Living $mart New York City

by Wroe, Craig

• ISBN13: 9780879103088
• ISBN10: 0879103086
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-28
• Publisher: Limelight Editions

Summary

New York City is proud of its Donald Trumps and Woody Allens, its Matthew Brodericks and Sammy Sosas, but the backbone of our great teeming metropolis is made up of teachers and sales reps, cashiers and consultants, actors and cab drivers, public defense lawyers and personal trainers. With these people in mind, actor/teacher and 20-year New York City veteran Criag Wroe pounded the pavement with notebook in hand, traveling all over the city comparison shopping. When he found stores that were giving people a fair break on price and product and service providers who understood the value of offering more for less, he wrote down their names, addresses, and details in his big book Living Smart: New York City - The Ultimate Insider's Guide for the Budget Savvy. The book includes several listings, such as "frugal living" websites, important/emergency phone numbers, ways to avoid health insurance scams, inexpensive yoga and meditation classes, and much more. If you have to choose between purchasing a good haircut or a good meal, then you need this book!

Table of Contents

Foreword	xv
Welcome to New York	1	(4)
Introduction,	3	(2)
Getting Settled	5	(74)
Finding a Home,	7	(12)
Banking and Credit Cards,	19	(5)
Getting Around,	24	(5)
Telephone Service,	29	(5)
Working Out,	34	(7)
Personal Appearance,	41	(9)
Legal Services,	50	(4)
Internet Service Providers,	54	(2)
Accessing the Internet If You Don't Own a Computer,	56	(2)
Cable Television,	58	(1)
Video and DVD Rental,	59	(7)
Discount Service Providers via the Internet,	66	(2)
Union Members Only Discount Programs,	68	(2)
"Frugal Living" Websites,	70	(1)
Important Municipal Phone Numbers,	71	(3)
Restrooms,	74	(5)
Staying Healthy	79	(42)
Medical,	81	(8)
Dental,	89	(2)
Chiropractic and Acupuncture,	91	(2)
Prescription Drugs and Toiletries,	93	(1)
Therapy,	94	(5)
Help Lines,	99	(1)
Yoga and Meditation,	100	(7)
Massage,	107	(2)
Alexander Technique,	109	(2)
Opticians,	111	(1)
Health Insurance,	112	(3)
Avoid Health Insurance Scams,	115	(2)
Veterinary Services and Clinics,	117	(4)
Shopping	121	(142)
Provisions,	123	(18)
Spirits, Beverages and Brews,	141	(5)
Vitamins and Supplements,	146	(4)
Clothing,	150	(15)
Shoes,	165	(5)
Handbags and Accessories,	170	(5)
Leather Goods,	175	(2)
Makeup,	177	(3)
Sunglasses,	180	(2)
Furniture,	182	(7)
Mattresses,	189	(4)
Housewares,	193	(8)
Electronics,	201	(4)
Books,	205	(10)
CDs,	215	(7)
Videos and DVDs,	222	(1)
Party Supplies,	223	(1)
Flowers and Plants,	224	(3)
Art Supplies,	227	(2)
General Merchandise Stores,	229	(8)
Sample Sales,	237	(3)
"Borrowing" Apparel from Leading Retailers,	240	(1)
Flea Markets,	241	(4)
Thrift Shops,	245	(7)
Street Fairs,	252	(1)
Outlet Stores,	253	(2)
Haggling,	255	(1)
Craigslist,	256	(2)
Freecycling,	258	(1)
Weekly Sales Listings and Discount Coupons,	259	(1)
Bargain Retail Areas,	260	(3)
All Work and No Play	263
Icons of New York,	265	(9)
Take a Hike,	274	(3)
Somewhere That's Green,	277	(10)
Museums,	287	(19)
Art Galleries,	306	(2)
Viewing Theater,	308	(13)
Viewing Film,	321	(6)
Viewing Live Television,	327	(5)
Listening to Music,	332	(17)
Viewing Opera,	349	(5)
Viewing Dance,	354	(7)
New York City Information Outlets,	361	(1)
Cultural Listings-Newspapers, Magazines, Websites,	362