Tips

A-hem!

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LET IT ALL OUT(OR IN) IN CHINATOWN. Wanna make what’s old in your wardrobe new again? Make some quick, inexpensive alterations. We love this place in Chinatown where you can get pants lengthened, skirts shortened, and just about anything repaired.

THE ATTRACTION: A…

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How low can you go?

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ARE YOU THAT IN LOVE WITH ROCK OF LOVE? These days, you have to save money whenever possible. Believe it or not, your cable company, phone company, gym and even your landlord might be willing to negotiate prices. Just call them,…

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Become a trader.

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FOR YOUR CABIN FEVER, PERHAPS AN ACTUAL CABIN? Did you know you can swap homes with someone anywhere in the world? Just sign up for a membership at homeexchange.com. Since NYC is the best city in the world, everyone wants to…

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Help wanted

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THEY’RE MAKING A LIST YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK TWICE. Care to volunteer? The Hot Projects list at nycares.org shows you places that could use your help that very day/week. So why not spare some of your spare time, and be…

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Ode to WiFi

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A POET TO KNOW IT. Want a new place to connect for free? Try out The Bowery Poetry Cafe.

The food is cheap, $5 turkey burgers
The mugs are deep, bottomless coffee 99 before noon
And the wireless is…

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