89th And Broke I'm a young professional living in Astoria (formerly of Williamsburg, the UES and Murray Hill - I move a lot!). I'm always looking for something fun to do or the best place to grab a drink and dinner at an affordable price around the city.
Have a suggestion? Email me at Laura AT 89thandbroke DOT com.
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By Laura, on November 14, 2012, 10:41 am
Like trivia? Swing by this trivia night on Thursday for a cause to benefit pediatric cancer.  HOPE GALA TRIVIA NIGHT is presented by TRIVIAAD.COM (you’ve probably been to their trivia nights before) and is hosted by Loren Raye of Z100′s Elvis Duran and The Morning Show. Trivia kicks off at 7:30 pm at Tonic Times [...]
By Laura, on November 6, 2012, 9:36 am
This blog has been difficult to write the past week in lieu of what has been going on with Sandy. I tried to volunteer the other day but was turned away (I know some of you have had the same situation) but still want to do something to help.
If you read this blog, [...]
By Laura, on July 13, 2011, 7:35 am
One of my favorite events every summer is All Jacked Up!  This annual event – think open bar and dancing, my two favorite things – is a fundraiser for the Histiocytosis Association of America. This year, proceeds will also go to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Sara’s Smiles.
All Jacked Up event started in 2008, when my [...]
By Laura, on June 8, 2011, 7:40 am
I had the pleasure of meeting Scott from Scott’s Pizza Tour last night. Â Scott is throwing an event tomorrow night at Amity Hall where you can get pizza slices from your favorite pizzerias for $1.
Slice Out Hunger will be held from 6:30 – 10 pm, on June 9th at Amity Hall at 80 [...]
By Caryn, on February 7, 2011, 1:12 am
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is teaming up with the Coney Island Polar Bear Club to host its third annual “Naked†(naked as in wear a bathing suit) Polar Bear Cruise on Saturday, February 26, 2011. This cruise benefits the Wildlife Conservation Society, which oversees the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium.
Passengers are [...]
By Laura, on January 28, 2011, 12:50 pm
Nothing to do Saturday night and looking to grab some drinks? Join my Cycle for Survival team for a charity open bar. Â Cycle for Survival is a spin event that raises funds for rare cancer research. Â Rare cancers include pancreatic, brain, cervical, ALL pediatric cancers, blood, bone and so many others. Â Since these cancers [...]
By Caryn, on October 19, 2010, 7:05 am
Ladies, if you want to do something good for others and yourself, consider buying tickets for the Beauty Brunch For The Cure cruise this Sunday, October 24th, from World Yacht. For $59, your ticket will include a two hour cruise (board between 10:45 – 11:30 am, cruise is from 12 - 2 pm), food and a [...]
By Caryn, on August 26, 2010, 6:04 am
Laura recently wrote about her experience at 16 Handles, and I must say, I really like the neighborhood hot spot because it allows you to have complete control over the quantity of your fro-yo and toppings, and thus the total cost since it’s on a “pay for what you buy” model. I’m liking 16 [...]
By Laura, on July 20, 2010, 1:57 am
As someone who has been affected by autism, I recently joined a committee called Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP). Â We throw two fundraisers a year, one of them being this summer at the New York Stock Exchange.
If you’d like to help raise awareness for autism, as well as raise money for individuals [...]
By Laura, on June 28, 2010, 7:09 am
Note: Â Discounted ticket prices are now available through July 8!
So last year we told you about All Jacked Up, a fundraiser for the Histiocytosis Association of America. TheAll Jacked Up event started in 2008, when my friend Marissa had a co-worker whose son was diagnosed with this rare disease at 9 weeks old (1 [...]
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