Posts Tagged ‘manhattan’

City Room: 12 Arrested at Manhattan March for Oakland Protesters

Monday, January 30th, 2012

A winding march through Lower Manhattan to show solidarity for Occupy Oakland protesters led to scuffles with the police on Sunday night.

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City Room: 12 Arrested at Manhattan March for Oakland Protesters

Greg Kelly, Police Commissioner’s Son, in Rape Investigation

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is investigating an allegation that Greg Kelly, who is a son of Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, raped a young woman last October.

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Greg Kelly, Police Commissioner’s Son, in Rape Investigation

Doug Wheeler Builds ‘Infinity Environment’ at David Zwirner

Sunday, January 15th, 2012

Doug Wheeler, a founder of the so-called Light and Space movement, constructs his first Manhattan “infinity environment” at the David Zwirner gallery in Chelsea.

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Doug Wheeler Builds ‘Infinity Environment’ at David Zwirner

Judge Orders Cat-Litter Commercial Temporarily Off Air

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

A judge in Federal District Court in Manhattan ordered Fresh Step’s manufacturer, Clorox, to temporarily stop showing an ad because it makes “insufficiently reliable” claims.

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A Greenway Along the Waterfront Will Beckon From the East

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

A steady drumbeat of real estate deals, park restorations, reclaimed piers and new esplanades heralds the remaking of Manhattan’s East Side waterfront.

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A Greenway Along the Waterfront Will Beckon From the East

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

A steady drumbeat of real estate deals, park restorations, reclaimed piers and new esplanades heralds the remaking of Manhattan’s East Side waterfront.

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A Greenway Along the Waterfront Will Beckon From the East

Sean Parker Brings Facebook-Style Skills to New York Social Scene

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Mr. Parker, a founder of Napster and former president of Facebook, moved to Manhattan three years ago.

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Sean Parker Brings Facebook-Style Skills to New York Social Scene

Apple Opens Grand Central Store

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Hundreds line up to see Manhattan flagship.

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Apple Opens Grand Central Store

Huge Apple store opening at NYC’s Grand Central, likely to draw business to transit hub

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

NEW YORK — One of the world’s largest Apple stores is opening at the landmark Grand Central Terminal. The 23,000-square-foot personal electronics business will start selling to the public on Friday. The owner of the space, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs the city’s bus and subway system, says Apple Inc. is paying $180 per square foot for its lease — slightly less than the $200-per-square-foot top rate at the century-old Manhattan train hub. Read full article > >

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Huge Apple store opening at NYC’s Grand Central, likely to draw business to transit hub

Newt Scrambles for Campaign Money

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Appeals to Manhattan donors before primaries.

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Even on the 11th Floor, There’s Parking Right Out Front

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Glauco Lolli-Ghetti has one of the world’s most expensive parking spaces. His 11th-floor, $7 million condominium in Manhattan includes an attached garage.

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Even on the 11th Floor, There’s Parking Right Out Front

Vivian S. Toy: The Apartment Critic

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Vivian Toy has visited nearly 600 Manhattan co-ops and condos, mainly for the Real Estate section’s “On the Market” page.

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Vivian S. Toy: The Apartment Critic

City Room: Occupy Protesters and the Police Clash Near Wall Street

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Hundreds of demonstrators tried to reach the New York Stock Exchange as police officers in riot gear tried to block their way.

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City Room: Occupy Protesters and the Police Clash Near Wall Street

Restaurant Review: Sushi Yasuda — NYC — Restaurant Review

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Sushi Yasuda, now in its second decade on the East Side of Manhattan, remains a standout shrine to sushi.

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Restaurant Review: Sushi Yasuda — NYC — Restaurant Review

NBA and union meet for 12 hours, break without agreement to end lockout

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

NBA officials and player representatives met Wednesday afternoon in New York and talked until about 1 a.m. Thursday, but walked out of a Manhattan hotel after 12 hours of negotiations without an agreement and no indication that a deal was close at hand. The sides agreed to resume talks at noon Thursday. NBA Players Association president Derek Fisher cautioned that “we can’t say there was significant progress made.” Both declined to provide details of the discussions. Read full article > >

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