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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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Coming Up! Yelp’s Holiday Hangover – Must RSVP!

If you are one of the thousands of New Yorkers who use Yelp, you might be interested in this upcoming party – the Yelp Holiday Hangover – on Sunday, January 13 from 6-9 pm.  The party will take place on the Hornblower Infinity yacht, and is presented by Skyy Vodka. If you aren’t a member [...]

Coming Up! Free Spa Treatments!

Want to enjoy a free spa treatment? Indulge in a day of complementary manicures, massages, facials, spray tanning, BOTOX consultations and more at The Spa at THE OUT NYC on Friday, December 21 from 11am to 6pm.  THE OUT NYC is located at 510 West 42nd Street (42nd Street between 10th and 11th Aves). Reservations [...]

Coming Up: Buy One Get One Starbucks Holiday Drinks!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s buy one get one holiday drinks at Starbucks! Swing by between Thursday, November 15 and Sunday, November 18 from 2-5 pm to cash in on this deal. You’ll get one of equal or lesser value for free with a purchase. My go to? The peppermint [...]

Coming Up! Free Museum Admission!

Museum Day is going to be held at the end of the month on September 29 and you can receive free admission to a museum of your choice.  So why am I telling you about this now? Well, you have to reserve your ticket.  Simply fill out this form, and you and a guest [...]

Coming Up! $20 Theater Tickets with 20at20!

It’s back! 20at20 is here from September 4 through the 23rd.  How does it work? Arrive at the theater 20 minutes before showtime at these participating theaters, and you’ll get $20 tickets to an off-Broadway show.  We tried this promotion a few years back (and we’ve detailed the worst audience member we’ve ever encountered in this review) and yes, it truly [...]

Coming Up! Free Ice Cream!

Swing by Dylan’s Candy Bar on 60th and 3rd this Saturday from 12-4 pm. You’ll enjoy a free ice cream cone and make up advice, while kids can get complimentary face-painting. This promotion is sponsored by the SyFy show, Face Off.  Thanks to Ludmilla for the [...]

Coming Up! Free Yoga!

Reader Laurie alerted us to a free yoga festival, called Wanderlust Yoga in the City, on Sunday September 9, on Pier 63.  Why am I telling you about it now?  If you want to yoga for free, you’ll have to register! There’s a class at 1:30 and 4 pm, and capacity is limited to [...]

Coming Up! Free Bowling This Weekend!

Saturday, August 11 is National Bowling Day—where everyone can get a coupon for a free game of bowling! Simply head to GoBowling.com or “like” the GoBowling Facebook page to get one free game coupon redeemable at any participating center across the country all day!  Here in New York, there are participating bowling alleys in Flushing and Woodside in Queens and several throughout Brooklyn.  Here’s a list [...]

Coming Up! Bastille Day Party!

Our friends at the Skint are throwing this awesome party this weekend at Dekalb Market in Brooklyn for Bastille Day on Saturday.  Tickets are $12 in advance (purchased here), $15 at the door, and the first 350 folks will get a free beer.  What else to expect?

Live Music & Dancing with The Hot Sardines [...]

Coming Up! Free Drink at Starbucks!

This Friday from noon to 3pm, swing by your local Starbucks for a free tall 12 oz Starbucks Refreshers beverage in Very Berry Hibiscus or Cool Lime. No purchase is required.  I have noticed that some Starbucks (read: the one on Ditmars in Astoria) have had employees outside handing out small samples, so who [...]

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