7:50 am flight; what time should I get there?
Dec. 23rd, 2009 | 04:30 pm
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JFK- Tomorrow I have a flight departing at 7:50 in the morning, and I wanted some advice as to when I should get there, being Christmas Eve and all. I don't want to be sitting in the waiting area for hours, but I would like to have enough time to get through security and *possibly* grab a cup of coffee before I board. I would like a realistic estimate of how much time I should allot myself. Suggestions are much appreciated.
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Microbrewies
Dec. 23rd, 2009 | 01:18 pm
posted by: _toxicmoxy in newyorkers
Very last minute gift
Happy Holidays!
I wanted to get a gift for my boss for Christmas. Alcohol seems to be an appropriate gift, but he only drinks beer from Microbreweries in his area of New Jersey. Are there any microbreweries in the city where I can buy him a gift card for a beer tasting or sample beers?
Thank you for any help.
Happy Holidays!
I wanted to get a gift for my boss for Christmas. Alcohol seems to be an appropriate gift, but he only drinks beer from Microbreweries in his area of New Jersey. Are there any microbreweries in the city where I can buy him a gift card for a beer tasting or sample beers?
Thank you for any help.
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key duplication
Dec. 22nd, 2009 | 10:30 am
posted by: wheezyness in newyorkers
hi,
is there any place that you know that will duplicate a key that says "duplication prohibited" on it?
i would really appreciate the help!
is there any place that you know that will duplicate a key that says "duplication prohibited" on it?
i would really appreciate the help!
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photo booths
Dec. 22nd, 2009 | 10:27 am
posted by: emmala in newyorkers
Here the deal. i need a photo booth to take pictures for part of my sweeties x-mas present. (it's not getting to him by x-mas so i have some time) ideally in Manhattan or if in brooklyn on the 2/3 or L. and i would really prefer black and white.
anyone know of such a place?
anyone know of such a place?
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christmas day activities
Dec. 22nd, 2009 | 02:02 am
posted by: cleobatya in newyorkers
anyone do anything unique on xmas day in NYC?
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From Brooklyn to LGA
Dec. 21st, 2009 | 06:44 pm
posted by: welling1 in newyorkers
Sorry for this annoying "best way to get there from here" posts, but I'm just wondering what others think, especially since I normally fly out of JFK. I'm a little concerned also because it's the 24th everything might be a mad-house.
I'm in Brooklyn (closest subway the Prospect Ave stop - R train) and have a flight out of LGA on the 24th at 2 pm. What is the cheapest (and somewhat least stressful) why to get there? I've read that it's possible to get the N to Astoria and then hop on a bus. Or would I be better off to just go to Grand Central or Port Authority and get on one of those shuttle buses for like $10? I'll only have a backpack and one other small-ish suitcase.
I'm in Brooklyn (closest subway the Prospect Ave stop - R train) and have a flight out of LGA on the 24th at 2 pm. What is the cheapest (and somewhat least stressful) why to get there? I've read that it's possible to get the N to Astoria and then hop on a bus. Or would I be better off to just go to Grand Central or Port Authority and get on one of those shuttle buses for like $10? I'll only have a backpack and one other small-ish suitcase.
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NYE for nondrinking tourists
Dec. 21st, 2009 | 06:16 pm
posted by: trixiebella in newyorkers
ha, still reading after that subject line? =)
two of my college friends (they're married to each other) will be staying in my apartment in brooklyn and celebrating the new year......while i'm out of town. so, i'm not even going to see them. they're in their mid 20s but not big drinkers at all. we're trying to think of fun things for them to do on their own on new years eve that doesn't focus heavily on drinking. the usual bar hopping (my NYE activity of choice) doesn't really appeal to them. they're big theatre nerds, but pretty agreeable and usually up for just about anything.
and oh yeah, they don't want to do the times square thing. i know this is an obnoxious post. however, i just want to show my friends a good time even though i won't be around to do it personally.
anyone have any fun suggestions?
two of my college friends (they're married to each other) will be staying in my apartment in brooklyn and celebrating the new year......while i'm out of town. so, i'm not even going to see them. they're in their mid 20s but not big drinkers at all. we're trying to think of fun things for them to do on their own on new years eve that doesn't focus heavily on drinking. the usual bar hopping (my NYE activity of choice) doesn't really appeal to them. they're big theatre nerds, but pretty agreeable and usually up for just about anything.
and oh yeah, they don't want to do the times square thing. i know this is an obnoxious post. however, i just want to show my friends a good time even though i won't be around to do it personally.
anyone have any fun suggestions?
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dance lessons
Dec. 21st, 2009 | 04:07 pm
posted by: cleobatya in newyorkers
I know someone recently asked for cheap dance lessons, but I'm looking for the best place in NYC for swing lessons for two people who really can't dance but want to learn. Any feedback on the following (or your recommendations) are appreciated:
1. Fred Astaire http://www.fredastairenewyork.com/index
2. Steppin Out Studios http://www.steppingoutstudios.com/conte
3. Swing 46 http://www.swing46.com/
4. Dance Star Academy http://dancestaracademy.com/default.asp
1. Fred Astaire http://www.fredastairenewyork.com/index
2. Steppin Out Studios http://www.steppingoutstudios.com/conte
3. Swing 46 http://www.swing46.com/
4. Dance Star Academy http://dancestaracademy.com/default.asp
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Wanted: hand-knitted men's wool socks!!
Dec. 21st, 2009 | 11:49 am
posted by: 0nce in newyorkers
Hello everyone:
I am looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a friend of mine -- handmade, big, warm, cozy, knit wool socks -- no packaged nonsense...
Are there any stores in Manhattan or Brooklyn you guys could recommend that sell unused hand-made knit stuff?
Thanks so much!!
I am looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a friend of mine -- handmade, big, warm, cozy, knit wool socks -- no packaged nonsense...
Are there any stores in Manhattan or Brooklyn you guys could recommend that sell unused hand-made knit stuff?
Thanks so much!!
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Snow newbie...
Dec. 21st, 2009 | 11:16 am
posted by: iheartsarahduh in newyorkers
So, there's a store by my house that has been closed since way before I moved in to the neighborhood. They are a corner store, and on my street on the way to the train station, it's my house, another house, a store, and then this store. Right after this store are the steps to the train station.
Now, who is responsible for shoveling/icing this area of sidewalk? The people who currently own the property, the MTA, the store next door (they're in the same building) or the city? I am on crutches right now and have to walk on my splint very painfully to get to the train because the walk is still covered in snow and ice which means my splint gets wet and I don't particularly enjoy that. :(
Thanks for your help!
Oh, and for the lulz:
http://www.peoplewhositinthedisabilitys
Now, who is responsible for shoveling/icing this area of sidewalk? The people who currently own the property, the MTA, the store next door (they're in the same building) or the city? I am on crutches right now and have to walk on my splint very painfully to get to the train because the walk is still covered in snow and ice which means my splint gets wet and I don't particularly enjoy that. :(
Thanks for your help!
Oh, and for the lulz:
http://www.peoplewhositinthedisabilitys
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OKAY NEW YORKERS
Dec. 21st, 2009 | 03:51 am
posted by: shinra_inc in newyorkers
I am looking for a SOMEWHAT CHEAP salon that isn't afraid to do crazy shit to people's hair. For instance, if I were like, I WANT CHUNKS & RANDOM LOCKS OF WHITE HAIR INTEGRATED INTO MY BLACK HAIR, WITH LAYERS. Or like funky coloring projects (but mostly looking for someone that really knows how to get dark hair WHITE).
THANKS a bunch, and happy holidays!!
THANKS a bunch, and happy holidays!!
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Doormen and Christmas
Dec. 20th, 2009 | 08:09 pm
posted by: megglethemuggle in newyorkers
So, this is my first year moving into a doorman building, and I have some questions about Christmas gifts.
The building gave us--without us asking--a list of all the employees in the building. 3 resident managers, 3 handymen, 6 porters, and 8 concierges.
We're semi-broke college students living in this building because it's not finished so we got 2 months rent free. (The building's completion is way behind schedule, but that's another story)
Are we really each going to have to spend around $200? My boyfriend's mom said that they usually give more than that to each of their doormen, but they've been there for much longer and have far fewer building employees.
We've only been here 4 months, and I don't even know all of their names. I have a list of their names, but I don't know which faces to put them to so I don't even know how I would hand out these gifts.
Could any of you share experiences or advice? I'd really appreciate it. This kind of shit really stirs up my social anxiety.
The building gave us--without us asking--a list of all the employees in the building. 3 resident managers, 3 handymen, 6 porters, and 8 concierges.
We're semi-broke college students living in this building because it's not finished so we got 2 months rent free. (The building's completion is way behind schedule, but that's another story)
Are we really each going to have to spend around $200? My boyfriend's mom said that they usually give more than that to each of their doormen, but they've been there for much longer and have far fewer building employees.
We've only been here 4 months, and I don't even know all of their names. I have a list of their names, but I don't know which faces to put them to so I don't even know how I would hand out these gifts.
Could any of you share experiences or advice? I'd really appreciate it. This kind of shit really stirs up my social anxiety.
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Dec. 20th, 2009 | 01:51 pm
posted by: smile_dustily in newyorkers
Hello New Yorkers!
What are you doing for New Year's Eve?! I know it's hard to figure out which events are going to be cool and which are going to suck (and, frankly, who wants to wind up in a cab at midnight trying to find the right party?), so what I have for you here is a nice little edited list of great NYE events, tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis:
http://saranewyears2010.com/
The event at the Hotel on Rivington is supposed to be especially hot--everyone from Bloc Group (the guys who organize all these events) is going to be there.
Happy New Year's!!
Love,
Sara
What are you doing for New Year's Eve?! I know it's hard to figure out which events are going to be cool and which are going to suck (and, frankly, who wants to wind up in a cab at midnight trying to find the right party?), so what I have for you here is a nice little edited list of great NYE events, tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis:
http://saranewyears2010.com/
The event at the Hotel on Rivington is supposed to be especially hot--everyone from Bloc Group (the guys who organize all these events) is going to be there.
Happy New Year's!!
Love,
Sara
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Merry Christmas From Brooklyn, New York
Dec. 20th, 2009 | 01:11 am
posted by: chaossix6 in newyorkers
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Dec. 19th, 2009 | 11:12 pm
posted by: wldrose in newyorkers
Ok we are in the north east bronx and have about 4+ inchs and wose in drifts.
Where are you and how is it doing?
(even the feral cats i feed have hidden in the building basement, they know its bad)
ash
Where are you and how is it doing?
(even the feral cats i feed have hidden in the building basement, they know its bad)
ash
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Hissing Heater
Dec. 19th, 2009 | 05:28 pm
music: hisssss hisssss over and over
posted by: ohcrapimonfire in newyorkers
Hey everyone, I posted about heating systems awhile ago, but I have another simple question. I have an old school heating system in my building that looks like this: 
My question: I noticed that I can muffle the sound significantly when I put a towel over the vents and loosely wrap them. It also soaks up some of the steam (I am worried about water damage). Will this a) mess up my heating system b) cause my apartment to blow up or something worse or c) do nothing except muffle this awful, awful noise? I hope it's c, but if you know otherwise (especially if it's b), please let me know!
Thanks in advance.
My question: I noticed that I can muffle the sound significantly when I put a towel over the vents and loosely wrap them. It also soaks up some of the steam (I am worried about water damage). Will this a) mess up my heating system b) cause my apartment to blow up or something worse or c) do nothing except muffle this awful, awful noise? I hope it's c, but if you know otherwise (especially if it's b), please let me know!
Thanks in advance.
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Snow Storm and Alternate-Side Parking
Dec. 19th, 2009 | 12:13 pm
posted by: sometimesdee in newyorkers
I know it seems kind of obvious for seasoned New Yorkers, but for newer residents, or those who have only recently started driving, I give you the following notice from Notify NYC:
Notification 1 issued 12/19/09 at 11:58 AM. Alternate side of the street parking rules are suspended today due to the impending snow storm. For further details, please visit www.nyc.gov, or contact 311.
The sender provided the following contact information.
Sender's Name: Notify NYC
Sender's Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov
Sender's Contact Phone: 2126399675
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books for stamp collections..
Dec. 19th, 2009 | 09:14 am
posted by: villagetheatre in newyorkers
Does anyone know anywhere to buy a book that's used to store stamp collections in the city? Thanks!
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dumplings
Dec. 18th, 2009 | 11:30 pm
posted by: paper_crystals in newyorkers
Where is a good place in Chinatown to get uncooked or frozen dumplings?
cheerful