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Sorry for this annoying "best way to get there from here" posts, but I'm just wondering what others think, especially since I normally fly out of JFK. I'm a little concerned also because it's the 24th everything might be a mad-house.

I'm in Brooklyn (closest subway the Prospect Ave stop - R train) and have a flight out of LGA on the 24th at 2 pm. What is the cheapest (and somewhat least stressful) why to get there? I've read that it's possible to get the N to Astoria and then hop on a bus. Or would I be better off to just go to Grand Central or Port Authority and get on one of those shuttle buses for like $10? I'll only have a backpack and one other small-ish suitcase.

ha, still reading after that subject line? =)

two of my college friends (they're married to each other) will be staying in my apartment in brooklyn and celebrating the new year......while i'm out of town. so, i'm not even going to see them. they're in their mid 20s but not big drinkers at all. we're trying to think of fun things for them to do on their own on new years eve that doesn't focus heavily on drinking. the usual bar hopping (my NYE activity of choice) doesn't really appeal to them. they're big theatre nerds, but pretty agreeable and usually up for just about anything.

and oh yeah, they don't want to do the times square thing. i know this is an obnoxious post. however, i just want to show my friends a good time even though i won't be around to do it personally.

anyone have any fun suggestions?

I know someone recently asked for cheap dance lessons, but I'm looking for the best place in NYC for swing lessons for two people who really can't dance but want to learn. Any feedback on the following (or your recommendations) are appreciated:

1. Fred Astaire http://www.fredastairenewyork.com/indexWest.html
2. Steppin Out Studios http://www.steppingoutstudios.com/content/intro-special
3. Swing 46 http://www.swing46.com/
4. Dance Star Academy http://dancestaracademy.com/default.aspx

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Hello everyone:

I am looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a friend of mine -- handmade, big, warm, cozy, knit wool socks -- no packaged nonsense...

Are there any stores in Manhattan or Brooklyn you guys could recommend that sell unused hand-made knit stuff?

Thanks so much!!

So, there's a store by my house that has been closed since way before I moved in to the neighborhood. They are a corner store, and on my street on the way to the train station, it's my house, another house, a store, and then this store. Right after this store are the steps to the train station.

Now, who is responsible for shoveling/icing this area of sidewalk? The people who currently own the property, the MTA, the store next door (they're in the same building) or the city? I am on crutches right now and have to walk on my splint very painfully to get to the train because the walk is still covered in snow and ice which means my splint gets wet and I don't particularly enjoy that. :(

Thanks for your help!

Oh, and for the lulz:
http://www.peoplewhositinthedisabilityseatswhenimstandingonmycrutches.com/

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I am looking for a SOMEWHAT CHEAP salon that isn't afraid to do crazy shit to people's hair. For instance, if I were like, I WANT CHUNKS & RANDOM LOCKS OF WHITE HAIR INTEGRATED INTO MY BLACK HAIR, WITH LAYERS. Or like funky coloring projects (but mostly looking for someone that really knows how to get dark hair WHITE).

THANKS a bunch, and happy holidays!!

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So, this is my first year moving into a doorman building, and I have some questions about Christmas gifts.

The building gave us--without us asking--a list of all the employees in the building. 3 resident managers, 3 handymen, 6 porters, and 8 concierges.

We're semi-broke college students living in this building because it's not finished so we got 2 months rent free. (The building's completion is way behind schedule, but that's another story)

Are we really each going to have to spend around $200? My boyfriend's mom said that they usually give more than that to each of their doormen, but they've been there for much longer and have far fewer building employees.

We've only been here 4 months, and I don't even know all of their names. I have a list of their names, but I don't know which faces to put them to so I don't even know how I would hand out these gifts.


Could any of you share experiences or advice? I'd really appreciate it. This kind of shit really stirs up my social anxiety.

Hello New Yorkers!

What are you doing for New Year's Eve?! I know it's hard to figure out which events are going to be cool and which are going to suck (and, frankly, who wants to wind up in a cab at midnight trying to find the right party?), so what I have for you here is a nice little edited list of great NYE events, tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis:

http://saranewyears2010.com/

The event at the Hotel on Rivington is supposed to be especially hot--everyone from Bloc Group (the guys who organize all these events) is going to be there.

Happy New Year's!!

Love,
Sara

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The 2nd Annual
Blood on The Yule Ball
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23!

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Templar
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V-Christ

Special Guests Krieg & Spaz!

We are Disgusted and Ashamed to Present Our
FIRST EVER!
QUEEN OF THE YULE BALL PAGENT!!
with MC Myke Hideous

(Only a very very few spots left please contact if serious)

Goth EBM Synth DeathRock Dark Dance
All Night!

Drink Specials!
Mistletoe Abound!
Huge Dance Floor!
Private Lounges to Cuddle!
Video Nastys!




At The Scene Friendly
Sullivan Room!
218 Sullivan Street
Btw Bleecker & W3rd
(wont need no GPS to find this Party :)
So much for only $8 w/pass $10 w/o

A Happy Glorious and Warm Holiday from The Underworld Tribe!




Remember to Always Support your Scene!





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Ok we are in the north east bronx and have about 4+ inchs and wose in drifts.

Where are you and how is it doing?

(even the feral cats i feed have hidden in the building basement, they know its bad)

ash

Hey everyone, I posted about heating systems awhile ago, but I have another simple question. I have an old school heating system in my building that looks like this: It hisses ridiculously loudly almost all the time. The hissing is coming from the valve on the right, which I turn to turn on the heating and turn it off, and the vent on the left (which on mine is kind of shaped like a bullet), which seems to let out a lot of steam. It is a really grating, unbearably loud noise, and all the steam makes my apartment really humid. I'm also on the top floor of the building, so I get an additional steam vent at the top of the big pipe that runs the building.

My question: I noticed that I can muffle the sound significantly when I put a towel over the vents and loosely wrap them. It also soaks up some of the steam (I am worried about water damage). Will this a) mess up my heating system b) cause my apartment to blow up or something worse or c) do nothing except muffle this awful, awful noise? I hope it's c, but if you know otherwise (especially if it's b), please let me know!

Thanks in advance.

I know it seems kind of obvious for seasoned New Yorkers, but for newer residents, or those who have only recently started driving, I give you the following notice from Notify NYC:

Notification 1 issued 12/19/09 at 11:58 AM. Alternate side of the street parking rules are suspended today due to the impending snow storm. For further details, please visit www.nyc.gov, or contact 311.

The sender provided the following contact information.
Sender's Name: Notify NYC
Sender's Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov
Sender's Contact Phone: 2126399675