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 As the NCAA Tournament rolls on and you and your friends have  been dutifully watching from the small TV in your cramped apartment or secretly on your computer monitor at work, we have a list of a few of the best east midtown sports bars to catch the action and monitor your coveted bracket.

McFaddens- 42nd St and 2nd Ave.  McFaddens has March Madness specials all month long, including a block party Saturday 3/27

Bar 515- Third Ave between 34th and 35th St.  Watch the games on their 12 foot jumbo screen or one of the several other plasmas at this “sophisticated urban nightspot”

Redemption Grill NYC- 2nd Ave and 53rd St.  Redemption has drink and lunch specials for March Madness and promotes they have all the games with the Direct TV March Madness
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For a fun and free way to experience NYC attend a taping of one of the many talk shows filmed right here in Manhattan.  Early morning, late night and every talk show in between is at your disposal for chance to catch the latest celebrity interviews, comedy, cooking demos and more.

The best way to secure your seats is to request tickets ahead of time online or by phone.  However standby tickets are generally always an option.

The best advice? Arrive early and be prepared to wait. In the end sitting through a live taping is worth it!

Here’s a list of the top shows with locations and arrival times for standby tickets.

The Today Show- 49th & Rockefeller Plaza.  Stand outside from 7am-9am for a chance to be seen in the crowd and meet the famous show hosts.

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Bloomingdales (pictures above) is featuring dynamic duos this year, like Barack and Michelle Obama as well as Batman and Robin, Salt and Pepper and many others.

Now that the holidays are here, retailers are in full effect, and so are their window displays. Every year, the NYC heavy hitters go all out showcasing their holiday spirit, and goodies, in their windows along the busy streets of NYC. From Saks Fifth Avenue to Macys, these light filled displays sure add to the magic of the season, and really help ring in the holidays in New York. If you’re in the mood for a stroll, we recommend you check out these department store displays:

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It’s undeniable. The cold weather is here, and here to stay. Lucky for you, this means you can slap on your skates and hit the ice! By far one of the best outdoor activities to try during the winter season in NYC, ice-skating is fun for everyone and there are so many options of rinks and places to skate.

Here is a quick where-to-skate list that we’ve compiled:

Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center

Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a truly unique New York experience. One of the most popular places for tourists to skate, Rockefeller Center
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The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching. As you plan your stay in New York City, or if you are local and are planning activities for you and the family, keep this great ideas in mind:

• Ice Skating in Central Park
• The Tree at Rockerfeller Center
• Radio City Spectacular featuring the Rockettes
• The New York City Ballet presents The Nutcracker

This is no better place to spend this winter and holiday season than the greatest city in the world. Join us at The Roosevelt Hotel New York and enjoy all NYC has to offer to make this special time of year even more special.

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