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.
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posted by Ash3000
on Dec 2, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by Juggermatt
on Nov 1, 2008 -
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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.
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posted by korpios
on Oct 26, 2008 -
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Ruffly panties online, or in NYC? i.e. cute, classy panties/bras/corsets/etc that won't break the bank. Victoria's Secret falls apart pretty fast, in my experience. Looking for something a step up, but not ridiculously expensive or (on the other hand) trashy. At the very least, how much should I be looking to spend on such a thing?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2008 -
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My teenage sister has just been admitted to
Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric ward (in New York City); should my parents let her stay put, or have her transferred to another hospital? Is there anything they should be aware of?
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posted by korpios
on Sep 25, 2008 -
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LiteratureFilter: Yo metafilterland. I'm on a quest for two things: literary representations of the new york city subway, the more personal and sensorial the better, and literary representations of a new york city without subways, circa before 1904. Non-fiction and suggestions are welcome as well, as are examples that use less stringent definitions of "text" (film, song lyrics, dance etc).
posted by billtron
on Sep 22, 2008 -
21 answers
Help me find a gathering spot in Manhattan for a small first-time family meet up that will occur after our private wedding ceremony. I'm specifically looking for some nice dinner spots, as well as some possible activity suggestions within walking distance of Grand Central and Penn Station.
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posted by smalls
on Aug 3, 2008 -
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I'm a quick learner of computer programs... but am currently looking for a job and am realizing that I need excel training... (another of the things I really should've studied in college.) Any recommendations on where to get training in New York City?
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posted by J.R. Benedict
on Jul 31, 2008 -
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ApartmentFilter: My friend's dog got our of her NYC apartment today, and a neighbor overreacted. Now the neighbor is trying to get her evicted from the building (her lease goes all the way til February). Should she be worried? Can she fight back?
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posted by Hollow
on Jul 11, 2008 -
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Completely overwhelmed with choices of stroller and looking for recommendations. Specific requirements inside.
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posted by gaspode
on Jul 11, 2008 -
31 answers
The Staten Island Ferry is said to be "one of the best values in New York City" because it's free and offers great views of the city. What are other "best values" in NYC, including shopping, food, activities, and anything else that's surprisingly inexpensive.
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posted by HotPatatta
on Jun 23, 2008 -
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Can anyone suggest a good venue for a high school senior prom in New York City?
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posted by bah213
on Jun 23, 2008 -
7 answers
What can you tell me about Elmhurst, NY?
How long does it take to get there from the Upper West Side?
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posted by DarwinianDan
on Jun 21, 2008 -
5 answers
Moving to New York City. Give me some advice you wish you had been given!
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posted by jckll
on Jun 6, 2008 -
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Is $1350/mo reasonable rent for an apartment on
W 107th St. & Broadway (Upper West Side of Manhattan)? One bedroom, ground level, furnished, clean, utilities and cable included.
Can you tell me anything about the W 107th & Broadway area? Nice? Stuff to do? Safe?
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posted by oldlies
on Jun 2, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a good printable map of nyc's subway system. NFT has lots of great maps, but not a big one that covers the whole system and can easily fit in my back pocket. Any suggestions?
posted by (bb|[^b]{2})
on May 16, 2008 -
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What was this giant, crazy statue I saw in New York City? It was near Columbia University in 1999.
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posted by jtron
on May 15, 2008 -
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My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face?
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posted by Sloop John B
on May 14, 2008 -
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NYC filter: What sort of fun cycling type things can I do when I'm in New York City (and/or NY state) for a few days this June (15th-19th sort of time)? Are bikes a good way of seeing the city? It will be my first time in the U.S. I like road bikes.
posted by takeyourmedicine
on May 12, 2008 -
11 answers
NYC filter -- We are flying into JFK airport and then driving to New Haven CT at the worst possible times - we land at 4:00 pm Friday of Memorial Day and need to back at the airport no later than 6:30 Monday night. What is the best route to avoid total traffic jams?
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posted by metahawk
on May 7, 2008 -
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I'm about to make a drastic change in my appearance, and would like to update my photo on various websites. Where is a good place in NYC to have my picture taken?
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posted by Sloop John B
on Feb 4, 2008 -
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The 17-year-old son of a friend from Austria is into hip-hop. He'll be visiting NYC on 7-10 December and wants to know how to find out about concerts, venues, etc.
Can anybody tell me the relevant websites to send him to?
posted by seeminglee
on Nov 28, 2007 -
8 answers
Where can I buy masa precocida or masarepa (corn flour for Arepas) in subway accessible parts of NYC? Also what kind is better for homemade arepas?
posted by riffola
on Nov 26, 2007 -
11 answers
Looking for resources / advice on finding a Manhattan apartment for 3-6 months (Feb-July 2008).
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posted by kanuck
on Nov 13, 2007 -
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NYC filter: I'm visiting a friend in the city this weekend and due to her work schedule, I'm going to end up being by myself on Friday night. I don't make it down to New York that often, so I'd really like to do something fun, but I've already contacted my other friends who live in the area and I've come up empty. So I'm querying the hive mind: What should I do?
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posted by dyslexictraveler
on Nov 7, 2007 -
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I want to generate a list of visual artists working in NYC. Just the ones with established, active careers and gallery representation -- this is so I can get a new internship. I'm especially interested in artists in their 30s and 40s.
posted by xo
on Nov 1, 2007 -
12 answers
I'm looking for some places to meditate/shut out the world that are in or just outside of New York City. Weekend trips to temples would also be helpful.
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posted by zoomorphic
on Oct 4, 2007 -
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Going-to-NYC-filter: The wife and I will be in NYC from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday evening. We're big apple virgins, so I'm looking for suggestions and recommendations for what we absolutely must see and/or do.
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posted by bjork24
on Sep 19, 2007 -
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I'm a young woman in New York City, looking for a way to get in shape. (I'm not grossly out of shape now, but a year at a sedentary office job has taken a toll.) Running got boring. I've done the gym thing before and it's fine, but I'd like to find something new to get into: yoga, a martial art, a form of dance, kick-boxing. I'm open. I'd like to find a good place (a really homey yoga or martial arts studio, for example), in lower Manhattan (within the ambit of Union Square would be great) or possibly Williamsburg. Any suggestions on activities and/or places?
posted by toomuchkatherine
on Sep 14, 2007 -
13 answers
Can anyone recommend a good, affordable accountant in the New York City area? I am establishing a freelance business and will need to estimate taxes, think about eventual incorporation, etc.
posted by pinto
on Sep 6, 2007 -
5 answers
Best place in New York City to buy Indian staples like ghee and garam masala?
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posted by gwint
on Aug 5, 2007 -
7 answers
So last week in Brooklyn, I was a block from my apartment, hopped my bike up on the sidewalk, got stopped by the popo, and now have a pink summons. But I'm moving away in a month!
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on Jul 2, 2007 -
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