, he lives on the 21st. He wasn't present while the fire happened, but there was smoke damage to his apartment, particularly to his clothes. My friend doesn't have renter's insurance.
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posted by gerryblog
on Mar 12, 2013 -
9 answers
So we're taking our kids (6 & 8) on an overnight trip to NYC and we need diner and pizza restaurant recommendations near Grand Central, the Empire State Building and the American Natural History Museum.
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posted by victoriab
on Feb 18, 2013 -
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What is the copyright status of works created by the New York City government? Specifically works created by the Department of Health or similar agencies, concerning vital statistics and similar public data? (That is, indices to vital records but not actual vital records, which are protected by privacy restrictions.) Does it make a difference if the records and books were published more than 50 years ago? 40 years ago?
posted by Asparagirl
on Dec 22, 2012 -
5 answers
Given this list of things I do and don't like about living in NYC, where might I want to consider moving?
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Dec 18, 2012 -
40 answers
I am in New York City until Friday evening. What are some good ways to pass the time (indoors, please!)
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posted by amicamentis
on Nov 7, 2012 -
8 answers
I want to donate more in support of Hurricane Sandy, but I'm concerned that while the Red Cross and the NYC Mayor's Fund are probably getting a ton of love, there are other charities in the city that are in dire straights as a result of the hurricane. (Or just in general.) What smaller, local NYC charities need our support the most?
posted by tweebiscuit
on Nov 6, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm planning to attend the NYC Marathon as a spectator. I'm hoping to find a spot somewhere between the mile 20 & 21 posts (in the Bronx) where I can have a chair and a baby stroller. Will there be room?
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Oct 25, 2012 -
4 answers
What are the best student discounts in New York City for non-traditional students?
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posted by Jahaza
on Oct 2, 2012 -
3 answers
A friend and I are heading into NYC next weekend. We are coming from Montreal and driving across the border. However, after that, we haven't decided the best way to get into the city. Should we drive to Albany and take a bus from there? (Is there long term parking in Albany?) Should we drive into a suburb and take a train in? Should we drive into the city and find a lot? (I'd probably prefer to do one of the first two unless there is some reason to do the third.)
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posted by jeather
on Sep 27, 2012 -
32 answers
Where can I find a selection of cheap formal dresses, in a brick-and-mortar location, in NYC today?
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posted by greta simone
on Sep 27, 2012 -
19 answers
Looking for fun group activities in NYC - 20-50 college-age people, budget roughly $20/person.
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posted by R a c h e l
on Sep 15, 2012 -
6 answers
I'll be in New York City the 21st through the 23rd and would like to take in a much art/cultural stuff as I reasonably can, but it's New York and outside of the big four (MOMA, the Met, AMNH and the Guggenhiem), I'm not really sure where to start.
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posted by Meeks Ormand
on Sep 5, 2012 -
23 answers
I'm moving. I want to do it in the most efficient way possible. Absent a magic wand, any tips/best practices/suggestions/lessons learned?
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posted by TravellingCari
on Aug 22, 2012 -
28 answers
What's a ballpark price to move a two bedroom apartment's worth of stuff about fifteen blocks in NYC?
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posted by chasing
on Aug 20, 2012 -
28 answers
Recently I received an old hifi (stereo receiver with aux and phono inputs) and two EPI speakers from a family member. The system is quite old, but headphones sound great, as does one of the two speakers. The other sounds blown. What are my options in New York City?
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posted by thecaddy
on Jul 30, 2012 -
6 answers
Can anyone explain the relative paucity of New York rappers from the Bronx, particularly since the form was more or less born in that borough?
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posted by kensington314
on Jul 16, 2012 -
5 answers
Can anyone recommend any queer events/hangouts in New York City? By "queer", I mean non-standard gender/sexuality and probably radical left politics. By "events", I mean DIY shows, potlucks, reading groups, screenings or whatever else. By "hangouts" I mean social centres, autonomous spaces, concert venues, cafes and bars.
posted by maryrosecook
on Jun 7, 2012 -
9 answers
Career coach or someone who can help me find/get a job in my field (social work/non-profit)? Getting desperate and losing hope after three years of no luck. In NYC.
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posted by greta simone
on May 11, 2012 -
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I'm looking for plaintext or PDF searchable versions of the New York State and New York City Codes. I'm specifically looking for something within the Building Code, but I would also like to have basically every state and local law, rule, ordinance, regulation, recommendation, and suggestion in an actual searchable format.
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posted by a_girl_irl
on Apr 26, 2012 -
6 answers
What was this awesome Chinese fish soup I used to get in NYC? BONUS QUESTION : where can I find it in the Bay area?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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It's my close friend's 30th birthday on Friday. She's in Asheville, NC. I'm in Brooklyn, NY. What should I get/do/order as a gift?
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posted by greta simone
on Feb 13, 2012 -
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We're traveling by car from central New York (just west of Albany) to New York City this weekend. For timing reasons, we'd like to drive from our home to somewhere far downstate. Then to avoid driving and parking in NYC, we'd like to pick up a Metro North train and take it into the city. Which stations are the safest places to leave our car for a weekend?
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posted by brackish.line
on Jan 30, 2012 -
8 answers
Who are the people or groups that are most effectively lobbying for free public wifi in New York City?
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posted by hermitosis
on Jan 25, 2012 -
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My parents will be traveling to Lisbon, Portugal in the coming months and would like suggestions for books to read before their trip. We were talking about this and were trying to come up for the equivalent set of books for someone visiting New York as well. What should they read?
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posted by sciencegeek
on Jan 22, 2012 -
9 answers
Can anyone recommend a place where I can scan 35mm slides on my own at a workstation in NYC?
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on Dec 31, 2011 -
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