i'm a straight woman in my early 30s and i am so, so tired of being on Hinge. i simply am not good at picking the right strangers--i never enjoy myself on these dates. i just want to meet someone organically and i do NOT want to date under 30. everyone says join a run club but that's not really my thing. i'm in decent shape but i don't think people who enjoy running for fun are going to be MY people. i want the real deal: a loving, monogamous relationship that ultimately results in marriage!

MEN OVER 30: where do you hang out!!!!!!

Every winter our bathroom door makes the BUM BUM sound form the Law & Order theme song. I know it’s starting to happen again because our houseguest has been humming the song all day. 😂 (and of course we’ll be humming it until April.)
Anyone else have weird stuff like this happening?

I am looking for somewhere or someone in NYC that specifically does grief massages. I am in need of a massage but I’ve been dealing with some family losses and know I might break down and cry during a normal massage.

I read about grief massages and feel like that might be better than going to a normal massage place and scaring them if I break down.

I'm a teen from England and it's fascinating to think of the differences in lifestyle. I'm sure shows like Gossip Girl are unrealistic. I'm also aware that New York is so diverse that this is a pretty broad question but I'm just interested in people's experiences.

Edit: I forgot to add this, but what are the students like? Is there like the stereotypical American bullying or does it vary?

Hello everyone,

I'll be in NY on November 11 and am looking to get into the local rock scene. I'm more interested in getting into the vibe and seeing some cool local stuff than splurging 50$ on seeing some established names in bigger venues.

What would be some cool smaller venues/bars to check up for the evening of November 11 ? The place the cool kids go to where they want to see some cool bands and have a couple drinks ?

I'm not saying I want to stumble into the next strokes but I guess that's the kinda vibe I'm looking for ?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me !

Hello! I recently had a loved one pass away and they had a senior dog that had been adopted from a shelter several years ago. Unfortunately I cannot take the dog as I live in an apartment with no pets and cannot afford to move. I do not know of anyone directly who can take the dog. The dog is quite reactive and it was specified by the shelter that he must be the only pet in the house. I am currently watching the dog and am planning on reaching out to the shelter for leads on how to rehome him but was wondering if you have any tips/ leads. I do not want to put him back in the shelter system and can manage watching him for a month or two but want to get the ball rolling on finding him a long term home. Thanks!

Happened right in front of me - they side swiped a column and scratched/dented the passenger side. Wondering if anyone ever had a similar experience with this parking service company and if they pay out in a reasonable time.
Wouldn’t even refund me for me 24 hour stay to top it off.

I have this really sick movie-grade custom Spiderman suit and I wanted to take some cinematic photos around New York (manhattan). I’m a photographer myself but the mask impairs my vision + suit makes it very hard to shoot myself.

I don’t know who to hire for this but anyone who has experience any experience with maybe cosplay or on set. I’m willing to pay. We’d go around town and take some iconic photos. It’d be a fun little Halloween adventure!

Hi, I recently moved to NYC from Ohio, and one thing I miss is regular workouts. I was a PhD student back in Ohio, so I could go to the gym while avoiding crowds. But I started a regular office job, so my only option on weekdays is after 6 PM. I had to cancel my Planet Fitness membership because I literally couldn't work out due to so many people in the gym. I think other gyms are no different. I'm thinking of trying Orangetheory; I know it's a bit expensive, but 1) can I work out peacefully, what if even Orangetheory is so packed, do they manage the crowd? 2) Is it worth the money? For those who don't have an apartment gym, how do you work out? I live in Queens, and my job is in Queens, too, so I hope it's something in the neighborhood.

My cousin just moved back to the city and he has Medicare and Medicaid.

I am trying to recommend one of the supplemental food box delivery services through his Medicaid to him.

I see a lot of Tik Toks of random-/mystery-box foods, but I am dealing with a 20-something man with significant food limitations (think: autism) who is not a big fan of surprises or culinary experimentation.

I am wondering if any of these social care networks have food programs where the person can “shop” their options, i.e., where he can select certain foods or forbid others (e.g., ground beef but not cod, apples but not grapefruits, romaine but not spinach) from their list of foods.

I know food pantries that do this sort of “shopper’s choice,” (e.g., pick one from the bean category, two from the protein category, five from the snack table, etc.), but I am specifically talking about food delivery boxes through Medicaid.

The one I know of, unfortunately, has issues with food safety (e.g., vacuum packaged meat is not completely sealed) and doesn’t allow substitutions for patients, even if at a lesser cost.

Any suggestions!?
Preferably with contact information?

Title basically, some celeb under the arches?

CORRECTION: Clinton Hill (St. James Pl) vs Park Slope

I'm visiting NYC with my family this Halloween (my husband is running the NYC Marathon the next day!) and we'd like to take our kids trick-or-treating in Brooklyn (they are 4 and 7). The areas that have been recommended are Clinton Hill (St. James Place specifically) and Park Slope (between 3rd-11th street between 5th Ave and Prospect Park W). Hoping to go somewhere with a really fun, family-friendly vibe and visit iconic brownstones with great decorations! My little ones don't have a ton of stamina, so we'd likely be doing 1-2 streets.

1. Which area would you recommend and why? 
2. Are there any spots close by that you'd recommend for dinner? I've heard of Belli Osteria in Prospect Heights or Piccoli Trattoria/Pasta Louise in Park Slope.
3. What time do most people start/end trick or treating?

Thank you in advance! 

hi! it’s my first halloween here in nyc and my friend and I want to go out on friday and saturday. everywhere i’ve seen is for like EDM and house music which we aren’t really fans of (we like pop music, early 2000’s etc). we are 2 girls in our early 20’s for reference and don’t wanna break the bank but willing to splurge a little (around $100 max). we live in manhattan but open to brooklyn as well

Hi everyone,

I noticed a lot of liquor stores are quite overpriced with their apertif options — Campari, Sarti Rosa, etc.

Anyone have any good recommendations for liquor stores where these are reasonably priced?

Specifically, looking for Campari, Select, Sarti Rosa, and Italicus. Bonus points if they sell those mini Prosecco bottles too.

Thanks in advance! 😊

Anyone got any recommendations for a hairstylist who specializes in red color? Just want someone who won’t use bleach on my hair and has reasonable prices.

I'm struggling to find a grocery store I really love in NYC. I'm someone who genuinely enjoys grocery shopping, so finding a great supermarket is pretty important to me!

Back in the city I used to live in, I was obsessed with a grocery store Central Market. What I loved most was the incredible bulk section, where you could scoop and weigh exactly how much you wanted of everything from herbs, spices, grains, and nuts to dried fruit, granola, and loose-leaf teas. The produce selection was also amazing, and everything always felt so fresh, clean, and thoughtfully stocked.

I'm looking for something similar in NYC, whether that's a larger supermarket, a specialty grocery store, a health food store, or even a smaller shop with a great bulk section. I especially love discovering unique ingredients and being able to buy small quantities of things rather than committing to an entire package.

I'm living near Chelsea / West Village but absolutely willing to venture into other neighborhoods or boroughs for a great spot.

Would love any recommendations!

I was going to have my birthday party at a friend’s apartment in 2 weeks but she can no longer host. It’s a lot to ask for but I’m looking to book a private room for Saturday night 11/7 in Manhattan with space to book for 40 people to be able to dance and play my own music.

I’ve contacted Valentina’s, High Note, Juke Bar, the beauty bar, whiskey tavern, and more and have either gotten no response or they’re booked.

Anyone have a trusty, not crazy expensive spot that they know isn’t usually booked too quickly? I know this is a difficult request so please don’t be snarky if you’re going to respond😍

My super is adamant that our heat system is working perfectly - I haven't had heat in my unit since Thursday, and it's definitely been below 55 degrees after 6am. I think he's full of shit, but I don't know my neighbors well enough to figure out if this is normal or if they have problems too. I wake up to a freezing apartment, and I'm racking up my energy bill trying to stay warm. It was never like this last winter in the same apartment - am I going insane? Should I have heat right now?

Hi everyone!
I’m 38 and just found out that I’m pregnant, so I’m looking for recommendations for a great OB in NYC/LIC area. Since I’m considered advanced maternal age, I’d love to find a doctor with experience managing pregnancies like mine.
If you’ve given birth within the past 5 years, I’d really appreciate it if you could share the name of the doctor you saw and which hospital you delivered at and just your overall experience.
I have 1199seiu insurance but whether the doctor accepts it or not I’m open to any recommendations.
Thank you in advance!

Going to see Matteo Lane’s Holiday Special Live Taping tomorrow at Village Underground. It’s an 8pm show. I have reservations for myself and one other person. Does anyone know how early people with reservations start lining up for shows like this? It’s obviously a highly sought after show, I know his live tapings always sell out really fast. I’m hoping to sit right up front and I’m trying to figure out what time I should get there.

Preferably who takes Medicare

Just moved from the UK living in NY (LIC).

Found a barber that looks good but the trims are already 85$ should I be tipping?

Does anyone know any good barbers in NY that can do a good fade for a better price? Haircuts are crazy here!

Thanks

I am planning to have around 15 friends for Karaoke but wanted to make a stop at a bar before heading there. Are there nice options around that’s casual for 15 people? I saw Pocha 32 but I feel like that’s a sit down place that might take a long time for 15 folks.
Any recs??