Posted by in New York on 03 12th, 2010 | No Comments
Week in Rock: High Violet
Week in Rock: High Violet
          The National Return As we hinted last week , the National played the first of two “secret” shows last night at the Bell House in Gowanus as a warm-up for their upcoming tour behind new album High Violet . The band played an 18-song set for the cramped,...
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Posted by in New York on 03 11th, 2010 | No Comments
Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs Get Their Close-up
Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs Get Their Close-up
You already know all about the NYC’s bed bug explosion , and the companies that are training dogs to detect them . But today Penelope Green at the Times files an in-depth feature on a day in the life of one small dog sniffing company, Bedbug Detectors . Great read, and when we say in-depth, we...
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Posted by in New York on 03 6th, 2010 | No Comments
Obama Administration’s Terror Trial "Boobery"
Obama Administration’s Terror Trial "Boobery"
Now that it seems the White House will opt for a military tribunal for the 9/11 terorrists, there’s some handwringing about the previous, much criticized position that the trial be held in civilian court. A “well-placed Democratic source” complains to the Daily News, ” This is...
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Posted by in New York on 03 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Rep. Eric Massa Resigns Over Harassment Allegations
Rep. Eric Massa Resigns Over Harassment Allegations
Facing allegations he had harassed a male staffer , Democratic Congressman and self-described ” salty old sailor ” Eric Massa has announced he will resign. In a statement posted on his website , the first-term southwestern New York representative acknowledged his statements made a member...
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Posted by in New York on 03 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Chris Brown Hits Back At Critics By Reading To Kids
Chris Brown Hits Back At Critics By Reading To Kids
National prize Chris Brown has been asked to read to children at a Harlem charter school. The controversial singer , who is trying to rehabilitate his image, was invited to attend and participate in the annual “Family Read Night” at Sisulu-Walker Charter School on Nov. 18. Despite his past...
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Posted by in New York on 03 5th, 2010 | No Comments
Ethics Scandals Hit Democrats At A Bad Time
Ethics Scandals Hit Democrats At A Bad Time
It’s not a good time to be a Democratic politician. With elections just eight months away and Democratic leaders already under scrutiny for their positions on healthcare and the economy, ethics scandals involving Gov. Paterson , Rep. Charlie Rangel and Rep. Eric Massa have given Republicans another...
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Posted by in New York on 03 3rd, 2010 | No Comments
Upstate Rep Retiring Amid Harassment Allegations
Upstate Rep Retiring Amid Harassment Allegations
In today’s breaking “another NY politician embroiled in possible scandal” news, Politico reports that upstate Congressman Eric Massa (D) is retiring after one term: “According to several House aides – on both sides of the aisle – the House ethics committee has been...
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Posted by in Real Estate on 03 1st, 2010 | No Comments
Linkage: Fire at Sheepshead Bay Hell Building; Norah Jones Adds Windows
Linkage: Fire at Sheepshead Bay Hell Building; Norah Jones Adds Windows
[The ugliest building in Brooklyn? Brokelyn readers think so.] · Sheepshead Bay Hell House catches on fire [NYP] · Norah Jones window count increases to five [Lost City] · Roosevelt Island residents do okay on first day without tram [RI] · Citi Field loses its “C.” Whoops!...
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Posted by in Real Estate on 03 1st, 2010 | No Comments
Comment of the Day: "My front door leaks and i…
“My front door leaks and i put a towel over it to keep the draft from coming up my staircase . The fabric wrapped over the windows are being used to seal the windows and keep out a draft therefore stabilizing the environment to a beautiful environmentally friendly living space!”—anon...
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Posted by in Real Estate on 03 1st, 2010 | No Comments
On the Market: Oliver Cromwell Combo Co-op Asks $4.6 Million
On the Market: Oliver Cromwell Combo Co-op Asks $4.6 Million
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Would we leave you for the evening without something to look at? Nope! Recently on the market is this 4BR, 4BA pad at The Oliver Cromwell , an Emery Roth-designed building at 12 West 72nd Street. It’s on the market for $4.6 million , which seems...
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