Archive for the ‘Around New York City’ Category

Newbie NYC: Five Things to Do in Murray Hill!

August 16th, 2010

Did you just move to the Murray Hill neighborhood in Manhattan? Well hold on to your hat because you are in for a treat (or four)! This cozy little neighborhood under Midtown East is known for some delicious eateries, lively pubs, and an unbeatably convenient location. Here are the top five things to do in Murray Hill!

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How to Keep Your Cool During the New York City Heat Wave

August 3rd, 2010

From pools, to ice cream binges, to Christmas in August, here are some unique and season appropriate ways to keep cool. Because with global warming, it might be hot till Halloween.

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Watch Our New Commercial “New York is Tough”

August 2nd, 2010

From shoe-stealing neighbors to cab wars, see what New Yorkers brave to live in the “Greatest City on Earth” and how we can make it easier in our newest commercial!

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Photo by Seth W.

Bike Storage in NYC Will Make Your Dreams Come True

July 27th, 2010

Storing Your Bike Lets You Enjoy the Perks of Pedaling – Without the Burn
Hot on the heels of a certain romantic ride, the Big Apple seems to be all abuzz for biking these days. And it’s certainly true that when you have a bike in NYC, you have a whole bunch of awesome things to

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Photo of the NY Historical Society by WallyG

Newbie NYC: A Guide to the Upper West Side!

July 22nd, 2010

No wonder they call New York the city that never sleeps, there is so much to do and see! Wherever you move in NYC, there is always something exciting going on, and that’s especially true for the Upper West Side. New to Manhattan? Check out the some of the neighborhood delights from the city’s most famous attractions to hip bars and sweet bake shops.

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The Gallery Hotlist: Where to Buy Art in New York City This Week!

July 16th, 2010

Blank walls meet not-so blank canvass! Does your own collection need a little sprucing up? Not sure where to buy art in Manhattan? Never fear because buying art in New York City is as easy as stroll around a Chelsea block.

Take advantage of three gallery shows happening this week for unique finds!

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What Storage Can Do For New Yorkers In Need

July 7th, 2010

The American author Edward Everett Hale wrote, “I cannot do everything, but I can do something.”  At Manhattan Mini Storage, our “something” is finding ways we can give back to the city because it’s the greatest and because improving it means improving the lives of the greatest (our customers!)
Most recently, in the case of the

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Newbie NYC: The Best in New York City Summer Resource Guides

July 2nd, 2010

New to New York City? Well get ready because summers in the city are like nothing you’ve experienced before. From outdoor concerts on balmy June nights, to barbeque block parties and rooftop cocktails, New York City summers are so jam packed with cool stuff to do, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. We rounded up

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Tales of Piano Storage: NYC Art Project Shines a Spotlight on ‘Crazy Piano Guy’

June 29th, 2010

With pianos popping up all over New York City due to the new public art installation, the “Crazy Piano Guy” (a.k.a. Colin Huggins) talks about how the gift of piano storage means he can keep making beautiful music for passersby, like Lucy Liu.

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We Get a Virtual High-Five from New York City Charity ‘Score!’

June 2nd, 2010

We received an awesome letter yesterday that we wanted to share with our readers. Brooklyn’s annual Score! PopUp Swap took place (attendees bring their old clothes, books, etc, to the event and drop them at the door then have the option to browse each department and take as much as they can carry!) Check out the letter we got from one of their organizers!

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