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Illustrated story about essential NYC?
Came across it a few years ago ... it might have been Roz Chast, but maybe not. Anyway, it was a cartoon about 2 friends doing the most essential New York City things. The one I remember perfectly was having martinis at Bemelman's. Everything else is a blank, and I'd like to share it with a friend who'll be in the city next month? Any ideas? Thanks!
NYC to EWR on Thanksgiving
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?
Very VERY Short Adventure Ideas
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]
Looking to find copy of 23-year-old affidavit from NYC Dept of Finance
I'm hoping someone with library or legal research skillz can help me turn up a document that was released by the Associate Commissioner for Legal Affairs for the New York City Department of Finance in 2000. [more inside]
New York MeFites: where can I get a decent egg cream?
I'm visiting New York City in a month, and one of my to-do list items is to have a proper New York egg cream. I keep reading references to it in Richard Boch's Mudd Club memoir and elsewhere (like the terrible late-period Lou Reed song of the same name) and I can't help but be curious. Suggestions for places in either Manhattan or Brooklyn? Or am I 50 years too late for the real thing?
Finding a suit this week in NYC
I need to get a (men's) suit or separates to wear to a wedding by Friday, in NYC. Before I fall back on the standard mid-range department stores, I'm interested in taking a day on anything more specific to New York. [more inside]
buying good soup in nyc (for meal prep)
hi! I'm disabled and need to eat more soup/stews for health reasons. I would ideally be eating homemade soup and getting it delivered to my place in the Bronx. I can't cook much because of my illness.
Does anyone have recommendations for places /people that I can buy from that has
1.tasty soup
2.over 32 oz (so I can save more for later)
3.affordable (under $15 for a few meals worth)
4.delivers to the Bronx or can pickup near Flatiron Building [more inside]
Help me eat noodles
Help me eat noodles in Manhattan today. [more inside]
Recommended Vegan or Vegetarian Restaurants Near Midtown Manhattan
I'm looking for recommendations for vegan or vegetarian (or primarily vegan/vegetarian) restaurants near midtown Manhattan that serve lunch. [more inside]
Punk rock equestrian safari clothing in NYC
I'll be in NYC for a quick trip this weekend, and would like to do a little clothing/accessories shopping while I'm there. Pertinent facts: [more inside]
Where is a sort of Mondrian mural in Manhattan?
I remember an article about a mural painted in a NYC office entrance that was in the style of Mondrian, but slightly different. The black lines were parallel, but didn't meet at a ninety degree angle.
Did I hallucinate this, or has some else seen it?
Might want to Amtrak to NYC then go to JFK, but overwhelmed with options
I'm heading to JFK from DC tomorrow, and flights to JFK are expensive/limited. I've booked a backup, but want help and ELI5 with how to get to JFK from Penn Station in NYC. [more inside]
Manhattan hotel recs
Looking for a place to stay that will feel indulgent/ splurge-y but also, somehow, like a good value (?) [more inside]
Advice on jumping a grade when moving school districts
Our kid is likely going to be forced to jump from Pre-K to 1st grade this summer when we move. We can't be the first people to move to with kids, but we're struggling to find concrete information/advice about what to expect and how to prepare for this. Two questions for parents and teachers inside. [more inside]
NYC Catch Of The Day
I'm looking for a New England-style fish market in New York City. Help? (I grant that this question may be something that people will only really understand if they have lived in/visited both New York City and coastal New England, but I live in hope.) [more inside]
Creating a "Talking Heads Reality Tour" of NYC
My kid is 13 and a big Talking Heads fan. I'd like to gift them with a trip to NYC (we're just a few hours away driving and they have been once before), but base the trip around Talking Heads trivia and landmarks. [more inside]
NYC-Cat-Filter: Vet Recommendation (Queens preferred)
Our beautiful companion Ada needs a new vet. She is FeLV-positive, but has been healthy and happy for the year she's been with us. We're in Jackson Heights, and are, for various reasons, disenchanted with the neighborhood guy we've been seeing. The local vet has been calling, and telling us she needs new vaccinations, but we really don't want to go back to him. [more inside]
Psychotherapy via Video Available Internationally?
I have a friend who was born in the US, but has lived in Europe for the past 12 years or so. He has struggled to find an English-language therapist where he lives and would prefer one with a similar background (American) to him. It occurred to me that he might be able to work via video sessions with a NYC therapist, if the time shift could be worked out. [more inside]
NYC Trip: Where to Start?
We're thinking about visiting NYC next year, and need help on where to start. [more inside]
Citi Bike (NYC) not waiving "Lost" Bike fee despite Video/Photo Evidence
Hi. Looking for advice on a Citi Bike issue that's dragged on for over a week. Citi Bike charged me $272.19 for a bike they claim I "lost" last week, but I have video/photo evidence clearly showing that said Citi Bike is securely docked to one of their stations. [more inside]
Where do I go from here?
I am planning on bicycling around Manhattan Island on Sunday. According to this the NE corner of Manhattan is pretty much inaccessible. I know I can ride through most of Inwood Park. Is there an alternative route that would get me to Harlem River Drive without going through the middle of Inwood/Dyckman St.? Also, are there other current detours off the bike trails that I should be aware of?
Bike stolen from building, have footage. What next?
An Amazon delivery worker stole my (foolishly) unlocked bike from the building lobby about 12 days ago. I have him dead to rights on security footage. I also know who in the building picked up the package he dropped off, though we've only said hi in passing. I'd like not to involve the police because I'm anti-carceral, so I'd like to hear suggestions for what I can do next to ideally recover the bike and less-than-ideally penalize the thief in some way, to prevent or discourage further thefts (like from other delivery sites). [more inside]
Kid Friendly Mid/Upscale Dining in NYC
Myself, my wife and our nine year old son will be visiting NYC in August for a few days. It will be our wedding anniversary while we're out there, and we're hoping to find a mid/upscale restaurant to enjoy. My wife and I usually would splurge on a multi-course meal someplace really nice, and while our son is pretty adventurous when it comes to food (most recently he enjoyed stealing some sweetbreads off my plate), you know, he's still a kid. [more inside]
four days in nyc, working introvert edition
Hello! I’m interning at a company and visiting one of their offices in NYC from June 27-June 30. I’m leaving NYC in the evening on the 30th, so I have a few evenings to explore the city. I’d love to see some of the sights, but I’m also an introvert and can be easily overwhelmed by a lot of social interaction/external stimulus. I’m staying in a hotel in the Lower East Side, close to Soho and Little Italy, and would prefer things that are in that area though a short train ride away would also be ok. More details on things I like to do inside! [more inside]
Light Up My Room
People of New York City and environs: where do you go in the City for lighting? [more inside]
Repeated article about walking from 42nd St to Central Park underground?
There is an article that appears in either New York Magazine or the New Yorker from time to time in which the writer tries to get from a building at 5th Avenue and 42nd Street to Central Park South without going outside. [more inside]
Where to find other sighted spouses of people with visual impairment?
Where does one find the niche community of other sighted spouses of people with visual impairment/who are legally blind? (Either virtual or in-person, in/near NYC preferably.) I am looking to connect with others to understand how they navigated challenging life decisions but am having trouble finding others in this situation. More below. [more inside]
What is this metal rosette thing?
While walking the dogs, this little metal thing caught my attention: What could its purpose be? Here it is in context. Note that this is on West 88th Street in NYC, and best I can tell the building was finished in 1896. [more inside]
Only Something in the Building?
There is a new Hulu show called Only Murders in the Building. The show gets its title from a true-crime podcast created by the three main characters that is also called "Only Murders in the Building". The show seems to think this is an obvious reference to something but neither I, nor anyone I've asked, nor folks on FanFare, seem to get the joke. Any ideas? [No major spoilers in the question, but I can't speak for the answers, obvs.] [more inside]
Edibles in NYC
I'm visiting NY for a couple months. I would like to purchase some edibles. Difficulty level: Nonresident without a car. Snowflakes inside. [more inside]
Who to give Manhattan bridge crowd photos I took on 9/11
I don't know why, but I walked across the bridge, against a flow of people leaving Manhattan. I don't know what to do with the pictures. It seems like I probably have images of people that might mean something to someone? Or maybe they're just tragedy, and of no real purpose or use.
How Do I Reserve A Taxi between Brooklyn and Manhattan
Asking for a friend traveling 1000 miles to NYC for surgery. They’re staying in Brooklyn, procedure is in Manhattan. The prospect of street hailing a cab before and after surgery is scary. They want to travel with a professional driver. In their small town, they call the cab company a couple days ahead to schedule a ride. I've searched for a central dispatch phone number without results. Are ride-hail apps like CURB or waave reliable?
Suddenly I have to worry about a car
Where can I leave my car overnight, when traveling from the Rhinecliff, NY Amtrak station? [more inside]
Help me plan my weekend!
I'm driving to the city this week for work and I've decided to extend my stay to the weekend. I'm having a lot of weird anxiety planning my free time. Can you help? Details inside! [Please don't tell me not to travel. Please don't tell me I should be concerned about spreading/catching Covid. I'd really, really appreciate it if you would just pass this thread by if you're feeling any kind of strong reaction to my travel plans. Thank you ❤️] [more inside]
Albanians in NYC
I'm an American living in NYC that's looking at moving to Albania next year and am interested in learning more about their population here. Googling only takes me so far. Is there a specific reason a lot are here, other than NYC being such a diverse city? Also just looking for general info such as Albanian-heavy areas, restaurants, ways to meet some Albanians, etc. Obviously COVID, so if there's any specific resources/articles to check out I'd appreciate that. A lot of the data I found on Google was pretty old.
Election Day Safety & Situational Awareness (NYC ed)
What are reasonable precautions for someone commuting in NYC on election day? [more inside]
What are these NY neigbourhoods?
I'm trying to pinpoint the names of some NY neighbourhoods for a project, but as a non-local I'm finding it super hard. Can you give me the real deal (non-broker) take?
A) Decatur St — this one Google tells me is Flushing on the south side of the road, Ridgewood on the north side, but Brooklyn/Bushwick on Irving Ave?
B) Division Place — Greenpoint, East Williamsburg or ??
All thoughts appreciated!
How to Move to NYC
My 18 yo daughter was raised in medium sized cities/towns. She's wants to try out The Urban Experience. What does she need to know? [more inside]
where can I get a real bagel in Chicago?
That's it. That's the question. I grew up eating bagels in Manhattan and environs and I've never found a bagel in Chicago worth a damn. Any suggestions? I have a car, so nearby suburbs would be fine, but I'm not looking to make a road trip. I'm on the north side of the city.
Name of NYC soca club in 1985
Where would I have seen soca music (in particular Arrow or The Mighty Sparrow) in Manhattan in 1985?
Are these good reasons to move back abroad?
You, a US citizen, lived abroad for six years. You've been back in the US for three years now and are on the cusp of moving to NYC, a place you always thought you'd end up. But with Coronavirus and other recent developments, you wonder if it's better to just move back abroad. Am I thinking clearly here? [more inside]
I'm going to (finally!) move to the East Coast!
After living abroad for several years, you spent 27 months in Minneapolis. There you really learned what you like and don't like in an America city. Now you're in Chicago and are looking at moving East later in the year...primarily DC, Philly, Boston, and NYC...but are open to other options. Based on what appeals to you in a city, what would be some of the major differences between each? [more inside]
NYC-Dwelling Daughter Will Not Leave, Covid19 Edition
Adult daughter, mid 20's, lives with long-term BF in NYC. Both are able to work at home and while they both say NYC now is anxiety-producing and scary, they won't leave. His family lives about 2 hours away, I live in southern Vermont. How do we convince her to leave? [more inside]
TV show with cursed music scene of Arthur's Theme vs cardboard WTC
Post 9/11, a sitcom I was watching had a scene where the characters from the show were in a bar (?) doing a skit/dance to Arthur's theme (Best That You Can Do).
The song's chorus has a line about being caught between the moon and New York City. As far as I can recall the characters were just waving around a cardboard moon on a stick, and a cardboard silhouette of the New York skyline. [more inside]
Trying to remember the name of an East Village NYC gift shop
Pretty straightforward question, I guess. I’m trying to remember the name of a kind of quirky gift shop in NYC; it closed around 15 years ago, I guess? [more inside]
unprecedented acorn abundance: anomaly or illusion?
I live in a Brooklyn neighborhood with a lot of oak trees, and it feels like this autumn there have been waaaaay more acorns than in any of the 20 previous autumns I've been around here. Can any Northeastern US naturalists confirm it's been a big acorn season this year and maybe explain why?
Date ideas for NYC and Beyond
One specific and one general question for fun date ideas; let’s go! [more inside]
Information about the ballot initiatives in NYC election?
It's voting time in NYC again, and this year it's possible to vote early at locations throughout the five boroughs. When it comes to the elections themselves, I know who I'll be voting for, but I was surprised to learn that there are five Yes/No initiatives on this ballot. [more inside]
Replacing a Macbook Pro keyboard in NYC, y/n?
I have a mid-2014 MacBook Pro. I like my mid-2014 MBP. It can basically handle all the tasks I ask it to, though there is an occasional glitch and it can certainly run hot. In the happy universe, I'd be waiting another year or two to replace it. However...one of my Command keys and my 'i' key have stopped working, and it's a huge pain--I've remapped a couple keys to keep it usable in the short term, but that's not a long-term solution. [more inside]
What should I do in NYC 10/3?
I'm in town with my wife who is speaking at a conference and I have the day to myself. Can't do the art museums or major tourist stuff without her so what should I do? [more inside]