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Re: Vogard Hotel - 7 years ago
That was a studio film, the Vogard wasn't a real hotel.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Orchestra vs Mezzanine - 8 years ago
I haven't seen the current revival, but I'd avoid front row orchestra seats anyway. It's way too close, you're usually craning your neck to look up, and you're likely to be showered with spit every time a big song is belted out. I'd go for the center mezz tickets.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: April or July for a visit in New York? - 8 years ago
Definitely July! We have lots of parks and green spaces that are bare in April but lush and beautiful in July. It's just a prettier place then. The days are longer too. And everyone seems to live outside, with lots of sidewalk cafes, rooftop and garden restaurants all over the place. There are also lots of outdoor activities, from free kayaking to free outdoor movies, plays and concertsby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Best NY Pizza and more... - 8 years ago
TripAdvisor's pizza ratings are useless. How can a tourist say one place makes "the best pizza" unless they've been to all the others? They have no way to compare unless they do. I like TripAdvisor for hotel reviews, though their ratings system is bizarre. But for restaurant reviews, I rely on yelp, which are mostly written by locals.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? - 8 years ago
You've booked a place without first checking it out? Good luck! I hope it's not a scam, and everything works out for you.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: THE best way from jfk to Fairfield inn and suites Manhattan downtown - 9 years ago
There are two Airtrain destinations - Howard Beach and Jamaica. Take the Howard Beach Airtrain. You pay $5 per person as you exit. Then take the Manhattan-bound A subway to Jay Street/Metrotech. Transfer there for the Manhattan-bound F subway to East Broadway. Your hotel is one block away. If you're going to be here for at least four days, your best bet is the 7-day unlimited ridby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: THE best way from jfk to Fairfield inn and suites Manhattan downtown - 9 years ago
There are several Fairfield Inns. What's the address of your hotel?by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: How come it\\\\\\\'s taking 4-5 days for messages to post? - 9 years ago
Yippee!by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: How come it\\\'s taking 4-5 days for messages to post? - 9 years ago
How exciting, it looks like you fixed the problem! Just to be sure, it's now 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 3. Fingers are crossed.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
How come it\'s taking 4-5 days for messages to post? - 9 years ago
Also, I don't seem to stay logged in. I have to log back in if I want to post again. (For reference, it is now 3:20 p.m. on January 28.)by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Can you help me find this restaurant? - 9 years ago
Could you be thinking of the River Cafe? I'm sorry, I can't access your image. Perhaps you can describe the place.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: The Blizzard 2015 - 9 years ago
I predict 8 inches. (It's easy after the storm is over.)by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Christmas film screenings - 9 years ago
You're in luck. Here's the schedule for the IFC Center:by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: New Years Eve Suggestions - 9 years ago
Here's a link to all the information you need for New Year's Eve:by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Open House New York is THIS Weekend! - 9 years ago
I love this program! I've already got my sites picked for Saturday and Sunday. Here's a link to the site, where you can download an event guide.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: bus from parsons in queens jamaica to south street seaport - 9 years ago
It's possible, but it will involve taking four buses and will take 2 1/2 hours. The subway will involve one transfer and total travel time will be about an hour. You can use the Trip Planner on the MTA web site.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Which airport? - 9 years ago
You know what's frustrating? Taking the time to respond, and then never hearing back, not even a "thank you." Now, I'm not motivated to respond because I want to be thanked. I'm happy to help make someone's NYC visit better if I can. But it's tiring when people pose a query and then never come back to get their answer, or they do, and then ignore the fact thby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Moving to the City young - 9 years ago
If your goal is to live here, make sure you have a plan. Dropping out of college isn't a great first step, I'm afraid. The best you could hope for without a degree is a minimum wage job. If you figure three people sharing an apartment, each share would be at least $1,000 a month. Transportation is $112 a month. Add the cost of utilities, food, clothing and other basic expenses.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Which airport? - 9 years ago
Generally, I prefer using JFK because it's easy to hop the Airtrain and connect to the subway. But Central Park is big! Saying your hotel is near the park doesn't narrow it down much. What's the name/address of the hotel? I'd be happy to help you with directions.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: 6 days in NYC - 9 years ago
There are 25,000 restaurants in New York, so you'll have no trouble finding great places to eat. Have a look at menupages.com. You can cull the list by neighborhood, cuisine, ratings and price. Menupages is easy to use, but I prefer the reviews on yelp.com because I feel they're mostly written by frequent diners. You can also find lists of recommended bargain restaurants in New Yorkby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Street Art - 9 years ago
Here's a link to Jess and Garrett's blog, where they write frequently about street art. I've culled the list for you. If you can't find specific locations, you might contact them through their web site link. Happy browsing!by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: JFK to Flushing, is it safe to travel by public transport after 11;00pm? - 10 years ago
The subway is safe. If you're staying in Flushing, you'd take the Airtrain to Jamaica and get the subway. Take the Manhattan-bound E train to Jackson Heights and transfer for the Flushing-bound 7 train. Be aware that routes change late nights, so check the www.mta.info web site for updates. You can also ride the E train to Court Square and get the 7 there. You could also just takeby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Will I be safe at night at 35 E. 125th St in Harlem - 10 years ago
There's nothing to be nervous about. You should have no problem getting a taxi, but the subway is cheaper, easier, much quicker, and very safe. The subway entrance for the #2 is a block away, and it'll get you to Penn Station in about 15 minutes. Just be sure to cross to the other side of Lenox Avenue for the Downtown #2. (The #3 stops there too, but doesn't always stop at 34thby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Fab things to do in NY! - 10 years ago
What kinds of things do you enjoy? Museums, architecture, gardens, historical sites?by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Central Park Picnic Areas - 10 years ago
Here's a link to an interactive map, from the park's official web site. Click on the restroom icon to find restrooms.by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Is Harlem safe at night? - 10 years ago
It's gotten very good reviews on TripAdvisor. Here's their page on the site:by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Alex Shear New Yorker of the Month 2004 RIP - 10 years ago
Here's a link to Alex Shear's obituary from today's New York Times:by Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
Re: Where to live? - 10 years ago
It's nearly impossible to weed out the scams among all the share listings. How would you know if the ad is legitimate and the place even exists? To be sure, do not send money to anyone, and of course don't give your personal information to an internet stranger either, no matter how "nice" they sound. Be careful! You should see if the school offers share listings. Or takby Oracle - Ask a New Yorker :
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