Street fairs, vendors make city better

One of the delights of living in New York is to take a leisurely walk watching street fairs and festivals on weekends.

The one around Washington Square Park last Saturday was an exhibit of arts and crafts with artistes pedaling their own works along the streets. Sauntering outdoor on a sunny day is a pleasant alternative to gazing at the treasures and masterpieces in the indoor Metropolitan Museum of Art.

On Sunday, the Annual Spring Jubilee hit the Lexington Avenue with vendors from New York's diverse ethnic communities selling food, drinks, handicrafts and other goods.