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[Spaghettini]

I live about 5.5 hours away from the city.

I'd rather drive than fly.

I'm thinking of staying around White Plains or whatever and taking the train to the city i.e. I don't wanna park my car in the city.

Are there any train stations that has cheap (or free) and safe parking?

Paying 100 bucks for overnight parking is fucking ridiculous in NYC.

not free to park at white plains train station. in fact, pretty expensive.

[BrownBear]

I am going to NYC in Jan with my boyfriend, and we were trying to figure out where to stay. We just booked the Soho Grand......we are hoping it's a good location and hotel. Does anyone have any great hotels they think would be better? We are also looking for some cool bars to hit up as well.

[bryanayrb]

http://bedbugregistry.com/hotel/NY/New-York/Soho-Grand-Hotel

although all NY hotels look like they're getting hit by bedbug swarm

[BrownBear]

God that is so gross, but I unfortunately have seen that at a bunch of hotels, even the nice ones!

[southofnonorth]

Visiting NY in early to mid December, will I be needing a coat? Or would Parka + thermals and layers suffice?

[Nostalgic]

lol.

you need a park+thermals and layers.

what the fuck is the difference anyways?

Parka=Coat.

Unless you are talking a heavy ass fishtail.

i'd still wear thermals under that thing.

and the weather changes in December all the time, it can be storming and -5 or 25 degrees.

[Megatron1505]

Heading to NY for a couple of weeks at the beginning of December with family and friends. A few of us want to check out some local live music whilst we're there, does anyone have any recommendations other than the Bowery Ballroom and The Bitter End?

Also, any comments or tips about those two places would be greatly appreciated.

[djconcarne]

If you like Jazz (which you should, because it's awesome) there are tons of venues here in the city that have live jazz daily.

http://searchandrestore.com/

Check that site out, while you're here. It's a calendar of events going on at a bunch of different jazz venues.

Other non-jazz stuff:

The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Check their site for shows.

Webster Hall. More of a dance scene but occasionally has other types of music.

For really local stuff there's places like Sullivan Hall that usually has live events on the weekends I think?

[Double D]

Brooklyn, New Year's Eve. WHAT TO DO?

(must be hipstur friendly and not rape-expensive)

[southofnonorth]

Visiting NY shortly, any decent store that sell the likes of visvim, undercover, junya, etc, etc? Will rep for advice.

[ItsChrisReed]

@ Duble D

Hipster loft party? open to the publicish... pm me closer to the time for deets and password.

@ Southofnonorth

Fight Club?

[Vampyrvargfesten]

Visiting NY shortly, any decent store that sell the likes of visvim, undercover, junya, etc, etc? Will rep for advice.

IF boutique

http://ifsohonewyork.com

[jean-claude]

Hey

any idead of what might be the best japanse book store? Any good vintage stores?

Thanks

[djconcarne]

For Japanese book stores, there are two that are pretty close to each other you should check out. Kinokuniya by Bryant Park is really cool...Lots of magazines (including Lightning, Free&Easy, etc.), books, music, manga, etc. as well as stationary/pens/pencils and cool toys...and there's a little cafe on the top floor. Then a few blocks away on 45th street (off 6th Ave I believe) there's Book Off...which I like because there's a lot of used books, magazines, and music and video games...I've found some amazing and some hard to find music for dirt cheap. A huge manga section in the basement with a dollar section of used manga, if you're into that. They have American stuff as well as Japanese.

Hope I helped..

[jean-claude]

Sounds great, thanks!

[cure]

flying to NY tomorrow. how much do i have to layer? i have a pea coat, but don't want to use it everyday. how will jacket +sleeveless hoodie +sweatert + button down + long sleeve + t-shirt do?

im from california, so my winter-wear is far from extensive

[LandoCal126]

flying to NY tomorrow. how much do i have to layer? i have a pea coat, but don't want to use it everyday. how will jacket +sleeveless hoodie +sweatert + button down + long sleeve + t-shirt do?

im from california, so my winter-wear is far from extensive

It was below freezing today and snowed yesterday. Supposed to be a little warmer this week but expect to get some serious run with that Pea Coat. It is BRICK out!!! (Moved from SF 2 Months ago...)

[savage science fiction]

Its fucking cold!

Get ya beanie scarf and gloves ready!

[DaBestSpoona]

I just walked my dog, my heat tech was ineffective

[Double D]

One week to go. Seriously anything good happening in Brooklyn on NYE, probably going to be out until the first trains?

[shoreman1782]

Gonna be in town over MLK weekend. Any notable stuff? Looking for anything--exhibits, galleries, rock and/or roll, comedy, etc. Haven't been in NY since last spring.

[dansta]

I'm going to be in NYC for the first two weeks of Feb. Do the high-end clothing stores stay well-stocked all year round, or will the selection be shitty at that point? Will S/S 11 stock be on shelves? I'm mainly interested in picking up some Dior and Balenciaga jeans, but it'd be nice to get some other pieces, too.

[azn8oi]

KAN PIK UP IN SYDNEYLO FOR OUTRAGEOUS PRlCES CHEAPO

[fobe46]

Hey guys going to be in new york for 3 days from 1/28-1/31. Any shopping related happening? First time visitor to NY from socal so I am really open to anything. Will be staying at the sofitel and was wondering what are must try restaurants. Thanks!

[areyouin]

Hi! I'm a 22 year old Swedenbased musicproducer/dj and I'll be heading to NY for 3 months soon. I'll be studying electronic music production at Dubspot (http://www.dubspot.com/) during this time. My course start the 1st of February...

Looking for a cheap couch/bed in a openminded apartment, my budget is 600-800 USD / monthly..

PM me for more info!

[poly800rock]

what the hell is there to do in the bronx? I'm up on arthur ave for a month

[youkinorn2]

my ass is probably moving to the city next week. who wants to let me live on their couch for free?

[Spaghettini]

what the hell is there to do in the bronx? I'm up on arthur ave for a month

eat italian food? try not to be killed by albanians?

what are you doing on arthur ave?

[youkinorn2]

Anyone happen to know any good things to eat in Washington Heights? Think I'll be staying there for at least the month of February.

[shufon]

Anybody here stayed at Gild Hall? Looking to cop a week in March and they have the best deals at time, not sure if the location is worth it though.