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Here’s what you need to know about Times Square’s virtual ball drop this New Year’s Eve

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December 16, 2020

Here’s what you need to know about Times Square’s virtual ball drop this New Year’s Eve

In September, the Times Square Alliance announced that its annual New Year's Eve celebration will take place virtually this year, including the famous ball drop. This will be the first time in 114 years that the December 31 event will not have a crowd. But thanks to a new app developed by Jamestown, Times Square will come to the living rooms of revelers around the world. Turning the New Year's Eve experience into a video game, the app lets users create a personalized avatar, explore a virtual Times Square, play games, and live stream the countdown to midnight. Real-life musical performances, interviews, and countdowns are still happening this year but will be live-streamed instead.
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This fun gingerbread house lets you build mini IKEA furniture at home

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December 16, 2020

This fun gingerbread house lets you build mini IKEA furniture at home

Image courtesy of IKEA IKEA's new gingerbread house brings the famous brand's flat-pack furniture to a whole new scale. The Gingerbread Höme kit comes with downloadable, furniture-shaped cookie-cutter templates and simple instructions (no Allen wrench needed!) so that you can build edible versions of well-known pieces like the Billy Bookcase, Malm Bedframe, and Strandmon Armchair.
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For $1.4M, this modern Carroll Gardens duplex has light-filled nooks everywhere you look

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December 16, 2020

For $1.4M, this modern Carroll Gardens duplex has light-filled nooks everywhere you look

"From the moment you walk through the door, your mood will be elevated by the natural sunlight streaming in through the grand 16-foot wall of windows," starts the listing for this three-bedroom duplex in Carroll Gardens. Its abundance of windows is made more striking by their location within several architectural nooks and by the apartment's double-height configuration. Another perk? it comes with a private roof deck. Located at the ultra-modern Satori condominium, the home is asking $1,398,000.
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$22M Upper East Side townhouse has a teak media room, mid-century solarium, and neon accents

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December 15, 2020

$22M Upper East Side townhouse has a teak media room, mid-century solarium, and neon accents

Try as we might, it's really impossible to classify the style of this Upper East Side townhouse, currently on the market for $22 million. The five-story home is filled with contemporary decor like neon light art and leather flooring, but also has classic architectural elements running throughout. Then there are all the outliers--an all-teak media room, a prairie-style solarium, and an Ipe garden. Located at 48 East 81st Street, it's just a block from Central Park and the Met.
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NYC nurse is first in the nation to receive COVID-19 vaccine

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December 14, 2020

NYC nurse is first in the nation to receive COVID-19 vaccine

This morning, Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, received the first COVID-19 vaccine in the nation. She received the Pfizer vaccine, which was approved by the FDA on Friday, following which the first shipments arrived in New York City. "I feel like healing is coming and this marks the beginning of the end of a very painful time in our history. I want to instill public confidence that the vaccine is safe," said Ms. Lindsay.
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Rhonda Sassoon puts Soho’s famous ‘Dean & Deluca loft’ on the market for $5.8M

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December 14, 2020

Rhonda Sassoon puts Soho’s famous ‘Dean & Deluca loft’ on the market for $5.8M

Six-and-a-half years ago, Rhonda Sassoon, fourth wife and widow of famed hairdresser Vidal Sassoon, dropped $5.8 million on this stunning Soho loft at 133 Wooster Street. Not only is it notable for its sprawling 3,600-square-foot layout, but for the fact that she bought it from Dean & Deluca co-founder Jack Ceglic, who created his cookbook right in this very kitchen. Sassoon has now put the co-op back on the market for $5.8 million, hoping to break even.
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74% of New York’s COVID spread is coming from at-home gatherings

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December 11, 2020

74% of New York’s COVID spread is coming from at-home gatherings

Or "living room gatherings," as Governor Cuomo likes to call them. In a press conference today, just before announcing that indoor dining in New York City would shut down on Monday, the governor provided an outline of how the coronavirus is being spread throughout the state. Based on 46,000 data points gathered by contact tracers between September and November, 74 percent of the state's COVID spread is coming from household gatherings. And with the holiday season in full swing, this number is expected to grow.
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East Village Ukrainian restaurant Veselka is expanding with a pierogi bar

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December 11, 2020

East Village Ukrainian restaurant Veselka is expanding with a pierogi bar

When Veselka first opened on the corner of 2nd Avenue and East 9th Street in 1954, the business was a small candy shop and newspaper stand. Sixty-years later, and the Ukrainian restaurant serves up 21,000 pierogis, 2,500 latkes, and 110 gallons of borscht each week. That is until the pandemic hit. In September, owner Tom Birchard spoke about how the restaurant was struggling. But thanks to a dedicated customer base filling its heated sidewalk seating and indoor tables, as well as a growing delivery and national shipping arm, Veselka is expanding to the space next door, as was first reported by EV Grieve. The addition will be complete with a new "sushi bar-style counter that will showcase the restaurant’s pierogi-making process," according to the New York Times.
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Asking $1.5M, this classic Chelsea co-op is full of Asian influences

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December 11, 2020

Asking $1.5M, this classic Chelsea co-op is full of Asian influences

The listing for this Chelsea one-bedroom says it "delivers sensations of a tranquil Zen Garden." From the hand-carved, fern-leaf motif window shutters and doors to the woven bamboo bedroom ceiling to the hand-painted woven fabric wall coverings, the 875-square-foot home mixes its classic co-op details with unique Asian-inspired decor, all of which was envisioned by designer Paul Ochs. It's located at 465 West 23rd Street, the iconic London Terrace Towers, and is asking $1,495,000.
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15 places in NYC to get latkes and takeout for Hanukkah

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December 10, 2020

15 places in NYC to get latkes and takeout for Hanukkah

A lot of families won't be able to get together for Hanukkah this year, but that doesn't mean you can't do a little something special for the Festival of Lights. Many local New York City restaurants, bakeries, and shops are offering amazing holiday meal packages, along with latkes, sufganiyot, chocolate gelt, and more. Ahead, we've rounded up 14 great options, many of which also ship nationally if you want to include your out-of-town family and friends.
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For $489K, a classic Upper West Side studio right off Central Park

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December 10, 2020

For $489K, a classic Upper West Side studio right off Central Park

If you're cool with a studio, here's your chance to live just off Central Park in a classic Upper West Side co-op... for only $489,000. This lovely residence is located at The Bancroft, also just steps from the West 72nd Street subway station. It's got two large, arched windows that bring in plenty of light, along with classic pre-war details.
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You can spend a toy-filled night inside FAO Schwarz

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December 9, 2020

You can spend a toy-filled night inside FAO Schwarz

It's like Night at the Museum meets Big--one lucky New York City family of four will get the chance to spend the night inside FAO Schwarz, arguably the world's most famous toy store. The experience comes courtesy of Airbnb, who arranged the stay especially for the holidays. For just $25, you'll be able to freely roam the store, as well as receive a special tour from a real FAO Schwarz toy soldier. Other perks include a shopping spree, a fantastic feast, and a music lesson on the store’s iconic Giant Dance On Piano.
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Here’s how many COVID vaccines each New York region will be allocated

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December 9, 2020

Here’s how many COVID vaccines each New York region will be allocated

If all goes according to plan, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will be approved by the FDA tomorrow, at which time the New York State panel will immediately convene to review and approve it. Under those conditions, the state could begin receiving its first vaccine shipments as early as this weekend. In a press conference today, Governor Cuomo further explained the distribution priorities--high-risk hospital workers followed by nursing home residents and staff--and for the first time outlined the estimated number of doses each region will receive based on their populations of these groups.
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This $995K Red Hook loft has amazing views of the Statue of Liberty and World Trade Center

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December 9, 2020

This $995K Red Hook loft has amazing views of the Statue of Liberty and World Trade Center

You don't have to be super high to get incredible skyline views. This one-bedroom condo's unique Red Hook location affords it with spectacular vantages of lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Red Hook piers. Asking $995,000, it's part of the New York Dock Building. Built in 1910, this was the first reinforced steel and concrete building in the United States, and it was converted to modern loft residences in 2017.
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Drive-through light shows, outdoor activities, and more: NYC’s best holiday events in 2020

December 8, 2020

Drive-through light shows, outdoor activities, and more: NYC’s best holiday events in 2020

The holidays will undoubtedly look a bit different this year, but just like most special moments during the pandemic, there are still ways to celebrate. From drive-through light shows and massive glowing lantern festivals to curling and ice-skating, there are plenty of fun and safe ways to get in the holiday spirit. Ahead, we've rounded up nearly 20 of the year's best events in and around New York City.
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This one-bedroom co-op in the Bronx is asking just $285K

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December 8, 2020

This one-bedroom co-op in the Bronx is asking just $285K

It's not every day you come across a true one-bedroom New York City apartment for under $300,000, but here you go. Located in the Concourse section of the Bronx, which is just a half-hour subway ride from Midtown, the home is spacious, bright, and full of the pre-war details that you'd expect from a co-op like 1075 Grand Concourse.
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NYC’s highest outdoor observation deck is twinkling with 50,000 lights for the holidays

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December 7, 2020

NYC’s highest outdoor observation deck is twinkling with 50,000 lights for the holidays

Edge, the city's highest outdoor observation deck at 1,131 feet (as well as the highest in the entire western hemisphere), is all ready for its first holiday season. The Hudson Yards attraction is adorned with 50,000 twinkling lights illuminating the Skyline Steps and interior spaces and is offering a limited-edition holiday "Cocoa in the Clouds" to keep you nice and toasty while you take in those insane views.
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Well-known food columnist lists classic co-op on Grand Army Plaza for $850K

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December 4, 2020

Well-known food columnist lists classic co-op on Grand Army Plaza for $850K

Wall Street Journal food columnist Kitty Greenwald has put her Park Slope co-op on the market for $850,000. Located at 1 Plaza Street West, just across from Grand Army Plaza, the charming one-bedroom is a corner unit on the 11th floor with lots of windows and, of course, a fully outfitted and renovated kitchen.
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The best NYC-themed gifts for everyone on your list

December 3, 2020

The best NYC-themed gifts for everyone on your list

It's always fun to show a little hometown pride, but this year, New York really deserves it. Whether you want to give your out-of-town family member a memento of your city or get something personal for a local friend, these NYC-themed gifts are sure to please. From cute subway merch to puzzles of your favorite landmarks to all the best books, this guide has a little something for everyone.
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$1.9M Park Slope penthouse is shiny and new with skyline views

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December 3, 2020

$1.9M Park Slope penthouse is shiny and new with skyline views

After the current owners bought this Park Slope penthouse in 2011, they completed some beautiful renovations throughout, including a sleek kitchen, refinished wood floors, and even a "pet nook" underneath the stairs. The loft-style triplex is located in the Carriage House on the Slope, a 24-unit condo at 231 15th Street. It has three bedrooms, two large balconies, and incredible New York Harbor views.
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Recently ‘gutted and studded’, this historic beauty in Boerum Hill is asking $3.25M

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December 2, 2020

Recently ‘gutted and studded’, this historic beauty in Boerum Hill is asking $3.25M

Situated in the heart of the Boerum Hill Historic District, this brick townhouse at 122 Bond Street was built in 1852 but was recently renovated to include the best in modern living. At the price of $3,250,000, the single-family home provides 2,340 square feet of living space including three bedrooms and a full finished basement. There's also a lovely rear garden that rounds out this perfect family residence.
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NYC museums, events, performances: What’s reopening and what’s cancelled this year

December 1, 2020

NYC museums, events, performances: What’s reopening and what’s cancelled this year

When it comes to reopenings, we're seeing a lot of positive news--most major museums reopened, we got to watch a baseball season, and the holidays are being reimagined. In other cases, reopening is further off--the Met Opera and Philharmonic cancelled their entire 2021 seasons, and Broadway will remain dark until at least June. But whatever the case, 6sqft has put together a list of reopenings, postponements, and cancellations for New York City's many museums, performance venues, outdoor spaces, and events.
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For $349K, this Beekman studio is a tiny charmer

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December 1, 2020

For $349K, this Beekman studio is a tiny charmer

This Beekman apartment may be small, but it's nothing if not charming. Located at the prestigious Southgate co-op at 434 East 52nd Street, the studio has plenty of pre-war details like beamed ceilings, oak floors, classic moldings, and an exposed brick wood-burning fireplace. It also has a foyer, two generous closets, a separate full kitchen, and a dressing nook outside the bathroom. And it's asking just $349,000.
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With COVID hospitalizations increasing, New York outlines new plan to avoid overwhelming the system

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November 30, 2020

With COVID hospitalizations increasing, New York outlines new plan to avoid overwhelming the system

As of Sunday, November 29, 3,532 New Yorkers were hospitalized for COVID, the highest since May 29. The increase is steep; on October 29, just 1,085 people were hospitalized. In his press conference today, Governor Cuomo referred to this as "a new phase" in "the war on COVID," attributing it to colder weather, increased travel, and small gatherings, which now account for 65 percent of all new cases statewide. With these numbers expected to increase during the holidays, the state is turning its attention to hospitals. To prevent overwhelming the system as we saw in the spring, the governor announced a new five-point plan to slow the spread of the virus.
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You’ll need timed tickets to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year

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November 30, 2020

You’ll need timed tickets to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year

Starting this Thursday, December 3, if you want a chance to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree for five minutes (yep, there's a time limit), you'll need to reserve advance tickets. In his press conference today, Mayor de Blasio outlined the new system, which includes closing 49th and 50th Streets between 6th and 7th Avenues to vehicular traffic and setting up four-person "pods" where guests will be directed to see the tree. "This is going to be a challenging holiday season in a lot of ways, but it's still going to be a beautiful one," said the mayor.
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