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Law firm inks 10-year lease in NYSE building

February 21, 2014- Commercial Observer reports that a patent law firm is relocating from Midtwon to the Broadstreet NYSE offices. (more…)

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Lower Taxes Seen for Nonresidents Who Own Property in New York

February 21, 2014- The WSJ reports, “A new decision from New York’s highest court makes it less likely that out-of-state residents who own houses or apartments in New York will be forced to pay city and state income taxes.” (more…)

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NYSE might leave Wall Street

February 18, 2014- As predicted by this reporter years ago, the acquisition of the NYSE by the ICE exchange rendered the iconic New York Stock Exchange as nothing more than a TV studio for CNBC. Now, the WSJ reports that … Continue reading

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Photos of the late artist Walter de Maria’s studio in the East Village

February 20, 2014- The LES blog EV Grieve posts photos of the late artist Walter de Maria’s studio in the East Village, which was written up on the NYTs. (more…)

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CB1’s Anthony Notaro complains about BPCA spending money on BPC

February 19, 2014- By Steven E Greer The Downtown Express reported on the BPCA board meeting of February 18. The BPCA updated the public on the plans to repair the Wagner Park bathrooms. This work project was discussed in public … Continue reading

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Head of NJ Transit booted after Super Bowl fumble

Update February 19, 2014- The head of the NJ Transit, Jim Weinstein, was canned today. February 4, 2014- BP.TV correctly predicted the public transportation headaches of the Super Bowl. New Jersey and the Port Authority are on the defensive. The … Continue reading

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More ice falls from One World Trade Center, shuts down West Side Highway

https://youtu.be/Rc0ExsmZcrc Update February 19, 2014– More ice problems for the Freedom Tower. This time, ice fell more than a 1,000 feet and blew onto traffic on the West Side Highway. the street was partially closed from the Battery Park underpass … Continue reading

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Banksy “art” fails to sell in Miami auction

February 19, 2014- The Post reports, “Banksy was a bust Tuesday at a Miami auction house where two pieces from his New York project — including a “Bandaged Heart Balloon,” which was tagged on a Brooklyn warehouse — failed to … Continue reading

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Trinity Box Club faces eviction

February 19, 2014- The Post reports, “A Lower Manhattan boxing gym that draws a diverse crowd from Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony to Wall Street traders and even Manhattan DA Cy Vance’s boxing club, is facing eviction by a scheming landlord, … Continue reading

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Obstructionists lose. Gourmet diner coming to City Hall.

Update February 19, 2014– Denny’s got its liquor license. January 2, 2014- For unknown reasons, obstructionists opposed plans to bring affordable consistent dining, in the form of a Denny’s, to 150 Nassau Street, which is across from Pace University and … Continue reading

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Kids Stuff: Grand Central Holiday Train Show

February 18, 2014- The FiDi kids’ blog FiDiFamilies reports on a model train show taking place in Grand Central Station. (more…)

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Most Citi Bikes unusable, encased in snow

February 18, 2014- The Post reports, “A DOT spokesman said New York City Bike Share, which is in charge of operating the system, must remove snow and maintain its stations. It also must shovel the sidewalks and street locations when … Continue reading

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At Bouley restaurant, Leo DiCaprio gives girlfriend a gift

February 17, 2014– A blog reports, “The 39-year-old Wolf Of Wall Street superstar handed over a pair of Valentine’s earrings to the 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret model at the Bouley restaurant in New York’s Tribeca area on Friday before jetting over … Continue reading

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Letter: Why are Downtown Express newsracks polluting North BPC?

Update November 2, 2013- The surrogate trashcan DowntownExpress newsrack was removed by somebody. Update October 27, 2013- Yet another DowntownExpress newsrack has appeared on North End Avenue, within yards of four others. September 26, 2013- Letter from North BPC resident … Continue reading

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Tribeca Grand Valentine package invites guests to shag on painting canvas

February 7, 2014- The Daily Mail reports, “In a bid to make this Valentine’s Day a special night to remember, one hotel is inviting guests to cover themselves in paint and make love on canvas. The Tribeca Grand in New … Continue reading

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ABC TV anchor to open restaurant in former Churrascaria Tribeca

February 13, 2014- The Post reports, “It looks like media titans Dave Zinczenko and Dan Abrams are cooking up another restaurant. The longtime pals (and ABC newsmen), who partnered on The Lion on West Ninth Street, have inked a deal … Continue reading

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Port Authority cop makes first arrest in 14-years on Vesey Street

February 13, 2014- The Post reports, “Port Authority top cop Joseph Dunne hadn’t made an arrest in 14 years — but the old reflexes kicked in at West and Vesey streets Tuesday when a woman in distress pointed out a … Continue reading

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Orlando Bloom ditches Tribeca apartment

February 12, 2014- On the heels of Director Peter Jackson selling his Tribeca pad, the highly credible source “ShowBizSpy” reports that Orlando Bloom is selling his too. Recall, Bloom is an actor in many of the Lord of the Ring … Continue reading

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BPCA’s Fernando Mateo in the news again

February 11, 2014- BPCA board member Fernando Mateo is in the news again. This time, he wants regular drivers to be fined if their cars blow snow onto taxi drivers. Yes, you read that correctly. Local CBS TV reports, (more…)

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Hate crime “Knockout” punch kills man

February 11, 2014- The Post reports on the prosecution of a man who murdered another man after he randomly punched him in the head. The “knockout” epidemic has made the news, but few realize the seriousness of those assaults. (more…)

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