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Fitness & Sports 5 answers • Vanessa B

I've been trying to find a gym that fits my budget in Manhattan, but I'm not sure if it's worth the cost. I'd love to hear from others about their experiences.

Services 6 answers • Britta Schmitt

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.

Health & Wellness 8 answers • Katrin Reinhardt

I'm looking for a good vet for my cat in New York. Reviews are mixed, and I want to find one that's decently priced, doesn't order unnecessary tests, and provides straightforward, honest pet care.

Services 6 answers • vanessa56vanessa56

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.

Housing 3 answers • grace

I've been at my place for 7 years and I'm tired of the old, warped kitchen cabinets and counters. I'd like to replace them with new ones, but I'm not sure if it's possible without the landlord's approval. I'm willing to contribute to the cost, but I want to know if it's worth it and if it's something I should ask my landlord about.

Health & Wellness 4 answers • Niklas Schmitt

I was sitting alone on my phone on my friends rooftop in FiDi around 5:30 today and heard some sounds above me in the gazebo. I thought it was just the wind so I ignored it. After a minute or two I looked up just in time to see something small and brown flying by. Wondering how likely it is I need to get a rabies shot now? I should have mentioned I think the sound were it flying around the top of the gazebo which is why I’m assuming it might have been rabid because it was acting strangely.

Legal & Financial 6 answers • micaelaledesmamicaelaledesma

My building recently got a new landlord and they switched to a different platform which said that I have to pay via checks. Annoying but whatever. Then I had a conversation with some of the market rate tenants and turns out that they've been paying rent online this whole time, while my account doesn't have this option. I talked to more people and turns out that the landlord doesn't accept online payments from all rent-stabilized tenants in our building. Is it legal? Is there anything we can do?

Health & Wellness 6 answers • igor

My sister has bipolar disorder and was living in New York on a student visa. She stopped taking her medication and was off it for around six months. She then suddenly blocked all of our family members on every platform and seemed to be experiencing psychosis. We contacted social services and a hospital in New York, and she was eventually admitted to the hospital. We're worried about her safety and condition, but we're also overseas and unable to bring her home.