New York Q&A

I'm looking to take a picture of a bench in Central Park with an interesting inscription. It says 'WHEN SHE MISSED THE EAST COAST FALL, HE GATHERED LEAVES IN CENTRAL PARK, AND MAILED THEM TO HER IN A BOX. GDS & LTS'. I'd love to find it and take a photo.

I'm trying to find an individual therapist in the city who takes commercial insurance (Aetna/Cigna/United) but it feels impossible lately. Psychology Today directories are full of people who either don't respond, aren't taking new clients, or charge $250 out of pocket.

I've been dealing with fibromyalgia, suspected autoimmune disease, and debilitating depression and ADHD lately, and I'm struggling to deep clean my automatic litter box, which my roommates aren't comfortable with using the bathtub for.

I found a gorgeous white racing pigeon in Brooklyn. He's banded but no numbers, just a name. I'm not sure if he's tired or injured, and we have a feral cat colony. The Wildlife Center of Brooklyn (WBF) cannot take tagged pigeons. I have him in a box in the bathroom to rest with water and seed. It's raining until Sunday.

I was getting on an MTA bus in Queens and the driver accelerated suddenly, causing me to fall and injure my back. I've been to urgent care and they've prescribed medication, but I'm still in a lot of pain. I'm wondering if it's worth pursuing a lawsuit against the MTA.

I will be entering a shelter in NYC this week coming. My current home in Atlanta (staying with family) had ended. I have my passport, SS card, and birth certificate.

I'm a veterinarian in New York and I often have clients who are new to the city. They ask me about the typical work hours of corporate jobs in the city. Can you tell me when you usually arrive and leave your office?

I'm a 22-year-old woman looking for a Master's program in Art History in New York. I want to work in galleries and eventually manage or own one someday. I'm also an artist.

I'm looking at the voting sticker and I think it's really ugly. I'm curious about who decides what it looks like and how often it's changed?

I'm a remote worker who uses my car to haul things across boroughs. I keep getting ticketed despite paying for street parking on the ParkNYC app. I'm in dispute limbo with a couple of other tickets and don't have time to go to court every time this happens. What can I do to stop getting ticketed?

I used to see them all the time in the city during the 2000s/2010s. They'd cheerfully sing and chant in subway stations, and it felt uniquely quirky. I kind of miss seeing a little bit of colorful celebration in bleak subway hubs.

I was dropping off up family at JFK today and ended up getting a ticket for briefly stopping on the side of the road. Our flight had been delayed and rescheduled, so I pulled over for a minute to check my phone. There were 3 cars in front of me that were also stopped, so I assumed it was some kind of waiting area or cell phone lot. An NYPD officer pulled up behind me and asked if it was an emergency. I explained that we were waiting for our flight and checking the updated information. He pointed to a sign saying stopping was only allowed for emergencies and gave me a summons for 'Not Obeying Signs.'

I'm looking for a specific Thai inhaler, the green bottle, and I'm in Manhattan.

I'm registered to vote but my identity hasn't been verified yet, so I have to show ID. I don't have a state ID or a passport.

I'm in Midtown and need a physical copy of the New York Times for November 2, 2026. I've already checked three newsstands in the area, but they're all out.

I've been running in NYC for years and have been considering joining a NYRR event, but I'm not sure if it's worth the cost. I've heard they can be crowded and expensive, but I've also heard they're a great experience. Can anyone share their thoughts on whether NYRR events are worth it?

Our children's program, Christ the King Community Daycare and Preschool, is located in Middle Village, Queens on the Christ the King High School campus. This week, families were informed that, after 30 years, the director intends to retire and close the daycare and preschool program effective July 1. Christ the King High School has since announced on Instagram that, following the director's decision, its Board began discussions with Middle Village Prep charter school regarding expansion into the space.

My friends and I want to go to events like lectures on tap but the tickets are $40, which is too expensive for us. We're looking for cheaper or free events like this.

I'm an electrician who's used to separate checks in Canada, but in NYC, it's common for one person to pay and then others Venmo them a split. This often ends up with me paying more since I don't order as much or drink.

I've been watching the parade on YouTube TV and it seems quieter than I remember it being in the past. I'm not sure if it's just because it's early in the evening or if there's something else going on.