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New York City Comedy Shows In March |
New York City boasts several of the most famous comedy clubs in the world that have witnessed the rise to fame of comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, Dane Cook, Tim Allen, and countless others.
The weather in New York City during March will still have that bitter winter bite in the air, but vacationers can escape the cold streets and warm up with a drink and enjoy a good laugh during the night as the comedians hit the stage.
Paula Poundstone – March 5, 2011 – Gramercy Theater – Poundstone became a well-known comedian during the 1980s, and was the recipient of the American Comedy Award for “Best Female Stand-Up Comic” in 1989. Comedy Central listed her as number 88 on its 2004 list of the 100 greatest stand-ups of all time.
Steve Harvey – March 12, 2011 – Radio City Music Hall – One of America’s most famous African-American comedians, Harvery is well known for his sitcom, The Steve Harvey Show. When he’s not doing stand-up, he can be heard on various radio stations across the United States as the host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show. Harvey is also the current host of the long-running game show, Family Feud.
Paul Mooney – March (Several Dates) – Carolines On Broadway – At one time, Mooney was a ringmaster for a circus. Then he became a big comedian when he was picked up by Richard Pryor as a writer. His writing helped propel the careers of other famous comedians, including Robin Williams and Sandra Bernhard.
March in New York City offers several great opportunities for vacationers to save money on services, such as flights and auto rentals. Make your stay in Manhattan a memorable experience and book a vacation apartment today!
BNP Paribas Showdown-Tennis at Madison Square Garden |
For tennis fans who miss the epic rivalry of John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl in the 1980′s or the Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi rivalry of the 1990′s and early 2000′s, you are in luck this February 28th. For one night only at Madison Square Garden, you can watch John McEnroe play Ivan Lendl, followed by Andre Agassi versus Pete Sampras. This could possibly be the last time these tennis legends are all in the same arena at the same time and it is a great excuse for a spring vacation in New York City. During your stay, rather than taking the traditional route of most tourists, why not stay in a beautiful vacation rental apartment. AptNewYork.com offers great short-term and long-term vacation rental apartments in the hottest neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Tennis fans may be familiar with Madison Square Garden, as last year, four women at the top of women’s tennis faced off in and epic early season tournament. The players featured were Kim Clijsters, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Venus Williams, and Ana Ivanovic, with Venus Williams taking home the trophy. If you missed it last year, don’t miss this year’s “Tennis Night in America” at Madison Square Garden, as it is sure to be just as exciting. This is the perfect opportunity for a fantastic vacation in New York City. And again, if you want to experience New York City from the perspective of a true New Yorker, there is no better way to do that than with a great vacation rental apartment from AptNewYork.com.
So, when planning your vacation to New York City, live like a true New Yorker and stay in a terrific Mahattan vacation rental apartment, like this one, available at AptNewYork.com.
- February 28, 2011: BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden. John McEnroe vs Ivan Lendl; Pete Sampras vs Andre Agassi.
- For tickets, check out theGarden.com
~Z. H.
New York State Bill s6873: Effects on New York City Vacation Rentals |
On July 23rd, 2010, then-governor of New York, David Patterson, signed into law a bill that would restrict the ability of property owners to sublet their units to vacationers for stays of under thirty days. The intent of this bill was to discourage property owners from forcing their residential tenants to move out in order to gain additional vacation rental properties, which bring in more income than residential rental properties. In the days
leading up to the bill being signed into law, however, a New York City citizens group attempted to bring attention to the issue in an attempt to have the bill vetoed by the governor. While they ultimately failed to have have the bill overturned, they brought enough attention to the issue for the erstwhile New York Governor David Patterson and the current New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg to call for an amendment to bill, delaying it’s effective date until May of 2011.
While the future of vacation rentals in New York City after May, 2011 is vague and uncertain, for the time being there are still ample vacation rentals to be found by the savvy web-user in search of a great bargain. A great place to begin the vacation rental search is AptNewYork.com, where vacation seekers can find apartments in all five boroughs of New York City available for short-term rentals and sublets. While AptNewYork.com offers apartments in all five boroughs, the bulk of their listings are in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Whether your a looking for a one bedroom apartment for yourself in Soho, or a three bedroom roommate share in Brooklyn, you can find it on AptNewYork.com.
This decision by the New York State government is not unprecedented, as the French government has recently begun enforcing a similar law in Paris, and was made with the best intentions and with the citizens of New York City in mind. Nevertheless, the end of an era is upon us. Act while you still can and take advantage of a vacation rental or short-term holiday sublet now.
~Z. H.
New York City Chinese New Year |
This year on February 3rd the Chinese will be ringing in the new year with the famous Lantern Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year Parade.
Celebrated in China Town, typically along Mott, Canal, and Bayard streets to East Broadway, the parade will include dragon dances, firecrackers, and traditional food. If you are in NY this February it is not to be missed, the deep colors and intricacy of the costumes and dragons are a wonder to behold.
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But the holiday is much more than one sees on the streets, it is, in the simplest terms, the Chinese Christmas – a time to give gifts, feast, and spend time with family. But there is also vast history and mythology surrounding it’s nature. 
2011 is the year of the Rabbit, a year where those that are born hold characteristics such as ambition, affection, sentiment, and much more.
The Parade isn’t the only thing to be found in China Town. NYC is known for being a “Melting Pot,” and this area is a prime example of it’s rich culture.
China town’s Canal Street is well known for it nick knacks and knock off designer merchandise. While you can find a verity of items from mini Buddhas to handbags up and down the block, there are higher “quality” fakes to be found in secret shops, but be careful, these places are often illegal and sometimes raided by cops.
Don’t forget to taste the food while you are there!
Some of the best restaurants are:
1. Green Bo Restaurant for Shanghai cuisine
2. N.Y. Noodletown for salt-baked shrimp and roasted pork
3. Ping’s Seafood for its fresh-killed fish dishes, and delicious dim sum
4. Wo Hop for Cantonese dishes, such as chop suey, and chow fun,
5. Hop Kee for pan fried flounder, salt baked squid, chow fun, and roast duck wonton soup
6. Congee for shrimp in walnut sauce, and anything prepared with ginger and scallions
7. Oriental Garden for Cantonese-style seafood dishes made fresh with the fish swimming around you in tanks
8. The Grand Sichuan for traditional Sichuan cuisine
Surrounded by the trendy Soho and the fancy Financial District this area is a great place to vacation. Find apartments to sublet around China Town at AptNewYork.com. And celebrate a colorful and exciting second new year!
-by Sam Richman
