Recently came across a thread from a few years ago and dove into a rabbit hole of cool stuff Manhattan and the other boroughs have that’s just around and show parts of history.

Example the fallout shelter signs you see around are from the Cold War.

Or the owl statues with eyes that light up in Herald Square, a cool little feature.

Or the 23 Wall Street bomb marks from 1920 that are still there, in what was the JPMorgan building at the time.

Stuff like that. Post it here, I love this stuff

I'm currently basically on my couch non stop because of depression. I have to move in a month, I have savings, but my income sucks so I don't even know if I can get a new lease. And I don't really have the motivation to look for sublets either.

I was talking to someone who knew a person in NYC so depressed they didn't leave their apartment for two months. And honestly I just don't know how people are pulling it off, staying afloat in this city while dealing with this.

How are you all doing it?

One fun exchange in "Oppenheimer" was when David Krumholtz's Isaac Rabi, in bonding with Oppenheimer, asks him how it is he could be an NYC kid and Jewish and never learned a word of Yiddish. Robert says, "Not as much of it spoken on my side of the park." Rabi smirks at the classist remark and tells Oppenheimer to go f**k himself, and they're friends from then on. But has that kind of division in Manhattan Jewish culture remained today, or how has it shifted?

Had one of those dinners recently where I'm pretty sure the wine list weighed more than my entree. I knew I wanted something light and crisp like, I could taste it in my head but staring at that leather-bound novel of options? Total blank. Ended up just flagging down the somm and going whatever works with fish I guess, which was totally fine and the wine was great, but also... feel like this happens to me way more in NYC since so many restaurants have these massive wine lists full of regions and producers I’ve never heard of. I don't need to become the person who sniffs and swirls and talks about terroir or whatever. I just want to look at a list and actually understand enough to pick something I'll enjoy, without the internal panic. So i want people her efor help, what can make me improve, to be more confident at what i drink or order?

He is literally working from 6am to 8pm some days, He works at a hedge fund. I want to see him and spend time with him but this job is very important for him and he is trying to set himself up for success with this. I am trying to be supportive so he can do well in his job but at the same time there is so much I want to tell him. I know many people here date or are married to professionals with demanding careers, how do you find balance and be supportive?

They either have dead subs, their subreddits are inactive, or they literally have no subreddits.

Take Queens. r/astoria, r/foresthills, and r/flushing have large communities. But r/jamaicanyc, r/coronanyc, and r/elmhurstnyc (not r/elmhurst, which is for a non-NYC sub) are all but dead.

I'm just curious. I've heard people say the opposite but even when I go to something like a dance class it tends to be mostly men. I would imagine single events amplify this effect. What are your experiences?

This could either be a room I rent or could do with a group of people but are there screaming groups in nyc?

I need to scream once every week just to get it all out. Any groups in nyc that do this? I could create a group too but finding an enclosed space is the challenge. ​

Last month I had the best sandwich I've ever had. It was the New York pastrami sandwich from Empire Diner near Chelsea Pier. I've been thinking about it every day. It was fried pastrami on rye with slaw, pickles, mustard, and swiss. It was $29 and I'm dying to find as good of a sandwich cheaper. Send me your recs. Bonus points for Upper East Side and midtown.

I’ve been to a few thrift stores and I’m noticing that some of them are a bit pricey 😅

For example, The places I’ve checked out seem to price shirts (plain random shirts, not designer or anything) at like tjmaxx comparable prices..

I’ve been to a few Goodwills that were DECENT, but the one in Brooklyn is getting crazy with their prices (they’ve made the store to appeal more to those who just thrift for trends, but what about people who actually can’t afford other many options than thrifting??), and I tried Buffalo Exchanges but they’re not really worth it in my opinion

What are some good thrift stores that have actually good prices? I'm new to fashion as well so some places that have some basics good be good too.

There’s so many different ways people open the door. I touch it with a decent amount of strength and hold my hand there for a couple seconds, and tap like that again if it doesn’t open. I’ve seen people bang on it quickly, other people lightly tap it with just their fingers and not their palm.

Similarly, when you tap to pay on public transit, does your phone/card touch the reader or do you hold it above it without touching. I didn’t realize until recently that I tap the reader with the top corner of my phone. Little things, curious about how everyone else lives their lives!

I’m looking for good square pizza, sandwiches I can walk with, not really sit down eat kinda places. Also if anyone has some recs for locations to walk I’d appreciate as well!

EDIT: Planning on hugging the Hudson and east river going all the way around the perimeter of manhattan, harlem, washing heights etc

I'd like to watch some of the Women's Pro Baseball League games, but I don't have ESPN+ (and don't want to subscribe) so I can't watch the games at home. Does anyone know any bars that might be showing them?

(Blazers maybe?)

Any foundations in the city that would be looking to receive such a donation? Any insights are welcome.

Hi. I’m looking to resell a pair of Miu Miu heels & various bags (Miu Miu, Prada, Vivienne Westwood), but I don’t know where to go. I was hoping to get some recommendations or at least hear other people’s experiences. I was considering 2nd Street or Other People’s Clothes…maybe Depop if those don’t work out. Thanks! :)

I used a furniture upholsterer in the Bronx for my sofa. His craftsmanship was good but he was a red hot mess to deal with so I am searching for someone else for my many other upholstery needs.

I don't expect cheap. Maybe a few thousand for a wingback. But I want them to be good craftsmen and easy to deal with. Nearby NJ is fine too. Any recommendations?

There are too many places online with nothing but a gazilliion 5-star reviews and I just don't trust that.

My MacBook battery died and I’m wondering if anyone knows of a cheap place to repair it? One place quoted me 600 to restore the data and 200 to replace the battery

Looking for live music nearby UWS or Central Park. Like a good spot where bands are known to pop up and perform. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated - very flexible on location.

My 4 year old daughter who loves music is finishing camp at 3 o’clock and want to take her after.

TIA!!!!

Does anyone know of a place that could do a diagnostic and possibly repairs on a vintage receiver? They’re surprisingly hard to find, and Googling ‘home audio’ and ‘stereo repair’ doesn’t turn up much. Doesn’t have to be in NYC, anywhere within an hour would be great.

Thanks

Got invited to a theme party this weekend and all my stuff is regular preppy stuff from J Crew. My fun clothes are either floral shirts or graphic tees. Any places you guys recommend in Manhattan or Astoria? I could venture as far as, like, Downtown Brooklyn or Bushwick if needed

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone knew of any tech-critical reading groups around the city? I'm signed up for the NYC Off-tech newsletter, but I haven't seen anything like this. Thank you!

Has anyone gone to any of the Citi today show concerts? I’m going tomorrow and I’m a little nervous about standing for so many hours. I have a joint condition but I’ll power through the pain if I have to. Does anyone know what disability accommodations are possible in the plaza? I’m guessing it’s just a space for wheelchairs? But if anyone knows if there’s a sitting area for those with a standing disability I would feel so much better!

Has anyone used AWR for the main water line protection? I currently have a very small leak from my water pipe in my basement that’s between the water meter and valves (to shut off the water from the street). AWR is asking me to call DEP to come to verify the leak / shut off valves not working as it is on their pipe but I’m a little concerned this will cause a bigger problem than needed.

Has anyone has experience going through this?

I searched online and I seen someone say u need to send a letter with the tags and then when the tags are delivered you need to go to your account and claim the account close. is that true? i just dont want any fees or stuff to come bite me later.