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Planning a babymoon girls trip in early January for my pregnant 30 y.o. daughter, myself, and my 81 y.o. mom. We're all in good health, but I like to be mentally prepared in case of an emergency. If any of us needs to go to a hospital, which one should we go to / ask to be taken to? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling around New York, NY at 7:29 AM - 4 answers

I'm catching an international flight out of Newark on Thanksgiving Day, departing in the early evening. What's the best way to get to the airport from Manhattan that day (I was going to take the train from Penn Station)? How much extra time should I give myself? Any advice for surviving the experience?
posted by Gerald Bostock around New York, NY at 11:47 AM - 8 answers

So because of the construction at JFK, the advice these days is to take the AirTrain. Have you done this? How long did the AirTrain portion take? Which station did you take the AirTrain from? Any general tips? Thanks!
posted by DavidNYC around New York, NY at 12:07 PM - 8 answers

Planning on meeting folks (10-20 folks, half with little kids under 5) in a trip back to the city in Central Park on a summer Saturday. Pre kids we would just go to Sheep’s Meadow, but don’t remember any playgrounds/kids stuff nearby plus even pre covid it was super packed. Where would you go in CP? Any other non Central Park picnic/play spots in Manhattan you’d recommend? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv around New York, NY at 12:31 PM - 5 answers

I need to park at or around JFK for about 2 and a half weeks this summer. Previously we've parked at the JFK long term lot, but this year they're quoting me over $600, yikes. But many of the offsite long term parking lots look kinda sketchy. Is there an offsite lot that you can recommend, which is minimally sketchy, has a convenient shuttle, and won't be too exhausting to get to with 2 kids and luggage? The last time this was asked was in 2010, and the top answer doesn't seem to exist anymore.
posted by Liesl around New York, NY at 8:03 AM - 9 answers

There's a cat that I would really like to adopt, but unfortunately she's been relocated from a shelter in NYC (where I am) to a shelter in Kingston, New York (90 miles north). Are there options to transport her back home that I may be missing? [more inside]
posted by aiko around New York, NY at 6:18 PM - 7 answers

For an art project, I'd like to look at and photograph a lot of seaweed, and take home a bit of it. Where can I find abundant seaweed washing up on the beach in June, in or near New York City? Ideally accessible by public transit, but it doesn't have to be.
posted by moonmilk around New York, NY at 5:55 PM - 1 answer

Going to be in the Chelsea area overnight to see Sleep No More. Looking for recently verified outdoor places where two people can eat in Manhattan, hopefully within a 30 minute walk/walk+transit from 10th Ave and W 27th. Heating is preferable but we will do without if needed. Definitely need someplace for an early dinner; a place for breakfast would also be good. Ideally someplace that serves food suitable for vegetarians.
posted by rednikki around New York, NY at 6:52 AM - 3 answers

Looking for hotel recs in Times Square for a spring break trip with my teenager. I haven't been to NYC since pre-pandemic. Not considering other areas for Reasons. Websites all look alike. I would love any recent experiences either + or - with the many fine hoteliers in that area of the city. Thanks!
posted by nkknkk around New York, NY at 4:30 PM - 19 answers

I have some colleagues going to New York in mid-April and looking to spend 4-5 days being tourists after work stuff. What would you recommend for either NYC activities or nearby? (more specific questions below) [more inside]
posted by orchidee around New York, NY at 9:21 AM - 30 answers

I'm bringing 13 high-school theatre kids to NYC in a month, staying in Long Island City, Queens. I'm looking for places that will welcome 13 exuberant, exhausted theatre kids along with 7 adults and happily serve them food we can't get in our little Seattle-adjacent community. [more inside]
posted by argybarg around New York, NY at 7:06 AM - 11 answers

I'm planning a family trip from Ohio to Massachusetts with a stop over in NYC for a couple nights. We're going to get a hotel in Manhattan, but I don't want to take my car into the city. I'm looking for a place to park overnight, likely in NJ, that (a) is relatively easy to get to, (b) is near a train that can take us into the city, and (c) can be reserved ahead of time for a reasonable price. [more inside]
posted by noneuclidean around New York, NY at 11:58 AM - 11 answers

I have reason to treat myself to an adventure! I have a decent enough amount of money - but I am very short on time! I'm looking for ideas! Details/requirements/explanation within! [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos around New York, NY at 10:19 PM - 18 answers

Two days. A tenuous understanding of NYC geography and scale. An over-ambitious plan, probably. [more inside]
posted by ambulanceambiance around New York, NY at 5:24 PM - 21 answers

I've never been to New York City. I've also always wanted to go to a piano bar where (cis or trans) women sing torch songs and (cis or trans) women in the audience wear evening dresses and elbow gloves. Where can I go?
posted by cda around New York, NY at 4:41 AM - 8 answers

There have been may previous questions about things to do in NYC for a 4-day trip to NYC over Thanksgiving, but most are many years old. So hit me with your CURRENT suggestions for NYC fun. We will be a group of two 60-something, active parents and four 20 somethings, with one 18 year old (so bars are out). [more inside]
posted by ms_rasclark around New York, NY at 12:39 PM - 9 answers

I have a long-ish layover at JFK T4 (3pm-11pm) later this month. My top priority is getting a decent vegan meal before rolling the dice with the onboard vegan options on my connecting flight. Beyond that, I can't decide whether to try to go into the city for an hour or two, or just hang out at the airport (maybe with a lounge pass). Seeking options & recommendations. [more inside]
posted by terretu around New York, NY at 7:18 AM - 14 answers

My partner and I will be taking a short vacation to NYC in mid-December. We’ll be staying in the Theatre District and will be seeing a show. My partner can stand and walk short distances, but uses a wheelchair for walks longer than a few minutes. We will be bringing his (manual) wheelchair with us. Looking for tourist tips. [more inside]
posted by southern_sky around New York, NY at 7:37 PM - 6 answers

Looking for an app that shows places of touristic interest on a map for New York City. Mostly interested in historic buildings and museums; cheap/unique dining suggestions would be a plus. Willing to pay but would prefer an up-front cost rather than a death by a thousand cuts "pay $3.99 to unlock the Central Park walking tour route" approach.
posted by nanny's striped stocking around New York, NY at 8:45 AM - 3 answers

I am travelling with my two year old and wife on Monday around noon to NYC and then going to an apartment by the Transit museum near borough hall. We will have a travel stroller, 2 backpacks and probably two carry-on sized suitcases. What are the exact directions that will lead to basically no more than 3 stairs at a time or and headaches--tell me which platforms, which stops, which entrances? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv around New York, NY at 11:28 AM - 4 answers