http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Insider-Guide-blog.html The NYC Insider Guide Blog gives up to the minute NYC Vacation information, while you're on vacation or planning your trip, sent straight to your email or cell phone. Last minute discounts to Broadway and Off Broadway Shows that haven't filled up for that night, afternoon price reductions on sample sales...find out everything you need to know in a New York Minute en-us new york city travel guide Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:24:56 GMT Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:24:56 GMT nycinsiderguide.com http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/US-Tennis-Open.html The US Tennis Open is one of NYC's top annual events! It's super-easy to get to from NYC (public transportation) and always draws famous athletes along with guaranteed celebrity-sightings. Here are a few discount codes and links for you to get your US Open Tickets. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:24:56 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html#LivingSocial 70-Minute TV Studio Tour, T-Shirt, and Fro-Yo for $24.50. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:20:40 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html LifeBooker - 75 Off Professional Boudoir Photography Studio Session, 70 Off 10-Class Package of Pilates, Machine, Pilates Mat & Yoga Classes at Movement Salon, 77 Off Laser Hair Removal Package at LaserTouch SoHo ScoutMob - 50 off Goodburger (Union Square) Tippr: $8 for $60 in Tickets to New York Comedy Club! 50 off The New York Times! theDealist: 37 off Brewed in Brooklyn Tour, 37 off Surfing Lesson DealOn: Up to 50 Off Classes at Jeffrey's Meat Market LivingSocial - 60 Billie's Black Bar Lounge Restaurant Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:47:26 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Central-Park-SummerStage-NYC.html All free cultural, music, dance and theater events across NYC all summer! Check out Central Park SummerStage NYC. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:04:41 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Discount-Broadway-Tickets-New-York.html Save up to $50 on Broadway's The Addams Family. Use code TMANIA 8/24 - 9/30. Please be advised that Nathan Lane will be on vacation and not performing 8/24-8/29 and Bebe Neuwirth will be on vacation and not performing 9/28-10/3. Offer valid for Tuesday-Friday performances 8/24 - 9/30 when purchased on or before 8/30. Blackout dates may apply. All prices include a $1.50 facility fee. This offer may be revoked at any time. Limit 8 tickets per order. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. ALL SALES FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. Telephone and Internet orders are subject to standard service fees. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:59:02 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#restaurantweek A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $35? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you're stealing..only you're not. Read more on Restaurant Week. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:05:10 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Vacation-Rentals.html#Law New York Gov. David Paterson has signed a bill that makes short-term, vacation apartment rentals illegal in New York City - a defeat for opponents who claim it will limit choices for Big Apple budget travelers, and an apparent about-face from comments Paterson made last week saying he would veto it. The new law, which outlaws New York apartment rentals for less than 30 days, " fixes problems caused by illegal hotels and improves quality of life in traditional residential apartment buildings, while also meeting the needs of visitors. By removing a legal gray area and replacing it with a clear definition of permanent occupancy, the law will allow enforcement efforts that help New Yorkers who live in SRO units and other types of affordable housing preserve their homes," said Paterson in a prepared statement. "By making the effective date of this law May 1, 2011, property holders, business owners and not-for-profit corporations will be able to adjust the uses of their properties to the provisions of this law, or to dispose of the properties at issue so that they may find alternate sites for their current uses." "When housing designated for permanent occupancy is illegally converted into a hotel, unsafe conditions are created, the residential character of City neighborhoods is harmed and the supply of much-needed units of housing is depleted," added New York Mayor Michael A. Bloomberg. "The bill provides a clear definition of what constitutes transient and permanent occupancy, which will allow City agencies to issue summonses and initiate other enforcement actions against illegal hotels." USA Today, http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/dispatches/post/2010/07/new-york-governor-approves-short-term-apartment-rental-ban-in-nyc/101054/1 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:30:27 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html#Lifebooker Grab this Loot, hit up Yin Beauty & Arts' Columbus Circle spa, and get your hands and feet ready for the experience of a lifetime! Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:55:48 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html#LivingSocial Three one-hour group tennis lessons with TennisTIP, a $165 value that can be yours for a mere $75. Whether you're a novice or the next Roger Federer, TennisTIP's professionally trained and USPTA-certified staff will certainly help you improve your game at their indoor, air-conditioned courts throughout Manhattan. In additional to top-notch lessons, TennisTIP also provides you with their Find a Partner service, which allows you to track a tennis partner of your ability level in the city. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:55:48 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html#BryantParkFilm Mondays, June 21-August 23, 2010 Lawn opens at 5pm Movies start at dusk (8-9pm) 42nd and 5th Avenue FREE!!! Bryant Park Film Festival Don't forget to pre-order your "picnic pickup" at Wichcraft. 2010 Movie Line Up Includes: Goldfinger, Carousel, The French Connection, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Rosemary's Baby, 12 Angry Men, Bonnie and Clyde and more. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:51:29 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#KongShow Monday, July 26th, for One Night Only! $5 Tickets (read for details) (Tickets $10 Day of Show) Come see the LionHearted Players deliciously demented comedy variety show: "THE KONG SHOW: FUNNY TODAY! HOT TAMALE!" 7PM, upstairs at the Iguana VIP Lounge, 240 W. 54th Street (8th Ave/ Broadway) Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:48:38 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Vacation-Rentals-2.html NYC Vacation Rentals can be tricky and some are legal, and some are not. NYC Insider Guide gives you the whole truth and recommends some legal NYC Vacation Rentals. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:46:52 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html#LivingSocial Cue Car Park Systems parking garage gurus are driving home 50 off one month's parking at any of its 11 locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. $125 for a whole month of parking. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:58:19 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Vacation-Rentals.html NYC Vacation Rentals can be tricky and some are legal, and some are not. NYC Insider Guide gives you the whole truth and recommends some legal NYC Vacation Rentals. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:59:30 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/the-screwtape-letters-play.html THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS AT THE WESTSIDE THEATRE EXTENDS DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND THE PRODUCTION IS NOW IN AN OPEN RUN Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:11:45 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/chelsea-restaurant-recommendations.html Where to go to have a nice affordable dinner in a nice atmosphere? NYC Insider Answer: Hi Susie, for starters, please review our Chelsea Guide and recommended Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:08:48 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-September-2010.html#Harvest Food, Fun and Fundraising. Join Union Square for the 15th Annual Harvest in the Square Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:55:02 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html#LivingSocial Massage or Facial for $60, 50 Off Wine Bar, 50 Off Champagne and Desserts at the Bubble Lounge, Central Park Photography Trek for $24 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:36:07 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-city-coupons.html#Lifebooker Beginner Belly Dance Workshop at Big Apple Belly Dance, 65 Off Blowout at Lali Lali Salon, 50 Off at Madison Square Sky Lounge: $15 for $30 Worth of Food and Drinks, 50 Off Tickets to the New York City Ballet, Hot Air Balloon Ride & Champagne Toast Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:34:27 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Discount-Broadway-Tickets-New-York.html West Side Story, Come Fly Away, RACE, Million Dollar Quartet, A Little Night Music, South Pacific Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:09:43 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#Bootcamp Join Fitness in the Square every Thursday. I especially LOVE the Bootcamp, with Ariane Hundt of the famous Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp, which I do regularly! She will kick your butt (in a good way). Join Kids in the Square, with Yogi Beans yoga at 10:00 AM in the new playground and music and puppeteer shows at 12:00 PM. Finish the day with Music in the Square at 6:00pm. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:58:48 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#restaurantweek Through July 25th...A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $35? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you're stealing..only you're not. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:57:57 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Dave-Matthews-Band-DMB-Citifield.html Dave Matthews Band with Zac Brown Band are performing at Citifield on July 16 and 17, 2010 and it is sure to be a great show! The new Citifield is beautiful, a great concert venue and super-easy to get to from Manhattan. NYC Insider has 2 extra tickets. Face value $75 each (before taxes and fees) but paid $180 each (all in) on StubHub. Dave Matthews Band with Zac Brown Band 07/16/2010 07:00 PM Citi Field in Flushing, NY Section: Field Center Sterling 16 Row: 12 (center seats) Legit E-tickets purchased on StubHub, right behind home plate (one of the white sections on the seating chart below), with extra large padded seating and VIP entrance. Section 16 is currently sold out, but the Sections on either side of 15/16 (just off center) are going for $200 before taxes and fees. See the two white sections just behind home plate - these are KILLER seats! Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:58:46 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#Philharmonic July 13-19, 2010, 8pm, Classical Music and Fireworks. The New York Philharmonic performs Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and more outside on the Great Lawn in Central Park a few nights every summer. Always a quintessential NYC experience and always free. The performance is followed by gorgeous fireworks. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:09:48 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html Restaurant Week - eat at NYC's best restaurants for $35 FREE Bootcamp in Union Square - what's better than a free kick-ass workout? Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center - $23 gets you a dance lesson and dancing to live music King Tut - more half price tickets just released at GoldStar Philharmonic in the Park - starts TONIGHT! Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:08:43 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-Tennis-Team.html#Serena A foot injury will keep Serena Williams (pictured to the left) from playing her scheduled World TeamTennis matches next week. Williams, who plays for the defending WTT Champion Washington Kastles, cut her foot earlier this week and was not able to play her first WTT match against the New York Buzz in Glens Falls, N.Y., on Friday, July 9. Williams was also scheduled to play WTT matches for the Kastles in Philadelphia (July 13), Washington, D.C. (July 14) and New York (July 15). Although unable to play, Williams flew from Belgium on Friday to join her teammates in Glens Falls, where she also signed autographs for young fans and addressed the crowd at the match. "I'm very disappointed that I won't be able to play in the WTT matches this season, said Williams. It is always such a fun experience and I love interacting with the fans in the cities that I don't often have the opportunity to play in during the rest of the year." Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:06:25 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/global-pipefest-challengeintrepid-nyc.html 500 Bagpipers will play atop the flight deck of the USS Intrepid at 4PM on August 7th in aid of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The group hopes to set Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:28:40 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/new-york-explorer-pass-vs-the-new-york-pass-for-bus-tour.html Hello! From everything I have read, the hop on hop off bus tour option on both passes, once purchased, is supposed to cover all fees for the tour selected. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:48:10 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/nyc-flea-market.html 3 girlfriends will be in NYC in mid October and want to go to a flea market on Saturday morning. Our hotel is located in the Tribeca area. Any suggestions Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:45:06 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-Tennis-Team.html#Serena Win a FREE pair of Grandstand Tickets ($80 value) to see Serena Williams, of the Washington Kastles, play the New York Sportimes. All you have to do is tell us your best NYC story or travel advice. Just add your New York City story, tip or review with a photo to the NYC Insider Guide to be entered. Stories with the most votes will automatically win - so make sure to have your friends and family vote on YOUR story. The winner will be selected on July 8, 2010. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:05:17 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#Bootcamp Join Fitness in the Square every Thursday. I especially LOVE the Bootcamp, with Ariane Hundt of the famous Brooklyn Bridge Boot Camp, which I do regularly! She will kick your butt (in a good way). Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:59:37 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Manhattan-Monthly-Issue-006.html Manhattan Monthly is a New York City Travel Guide newsletter from a native New Yorker, pointing you to the top things to do by real New Yorkers for restaurants, tourist attraction secrets, discounts, shopping, sample sales, sports and more. Vacation and see NYC the way real New Yorkers do! Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:53:25 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-Tennis-Team.html This July, our New York Tennis Team, Sportimes, will host an array of tennis superstars such as Andy Roddick, James Blake, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and the legendary John McEnroe, doing battle so close, you can almost touch them. Tickets start at $40. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:51:47 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#Swing Each year, for 3 weeks, Tues-Sun, Midsummer Night Swing turns Lincoln Center into a hopping open-air dance hall with blazing live bands laying down the rhythms you love, from swing to salsa, tango, funk, disco, and more. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:27:57 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Pass-Discounts.html#NewYorkPass New York City Explorer Pass - now comes with a free NYC Guidebook, which include information on all of the attractions and details on dining & shopping discounts, maps of the area, local info and insider advice. The NYC Explorer Pass is also on sale, 10 off until July 8, 2010. No code required - the discount is instant. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:08:36 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#July4 World Yacht Marina hosts a July 4th fireworks pier party. Enjoy the city's best view of the spectacular 2010 Macy's Fireworks display, music and more from World Yacht's private pier. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:30:47 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/the-kong-show-the-biggest-little-comedy-variety-show.html Get Tickets Now to the LionHearted Players deliciously demented comedy variety show: THE KONG SHOW: FUNNY TODAY! HOT TAMALE! Monday, July 26 at 7PM, upstairs Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:29:47 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-November-2010.html#Rockettes Now through June 30th only! Use code "FUN" and save $100 on a 4 pack of tickets for shows Nov 5-24. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:26:16 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html Missed the Bryant Park Film Festival last night? No worries - there's TONS of things to do in NYC this week! Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:08:36 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html Check out all the FREE fun things to do in NYC this weekend! Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:06:39 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Dave-Matthews-Band-DMB-Citifield.html Dave Matthews Band DMB at Citifield Tickets for July 16. Sterling Section seats available, VIP entrance and padded Seats Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:57:25 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Discount-Broadway-Tickets-New-York.html Check out the dozens of codes for Discount Broadway Tickets New York available to both locals and visitors. Here is a partial list of online discount codes for discount Broadway tickets. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:01:26 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html#Seaport June 26, 2010, 12pm Rain or Shine. Performances by Gordon from Sesame Street, Angelina Ballerina and more. Kids can meet their favorite storybook characters like Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George and Madeline. In the evening don't miss The Apples in stereo, with special guests, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, all ending with the spectacular Target Fireworks! Schedule: Festivities - Noon to 5 p.m. Brooklyn Youth Chorus - 7 p.m. The Apples in stereo - 8 p.m. Fireworks to follow at dusk Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:14 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-July-2010.html#tennis Catch our very professional tennis team, the New York Sportimes, with tennis greats, such as John McEnroe and Kim Clijsters, on the roster. Sportimes is an intimate stadium, so it's tennis as you've never seen it before! Get close to the court and all the action. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:05:13 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Central-Park-NY.html#Carriage What used to be $34 is now $50! Read carefully. Rates: The signs say "$50 for 30 minutes or any fraction thereof" - but the REAL DEAL is the Hansom Cab Drivers take you on an assigned 1.5 mile route through the park that takes approximately 20 minutes (18- 23 minutes, depending on the horse pace). What the sign really should say is "$50 for 1.5 mile tour, $20 per 15 minutes thereafter," although the Hansom Cab Drivers do not like to add on time. The bottom line is you are paying for the tour, not hiring the Hansom Driver by the minute. Suggested tip is $10 if the driver does a great job, so budget $60. Prices are for 4 Adults, or up to 5 people with 3 Adults and 2 small children. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:53:21 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html#BryantParkFilm 2010 Movie Line Up Includes: Goldfinger, Carousel, The French Connection, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Rosemary's Baby, 12 Angry Men, Bonnie and Clyde and more. http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html#BryantParkFilm Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:01:00 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Insider-Guide-blog.html#Times-Square-Summer-Solstice---FREE-Yoga! Grab your mat and join NYC as we find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the world's most commercial and frenetic place, on the day of the summer solstice, Monday, June 21, 2010 in the heart of Times Square. Free for all! Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:01:00 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html#AdamPascal If you love the music from RENT, Adam Pascal is a must-see! The always-sold-out show includes Broadway tunes, classic rock and songs from his latest album, Me and Larry. We all know performers put on their best shows in their home towns! http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/New-York-City-Events-June-2010.html#AdamPascal Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:01:00 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Yoga-in-Central-Park.html Yoga in Central Park combines the best of the best - exercise, the ultimate quinessential NYC backdrop, a celebration of the first day of summer...and all for FREE! Does it get any better? http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/Yoga-in-Central-Park.html Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:01:00 GMT http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Sample-Sale.html#2010 Sample Sale details here: Catherine Malandrino, Leggiadro, Tory Burch http://www.nycinsiderguide.com/NYC-Sample-Sale.html#2010 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:56:14 GMT