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A free & cheap Governors Island summer
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A free & cheap Governors Island summer

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  It served as an army base for 200 years following the Revolutionary War — now the only battles are over picnic […]

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Hear ye, hear ye: Shakespeare in the Playground returns!
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Hear ye, hear ye: Shakespeare in the Playground returns!

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If you have a kid, feel like one, or just enjoy good theater, catch one of Shakespeare’s best in your own backyard […]

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Sites where you can actually find a job
Careers

Sites where you can actually find a job

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“What’s my occupation?” the innocent little jury duty card asks me. I want to put down “professional job hunter,” because that’s what […]

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How much do YOU tip food delivery people?
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How much do YOU tip food delivery people?

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When you dine out or give in to the desperate necessity of delivery, it means you’re going to be spending extra hard-earned […]

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The Sixpoint poster design contest is back!
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The Sixpoint poster design contest is back!

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If you’re feeling a little in touch with your artistic side after a few Sweet Actions, you’re not the only one. Presumably […]

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Sweatin’ to the not-so-oldies: free 80s aerobics classes
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Sweatin’ to the not-so-oldies: free 80s aerobics classes

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I always wondered where it was still acceptable to tease your hair a foot high and rock some lace gloves —and the […]

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Craigslist freebie of the day: Are you gonna eat my cake?
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Craigslist freebie of the day: Are you gonna eat my cake?

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“Free” and “cake” are each wonderful words themselves, but if you put them together, BAM. FREE CAKE, FREE CAKE! You may be […]

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Free NYC museum days, all in one place
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Free NYC museum days, all in one place

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Culture is part of the reason we love Brooklyn, but it often comes at a premium: steep entrance fees in the city […]

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Tested: avocado, beer, olive oil and yogurt hair masques
Health and Beauty

Tested: avocado, beer, olive oil and yogurt hair masques

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A few weeks ago, I noticed that my hair was looking like a dirty rag. Whether Seasonal Affective Disorder was taking its […]

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Are you wasting money on rock salt?
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Are you wasting money on rock salt?

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Slogging through round II of the Snowpocalypse — and the unplowed remnants of round I —  will probably make you sick of dancing […]

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