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Place to post specific tips, tricks, articles, freebies, and deals that are specific to those living in New York because, let's be honest, it's f-ing expensive.

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Popped Collar Comedy Show, Free Show 7pm and 9pm Saturdays in Bushwick

Hey everyone. I've got my comedy show tonight night, doing them at 7 and 9. No cover no drink minimum (but don't be stingy). All ages are welcome (if they’re cool). Beer and wine bar, won’t gouge you (take that, comedy clubs!) with beer starting at $4.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popped-collar-comedy-cheap-show-in-bushwick-brooklyn-tickets-153315281133

Lineups for this Saturday: 7pm: Host: Kimberly Dinaro (Reductress) Jordan Jensen (Comedy Cellar) Dominic Leonelli (Caroline's) David Spector (Roastmasters) Isaiah Lorenzo (Opening for Nore Davis) Meno Fernandez (New York Comedy Club) Dan Wickes (kinda funny on twitter)

Lineup for 9pm: Host: Amamah Sardar (No Fly List Podcast) Taj Osorio (Niceguyscast) Jessica Clayton (Tres Betches Podcast) CW Headley (Look him up on Spotify, makes indie rock) Nick Tilelli (LI Laugh Off Winner) Stephen Bolles (New York Comedy Club) Dan Wickes (kinda funny on twitter)

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2021/06/19
14:47 UTC

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NYC Housing Alternatives

I haven't been to the US yet. I got accepted for postgrad, and my Uni is in Brooklyn. So from different sources and by looking at google maps, metro services etc., I was wondering if I could stay at a relatively cheaper place like, somewhere in New Jersey and travel to Brooklyn to attend classes.

It would be great if you could help me out, and would like to hear your opinions-

  1. Is it practically feasible ?
  2. Are there any other alternatives i.e. location, different form of housing, mode of transport etc.?
  3. Do people do this?
  4. How long would the journey be?
10 Comments
2021/04/27
15:38 UTC

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chinese green produce is ridiculously cheap right now

just back from gwmarket in elmhurst.
https://www.gw-supermarket.com/deal/
nearly a dozen greens that usually sell $2-$4/lbs were 58¢
my guess is the channel is backed up with greenhouse
grown produce that restaurants are not consuming, so
this cheap condition may persist thru the holiday season.
if you are not familiar with chinese greens, now is a good time
to give them a try. most do best lightly steamed or stir fried,
they are typically not eaten raw as in a cold green salad.

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2020/12/15
23:49 UTC

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Large amount of free yummy homemade Minestrone Soup (enough for a party!)

I thought I'd gotten over my sensitivity to garlic and onions (allium sensitivity) and made two big pots of homemade Minestrone Chicken soup... With one taste, I realized I was wrong - I cannot use it and want this yummy soup to be put to good use! There is enough for a party (two large pots full) - with chicken, veggies, parmesan, tomatoes, pasta... it's a great dish and there is lots of it!! I"m on the Upper West Side (80th and Amsterdam)... anyone who comes with a container (or two) can have this delicious fresh soup for their Christmas dinner or potluck party - it's fresh (now chilled), wholesome and delicious!!

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2019/12/24
22:13 UTC

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Free Support Group for Loss

At the moment we are hosting 2 meetings a month.

Visit the website for the latest info, at the time of this post, the next upcoming meeting is on 11/23 from 6-7PM.

https://griefx.com/nyc-support-group has the details and RSVP info.

Note: this is a peer led support group.

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2019/11/22
19:43 UTC

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Free Leather Couch - Gowanus, Brooklyn

Hi guys, I have a leather couch I need to get rid of from my workplace. There's wear on the cushions, but otherwise it's fine. Also, FREE. You would just need to pick up from Gowanus, Brooklyn. Measures about 7' wide, 3' deep.

Here's the link with more details!

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2019/11/20
16:18 UTC

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Cheap Variety Show in West Village! TONIGHT and TOMORROW!

Hey frugal friends,

We're running BYOB variety shows in the heart of Greenwich Village at New York’s oldest still-operating record store: The Music Inn. The store has been open since 1958 and has been used as a location in such shows as “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”. For only ten dollars, it's the best deal in the Village!

TONIGHT! Friday 10/18, Midnight Confessions is a show where we ask the audience to anonymously write down a confession, true or false, and place it into a hat. The performers then take the confessions and act them out. Between confessions, we have sketches, some of the best up-and-coming musicians, and stand up comedians perform.

Saturday 10/19, “Live at the Inn”: a variety showcase with comedy, music, and live sketches. Tomorrow's show will be a classic Who-Dun-It Murder Mystery!

For each show:

Tickets are only $10 and it's BYOB.

Address: 169 West 4th St, New York, NY

Doors open at 8:30pm Show starts at 9pm. Get there early for a good seat.

Trains: 1 to Christopher St.

A, C, D, F, M to West 4th St. NJ Transit is just a few blocks away.

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-at-the-inn-midnight-confessions-byob-musiccomedyvariety-show-tickets-64141614295?aff=ebapi

Here’s the link to our website:

https://www.musicinnlive.com/

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2019/10/18
15:32 UTC

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30 day unlimited metro card for sale (new, in package ,hasn’t been activated)

Title says it. I accidentally bought two through work so I have an extra one. Original price was $127. Selling for $100 OBO. Will meet at a train station to exchange so you have a chance to swipe it/verify it activates and will be good for the full 30 days before leaving.

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2019/09/25
06:19 UTC

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$100 Paid mock jury study for adults 30 and older

Our law firm is seeking men and women over 30 years old to participate in a Focus Group Mock Jury on October 14th, at 6:00 p.m.

 

  • Location: 90 Broad Street NYC
  • Date: 10/14/2019 at 6:00 pm
  • Compensation: $100

 

If you're interested in participating, please call (646) 480-5112. Or, you can email sg.casequest@gmail.com with YOUR NAME and CONTACT NUMBER.

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2019/09/20
18:37 UTC

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Moving Sale! Pickup in Financial District

Hi r/frugalnyc! I'm moving in less than a week and looking to get rid of some furniture. Everything is in pretty great condition and prices are negotiable. I've always lived in high-rise buildings and have never had issues with bed bugs, so no worries on that front. Only catch is you'd have to come pick up in FiDi!

Link to images: https://imgur.com/a/gkXVMLY

Couch Width 52.5” Depth 32” Height 33” back to floor Price: $75

Dresser 5 Drawer Width 30.5” Depth 15.75” Height 40” back to floor Price: $50

Night table 2 drawer + small secret drawer at top Width 27” Depth 17” Height 30” to floor Price: $30

Sleigh twin bed with built in drawer Length 80” width 41” Bed: $100 Mattress: $100 Pikachu not for sale :)

Thanks for taking a look!!

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2019/09/15
02:27 UTC

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Moving out from Bay Ridge (Brooklyn) soon, here's a list of items for sale (couch, bed frame, coffee table, nightstand, etc.)

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2019/09/02
01:51 UTC

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Free queen sleeper couch (retail $1185) and desk ($300) in Murray Hill/Midtown

I have two excellent pieces of furniture that I want to give away:

- A three-seat sectional sleeper couch from Jennifer Convertibles. It pulls out into a full queen and is in excellent condition. One of the arms is a little busted because my idiot brother sat on it.

- A large, black, adjustable leg, IKEA desk in excellent condition.

Pickup MUST BE Wednesday (6/26) or Thursday (6/27) between 11AM-5PM. Sorry if that's inconvenient - the bureaucratic pencil pushers who run the building have arbitrary rules. At least it's an elevator building, so it'll be easy to move.

https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fuo/d/brooklyn-free-queen-sleeper-couch/6920715850.html

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2019/06/26
14:02 UTC

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Monthly free jazz show at the Zinc Bar, in West village

Vandoren is a company that makes products for saxophone and clarinet. The first Wednesday of every month they sponsor an evening at the Zinc Bar on West 3rd St, so there is no cover.

The first set (9pm) is hosted and performed by by one of the artists that endorse Vandoren, generally very well known veteran jazz musicians. The later evening opens into one of NYC's best jam sessions.

There are very few free jazz shows, let alone of this caliber.

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2019/06/06
02:01 UTC

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Affordable bars for first date drinks?

I'm looking for a decent bar for casual, first date drinks that's not too expensive. Looking for a place that doesn't scream "I'm trying to save money" if you know what I mean lol. Also a place that's not TOO loud or crowded to the point where you can't even sit down and have a conversation.

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2019/05/09
16:04 UTC

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LOST DOG COMEDY - FREE STAND UP COMEDY SHOW (LES NYC) 7 RIVINGTON ST - TUESDAY MAY 14TH 7PM

Lost Dog Comedy @ Loreley Beer Garden

Free Stand Up Comedy Show

Produced by Ivan Arguello & Matt Somerstein.

Check us out on instagram @lostdogcomedy

18+

Tuesday, May 14th 7:00 PM
NO COVER - NO DRINK MINIMUM
7 Rivington Street - Manhattan

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lost-dog-comedy-free-standup-comedy-show-tickets-61095722952

https://preview.redd.it/xyole10z9uw21.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a907dac5c15d2ab3189bc5e9bfa6acf2e1e7fe7e

https://preview.redd.it/94lvvfzy9uw21.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2f8c0e900076f068e0a796c510d8ecedfc325cb2

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2019/05/07
19:18 UTC

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Moving Sale - Frugal Friends Discount! (Hell's Kitchen)

Full gallery - https://imgur.com/a/pCRzog2

Extra, extra discount for my fellow frugal folks: Take it all for $250 $200 + Ill throw in a folding hand truck for free! Magna Cart Elite 2 Hand Truck (paid $65, used twice)

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Details and individual prices:

LG LW6018ER High Efficiency 6,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner

$140 - https://imgur.com/a/XgGff1x

  • Great condition, bought new & used for one month last summer but I cant take it with me, no pets/non-smoking apt
  • 19 9/16" x 12 3/8" x 19 3/8"
  • Energy Star Rated / Energy Saver Mode
  • 24 Hr On/Off Timer

Whitmor Supreme 5 Tier Shelving

$40 - https://imgur.com/VzMm4Kq

  • 36"L x 14"D x 72"H
  • No tools required for assembly, with grid wire shelves that adjust in 1" increments
  • Durable steel construction with leveling feet
  • Whitmor supreme shelf holds up to 350 pounds per shelf (evenly distributed)

Essential Home 5 Shelf Storage Unit

$40 - https://imgur.com/cifWJmY

  • 36"L x 14"D x 72"H
  • No tools required for assembly, with grid wire shelves that adjust in 1" increments
  • Heavy-duty pewter epoxy-coated steel

Stainless Steel & Aluminum 30" Round Table

$30 - https://imgur.com/5NxR30Z

  • Stainless steel finished top, one area is a bit darker than the rest (see pic)
  • Aluminum Frame
  • 30" diameter
  • Approx 30" high
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2019/04/09
18:49 UTC

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best free things to do in Manhattan IMO

so some of these may be overrated ( don't kill me) but these feel like the best things (again, i'm no refined expert.. (no need to watch the video, if you don't want, list below)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zav1bFfAuaM

TLDW:

1 - grand central

2 - staten island ferry

3 - walk around

4 - central park

5 - new york public library

what is your favorite free thing to do in Manhattan?

3 Comments
2019/03/30
21:05 UTC

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Free Indie Film Screening in the Bronx

Indie Film Screening in the Mott Haven, Bronx. We will watch a feature length indie film from a local filmmaker at the bronx native shop.

FREEEE - https://www.entholigy.com/group/detail/bronx-native-screening

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2019/02/20
12:41 UTC

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Free Computer

Hi everyone, I'm moving out of town and have a free desktop computer. I'd rather give it away to someone on here who might need it for them or their kids instead of risking free CL. It doesn't have a monitor or a mouse, but it's the tower and keyboard. I also have a cable that allows it to connect to HDMI, which is included. My company was upgrading and I no longer need it. Let me know if you want to swing by and pick it up. I'm in the UES.

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2019/01/07
22:44 UTC

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Living off of less than $10 a day in Manhattan

I tried to live off under $10 a day in Manhattan! I made a video of how it went down

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adK5ywImeSk

4 Comments
2018/12/08
00:28 UTC

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Free Halloween Show at the Way Station

Hey NYC area nerds looking for something fun to do, there's going to be a free show at The Way Station in Brooklyn called Nerd Cabaret this Friday 10/26 an 8pm. We do nerdy parody songs and we're also doing trivia and a costume contest (it is Halloween after all) where you can win FREE DRINKS. Before us is happy hour, After us there will be The Fylls and Counterspace Band also for free so hang around. The Way Station is a super fun neighborhood spot that just happens to have a TARDIS in it. Everyone is really friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced, come out if you can!

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2018/10/25
18:23 UTC

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FREE this Saturday: School Nite Comedy Hour feat. Chanel Ali from MTV's Girl Code

Step into the cozy back room of SideWalk cafe and start your Saturday night with an hour of sets from some of NYC's finest comedians. Hosted by Ryan Brown.

Reserve your seats now!

------Saturday, September 1st Lineup------

Andre Thompson Music Choice, The Beige Phillip Podcast

Johnny Figaro Comic Strip Live, Escape from New York Comedy Tour

Davidson Boswell Skankfest, Huffington Post

Chanel Ali MTV’s GirlCode, Carolines on Broadway

https://preview.redd.it/8rneh5sboni11.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b9b3f5bff84e3918d47f9721edd17d409ac2168

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2018/08/27
16:14 UTC

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Free Tickets for School Nite Comedy Hour - Sat Aug 11th

Step into the cozy back room of SideWalk cafe, a legendary east village music venue, for a showcase featuring some of NYC's finest comedians!

Free admission + cheap drinks make it the perfect way to start your night downtown.

These shows fill up quickly! Reserve your seats today.

Sat, August 11th features:

Brian Grossi [TMZ, Carolines on Broadway]

Pedro Gonzalez [Night Train with Wyatt Cenac, Boston Comedy Festival]

Katie Haller [Carolines on Broadway, New York Comedy Club]

Gus Tate [Winner of the Beijing Comedy Festival, CCTV]

Mike Mancusi [Comic Strip Live, Gotham Comedy Club]

https://preview.redd.it/tocrziaypqd11.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7240b5dc16f1dcc6262c05352660a448f9316f3

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2018/08/02
20:33 UTC

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FREE this Saturday - School Nite Comedy Hour in the East Village

This Saturday come to SideWalk Cafe in the East Village for School Nite Comedy Hour!

Free admission + cheap drinks make it the perfect way to start your night downtown.

Sat, July 7th the Line-Up features:

Kenney Josephs [Axs TV, Comedy Cellar]

Joe Perrow [2015 Winner of NC's Funniest Comic, Working Bits Podcast]

Evan Combest [Comic Strip Live, Over 8 million YouTube Views]

Pete Burdette [Dangerfields, Broadway Comedy Club]

RESERVE SEATS

https://preview.redd.it/q8dyfxvtbs711.png?width=1038&format=png&auto=webp&s=68b7ef9fef9950e5bf262392d4d5c6e3664db2dc

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2018/07/03
19:39 UTC

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