I got my girls Yoko and Elsie from the rescue. I personally went through the adoption process with…read moreAlessandra and Michelle, both volunteers. It was an easy process and they made sure i had everything ready for the buns. Really thankful to Alessandra that helped me bonding my babies

i am all for rescues and adopting, but this organization has horrible people working with potential…read morefosters/ adopters. in the summer of 2024 i reached out to the aarr regarding two bonded rabbits the were found in a park near my residence. long story short, i began fostering the pair with the thought of adopting, but was clear that i was a student and it was a decision that had to made with my family and my own capability. throughout the year they were fostered, vivian was the woman i was in communication with about their events and care, continuously pressured and shamed me for not adopting them. i was highly uncomfortable in most of my interactions with her but never said anything due to me not liking confrontation. in retrospect i should have told her i didnt feel comfortable with her constantly asking me to adopt/ what she would do if she was me. she had no idea what was going on in my life, school, work, or stress level but repeatedly made me feel like a bad person for fostering and not adopting. last year, we had an incident. one afternoon around 9 pm i noticed my girl was acting weird and refused a treat. immediately i called vivian and told her about the baby's condition. vivian brushed me off and told me to monitor her but insisted she didn't need vet care, or if she did, then it would be out of my pocket. the next morning (i didn't sleep out of worry) i contacted vivan again saying her condition was getting worse. vivian threw the blame onto me, saying that i didn't tell her earlier so she could have taken bunny to the vet with some other rabbits she had taken earlier that day. i became frustrated, but stayed cordial and after me begging for my baby to see vet care vivian told me to uber to her house so she could take the both of us to a vet. when we got to her house, bunny and i waited in the summer heat for nearly an hour waiting for her to get ready. instead of going straight to the vet vivian insisted she was hungry and stopped at a pizza place before finally heading to the vet. at that point it was too late and bunny passed away at the vet due to liver lobe torsion. the entire trip vivian was telling me i had to pay, that surgery could cost over 2k, that bunny was my responsibility. they were still fosters, and to my knowledge i wasn't responsible for payment for their medical care especially after i was transparent and communicative about bunny's condition from the moment i noticed. i paid for everything that happened that day. $100 vet bill. $400 cremation. $30 uber. i have not received any compensation regarding this matter, despite being promised $200 and me contacting her two weeks agok, with her saying i had to be patient and requesting to remove my negative yelp review (which I did but now reuploaded due to her nasty attitude and constant bullshit). i have baby's ashes next to my desk. i think about her playful self, hungry mornings and happy binkies. she used to cuddle with me when i slept and i blame myself for her death. for one year she was with me. my baby. and she's gone because her "rescue organization" refused to take me seriously. they refused to take my concern seriously and tried to convince me she was fine. i was told i was over reacting, that it was my fault for not doing more. i wish i had just taken her to the vet myself. i hate that i waited for their approval because my waiting is what killed my baby. i'm out the love of my life and $500. i hurt every single day because of this. after her passing, i adopted her bonded pair. he is also the sweetest, shyest, silliest little baby. he binkies for his morning greens and sits by my feet when i am working. he misses his girl, as do i. so very dearly. i finished my college this year which is a reason i revisited some of my bigger financial losses to be reminded that the aarr never compensated me for their foster's care despite their foster agreement stating i am not responsible for medical expenses. i contacted vivian 2 weeks ago with her trying to downplay it and only offer me $100 but i had her text messages stating at least $200. Monday the 14 is the official 2 weeks she had promised was the latest she would pay me, so i guess i will see then. Edit: she only paid me $100 despite me sending the screenshot of her promising $200. She had the audacity to say i received over $200 in stipulations by waiving the adoption, which in her mind means she gave me nearly $200 in credit. Vivian how do you adopt a dead rabbit, a rabbit that is dead because of your fault, ignorance, selfishness, lack of care and self absorbed attitude? You want to claim I initiated veterinary care without your consent? girl you literally were the person who contacted them asking if they had time and then you called me to relay that information- I was transparent and communicative- You can be honest and say you don't want to pay me the other $100. You can stop with your bullshit and just say that, or be transparent, or any other option. horrible

Why wouldn't you give this awesome non profit 5 stars?…read more I heard about project sunshine many years ago but, I just recently joined there team of volunteers and I must say they are a great organization to volunteer for. Once you sign up to enter orientation they send you an email where to go to attend the orientation. They then teach you the basics of whats expected of you as a volunteer. They give you a free yellow shirt when you join in order to volunteer you must wear it and support the great cause. All the staff is very sweet and kind. There is no "must" volunteer a certain number of hours as its more so a volunteer when you want type of thing but there are people of all different ages, occupations and backgrounds who join together for one cause which is project sunshine's objective... providing free educational, recreational, and social programs to children and families living with medical challenges. Its an awesome non-profit organization. They send weekly newsletters about volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are the heart of the organizations so why not get involved??

My cuz and I came to the salvation army thrift store in Woodside to browse around and maybe pick up…read morea few things but maybe turned into absolutely and few things turned into plenty . Place is spacious and so much stuff on display at really cheap prices , books , clothing's, footware, homegoods , furniture, and much more and all is displayed in an organized manner which made it easy for us to move our cart around freely . Got mucho stuff and for about 150 bucks and some items look literally brand new .will be back and will donate some clothes I never wore and I got books that are taking space in my man cave and I rather donate it instead of throwing it out . 4.5 stars , one of better salvation army thrift stores that I have visited compared to previous visit elsewhere.

Discusting, you're donating furniture, and I guess, they expecting "brand new furniture" in oder…read morefor them to take it.They didn't take mine althought it was good.Dont offer donation to Salvation Army, cause they leave you hanging.

If you're sixty or older and live in NYC, signing up for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a…read moreno-brainer. It's free, and there's a bunch of stuff to do. The upper eastside facility has a fitness center, swimming pool and a variety of classes (salsa dancing, guitar lessons, tech instruction.) Some classes reflect the large community of Asian seniors including English communication skills for Mandarin speakers. But there's also advanced beginner German! Unlike Saint Peters, this center operates seven days a week. They also offer three meals a day for a voluntary contribution of $1 for breakfast, and $1.50 for lunch and dinner. The fitness center borders on adequate -- a small room with some malfunctioning equipment, and not much of it. (I look at this as an alternative to Planet Fitness whose NYC locations pale in comparison to my Planet Fitness in Ardmore, PA -- but maybe not.) When you enroll, you can participate in programs at all Lenox Hill locations. (Besides St. Peters Church, I believe there's a center in the Village.) I'm a newbie to all this -- new-ish to town, but well over sixty! -- and from what I can tell, the staff and folks who participate are friendly and come from all walks of life.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood Center is very nice. They have lots of activities and a well maintained…read morefacility. I like to visit the Farmers Market at this location weather permitting. The farmers market is open year around. This location is too far from my apartment to participate in the activities. If you live in the neighborhood I highly recommend you check the website and read these reviews to familiarize yourself with what they offer. There's something for everyone.

Recently my son had surgery at HSS. The social worker set us up with a stay at the house the night…read morebefore surgery since we do not live close to the hospital. The staff was very friendly! We took a tour to get familiar with the facility and what it has to offer to families. There are terraces to sit out and relax. The top floor has a spa and gym. Each floor has a garbage shoot and laundry machines (which have to be reserved). Family room with a library. And of course the lower lobby where the kitchen is and some play areas for the kids. Meals are generously donated and very tasty! I even saw some vegetarian options. The rooms have linens, towels, blankets. The families using the room have to clean it after wards. Supplies were provided in the bathroom and other supplies in the closet. Our stay was very comfortable and made our situation a little less stressful. Highly recommend staying at the RMH for families battling complex medical treatments for their children I'm looking forward to our next stay in a couple weeks.

Well, unfortunately I am a user of this facility as my four year old son (www.elihorn.com) has…read morestage IV neuroblastoma cancer. We came to the Ronald McDonald House in October of 2007 and have been here off and on (mostly on) for the last 11 months now. It is available to kids that have cancer and their immediate family. Honestly, we're not sure what we would have done without it. Gone broke for one thing. There is no way we could afford to stay in Manhattan for this long if it wasn't for the $35/night Ronald McDonald House. Not only that, but they have fantastic corporate sponsors, so many nights there are free dinners put on by companies like JP Morgan, Bloomberg, NBA Cares, Ernst & Young, YES, and many many more. They also have many generous donations of local events like Mets tickets, Yankees tickets, Knicks tickets, the list goes on and on. Nearly every weekend in the summer the house takes a trip to somewhere fun like the beach, Hershey Park, Dorney Park, or even something as simple as Central Park. The Ronald McDonald House is 5 blocks from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and has a free shuttle to many of the neighborhood hospitals. It is basically like having a hotel room with the amenities of a living room downstairs on the first floor, a computer lab and MEGA playroom in the basement, and a kitchen and dining room area on the second floor. Each family has access to a stove, microwave, dishes, and a drawer in a fridge and freezer. Each room has 2 single beds, a queen sized pull out couch, a TV with a DVD/VCR player, dresser drawers, a phone, a vacuum cleaner, pillows and sheets, and a bathroom. Each floor has a washer and dryer as well. Each resident is responsible for keeping their rooms clean as there is no housekeeping service for the rooms. The biggest advantage, however, is making friends with other families going through the same thing you are and having that lifetime bond. We get to share our experiences and learn from each other. The kids become great buddies and have a great time playing with each other (when they feel up to it). If you are not a supporter of the Ronald McDonald House Charity, I'd urge you to consider it. If you live near 405 E 73rd Street in Manhattan and would love to give back to the community, please consider volunteering at the house. Every night different volunteers show up to help with dinners or to simply play with the kids and we love them all.

Beautiful setting A classic. Hard to recreate A venerable club that has great ambiance and…read moreservice

Like discovering the secret platform at a London train station on your way to Harry Potter's…read moreschool, being invited into this, the third-oldest private "gentlemens'" club in America is like stepping through the looking glass into a powerfully different, alternate reality. This one is based on nineteenth century stuffiness and gentility, at least when it comes to the decor. It is precisely what you might expect the third oldest gentlemens' club in the United States to look like, replete with billiards tables, a library, and old-timey bathrooms spread out among multiple floors. Thankfully, the bathroom attendants have been dispensed with. The dining room has the same aesthetic. The kitchen, however, pumped out some first rate chow. Your correspondent's steak was expertly seasoned and prepared. The sides, while not terribly creative (which would, it must be said, be out of place here), were competently executed. The fig and parma ham appetizer, on the other hand, was creative, delightful, and attractive to behold. Service was fairly formal, but not stuffy, which was a pleasure. A great table for dinner. Of course not open to the public - seek out those who might invite you to this hidden New York City treat.

I stopped by Culture Lab on the weekend and they had free live music in their parking lot, which…read morewas a lot of fun! Great spot to just hang out and bring the fam too! They also had an exhibit on weapons inside the building, which is interesting if you are into that!

Great use of an empty parking lot and space. Fun live music and rotating exhibits. The exhibit…read moreright now is about the art of stage fighting and swords. Can't wait to come back for the Korea Fest!

I been volunteering for this organization for over ten years and they are amazing. All of the staff…read moreis super nice and always very helpful. If you are looking for a great place to volunteer or donate then don't think twice since all of the money and efforts go to a great cause.

From the owner: Our Mission We grant the wishes of children with…read morelife-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Our Vision Our vision is to grant every eligible child's wish and to help heal their spirit. Each child and each wish represent an opportunity to make our world better by making a lasting impression in the life of wish kids and their families. Your caring and dedication will inspire others just as we hope that our mission and the children we serve will continue to inspire you. Together, with every magical wish that we grant, we have the chance to bring hope, strength and joy to children in our communities. Please contact us to learn more about the many ways to get involved. We look forward to hearing from you!

Very horrible shelter location people sit in the dayroom and wait.. for what I don't know the…read moreshelter should be having beds and helping people out but they not. The shelter is big of a building and it has seem to have enough rooms to house everyone. Yet the shelter isn't helping we are not first priority I know it maybe cold. So thats the reason we don't have a bed designated yet. Overall this location deserved a 2 star because .. this is a shelter keeping people off the streets and giving a place to stay at.

This place is the worst the staff ate only there to collect a paycheck. They have you waiting…read morearound for days and weeks for something that takes 10 minutes to finish. They're not on the same page from shift to sh and will take your belongings from your locker and won't return them its a shit show and they really need to hire someone to oversee the whole entire staff

I appreciate arts and crafts stores though mainly rating 3 stars because sadly this is the only…read moreMichael's store left in Manhattan, which unfortunately means certain areas of the store can get really picked over--especially seasonal items--right before peak holidays. To some degree I understand that many retailers are tighter on inventory to reduce how much needs to be sold at deeper discounts after certain holidays are over. However this also means certain things run out and there's no selection left which could also mean lost sales, which was the case when I came to look for a couple Christmas-related products a week before Christmas and much of that section looked decimated outside of wrapping paper, kitchen/dining supplies, some decorations and wearable accessories. They were already setting up for Valentine's Day. Walking around the store, I still appreciated that this location is still around, it's been a while since I've visited so I was glad to see still a strong selection of frames, scrapbooking supplies, paints, yarns and ribbons/trimmings. They also installed more self-service checkout machines. The shopping stop wasn't altogether unfruitful in that I picked up a pack of baked goods boxes (to place home-made cookies/pastries inside before gifting to others). I hope next time to find more of what I need!

I absolute love Michaels as it has everything you could need to craft and be creative. Their…read morecoupons aren't as good nowadays as they used to be and I don't have as much time as I used to have either but I still love coming here and browsing. The store layout here is a big congested and feel the checkout area and online order area could be better designed. I placed an order online for store pickup and it was ready in less than 10 minutes after I placed the order, which was quite impressive (I couldn't go until a few days later). The pickup area is located to your left as soon as you get off the escalators. There really wasn't a shelf to get your items and your bags situated after you pick up your item and the waiting area was quite small. No one was there when I went to pick up but a line of about 5 people behind me formed as I got my item making it a bit tricky to navigate to leave the area while also trying to stuff my item into my bags. The general checkout area was quite tight as well. It's long and it's sometimes hard to see if a self checkout counter is open. Self checkout itself is pretty easy to use and I like how the machine is able to detect if the handheld scanner was properly placed back in its slot before it moves forward with checking you out. I was able to find my account easily and apply all my coupons during my transaction. The staff I asked about inventory were quite knowledgeable and were able to point me to the right aisle to get the things I needed. things were well stocked and neatly displayed as well.