Supermarket Discount Hours: Large supermarkets like Food Bazaar apply discount stickers to short-dated meats, dairy, and bakery items around 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Best Cheap Eats: Polish bakeries and delis along Fresh Pond Road offer inexpensive pierogies and fresh bread; local bodegas sell large rice-and-bean plates; pizza shops along Myrtle Avenue offer cheap slice specials.
Free high-speed public Wi-Fi network (‘QPL_Guest’), public desktop workstations, and wall power outlets at study tables.
Note: Public Wi-Fi here is unencrypted. If accessing bank or work portals, keep NordVPN on. Grab the student rate (via Student Beans verification), or lock in the 2-year plan to save the most.
Best Way to Move Around: MTA Subway (M and L lines), MTA city buses, and walking
Standard Fare: 2.9USD
Transit Scams to Avoid: Unlicensed drivers at subway stations posing as taxi drivers; stick to official MTA transit or use official rideshare applications.
How to Keep Data Costs Low: Purchase low-cost MVNO SIM cards online for $10-$15 per month with light data, and rely on LinkNYC outdoor kiosks and public library Wi-Fi for heavy downloads.
Avoid individuals standing near turnstiles attempting to sell subway swipes for cash. Use OMNY tap-to-pay directly at the turnstile or buy official MetroCards from vending machines.
Fake Apartment Sublet Deposit Scam
Never wire funds via Zelle, Venmo, or cash to prospective landlords or roommates without touring the unit in person and signing an official agreement.
