New York Q&A

My friend is flying out of Newark and needs a ride from Manhattan with his baby. He won't be driving himself, so we need a cab or private driver with a baby seat. We've heard of Uber with infant car seats, but we're not sure if they operate at Newark airport.

I've been dealing with a mouse problem in my apartment since April. It was slow at first catching 1-2 in the first few months but since then I'm up to 11. I've had the building exterminator come in only to put traps and not seal the areas.

I recently experienced extreme abdominal pain and had to call 911 multiple times before an ambulance arrived. The first two calls were ignored, and it wasn't until the third call, when my partner was screaming in the background, that they finally responded. I've lost faith in the city's emergency response system. Was this a normal response time, or is this just how it is in the city?

I'm planning a long stay in New York, currently living in Argentina, and I'm looking for stylish clothing options. I've noticed the quality and style of New Yorkers' outfits, but I'm not familiar with the local stores or brands. I'm tired of shopping at Kohl's and want to find affordable, high-quality clothing options in the city.

I'm a New Yorker who's been noticing a certain sweet perfume everywhere in the city lately. It's driving me insane because I can smell it on almost every young person in the subway.

I'm a software worker who's been living in New York since 2018, and I've been using my OMNY card to pay for public transportation. I'm concerned about being stopped by MTA police for not having proof of payment, especially since I've never seen this happen before on a bus, and I'm wondering if it's a new policy or a random occurrence.

I've noticed that a lot of the MTA's retail space is empty, including newsstands and new retail space in LIRR Grand Central. I'm wondering why they don't lower the rent until people take the spaces, or if they don't want to do that, why they keep including it in new projects.

I've been trying to see what cafes offer coffee flights in NYC. Any ideas? Looking to try different seasonal drinks ideally

I work from home, and need a better chair, but the last time I ordered one online, it ended up really messing with my back.

I'm tired of seeing ConEd ads on TV when I'm paying my electric bill. It seems like they're wasting my money on unnecessary commercials.

My friend's jaw is wired shut and they can only eat thin liquids. We want to take them out to eat since they haven't left the house in weeks since the surgery. We found Springbone that has some broths, but are there other places in Manhattan that have thinner soups and dishes?

We're designing a hypothetical affordable housing complex on 388 Hudson st site, deviating from the original Herzog and de Muron “Hudson Mosaic” project. We're wondering what the community feels the area is lacking, what it needs and what community facilities or programs they would like to see on the site.

I'm tired of having to walk up and down stairs just to refill my OMNY card before I can take the bus. Can't they just have ticket machines like the subway outside at the bus stops?

I normally walk into Porto Rico and grab some beans on a Saturday, but today there was a line out the door and I'm not sure what's going on.

I'm a veterinarian who works in NYC and I've noticed that people often get confused about the rules here. I'm looking for information on whether it's safe to swim in the East River, specifically considering the pollution levels and any recent improvements.

We're looking for some suggestions for seeing fall colors this weekend with our 3 year old toddler. We're open to driving 1-2 hours each way and would love a small hike too!

I'm a remote worker looking for a new place to live in NYC, considering an area around 125/ Malcolm X with nearby Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, but my roommate is concerned about safety.

I saw a mom today in my building leave two children with the doorman, saying she was just going on a quick dash to the grocery store, which is a 10-minute walk away. It seems unsafe, but maybe I'm overthinking it.

I'm a veterinarian in NYC and I'm trying to find a way to increase my income to qualify for more apartments through Housing Connect. I recently changed jobs and now my income puts me in a weird spot with the AMI categories.

I travel to the UK often for work and love a 'Tesco meal deal': a sandwich, a healthy snack, and a drink for under $8. Is there anywhere in NYC that offers something similar?