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    MTA Improves OMNY Weekly Fare Cap Program

    by joeheg December 11, 2023
    by joeheg December 11, 2023

    The New York MTA is a transportation system that provides buses, subways, and commuter trains in the Greater New York area. They also manage several bridges and tunnels in New …

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    Big Changes in NYC’s Airbnb Rules Begin Tomorrow

    by SharonKurheg September 4, 2023
    by SharonKurheg September 4, 2023

    Established in 2008, Airbnb is an online marketplace for short- and long-term homestays and experiences. The company acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. Airbnb as …

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    Famed NYC Luxury Hotel Getting A New Name (& Reopening in 2026)

    by joeheg August 30, 2023
    by joeheg August 30, 2023

    There are plenty of luxurious hotels in Manhattan due to its status as the financial hub of the United States and the high number of affluent visitors. Celebrities often frequent …

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    Don’t Throw Away An Expired New York MTA MetroCard

    by joeheg August 26, 2023
    by joeheg August 26, 2023

    Let me start by saying I can’t believe this post is still relevant. I thought that by now the MetroCard would have gone the way of the dodo. However, you …

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    Hotel Review: The Grayson (Hyatt Unbound Collection), New York City

    by joeheg August 2, 2023
    by joeheg August 2, 2023

    There are seemingly endless choices when looking for a hotel in Manhattan. We were headed to New York for 2 nights and needed to be in the Theater District so …

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    NYC Plaza Hotel Management In Limbo Due To Four Seasons Dispute

    by joeheg July 18, 2023
    by joeheg July 18, 2023

    The Manhattan hotel scene is no stranger to drama. Going back to the late 1800s, the Waldorf Hotel and Astoria Hotel opened across the street from each other because of …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    MTA Proposing Major Improvement To OMNY Payment System

    by joeheg July 11, 2023
    by joeheg July 11, 2023

    The New York MTA provides local and express bus, subway, and commuter rail service in Greater New York, and operates multiple toll bridges and tunnels in New York City. The …

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    I Thought Marriott Charged Too Much For This Hotel; Now It’s A Hyatt Category 8

    by joeheg April 11, 2023
    by joeheg April 11, 2023

    In early 2019, I considered staying at The Chatwal in Manhattan. This was just before Marriott Bonvoy became a thing and we were all preparing for a massive devaluation of …

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    Why NYC’s Metrocard May Live Forever

    by joeheg April 8, 2023
    by joeheg April 8, 2023

    If you’ve ever taken the subway or LIRR to JFK Airport, you know the final leg to get to your terminal is the JFK Airtrain. The AirTrain is free if …

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    Look Out, Vegas – NYC Is Getting Into the Casino Business

    by SharonKurheg March 6, 2023
    by SharonKurheg March 6, 2023

    New York has long allowed State-run lotteries (shout out to Yolanda Vega!), betting on horse races (I remember when OTB – Off Track Betting was a thing), and certain BINGO …

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