9 things to know about the McKibbin Lofts
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9 things to know about the McKibbin Lofts

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The McKibbin Lofts are notorious for raging parties and laissez-faire upkeep, but one resident says the stupid cheap rent is worth it.

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Do you make more than the average retail worker?
News

Do you make more than the average retail worker?

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Open your pay stub, take a look at your hourly rate and then put yourself in some perspective: do you earn more […]

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Beware the scourge of drunk shopping
News

Beware the scourge of drunk shopping

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Drunk shopping is how you end up with three bags of chips and a cheeseburger in your purse in the morning, or […]

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Flash sales can be hazardous to your wallet
Sales & Deals

Flash sales can be hazardous to your wallet

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In cased you missed it, the Times style section had a good piece comparing flash deal sites like Ideeli and Gilt to other retail discount sites — and guess what! — the flash sales aren’t always such a bargain. Reporter Stephanie Rosenbloom compared prices on a Kate Spade tote bag, a navy dress by Decode 1.8 and Bjorn leather flats and found that the items were actually cheaper elsewhere.

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All the news, fit to your budget
Sales & Deals

All the news, fit to your budget

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Paywall, shmay wall: despite the New York Times’ surprising yet very encouraging early success with its new system where you have to actually […]

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Would you pay $90 for boxed wine?
Food & Drink

Would you pay $90 for boxed wine?

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Isn’t that like asking if you want to buy premium tickets to a bum fight? The Times today is on the tip about […]

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The Brian Williams New York Times video, annotated
News

The Brian Williams New York Times video, annotated

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Joe Scarborough hails the iPad as 2010’s big story, but NBC’s Brian Williams has a different take in this hilarious video, in which […]

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Netflix map of Brooklyn lists top movies by zip
Pointless amusement

Netflix map of Brooklyn lists top movies by zip

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If you haven’t had the chance to check out this totally rad New York Times map of Netflix queues by zip code, […]

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Ten reasons why Park Slope is a good place to be broke (even if SJP moves in)
Park Slope/ Prospect Heights

Ten reasons why Park Slope is a good place to be broke (even if SJP moves in)

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Everyone’s a-tizzy with rumors that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are moving to Park Slope with their growing brood. Yes, that […]

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Who doesn’t like free bar food? NYT readers
Carroll Gardens/ Cobble Hill

Who doesn’t like free bar food? NYT readers

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The Times’ Frugal Traveler Matt Gross (he of the best job in media) does a fun rundown this week of all the […]

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