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New York is a wonderful city, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not borrowing ideas from other big cities around the globe.<\/strong> Last year, New York City<\/a> took a page out of the urban books of Bogota and Paris and dedicated some central streets and avenues to recreation the way the Ciclovia and Paris Plage events do in Columbia and France, respectively.<\/p>\n New York\u2019s Summer Streets event opens up miles of city streets to the public for biking, walking, jogging and just about everything else. For visitors from out-of-town the event provides a truly unique opportunity to navigate large swaths of Manhattan with space to breath, not to mention the opportunity for people-watching. We have apartments available\u00a0in New York<\/a> this August on and off the designated streets.<\/p>\n Summer Streets was a huge success in 2008, its very first year.<\/strong> The route connects the Brooklyn<\/a> Bridge with Central Park<\/a>, running for a long stretch along Park Avenue. It goes through most of New York’s East Side: Gramercy and Union Square<\/a>, Midtown East<\/a>, the Upper East Side<\/a>, to end in Harlem<\/a>. More than just an open route for bikers and runners, Summer Streets has a wide array of performances, information kiosks and attractions along the route. There are activities related to arts and culture such as dance classes and sidewalk chalking, health and fitness stations running yoga classes and special bike helmet fittings, and myriad other musical performances and workshops.<\/strong> Summer Streets will be taking place on three consecutive Saturdays in August (August 8,15,22) from 7am to 1pm. The event is part of Mayor Bloomberg\u2019s sustainability initiative encouraging residents and visitors to explore alternate forms of mass transit.<\/p>\n August is a busy time for New York accommodations<\/a> and New York City tourism in general. Anyone looking to rent an apartment before the leaves start changing color should act fast. Below are a few attractive accommodations to get your search started.<\/p>\n -This Studio Vacation Rental in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (NY-12839)<\/a> will place visitors on the east side of the Brooklyn Bridge, just a short walk or bike ride from the Summer Streets events on the other side of the river.<\/p>\n -This 3-bedroom Accommodation also in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (NY-12637)<\/a> is a great option for families. The apartment can house 5 guests at a time and features a large outdoor deck, hardwood floors and a renovated kitchen all at a very attractive price.<\/p>\n – This Murray Hill <\/a>1-bedroom Vacation Rental in Midtown West-Chelsea (NY-14286)<\/a> is just a few blocks away from the Summer Streets festivities and accommodates up to 4 guests.<\/p>\n\n\t![\"New](\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/new-york-apartment-1-bedroom-in-murray-hill-ny-14286.jpg\")
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