228 bushwick ave brooklyn ny

1 of around 20 people lucky enough see Matt tonight. Simply amazing.

More coming if Reddit doesn’t keep giving me trouble uploading..

Hello people,
As a college student, I initially thought I couldn’t afford it. Rent in New York is prohibitively expensive, the price of food is triple the amount I would have paid back home, and my NYU tuition bill put a nice $50,000 dent in my wallet each year. However, I was meticulous with my saving, and as a graduating senior, I have a few tips to share about saving money as a student in New York.
Look for affordable housing
Living in Manhattan or downtown Brooklyn may seem glamorous, but it can burn a hole in your pocket. If your college is in Manhattan, consider living in Queens, Brooklyn, or Jersey City to save money. If you’re attending a college in Brooklyn, look for places like Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, or Coney Island. Sure, you’ll have to travel an extra 30 minutes every day, but it’s worth it. And try to find apartments without broker fees. It can save you almost $500–$1000. And also, use Zillow.
Another tip is to look for sublets or hunt for people looking for roommates in Facebook and WhatsApp groups. This way, you can talk to the people you’ll be living with and save on guarantor fees. Guarantor companies charge around 1 month’s rent in order to insure you.
List of Affordable and safest neighborhoods in NYC (that i know):

1. Bay Ridge(Brooklyn)
2. Dyker heights(Brooklyn)
3. Journal Square(Jersey City)
4. Rego Park(Queens)
5. Forest Hills(Queens)
6. Jackson Heights(Queens)

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https://nyc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebaindex.html?appid=8153f961507040de8dbf9a53145f18c4
Waive your college health insurance
Saving over $4,000 per year sounds too good to be true, right? But trust me, it’s possible. You just need to know the right information. My wonderful friend, Sai, introduced me to a free health plan from a company called Kimber Health during class. Since I was hardly paying attention anyway, I filled out my application on the spot. At first, I was skeptical, but two weeks later, I received my insurance card backed by UnitedHealthcare. And just like that, I waived my NYU insurance, and my roommates and I saved almost $15,000, which we used for our trip to Puerto Rico. Yeah, it was alright!
Useful links:
Here's the link. The application process should be 5 mins and they should get you onboard in 4-7 days:
https://kimberhealth.com/application/2310
$0 health insurance for New Yorkers?
That’s right!
https://medium.com/@kimberhealth/0-healthcare-shouldnt-be-unbelievable-63d89ab6c325
Won’t the Essential Plan affect my immigration status?
Nope!
https://medium.com/@kimberhealth/wont-the-essential-plan-affect-my-immigration-status-ec9eeb0569b
NYC Gov site:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/ochia/find-what-fits/immigrants.page
Cook at home
NYC is notorious for its expensive food prices. I mean, who wants to pay $20 for a sandwich? The best way to save money on food every day is to cook at home. I know it’s tough as a student, but you can take turns cooking with your roommates or preparing food in advance for a couple of days. You can also make instant lunch, like a chicken salad. And say no to Uber Eats. Trust me, your wallet will thank you.
Take advantage of discounted Metro cards and Museum visits
Saving money in NYC can feel like a never-ending battle. But don’t worry, there are ways to make it easier. One of them is using Fair Fares NYC, a program that offers discounted metro cards to eligible New Yorkers. Thanks to my friend Sai, who introduced us to this program, my roommates and I save upwards of $60 per month. It may not be as much as health insurance savings, but it’s a consistent saving. And the best part? Immigration status is not affected. I did my research and spoke to an immigration lawyer, and it’s clearly mentioned on the NY state gov website that these details will not be shared with federal immigration authorities at any point in time.
https://www.nyc.gov/site/fairfares/index.page
Note: This applies to Health Insurance saving too(Tip 2).
Not a money-saving tip, but a money-earning tip
Saving money is important, but so is earning it. Try to find on-campus employment as soon as you get admission. Each university has different ways of finding employment opportunities, so start by emailing someone and I’m sure they’ll help you find the right person. At the end of the day, it’s not just about saving more money, but also earning it.
With these five proven ways to save money as an international student in NYC, you can focus on your studies and experiences instead of worrying about your finances. Or, with the money saved, you can take a nice tropical vacation after your finals.

Definitely would repeat again. I was surprised with some hot food for my lunch today. Mashed potatoes, 3 nice sized meatballs with a bit marinara sauce over yellow rice. Mashed potatoes and meatballs were seasoned well. The rice was a little bland.

i took a chance at walmart today and i guess i must’ve gotten lucky because i found a full peg of exotic envy. i completed the whole set today!!