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Thanksgiving Tips from CityMD

November 23, 2016 by Denise Courter

 

2016 GUIDE TO THANKSGIVING WOES

Guest Blog Post by: CityMD and Physician insight provided by emergency physician Dr. Frank Illuzzi

 

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The day after Thanksgiving ranks the second busiest day of the year for CityMD urgent care centers. From accidental turkey carving injuries to “Turkey Bowl” ankle sprains, CityMD sees an uptick in patient visits due to holiday festivities. A recent poll of 129 CityMD physicians about the most common incidences that bring in patients during the holiday found:

  • 60 percent of physicians see an increase in patient visits related to cooking wounds, especially turkey carving accidents
  • 47 percent of physicians see an increase in patient visits related to gastrointestinal complaints, such as overeating and food poisoning
  • 42 percent of physicians see an increase in patient visits related to burns from cooking
  • 15 percent of physicians see an increase in patient visits related to orthopedic injuries resulting from football injuries, such as the annual “Turkey Bowl” tradition of playing backyard football with family

How do you know when to seek treatment at the neighborhood CityMD urgent care center? CityMD’s Dr. Frank Illuzzi explains:

I cut my hand carving the Thanksgiving turkey.

Dr. Illuzi: After any type of cut or slice of the skin, the first thing you should do is immediately wash the wound with regular soap and water. If the bleeding persists and is difficult to stop, or if you can see tissue, seek medical attention right away. It’s important to get medical treatment within 12 hours of the laceration to prevent the risk of infection or complications.

Help! I think I have food poisoning.

Dr. Illuzi: Foodborne illness is quite common during the Thanksgiving holiday due to poor food handling techniques, including transporting and staging food, most times letting your Aunt Petunia’s casserole remain uncovered for an extended length of time. Food poisoning and other GI complaints are unpleasant with symptoms ranging from vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and dehydration – any of these symptoms warrant a trip to the urgent care center. It’s important to note that it can take between 6-18 hours for bacterial food poisoning to develop within the human body, and CityMD sees a majority of GI patient visits the day after the Thanksgiving feast.

I burned my hand while cooking.

Dr. Illuzi: CityMD urgent care centers are equipped to treat first and second degree burns from cooking. First degree burns look like a sunburn. It’s important to keep it clean and run the burn under cool – not freezing – water. Home remedies, such as butter or oil, have the potential to damage the skin and are highly not recommended. Second degree burns result in a blister. You need to let the burn heal on its own – which means you should not try to pop it! Stop by your local urgent care center to wrap it up with gauze and continue to keep the burn clean and covered until it heals. Burns around fingers, on your face, hand or face are best treated by a medical professional.

I think I pulled my back in the family “Turkey Bowl.”

Playing tackle football with the family can leave you with a few bumps and bruises, but if the injury hurts enough that you are worried, get it checked out. CityMD can provide both X-rays and stitches. For a full list of services, visit http://www.citymd.com/services/injuries-illness. CityMD locations are open on Thanksgiving and physicians will be available to treat any of these holiday aliments. Holiday hours vary by each CityMD location, but most urgent care centers are open between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving. All locations resume normal operating hours the rest of the holiday weekend.

To find your nearest location and exact hours, click here.

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Thanksgiving Restaurants in Lower Manhattan

November 14, 2016 by Cari Gelber

 

If you are staying local this Thanksgiving and would rather dine out then spend all day cooking (and cleaning!) there are some great local neighborhood restaurants that are offering delicious Thanksgiving dinners, either pre-fixe or a la carte options.

Thanksgiving Restaurants in Lower Manhattan

 

The Capital Grille – Wall Street 
Location: 120 Broadway
Price: $65 per person/$25 for children, ala carte menu available

FiDi Families Insiders: When you make your reservation mention FiDi Families and you will receive a complimentary family appetizer, a Winter Squash Bruschetta with Whipped Goat Cheese. 
Website: http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/ny/new-york/nyc-wall-street/8039

Acqua Restaurant & Wine Bar
Location: 21 Peck Slip

Price: A la carte menu 
A delicious Thanksgiving themed menu will be available, with all items a la carte.

Website: http://www.acquarestaurantnyc.com/

Atrio Wine Bar & Restaurant 
Location: The Conrad Hotel (102 North End Avenue)

Price: $65 per person /$35 children, kids under 6 free
Website: http://www.conradnewyork.com/dine/atrio-wine-bar-and-restaurant/

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Little Water Radio Welcomes Capital Grille to the Downtowner Radio Show

November 9, 2016 by Denise Courter

 

Little Water Radio Welcomes Capital Grille to the Downtowner Radio Show

The Downtowner Radio show is a one-hour live broadcast on Little Water Radio, located in the Seaport District. Every week, we invite local residents, businesses and entrepreneurs to join us on our show to talk about all things downtown. 

Tune in for our next show with special guest Jaime Rodriguez as she tempts us with the incredible offerings of downtown’s own Capital Grille. This iconic steakhouse is located in the heart of the Financial District and has historically catered to the business crowd. But, as the neighborhood has changed, so has its audience and now families are enjoying special occasion dinners, family brunch and celebratory holiday’s such as Thanksgiving. 

We will be talking about the restaurants upcoming offering for holiday dinners, special events and their fabulous historical location. 

Date: Thursday, November 10th

Time: 10am – 11am

Tune in HERE

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Local Roots Pop-Up Thanksgiving CSA

November 3, 2016 by Rachel Witzel

 

Local Roots Pop-Up Thanksgiving CSA

 

Do you want to skip the long lines at the grocery store for your turkey on Thanksgiving? You can pick up your turkey at a neighborhood bar this Thanksgiving or have it delivered to your door. Celebrate Thanksgiving with a true farm-to-table meal by Local Roots NYC and your local farmers. Local Roots NYC’s Pop-Up Thanksgiving CSA will have something for you, offering local fresh, hormone-and antibiotic-free turkeys, naturally grown vegetables, farm pressed apple cider, maple glazed ham, pasture raised chickens, a turkey brining kit from Fleishers, or specialty handmade pies like Bourbon Ginger Pecan or Caramel Apple baked by Butter and Scotch in Crown Heights. The vegetable option will include broccoli, celery, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and more to make your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes.

FiDi Families Insiders: Place orders by Sunday, November 6th.

For locations, to order and more information check out their website HERE.

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Happy Thanksgiving and Macy’s Day Parade Information

November 25, 2015 by Denise Courter

Happy Thanksgiving from FiDi Families! 

One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on tv. It was always something to look forward to and when I had kids of my own, I knew I wanted to continue that tradition. Little did I know that I would call NYC home and raising native NY’ers! But, with a 7 and a 5 year old, I am and the parade is something that I love to watch with them. Check out the info below as you plan your parade watching and turning baking 

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. May you always feel the love of family and friends! 

 

Happy Thanksgiving and Macy's Day Parade Information

Holiday traditions in NYC usually include a visit to the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first parade was in 1924, and originally known as the Macy’s Christmas Parade featuring animals from the Central Park Zoo. In 1927 the parade debuted its signature giant balloons, including Felix the Cat, the first ever character balloon. This year the lineup features 15 giant character balloons; 37 large- scale, novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons; 30 floats; 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers; 900 clowns; 11 marching bands; and a host of celebrity performers. The parade was first televised locally in 1946 and nationally in 1947.

Parade Favorites: Be on the lookout for The Good Dinosaur float, Anna and Elsa and many more!

The Parade Route: The 9a kickoff is at 77th St. and Central Park West. The parade turns at Columbus Circle onto Central Park South. The parade veers south onto 6th Avenue. The final turn will be onto 34th St, and will end in front of Macy’s Herald Square. 
 
FiDi Families Insiders: Avoid watching from 6th Avenue between 34th and 38th Streets, and Macy’s Herald Square, where the cameras are filming performers. For more information, please visit http://www.http://social.macys.com
 
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Festival Of Thanks and Giving At Kidville

November 18, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Festival Of Thanks and Giving At Kidville

Festival Of Thanks and Giving At Kidville. Come rockin’ railroad concert. There will also be gym time, an art table, and a jumpy castle. Don’t miss out on the yummy complimentary pizza and juice!

All month long Kidville will be collecting canned good donations for City Harvest. Please bring donation to the front desk during this event and the rest of November. 

Kidville offers classes for every kid. They offer a wide range of classes for babies, toddlers, and kids up to 5 years old. All classes are developed by early childhood development specialists. Classes include music, dance, gym, art, enrichment, and more.

City Harvest was found in 1982 and is dedicated to helping feed about 1.4 million New Yorkers facing hunger. City Harvest collects food from restaurants, grocers, bakeries, manufacturers, and farms, and deliver it free of charge to 500 communities. City Harvest takes a long-term approach to fighting hunger by partnering with residents, local organizations and businesses through Healthy Neighborhoods programs. 

City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout NYC. They do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and innovative solutions.

Date: Friday, November 20th [Read more…]

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Happy Thanksgiving from FiDi Families

November 27, 2014 by Denise Courter

Happy Thanksgiving FiDi Families, Downtown-Families and NYC! 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

New events, exciting announcements and all things

#LowerManhattan after the Turkey has settled.

Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday weekend &

travel safely! 

 

Happy Turkey Day

 

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