New York City explodes with activity in the summer. For 3 months, from June to August, New Yorkers have a calendar overflowing with events and activities to attend, and many of them are FREE! Some of our favorites:
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6 Things to Take Out of Storage for Summer
Summer’s hit the city and you know what that means (besides stinky subways and frizzy hair, that is) – barbecues, beaches, parks and picnics! And since the dog days escape as quickly as they arrive, we’re here to help you seize this summer’s opportunity for entertainment and adventure.

3 Ways to Love Fleet Week NYC
There’s more to Fleet Week in NYC than sailor-spotting and nautical-themed restaurant specials (though nobody will argue those aren’t great ways to spend a summer day in NYC.) Whether you love military history, art walks, or Broadway shows, we’ve got a Fleet Week event for you.

Newbie NYC: MiMa
Even if you’re not new to NYC, you may be new to MiMa – an emerging neighborhood that stands for “Middle of Manhattan.” Encompassing parts of Midtown and Hell’s Kitchen, it’s a term that’s catching on. Here, we share our top 5 picks for things to do in MiMa.

How to Spend Earth Day NYC
One thing we love about April is the green initiatives happening all over the city. Here are some great ways you can spend your Earth Day in NYC doing some good:

Newbie NYC: East Village
Moving to the East Village neighborhood this Spring? Congratulations! This is one of the most vibrant packed to the brim with shopping, eating, nightlife, and more neighborhoods in the city. Here are our top five picks for things to do in the East Village:

Newbie NYC: Upper East Side
Just moved to the neighborhood and put your winter clothes into your Upper East Side storage unit? Then here’s five things to get out and do in your new surroundings!

Ten Things We Love About the Mets
Last week we showed you the new Manhattan Mini Storage Ads that you can see on billboards and subway cars all around the city right now! One of our ads caught the attention of a lot of people in the city, including the New York Times who wrote this post about it on their Bats blog.

St. Patrick’s Day in New York City: Survival Tips
Where to stand during the parade, get corned beef & cabbage, or raise a pint to the luck ‘o the Irish.

New Manhattan Mini Storage Ads Come Out!
From the Mets to Des Moines, see all the reasons why storing your stuff in NYC is better than any other alternative. Which of the new Manhattan Mini Storage ads are your favorites?




