We both live in New York. His family lives here and he was born/raised here. My family is in Michigan where I was born/raised. I've been here two years. We're talking about getting married. How do we pick where to get married? We'd like to get married in a Catholic church. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Jun 29, 2009 - 23 answers

Mr Roger’s Neighborhood: NYC, introduce me to your neighborhood plus rental places [more inside]
posted by Wolfster on Jun 26, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm 22 and from out-of-town. Where should I throw my birthday party in NYC? [more inside]
posted by libertypie on Jun 22, 2009 - 13 answers

we're two women driving from milwaukee, wisconsin to central vermont with our dog, and we'd like to car camp along the way. we need a camping place that's dog friendly, not loud and obnoxious, and isn't run by religious fundamentalists (we're clearly total homos). any recommendations on sites? [more inside]
posted by binocularfight on Jun 19, 2009 - 4 answers

Taking my IT dev job to the librairies and coffeeshops of NYC for a couple of weeks (accompanying my wife, who's in a program at NYU). What are the best places to work, to lunch, and to explore in the relatively-immediate vicinity? [more inside]
posted by sesquipedalia on Jun 16, 2009 - 18 answers

What do I need to know, as a very pale girl, about getting a spray tan? [more inside]
posted by Unred on Jun 16, 2009 - 31 answers

Which crunchy/crafty/eclectic/kid-centered type stores should I visit when I'm in NYC? I'll be there for a seminar but will have some free time afterwards. [more inside]
posted by printchick on Jun 8, 2009 - 8 answers

NYC folks: What happened to the BAMN! automat? I'm curious why it didn't work out for them... [more inside]
posted by querty on Jun 7, 2009 - 16 answers

I need recommendations for someone to alter a very expensive gown (to be worn for a wedding) somewhere in New York City (& S. Brooklyn). [more inside]
posted by Unred on May 29, 2009 - 2 answers

Daytrip Dreamin': I've read the previous question about Zipcars in NYC, but it's about a year old and I have some specific questions. [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on May 28, 2009 - 14 answers

NYC Restaurant Filter: Looking for a nice restaurant very close to Carnegie Hall for dinner on Wednesday night. (Or walking distance from Madison Sq Park would also work.) [more inside]
posted by ruwan on May 25, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a store in New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn, ideally) that sells ethnic and sterling silver jewelry. The store could have clothes, accessories, or art, but it should have a significant amount of jewelry for sale. Can anyone help me out? I'm of course googling on my own, but this is the kind of place you would know when you see it, and I can't walk all the streets of NYC. Thanks for any leads.
posted by tk on May 21, 2009 - 14 answers

This is a stupid question, but can someone please explain to me the difference between an I.S. school and a J.H.S. school in the New York public school system? It seems both schools cater to grades 6, 7 and 8 so I'm curious about the difference in naming and the history of this system of abbreviation. Also, what does I.S. stand for? [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on May 15, 2009 - 8 answers

I am planning on moving in with two of my sisters. One of them lost her job and has been unemployed for the past few months. Should we include her on the apartment application / lease? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes on May 13, 2009 - 5 answers

Advice on finding a not-tiny, affordable hotel room in NYC [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on May 5, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I cool off my NY studio apartment this summer? Our building has central air conditioning, and while it's cold enough when I sit right next to the unit, the rest of the apartment gets boiling hot. During today's heat wave, when it was 82 outside, a thermometer sitting on the unit read 70 degrees. On the other side of the room, it was more like 75, and on the other side of of the apartment, almost 80. The building doesn't allow window air conditioners. This is making living here really uncomfortable -- what else can I do to cool this place off? [more inside]
posted by lsemel on Apr 28, 2009 - 29 answers

Looking for a good CBT therapist in nyc who takes GHI insurance? Any recommendations?
posted by skowtz on Apr 18, 2009 - 1 answer

A good friend of mine is moving to NYC in a couple of weeks, to begin the Master's program in journalism at Columbia. Please help me think of a nice, relatively affordable going-away present! [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on Mar 30, 2009 - 13 answers

I'll be visiting NYC by myself next week. I would like to meet / hang out with other gay guys around my age. I'm looking for a gay bar with a younger (late 20s - early 30s) crowd. I'm slightly shy / self-conscious and prefer a place with a relatively friendly vibe and lack of "attitude". Any suggestions?
posted by mahamandarava on Mar 27, 2009 - 9 answers

Does New York City or Seattle offer the better mix of city life and outdoorsyness? [more inside]
posted by biochemist on Mar 25, 2009 - 37 answers

Reading this post cued up the latent film geek reactors, and now I want to go to the movies! The question is - where? [more inside]
posted by puckish on Mar 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Parents coming to visit in NY. Where should I take them? [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Mar 2, 2009 - 10 answers

Anybody have any advice regarding jumping into gorges in New York state? Safety-wise - what would be the upper limit of height I might try?
posted by Sully on Feb 15, 2009 - 9 answers

To what level was pinball banned in New York in the 1940s? [more inside]
posted by zacharyseibert on Feb 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Zankou Chicken in NYC? [more inside]
posted by cazoo on Feb 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone suggest a meeting place in NYC or across the river in Jersey that's easy to get to from the Financial District which holds 100-200 people? [more inside]
posted by RevF^2 on Feb 2, 2009 - 1 answer

Cheapest way to get to Newark airport from the city? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on Jan 31, 2009 - 9 answers

Would I be silly to bring a largeish bookcase on the NYC subway? [more inside]
posted by sdsparks on Jan 20, 2009 - 29 answers

It seems that I may have asthma and all my symptoms started after I moved into my apartment. Can anyone tell me the things I should look for to trouble shoot the problems causing my cough? [more inside]
posted by Unred on Jan 18, 2009 - 14 answers

Can you help me find a great primary care doc and a ob-gyn who take Cigna in NYC!? Help! [more inside]
posted by smartypanties on Jan 8, 2009 - 5 answers

sorry if this is just so insanely obscure it is impossible. I heard this record that was apparantly a new york band. It was pretty obscure (probably the kind of thing reviewed in the Wire or a similar magazine) and may be classed under such genres as 'new weird america' or freak folk. Musically it was sort of a mishmash of electronica and some feedback and acousticy stuff with a male vocalist, and (this is the key thing) was a double album and probably quite recent (2007 or 08). May have been considered suitable for a late night mood. Any suggestions?
posted by iamnotateenagegirl on Dec 29, 2008 - 18 answers

Do you know a good couples massage place in the upper east side NYC? [more inside]
posted by akabobo on Dec 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Moderate to large quantities of blinking LED novelties, retail, in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by ellanea on Dec 19, 2008 - 1 answer

I need a recommendation for a watch store or jeweller in New York City. [more inside]
posted by cazoo on Dec 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Trying to locate a restaurant in New York famous for its Christmas lights. [more inside]
posted by rabbus on Dec 10, 2008 - 14 answers

As contractually agreed by me one year ago, my NYC apartment rent is going up 9% starting next month - from $2,250 to $2,450. But today I found out that, because of the recession, an apartment like mine is now going for $2,050. And now I want to renegotiate. How do I do that? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I find the best oatmeal cookies in New York City?
posted by likeapen on Nov 17, 2008 - 8 answers

What's a not so expensive place to eat on a Sunday night, 9PM close to Madison Square Garden? I know you want to say Korean - but it's not an option. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Nov 16, 2008 - 23 answers

I need a good psychiatrist / neurologist in NYC. Oxford Health Plan. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 10, 2008 - 9 answers

We're going to a wedding with my in-laws on E. 69 and Park and are looking for a good place nearby to take them for lunch. Some place classy but not too hoity-toity... and a good beer/wine selection would be a plus. Authentic Japanese, Indian, French, all responses welcome!
posted by Lisa S on Nov 9, 2008 - 4 answers

What interesting but not too hipster NYC hotel should I choose for a four-night near Christmastime stay in December? [more inside]
posted by objdoc on Nov 3, 2008 - 7 answers

Need advice on somewhere to go on the Thanksgiving weekend in the greater New York area. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Oct 23, 2008 - 4 answers

where can i take GIS night classes in new york city? [more inside]
posted by nanhey on Oct 23, 2008 - 2 answers

What's the scoop on early voting in New York? [more inside]
posted by andromache on Oct 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I take my visiting parents and sister for a nice Thanksgiving meal in New York City? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Oct 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Multi part question: MOVING TO NY....what should the starting salary of an entry level Graphic Designer be? What are some Design Studios / Agencies I should be looking into? Details Inside. (I could also use some NYC advice...) [more inside]
posted by ss448 on Oct 10, 2008 - 6 answers

Hello fellow Americans and concerned citizens around the world. Please help me find a bar in downtown Manhattan where I can watch the presidential debate tonight. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Oct 7, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I get people in my neighborhood to stop honking? [more inside]
posted by idledebonair on Oct 5, 2008 - 20 answers

Can anyone recommend a good acupuncturist in the New York metro area? Stamford, CT environs also possible, but I have no car. [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao on Sep 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm travelling on a short trip to New York, from the UK. The last two times I've travelled to the US (Las Vegas, New Orleans) the first few days of my break have been ruined by jetlag - waking up at 4am and being zombified by early evening - but, this was ok because they were 10 and 14 day holidays. However, my trip to NYC is for 3 days. How can I try and combat this on such a short trip, without losing the couple of days I have in New York?
posted by metaxa on Sep 24, 2008 - 14 answers