Anais Brooklyn, 196 Bergen St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Meet other singles through actually-good questions at Anais Brooklyn! Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a facilitated format to help you get past the usual introductions. Choose what to share, with plenty of questions to choose from.

This trans-inclusive, monogamous speed-dating event is for ages 30–45 (a year or two outside this range is welcome), for men interested in women and women interested in men. Gender-nonconforming people who connect with either identity are welcome.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7–9 pm ET. Check-in begins at 6:45 pm; you must be in line before the firm 7:10 pm cutoff. No refunds for late arrivals. Standard admission: $45. Reserve through the ticket link.

Local Event: Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Anais Brooklyn

New York County

New York City

New York

Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Anais...

Meet other singles through actually-good questions at Anais Brooklyn! Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a...

Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Anais Brooklyn

Sullaluna NYC, 41 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

Meet other singles through actually-good questions at Sullaluna NYC! Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a facilitated format to help you get past the usual introductions. Choose what to share, with plenty of questions to choose from. This trans-inclusive, monogamous speed-dating event is for ages 30–45 (a year or two outside this range is welcome), for men interested in women and women interested in men. Gender-nonconforming people who connect with either identity are welcome. 10/07/2026, 7–9 pm ET. Check-in begins at 6:45 pm; you must be in line before the firm 7:10 pm cutoff. No refunds for late arrivals. Standard admission: $45 + two-item venue purchase. Free understudy tickets do not guarantee participation. Reserve through the ticket link. Tickets: https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/millennial-speed-dating-monogamous-wednesday-october-7-2026

Local Event: Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Sullaluna NYC

Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at...

Meet other singles through actually-good questions at Sullaluna NYC! Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a...

Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Sullaluna NYC

Bibliotheque NYC, 54 Mercer St, New York, NY 10013

Make friends. Not small talk. Spend an evening at Bibliotheque NYC getting to know new people through actually-good questions. Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a facilitated format to help everyone get talking. Come on your own or bring a friend; choose how much you share and which questions you answer. This is a friendship event, open to all ages. 10/09/2026, 7–9 pm ET. Check-in begins at 6:45 pm. Tickets: $24 + two drink/food item purchase. Reserve through the ticket link; space is limited.

Local Event: Skip the Small Talk Night at Bibliotheque NYC

Skip the Small Talk Night at Bibliotheque NYC

Make friends. Not small talk. Spend an evening at Bibliotheque NYC getting to know new people through actually-good questions....

McCarren Parkhouse, East Wing, 855 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). A fabulous host leads the whole shebang, and question cards guide conversation a few notches deeper than usual so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. You can always pick another question if you don't vibe with one. Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7–9 pm ET; check-in 6:45 pm.Ages 30–45 (a year or two outside this range is welcome). $24 ticket, plus a one-drink minimum; nonalcoholic drinks count.

Local Event: Millennial Skip the Small Talk Night at McCarren Parkhouse

Millennial Skip the Small Talk Night at...

You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but...

Millennial Skip the Small Talk Night at McCarren Parkhouse

Pianos, 158 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002

Make friends. Not small talk. Spend an evening at Pianos: The Mezzanine getting to know new people through actually-good questions. Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a facilitated format to help everyone get talking. Come on your own or bring a friend; choose how much you share and which questions you answer. This is a friendship event, ages 21+. 10/14/2026, 7–9 pm ET. Advance tickets required. Tickets: $27.20 including fees. Reserve through the ticket link; space is limited.

Local Event: Skip the Small Talk at Pianos

Skip the Small Talk at Pianos

Make friends. Not small talk. Spend an evening at Pianos: The Mezzanine getting to know new people through actually-good...

Meet other singles through actually-good questions at Bibliotheque NYC! Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a facilitated format to help you get past the usual introductions. Choose what to share, with plenty of questions to choose from. This trans-inclusive, monogamous speed-dating event is for ages 30–45 (a year or two outside this range is welcome), for men interested in women and women interested in men. Gender-nonconforming people who connect with either identity are welcome. 10/22/2026, 7–9 pm ET. Check-in begins at 6:45 pm; you must be in line before the firm 7:10 pm cutoff. No refunds for late arrivals. Standard admission: $55 + two drink/food item purchase. Free understudy tickets do not guarantee participation. Reserve through the ticket link.

Local Event: Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Bibliotheque NYC

Meet other singles through actually-good questions at Bibliotheque NYC! Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and...

Millennial Speed-Dating (Monogamous) at Bibliotheque NYC

You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). A fabulous host leads the whole shebang, and question cards guide conversation a few notches deeper than usual so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. You can always pick another question if you don't vibe with one. Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7–9 pm ET; check-in 6:45 pm.Open to all ages. $24 ticket, plus a one-drink minimum; nonalcoholic drinks count.

Local Event: Skip the Small Talk Night at McCarren Parkhouse

Skip the Small Talk Night at McCarren Parkhouse

Threes Brewing Greenpoint, 113 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222

We've all heard that making friends is hard, loneliness is an epidemic, and the internet is making us all forget how to be humans. So let's ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING about it and talk to other human beings! You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). A fabulous host leads the whole shebang, and question cards guide conversation a few notches deeper than usual so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. You can always pick another question if you don't vibe with one. Feel free to come alone (most people do!) or bring a friend. Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 7–9 pm ET; check-in starts at 6:45 pm. Threes Brewing Greenpoint, 113 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222. $24 admission. Ages 21+; bring government-issued ID. Food and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks are available for purchase. Wheelchair accessible via a shared lift. This is a friendship event, hosted by Skip the Small Talk. Book ahead through the official event page; space is limited. Tickets: https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-threes-brewing-greenpoint-wednesday-november-4-2026

Local Event: Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing Greenpoint

Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing...

We've all heard that making friends is hard, loneliness is an epidemic, and the internet is making us all forget how to be...

Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing Greenpoint

Threes Brewing Gowanus, 333 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). A fabulous host leads the whole shebang, and question cards guide conversation a few notches deeper than usual so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. You can always pick another question if you don't vibe with one. Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7–9 pm ET; check-in 6:45 pm.Ages 30–45 (a year or two outside this range is welcome); venue is 21+ with government-issued ID. $24 ticket. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Local Event: Millennial Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing Gowanus

Millennial Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes...

Millennial Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing Gowanus

You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). A fabulous host leads the whole shebang, and question cards guide conversation a few notches deeper than usual so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. You can always pick another question if you don't vibe with one. Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7–9 pm ET; check-in 6:45 pm.A friendship night for the LGBTQIA+ community. Ages 21+ with government-issued ID. $24 ticket. Food and drinks available for purchase.

Local Event: LGBTQIA+ Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing Gowanus

LGBTQIA+ Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes...

LGBTQIA+ Skip the Small Talk Night at Threes Brewing Gowanus

You'll pair up with the other nice people who showed up and switch partners every so often (kinda like speed-dating, but without the speed and without the dating). A fabulous host leads the whole shebang, and question cards guide conversation a few notches deeper than usual so you don't accidentally talk about what you do for work six times in a row. You can always pick another question if you don't vibe with one. Feel free to come alone (most people do-- we promise we won't make it weird for you) or bring a friend! Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 7–9 pm ET; check-in 6:45 pm.Ages 21+ with government-issued ID. $24 ticket. Food and drinks available for purchase.

P&T Knitwear Bookstore, 180 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

Make friends. Not small talk. Spend an evening at P&amp;T Knitwear Bookstore getting to know new people through actually-good questions. Skip the Small Talk provides conversation questions and a facilitated format to help everyone get talking. Come on your own or bring a friend; choose how much you share and which questions you answer. This is a friendship event, open to all ages. 01/22/2027, 7–9 pm ET. Check-in begins at 6:45 pm. Tickets: $24 + two-item store purchase. Books, drinks, cards, stickers, and other store items count toward the two-item minimum. Reserve through the ticket link; space is limited.

Local Event: Skip the Small Talk Night at P&T Knitwear Bookstore

Skip the Small Talk Night at P&T Knitwear...

Make friends. Not small talk. Spend an evening at P&T Knitwear Bookstore getting to know new people through actually-good...

Skip the Small Talk Night at P&T Knitwear Bookstore

Ashley Kirsner

Ainsley Martinez

New York City Metropolitan Area

Miranda Levingston

Central Park

Upper West Side

Upper East Side

Midtown-Hell's Kitchen

Harlem

Queens County

David Luces

Astoria-Long Island City

Chelsea

Gramercy-Murray Hill

West Village

East Village

Struggling with aches, stiffness, or fatigue from long hours of sitting?&nbsp;Good posture can help reduce muscle strain, improve comfort, and support the way your body moves throughout the day. Join us for this interactive three-part workshop and learn practical exercises and everyday strategies to improve alignment, reduce fatigue, and build healthier movement habits.
Topics include:
<ul><li>Posture fundamentals and body alignment</li><li>Workstation ergonomics for home and office settings</li><li>Exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and mobility</li><li>Simple habits that can support long-term postural health</li></ul>
Program Dates: October 7, 14, &amp; 21 
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Format: Zoom 
Cost: $50 for all 3 classes
Register today to reserve your spot.
Register today: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars</a>
This program is designed to provide general health information and does not offer individual medical advice.

Local Event: Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program

Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program

Struggling with aches, stiffness, or fatigue from long hours of sitting? Good posture can help reduce muscle strain, improve...

Staying active as you age takes more than exercise alone. Join us for a free Zoom webinar to learn how strength training, movement, recovery, nutrition, and other healthy habits can help support muscle, bone, and joint health during midlife and beyond.
Topics include:
<ul><li>Building and maintaining strength as you age</li><li>Supporting bone and joint health through physical activity</li><li>Recovery strategies to help prevent injury</li><li>The role of nutrition and lifestyle habits in long-term wellness</li><li>Practical, evidence-based approaches to staying active and performing at your best</li></ul>
Speaker:
<ul><li>Deirdre S. Rodericks, MD, Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist</li></ul>
Date: October 7, 2026 
Format: Virtual (Zoom)





Register today:&nbsp;<a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars</a>
This program is designed to provide general health information and does not offer individual medical advice.<a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar!

Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS...

Staying active as you age takes more than exercise alone. Join us for a free Zoom webinar to learn how strength training,...

Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar!

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

<a href="https://www.inmymindconference.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">In My Mind</a>‘s&nbsp;(IMM26) 12th
Annual Conference, with the title,"In My Mind: Collective Care; A Climate Solution” with the theme, “Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Communities for Mental Health and Environmental Justice
will be held on Thursday,October 8 from 9:00am to 6:00pm at the LGBT Center, 207 West 13th St., NYC. With global partners, the planning team’s collective efforts for this one-day conference will focus on climate change’s impacts on 2SLGBTQIA+Black and Peoples of Color communities’ mental health. It will gather the collective strengths and wisdom shared by clinicians, academics, advocates, and community members, who will raise, examine, and discuss climate change’s many intersecting and overlapping aspects and its impact on their mental health - particularly, preparing, enduring, and surviving; efforts will be made to provide policy recommendations for international, national and local governments to include and enact changes for these communities. Register for IMM26 at https://tinyurl.com/IMM26-SReg

Local Event: In My Mind - Collective Care; A Climate Solution  Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Commu

In My Mind - Collective Care; A Climate...

In My Mind‘s (IMM26) 12th
Annual Conference, with the title,"In My Mind: Collective Care; A Climate Solution” with the theme,...

In My Mind - Collective Care; A Climate Solution  Organizing Change with Visible and Invisible Commu

The City College of New York

Thursday, October 8 | 6:30pm | The City College of New York
<h3>TRUE NORTH</h3>
Directed by Michèle Stephenson
TRUE NORTH journeys into 1960s Montreal, tracing a pivotal period of Black resistance through the 1968 Congress of Black Writers and the Sir George Williams Affair. Through archival footage and first-person testimony, filmmaker Michèle Stephenson connects Black struggles in Canada with movements across the Caribbean and the United States, revealing a history of resistance, solidarity, and collective action that crossed borders.
<h3>FILMMAKER-TO-FILMMAKER CONVERSATION</h3>
Following the screening, Michèle Stephenson joins filmmaker Alain Martin, director of The Forgotten Occupation, for a filmmaker-to-filmmaker conversation about the making of TRUE NORTH. Together, they will discuss the research, relationships, archival work, creative choices, financing, and persistence required to carry an ambitious documentary from its earliest ideas to the screen.
Reserve Tickets: <a href="https://www.dominicanslovehaitians.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.dominicanslovehaitians.com</a>

Local Event: Nou Akoma Nou Sinèji Haitian Dominican Transnational Film Festival

Nou Akoma Nou Sinèji Haitian Dominican...

Thursday, October 8 | 6:30pm | The City College of New York
TRUE NORTH
Directed by Michèle Stephenson
TRUE NORTH journeys into...

Nou Akoma Nou Sinèji Haitian Dominican Transnational Film Festival

Village East by Angelika

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness opens in New York on October 8 at Village East by Angelika. Directed by 10-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jordan Kronick, the documentary takes viewers inside actual psychedelic experiences as they unfold, following people seeking relief from trauma, addiction, brain injuries and other life-altering struggles.
The film explores substances including psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, ibogaine and ayahuasca, while featuring expert insight and deeply personal stories from veterans, former professional athletes and others navigating recovery and healing. The New York screening begins at 7:00 p.m. on October 8. <a href="https://vimeo.com/1192728698" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Watch the trailer here</a>Screenings are October 8th at 7pm, 10:10pm and October 9th at 4:35pm and 7pm

Local Event: PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness (Film Premiere)

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of...

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness opens in New York on October 8 at Village East by Angelika. Directed by...

PEAKING: Psychedelics and the Pursuit of Happiness (Film Premiere)

Virtual

Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?
An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and increase your earning potential. Join the Berkeley College MBA Open House to learn how the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management program can help you advance your career and develop leadership skills in today’s competitive business environment.
What Makes the MBA in Management Program Unique?
During this event, you will learn what sets the Berkeley College MBA in Management program apart, including:
<ul><li>Flexibility for working professionals</li><li>The ability to apply concepts from coursework to your current career</li><li>Available concentrations</li><li>Dedicated support services and resources, including Career Services</li></ul>



Available MBA Concentrations
Students in the MBA in Management program can choose from several specialized concentrations, including:
<ul><li>Accounting (Note: The Accounting Concentration is only offered Online)</li><li>Financial Management</li><li>Healthcare Management</li><li>Human Resources Management</li><li>Law Enforcement Executive Management</li><li>Marketing Management</li><li>Supply Chain Management</li></ul>






The flexible program is designed to accommodate busy work and personal schedules. You’ll have the opportunity to apply concepts from coursework to real-world situations in your career.
Flexible MBA Program for Working Professionals
The MBA in Management degree program is offered by Berkeley College New York and Berkeley College Online®. Courses are offered online and at various campuses as identified in the Course Schedule for each semester.
Event Details
<ul><li>Registration is required for this free virtual event</li><li>An access link will be emailed upon confirmation</li></ul>

Local Event: MBA Open House at Berkeley College

Queens

MBA Open House at Berkeley College

Why Attend the Berkeley College Virtual MBA Open House?
An advanced degree can expand your career opportunities and increase...

Macy's

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Ace Hotel New York

Address:&nbsp;20 W 29th St, New York, NY, 10001
TICKETS: <a href="https://daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/</a>
<h3>'The Most Electrifying Party In Town' FORBES</h3>
<h3>'This new underground jazz speakeasy is the epitome of cool' TIMEOUT</h3>
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<h4>Descend into New York's coolest speakeasy, where the walls hum and the night bends.</h4>
<h4>On October 9th, The Ace Hotel NYC turns down the lights and lets Richard Cortez slip into Ol' Blue Eyes' skin, as Daddy Rabbit conjures an evening where swing, silk, and a little smoke in the air prove that some voices — and some songs — never really leave the room. It's Sinatra as you've never heard him before. </h4>
<h4>Daddy Rabbit isn't a show — it's a living, breathing organism of sound. Classically trained pianists trade fire with bassists who groove like its gospel. Horn players wail beside jazz singers who whisper and roar in the same breath. MCs spit truth while beatboxers conjure entire rhythm sections from nothing but air and instinct.</h4>
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<h4>No two nights are alike. This is a carousel that never stops turning — a rotating cast of world-class musicians spinning original compositions alongside daring reinventions of Soul, Jazz, Rock, Funk, and RnB classics you thought you knew.</h4>
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<h4>Come hungry for something you can't name yet. Leave changed.</h4>
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<h4>This is Daddy Rabbit. Get in before the door closes. It's a show where you can literally stand with the band.</h4>
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<h4>Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. All tickets come with seats and table service.</h4>

Local Event: A Tribute To Frank Sinatra 

A Tribute To Frank Sinatra 

Address: 20 W 29th St, New York, NY, 10001
TICKETS: daddy-rabbit.turntabletickets.com/
'The Most Electrifying Party In Town'...

Online

White Collar Conference 2026, Presented by the White Collar Support Group® - The World's First Support Group Devoted to People Navigating the White Collar Justice System, and Their Families. 
Sat., Oct. 10, 2026, 9 am ET, 6 am PT
Theme: Ending the White Collar Life Sentence.
Info, tickets and sponsorships: <a href="https://whitecollarconference.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://whitecollarconference.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">whitecollarconference.com</a>


<h3>Conference Highlights:</h3>
Keynote: Josh Smith, Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Fireside Chat: Dickie Scruggs, Legendary trial lawyer, federal inmate, second-chance champion Interviewed by Brent Cassity!
Panel:
 “Rebuilding Your Career After a Justice Journey”, Moderator: Drew 
Chapin, Panelists: Emily O’Brien, Desmond Meade, Rashmi Airan
Special Presentation: “The Trauma of the Pardon Process”
Videos on Online Reputation Management in the Age of A.I., Restitution &amp; Remission, more…
More to be Announced Soon!
Info, tickets and sponsorships: <a href="https://whitecollarconference.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">whitecollarconference.com</a>
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Sponsored by White Collar Support Group®: <a href="https://prisonist.org/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYmRLbEJ3WE5UVmM0Y04xU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7exBr-mcUho9Axhfsz0WwnFd6y9q8Qmnf93hmmRa21Hu0-ayIm3Q_AGTKWYw_aem_nygQSLllrwR6KSLu9LlyIA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://prisonist.org</a>
Sponsored by GrantLaw, PLLC: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgrantlaw.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYmRLbEJ3WE5UVmM0Y04xU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR68WrJ5ufxqUwV62EcJH_9EQj2WviThd1ESqeWmbWzAcVIxPHHMHOY-a56gGQ_aem_31mpmzxxukbBlqqrBdTo4g&amp;h=AT0UjPc5rVB2E7zzoxqLdEiObpXmeXgzsl_0DP-UqWZpUye6u7z2l1NB8B3ciihYvh9Rf8FPQcw5r7QJq-tofIBl34PSuUBcik6IyNJfcCjDkvHYrc_67vubhJ7xtNK7RdkaGi0endXK5Yx9lwyCwJ0FbTVhjM72h_M&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c%5B0%5D=AT2r2EMLmpAVN4pFLMgGrh01AzB8S45iMUJXTpMzR5X5QEgZ90MpQ-YhyyHKMrDjzWzEzvCEYmMj9Bef7tLuizq0I6mvPiSjY4VISrkO9dJMXnUsRyVJzeM9ssgzJ0Ia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://grantlaw.com</a>
Sponsored by the Nightmare Success podcast: <a href="https://nightmaresuccess.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYmRLbEJ3WE5UVmM0Y04xU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4mgJOvXcEXLDJsY27zqgnj9fa1GO_HpjHbtArHIvwCA2Blyr0ZhYsGk1oY7g_aem_wx6KhbOXUykHf4icQAHHhA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://nightmaresuccess.com</a>
Sponsored by The Discoverability Company: <a href="https://discoverability.co/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYmRLbEJ3WE5UVmM0Y04xU3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4gsQrsErtAGahPTg2M3Yh7EKPGMA5NwsgvqKe0cAgqUqk7cEo8ZgmwGDJ01g_aem_u6x9595kRpaY3KFibn61nA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://discoverability.co</a>
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A chance to slow down, embrace African Diasporic traditions, and create something meaningful together. Whether you're learning, crafting, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, your story is part of this community.

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Can a Merchant Cash Advance Funder in New York Enforce a Personal Guarantee Against an Out-of-State Owner?
Your business is outside New York. Why is an MCA funder suing you personally in a New York court? If you signed a merchant cash advance (MCA) personal guarantee, the answer may be in the agreement&rsquo;s fine print.<a href="tel:+18882010441" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Call Credible Law at 888-201-0441</a> for a case evaluationor visit: <a href="https://crediblelaw.com/new-york-mca-defense-attorney/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://crediblelaw.com/new-york-mca-defense-attorney/</a>
New York changed its confession-of-judgment rule, CPLR 3218, so a private MCA funder generally cannot file a New York confession of judgment against a defendant with no New York residence or place of business. But that change does not cancel a personal guarantee or prevent a funder from filing a regular breach-of-contract lawsuit. The funder must pursue the claim through the court process.
An out-of-state business owner could receive a summons from New York Supreme Court in Rockland County, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or another New York county&mdash;even if the business operates in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, or elsewhere.
Does living outside New York protect your personal assets? Not automatically. A properly enforced personal guarantee may expose the signer to a judgment beyond the business&rsquo;s obligations. But a lawsuit is not a judgment, and a New York filing does not mean the funder has proved its claim.
Review these issues immediately:
<ol>
 <li>What did you sign? Find the guarantee, any confession-of-judgment affidavit, and the clauses addressing New York courts, venue, and service of process.</li>
 <li>Why was the case filed in that county? A New York forum clause and a clause naming a particular county answer different questions. Counsel can assess whether the court has personal jurisdiction and whether venue can be challenged.</li>
 <li>What triggers personal liability? Some MCA guarantees depend on specific conduct or breaches. The exact wording and alleged facts matter.</li>
 <li>Were you properly served? Keep the envelope, delivery records, emails, and all court papers. Jurisdiction objections can be lost if they are not raised correctly and on time.</li>
</ol>
Sued in Rockland County over an MCA you took out elsewhere? Do not assume the 2019 confession-of-judgment change makes the lawsuit invalid. Have counsel review the agreement and complaint before your response deadline, especially if the funder names you individually as a guarantor.
Credible Law helps connect business owners with legal assistance for New York MCA lawsuits, personal guarantees, jurisdiction challenges, and default judgments. We assist callers facing cases filed in Rockland County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Westchester County, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse.Are you dealing with a <a href="https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/classifieds/gigs-services/595434/new-york-merchant-cash-advance-froze-your-bank-account-how-to-challenge-a-restraint-or-marshal-levy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">frozen bank account</a>? visit our other post there, or call for assistance.
<a href="tel:+18882010441" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Call Credible Law at 888-201-0441</a> for a case evaluation, or visit <a href="https://crediblelaw.com/merchant-cash-advance-lawsuits/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CredibleLaw.com</a>.
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New York Merchant Cash Advance Froze Your Bank Account? 
Did you wake up to find your business bank account frozen after a merchant cash advance (MCA) lawsuit? If payroll, rent, and vendor payments are due, find out what legal paper caused the freeze before assuming the money is already gone.New York MCA account frozen? <a rel="noopener nofollow" href="tel:888-201-0441" target="_blank">Call Credible Law at 888-201-0441</a> for a case evaluation.
In New York, an MCA funder that has obtained a judgment may serve a restraining notice on a bank. The bank can then restrict access to the account. A New York City marshal or county sheriff may also be involved in enforcing the judgment through a levy. An information subpoena is different: it requests information and does not, by itself, freeze an account.
What should you do today?
<ol>
 <li>Call your bank and request the restraining notice, levy paperwork, creditor name, case number, court, and amount being held.</li>
 <li>Get the court file. Check whether there is a judgment, when it was entered, and how the lawsuit papers were allegedly served.</li>
 <li>Preserve records. Save bank notices, statements, the MCA agreement, payment history, and any summons or judgment papers.</li>
 <li>Speak with a New York litigation attorney promptly. Depending on the facts, counsel may seek an emergency order to show cause asking the court to stay enforcement, release or limit the restraint, and, where grounds exist, vacate a default judgment. Filing an order to show cause does not automatically unfreeze the account.</li>
</ol>
Can a New York MCA bank freeze be reversed? Sometimes. The answer depends on the judgment, the account ownership, how the creditor obtained the judgment, and the papers served on the bank. If you first learned about the lawsuit when your account stopped working, tell counsel immediately. A challenge to service may be relevant, but the court must decide whether there are grounds for relief.
Was your business never properly served? Does the restraint reach an account belonging to a different entity? Is the amount disputed, or is the freeze broader than the judgment permits? Those details can affect which motion to bring. Ask the bank whether the funds are restrained or already turned over; that distinction matters when seeking urgent relief.
Credible Law helps business owners connect with legal assistance for merchant cash advance lawsuits, frozen accounts, default judgments, and collection actions across Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and New York State.
Business account frozen after an MCA judgment? Call Credible Law at 888-201-0441 or visit <a href="https://crediblelaw.com/how-to-unfreeze-bank-account-mca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CredibleLaw.com</a> to discuss the papers and your options.
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