Regarding your April 9 article “Steven Roth teases strategy shift toward apartments,” Steven Roth is right: people want to live in New York, and the city desperately needs additional housing. If Mr. Roth truly wants to unlock the “promised land” around Penn Station, there’s a big opportunity right in his backyard. It starts with moving […]
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In 2024, City Councilmember Chris Banks’ Brooklyn District, which includes East New York, Brownsville and East Flatbush, saw the greatest number of income-restricted apartments built: 1,439. Meanwhile, two districts in Eastern Queens and Manhattan’s west side saw zero units. Brooklyn’s 42nd Council district, represented by Chris Banks (pictured), produced the greatest amount of new housing
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The addition of veteran strategists Jennifer and Austin Shafran reinforces firm’s reach across the New York City and State public affairs landscape New York, NY (May 2, 2025) – Actum LLC, a global consultancy firm, today announced the acquisition of Green Book Strategies, led by New York political veterans Jennifer and Austin Shafran. With nearly two decades
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RFR Holding announced Friday that it has sold 522 Fifth Ave., a property that had been in foreclosure proceedings. Amazon said it is the buyer. The price wasn’t disclosed. Amazon is expected to occupy the entire 23-story, 600,000-square-foot building at the corner of West 44th Street. The property is five blocks north of the former
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General Motors and Ford (F) say consumers shouldn’t expect immediate price hikes on cars, even as the companies brace for the financial hit from President Trump’s newly clarified tariffs on imported autos and parts. GM CEO Mary Barra and Ford CEO Jim Farley both signaled this week that while the levies will cost billions, their
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Everything’s up for grabs in 90 minutes as Lecce host Napoli in what feels like an all-in showdown for both clubs. Giampaolo’s Lecce are desperate for survival points, while Antonio Conte’s Napoli — with the coach returning to his hometown — can’t afford to squander their slim lead over Inter at the top. This is
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The MTA will outfit 20 subway stations this fall with sleek new fare gates designed to keep people out who shirk the system’s $2.90 fee while making it easier for passengers with wheelchairs, strollers and luggage. Transit officials will pilot four types of wider fare gates, all of which feature barriers that horizontally open and
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In the interconnected worlds of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, composer Bear McCreary is everywhere. He and his studio have produced the original soundtracks to blockbusters like Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the popular God of War video game series, a slew of Blumhouse horror flicks, and a shocking number of concurrent genre television series, from
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Downtown Los Angeles is a diverse hub, home to historic museums, cultural landmarks and innovative cuisine. The cityscape’s bar scene is another highlight, hosting everything from modern lounges with clarified cocktails to members-only rum clubs that serve drinks in a fresh coconut. Chic rooftops are a dime a dozen; however, if you prefer a more
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Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love that already receives plenty of attention. One show I need to shut up about is 2023’s “Manet/Degas” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I went to see it many,
