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Ikon Pass prices for the upcoming 2026/27 season increase on April 16, 2026 – so buy now to avoid paying more later, and get new destinations and expanded access to existing ones, new lifts and terrain at participating mountains, and other perks. Also new is a fully refundable purchase option. At a Glance 2026/27 Ikon
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All these supercars and hypercars have more horsepower than you need – as much as 1,500hp – and cost as much as several million dollars, and several of them are EVs. But it’s fun to look, dream and maybe drool. Koenigsegg Regera Innovation meets insanity. The Koenigsegg Regera’s revolutionary direct-drive system delivers seamless, mind-bending acceleration
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Scam Alert: Tax season means scammers are busy with robocalls, texts, and phishing emails to steal your money. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from tax scams and other dangerous financial frauds, including identity theft. Top tip is that the IRS will not contact you directly by email, text or phone, only
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Here are a dozen-plus spots in New York City and the rest of NY State where you can enjoy acres of these blooming beauties through mid-May. Many for FREE in public parks, so you can enjoy cherry blossoms on the cheap.
Some of the most beautiful gardens on the planet are the front yards or back yards of classic and historic US hotels. They include gardens featured in films such as Citizen Kane and some designed by Frederick Law Olmstead Jr., one of the designers of New York’s Central Park.
There’s no reason to spend lots of money on travel gadgets and gear to lighten the load and keep you organized on the road. It’s easy to find free and cheap alternatives in your kitchen, bathroom, hardware store or office supply store.
Movies on the cheap – AMC is changing it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
For the fourth straight year, Mountain Collective is offering its annual multi-destination Power Pass with no price increase. That’s unlike the other two major multi-resort passes, Ikon and Epic, which have raised prices while adding additional perks. The lowest prices of the year are on sale now through April 24. While pricing holds steady, the
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As a native and lifelong New Yorker, these are my recommendations for the most reliable and affordable public transportation, car services and licensed taxis, to help you save time and money and prevent you from being scammed into paying much more than what you should be paying.
New York City is back on top of the tourism map, which means many visitors are traveling between LaGuardia, JFK and Newark Liberty airports and Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. LaGuardia Airport transportation can be as little as $3.00 per person for public transportation, $65 for a NYC taxi or as much as
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