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 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 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 [...]
By Laura, on May 13, 2010, 7:47 am
A few months back we wrote about a charity event that I was involved with (Cycle for Survival) and invited 89thandbroke readers to share charity events they were working on with us. Â One of our readers, Erin, shared a cause that she’s involved with. Â Erin is running a marathon in June through Team in [...]
By Laura, on January 15, 2010, 2:16 am
The other day in our “Charity Event: Drink to Fight Cancer” post, I put the call out for 89thandBroke.com readers to share charity functions they were either planning or participating in. Â One of our readers, Hailey, shared an event with us that she is working on. Â While it may not be a deal, if [...]
By Laura, on January 13, 2010, 2:14 am
Looking for something to do this weekend? Â Well (get ready for some shameless self-promotion) this weekend I am co-hosting a charity open bar at the Bull Pen on the Upper East Side on Saturday, January 16 from 9 pm – 12 am. Â Cost of admission is $35 and includes live music and all you [...]
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