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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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So-You-Think-You’ve-Got-Talent Idol Tonight

Our friends at the Skint are putting on a talent show tonight at the Bell House in Brooklyn.  Doors open at 7, and the show starts at 8.  Tickets can be purchased for $8. One lucky winner will walk away with $150, and the winner will be selected by these three judges. I guarantee [...]

Deal Alert! BOGO Bowling at Frames!

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend (especially since it looks like it will rain a little), then try bowling at Frames. Every Saturday and Sunday in September they’re offering a special BOGO deal: buy one hour of bowling and get one hour free, until 5 pm!

You can only secure [...]

Catch Broadway’s Catch Me If You Can Before It’s Too Late!

Two weeks ago I was invited to see Catch Me If You Can on Broadway for Blogger’s Night.  If you are wondering why the name of the show sounds so familiar, this show shares the same story as the  2002 movie starting Leonardo DiCaprio.  I hadn’t see the movie before, so the story line kept [...]

Reminder: Free Netflix Trial

I’ve been in my apartment for almost 24 hours and am about to go stir crazy.  If this storm is making you bored out of you mind, consider taking advantage of this free Netflix trial.  You can stream as many movies as you want (pending we don’t lose power or internet) and then you [...]

Deal Alert! Discounted Tickets to See the Fab Faux!

If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, consider seeing the Fab Faux, a Beatles tribute band on Saturday night. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises and World Yacht are presenting the outdoor concert at Pier 81 at 41st Street at 8 pm. The band is supposed to be excellent and the setting will make [...]

Swim for Free in NYC

Yesterday, I spent the day at the pool.  As someone who has lived in New York for four years, I realize how weird it sounds to say that.

You can swim in more than 54 free pools in NYC.  The pools are open from 11am – 7pm, and are closed daily from 3-4 pm [...]

Deal Alert! Free Slurpees at 7-11!

It’s going to be a hot one today, so cool down with a free Slurpee from 7-11! To celebrate its birthday, participating 7-11′s are giving out free Slurpees “while supplies last.” You can find a location near you here, but as usual it’s no guarantee that they’ll be participating, so let us know if you [...]

Deal Alert! Dress Like a Cow and Get Free Chick-fil-A!

According to Chick-fil-A, tomorrow is Cow Appreciation Day and the only way to properly celebrate such a bizarre occasion is to dress as a cow from “head to hoof.” This only seems logical. As a reward for your dedication to the cow, you’ll receive a free meal. And if you’re a “little chicken” as they put [...]

Fourth of July Activities

If you’re sticking around the city this weekend (I actually love fourth of July in NYC), then you’re probably thinking about where to catch the fireworks. Naturally your own/a friend’s rooftop is ideal and free, but if you don’t have that option or if you’re looking for something different, here are a few ways [...]

Deal Alert! Free Personal Training!

Okay, so I’m going to be 100% straight up honest with you…this is a personal plug. About a year ago I went back to school to study nutrition and recently I started another new, yet related, chapter in my life and am now a personal trainer at Synergy gym on 31st and Lex. Similar [...]

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