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July 4th 2026 is the 250th birthday of the United States, and New York City is celebrating in a big way, with multiple FREE events including fireworks, a parade of tall-masted sailing ships, concerts, museum admission and more. Here is your complete guide to FREE Independence Day events in NYC. Only FREE events are listed
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Celebrate July 4th in NYC with George Washington, inaugurated as the first US President in NYC on July 4th, 1789, and with other US presidents and their first ladies with strong connections to New York City – which was the first US capital city, before Philadelphia or Washington, DC. That includes US Presidents Theodore Roosevelt
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Avoid the tourist traps and suburban mall chains and get native NYC vibe and flavor, along with value for your restaurant dollar, at these local choices, where celebrity-spotting is included on the menu.
Can’t afford a ticket to one of the FIFA Wold Cup events in New York City? No worries. There are hundreds of FREE watch parties, including in Central Park, plus restaurant dining deals and more. Here’s your ultimate guide to FIFA in New York City, to watch your favorite team and be part of the
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Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, via the Museums on Us program. The program is a perk for holders of a Bank of America or Merrill credit card or debit card. Just present your active card with
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Whether you are ordering a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft in the USA or a similar service in the USA or overseas, your personal safety before and during your ride should be a top priority. Here are common sense rideshare safety tips to avoid becoming one of the growing number of riders – especially women riding alone and intoxicated passengers – who report being robbed or assaulted.
The heat wave blanketing much of the US can be dangerous to your health – especially children, seniors, those with underlying health issues, even pets. Stay safe from heat exhaustion or more serious heat stroke with these common sense tips.
Choose one of these charities to support with a donation to help earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand with life-saving food, water, shelter, warm clothing and medical services, and start the rebuilding, including roads and power lines.
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. Summer is a great time to be in NYC, for FREE FIFA World Cup events, Manhattanhenge, FREE outdoor food and crafts festivals, FREE Shakespeare in NYC parks, FREE outdoor movies, FREE July 4th
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There are great meal deals and new menu items at national restaurant and fast food chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Including – New Patriotic donuts at Krispy Kreme, new White Castle Veggie Sliders, new summer menu choices at Ruby Tuesday, Del Taco $1 deals, return of Applebee’s $15.99 all-you-can-eat, KFC
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