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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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Deal Alert! Free Yoga Classes Tomorrow in Times Square (and more)!

Tomorrow the Times Square Alliance and lucy® activewear will be celebrating the longest day of the year by offering free yoga classes at “lucy® Solstice in Times Square.”  You’re welcome to join whether you’re an experienced yogi or a newbie, as these classes are designed for all levels.  However I think it’d be especially [...]

Deal Alert! Today is the Tastes of Times Square!

Today in Times Square the area’s top restaurants will be offering dishes from around the world at the 18th annual Taste of Times Square outdoor food and music festival. Head over after work from 5 – 9pm (earlier is better) to the Broadway Plazas, between 42nd and 47th Streets. to sample tons of ethnic [...]

Deal Alert! Ladies, Free Open Bar Tonight!

Sticking around NYC for Memorial Day Weekend?  Well, Overtime Group is throwing another one of their open bars at Sky Room Times Square tonight.  Ladies can enjoy this open bar for free, while guys are asked to pay $10. The open bar includes mojitos and Bacardi rum!

In order to attend this event, you must RSVP by [...]

Deal Alert! Half-Off Grilled Cheeses!

Apparently it’s National Grilled Cheese Day! Our tipster Ludmila told us that The Counter, located in Times Square, is offering their signature grilled cheese, The Trifecta, for 50% off today.  Yum!

Deal Alert! Free Fro-Yo!

Work near Times Square?  Then plan on heading to Freshii on 39th and Broadway this afternoon.  Throughtomorrow, swing by Freshii from 3-9pm to get free frozen yogurt plus two toppings when you mention Vital Juice NY. Thanks to Midtown Lunch and Katharine of NYC Recession Diary for this [...]

Free Love in Times Square…Well, It’s Not Quite Free

Valentine’s Day may be over, but the spirit of love remains…or something like that. The Times Square Alliance is sponsoring Free Love in Times Square, 50 days of restaurant, lodging, events and shopping deals for tourists and NYC-dwellers alike. This offer will last through March 31st, so you still have plenty of time [...]

Deal Alert! Lunch Specials at Havana Central!

Working during the holiday weeks certainly has some advantages.  Not only is the workload a little bit lighter, but it’s one of the few times where you can actually take a full hour lunch.

Wondering where to go on the cheap?  Check out Havana Central, a Cuban restaurant which has locations in Union Square, [...]

The Ultimate Sundae

Guest Post by Milos Sugovic, Foreign Correspondent

If cookies are your thing, then giant ones are a home run. That’s right, ESPN Zone in the heart of NYC’s Times Square has packed the most sugar for your buck. A giant cookie saturated with chocolate chips, topped with vanilla ice-cream, caramel, whipped cream, and an [...]

Food For A Fraction Of The Cost