It’s 7/11 today, which can mean only one thing… The annual “Free Slurpee Day” at 7-Eleven.

Quick reminder if you missed the post yesterday: 7-Eleven is giving out free Slurpees today from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (or while supplies last). The Upper West Side has two locations: 676 Amsterdam (at 93rd) and 600 Columbus (at 89th). I believe most locations are NYC and the rest of the country are participating [...]

If you like free stuff and you like Slurpees, you’re in luck. Tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/23) is “SlurpFree” day at 7-Eleven. Participating locations, including the two on the UWS, are handing out free Slurpees throughout the day.

Mentioned last month that a 7-11 was opening at 600 Columbus (corner of 89th). Thanks to MUW reader Kevin for sending in this shot of the new “Sevies” in all its orange, red, white, and green glory.

Slurpee and Slim Jim fans are getting an early Christmas present this year — a second 7-11 is opening on the Upper West Side. When I was in high school we used to refer to the local 7-11 as “Sevies” (or maybe it was “Sevy’s”). Was that just a Westchester thing?

The first 7-Eleven on the Upper West Side has opened, and the brightly lit store is ready to go, Slurpees and all.  The photo to the left came to Racked via a tipster, with the insightful observation that a bottom-lit awning over a brick wall makes for a prime loitering area.  Jay and Silent Bob, [...]