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  • Eric the ‘house’ dick

    By GERRY SHIELDS Post Correspondent
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:25 am
    WASHINGTON — US Attorney General Eric Holder introduced New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman yesterday to help lead a new federal group investigating mortgage-backed securities abuses that led to the national housing-market collapse. Schneiderman said the combined state and federal effort will have the jurisdiction it needs to unravel industry misconduct...

  • Jury: Perelman must pay ex-pal $16M

    By PAUL THARP
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:24 am
    After just 90 minutes of deliberations yesterday, a federal court jury ruled against billionaire financier Ron Perelman and ordered him to fork over the $16 million owed to his former business partner. Donald Drapkin had sued Perelman and his MacAndrews & Forbes investment firm, claiming he was stiffed out of the...

  • Lucky Giants fans hit paydirt

    By CANDACE AMOS and TODD VENEZIA
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:23 am
    These Giants fans were anything but feeling blue. The lucky Big Blue season-ticket holders who won a chance to buy seats for next week’s Super Bowl lined up at MetLife Stadium yesterday to pick up their golden tickets. “Yes I am going to the game! I have been trying...

  • Battling Bam’s tuition-fight $ong

    By GERRY SHIELDS
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:20 am
    WASHINGTON — President Obama took his “class warfare” to the University of Michigan yesterday, warning the nation’s universities that he would cut their federal aid if they “jack up tuition” every year. “We are putting colleges on notice,” Obama told an arena packed with cheering students, vowing to give the...

  • Lots of Ray it ain’t so

    By DAVID SEIFMAN City Hall Bureau Chief
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:19 am
    As Police Commissioner Ray Kelly made the rounds at a series of public events yesterday, he found himself pelted with questions on everything from the rape complaint against his son to calls for his resignation from Muslim leaders furious over an NYPD training film. Since Mayor Bloomberg had his back...
 
 
 
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    CBS New York

  • 1010 WINS Meets Uggie The Dog From ‘The Artist’

    Susan Richard
    28 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – He stole the show both on stage and on the red carpet at the Golden Globes and Uggie the dog continues to steal the hearts of moviegoers in the “The Artist” the award-winning homage to the era of silent film. But what you may not know, is that before he became a big screen star, Uggie nearly ended up at the pound. 1010 WINS’ met up with Uggie recently at the Empire State Building where his owner and trainer, Omar von Muller told anchor Susan Richard that as a misbehaving puppy, Uggie was rejected as a family pet.  Thanks to Omar’s keen eye for talent,…

  • Heat’s LeBron, D-Wade Too Much For Short-Handed Knicks To Handle

    jcap17
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:58 pm
    MIAMI (AP) — The New York Knicks, they were all about the 3′s. The Miami Heat, they welcomed back No. 3. Advantage, Heat. LeBron James scored 31 points, Dwyane Wade — he of that No. 3 jersey — scored 28 in his return from a sprained right ankle, and the Heat topped the 3-point-obsessed Knicks 99-89 on Friday night. Chris Bosh scored 13 points and James finished with eight rebounds and seven assists for Miami, which plays host to Chicago on Sunday in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference finals. “Real nice to be back,” Wade said. “Felt…

  • Prosecutors: Synagogue Firebomb Suspect Also Targeted Paramus J.C.C.

    Jesse
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pm
    HACKENSACK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – The Bergen County Prosecutor’s office announced new charges against Anthony Graziano of Lodi, who is already charged with two separate firebombing attacks on synagogues in New Jersey. LISTEN: 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reports At an afternoon news conference, officials said that Graziano, 19, planned, but failed to carry out a firebombing at the Jewish Community Center in Paramus on Jan. 7.  The prosecutor said that Graziano was seen on surveillance video and may have been spooked by a passing patrol car, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg…

  • Ticketmaster Says ‘Attack’ Responsible For Errors That Frustrated Springsteen Fans

    pvictorwins
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pm
    NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — An alleged online attack targeting Ticketmaster.com left Tri-State Area Bruce Springsteen fans frustrated Friday morning. Earlier this week, Springsteen announced that the first leg of his U.S. tour would include two shows at Madison Square Garden and three shows in New Jersey. Fans hoping to snag tickets to the Boss’s “Wrecking Ball” tour dates were hitting the refresh button over and over when they went on sale Friday morning. Fans said they got frozen screens and error messages, but not tickets when they went on the site. “I gave up on…

  • Mystery Illness Leaves Upstate N.Y. Teens With Twitches, Spasms And No Answers

    wcbsmark
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:54 pm
    LE ROY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — More than a dozen teens at a high school in upstate New York are suffering from a mystery illness that is leaving them susceptible to twitches and spasms. Thera Sanchez started showing symptoms when she woke up from a nap. “It’s very heartbreaking to me to be honest, knowing that right now I can’t do what I love,” she said. Chelsey Dumars was stricken suddenly while in school. “I couldn’t stop stuttering,” she said. “And then throughout the day, I got worse, and I started twitching and everything.” The…
 
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    Curbed National

  • Ski Chalet Week: Unconventional New Approaches to the Traditional Ski House

    Rob Bear
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Photo: Antoine Predock Architect So often when hunting for high-end properties in ski country, we run into the same tired log cabin aesthetic, with Native American-inspired prints, heavy leather furniture, mounted moose heads, and other Western clichés. Luckily, there are some owners and designers willing to brave a chilly reception from the neighbors in pursuit of something more unique. No one has turned the log home on its head more than New Mexico-based AD100 architect Antoine Predock. The Log Jam House was built in Colorado for a couple of New Yorkers, one of whom specializes in…

  • CurbedWire: Karim Rashid For BoConcept; Million Dollar Listing New York

    Sarah Firshein
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm
    BoConcept's new Ottawa Collection, designed by Karim Rashid. Photo via Contemporist WORLDWIDE—New from BoConcept is the Ottawa dining room collection, which was designed by Karim Rashid. [Contemporist] NYC—Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York, a spinoff of the network's original series profiling high-rolling agents and brokers in L.A., will kick off March 7. [Curbed NY] WORLDWIDE—House Beautiful welcomes two new contributing editors: Blair Voltz Clarke, a private art dealer, and Rebecca de Ravenel, a designer and stylist. [Editor at Large]

  • Housekeeping: Sign Up For Curbed's Newsletter; Win Some Cool Free Stuff!

    Sarah Firshein
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    What better way to enrich yourself than by consuming a beefed-up portion of daily real estate and design porn? Sign up for Curbed's House of the Day newsletter and enjoy Curbed's House of the Day column and other top stories delivered straight to your Inbox each afternoon; plus, you'll be putting your name in the running for contests and giveaways from time to time. Translation: free stuff. Oh, and while you're at it, follow the site on Facebook and on Twitter. Sign Up For Curbed's House of the Day Email:

  • PriceChopper: No matter the "meticulously renovated" interiors,...

    Sarah Firshein
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:15 pm
    No matter the "meticulously renovated" interiors, 30-foot-high living room, historic feel of a century-old house, or Stanford White pedigree, an East Hampton, N.Y., that just can't sell. It's been PriceChopped to $34.5M after going buyer-less for a year and a half. [Curbed Hamptons]

  • Globe Trotting: Meet the House That Comes With its Very Own Putting Green

    Sarah Firshein
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:30 pm
    Photo via Freshome Now that Phil Mickelson and Greg Norman are both trying to unload their homes, where ever will these links masters land? Perhaps in Fukushima, Japan, where Japanese architecture firm no.555 has designed a boxy, modernist residence with a putting green—or, technically a mini golf course—traversing the two main volumes. It's just about as cool as that rooftop putting green in Brooklyn. Below, find a full-on shot of the house. Photo via Freshome · An Interesting Architecture Approach for a Family Home: KKC House [Freshome] · Phil Mickelson Relists His…
 
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    nyc BLOG estate | Manhattan Real Estate

  • NYC Construction Permits Increased in 2011

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:58 pm
    NYC announced today an 18 percent decrease in construction-related accidents in New York City for 2011, despite a 7.7 percent increase in the issuance of construction permits citywide.  Construction-related injuries also decreased across the City last year – falling from 165 reported accidents in 2010 to 152 in 2011, a reduction of 7.8 percent. In addition to increased enforcement, expanded outreach to construction industry members and greater cooperation by builders throughout the City, the Department of Buildings has implemented more than 25 new construction safety laws since 2008 to…

  • Time Line for Buying a Manhattan Home

    21 Jan 2012 | 6:46 pm
      Time Line Guide For Purchasing a home in Manhattan - Relocation 1. Mortgage Pre-Approval: Typical Time frame: 30 minutes - 2 hours You must know how much you can spend before you spend it. Condominium apartments require at least 10% down; cooperatives generally require at least 25% down. However, every building is different. Go to this web site to get pre-approved and start the mortgage process. 2. Find an apartment: Typical Time frame: 3 - 6 months before closing. Depending on what you are looking for, the length of your search will vary. The average person sees 10 - 25…

  • 421a Tax Abatement - Pros and Cons

    14 Jan 2012 | 10:49 pm
    Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement The Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement Program gives partial tax relief to owners and tenant-shareholders of Residential Class 2 properties.  This is because Class 1 properties (i.e., one-, two-, and three-family homes), are assessed at a lower percentage of market value than Class 2. The 421a benefits vary depending on factors such as location, method of construction and if requirements for affordable housing have been met. The tax benefit (421A) bestows property tax breaks for up to 25 years on new multifamily buildings.  It was put…

  • Manhattan Q&A: Coop vs Condo Approval Process

    13 Jan 2012 | 9:51 am
    Manhattan Real Estate Question and Answer Q.     What is the difference between the approval process in co-op versus condo building? A. The difference between the approval processes in a coop versus condo buildings is based on the two different forms of ownership. Coop ownership differs from that of Condos in that you own shares in a corporation accompanied by a proprietary lease instead of holding title to a piece of property. A board of directors governs the coop. The coop board establishes what the requirements are in order to purchase an apartment in their…

  • The Morellino | 159 West 118th St | Condo Conversion

    12 Jan 2012 | 12:53 pm
    The Morellino is a pre-war condominium conversion consisting of 35 residential units, 20 storage units, & 5 retail units connected to the building. Of the 35 residential units, 15 1BR, 9 2BRs, and 11 3BRs. Six of the units boast outdoor space, either as a rooftop terrace or ground level garden. The building includes a fitness center, common outdoor rooftop, children’s playroom, a virtual doorman system, and a reception area/lobby. The Morellino is located in the heart of West Harlem at 159 west 118th Street between Lenox Avenue and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.  The Morellino…
 
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    The Caucus

  • The Early Word: Rebuttal

    By JADA F. SMITH
    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Political news from today's Times and around the Web, plus a look at the president's weekly address and happenings in Washington.

  • Gingrich Releases Two Attack Ads

    By JEREMY W. PETERS
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:05 pm
    Newt Gingrich goes on the full offensive, and so does his "super PAC."

  • First Day for New Chief of Staff

    By JACKIE CALMES
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:22 pm
    At midday Friday, William M. Daley, a former commerce secretary, passed the baton as White House chief of staff to Jacob J. Lew, the former budget director.

  • Santorum's Attacks on Romney Health Plan Could Help Democrats

    By MICHAEL D. SHEAR
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pm
    If Democrats wants a step-by-step instruction manual for how they might try to neutralize Mitt Romney on the health care issue, they might want to watch Rick Santorum's coldly efficient critique.

  • Polls Highlight Florida's Diverse Electorate

    By ALLISON KOPICKI
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:58 pm
    The challenges for Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney in Florida are far different than in the earlier nominating contests.
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    nymag.com: Politics

  • Newt’s Base

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:37 pm
    The press loves drama and hates a front-runner. So guess who they are rooting for.

  • The Coming Tsunami of Slime

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:53 am
    How Super-PACs, vulnerable candidates, and armies of mercenaries will converge to create the ugliest campaign ever.

  • Four Ads That You Might See Next Fall

    22 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pm
    Tom Godici and Greg Ketchum of ad giant BBDO write the scripts for a Romney-Obama race.

  • The Lonely Battle of Wael Ghonim

    22 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pm
    A year after the Tahrir Square uprising, Wael Ghonim is the international superstar of the Arab Spring, with a big new book out this month celebrating the Egyptian revolution he helped unleash. But triumph may be the last thing on his mind.

  • The Third-Party Rail

    22 Jan 2012 | 8:42 pm
    As the donkey battles the elephant, some say: There’s got to be a better way.
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    City Room

  • The Week in Pictures for Jan. 27

    By THE NEW YORK TIMES
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:40 pm
    Subjects include the first snowfall in 2012, a great apartment deal in the West Village and a subway track that doubles as a wishing well.

  • Judge Moves Congressional Primary Date to June

    By THOMAS KAPLAN
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pm
    Gary L. Sharpe's decision in federal court in Albany could mean New Yorkers have primaries in April for president, June for Congress and September for legislators.

  • Charter School Releases an Ad Supporting Cuomo

    By THOMAS KAPLAN
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:45 pm
    Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation filmed a video inspired by Governor Cuomo's declaration in his State of the State address that he intended to be a lobbyist for public school students.

  • The Lam Family of Ludlow Street

    By THE NEW YORK TIMES
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:10 pm
    An update on the Lam family-their compact existence in a 350-square-foot downtown apartment is again documented in pictures.

  • Cablevision Workers in Brooklyn Vote to Join Union

    By CHRISTOPHER REEVE
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    By 180 to 86, the cable television employees decided to join the Communication Workers of America, despite a vigorous management campaign to reject the affiliation.
 
 
 
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    Baseball - NY Daily News

  • Judge rules against Nash in World Series trophy case

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:36 am
    A New Jersey judge ruled this week that former hip-hop star Peter J. Nash, best known as “Prime Minister Pete Nice” of the early 1990s group 3rd Bass, has no ownership claims to a 1912 Red Sox World Series trophy.

  • Madoff trustee eyes $83M ‘profit’ from Met owners 

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:38 am
    The trustee overseeing the liquidation of Bernie Madoff’s estate has asked a federal judge to order the owners of the Mets to turn over more than $83 million in allegedly fictitious profits they withdrew from their accounts in the two years before Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme collapsed.

  • Maine agrees to minor-league deal  with BoSox

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pm
    Former Met John Maine has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Red Sox, according to a report in the Fredericksburg (Va.) Freelance-Star.

  • Mets: No dirt on us 

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:56 pm
    After U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed most of the counts in Irving Picard's $1 billion lawsuit against the owners of the Mets, the trustee of the Bernie Madoff liquidation embarked on an aggressive campaign to did up dirt.

  • Kuroda officially a Yankee

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:11 pm
    After announcing the trade for Seattle righthander Michael Pineda Monday, the team on Thursday made official its one-year agreement with free agent righty Hiroki Kuroda.
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    Yankees - NY Daily News

  • Kuroda officially a Yankee

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:11 pm
    After announcing the trade for Seattle righthander Michael Pineda Monday, the team on Thursday made official its one-year agreement with free agent righty Hiroki Kuroda.

  • Jones re-signs with Yankees

    25 Jan 2012 | 7:06 pm
    The Yankees on Wednesday made official the signing of Andruw Jones to a one-year contract. The 16-year veteran will serve as a pinch-hitter and part-time designated hitter.

  • Rocket to pitch in Longhorns alumni game

    25 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am
    Roger Clemens is apparently taking time off from preparing for his perjury trial to play a little ball. The former Yankee pitcher will pitch the first inning of the University of Texas' alumni game on Saturday.

  • Posada retirement wrapup has a catch

    24 Jan 2012 | 9:52 pm
    The Yankees sure went the extra mile for Jorge Posada’s farewell press conference, filling the big room at the Stadium with teammates and trophies Tuesday.

  • Tearful Posada says goodbye to Bombers

    24 Jan 2012 | 9:44 pm
    Jorge Posada, a Yankee for 17 years, broke down shortly after beginning his prepared statement and halted several times during his reading, overcome with emotion.
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    Mets - NY Daily News

  • Madoff trustee eyes 83M ‘profit’ from Met owners 

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:38 am
    THE TRUSTEE overseeing the liquidation of Bernie Madoff’s estate has asked a federal judge to order the owners of the Mets to turn over more than $83 million in allegedly fictitious profits they withdrew from their accounts in the two years before Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme collapsed.

  • Maine agrees to minor-league deal  with BoSox

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:51 pm
    Former Met John Maine has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Red Sox, according to a report in the Fredericksburg (Va.) Freelance-Star.

  • Mets: No dirt on us 

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:56 pm
    After U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed most of the counts in Irving Picard's $1 billion lawsuit against the owners of the Mets, the trustee of the Bernie Madoff liquidation embarked on an aggressive campaign to did up dirt.

  • Franco heading into Mets' Hall of Fame

    26 Jan 2012 | 12:50 pm
    The Mets on Thursday announced the selection of reliever John Franco as the 26th member of the team's Hall of Fame. Franco will be inducted on June 3, before a Sunday afternoon game at Citi Field.

  • Seaver's now pitching Hall of Fame wine

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:49 pm
    You have to forgive Tom Seaver for feeling as if he’s just gone to the Hall of Fame all over again, once again with a higher percentage of votes than any of his peers.
 
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    New York Yankees News

  • Richards tests knowledge on 'Baseball IQ'

    Bryan Hoch
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:10 am
    With the MLB Network preparing to launch its first game show, "Baseball IQ," the Yankees administered a practice test. The highest score was posted by Yankees Museum curator Brian Richards, who was selected to represent the club on the program.

  • Kuroda officially in the fold with one-year deal

    Anthony DiComo
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:23 pm
    The Yankees made official another contract on Thursday, formally announcing their one-year pact with right-handed starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda.

  • No hearings for Yanks as Logan agrees to pact

    Anthony DiComo
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:12 pm
    The Yankees avoided arbitration with their lone remaining eligible player on Thursday, inking left-handed reliever Boone Logan to a one-year, $1.87 million contract.

  • Yanks' system has host of promising backstops

    Jesse Sanchez
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    While the Yankees won't have veteran Jorge Posada or top prospect Jesus Montero in 2012, the future remains bright behind the plate -- and in other areas -- for the organization.

  • Yanks' approach with system paying off

    Anthony DiComo
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Only three American League franchises -- the A's, Mariners and Rays -- can claim more prospects than the Yankees in the MLB.com Top 100, which were unveiled on Wednesday.
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    New York Mets News

  • Mets sign Tuiasosopo to Minors deal

    Anthony DiComo
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Continuing to add depth to the upper levels of their Minors system, the Mets on Friday signed infielder Matt Tuiasosopo to a Minor League contract. He will report to Minor League camp.

  • Carter an all-time great, on and off the field

    Lyle Spencer
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm
    For nearly two decades, Gary Carter set the standard for big league catchers, and "Kid Sunshine" was every bit as good as a person as he was as a player.

  • Franco to be inducted into Mets Hall of Fame

    Anthony DiComo
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    A burgeoning team Hall of Fame is about to gain another member. The Mets on Thursday announced plans to induct former closer John Franco into their Hall of Fame this summer, making Franco their fifth new inductee in three years.

  • Trio of Mets hurlers among Top 100 Prospects

    Anthony DiComo
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    It started with Matt Harvey, the college product with the big right arm. Then Jeurys Familia began outpitching his projections, and one became two. Soon after, the Mets traded Carlos Beltran for another top arm, Zack Wheeler, and two grew to three. Wheeler, Harvey and Familia all landed on MLB.com's 2012 Top 100 Prospects list, released Wednesday.

  • Prospect Q&A: Wheeler dreaming big

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    Prospect Q&A: Wheeler dreaming big
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  • Giants' Jacobs runs with memories of 2008 upset

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:48 pm
    Brandon Jacobs does not care what the Patriots — or anyone else — thinks about Super Bowl XLII: he has a ring.

  • Coughlin will make sure Giants don't miss Super curfew

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:44 pm
    The veterans get their own rooms. The younger players double up. Either way, when the Giants hit Indy on Monday, the men in blue have been ordered to be in bed every night at their downtown hotel by midnight, which by Tom Coughlin time means 11:55 p.m.

  • Tuck, Giants aim for Brady crunch

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 pm
    There is no secret to the Giants’ game plan in Super Bowl XLVI. It’s the same one they had in November. It’s the same one they had in Super Bowl XLII.To win this game, they have to stop Tom Brady.

  • Revis who? Webster says he's top CB

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:56 pm
    Darrelle Revis rightly garners much of the ink and the accolades at his position in New York, but according to several Giants, Corey Webster also should be listed among the top cover cornerbacks in the NFL.

  • Lupica: Two from school of Tuna

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:18 pm
    We have the two great capitals of American pro sports in this Super Bowl, New York and Boston, everybody knows that, Giants and the Patriots doing it again four years later. We have two great quarterbacks in Tom Brady and Eli Manning, Brady already one of the best of all time and Eli grinding hard to get there, Brady trying to win his fourth Super Bowl and Eli going for two.
 
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  • Carmelo to miss Saturday's game vs. Houston

    28 Jan 2012 | 2:41 am
    Carmelo Anthony has settled on a radical approach toward improving his shooting percentage, something even more drastic than to simply stop shooting; stop playing. Anthony and the Knicks medical staff have decided to shut down the small forward for at least two games in order for Anthony to rest his sore body.

  • Nets notch longest win streak of the season

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:08 am
    The real Deron Williams is finally fitting into his Nets uniform. Coming off a 34-point effort in his previous last game, the point guard provided another dominating performance - scoring 27 points with 10 assists in Friday's 99-96 win against the Cavaliers.

  • Without Melo, Amar'e lacks sizzle vs. Heat

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:32 am
    Here were the Knicks without Carmelo Anthony against the mighty Miami Heat Friday night, and you just know that Amar’e Stoudemire had to love it.

  • Melo-less Knicks flame-out vs. Heat

    28 Jan 2012 | 12:07 am
    It was unconventional, risky and just about the only chance the Knicks, minus Carmelo Anthony, had against the Miami Heat. It was also classic Mike D’Antoni circa 2005. And it almost worked.

  • Day at the Races: Jan. 28

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:59 pm
    The 6-year-old still will be looking for his first victory since the 2009 Wood Memorial in Saturday’s $75,000 Evening Attire Stakes, which was supposed to be run last Saturday, but was canceled because of the snow. Scratched from the 2009 Kentucky Derby the morning of the race, I Want Revenge has only raced five times since, losing all five starts, but was still made the 6-5 morning- line favorite.
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  • NHL Power Rankings: All-Star edition

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    The All-Star break is here! Everyone, pack your bags, we're headed to ... Ottawa. Huh? Before the league takes it up another notch, the Daily News pauses for its All-Star break NHL Power Rankings.

  • Goalie's White House snub still catching heat

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:49 pm
    Tim Thomas had 60 minutes to conjure up another politically-charged Facebook post Tuesday night when the Bruins benched him in favor of backup Tuukka Rask in an eventual 5-3 loss to the host Washington Capitals.

  • Rangers Jet into All-Star break, post shutout

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:08 am
    The Rangers avoided what easily could have been a trap game Tuesday night at the Garden, pressing through a physical Winnipeg club for a 3-0 victory.

  • Bruins' Thomas takes pass on meeting Prez

    24 Jan 2012 | 1:11 pm
    Over an ideological difference with President Obama and the current administration, Thomas skipped the White House ceremony to salute the Stanley Cup champion Bruins.

  • Sauer news for Rangers defense

    23 Jan 2012 | 8:04 pm
    The Rangers' collective sigh of relief over Ryan McDonagh’s healthy return quickly jerked into a hiccup Monday morning, when John Tortorella announced that McDonagh’s defensive partner from last season, Michael Sauer, had experienced a setback in his concussion recovery.
 
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    Rangers Recent Headlines

  • Hagelin in NHL Fastest Skater event

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:36 pm
    Follow @thenyrangers Share The National Hockey League has announced All-Star and rookie assignments for Saturday night's 2012 Molson Canadian NHL All-Star Skills Competition at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa. A fan fav...

  • Fedotenko signing session on Saturday

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Follow @thenyrangers Share Fans who catch Rangers forward Ruslan Fedotenko coming out of The Garden -- or any other arena -- after a Blueshirts game know that he is happy to stop and sign his autograph for anyone and e...

  • Hagelin going to All-Star Weekend

    25 Jan 2012 | 12:26 pm
    • Rangers All-Star Central Follow @thenyrangers Share Rangers rookie Carl Hagelin will be part of the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend, after being named to the 12-rookie squad that will go to Ottawa. Hagelin, who ...

  • Rangers reach the break on high note

    24 Jan 2012 | 8:53 pm
    NEW YORK (AP) - Henrik Lundqvist stopped 22 shots in a bit of a surprise start, and Ryan Callahan, John Mitchell and Brad Richards provided the offense in the New York Rangers' 3-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Lundqvist (22...

  • Johnson called up from Connecticut

    24 Jan 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Follow @thenyrangers Share New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that goaltender Chad Johnson has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a...
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  • Gaels avoid back-to-back losses vs. Siena

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:51 am
    Scott Machado went out and scored 18 points with five assists and seven rebounds, and Momo Jones continued his hot play of late with 20 points and six boards as Iona built leads as large as 19 points in the second half and then withstood a late charge before posting a 71-62 victory at Webster Bank Arena.

  • Schiano leaving Rutgers to take over Bucs

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:19 am
    Rutgers coach Greg Schiano will leave the Big East program he resurrected to become head coach of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to multiple sources. Details of a five-year deal were finalized Thursday morning.

  • Stately send-off for JoePa

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:47 pm
    Two hundred and fifty miles west of Flatbush, where he grew up playing stickball and imagined life as a lawyer, a famous football coach’s life was celebrated in a stirring memorial service Thursday.

  • 'Cuse lawyers want suit moved from NYC court

    26 Jan 2012 | 4:30 pm
    Attorneys for Syracuse head basketball coach Jim Boeheim want the defamation suit filed by former Orange ball boys Bobby Davis and Mike Lang moved from New York City to Onondaga County.

  • After final drive, JoePa is laid to rest

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    On the second day of civic mourning in a place known as Happy Valley, thousands of people paid their respects to Joe Paterno again Wednesday morning, before a funeral procession was scheduled to make its way through the Penn State campus.
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  • SNY forced to pull plug on tourney 

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:52 pm
    One of the area’s most popular basketball tournaments, the SNY Invitational, was called off after Long Island University realized on Wednesday that a newly adopted NCAA regulation prevented the tournament from being played on its Brooklyn campus.

  • Armory tiff sends CHSAA running to MSG

    26 Jan 2012 | 7:45 pm
    The Millrose Games are moving to the Armory this year, but the CHSAA is keeping its best relays at Madison Square Garden after a scheduling tiff between the league and the uptown track and field center.

  • Ford's Jones is CHSAA standout

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:53 pm
    The hard work and early mornings are just starting to pay dividends for Aaliyah Jones. The sophomore guard at Bishop Ford has many memories of 6 a.m. wake-ups in Charlotte, N.C., working out with her dad.

  • Mile of smiles for Stuy senior 

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:16 pm
    Konrad Surkont came into his senior year with numerous goals, but one big one: He wanted to qualify for the Invitational Mile at the Millrose Games.

  • Lincoln's Folkes bides his time ...

    25 Jan 2012 | 4:55 pm
    Lincoln’s Kareem Folkes is hoping that someone else’s college decision will help him make one of his own. According to Railsplitters coach Shawn O’Connor, Lincoln’s two-way star will wait until after the Feb.1 National Signing Day to decide where to play college football.
 
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    NYDN Rss Article only

  • Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony together for ‘Q’Viva’ 

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    “Q’VIVA,” explains Marc Anthony, is a talent show where the winner doesn’t win anything except the chance to display his or her talent to millions of television viewers around the world. Oh, just that. “Q’Viva!

  • Luke Perry in ‘Goodnight for Justice: The Measure of a Man’ 

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Like many sequels, “The Measure of a Man” doesn’t quite measure up to its predecessor, and as with many sequels, some of the reasons aren’t its fault. The freshness and some of the pleasant surprises, by definition, are lost on the second go-round.

  • Teacher forced out after asking teen if she ‘ever had anal sex’ 

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:26 am
    A perverted Brooklyn science teacher resigned after he allegedly asked a female student if she “ever had anal sex,” the Daily News has learned.

  • A bonus from Duncan 

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:10 am
    Mayor Bloomberg’s bold plan to pay the best teachers much more — via $20,000 salary hikes doled out to top performers — is winning friends in high places. U.S.

  • Justice for Danny

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:05 am
    The military equivalent of a grand jury hearing into the death of Pvt. Danny Chen in Afghanistan has produced a recommendation to criminally charge one member of his former company. This must be a start toward justice.
 
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    Capitol Confidential

  • What’s On Your Mind? Florida Edition!

    The Daily Politics
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:55 pm
    Hello from Florida, where the weather's balmy and the politics are hot... I'm not making any predictions about who's going to capture the GOP gold here on Tuesday, but I'm VERY interested to hear what YOU think (or hope) is going to happen. What's On Your Mind?

  • Attempting To Solve The Mortgage Crisis

    The Daily Politics
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:42 pm
    Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is seeking answers to the cause of the mortgage crisis. Hoping the country will once again trust in the financial sector, Schneiderman is teaming up with the feds as part of a Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group. "I would like to thank ...

  • Romney And Gingrich Court Florida Latinos, Jews

    The Daily Politics
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:43 pm
    DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA -- A day after clashing in an oft-brutal and personal debate, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich refocused their efforts on capturing the hearts of the critical Latino voter bloc here in the Sunshine State. “I would like to extend ‘el sueño americano’  to every person... I ...

  • Judge Sharpe Orders Congressional Primaries Held in June

    The Daily Politics
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:35 pm
    A federal judge Friday ordered the state’s Congressional primaries held in June, throwing New York’s entire election calendar into turmoil. U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe ordered the change to force New York to comply with a federal law requiring states to get absentee ballots to military ...

  • Judge: Hold NY Congressional Primaries In June

    The Daily Politics
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:35 pm
    A federal judge Friday ordered the state’s Congressional primaries held in June, throwing New York’s entire election calendar into turmoil. U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe ordered the change to force New York to comply with a federal law requiring states to get absentee ballots to military ...
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    Gothamist

  • Last Night's Action: One Up/One Down

    Peter Trinkle
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:05 pm
    The Nets did something the Knicks couldn't the other night, win on the road in Cleveland. New Jersey won 99-96 thanks to big performances from key players. Deron Williams had 27 points and 10 assists. Anthony Morrow added 22 points while Kris Humphries added 18 points and 11 rebounds. [ more › ]

  • Extra, Extra: Young Jon Stewart's Moshpit Photo Revealed

    Ben Yakas
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:26 pm
    Because Beyonce 101 is now a real thing, check out today's end-of-day links: Chicken McBites are coming, The Nanny's alien abduction, the saddest Trekkie ever, and Nicolas Cage remains awesome. Don't forget to follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. You can also get the top stories mailed to you—sign up here. [ more › ]

  • Crimes Against Fashion: Pennsylvania School Bans Uggs

    Jen Chung
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:11 pm
    After students were caught smuggling in contraband items like cellphones into class, a Pennsylvania middle school has banned Uggs—or other "outdoor, open top boots." The Pottstown Mercury reports, 'In a letter sent home with students Wednesday, Principal Gail Cooper announced the ban, saying “we have been experiencing problems with some students wearing open top boots and carrying items in their boots that are prohibited in school.'" [ more › ]

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  • Ice-T Endorses Hillary Clinton For Homegirl-In-Chief

    Ben Yakas
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:52 pm
    The real 2012 election is still months away (even considering the 24 or so Republican primary jibberjabbers-to-the-death), and already our greatest thinkers are turning their attention to 2016. While speaking about his directorial debut—the documentary "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap"—at the Sundance Film Festival, Ice-T endorsed Hillary Clinton for president in 2016. "She did the Secretary of State job, she was a G, she held it down, she didn't cry...Obama will support her, and she'll be the first woman president." Well of course Ice-T would support her—Coco loves…
 
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    nymag.com: Theater

  • It Ain’t Necessarily...

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:57 pm
    Musical? Opera? Rapture? Travesty? Two critics on the remade Porgy and Bess.

  • Still the Tap Dance Kid

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 pm
    Dulé Hill, back on Broadway.

  • God Help Them

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:53 pm
    Godspell is back on Broadway, with Hunter Parrish as a fresh-faced Jesus. A look back at the career malaise that often follows playing the Son of God.

  • Getting Over Samantha

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pm
    At the Algonquin, talking Noël Coward with Kim Cattrall.

  • O Brother

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:51 pm
    The Ethan Coen–Woody Allen–Elaine May triptych Relatively Speaking nearly drowns in its own shtick.
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    NewYorkology

  • Shakespeare '12: "As You Like It" and "Into the Woods"

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:32 am
    “As You Like It” and “Into the Woods” will be staged for free this summer in Central Park for Shakespeare in the Park, the Public Theater announced Thursday. Performances of the Shakespeare comedy “As You Like It” will begin sometime in June under the direction of Daniel Sullivan. Lily Rabe (as Rosalind,) is the only cast member announced thus far. At the end of July, the stage will switch to Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical “Into the Woods.” The production — directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction and movement…

  • South Street Seaport Museum reopens

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am
    Closed since March, the South Street Seaport Museum today reopened under a temporary partnership with the Museum of the City of New York, which aims to pump new energy into the historic buildings by linking the city’s past with the present. The 16 exhibitions cover everything from Made in New York contemporary furniture and fashion to Thomas Edison’s movies of the New York waterfront. Nearly a year ago the museum abruptly closed its galleries as its financial problems became public. Its collection of historic ships docked nearby remained open only on occasion as maritime fans warned…

  • City Bakery reveals Hot Chocolate Fest flavors

    24 Jan 2012 | 8:02 pm
    City Bakery today announced its lineup of flavors for its 20th annual Hot Chocolate Festival taking place throughout February. Highlights include a “Super Bowl” flavor on Super Bowl Sunday, “Love Potion” on Valentine’s Day and the rare taste of “Leap Year” on Feb. 29. The 2012 Hot Chocolate Festival schedule of flavors: Feb. 1 - Sunken Treasure Feb. 2 - Espresso Feb. 3 - Ginger Feb. 4 - Banana Peel Feb. 5 - Super Bowl Feb. 6 - Lemon Feb. 7 - Tropical Feb. 8 - Vietnamese Cinnamon Feb. 9 - Milk Chocolate Feb. 10 - Bourbon Feb. 11 - Caramel Feb. 12 -…

  • Dutch drawings (including Rembrandt) at the Morgan

    24 Jan 2012 | 3:53 pm
    The Morgan Library & Museum on Friday opened an exhibition of more than 90 17th Century Dutch drawings, including four by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn. All the works in Rembrandt’s World: Dutch Drawings from the Clement C. Moore Collection are promised gifts to the Morgan and will eventually land in the museum’s permanent collection. For this show, they will be on view through April 29. The exhibition features works by Ferdinand Bol, Gerbrand van den Eeckhout, Abraham Bloemaert, Aelbert Cuyp and Jan van Goyen on themes ranging from landscapes and marine views to animals and…

  • Winter Antiques Show fills up Park Ave Armory

    24 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pm
    The 58th annual Winter Antiques Show is open through Sunday at the Park Avenue Armory with works from more than 73 exhibitors. The Armory’s 55,000 square foot drill hall has been turned into a pop-up museum for the week with folk art paintings, tribal art, antique furniture, arms and armor as well as 20th century fine art and photography. Items on display include antique carpets from the Keshishian gallery, (top;) a double-sided Yakshi sculpture in the Carlton Rochell Asian Art gallery, (right;) an American locomotive made of wood, metal and copper in the Tillou Gallery, and armor from the…
 
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    ArtsJournal: Daily Arts News

  • Red Pill, Blue Pill - Is Engagement An Either/Or Thing?

    ArtsJournal
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:01 am
    What if our audiences are confined by our predetermined ideas about what they are? A professor who began to get hundreds of thousands of views online wonders why he confines himself to a classroom with only a few dozen students. ArtsJournal "Lead or Follow Debate" 01/27/12

  • London's National Gallery Assistants Stage Work Actions

    ArtsJournal
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:34 am
    "Used to standing quietly in the shadows while the spotlight shines on a Leonardo or Caravaggio or Velázquez, the National Gallery's warders - or assistants, as they are known these days - do not tend to draw attention to themselves. But, at the moment, that is exactly what they are doing. Last week's two-hour stoppage, which saw between 30 and 40 assistants walk off the job, forced the temporary closure of around 35 rooms, though not the blockbuster Leonardo exhibition." The Guardian (UK) 01/27/12

  • Know A Narcissist? It's Probably Tough On Him Too

    ArtsJournal
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:28 am
    "A new study has found that men who are full of themselves may actually be stressed out by their own narcissism." Jezebel 01/26/12

  • Of Art And Imaging Analysis

    ArtsJournal
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am
    "There are manifest deficiencies of understanding on the crucial relationship between the discoveries that are being made through advances of technical analysis, and the original painterly/artistic means by which the art-objects-under-investigation were produced by artists in the first place." ArtWatchUK 01/26/12

  • Mapping The World Of Art

    ArtsJournal
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:53 am
    "My-ArtMap is a social network exclusively for the art and art market. Like the Art World, it is populated by art professionals, including auction houses, galleries, museums and art collectors. The site just exited beta, shortly after acquiring many new members from Spain, Italy and Germany. It is heavily focused on Europe, at least for the time being." ReadWriteWeb 01/27/12
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    Eater NY

  • EaterWire: Moomah Cafe Closes; Two Boots' Mardi Gras Soiree

    Amanda Kludt
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:45 pm
    Click here to view the full photogallery. DITMAS PARK— Photographer Joanna Trimble sends in photographs of The Farm on Adderley's pre-Industrial dinner on Wednesday. Check them out above. [EaterWire] TRIBECA— Moomah Cafe a kiddie-friendly cafe owned by the wife of comedian Jon Stewart is closing. [Tribeca Citizen] CHELSEA— The kids at P.S. 11 are eating fantastic food in a program that DNA Info calls the "holy grail for the local, sustainable and organic food-in-school movements." [DNA Info] WILLIAMSBURG— Small Williamsburg bar and restaurant Saint Austere is holding…

  • Airport Dining: Chef Eric Ripert offers the Wall...

    Amanda Kludt
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:24 pm
    Chef Eric Ripert offers the Wall Street Journal a thorough guide to where to eat in the world's airports. In New York he particularly likes Crust, Bobby Van's Steakhouse, and the little stands in the Delta terminals. Meanwhile in London, he has a totally normal ritual: he likes to have a relaxing meal at Caviar House & Prunier followed by the Scotch shopping. [WSJ]

  • Eater Maps: 12 Epic New York City Steaks to Eat Before You Die

    Greg Morabito
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm
    There are a lot of good steaks in this city, but only a few deserve placement in the Big Beef Hall of Fame. Here's a map of 12 Epic New York Steaks to Eat Before You Die.

  • Board Wrap: If You Just Had One Day Left in Midtown...

    Amanda Kludt
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:04 pm
    · How Much to Tip on Carry Out? [SE] · Where Midtowners Would Go if They Had Just One Lunch Left [ML] · So Where Does Katz's Get its Pastrami? [Mouthfuls] · Delouvrier Slacked Off While I was Served Crap Food [Mouthfuls] · GUYS: What About the New Acme's Wine Program? [eG]

  • Coming Attractions: Reps announce that Tortaria, the new...

    Amanda Kludt
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:39 pm
    Reps announce that Tortaria, the new Mexican sandwich shop and tequila bar at 94 University place and 12th Street, will open on Monday. The 65-seat space will serve tortas, taquitos, made-to-order guacamole, homemade salsas, hand-pressed tortillas, and a range of margaritas in a space that is the owners' "reimagined take on the bodega." See the full menu here. [EaterWire]
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    Racked NY

  • RackedWire: Two Looks from Opening Ceremony x Adidas; Inside Karl's Pop-Up

    Izzy Grinspan
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:26 pm
    Image via WWD EVERYWHERE—Above, those are two looks from the collection Adidas is doing for Opening Ceremony. They might not look wildly sporty at first glance, but the coat on the left is neoprene and the tape on the right is reflective. The full line debuts this summer in time for the 2012 Olympics. [Racked National] WEST VILLAGE—The Wreak Havoc girls checked out the Karl pop-up shop today, and they liked what they saw. Head over for their description, but be warned—in honor of the Kaiser, they've turned almost every "c" in the post into the letter "k." [Wreak Havoc NYC]

  • Now Open: Attention Madison Avenue: Céline Is Officially Open

    Racked Staff
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm
    Click here to view the full photogallery. Hey Céline fiends: You can now get your fix of chic French sportswear and accessories on Madison Avenue. We stopped by today and were greeted by the smell of brand new leather, as well as a salesperson who confirmed the store officially opened its doors as of yesterday. The Madison Avenue location (on the same block as Ladurée) is the luxury brand's only free-standing store in New York, and is quite impressive, with sleek decor, high ceilings, and bright lighting. We saw one shopper leave with six large carrier bags, but don't fret,…

  • Guidance: Return Policy Rundown: Department Store Edition

    Kenzie Bryant
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:03 pm
    Coming out of the sale season, you might have started realize that you got a little carried away. Or very carried away. Or so carried away you're caught immobile between the carnage that once was your closet and the monster that is your bank statement, feeling a mix of shock, desperation, and a tinge of pride. We're here to help you snap out of it with a little thing known as the return. Admittedly, "return" can be a scary word loaded with variables depending on the store, time frame, and item. But we've put together a guide to return policies at major department stores to help you answer…

  • Mr. Mickey On the Road: Once again, Steve Madden and Mickey...

    Izzy Grinspan
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Once again, Steve Madden and Mickey Boardman of Paper are teaming up for Fashion Week. Expect to see the duo on your Taxi TV starting February 1st in a feature called "Crashin' Fashion Week," which covers shows, parties, and behind-the-scenes news. Why the partnership? “It’s a natural fit,” Madden tells Women's Wear. “Not to mention, we look alike.” [WWD]

  • Deck the Walls: Buy Yourself Some Art at 20x200's Semi-Annual Sale

    Izzy Grinspan
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pm
    Tyson Anthony Roberts's "The Gardens" via 20x200 Right now, it's probably pretty gray and dreary outside your window. But you know where it's not gray and dreary? In Tyson Anthony Roberts's abstract garden print, pictured above. And right now, that print can be yours for just $18 as part of 20x200's sitewide sale. 20x200 is the affordable side project of Nolita's Jen Bekman Gallery. The contemporary art on the site is never expensive, but from now through January 31st, it's all 20% off for orders of $50 or more. Sale items change every day, but if you sign up for the newsletter, you'll get…
 
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    The Cut

  • Exclusive First Look: Anjelica Huston’s Gorgeous WSJ. Cover

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:18 am
    Anjelica Huston, former Halston muse turned Oscar-winning actress, covers the new issue of WSJ. magazine, which comes out tomorrow. As you can see, she's even more gorgeous now than she was in her twenties. Read more posts by Charlotte Cowles Filed Under: anjelica huston ,fashion goddesses ,cover girls ,wsj. magazine ,halston

  • JCPenney Is Sprucing Itself Up So Much That You Might Actually Shop There

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:10 am
    In addition to announcing a new pricing plan that'll replace sales with a permanent 40 percent price cut, JCPenney has signed a three-year deal with  entertainment agency FactoryMade Ventures, presumably so that they can kick off the brand's makeover with some fancy new ads. They're also getting a (very much needed) new logo, and closing down a spinoff e-commerce site called Clad that no one had ever really heard of anyway. To pay for all these changes, JCPenney's new president, former Apple executive Ron Johnson, announced that they're investing $800 million in overhauling themselves.

  • Sounding Auf: A Quick Chat With Project Runway's All-Star April Johnston

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:05 am
    Last night's six-hour-long challenge didn't end well for Project Runway's April. The edgy young designer's wispy purple minidress left the judges underwhelmed to say the least and, with some of the toughest criticism seen so far this season, she became the fourth designer eliminated from the all-star talent pool. But while blueberries led to her ousting (she had to design a dress inspired by the sorbet flavor), she's got no sour grapes. Everything seemed to go wrong for you on last night's episode. Does that mean you saw your elimination coming? Do you hate gelato now?Project Runway is all…

  • Wes Gordon, Misha Nonoo, Simon Spurr Win Rising Star Awards

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:50 am
    The latest winners of Fashion Group International's Rising Star awards were named yesterday at a special awards luncheon. Two designers, Wes Gordon and Nonoo's Misha Nonoo, tied for the womenswear win; Simon Spurr took home the menswear trophy. Rising Star titles remain a prestigious award for young designers, and there's an extra bonus — as Wes Gordon noted in his acceptance speech, the ceremony offered time for a nice long lunch break in the otherwise frantic run-up to fashion week. Read more posts by Alex Rees Filed Under: awards ,designers ,wes gordon ,simon spurr ,nonoo ,fashion…

  • Vanessa Paradis Goes Art Deco in Chanel Couture

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:20 am
    Vanessa Paradis wore a couture gown from Chanel's fall 2011 collection to this year’s Sidaction Gala dinner at Pavillon d’Armenonville in Paris last night. She accessorized with a red Chanel clutch. What do you think of the sleeve-length on this dress (altered from the runway version, which had cool thumb-holes)? And how about Vanessa's sheer tights and shoes? Read more posts by Ally Betker Filed Under: look of the day ,vanessa paradis ,chanel ,designers
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    Streetsblog New York City

  • Caption Contest: Tappan Zee Outreach Gone Fishin’

    Noah Kazis
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:45 pm
    Until last fall, the state’s planning for a new Tappan Zee Bridge was a model of public outreach. It included over 280 public meetings and one outreach center open full-time on each side of the bridge. Under Governor Andrew Cuomo, however, the project has been “fast-tracked.” Transit was axed from the bridge and the project is hurtling forward without basic information being provided to the public. Tellingly, the outreach centers have been shuttered; shown above is the Nyack site as of yesterday. The sign in the window says “Space For Rent.” Let us know in the…

  • Anti-Sprawl Doctor to Host PBS Series on Urban Design and Public Health

    Angie Schmitt
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:17 pm
    “A leading voice for better urban design for the sake of good health.” “A public health/social justice hero.” Dr. Richard Jackson, chair of environmental health at UCLA, is a leading voice for transportation reform whose work has linked America’s sprawl to the nation’s high rates of obesity. The former director of the Center for Disease Control’s Environment Health Department will take to the airwaves Tuesday in an interview with PBS’s Tavis Smiley. The interview will run in coordination with Dr. Jackson’s four-hour documentary series,…

  • House Transportation Bill “a March of Horribles”

    Ben Goldman
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:26 pm
    Highways 'n' pipelines: The cover page to the House transportation bill brochure. Image: Politico There was no grand unveiling of the House’s five-year transportation bill today, but a summary of the bill has been kicking around for a few days. While there aren’t any hard numbers available yet, the “American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act” looks like a return to 1950s-style transportation policy. It is particularly unkind to transit and bike/ped programs, and to cities in general. The bill’s overarching themes, again in the absence of official…

  • The Weekly Carnage

    Summer Greenstein
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:24 pm
    The Weekly Carnage is a Friday round-up of motor vehicle violence across the five boroughs and beyond. For more on the origins and purpose of this column, please read About the Weekly Carnage. A crash at Broadway and 97th Street injured a pedestrian and sent a cab into scaffolding. Photo:DNA Fatal Crashes (2 killed this week, 11 this year, 3 drivers charged*) Midwood: 58-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by One Driver, Fatally Struck by a Second in Hit-and-Run (ABC 7, NY1) Staten Island: Nelson Coelho, 23, Struck Trying to Cross SI Expressway (Post) Injuries, Arrests and Property Damage Greenwich…

  • Cuomo Admin Denies Requests for Information on Tappan Zee Financing

    Noah Kazis
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:22 am
    How does Andrew Cuomo plan to pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge? The state isn’t saying — and it isn’t letting the public weigh in, either. Why won't the Cuomo administration say how it plans to pay for a new Tappan Zee Bridge? Photo: Angel Franco/Newsday The Cuomo administration won’t release its financial plan for the bridge until April or May, according to a report in the Journal News. That’s just months before construction is scheduled to start, and months after the state starts soliciting proposals from contractors. It’s far too late for New…
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    Midtown Lunch

  • Lunch Links (The “Double Meat FTW!” Edition)

    Zach Brooks
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pm
    A Wreck at Potbelly when you don’t order double meat. Photo courtesy of SENY Clearly this person didn’t take our double meat suggestion at Potbelly [SENY] Is there a cheaper lunch in Midtown than doubles from the Trini Paki Cart? [Food in Mouth] The bulgogi wraps at Bon Chon make for a good lunch [Feisty Foodie] The grilled [...]

  • De Strawberry Short Wafel is A Great Winter Treat

    brianhoffman
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm
    I must admit I was a bit skeptical when Wafels & Dinges announced their newest creation, De Strawberry Short Wafel. It sounds like a delicious option for summer time when strawberries are fully in season, but here we are in the mildly freezing month of January. And while I know that strawberries are now available [...]

  • Tri Tip Grill’s Bacon Cheddar Buck is a Winner

    Donny T.
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
    Ever since I started writing here on Midtown Lunch, I have heard of Tri Tip Grill (loved by many Midtown Lunch’ers). I wanted to try them and I knew I should try them. But things kept coming up and I just never had the time to trek up to the Rockefeller Center. Then finally at [...]

  • Flatiron Lunch: The Cannibal’s Grilled Cheese is No Ordinary Sando

    Blondie
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:45 am
    Every Friday we go south of the ML boundaries in search of a delicious lunch. Sometimes it’s Murray Hill south or the Flatiron District, sometimes Gramercy and everything in between- but we just like to call it Flatiron Lunch. During the late summer last year, the restaurant Resto expanded into a neighboring space and opened The [...]

  • Get 53% off BBQUE’s Smoke Shack

    Zach Brooks
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:30 am
    This week our brand new deals page has got something for the Flatiron Lunch’ers. Get $15 worth of BBQUE’s Smoke Shack for just $7. You might remember the place from when Clay hit them up back in November, before they really got their footing… this might be just the thing to get him back for [...]
 
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    Lost City

  • Last H & H Bagel Location Closes

    Brooks of Sheffield
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:58 pm
    Thus ends the New York reign of H&H Bagels.The troubled Manhattan institution, which lost its flagship location on the Upper West Side after its owner was indicted for tax fraud and the business filed for bankrupcy, has now seen its final location, on W. 46th Street, close. A city marshal seized the building and turned it over to the landlord.  remaining location of H & H Bagels.The owner is talking about reopening at a new location. Doubtful, given his money and legal troubles. 

  • Another Dive Takes a Dive: Holiday Cocktail Lounge to Close

    Brooks of Sheffield
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Sad, nay tragic, news from the Holiday Cocktail Lounge. From Eater:Last summer, the East Village lost Mars Bar, and now another legendary dive is closing: Holiday Cocktail Lounge on St. Mark's Place. EV Grieve reports the news, noting that Saturday will be the final night of service, and that after that "Locks will be changed immediately." A new, as-yet-unnamed bar is apparently moving in.People have been speculating that the bar might close for a few months now. Back in October, a real estate listing for the building noted that "The commercial lease is controlled by the owner, so it can be…

  • 26 Jan 2012 | 4:45 am

    Brooks of Sheffield
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:45 am
    The renovation of Carroll Garden's old Raccuglia Funeral Home continues apace. The neons signs are gone (but will return) and the stone facing on the first floor has been ripped off (and will not return) and the fake, white brick facing on the upper levels has also been scraped away (never to return—I hope).One happy circumstance of all this work is the revealing of a long-hidden, embedded, stone street sign. It's been much ravaged, but one can still discern that this is the corner of Court Street and Sackett Street. I hope they don't cover it up again.For a quick reminder, here's how the…

  • The Theatre Above the Deli

    Brooks of Sheffield
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:36 pm
    I've known for years that the building housing the deli East Village Farms in the East Village on Avenue A used to be an old theatre. The long snaking fire escape across its side gives it away. But I never knew that remnants of the theatre still existed in decaying form inside.Recently photographer Kevin Adams Shea was granted access to the space about the deli and shot these amazing pictures. The proscenium and ceiling are in wonderful shape, given the decades of neglect. It's hard to believe how vibrants the colors still are. Apparently, East Village Farms used to use the space for storing…

  • A Good Sign: Starbucks Coffee

    Brooks of Sheffield
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:40 pm
    Yes, Starbucks. Saw this branch of the coffee chain in Washington, D.C.'s Chinatown. Hey, a good sign is a good sign. And this kinda rocks.
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    Brownstoner

  • Closing Bell: Another Flea Weekend

    Emily
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The Brooklyn Flea returns this weekend to Skylight One Hanson with clothing, antiques, food, jewelry, and more. (Here’s a list of all our vendors.) Then on Sunday check out SmorgasBrewery, a mini-Smorgasburg held at the Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street. A map and direction to both places live here. The Flea runs Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm and SmorgasBrewery runs Sunday from noon to 5pm. Photo by side1track2

  • Fort Greene Park Changes Hands in Latest Redistricting

    Brownstoner
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pm
    The redistricting action in North Brooklyn may not be as kooky as some other parts of the state (see today’s Observer post for some rich examples) but there were some changes to Joe Lentol’s turf worth mentioning. Most notable, is the loss of Fort Greene Park (as well as a strip of several blocks between Dekalb and Willoughby). Joe Lentol’s loss is Hakeem Jeffries’ gain, but only for a little while, since the 57th District leader now has his sights set on a run for congress. Check out a larger version of the new District 50 map here. And, for comparison’s sake,…

  • Building of the Day: 91-93 Midwood Street

    Montrose Morris
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    Brooklyn, one building at a time. Name: Semi-detached row houses Address: 91-93 Midwood Street Cross Streets: Flatbush and Bedford Avenues Neighborhood: Lefferts Manor, Prospect Lefferts Gardens Year Built: 1904 Architectural Style: Renaissance Revival Architect: Axel Hedman Other buildings by architect: Hundreds of buildings in PLG, Crown Heights North and South, Park Slope, Bedford Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill. In PLG – Maple Street, between Bedford and Rogers Landmarked: Yes, part of Prospect Lefferts Gardens HD (1979) The story: Here in Lefferts Manor, much is made of Axel Hedman’s fine…

  • H&M Marks its Territory on the Fulton Mall

    Emily
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:40 pm
    H&M signage is up around the Downtown Brooklyn construction site on the corner of Bridge and Fulton. It merely says the store is “coming soon.” By the looks of the site itself (click through to see) it may be some time before we see a grand opening. Construction Begins on H&M Site [Brownstoner] H&M Site Ready for Construction [Brownstoner] H&M Site Breaks Ground on the Fulton Mall [Brownstoner]

  • Candy Store Opening on Myrtle Avenue

    Gabby
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    A reader passed along this shot announcing the impending opening of a candy store called Huey’s Chueys at 378 Myrtle Avenue, near the corner of Clermont, noting that it’s “a good use of that space that used to be a hair salon.” We got in touch with the owner, who said the business will be opening this coming Wednesday if all goes as planned. The store will carry candy by the pound (prices aren’t completely set, but it will probably run $2.99/pound and up), homemade chocolate, ice cream, pastries and snow cones. GMAP
 
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  • Reflection in Times Square on Flickr.

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:04 am
    Reflection in Times Square on Flickr.

  • Wacky Super Bowl XLVI Props

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:12 pm
    Via RJ Bell of Pregame.com… Heads or Tails on coin flip ($101 wins $100 either way) How long will it take Kelly Clarkson to sing National Anthem? over/under 1 minute and 34 seconds Will Kelly Clarkson in any way mess up Anthem lyrics? If yes, $100 wins $250 Will Kelly Clarkson’s bare belly be showing during Anthem? If yes, $100 wins $300 What color will Madonna’s hair be? Blonde: 76% ($400 wins $100) Any other color: 24% ($100 wins $250) How many times will these people/events be shown: (from kick-off to final whistle) over/under … Peyton Manning: 3.5 times Robert Kraft: 3.5 times…

  • The Huffington Post put together a funny collection of seven TVs...

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:22 am
    The Huffington Post put together a funny collection of seven TVs shows reimagined as ’90s sitcoms. The Office’s reproduced theme song (above) and the laugh track added to The Wire are my favorites.

  • Via Jake Stofle, this creative soda display at Walmart, leading...

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:42 am
    Via Jake Stofle, this creative soda display at Walmart, leading up to Super Bowl XLVI. If that was beer and not soda, I’d be even more impressed.

  • People magazine has the starting lineup for Puppy Bowl VIII,...

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:02 pm
    People magazine has the starting lineup for Puppy Bowl VIII, airing on Animal Planet on Super Bowl Sunday.
 
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  • This Week on Serious Eats New York

    Carey Jones
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm
    1. 12 Brussels Sprout Dishes We Love in NYC 2. First Look: Talde, 'Top Chef' Dale Talde's New Brooklyn Restaurant 3. 11 Eggplant Dishes We Love in NYC 4. First Look: Fort Reno, a New Barbecue Spot in Park Slope 5. Exceptional Shojin-ryori at Kajitsu in the East Village 6. Vegetable Heroes: Craft 7. First Look: Butcher Bar in Astoria 8. Date Night: Manolo Tapas 9. Fast Food International: Pie Face 10. Calamares Fritos at La Churreria

  • Sugar Rush: Japanese-Inspired Chocolates at Chocolat Moderne

    Kathy YL Chan
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pm
    [Photo: Kathy YL Chan] Flatiron-based Chocolat Moderne, a favorite among many chocolate aficionados, has always kept a low profile. You might have seen their chocolates in Dean & Deluca's and other specialty shops, but for the best experience, go straight to the source. They're now officially open to the public seven days a week from 12-6pm. Tucked in the 9th floor of an office building, you'll walk straight into the production facilities where you can select from a number of freshly made bonbons ($2.50 each). The flavors are seemingly endless, but I'm currently in love with the six…

  • Midnight Snack: 3 Great Burgers in Manhattan's Yorkville

    Zachary Feldman
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    [Photo: Robyn Lee] A mix of hospital workers, students, the well-to-do and remnants of the area's immigrant past, Yorkville is far more diverse than the howling hoots and hollers of its local meatheads would imply. There are Irish pubs, British pubs, German beer bars, hookah bars and Hungarian pastry shops-cum-restaurants. Despite all this, the Upper East Side is still fancy-pants burger territory—at least until a certain hour. After other restaurants have donned their wagyu nightcaps and snuffed their truffled candles, the funkier burgers around town let their hair down. [Photo: Nick…

  • Enter The Next Big Small Brand Contest

    The Serious Eats Team
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Loren Brill of Sweet Loren's, last year's winner, bakes cookies at home. [Photo: Jenny Lee-Adrian] The annual The Next Big Small Brand contest selects one small-scale food and drink entrepreneur each year, and grants them complimentary branding, PR, event opportunities, and (perhaps most importantly) shelf space at Whole Foods. Last year, Loren Brill of Sweet Loren's Ready to Bake Desserts won the competition; Eric Childs of Kombucha Brooklyn was the winner before that. This year, they're expanding from New York-area restaurants to accept applications from the San Francisco Bay Area, too.

  • Daily Veg: Radicchio at Salumeria Rosi

    Lauren Sloss
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Editor's note: January is Vegetable Month on Serious Eats: New York! Every day this month we'll introduce you to a different vegetable dish we love. Do you have a veg dish to nominate? Let us know! [Photo: Christine Tsai] A winter special, Salumeria Rosi's braised radicchio manages to capture the rich warmth of a comforting cold-weather dish without being heavy. First braised, then baked, in red wine, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, the radicchio maintains a crunch despite the slow cooking. The immediate sensation is a burst of sweetness from the wine and balsamic, quickly…
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    Overheard in New York

  • Mom Chanted the Times Tables All During Her Pregnancy

    28 Jan 2012 | 5:00 am
    Ghetto mother: How much is one times one?Five-year-old son: Uh ... four?Ghetto mother: What? Boy, are you serious? Yo... I don't know what to do with you anymore. You're ignorant. (gets up and walks to bathroom)Five-year-old son, to people sitting around: I'm not ignorant.--Staten Island Ferry Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2012-01-28

  • The Urban Legend Of Freelatio

    28 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    Guy to friend, about teen passing by: I know this girl, and she'll suck your dick for free!Passing teen #1: What? Eww, gross!Passing teen #2: Really? Where?--50th St & 8th Ave Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2012-01-28

  • And I've Only Been to a 7-11 Twice!

    28 Jan 2012 | 1:00 am
    Sober girl: Well, is he cute.Drunk girl: Yeah, he's really cute... but he's Indian.Sober girl: You're racist!Drunk girl: Yeah... dude, I don't read the Qur'an.--30th & 3rd Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2012-01-28

  • Yet You'll Indiscriminately Sleep with Girls You Meet at Arby's?

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Guy#1: Are there any reputable banking establishments where we are going?Guy#2: What? Oh, no. It's only like steal-your-identity ATMs.Guy#3: Plus, when you get your card back you also get the Hanta virus.Guy#2: Fuck, just what I need! A flesh-eatin' virus!--Uptown A Train Alsome | Thumbs up | Thumbs down | Link · Email · Quote this! · Del.icio.us · Posted 2012-01-28

  • New York City Is a Rich Cultural Tapestry.

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Drunk black girl #1: Ew!Those plaid pants are fuckin ugly. Drunk black girl #2: (laughs)Queer non-athlete: Excuse me!Drunk black girl #1: Yes?Queer: My pants are not ugly and they are not plaid! Get it right, it's madras!Drunk black girl #1: Right... and madras is a form of plaid!Drunk black girl #2: Haha! Dumbass.Queer: Yeah, well you bitches are just racist!Drunk black girl #2: What the hell does race have to do with this? You're pants are ugly. Face facts.Queer: Cause if I was black you wouldn't have said anything!Drunk black girls, simultaneously: If you were black you…
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  • Search vs Social

    Fred
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:23 am
    I was at a meeting yesterday regarding the ongoing online piracy discussion and the conversation turned to search as a source of traffic to sites with pirated content. I stopped the conversation and noted that search isn't what it used to be and pointed out that many websites get more traffic from social than search. Here at AVC, it is no contest. Here's the top ten traffic sources to AVC in the past thirty days: Google/organic is search. Direct and feedburner are regular visitors. Everything else (Stumbleupon, Twitter (t.co), Hacker News (news.ycombinator), Techmeme, google/referral,…

  • Feature Friday: Techmeme

    Fred
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:51 am
    Yesterday Techmeme launched a redesign. I like it. Nicely done Gabe. I thought I'd use this news as a jumping off point to talk about my favorite feature on Techmeme. When a news event happens, I like to see various pundits' take on it without having to click thru and read every post. Techmeme has always done this better than any other news service. Let's take this news that Twitter can now comply with local censorship laws and takedown notices without taking down a tweet globally (good news in my mind). It looks like this in Techmeme: But if you click on the down arrow on the left of the…

  • Blog Polls

    Fred
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:55 am
    Blog polling widgets have been around a long time. I've tried out a few of them on AVC over the years. And polling has never taken off as a major form of engagement on blogs (as has commenting, liking, tweeting). I'm curious why that is so. I met with a young man named Max Yoder yesterday who has built yet another polling widget. He calls it Quipol. I figured I'd give it a test run with the AVC community. And let's get right to it with the question of the day: Quipol Let me know what you think of Quipol and blog polling widgets in general in the comments.

  • Textbook Cases

    Fred
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:51 am
    I read something today that I wish I had written. So I am going to cross post it. This post comes from Noah Millman and it is about the lame textbook thing that Apple launched recently. With that intro, I'll shut up and let you read Noah. The original post is here. If anyone knows how to reach Noah, I'd like to email him and tell him how much I liked his post. I see that Steve Sailer and Matt Yglesias are both wondering why Apple’s iPad textbook initiative is so lame. Sailer wonders why Apple isn’t exploiting the interactive possibilities of the tablet to make textbooks much more…

  • The Green Button

    Fred
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:08 am
    This past Sunday afternoon I had the pleasure of being on the judges panel at the NYC Cleanweb Hackathon at NYU ITP. There were thirteen hacks presented to the judges. Of them, probably half had incorporated the "green button" for getting your utility data into their app. The Green Button is an initiative promoted by Aneesh Chopra, the CTO of the United States. In a speech last fall, he challenged the utility industry to come up with a simple way to allow consumers to access their utility data. Last week, three big California utilities announced they had made the Green Button available on…
 
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  • Meetings With Remarkable Women, Part 2

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:06 am
    Happy Birthday, Rigel!  (see Part 1 here)Meet Rigel Sarjoo, a biology major at NYU.When I first met Rigel, she told me that she had always felt that she was born in the wrong time and wished she had lived through the sixties. When I asked if she had seen the film Woodstock, she answered, "Many times." I quickly learned that her knowledge of music from that period was virtually encyclopedic.So, she was drawn, like I was, to Washington Square Park, with its roots in Bohemia and street music. She spent countless hours there, because she felt as I do - that although NYU has much to teach,…

  • Meetings With Remarkable Women, Part 1

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:45 am
    Our Little GirlI once asked a number of friends who is more irritating - a person who thinks he/she is always right and usually is, or a person who thinks he/she is always right and frequently is not? Answer: Find a new friend. Someone who is talented, smart, and NICE. Someone who puts on no airs whatsoever, like Dave, whom I wrote about on July 28, 2010. Or the subject of today's story.On September 25, 2010, I met a girl in Washington Square Park. She, like many of us, was captivated by the music jams that dot the park on a Saturday night. She brandished a harmonica - a welcome but…

  • It's Time to Start

    25 Jan 2012 | 1:49 pm
    It was late night in Key West, and I was strolling along Duval Street, the main thoroughfare. Here, like in New York City, bars close at 4 AM. However, unlike New York City, selling alcohol and drinking is allowed on the streets. Kiosks dot Duval Street, where blended drinks can be had, made right on the spot. Late-night revelers spill into the streets from the bars, many of them infamous like Sloppy Joe's.However, I do not drink, so my attention was drawn to other kiosks, particularly ones selling snorkeling day trips to the Great Florida Reef - the world's 3rd largest and only barrier reef…

  • Foolish World of the Fiscally Frivolous

    24 Jan 2012 | 11:13 am
    There is nothing more irritating for some men than the occasion when they feel the need to buy their girlfriends flowers. This obligatory event may be a minuscule effort yet looms larger than anything conceivable. And then there is the terror of Valentine's Day, where a last-minute purchase in New York City is tantamount to lunacy.Adding insult to injury is the perception of wastefulness - buying something whimsically that is decorative and perishable is antithetical to the nature of the practical man. Flowers are a waning asset, so why invest?However, having established that everything…

  • A Remarkable Couple, Part 2

    23 Jan 2012 | 12:49 pm
    Bitter Greens (see Part 1 here)One of our party had fallen a little ill and had been moved into the bedroom. So, when it came time to read my tribute, the entire party moved into the bedroom. The warmth and intimacy had a huge impact on the party goers; we were now sharing the couple's inner sanctum - their own bedroom - and to use Hellen's words, the event became a love fest. I was decidedly preaching to the choir. Regardless of Harvey's eccentricities or habits, this unusual man was surrounded by friends - people who understood him, accepted him, and loved him for who he was. Hellen, of…
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    SuperVegan: Vegan Blog and New York City Restaurant Guide

  • Vegan Drinks XLV: It's the First Vegan Drinks of 2012 and Your Opportunity to Make Bank for the Civil Liberties Defense Center on Thursday, January 26

    24 Jan 2012 | 10:25 pm
    Join us THIS Thursday, January 26, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for Vegan Drinks NYC! Real live DJ alert! DJ Grand Format will be playing some punk rock, some shoegaze and some hip hop for your ears. Drink specials will include $1 off draft beers and well drinks all night! The kitchen will be turning out good vegan snacks like a vegan burger deluxe platter (with or without vegan cheese + fries and coleslaw), crispy vegan chikkin’ tenders, Pittsburgh-style coleslaw, fries and good ol’ chips & salsa. This month we're supporting the not-for-profit Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC)…

  • Vegan Drinks XLIV, The Recap: An Evening with NJ's For the Animals Sanctuary

    1 Jan 2012 | 9:32 pm
    [Basket winners, Jamie and Brett! (Thanks, Vegan Bodega!)]Thank YOU for supporting For the Animals Sanctuary with us at Vegan Drinks NYC on December 29th. Big thanks to Vegan Bodega for donating a basket of its fancy vegan goods to our raffle so we could raise even more funds for For the Animals! And, congrats to Karl and Rachel, who got hitched before coming to Vegan Drinks! Special thanks to those organizations and individuals who made Shout Outs: For the Animals SanctuarySea ShepherdThe Humane LeagueMercy for AnimalsWoodstock Farm Animal SanctuaryIntermix: Please Stop Selling Fur…

  • Vegan Drinks XLIV: Drink Spiked Nog, Raise $ for NJ's For the Animals Sanctuary on Thursday, December 29

    27 Dec 2011 | 7:09 pm
    Join us THIS Thursday, December 29, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for Vegan Drinks NYC! This month, Vegan Drinks benefits local animal sanctuary, For the Animals Sanctuary of Blairstown, NJ. A portion of the bar proceeds and any money you throw in the donation jar will go to For the Animals, which is "dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and life-long care of victims of the food farming trade." Enter our raffle for a chance to win a basket of some tasty and hard to find vegan eats, donated by Vegan Bodega. All money raised from the raffle will go to For the Animals, too! Drink specials will…

  • Free Vegan Treats for Your Pup at a Doggie Flash Mob This Thursday!

    20 Dec 2011 | 6:00 am
    As the human companion of a vegan dog, I'm always on the lookout for vegan-friendly dog events. This Thursday, December 22, is "National Keep Pets Safe in Winter Day." If you're a vegan dog owner, how do you celebrate? Show up with your dog outside the Fox & Friends studio in midtown that morning from 8:15am to 9am, to make history as the largest-ever "Dog Flash Mob," to be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records, and enjoy free vegan dog treats for your pup! IMPORTANT! TIME CHANGE! All dogs love peanut butter. It's true. Where: South West corner of 48th Street and Avenue of the…

  • Vegan Thursdays at Halyards in Gowanus is a cooler weekly event than what's happening at pretty much any other bar in NYC

    14 Dec 2011 | 12:52 pm
    [Chef Emma Jane Gonzalez with a curry chickpea and apple salad ]A few months back, I heard there was a newish bar in Gowanus, Brooklyn that had a vegan night. That bar is Halyards, at 3rd Avenue and 6th street. I still haven't been myself, because I am extraordinaly lazy busy, but I did ask host/organizer/chef Emma Jane Gonzalez a bunch of questions over e-mail. And I promise I will go soon, because it sounds totally great! The only bad thing is that once a month it overlaps with Vegan Drinks (but not this month, thanks to holiday schedules). This Thursday (December 15) will be the last…
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  • congratulations to amy & jeff! wedding hair by albert

    fine artistik salon
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:37 am

  • CIPHA SOUNDS & ROSENBERG: 1/27/12

    cipha sounds
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:29 am
    Friday vibes was on & poppin today. Hustle & Flow & Crash actor Terrance Howard called i

  • Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Sriracha Mayo

    marenellingboe
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am
    Following the Belgian Waffles post, I realized that the recipes on this site have been a little breakfast heavy — which is great, because honestly, who doesn’t love waffles at any hour of the day? I do, clearly. However, sometimes you need something savory, and last night Ari and I decided to branch out and make something different than the usual peanut noodles/chicken/takeout. Specifically, we picked up some tilapia from The Greene Grape, made a quick mayonnaise, and pan-fried the fish — all in all, about an hour, including picking up the fish. Not bad for a weeknight…

  • Get Ready For Conferences with Leading NYC Digital Printer Near Javits Center

    abgprint
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:18 am
    Getting ready for conferences at the Javits Center can be easy! When preparing for conferences and exhibits most stress comes from coordinating logistics. How will you get all of your materials to the conference? Will you ship? And so on… But when it comes to your printed marketing materials such as marketing collateral, presentations, booklets and other sales documents, there is no need to worry. With a Print Ready PDF file, your presentations andsales documents can be ready for you on-site when you arrive. How does this work? It’s quiet simple. ABGPrint.com, New York City’s…

  • NYC private investigators find US online sellers offer guns despite background check warning

    LEVERAGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:15 am
    http://pursuitwire.com/2011/12/nyc-private-investigators-find-us-online-sellers-offer-guns-despite-background-check-warning/
 
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  • New york taxi drivers protest against high fees

    RadioFreeTaxi
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:25 pm
    “Stop the greed and lower the lease” Instead picking up fares, taxi drivers held up signs. Demonstrating in front of one of the city’s largest fleet operations, cabbies are protesting what they call high and unfair leasing fees charged by the owners of the cab companies. Ali Memon is from Pakistan and has supported his wife and three daughters as a cab driver 12 years. Most of New York’s 13 thousand taxicabs are owned by one of these large companies who then lease them out to drivers. The license fees are capped but not the finance charges for the car itself. Many here…

  • Hailing the Wrong Taxi

    Brooklyn Mark
    8 Jan 2012 | 6:30 pm
    WHEELCHAIR users have long been deprived of a quintessential New York City experience: riding in a taxi. So after years of discussion, litigation and experimentation, the governor and the mayor of New York last month announced a deal to put 2,000 wheelchair-accessible cabs on the streets, setting aside up to $54 million in subsidies and loans to retrofit vehicles for wheelchair use or buy new wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The plan is well intentioned but might not achieve the desired results. Rather than improving access for the disabled, it will require taxpayers and the taxi industry to…

  • Happy New Year 2012

    RadioFreeTaxi
    1 Jan 2012 | 6:54 pm

  • Just let the liveries pick up street hails

    RadioFreeTaxi
    28 Dec 2011 | 8:19 pm
    Now that he has taken responsibility for remaking New York City’s taxi and livery industries, Gov. Cuomo needs to demonstrate that his plan can work before he and the Legislature write the overhaul into law. Cuomo was widely hailed — pun intended — last week for devising a scheme that would: add 2,000 yellow cabs, all capable of accommodating wheelchair passengers, to the fleet; create a fleet of up to 18,000 livery cars that could legally cruise for curbside pickups outside the Manhattan business district, and raise $1 billion for the city through the sale of taxi medallions. The rub…

  • Justifications for Refusing Passenger 54-20 (b)

    Brooklyn Mark
    27 Dec 2011 | 1:42 pm
    The following are permitted reasons for refusing to transport: (1) Another Passenger is already seated in the Taxicab. (2) The Driver has already ac- knowledged a hail from another person, and that other person is being picked up or is about to be picked up. (CAUTION: A Driver must not acknowledge the hail of one person over another in order to avoid transporting the person whose hail was not acknowledged.) (3) The Passenger is carrying or is in possession of any article, pack- age, case or container which the Driver reasonably believes will cause damage to the Taxicab. (CAUTION: This does…
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  • John Sloan's "McSorley's Bar"

    Michelle and James Nevius
    25 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    McSorley's Bar courtesy of Detroit Institute of ArtsA century ago, John Sloan--a member of The Eight, perhaps New York's most famous group of early 20th-century artists--painted McSorley's Bar, the best-known of the many paintings and drawings he would create of New York's oldest bar. As we've noted in previous blog posts, McSorley's was founded in 1854. Not only had little changed when Sloan painted his interior in 1912, but little has changed today. The saloon continues to serve only one thing, its own ale, in two varieties: light and dark. The walls are still crammed with…

  • Knickerbocker Hotel

    Michelle and James Nevius
    19 Jan 2012 | 10:36 am
    The other day, the New York Post reported that work is finally underway on the old Knickerbocker Hotel on 42nd Street. According to the article, the Knickerbocker, which was turned into office space years ago, will once again become a luxury hotel.The Knickerbocker was built by John Jacob Astor IV in 1906, and soon became a hot spot in the city. The bar, known as the Forty-Second Street Country Club, not only featured a free lunch, but also one of the most talked-about paintings in the city, Maxfield Parrish's Old King Cole. The massive mural depicts John Jacob Astor…

  • Happy Birthday, Alexander Hamilton

    Michelle and James Nevius
    11 Jan 2012 | 10:38 am
    Today marks the birthday of Alexander Hamilton, America's first Treasury Secretary, and the man who hoped that his adopted hometown, New York, would be the capital of the United States.Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757 (though some sources argue for 1755), on the island of Nevis in the Caribbean. In 1773, Hamilton began attending classes at King's College in New York (which would change its name after the American Revolution to Columbia College). When the Revolution began two years later, Hamilton joined the New York militia and soon rose to become one of George Washington's most trusted…

  • Jarmulowsky's Bank

    Michelle and James Nevius
    5 Jan 2012 | 8:11 am
    A couple of days ago, it was reported that the Jarmulowsky Bank Building at 54 Canal Street—once the tallest building on the Lower East Side—has finally sold. It was purchased by DLJ Real Estate Partners for $36 million, who are likely going to turn it into a hotel.The bank, completed in 1912, was not only the tallest building in the neighborhood, but served as a symbol of the Lower East Side’s prosperity. The bank’s founder, Sender Jarmulowsky, was born in the Russian empire (in what is now Poland) in 1841. Orphaned at age three, Jarmulowsky was originally on track to become a rabbi,…

  • Happy New Year!

    Michelle and James Nevius
    30 Dec 2011 | 11:40 am
    Thanks so much to everyone who has followed our blog this year. 2012 promises to be a fun year for Inside the Apple--we'll be posting articles on an array of topics, including a series related to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.We welcome suggestions. Sometimes readers will send in photos of buildings and ask, "What's this?" Sometimes, questions will come up on tours that we can't answer and the results end up on this blog. If you notice something around the city--or have a nagging question you've always wanted answered--put it in the comments or send it along to…
 
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  • Weekly Wrap Up: Film Festivals, Cool Kids' Concerts, Yoga for Families

    Raven
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    It's hard to believe that last weekend there was enough snow on the ground to go sledding. This week, temperatures were so mild, we actually saw a few shoots popping out of the ground. But don't be fooled: Winter isn't going anywhere. That's why we posted about a lot of fun indoor activities this week, like children's yoga classes, sing-alongs and a bunch of family film festivals. You can find more cool seasonal activities in our Winter Fun Guide In the interest of brevity, from now on our weekly wrap ups will primarily feature stories from Mommy Poppins NYC, although…

  • What's for Dinner? Meal-Planning Sites and Apps for NYC Families

    Allison
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Eons ago (okay, just five years) we did a post on family meal planning. In fact, it was one of the very first things we blogged about here at Mommy Poppins. But a lot's changed since then, and the rise of smartphones, social networks and a gazillion new websites gives us many new options to chew on when it comes to making meals. You can't overestimate the importance of sitting down to family meals. Studies show that eating as a family benefits everyone, especially children, who are then less likely to become obese, fall into substance abuse or have low self-esteem. Of course preparing…

  • Free and Fun Things to Do this Weekend for NYC Kids: Chinese New Year Parades & Festivals, Tu B'Shevat, Cool Music January 28-29

    Stephanie
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The Year of the Dragon kicked off on Monday, and many of the big celebrations happen this weekend, including Lunar New Year parades in Manhattan and Brooklyn. This weekend also marks Tu B'Shevat (Jewish Arbor Day), and there are festivals at the Museum at Eldridge Street and Central Park's Dana Discovery Center. It's also a great weekend for music. Families can choose from cool classical, jazz and rock concerts, including live performances by Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band and the genre-busting Hot Peas N’ Butter. Those are just a few of the great things going on this…

  • Taro's Origami Studio: Park Slope's New Origami Spot is Creative Fun for Crafty NYC Kids

    karlyn
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    We're crazy about crafts here at Mommy Poppins. We've covered a ton of New York City spots where kids can get creative, from beading to personalized books, textiles to ceramics. So we were really excited when we heard about Park Slope's Taro's Origami Studio, which opened in November 2011. Since Park Slope is our neighborhood of the month, it seemed like the perfect time to share our review of this origami-only spot. read more

  • Best NYC Kids' Concerts for Winter 2012: 13 Rockin' Live Music Shows

    Petek
    24 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    We love taking the kids to indoor concerts when it's cold outside. It's a great way for them to shimmy and shake away the winter blues. Unlike sing-alongs or jazz concerts, pop and rock bands really let little music lovers blow off steam. Lots of our favorite kids' groups are playing this winter, like The Deedle Deedle Dees and Suzi Shelton, but we've also included less well known groups we love. Whether you want to see a big name like Dan Zanes or are hoping to discover a new musical obsession, here are 13 cool kids' concerts in New York City. read more
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    UPTOWNflavor

  • Eat Harlem Delivery Service

    D. Bell
    31 Dec 2011 | 3:39 pm
    If you have been following Uptownflavor for a while, then you know we have seen many different Harlem-specific delivery services come and go.  There is Harlem to Go, Harlem Delivers, and the most recent to land on the scene is Eat Harlem. Eat Harlem launched on Thanksgiving of this year. Deborah Umunnabuike and Vincent Choi [...]

  • Tony Dungy challenges you to be uncommon in 2012

    D. Bell
    31 Dec 2011 | 11:28 am
    Tony Dungy, retired head coach of the 2007 Super Bowl–winning Indianapolis Colts, guides us on a year long journey of faith with The One Year Uncommon Life Daily Challenge. The Daily Challange contains 365 reflections from the #1 New York Times bestselling author on living an “uncommon life” of integrity, honoring your family and friends, creating [...]

  • Look out Starbucks, a new cafe comes to Harlem

    D. Bell
    26 Dec 2011 | 8:47 pm
    A few months ago my coworker and I were walking back from Chill Berry discussing the closing of Le Perle Noire Cafe and the opening of Island Salad on Lenox. As we strolled down 129th Street off of Lenox, we spotted what appeared to be a cafe under construction. Fast forward to the middle of [...]

  • Lynn Lieberman originals featured at Swing Concept

    D. Bell
    26 Dec 2011 | 4:22 pm
    Perhaps you have seen Lynn Lieberman’s wonderful watercolors featuring local Harlem establishments at the Studio Museum, Harlem Flo, The Winery, or on DNAinfo.com. Most recently, Swing Concept Shop has turned its walls over to local artists, where 2 originals painted by Lieberman sit near the cash register. The artwork will change every quarter beginning in [...]

  • Welcome to Harlem at the Magic Johnson Theater

    D. Bell
    26 Dec 2011 | 2:10 pm
    Last month, a new full-length comedy musical film premiered to a full house for one night only at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The original musical score, screenplay, design and production was created entirely by young artists living in Harlem. The story of these artists is the basis for the movie, which incorporates themes of [...]
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    The Gotham Palate

  • An Italian-American Ace in the Hole – Review of Parm

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 2:32 pm
    BY CRAIG CAVALLO 248 Mulberry Street (btwn Prince and Spring) Lower East Side 212-965-0955 / http://parmnyc.com/ Sunday – Wednesday, 11am – Midnight Thursday – Saturday, 11am – 1am When you open a restaurant and quickly find yourself at the center of the food world, it makes sense that the success would yield an offspring.  Rich [...]

  • A New Asian-American Post Poised to Send Park Slope Abuzz – Review of Talde

    admin
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    BY CRAIG CAVALLO Talde Hours are Monday – Sunday 5pm – 12am 369 7th Ave. Park Slope, Brooklyn 347-916-0031 / taldebrooklyn.com/ Two huge square windows lend a peek into the restaurant as you walk north on 7th Ave towards 11th Street in Park Slope.  The name above the entrance is Talde.  It is the new [...]
 
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    NYConvergence.com

  • Eisenberg Heads Accel’s NY Office

    NYConvergence
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:07 pm
    Image via CrunchBase David Eisenberg is Accel Partners’ first permanent rep for its NY office. Previously the venture capital firm rotated its investors from other offices. Eisenberg joined Accel as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence in January 2012. Most recently, he was responsible for marketing and management of products and enterprise sales at TellApart. At TellApart, he was the first non-engineering employee.  According to Fortune, he worked with their largest clients, including Bed, Bath & Beyond, American Eagle, Hautelook and One Kings Lane. He also conceived and developed one of the…

  • A Record Number of TV Shows Shot in NY in 2011

    NYConvergence
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm
    Image via Wikipedia Mayor Bloomberg announced yesterday at a news conference that NY played host to a record 23 television shows during the 2011-2012 season, compared to nine a decade ago. Speaking on the set of Gossip Girl, shot at Silvercup Studios in Queens, the Mayor said that the show spent $200 on local development. It used 500 vendors for services and supplies. In the past season, the show hired more than 7,000 background actors, 120 principal actors and 180 crew members. The city starred as a backdrop for all or part of 188 films, more than 140 TV news, sports, reality and talk shows.

  • Connecticut Launches $1 Million Fund for Tech Startups

    NYConvergence
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:21 pm
    Image via CrunchBase Connecticut’s technology investing arm has established a $1 million fund for high-tech startups. Connecticut Innovations Inc. said the fund is a 10-233k pilot to identify promising entrepreneurs and nurture them with capital, mentors and professional resources. Participating teams should be ready to pitch investors and launch a company. The program will be directed by CTech@Science Park, located at Yale University in New Haven The application deadline is Feb. 22 and the program starts in March. Hartford Business Journal

  • Brooklyn’s Cablevision Employees Vote to Join CWA

    NYConvergence
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Technicians and dispatchers working for the Brooklyn location of Cablevision voted yeterdayto join the Communications Workers of America. According to Multichannel News, this appears to be the first time employees of the Bethpage, Long Island-based cable carrier have organized. The workers will be represented by Local 1109 of the CWA, the largest telecommunications union in the world, with more than 700,000 members. In a statement, Cablevision expressed disappointed over the outcome of the vote. “In the worst economy in memory, Cablevision has not laid off a single technician, unlike…

  • Buddy Media Records Huge Growth in 2011

    NYConvergence
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    Image via CrunchBase Buddy Media, a Ny-based provider of Facebook marketing platforms for eight out of ten of the biggest advertisers, had a big year in 2011. Its revenue increased by 2.5X, while its monthly software licensing fees increased by 250 percent on average for their top 20 customers and it expanded their user base to more than 91 countries. According to the New York Egoitst, the company more than doubled in size from last year. In January 2011, it had 100 employees and now has 225. It opened offices in London, San Francisco and Singapore last year. Next month it will move into a…
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    Kathy YL Chan

  • Sugar Rush'ed...

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:58 pm
    Happy Friday! I write the 'Sugar Rush' column + other sweet stuff for Serious Eats.Indulgences from this week include:Root Beer Cake at tbsp10 Must-Try Sweets in HonoluluIndian Apple Pie at City BakerySalted Pistachio Religeuse (and that Olive Oil Cake) at Dominique Ansel BakeryChocolate-Pistachio Doughnuts at The Bowery DinerJapanese-Inspired Chocolates at Chocolat Moderne

  • Grand Cayman: Laurent Gras at Periwinkle

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am
    Have you stepped outside today? The rain! I love this kind of weather - grey skies, non-stop pouring. With no obligations, I am content to stay inside, cuddle with hot chocolate (like this one Kat made), a book, and even laptop to get work done. Hope you are having an equally good end to the work week. Wanted to share photos from a guest lunch cooked by Laurent Gras at the The Ritz-Carlton's Periwinkle restaurant.Never had a chance to eat at L2O in Chicago before Laurent Gras left...but if this meal was any indication of what's to come, I'm excited to see what he does next. First course:…

  • Japanese Café Books

    26 Jan 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Lisa's cousin mailed over some Japanese café and craft books. Just can't get enough of these. Forget about spending hours browsing blogs, these books are where it's at ;)Colorful covers, thick, glossy pages.This particular book is about Tokyo cafés, they show the variety of teas served at various cafés, photos of the dry tea leaves included......as well as business cards......and even shopping bags! Now if only I could read Japanese...

  • NYC: Ai Fiori

    26 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Finally got to catch up with Diana over lunch at Ai Fiori last week. I'm all about the long and leisurely midday meals when possible. Meals don't need to be extravagant, but they need to be peaceful. Wake early or work late, but forsake lunch hour? Never.Bread and butter at the table, appetizers to start. This cauliflower soup was butter smooth (likely equal parts cauliflower and cream), topped with currants, grasso di agnello, and just enough anchovy.Diana had a salad of seasonal greens with local baby carrots, manchego, and aged sherry dressing......then the Razza - roasted skate wing with…

  • Grand Cayman: The Brasserie

    25 Jan 2012 | 10:46 am
    Our second day in the Cayman Islands we drove to The Brasserie for one of the Cayman Cookout events: The Impérial Lunch: Moët at The Brasserie. It was a lunch collaboration between The Brasserie's own Chef Dean James Max and Pascal Tingaud, the Chef de Cuisine of Moët & Chandon.They employ two full-time fishermen at The Brasserie, ensuring fresh fish for each meal of the day. I arrived early to wander around the garden...they grow vegetables, herbs, and lots of fruit in-house. We drank champagne cocktails (ICE Impérial with sugarcane and mint) in the garden while nibbling on hors…
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    Walking Off the Big Apple

  • A Walk to Weegee's Street: Centre Market Place

    Teri Tynes
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:36 pm
    From 1934 to 1947, the years that serve as the focus of the current Weegee exhibit at the ICP, the photographer lived in an apartment at 5 Centre Market Place in Manhattan. Living directly across the street from the old Police Headquarters, the freelance crime photographer had quick access to the activities of the police, and he often could get simple shots of suspects just by walking out his front door. While this area of Lower Manhattan has changed a great deal since Weegee's time, especially since the police long ago relocated their headquarters further downtown, the neighborhood around…

  • Weegee CSI

    Teri Tynes
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:02 am
    Leave it to Weegee (1899—1968), our flashbulb-flashing late night freelance crime photographer of New York's most noir era, to make a picture of Macy's balloon of Santa Claus look like a crime victim. But there he's done it. On November 21, 1941, in the wee hours of pre-parade inflation, Weegee climbed to a high vantage point on a nearby building and snapped the happy floating symbol of the holidays stretched out flat, bloated, and face up, open eyes looking dead as it hovers over a New York street. The image is only one of at least a hundred unexpected photographs by the inventive…

  • A Winter Walk in Central Park: A Slideshow and Map

    Teri Tynes
    21 Jan 2012 | 3:33 pm
    View A Winter Walk in Central Park in a larger map Images from the late morning of January 21, 2012.

  • The First Winter Snow at First Light

    Teri Tynes
    21 Jan 2012 | 8:08 am
    Walking in a newly fallen snow during the first hour of daylight is a great privilege for those of us who inhabit the world of city morning larks. Some of us are by nature "morning people." Others among us, perhaps more partisan to late nights, venture out into the dawn only at the insistence of their dog companion. Still others may enjoy looking at the beauty of the city in its quiet and undisturbed state and then go back to bed. The droning sound of snowplows will eventually wake them up. It's nice to catch the city sleeping. It's not known for sleeping. Not everyone likes to wake up to see…

  • For Contemporary New York, A TV Program of Interest

    Teri Tynes
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    Like the Machine that identifies the next victim or perpetrator, the CBS drama Person of Interest seems to be the result of a complex algorithm spewed out by a mischievous and clever TV series generator. Take a basic New York detective drama set in New York City, with its variety of gritty and glamorous street locales, add a handsome, martial arts-kicking ex-CIA agent and an intense, meticulous billionaire software engineer, and overlay the show with post-911 surveillance visualizations. Make the storylines complicated by often confusing the good guys with the bad guys, ratchet up the…
 
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    City Room

  • The Week in Pictures for Jan. 27

    By THE NEW YORK TIMES
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:40 pm
    Subjects include the first snowfall in 2012, a great apartment deal in the West Village and a subway track that doubles as a wishing well.

  • Judge Moves Congressional Primary Date to June

    By THOMAS KAPLAN
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pm
    Gary L. Sharpe's decision in federal court in Albany could mean New Yorkers have primaries in April for president, June for Congress and September for legislators.

  • Charter School Releases an Ad Supporting Cuomo

    By THOMAS KAPLAN
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:45 pm
    Renaissance Charter High School for Innovation filmed a video inspired by Governor Cuomo's declaration in his State of the State address that he intended to be a lobbyist for public school students.

  • The Lam Family of Ludlow Street

    By THE NEW YORK TIMES
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:10 pm
    An update on the Lam family-their compact existence in a 350-square-foot downtown apartment is again documented in pictures.

  • Cablevision Workers in Brooklyn Vote to Join Union

    By CHRISTOPHER REEVE
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:43 pm
    By 180 to 86, the cable television employees decided to join the Communication Workers of America, despite a vigorous management campaign to reject the affiliation.
 
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    Susan Singer

  • UES Residents Push Back On MTA Plan To Build New Subway Entrance

    Susan Singer
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:37 pm
    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority wants to build new entrances so the disabled can access the subway at 68th Street, but some Upper East Side residents say the plan will diminish the quality of their block. NY1’s Tina Redwine filed the following report. People who live on East 69th Street between Lexington and Park say it’s a special place. “It is a beautiful block. Quiet. It has been here for a long time and I don’t think it will enhance our street at all,” said one resident. “It” is the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to build new…

  • Rejection From A Co-Op Board Can Sometimes Be Reversed

    Susan Singer
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm
    New Yorkers who are rejected by a co-op board should not lose hope, as they may be able to get the board to reconsider their applications.   Let’s say you find the perfect apartment in a co-op, submit a board package, go on the interview and are promptly turned down. Most people lick their wounds and move on, but many do not realize they still may have a chance. Real estate attorney Sandor Krauss says in rare cases, an applicant can get a board to reconsider. “No is usually no. However, there are times where certain circumstances that are unique to your application can be…

  • Trump Soho’s Developers to Auction Hotel and Unsold Condos

    Susan Singer
    19 Jan 2012 | 4:04 pm
    The developers of Manhattan’s Trump Soho will put the hotel and its unsold condominium units up for sale, said Alex Sapir, one of the property’s builders. The Sapir Organization, which developed the property with Bayrock Group LLC, has hired brokers Eastdil Secured LLC and Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. to hold an auction for the unspecified number of unsold condominium units and the hotel’s common areas, said Alex Sapir, president of the Sapir Organization. Sales of the Trump luxury units come as the city’s supply of for-sale condos shrinks. There were 3,382 units listed for sale in the…

  • Some City Co-Ops Become More Accepting Of Dogs

    Susan Singer
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am
    Dogs are members of the family to some and unwanted neighbors to others, so several buildings have a ban on four-legged pets. But these days, there are so many legal loopholes around no-dog polices that many co-ops are eliminating them.   “As a trend, it’s becoming much more common. The forces of change are pushing for allowing dogs because it has become impossible to prohibit them,” says real estate attorney Dean Roberts of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus. Roberts, who works with buildings to resolve doggie dilemmas, says changes to local and federal laws have left loopholes…

  • 3 Bed | 4 Bath | $4,950,000 | Chelsea

    Susan Singer
    17 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    410 West 24th Street Apt. 18BCE Listing ID#: 600949 Description: Stunning Chelsea pre-war 3 bedroom and 4 bath home, easily converts to a 4th bedroom if desired. Known as the jewel in the crown of London Terrace, this exceptional property has South, North, East and West exposures. Unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and cityscape. No expense has been spared in this mint renovation. Custom arched glass French doors, formal entry, 9 outfitted closets and a working fireplace are a just a few of the features that make this apartment a true gem and a unique offering in Chelsea. All…
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    The New Yorker

  • Sasha Frere-Jones: Lana Del Rey’s image on “Born to Die.”

    Sasha Frere-Jones
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    In 2008, Elizabeth Grant, a twenty-two-year-old woman from Lake Placid, recorded an album in Manhattan with the well-known producer David Kahne. It was released digitally in early 2010 as “Lana Del Rey aka Lizzy Grant,” but was pulled offline two months later. This week . . .

  • “Jack Holmes & His Friend” review.

    newyorker.com
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    This story of two young men—one gay, the other straight—who come of age in literary New York in the sixties examines two unrequited passions: Jack’s love for Will, and Will’s literary ambitions, which end abruptly after a review disparages his first novel . . . (Subscription required.)

  • Steve Futterman: Paul Motian’s “Further Explorations.”

    Steve Futterman
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    With the unexpected death of the drummer Paul Motian, last November, “Further Explorations” (Concord), an album intended to be an homage to the pianist Bill Evans, has become a double tribute. Motian, an integral member of Evans’s landmark trio of the early sixties, joined the pianist . . . (Subscription required.)

  • Ryan Lizza: The Obama memos: How Washington remade the President.

    Ryan Lizza
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    On a frigid January evening in 2009, a week before his Inauguration, Barack Obama had dinner at the home of George Will, the Washington Post columnist, who had assembled a number of right-leaning journalists to meet the President-elect. Accepting such an invitation was a gesture on Obama’ . . .

  • Goings on About Town: Art

    newyorker.com
    22 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    PageBreak -->MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES METROPOLITAN MUSEUM Fifth Ave. at 82nd St. (212-535-7710)—“The Renaissance Portrait from Donatello to Bellini.” Through March 18. | “Chinese Art in an Age of Revolution: Fu Baoshi (1904-1965).” Through April 15. | “Photographic Treasures from the Collection . . .
 
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    Manhattan-Living

  • Doug Wheeler’s “Infinity Room” at David Zwirner’s Chelsea Gallery

    Glenwood
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    This is the coolest thing in New York City right now. Doug Wheeler's mind-blowing installation–his first ever solo show in New York City–at the David Zwirner Gallery in Chelsea, named SA MI 75 DZ NY 12 (you can call it the "Infinity Room", or the "Amazing Room", or just "Whoa…." ) plays brilliantly with light and space and color (and the absence thereof) to create an environment which takes away all of your visual reference points until you literally have no clue what's right in front of you, if anything. The walls are rounded, so…

  • Weegee Photography at the International Center of Photography

    Glenwood
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Was legendary NYC crime photographer Arthur Fellig–better (only?) known simply as Weegee–a self-promoting hustler who exploited murder and mayhem to further his considerable ambitions? Was he a sharp-eyed street photographer whose perceptive portraits of the urban underbelly would influence the likes of such acclaimed artists as Diane Arbus and Robert Frank? Was Weegee just an action junkie? A cop groupie? A trafficker in sensationalistic sleaze for the NYC tabloids of the 1930s, looking to make a buck? The answer, as the fabulous exhibition Weegee: Murder Is My Business,…

  • Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke BBQ NYC Opens in Battery Park City

    Glenwood
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:27 am
    Restaurateur extraordinaire Danny Meyer has already conquered great swaths of our fair city: the Flatiron and Madison Square (Shake Shack, Blue Smoke BBQ, Eleven Madison Park); Union Square and Gramercy (Union Square Cafe and Maialino); the Whitney and the MoMA (Untitled and the Modern) and, really, everywhere in this town that he's set down his trademark blend of impeccable, friendly service and first-rate food, prepared with love. Last week Meyer launched the second wave of his invasion of Battery Park City and, judging by the crowds we saw the other night, the area's populace…

  • Snack Box & Nuchas in Times Square NYC

    Glenwood
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:19 am
    We don't pass through Times Square NYC very often, for obvious reasons, but every once in a while fate (or, more likely, out-of-town visitors) has a way of landing us smack in the middle of all of those crossroads-of-the-world hordes. Now, wading through 700 million tourists can make us feel many different things, from irritation (don't just STOP in the middle of the sidewalk!) to gratitude (thanks for spending all that money!), but it's also always pretty much guaranteed to make us hungry. In years past, restaurants near Times Square NYC  for a quick, reasonably fresh and/or…

  • Paula Scher’s MAPS Chelsea Exhibition at Bryce Wolkowitz Gallery

    Glenwood
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:55 pm
    Sometimes it feels almost unfair, the amount of enviable things Paula Scher has accomplished in her career. She spent most of the 1970s as an art director at CBS and Atlantic Records, designing some 150 album covers a year, including that iconic, monster-hit debut Boston LP, with its trippy flying saucers. The 1980s were spent honing her already considerable typographic-integrated-design skills with posters, book jackets and branding, and then in 1991 she became a partner at Pentagram and, through her highly-influential work creating identities for such clients as the New York Public Theater,…
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