When you were young, you probably heard your mother say things like: “turn off that light - don’t waste electricity.”  Or “Eat your dinner, don’t you know there’s starving people in Africa.”  

It's summertime.  The days are long, the skies are blue...so what does that spell?  Two words...OUTDOOR FUN.  

New York is the capital for all things cultural, retail, and culinary.  It has all types of escapes, from beaches and amusement parks, to botanical gardens and zoos – truly everything that you’d want at your fingertips.  

New York in the summertime brings to mind lots of different things - Shakespeare in the Park, Monday Night Movies in Bryant Park, and Fourth of July Fireworks on the East River.  

Even if you've only been in New York City for a short time, there are things that will quickly become obvious to you: Houston Street sounds nothing like a city in Texas, it's easier to find a pedicure than a public bathroom, and the new always replaces the old.