New York Q&A

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 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 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?

Services 3d 23h ago 5 answers • vanessa56

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 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.

Services 6d 4h ago 3 answers • Jared V

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.

Services 6d 18h ago 3 answers • vanessa56

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.

Services 1w ago 5 answers • micaelaledesma

I recently visited the PetSmart in NoMad and was unsettled by a customer who was bothering one of the adoptable cats.

I visited the Queens ACC on Sunday and was turned away by someone who kept telling me 'there's a system, you need to follow the system' but wouldn't explain anything. I asked other volunteers but they all seemed really timid and kept directing me back to the guy who wouldn't explain anything so we ended up just leaving even though we drove almost an hour to get there. We're looking for a young cat but not a kitten, and we have a toddler who is respectful but makes things slightly more difficult. Can someone tell me how it works to go to the ACC to adopt?

I'm looking to buy 20 window guards for my home and the prices at Home Depot are too high. I'm hoping to find a local hardware store that can offer a better deal.

Services 1w ago 7 answers • micaelaledesma

I came home to find small signs posted on neighbors' doors, as well as closed, hallway fire doors, asking people to cut out the excessive burning of incense in their apartment. I'm assuming that it would have to be outlined in a tenant's lease. We're RS and I'm pretty sure that I know which neighbor put up the small signs and they're RS as well.

Services 2w ago 5 answers • micaelaledesma

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 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.

Services 3w ago 5 answers • vanessa562

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've been laid off for a while from my full-time job and want to find something part-time to get by. I spoke to a barista the other day and they told me its super competitive in the city and usually require someone with 2-3 years experience. The thing is I don't have any part-time experience to add to my resume like barista/bartending/etc. What other jobs could I consider? I am guessing employers don't want to hire someone who previously did office work. My only part-time experience is from 10+ years ago where I worked as a cashier.

Services 4w ago 6 answers • vanessa56

I'm an electrician who's been in NYC for 3 years, and I often work with people who are new to the city. I'm looking for a liquor or beer superstore where I can buy in bulk at a good price, similar to Bevmo or Total Wine and More on the west coast or Binny's in Chicago.

With how expensive NYC has gotten, I'm wondering if hobosexuality is becoming more common, especially with people being out of work, which isn't exactly unusual in this economy.

I'm planning to sell some furniture and household items when I move to NYC. I'm considering selling them in Philadelphia before I move or bringing them with me and selling in NYC. I'd like to know if people in NYC buy things from Facebook Marketplace and if it's a popular option.