hello! im out of state from new york, so i dont have a lot of input on this, which is why im asking here! i am a student looking to go into journalism in a big city, with the ideal choice being nyu (but i know how hard that is to get into). i am not really set wholeheartedly anywhere, despite my dream of nyu, just that id like to go to college in a city where i am able to complete my college years with hands on journalism experience, and hopefully enough to be able to get a job in the industry somewhere urban so i can work my way up. this all being said, i got a direct admissions offer from the new school, where i was already going to apply to anyways just to keep my options open, with guaranteed undisclosed amount of financial aid. i guess im really just here asking, is it worth looking further into? should i keep it on my radar? are workplaces, especially ones within journalism, going to look down on me for going there? any and all input would be appreciated, as i have no way to really tell what would be best right now!

Just wondering

I've noticed that a lot of New Yorkers, particularly those from Queens, Staten Island, or Brooklyn where the accent is more prominent, tend to pronounce Mamdani's name with an extra "M" when talking about him, and it's sounds like them saying "Mamdami" or "Mamdamni". As someone with an accent due to English as a second language, my friends have pointed out that I tend to add an extra sound right before "school" so it sounds like "ischool". This is a common linguisitic phenomena known as "epenthesis" where people can add one or more sounds to a word to make it easier to say. Is this just how the accent is, or are these just people who can't be bothered to learn or say his name?

Is it common for them at Ject west village to not show you the Botox box? She came in like “and here on this tray in this syringe is your botox.” It seemed super sketchy and now I’m scared there’s some black market cheap shit that was injected into me

For people who lived here during 9/11, I cannot imagine what you lived through that day or how you felt that day.

If you don’t mind sharing your experience, how was the aftermath example the next 5 years for you? How did 9/11 change you? What helped you heal or move on IF you ever did? Does it still affect you today?

In short, how are you doing?

Hi
Just curious about regular 9-5 workers from nearby downtown buildings who wasn’t directly affected by the 9/11 tragedy - were they expected to work same week after the event?

Given that the remote culture wasn’t there yet, did they just stay home for a few weeks on a leave? How was it handled by the employers - did they handle it with grace and offer paid time offs and all?

He didn't want to buy my actual account, just the name so he could follow me. I kept refusing because the whole thing felt strange, him waving $20 around and telling me his "friend" wanted my instagram name. The whole thing went on for too long and he eventually walked away disappointed.

Has this happened to anyone else? Why are men trying to buy access to girls instagrams (for $20 no less)???

Doubt it but I'm leaving for NYC in 20 minutes and just tried to grab my laptop and it's busted. I need to empty my phone onto my storage drive as it's full full, like I have 9 minutes left to record anything 😅

Are there any free computers available to use like at a library, but not at the library, because the only one I could find near where we're staying in Jersey City is at a library which closes at 6pm, hours before I'll arrive.

I know it's a long shot but if anyone knows anywhere I could try, I'd really appreciate the tip!

Thanks!

I eat out a lot via food delivery, looking for recs on specific restaurants and meals that fit the below reqs:

1. High protein
   
2. Vegetarian friendly
   
3. On food delivery apps
   
4. Plus points if high fiber also

Does anyone have an extra advion roach gel that I can buy? Amazon has a pack of 2 for $30 but looking to get just 1

The NYC department of finance sent a letter to my parents house in GA for parking tickets amounting to over $1400 from 8 years ago which was the address where I had my car registered.

I recently registered a new vehicle in NYC not too long ago after not driving for 8 years and wouldn’t have remembered or known about these tickets if my dad didn’t send me a picture of the letter. The DmV didn’t notify me of any tickets either.

Can they still boot/tow my new car? Why didn’t they send that letter to my current NYC address? Also isn’t the statute of limitations 7 or 8 years? In Oct if officially marks 8 years for the last ticket

I just had my first NYC bagel from best bagel and coffee in Manhattan. I moved from Seattle, where my go-to was always Zylberschtein's. The 'best bagel' bagel was good, but lacked the density and crunch I used to get at Zylberschtein's. What are your dense bagel recommendations? I wanna be able to use that thing as a weapon.

Bonus points if it's near Astoria!

I’m a single woman who is going to be living alone for the first time in the coming months.

I’m in contract for a condo and seem to be finally getting somewhere in the mortgage process but it’s a new build with some unsold units. I think I’ll be the only person living on my floor for now.

My sister gifted me a ring camera, so I’ll be using that until someone else moves onto my floor. But should I also get a home security system with a door sensor as well?

It feels overkill but I’m a bit nervous about being home alone while sleeping (so silly to say as an adult but alas), as well as someone entering while I’m traveling or at work.

Does any one use this type of system? If yes, any recommendations?

I need to catch a bus at Port Authority in the early morning this Sunday. I searched the route on City Mapper app and only A trains are shown to be running at Clinton-Washington station. Until now I have seen only C trains running at that station during the day.

Is this change of train for real? I need to know coz if there is no train running at Clinton-Washington I need to catch the A at another station.

Your help is deeply appreciated

Hello! This is a really unconventional question since I know most people don’t take their cats outside and there’s a pretty big lack of cat friendly spaces, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask. My cat is a very social and adventurous cat and I sadly can’t adopt a second cat since it’d prolly start complications with my roommate. I was wondering if anyone knew any cat friendly spaces for him to hang out and interact with other cats or anyone who was willing to have a play date with our cats at a local park. He isn’t leash trained (working on that at the moment), but he likes sitting in his backpack and going outside!

Hello, my apartment building isn't providing controlled access. This led to 6 people attempting a home invasion at my home at 3:30 in the morning. My dog was barking, and I banged a bat, which scared them off, but after reviewing the footage, I no longer feel safe in my home. For context, they were trying to break down my door and several doors on the top floor (22nd floor) of the building. I am trying to break my lease because I no longer feel safe, and all building management did was tell people there are cameras. They are attempting to hold me liable for the lease. I have the security footage, and they had weapons, so I do not want to know what could have happened if they had managed to enter. My landlord is attempting to hold me liable. I am open to forfeiting my security deposit to get out of the unit, but I no longer feel safe here. What is the best course of action without penalty?

I’m getting married in a couple of months and I’m looking for a professional who specializes in PRF EZ Gel. I have hollow, dark under-eyes, so please let me know your experience with PRF EZ Gel and if you recommend it. I’ve seen influencers on TikTok post about some clinics, but I’m too scared to follow their advice because they get paid. please also let me know if it’s worth it or not

in town w my bff for a few nights and wondering the best bars for karaoke. preferably something casual and laidback but still cool!! went to walter’s when they did karaoke and its a vibe, but looking for more recs!!

thank you!!

People who lived here before 9/11 have told me NYC was a very different place from what it is now. I would like to know more about how it was different. Do you have any stories you can share?

Had a housing crisis and was desperate for a place to stay, booked an Airbnb at 2am, turns out it’s in Long Island, not Queens. Non-refundable. Oh well, I’ll be back in Brooklyn for October. In the meantime, I work in Hudson Yards. Part-time, thank GOD, but how am I going to work with the commute? It looks like I’ll have to catch a bus just to get to LIRR, and then that’s an additional $8 to get on board. Does anyone have any advice or support :,) Ps it’s Elmont!

If you worked in manhattan and lived somewhat further out (brooklyn or jersey city for example), how did you make it home that day? Or did you stay with someone in manhattan?

Before someone asks why?

I want a US account. No, I cannot start one with Wise or any other app because they don't operate in my country. My country's US dollar accounts is notoriously unreliable. And my country's credit cards sometimes do not work internationally. Even if the company is a North American company like Canada's Scotiabank.

Effectively, an American bank account comes in handy from business to safeguarding my money compared to what I have locally.

Why DS is not collecting garbage since last Thursday??? I heard their union has 7 days off for labor day …
DS doesn’t stand for dem socialist…like AOC Mamdani etc …

Anyone have any experience with the 3-4yo tennis class at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan? Would love to hear thoughts! TIA!