New Yorkers, when a very dear friend visits from out of town, do you pick them up at Penn Station or do you have them catch a cab?
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posted by Dragonness
on Oct 17, 2011 -
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Where can I volunteer at a soup kitchen (or similar organization) in NYC *this weekend*, as a last-minute thing?
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posted by Eshkol
on Oct 14, 2011 -
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Please help me identify this sort-of-instrumental club song with a Latin flavor that was huge on NYC radio in the mid-to-late nineties. More details inside.
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posted by jason's_planet
on Oct 8, 2011 -
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Hello fellow NYCer's. There's a guy who is kind of special to me who really needs a mini break. I'd like to take him someplace kind of mellow and nature-y on Sunday. We just have the one day, and It should be within an hours drive or so.
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posted by newpotato
on Sep 30, 2011 -
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Looking for NYC Psychiatrist recommendations. Points for taking Anthem BCBS. Extra points for LGBTQ specialization.
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posted by thatgirld
on Sep 19, 2011 -
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I am a 12-16, but I often find that I cannot fit into the highest 'straight size' at a mainstream retailer. This said, I cannot shop in a plus-size store as their smallest size hangs on me. I find this very frustrating!
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posted by carmenghia
on Aug 29, 2011 -
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It is a beautiful post-hurricane day here in NYC. I would like to celebrate not flooding by getting a beer and drinking it outdoors. Quick, recommend me a bar in the next hour or so!
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posted by whitneyarner
on Aug 29, 2011 -
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Online searchable archives of early 20th century NYC newspapers that are *not* the New York Times?
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posted by bepe
on Aug 2, 2011 -
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Looking for a glazier in NYC who can apply safety film to some large mirrors.
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posted by tip120
on Jul 30, 2011 -
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I've had a Canon 5D Mark II for about 2.5 years, and I've recently noticed some bad dust particle issues that are on the sensor or mirror, not the lens. Can someone recommend a good camera store in New York City that could do a good professional job of cleaning my sensor (and an idea of how much this will cost)? I've looked into cleaning kits, and I think I would rather have a professional do it. Thanks!
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posted by samoa
on Jul 24, 2011 -
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It's time for our annual road trip! Please help us make it even better? We'll be heading from Buffalo, through the Fingerlakes, to Phoenicia...then...um...um...I don't really know.
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posted by peagood
on Jul 17, 2011 -
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I'd like to be able to watch the Macy's fireworks from my dad's roof on the Upper West Side. How can I figure out if I'll be able to see them? I have some variables, heights, distances, and video...
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posted by thebazilist
on Jul 1, 2011 -
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New York City MeFi: As a Canadian, I've watched a lot of American media. And from this media, I've become really interested in attending a (stereotypical) "American black church" service. It's stuck out to me as something really unique, something very Americana, and I would really like to be a part of it, at least once. (As for what I mean exactly by "stereotypical American black church", I'm don't quite know the precise words -- black gospel? Southern? Baptist? Additionally - if possible, I would love to witness the "whooping" style of preaching.)
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posted by demagogue
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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I'll be late to the NYC pride parade. Where should I go to catch as much of it as possible?
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posted by cheerwine
on Jun 26, 2011 -
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Recommend me a Korean speaking tattoo artist in NYC or nearby please?
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posted by Iteki
on Jun 18, 2011 -
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I need to buy some foreign currency before I travel. Where can I buy euros or CAD that will have the best exchange rate in NYC? I've tried my bank, they have to order it (!) and it wouldn't get here in time for me to leave.
Please don't suggest using an ATM or credit cards once abroad, as neither of these are an option. Ordering from an online source
would be an option, so if you've had a good experience with a website, I would be open to that.
Thanks.
posted by newpotato
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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NYC-filter: My apartment building's management is totally irresponsible and unresponsive. And they just raised the rent. Can I—or should I—take action?
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posted by functionequalsform
on May 20, 2011 -
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Getting from Newark Airport to Jersey City, late night and with kids in tow? Bonus question about car rental (oh, the joy!)
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posted by mosk
on May 16, 2011 -
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How do large companies decide where to hold meetings in a big city like NYC? There are hundreds of options if not more. Has anyone participated in this process and can you please shed some insight?
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posted by brynnwood
on May 16, 2011 -
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NYCFilter: How much do I really save by waiting until Fall/Winter to rent an apartment? I really want to find a place where I have a bit more space and privacy. I don't want to wait, but if we're talking hundreds of dollars per month, I guess it would be worth it. I am looking for a studio or 1BR in the LES, East Village, or in Williamsburg, around $1500-$1700 (these place do exist, I have visited them in person.) So can you relate to me your impression of how much cheaper rents are in the winter/fall? And when does the price begin to fall off? Thanks!
posted by !Jim
on May 11, 2011 -
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I'm interested in buying a "messenger bag," "book bag," "man bag," or whatever you want to call it, in NYC or online. I'm picky. Lots of specifications inside.
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posted by John Cohen
on May 8, 2011 -
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About to purchase my first coop apartment in NYC, and it's desperately in need of a new kitchen, among other things. Mr. Narrative and I would like to go and look at kitchen cabinets and counter-tops and tile and such in person, preferably in a nice-ish store. Where should we go?
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posted by Narrative Priorities
on Apr 27, 2011 -
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We're moving to New York City in 8 days. Our extended-stay hotel, where we made a reservation weeks ago, just told us they won't be open by then. What do we do now?
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posted by Flying Saucer
on Apr 19, 2011 -
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I was cycling in Central Park this morning and got a summons for running a red light with my bike. Now what?
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posted by falameufilho
on Apr 17, 2011 -
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How worried should I be about the possibility of a bathtub killing me in my sleep? I wish I were joking.
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posted by prefpara
on Apr 11, 2011 -
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It's that time again: Bloomberg and other candidates are starting to cram trees in my mailbox. Where and how can I opt-out of paper campaign mailings for NYC?
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posted by D.Billy
on Mar 30, 2011 -
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Are there any emergency crisis intervention/mental health services for a citizen of Japan with mental health issues whose family has been missing since the earthquake?
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posted by stagewhisper
on Mar 30, 2011 -
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NameThatNovel: NYC, A Messiah, Elvis Costello? I looked through
http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/References_in_Movies,_TV,_Books,_etc. but no luck!
Read the book in 1994-96. Plot, as remembered, involves New York, a young (black?) gutterpunk messiah, maybe an anglo female lead, and the music of Elvis Costello. Literary, not pulpy. I don't think it's "The Story of My Life", but I could be wrong.
posted by gregglind
on Mar 23, 2011 -
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Should I rent an apartment in a building that was fumigated for bed bugs 6 months ago? (This is in NYC, of course.)
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posted by John Cohen
on Mar 22, 2011 -
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What's the best transportation option for visiting NYC, then going to Long Island for a wedding, and then getting back to La Guardia?
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posted by Terriniski
on Feb 22, 2011 -
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My boss and I are meeting in NYC next Monday morning and I need a place for breakfast near the 59th Street/Columbus Circle/Red Line Subway Stop.
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posted by victoriab
on Feb 18, 2011 -
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