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A warm hello to all New Yorkers and New York connoisseurs out there.

Serendipity has struck and my lifelong dream to see the city of my dreams is suddenly about to become a reality. I'm going to stay for two full weeks, and want to immerse myself deeply into the culture I have loved so long from afar.

Unfortunately I am on a very tight budget, but I've heard that many of the grand attractions are affordable or even free of charge. Can you guys please help me with inspiration and perhaps recommend some hidden gems for a deep and fulfilling New York experience?

I am an avid movie-buff with a strong preference for the Golden Age of Hollywood, especially black-and-white photography and film noir. The 1930's and '40's are my absolute favorites, although I am well aware that most of the movies set in New York from that era were shot on sound stages. That's why a lot of my inspiration and perception of New York has come from modern period pieces and homages, like Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. That's one of my favorite movies, and I absolutely want to stand at the exact spot where the picture for the film poster was taken, with that iconic view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

I was hoping to visit many more sites where famous movie scenes were shot, like the park bench at Bow Bridge from Woody Allen's Manhattan. I'm an old-fashioned romantic at heart, with a fond affection for pre-1960s culture, architecture, and history.

My place of residence will most likely be on the Upper West Side near Central Park or in Midtown Manhattan near Times Square, so ideal to get to all the famous spots easily, and also do a lot of walking through town. My heart trembles when I think of how I'm going to marvel at all the streets and buildings of New York's glorious past that I have always only been able to see through a camera lens.

Since accommodation is incredibly expensive, I wish to keep costs down as low as possible. I would consider a standing room ticket at the Met a luxury, to set things in perspective. Also important to know would be where to get good prices for groceries, and the occasional bite to eat.

Any insights to make this possible are highly appreciated!

A warm hello to all New Yorkers and New York connoisseurs out there.

Serendipity has struck and my lifelong dream to see the city of my dreams is suddenly about to become a reality. I'm going to stay for two full weeks, and want to immerse myself deeply into the culture I have loved so long from afar.

Unfortunately I am on a very tight budget, but I've heard that many of the grand attractions are affordable or even free of charge. Can you guys please help me with inspiration and perhaps recommend some hidden gems for a deep and fulfilling New York experience?

I am an avid movie-buff with a strong preference for the Golden Age of Hollywood, especially black-and-white photography and film noir. The 1930's and '40's are my absolute favorites, although I am well aware that most of the movies set in New York from that era were shot on sound stages. That's why a lot of my inspiration and perception of New York has come from modern period pieces and homages, like Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. That's one of my favorite movies, and I absolutely want to stand at the exact spot where the picture for the film poster was taken, with that iconic view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

I was hoping to visit many more sites where famous movie scenes were shot, like the park bench at Bow Bridge from Woody Allen's Manhattan. I'm an old-fashioned romantic at heart, with a fond affection for pre-1960s culture, architecture, and history.

My place of residence will most likely be on the Upper West Side near Central Park or in Midtown Manhattan near Times Square, so ideal to get to all the famous spots easily, and also do a lot of walking through town. My heart trembles when I think of how I'm going to marvel at all the streets and buildings of New York's glorious past that I have always only been able to see through a camera lens.

Since accommodation is incredibly expensive, I wish to keep costs down as low as possible. I would consider a standing room ticket at the Met a luxury, to set things in perspective. Also important to know would be where to get good prices for groceries, and the occasional bite to eat.

Any insights to make this possible are highly appreciated!

A warm hello to all New Yorkers and New York connoisseurs out there.

Serendipity has struck and my lifelong dream to see the city of my dreams is suddenly about to become a reality. I'm going to stay for two full weeks, and want to immerse myself deeply into the culture I have loved so long from afar.

Unfortunately I am on a very tight budget, but I've heard that many of the grand attractions are affordable or even free of charge. Can you guys please help me with inspiration and perhaps recommend some hidden gems for a deep and fulfilling New York experience?

I am an avid movie-buff with a strong preference for the Golden Age of Hollywood, especially black-and-white photography and film noir. The 1930's and '40's are my absolute favorites, although I am well aware that most of the movies set in New York from that era were shot on sound stages. That's why a lot of my inspiration and perception of New York has come from modern period pieces and homages, like Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America. That's one of my favorite movies, and I absolutely want to stand at the exact spot where the picture for the film poster was taken, with that iconic view of the Brooklyn Bridge.

I was hoping to visit many more sites where famous movie scenes were shot, like the park bench at Bow Bridge from Woody Allen's Manhattan. I'm an old-fashioned romantic at heart, with a fond affection for pre-1960s culture, architecture, and history.

My place of residence will most likely be on the Upper West Side near Central Park or in Midtown Manhattan near Times Square, so ideal to get to all the famous spots easily, and also do a lot of walking through town. My heart trembles when I think of how I'm going to marvel at all the streets and buildings of New York's glorious past that I have always only been able to see through a camera lens.

Since accommodation is incredibly expensive, I wish to keep costs down as low as possible. I would consider a standing room ticket at the Met a luxury, to set things in perspective. Also important to know would be where to get good prices for groceries, and the occasional bite to eat.

Any insights to make this possible are highly appreciated!