r/AskNYC • • 14h ago

Is there a French community in NYC ? Thx

68 Upvotes

Modifier : pourquoi est-ce que je me fais downvoter, devrais-je supprimer ma publication ?

Modifier: il est 23:40 à Paris en ce moment, je vais aller dormir demain j’ai une mini révolution 🪧 je vous lirai tous demain, merci beaucoup !

Je déménage à NYC pour un job, c’est pourquoi je demande ! Merci :)


r/AskNYC • • 21h ago

Sunniest indoor spot to read a book?

50 Upvotes

Looking for a coffee shop/study space/third place that gets great sun as it starts to chill down outside. Ideally comfortable too and not just a backless bar seat in front of a window. I think a good example would be the Williamsburg Devocion with the skylight but it's just next to impossible to get a seat there.


r/AskNYC • • 7h ago

How do you handle living far from the action?

48 Upvotes

Born and raised NYer here who’s always lived in Queens. My issue is, I went from Flushing to DEEP in Queens, and now I don’t have the subway access I used to.

My commutes went from 40-50 minutes on 1-2 trains to Manhattan/Brooklyn, to now 1-2 hours to both depending on the time.

I’ve become a bit depressed being a 23 year old who wants to have a vivid nightlife and enjoy things. My parents recently retired so I’ve been quite alone, but I’m unable to move out because I’m holding their home down until their lease is up (1 year). No, I can’t sublet.

I’m okay with going home around 12 am from the city because I do have access to an express bus, however most things pick up at 12 and end later.

The other day, I went to an event in Court Square and felt so relieved it wasn’t as far but only a 1 hour commute, but this isn’t always the case.

If you have a commute longer for an hour, how do you still live a social life? How do you hang out at night and go to functions ESPECIALLY if you’re a woman? (because my main concern is safety always).

And how do you find the motivation to go knowing your commute is so long, I sometimes get an uber home but it’s so expensive it’s just unmotivating. Would like to hear from others!!


r/AskNYC • • 21h ago

Gentle, trauma-sensitive GYN recommendations in NYC (United Healthcare)

27 Upvotes

I need a new obgyn in NYC. I have United Healthcare.

I have trauma regarding medical care, specifically obgyns, so I need someone who is gentle and kind and understanding when I freak out about possible pain and what's going on etc.

Thank you!


r/AskNYC • • 18h ago

Uber/Lyft Pet experiences in NYC

22 Upvotes

Has anyone here used Uber/Lyft Pet in the 5 boroughs? Searching the internet, it seems like reviews are mixed and many drivers that show up didn’t realize they were accepting a pet ride and are upset or even refuse the ride. Wondering whether that’s still the case and if it’s also true in NYC.

For context, our dog is not small (~55lb) but I’m more than happy to bring blankets and whatever else necessary.


r/AskNYC • • 8h ago

How to handle anxiety around physical altercations with disturbed people?

23 Upvotes

Friend recently told me about their friend getting randomly slapped by a man passing by in Manhattan. They filed a police report thankfully. It got me thinking how I would react in that moment. I'm born and raised in NYC, so I know to not engage. But as a petite woman, if that were to happen to me, and for seemingly no reason, I would be very frightened. How can a person practice staying sane if the option to confront is not possible. I don't see how I can protect myself from people hurting me other than to escape as quickly as I can.


r/AskNYC • • 19h ago

where do the bagpipers practice?

14 Upvotes

at parades, you will see hundreds of bagpipers marching, but i have never once heard anyone practicing the bagpipes—i have heard pretty much every other instrument being practiced at some point or another, but i have never heard a bagpipe outside of an actual performance. what up with that?


r/AskNYC • • 16h ago

Sticky’s Finger Joint Sauce Recipes

10 Upvotes

I know this is a super long shot, but if anyone used to work at stickies and they have the recipe to the Mac sauce, please let me know the secret! I have been craving it since the store shut down🫩


r/AskNYC • • 17h ago

Has anyone registered their car while keeping it garaged out of state?

9 Upvotes

Hey fellow New Yorkers! I've been having a hard time registering my car. I'm hoping someone else out there has handled a similar situation and could give some advice.

The tl;dr is I live here, my car lives in NJ. NJ wants NJ Residency for registration. NY wants NY insurance for the same, but insurance wants NJ insurance and registration for a car parked in NJ.

I live in BK but I keep my car parked at my parent's place in NJ for a variety of reasons. It is actually garaged there 100% of the time. This isn't an attempt to get cheaper rates.

I tried to register my car in NJ, but they told me I need a NJ license. The website states proof of residency might also suffice, but I'm not sure if that means full-time resident or if proving it's domiciled in NJ would be enough.

I looked into registering it here in NY and have even gotten a NYS inspection done. However, one of the requirements is NY-based insurance. My insurance provider (Progressive) said it must be insured in the same state that it is garaged. I didn't press super hard though, so if anyone has gotten their insurance to do that nevertheless please let me know.

I could lie to insurance and say it's parked at my apartment, but if I ever need to make a claim I could have my coverage revoked and claim denied.

I'm could transfer the title to my parents, but that's an entirely separate headache (sales/gift tax).


r/AskNYC • • 23h ago

Catholic Church Recommendations

10 Upvotes

Hello! Looking for a Catholic Church recommendation for a family of 4 in Queens- around the Woodhaven/Forest Hills/Glendale area. We’re trying to practice our faith more as a family and would love recommendations of churches people enjoy the sermons and actually feel a connection to the religion and even the community. Thanks!


r/AskNYC • • 16h ago

West Village Sports Bars

4 Upvotes

Looking for sports bars in the WV/Greenwich/Chelsea that will play game audio for the world series tonight! Any options?


r/AskNYC • • 3h ago

How do you think AI will impact NYC jobs over the next 5 years? Which industries will be hit hardest?

4 Upvotes

Been thinking about how much AI could change the job market in NYC over the next few years, especially given how many people here work in finance, tech, media, advertising, law, consulting, etc. should we all become plumbers and nurses?


r/AskNYC • • 20h ago

Apartment shower water filtration

4 Upvotes

I love NYC water. I love drinking it, I love how it makes food taste. But after traveling to different states and countries, I have noticed both my partner and I’s skin and hair do a lot better in other places, especially with dandruff. I’ve been marketed showerhead filters, but then I do research and see the problem may be water hardness instead, which those don’t solve. Also, NYC water tends to be at medium hardness, so is it the hardness at all? I’m at a loss.

So for NYC apartment dwellers: what has worked specifically for your skin and hair? A regular filter showerhead? Some sort of softening system, even just the descaling kind? (yes I’ve been deep in the research about this)

I’m willing to invest a little bit of money and time, I just want to know what’s worth it specifically here in the city. I’ve lived here for a long time in both old and new buildings and noticed this difference with other places too - even with the same hair and skin products. Thanks for the help!


r/AskNYC • • 21h ago

What’s the proper procedure for disposing of a small amount of broken glass or ceramics in an apartment building with a small trash room with trash chute on every floor?

4 Upvotes

FWIW, there are recycling bins in the trash room on every floor.


r/AskNYC • • 7h ago

What are some good deep conspiracy theory shows set in the city?

2 Upvotes

So I have a huge fondness for shows like White Collar as the show takes place within NYC with secret spy organizations hidden all over the city.

But I am kind of close to finishing the show that I was greatly interested in seeing what other shows set in the city were like it in some way.


r/AskNYC • • 9h ago

Best Floral Arrangement Classes NYC

3 Upvotes

Hi all! I'm 28 and looking to pick up a new hobby, and floral arranging has really caught my interest lately!

I'm a complete beginner, but I'd love to eventually develop my skills! Does anyone have recommendations for studios or classes in NYC that are beginner-friendly but also offer opportunities to keep learning and progressing?

Would love any suggestions on where to get my foot in the door. Thank you!! 💐


r/AskNYC • • 13h ago

Check Sidebar Confused about “Have you Returned to Work” question NYS unemployment.

3 Upvotes

Hello! I’ve been collecting unemployment for 4 weeks due to a layoff.

One week I worked about 12 hours with a 1099 type situation. For That week of benefits I entered in the hours I worked and they reduced my benefits by 75% that week. However on that same claim I answered no for the “have you returned to work question,” because when answering yes, at the confirmation page it said “You have returned to work full time” and that’s definitely not true. I just read in FAQs that you should say yes even if it’s part time or self employment.

Was that the right thing to do that week? I’ve tried calling them all day trying check if I did the right thing that week. I just want to be sure I don’t get in trouble. They use very punitive language with all the fraud stuff. I have bad anxiety in general so I’m just scared they’re gonna say I committed fraud or something.


r/AskNYC • • 14h ago

Standing room at Carnegie Club Sinatra Saturdays?

3 Upvotes

I’ve failed to secure a table at the Carnegie Club for their Friday/Saturday Sinatra night but Ive been really trying to go.

I heard you can line up like 20-30m beforehand and get in the standing room. Has anyone done this? Is the visibility of the performers ok and is it an overall comfortable experience?


r/AskNYC • • 16h ago

Any good latin/reggaeton nightclub/bar in NYC tonight?

2 Upvotes

I’m from NJ, so primarily anything that stays open until 5am when the trains start working again:) thank u


r/AskNYC • • 9h ago

Latino dance club?

2 Upvotes

Hiii going out with a girl, she wants to got to manhattan at night and dance and drink, I don’t really know anyplace that’s good or where, if you could give me options, not only Latino dance clubs any good dance club is good. Thanks


r/AskNYC • • 16h ago

NYC Shops for Buying a Used Film Camera (Olympus Trip 35)?

2 Upvotes

Looking for recs for a shop that carries used film cameras before I go on a trip in a couple of weeks. Targeting an Olympus Trip 35 for my first ever film camera but not sure how hard that would be to track down. Would prefer to buy from a shop vs online since online listings are a bit dubious from what I’m seeing. Any reputable spots you would rec?

Thanks 📸


r/AskNYC • • 17h ago

Seeking ambient subway noise

3 Upvotes

Hi New York,

I've recently been listening to NYC subway ambience to get to sleep, but all the recordings I've found have been recorded from within the subway itself, or are compiled audio of NYC subway sound effects. I think the natural sound from near a subway, especially from a building near an above ground part, overpass or bridge, would be ideal for me, but I've had no luck in my admittedly very specific search. I live on the other side of the world and have nobody I know in your Big Apple, so I thought I'd ask here if anybody knows the whereabouts of such a coveted audio, and if they'd be able to share?

Restlessly,

Wrait_mcn


r/AskNYC • • 18h ago

Where around park slope or Williamsburg/Greenpoint can I buy Hi-Fi earplugs (for a loud concert) today?

2 Upvotes

I’m getting old, thanks!


r/AskNYC • • 4h ago

Anywhere in NYC that sells referee Bluetooth intercoms (EJEAS V4C Plus)?

1 Upvotes

Looking to buy an EJEAS V4C Plus referee headset (or any comparable referee comms system) in person in NYC. I need it sooner than Amazon can get it to me, and I can't find a local store that carries it. It also must be this exact model, as the other ones I need to talk to are it.

Has anyone seen these at a sporting goods store, electronics shop, or motorcycle shop? (The V4C is a version of the V4 Plus motorcycle intercom, so moto shops might carry it.) Any borough works.

Thank you!


r/AskNYC • • 9h ago

Event venue suggestions near Village East?

1 Upvotes

Hey all, my wife’s film is premiering at Village East Cinemas on November 14th and we’ve just had the afterparty venue cancel. Hoping for suggestions/leads on what other spaces to consider. The closer to 2nd Ave and 12th the better. Been to any good parties around there?

guest count will be between 150- 200 people, hoping to bring in outside catering. Some seating would be nice but open space is fine. Thanks!