For most of us, life in the world since the Covid pandemic has returned to normal or nearly normal. However, there are a few pretty major changes still going on. …
NYC
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There’s no argument that New York City hotels are expensive. In fact, NYC is one of the most expensive hotel markets in the US. That means whenever you find a …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
I Wanted To Take Public Transit To LaGuardia But It Didn’t Make Sense
by joehegby joehegWhen Sharon and I travel to New York we try to take public transportation wherever available. That might mean taking the Subway or LIRR to Manhattan when flying to JFK, …
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If you ever go to New York City, you have to know that you rarely have any sort of privacy if you’re on the street. Fellow visitors (and even locals) …
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New York City
Updated Gun Laws For NYC Hotels Will Begin In A Few Weeks
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOn June 23rd, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a century-old New York law that required people to show a specific need to carry a firearm in public. After the …
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New York City
Update To NYC Subway Is Great For Both Visitors & Locals
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I visit New York City a lot – usually between 3 and 6 times per year. Besides the fact that we both grew up in the area and …
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New York City
15 Really Cool Places For Geeks & Nerds To Visit In NYC
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a visitor to New York City, there are literally hundreds of attractions you can see. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum, The Museum of Sex, or maybe even get …
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Hotels
CA, FL, HI, TN, TX Upping Hotel Taxes, While NYC’s May Decrease
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. Hotel room taxes (a.k.a. “hotel occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “hotel accommodations tax,” a.k.a. “local occupancy tax,” a.k.a. “transient occupancy tax,” a.k.a. …
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New York City
Final List: NYC Hotels Permanently Closed Due To COVID
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA little more than a year, ago, we posted a list of the (then) 18 hotels in New York City that had permanently closed due to COVID. These weren’t “on …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Price Of JFK Airport-To-Manhattan Taxi Ride May Go Way Up
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you arrive at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with plans to go to Manhattan (a.k.a. “the City”), you have 3 main choices: subway, ride sharing, or taxi. Each …