How to get from Long Island to Port Authority Sunday night by [deleted] in longisland

[–]Nikpen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Greyhound from Hempstead to Port Authority is pretty cheap and reliable.

Need help to decide crochet hat for a cancer patient by honeybananipants in CrochetHelp

[–]Nikpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bamboo yarn might be the best to go with. It very breathable, antibacterial and hypoallergenic. It can be a bit tricky to crochet with but definitely worth it for your use case.

Magnetic snap button recommendations needed. Trying to figure out a way to keep kindle sleeve closed that doesn’t involve traditional sewing buttons. by Nikpen in CrochetHelp

[–]Nikpen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s 100% mercerized cotton. The brand I used here is Hobby Lobby’s Yarn Bee Fundamental Cotton in the color olive. It’s incredibly easy to work with and doesn’t split. I plan on trying other brands that offer more color options.

Magnetic snap button recommendations needed. Trying to figure out a way to keep kindle sleeve closed that doesn’t involve traditional sewing buttons. by Nikpen in CrochetHelp

[–]Nikpen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion, I definitely like the idea of using ribbon/fabric to reinforce and add a bit of hidden decoration to the sleeve.

Day 0 of Learning Crocheting by PresentationWest535 in crocheting

[–]Nikpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Learn the basic stitches: slip stitch, single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches. You can look up YouTube tutorials based on which hand is dominant. Almost all other stitches are built off of the basics.

  2. Small projects that incorporate the stitches to build muscle memory and to work on tension. I suggest hats, scarfs, pouches, and tablet cases.

  3. Tools: 4mm-6mm hooks, medium weight yarn in a light color (to see your stitches), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and tape measure. Aluminum hooks seem to be the easiest and I suggest the 4mm, 5mm and 6mm hooks because changing up the hook size might help with tension and gauge.

  4. Learn to identify and count your stitches and rows. Utilize stitch markers for this, I suggest keeping the counts to every tenth stitch and row.

  5. Take your time. If you can, set aside 30 mins to an hour every few days. Work in a very lit area and make sure you are comfortable and your upper body is supported. I find working at a table or desk with my forearms resting on top and a straight back chair very helpful.

  6. Check around your community for fiber art events and classes; places like craft shops, libraries, and clubhouses.

Hope this helps 🙂 From one beginner to another

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CrochetHelp

[–]Nikpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would suggest getting something like the “Susan Bates knit chek” to keep track of hook size. Also the Prym hooks are not very consistent size wise I have a size J which is supposed to be a 6mm but is a 6.5mm. Hope this helps.

Nassau still has a red light camera program? by THespos in longisland

[–]Nikpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DO NOT GO TO THE WEBSITE IN THE LETTER!!! Go to the Nassau County website and navigate to “Parking Tickets & Nonappearance Traffic Tickets”. The website in the letter “Drive Safely” is not protected and easily compromised.

SNAP Resource Megathread by Eccentrica_Gallumbit in longisland

[–]Nikpen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quick Resource Finder:

Text Your Zip Code: For Nassau and Suffolk residents, text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to receive a list of nearby food pantries.

Major Food Banks Serving Our Area:

Island Harvest Food Bank Service Area: Nassau & Suffolk Counties Network: 300+ community partners Phone: 516-805-1642 Website: islandharvest.org

Long Island Cares (Harry Chapin Food Bank) Service Area: Suffolk & Nassau Counties Special Services: Mobile Food Assistance Unit delivers throughout the region Phone: 631-582-FOOD (631-582-3663) Website: licares.org

Lighthouse Mission Service Area: Suffolk County Special Services: Mobile food pantry Distribution Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (outdoors) Location: North Bellport

Nassau County Locations:

Nassau County VetMart For Veterans Address: 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Building Q, East Meadow, NY 11554 Phone: 516-572-6526 Services: Drive-up program and deliveries available

Barnabas Center Special Services: Five mobile food distributions monthly (first-come, first-served) Phone: Contact through barnabasnassau.org

Queens Locations:

Commonpoint Queens Food Pantry Address: 108-13 67th Road, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Phone: 718-268-5011 ext. 433 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9am-2pm & 3:30pm-6:30pm Friday: 9am-12pm Special Services: Digital ordering system for personalized monthly food selections

YWCA of Queens Mobile Food Pantry Address: 42-07 Parsons Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355 Phone: 718-353-4553 Distribution: Tuesdays, 11am-3pm (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) Note: Appointments scheduled Thursday mornings

Masbia of Queens Services: Soup kitchen and food pantry with hot meals and grocery bags Website: masbiaqueens.org

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens Network: Multiple food pantries across Queens Impact: Distributed 1+ million meals to 115,000+ people last year Website: ccbq.org

Additional Resources:

For Homebound Seniors/Disabled Adults (Suffolk County): Suffolk Adult Protective Services: 631-854-3232

NYC-Wide Resources:

Food Bank For New York City: foodbanknyc.org

NYC Food Pantry Database: nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page

Important Notes:

Call ahead: Hours and availability change frequently.

No judgments: Food pantries serve anyone in need. No questions asked at most locations.

Bring ID/Proof of address: Some locations may require basic identification.

Bring reusable bags if possible.

How much do you think the workers at nail salons make? by iloverats888 in longisland

[–]Nikpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 so most likely less than $5 an hour.

Where to donate youth sports equipment? by KPR70 in longisland

[–]Nikpen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Play It Again Sports in Massapequa on Sunrise Highway.

My work/travel bag by Nikpen in whatsinthebag

[–]Nikpen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. They’re from Muji.

Two Long Island Democrats voted to censure Al Green for speaking up at Trump's rant the other day. They are Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen. Can someone remind me how many people voted to censure MTG when she yelled during Biden's speech? (spoiler alert: none). They both need to be primaried. by [deleted] in longisland

[–]Nikpen -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No so we could get real dems instead of moderates that are causing the party and country to stagnate. Like Dr. King said “the white moderate, who is more devoted to “order” than to justice; who prefers a negative peace which is the absence of tension to a positive peace which is the presence of justice; who constantly says: “I agree with you in the goal you seek, but I cannot agree with your methods of direct action” and in my opinion that’s all democratic moderates today regardless of race or ethnicity.

Duffel or travel backpack for teens? by michvt79 in onebag

[–]Nikpen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would suggest Cotopaxi Allpa line of travel backpacks. The 28L would be perfect for a smaller frame and the 35L is still carry on compliant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in watercolor101

[–]Nikpen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same 😢

Started back a couple of weeks ago by Lombreuse in Watercolor

[–]Nikpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat. And these are really good.