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New York Education & Art

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Museum, Zoo, Aquarium & Garden: Learn something new in New York City by visiting a Museum, Zoo, Aquarium or Garden. If you were told that entry to some of the most sought-after places in New York City could be free or discounted, would you believe it. You better because it is true!

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New York Random Sightseeing

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Sightseeing: Just strolling through the five boroughs of New York City is a meaningful experience. Times Square is obviously a must see with its endless in-your-face entertainment and crowd experience. Another obvious must see is Central Park which offers a calmer glance of the city and, of course, the Statue of Liberty is a can’t miss.

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New York Theater Options

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Theater: When thinking about visiting the theater in New York, most people make a point to see a Broadway play. However, there are also many other opportunities in New York to enjoy the theater. The best thing you can do is plan ahead.

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  1. Free Plays in Central Park: You may stumble upon a student production in the middle of Central Park or you can pay a visit to one of the public theater performances. To score a ticket to Shakespeare in the Park, you should visit the Public Theater site and click Tickets. Note: If you chose to wait in line, bring a blanket to sit on and a fully charged cell phone or a book to read. Also, plan to arrive at least 3 hours before the evening show and, perhaps, even earlier for very popular or last showings.
  2. Cheap Broadway Tickets (Rush Tickets & Daily Lotteries): You can purchase rush tickets at certain specific times and locations. Rush tickets are discount tickets. Visit the Playbill site for more information. Another option for cheap show tickets is the daily lottery. You have to enter the lottery at a specific time each day and there is a limited number of entries. Download the TKTS and/or TodayTix App for more info.
  3. AMC in Time Square: It is one of the biggest movie theaters and there are many events held there including the New York Latino Film Festival which was presented by HBO in 2019 and was an absolute hit among attendees. To learn more, visit the NYLFF
  4. The Nitehawk Cinema: One of the most interesting dine-in theaters. A fun fact is that it was the first theater in New York City to offer table service. In September 2019, the theater honored the life of literary powerhouse Toni Morrison when it showed Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. To learn more about this independent theater in Brooklyn, visit the Nitehawk Cinema

Thoughts of Fast Food

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When I don’t bring lunch to work, I get "Fast Food." Every restaurant has healthier options on the menu and/or the restaurant allows the customer to remove unhealthy ingredients.

You control what is delivered to your office or your table. If you eat out, eat out as well as you can. If you order wings, opt for a side salad instead of fries.

Rule of thumb: add vegetables to every order and eat your vegetables first or contemporaneously.

Thoughts of Cheesecake Crusts

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A cheesecake recipe usually includes the recipe for the crust. The ingredients for the crust tend to include cookies. However, if you are making a healthier cheesecake, you should opt for a healthier crust.

It was a surprise to find a cheesecake crust recipe that did not require cookies. Because I did not have all of the ingredients on hand, I made some substitutions and created the Coconut Pecan Cheesecake Crust that is available on the THA Recipes page. It is a great recipe and a healthier alternative to the cookie based cheesecake crust. Use it and share it.