Gone in 60 Seconds: S7:E9

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Editor

August 8, 2015- You can do this too and make a big difference. If you see these buses, take photos and send them to CB1’a Noah Continue reading →

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Fraunces Tavern gets $600K in federal funds for repairs

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Editor

August 5, 2015- DNAinfo is reporting, “Fraunces Tavern, The legendary tavern where George Continue reading →

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A video tour of One World Trade Center

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Editor
June 30, 2015- A video sent to us by viewer Barry Hauptman (more…)
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How cheap is Howard Milstein and his Milford Management?

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Editor

August 3, 2015- by Steven E. Greer

We previously reported on how the business partners of Howard Milstein sued him and voted Continue reading →

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Results of our Cuomo BPCA poll

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Editor

Cuomo approvalAugust 5, 2015- The results of our approval survey are in. Continue reading →

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Images from Grand Banks oyster bar

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Editor

Grand Banks full 2June 11, 2015 Continue reading →

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Church Street Tavern closes

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Editor

Church Street TavernAugust 8, 2015- I almost wrote a scathing review of Church Street Tavern many months ago, but got distracted. Continue reading →

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All of the stars align against the real estate billionaire

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Editor

heastie with de blasioFebruary 9, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

For decades, the billionaire real estate moguls of New York have controlled City Hall and manipulated tax Continue reading →

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Chinese investors pay $390 million for right to build super-tower near South Street Seaport

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Editor

rendering-South-Street-Seaport.jpg&imageversion=widescreen&maxw=770August 8, 2015- Crain’s reports, “A Chinese investment firm announced it has agreed to pay Continue reading →

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Nice melons at Le District

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Editor

Cavaillon melon cut Le DistrictAugust 1, 2015- Try the Cavaillon melons at Le District. They are very sweet now. Continue reading →

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Governors Island now has Citi Bikes

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Editor

line to leave Governors IslandAugust 5, 2015- We reviewed last year the Governors Island experience and described it as miserable. Continue reading →

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Beaubourg is shaping up to be better than North End Grill

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Editor

Beaubourg cheeseburgerJuly 17, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

I was walking through Le District when I saw in the kitchen window of Beaubourg (the brasserie) Continue reading →

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Jeff Galloway gets replaced on CB1

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Editor

MarkelAugust 7, 2015- Former CB1 member and lawyer, now neither, Jeff Galloway, recently sent to prison for tax evasion, Continue reading →

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Larry Silverstein seeks partners to help fund 2 WTC for Fox

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Editor

For Alexa luxe Living - June 2015 - Profile on BJARKE INGELS 2 World Trade Center CREDIT DBOX

August 7, 2015- Editor’s note: Given that cable TV, movie theaters, and printed papers will be obsolete by 2020, will Fox be able to afford the rent? Continue reading →

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Football head injuries down after rules change

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Editor

Update January 20, 2015- The PBS news show Frontline has been tracking the number of head injuries in the NFL. The new rules

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Sheldon Silver has made NY civil courts the worst in the country, Op-Ed claims

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Editor

December 17, 2014- The NY Daily News, in an Op-Ed, points out how State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who received at least $700,000 in salary a year from a large personal injury law firm, Continue reading →

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Hillary and her De Blasio both tank in the polls

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Editor

Clinton and de BlasioAugust 6, 2015- A poll in the news today shows that New Yorkers despise their mayor. Continue reading →

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Now Starr is sued for keeping tips

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Editor

Update August 6, 2015- Philly.com is reporting that Starr has sold the catering business. Continue reading →

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Quick: How many towers do you see?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Editor

WTC 4 disappearsJune 27, 2015- Take a quick look, then close your eyes. How many towers did you see? If you Continue reading →

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Brookfield gets major tenant for 300 Vesey

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Editor

American flags on NYMEX 12-30-2014August 5, 2015- The old Mercantile Exchange building by the ferry slip is now called 300 Vesey Continue reading →

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