This unique $2.6M UWS penthouse has a bed that descends from the ceiling and a rooftop greenhouse

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March 27, 2023

This unique $2.6M UWS penthouse has a bed that descends from the ceiling and a rooftop greenhouse

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It's hard to find a truly unique living space in New York City, given space constraints, building regulations and other limitations of apartment life. This unusual penthouse co-op at 755 West End Avenue was designed and renovated by an award-winning architect/resident to create a family dream retreat high above the Upper West Side. With northern, southern, eastern, and western exposures, the apartment takes advantage of light and stunning Hudson River views with a 1,400-square-foot wrap-around private roof terrace and an upper-level glass-clad solarium/greenhouse space. Asking $2,595,000, this amazing home has been featured in print and on HGTV.
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72 middle-income units available at Hamilton Heights tower next to the Hudson River, from $2,350/month

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March 24, 2023

72 middle-income units available at Hamilton Heights tower next to the Hudson River, from $2,350/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 72 middle-income units at a new residential development in Upper Manhattan. Located at 620 West 153rd Street in Hamilton Heights, Sunrose Tower Apartments contains 238 apartments and a wide variety of amenities, including a rooftop terrace with panoramic skyline views. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income, or between $80,572 annually for a single person and $187,330 annually for a household of five, can apply for the apartments, which range from $2,350/month studios to $3,550/month two bedrooms.
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Brooklyn’s refugee-run restaurant Emma’s Torch opening at Citi Field this season

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March 24, 2023

Brooklyn’s refugee-run restaurant Emma’s Torch opening at Citi Field this season

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Emma's Torch, the Brooklyn restaurant-nonprofit that provides refugees with culinary training, will operate at Citi Field this season. The Carroll Gardens-based eatery will be one of the newest vendors at the New York Mets home stadium this season, offering sliders, black-eyed pea hummus wraps, and tamarind barbecue wings.
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This $3M full-floor Red Hook condo has a Mediterranean vibe, two terraces, and parking

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March 24, 2023

This $3M full-floor Red Hook condo has a Mediterranean vibe, two terraces, and parking

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This 1,800-square-foot full-floor Brooklyn condo at 96 King Street, asking $2,950,000, offers three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Organic architectural details like arched doorways and unique textures, shapes, and colors combine to give the newly-minted home a sunny, modern Mediterranean feel. Two terraces provide outdoor space for enjoying summer evenings in this lively and eclectic neighborhood; the three-unit building offers private parking for the car you'll need for life in Red Hook.
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Take a journey through space at Tribeca’s Hall des Lumières

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March 23, 2023

Take a journey through space at Tribeca’s Hall des Lumières

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Interactive art museum Hall des Lumières promises to take visitors out of this world. Produced by Culturespaces in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Center for Space Studies, the exhibition, dubbed, Destination Cosmos: The Immersive Space Experience, transports guests through the universe with 13 visual sequences and a prologue that starts on Earth and brings viewers over Martian canyons, into the heart of Jupiter, across the rings of Saturn, and more. Destination Cosmos will be open at Tribeca's Hall des Lumières on April 7 and run through June 4.
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Pickleball is coming to Central Park’s Wollman Rink

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March 23, 2023

Pickleball is coming to Central Park’s Wollman Rink

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Central Park will soon be home to the largest pickleball offering in the Northeast. The park's Wollman Rink will turn into CityPickle, a 14-court pickleball installation opening in April. Presented by Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Related Companies, and Equinox, CityPickle will offer lessons, clinics, leagues, open-play sessions, tournaments, and other activities for players of all levels.
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NYC’s iconic Flatiron Building has sold for $190M

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March 23, 2023

NYC’s iconic Flatiron Building has sold for $190M

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New York City's iconic Flatiron Building has sold for $190 million. During a live public auction in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, Jacob Garlick of Abraham Trust placed the winning bid over one of the historic landmark's previous owners, Jeffrey Gural of GFP Real Estate, as the Real Deal reported. Earlier this month, a judge approved a partition sale of the property to resolve a longstanding dispute among its owners.
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Surrounded by terraces and open city views, this $3M Village co-op feels like a beach house in the sky

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March 23, 2023

Surrounded by terraces and open city views, this $3M Village co-op feels like a beach house in the sky

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This Gold Coast penthouse at 21 East 10th Street is blessed with open city views in three directions, and a landscaped terrace that wraps the home on three sides means you can enjoy the views–from the Freedom Tower to the Empire State Building–indoors or out. Asking $2,995,000, the two-bedroom pre-war co-op has plenty of interior charm, with large rooms, coffered ceilings, and wood floors awash in natural light.
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7-mile Harlem River Greenway expansion connects Randall’s Island to Van Cortlandt Park

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March 22, 2023

7-mile Harlem River Greenway expansion connects Randall’s Island to Van Cortlandt Park

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New York City is expanding the Harlem River Greenway to the Bronx. Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced plans for a seven-mile continuous walking and biking path linking Randall's Island and Van Cortlandt Park. The new greenway aims to reconnect Bronxites to the Harlem River waterfront, which has been largely inaccessible since the construction of the Major Deegan Expressway in the 1930s.
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NYC multi-family housing production down for third straight month, report finds

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March 22, 2023

NYC multi-family housing production down for third straight month, report finds

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A new report shows that New York City is not building enough housing to meet current demand. The Real Estate Board of New York on Tuesday released its February 2023 Multi-family Foundation Plan Application Report, a monthly report that reviews applications submitted by developers to the NYC Department of Buildings for new residential developments. For the third month in a row, there have been fewer than 30 total filings for new developments across the five boroughs, according to the report.
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This $7.8M Upper West Side penthouse in the Gilded-Age Dorilton has two kitchens and a huge terrace

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March 22, 2023

This $7.8M Upper West Side penthouse in the Gilded-Age Dorilton has two kitchens and a huge terrace

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On one of the Upper West Side's loveliest historic blocks, the ornate 12-story Beaux-Arts building at 171 West 71st Street known as the Dorilton is an icon of Gilded Age Manhattan living. This distinctive penthouse duplex is as grand as you'd imagine, with four bedrooms, a multi-level planted terrace, and a kitchen on each floor. Asking $7,800,000, we're guessing this capacious co-op is a two-unit combo, with an elevator serving both floors in addition to a grand stair winding its way between them. Both levels of the duplex have dazzling city views.
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NYC to lift ban on e-bikes in city parks this summer

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March 22, 2023

NYC to lift ban on e-bikes in city parks this summer

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New Yorkers will soon be able to ride electric bikes and scooters in New York City parks legally. As part of a pilot program starting this summer, the city's Department of Parks and Recreation will drop its current ban on certain electric vehicles on park drives and greenways, lifting a rule that conflicts with state laws. The pilot program is one part of a plan unveiled by Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday aimed at promoting the safe usage of e-bikes and other electric micro-mobility devices and preventing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
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12 best spots to see cherry blossoms in New York City
March 22, 2023

12 best spots to see cherry blossoms in New York City

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New York City might not be known for its cherry blossoms like D.C., but we've still got our fair share of pretty pink buds. We haven't quite hit peak bloom season yet, but with spring officially here, we're getting close. Ahead, we've rounded up the best places across the city to see cherry blossoms, from standbys like Central Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to smaller spots like Sakura Park and the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden.
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144 affordable units available at new development in Woodside, from $1,511/month

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March 21, 2023

144 affordable units available at new development in Woodside, from $1,511/month

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A housing lottery opened this week for 144 affordable apartments at a major new mixed-use development in Queens. Developed by Madison Realty Capital, Woodside Central occupies a full block from 69th Street to 70th Street on the border of Elmhurst and Woodside and includes over 470 mixed-income homes, a new public school, and public outdoor space. New Yorkers earning 80 percent of the area median income, or between $55,886 annually for a single person and $115,280 annually for a household of five, can apply for the affordable apartments, priced from $1,511/month studios to $1,824/month two-bedrooms.
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NYC public libraries say $36.2M budget cut will impact service, free programs

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March 21, 2023

NYC public libraries say $36.2M budget cut will impact service, free programs

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New York City's three public library systems are protesting Mayor Eric Adams' planned $36.2 million budget cuts in the FY24 budget. Brooklyn Public Library President Linda Johnson, Queens Public Library President Dennis M. Walcott, and New York Public Library President Anthony W. Marx testified in front of the City Council on Monday, warning the proposed budget cut could lead to reduced hours of service and fewer free programs, classes, and other opportunities thousands of New Yorkers depend on.
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15 must-have cleaning tools that don’t take up a lot of space

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March 21, 2023

15 must-have cleaning tools that don’t take up a lot of space

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Spring is the perfect time to thoroughly clean all of those areas you’ve neglected during the winter. There are plenty of great tools that can make this chore a lot easier. However, New Yorkers tend not to have a lot of space for storing cleaning tools. But no worries: we found some cool items that don’t take up a lot of space and can be easily stored.
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Take the elevator or the hand-crafted stair to all six floors of this $26M Upper West Side townhouse

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March 21, 2023

Take the elevator or the hand-crafted stair to all six floors of this $26M Upper West Side townhouse

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Begin living immediately–no renovation necessary–in a home that has been luxuriously reimagined by its current owner as a five-story-plus-cellar townhouse masterpiece with an unparalleled level of comfort, within the peerless borders of Manhattan's Upper West Side. This 7,111-square-foot urban mansion contains six bedrooms, seven baths, and two powder rooms. At its heart is a hand-crafted curving staircase. Asking $26,000,000, 248 West 71st Street stands less than two blocks from Central Park, Riverside Park, and the Hudson River. In addition to an iconic address on a historic block, the townhouse boasts front and back gardens, gas and wood-burning fireplaces, private terraces, and endless custom fixtures and finishes. In addition to the graceful stair, all floors can be accessed by a commercial-grade high-speed walnut-clad elevator.
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Williamsburg rental with rooftop and zen garden opens lottery for 43 units, from $2,924/month

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March 20, 2023

Williamsburg rental with rooftop and zen garden opens lottery for 43 units, from $2,924/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 43 middle-income apartments in the heart of Williamsburg. Located at 130 Hope Street, the seven-story luxury building contains 143 apartments, boutique retail space, and outdoor amenities like a rooftop and zen garden. New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income, or between $100,252 annually for a single person and $215,150 annually for a household of seven, can apply for the apartments, priced from $2,924/month studios to $4,296/month three bedrooms.
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Live large indoors or out at this $1.8M Boerum Hill condo with a two-level deck and bedroom balcony

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March 20, 2023

Live large indoors or out at this $1.8M Boerum Hill condo with a two-level deck and bedroom balcony

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If you crave outdoor space with your city living, this two-bedroom Boerum Hill condo at 52 Third Avenue is a triple threat. Asking $1,795,000, this top-floor apartment has three separate decked terraces ready to become a multi-level garden paradise–or party space–complete with skyline views. You don't have to sacrifice indoor living, either, with 1,000 square feet of interior space.
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Yayoi Kusama’s upcoming NYC show includes new infinity room

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March 17, 2023

Yayoi Kusama’s upcoming NYC show includes new infinity room

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World-renowned artist Yayoi Kusama will unveil new works in New York City this summer at her largest gallery exhibition yet. The exhibition, called "Yayoi Kusama: I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers," includes new paintings, her signature pumpkin and flower sculptures, and a new edition of Kusama's super popular Infinity Mirror Room. The exhibition, which is free and open to the public, opens on May 12 at David Zwirner's West 19th and West 20th Street galleries in Chelsea.
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NYC looks to ‘beautify’ 191st Street tunnel again

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March 17, 2023

NYC looks to ‘beautify’ 191st Street tunnel again

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Two months after painting the mural- and graffiti-covered 191st Street pedestrian tunnel white, New York City announced plans to "beautify" the underground path once again. The Department of Transportation on Thursday issued a request for proposals seeking artists to submit "bold, colorful designs" for the tunnel that reflect the "rich cultural identity of Washington Heights." The request comes after community members criticized the agency for "whitewashing" an iconic piece of the neighborhood, as Gothamist reported.
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Lined with mahogany, onyx and Tiffany glass, this $1.95M studio isn’t your typical Billionaires’ Row pad

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March 17, 2023

Lined with mahogany, onyx and Tiffany glass, this $1.95M studio isn’t your typical Billionaires’ Row pad

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This 1,000-square-foot studio possesses a unique floor plan highlighted by 8-foot corner windows and Carnegie Hall views. The 19th-century co-op building at 205 West 57th Street, known as the Osborne, is located on Billionaires' Row, and the historic building has seen its share of famous residents, including the unit just across the hall. Once owned by Leonard Bernstein, that apartment was purchased by actress Jessica Chastain in 2015. But the apartment's Gilded Age luxury sets it apart from its somewhat generic condo neighbors. Asking $1,950,000, this remarkable studio boasts details like mahogany-clad walls and ceilings, original Tiffany window transoms, a mezzanine library, jade onyx fixtures, and an electric Murphy bed.
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East Village icon Veselka opening a second location in Williamsburg

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March 16, 2023

East Village icon Veselka opening a second location in Williamsburg

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Veselka, a staple of the East Village for nearly seven decades, is headed to Brooklyn. As first reported by the New York Post, the 69-year-old Ukrainian diner known for authentic dishes like pierogi and borscht will open a new 5,000-square-foot location in Williamsburg. While the lease isn't finalized yet, Jason Birchard, co-owner of Veselka, expects to announce the location of the new eatery soon. Once the new restaurant opens, owners will temporarily close the Second Avenue location for renovations.
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Bill Murray’s former 19th-century home in Snedens Landing asks $2M

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March 16, 2023

Bill Murray’s former 19th-century home in Snedens Landing asks $2M

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A 150-year-old Gothic Revival-style New York home that once belonged to actor Bill Murray is for sale. Built in the late 1860s, the charming four-bedroom abode at 124 Washington Spring Road sits within Snedens Landing, a quiet hamlet in Rockland County known for its many celebrity residents and Revolutionary War history. Murray lived at the home for several years during the 1980s before selling it in 1990, according to the New York Post. The home, known as "The Manse," is asking $2,075,000.
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New York lawmakers call for $2.75 fare freeze and free bus pilot in NYC

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March 16, 2023

New York lawmakers call for $2.75 fare freeze and free bus pilot in NYC

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New York lawmakers on Tuesday proposed keeping New York City subway and bus fares at $2.75. As first reported by Crain's New York, the state legislature's one-house budgets rejected Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to raise transit fares to $3, and instead called for a freeze on fares and an investment of $50 million for a free bus pilot program.
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Dine and stargaze from a glass atrium in this historic $7.75M Village townhouse

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March 16, 2023

Dine and stargaze from a glass atrium in this historic $7.75M Village townhouse

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One of a row of historic townhouses in Manhattan's West Village, this four-story townhouse at 122 West Washington Place is asking $7,750,000. The home once belonged to the late British runway model Stella Tennant, who renovated the brick-fronted townhouse and created its glass-roofed atrium above an extension at the south-facing rear facade.
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City breaks ground on $1.6B project to protect Gowanus Canal from pollution

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March 15, 2023

City breaks ground on $1.6B project to protect Gowanus Canal from pollution

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New York City on Wednesday broke ground on one of two new underground storage tanks that will prevent pollution of Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal. The $1.6 billion project will prevent up to 12 million gallons of sewer overflow from entering the canal during rainstorms and flooding events. The first tank, bounded by Nevins Street, Butler street, and Degraw Street, will hold up to eight million gallons of sewage waste and include 3.6 acres of public open space on the waterfront.
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From the basement gym to the planted roof deck, this $5M Park Slope townhouse is a modern marvel

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March 15, 2023

From the basement gym to the planted roof deck, this $5M Park Slope townhouse is a modern marvel

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Unlike many new-construction single-family homes in the city, this four-story-plus-basement-and-roof-deck townhouse, asking $4,995,000, combines luxury with great design and considered convenience. The 20-foot-wide home at 566 Carroll Street reads modern from the outside, clad in ipe wood; within are 3,732 square feet of Brooklyn townhouse goodness on four floors, including a back patio and roof deck, chic custom kitchen, five bedrooms, a basement gym and plenty of entertaining space.
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New York lawmakers clash with Hochul’s housing plan in budgets

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March 15, 2023

New York lawmakers clash with Hochul’s housing plan in budgets

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The New York State Assembly and Senate on Tuesday released their budget proposals, which both deviate from the priorities of Gov. Kathy Hochul and set the stage for negotiations over the next two weeks. As first reported by City & State, the Senate's budget discarded some of Hochul's top goals, including the "New York Housing Compact," a plan to build 800,000 new homes over the next 10 years to address the state's looming housing crisis. The Senate did show support for "good cause" eviction protections and the creation of a Housing Voucher Program, two proposals omitted by the governor in the past.
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Everything you should know about NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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March 15, 2023

Everything you should know about NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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One of New York City's longest-standing traditions returns this week. On Friday, March 17, the city's 261st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street and travel up to 79th Street, with roughly 150,000 marchers in tow and two million onlookers. New York City hosted one of the world's very first St. Patrick's Day parades on March 17, 1762, more than a decade prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Two historic FDNY buildings in the Bronx may become city landmarks

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March 14, 2023

Two historic FDNY buildings in the Bronx may become city landmarks

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Two Bronx buildings associated with the Fire Department of New York may become New York City landmarks. The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to calendar the Firehouse, Engine Company 88/Ladder Company 38 in Belmont, and the Fire Alarm and Telegraph Bureau, Bronx Central Office, both of which are architecturally significant and represent historic moments in the development of the city's fire department.
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The 11 best Irish bars in New York City

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March 14, 2023

The 11 best Irish bars in New York City

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Irish Americans have been a part of the New York ecosystem since the colonial era, but they cemented their stamp on this city during a period of mass migration in the 19th century. We owe a lot to the Irish—some of the city’s most beautiful buildings and cathedrals were designed and built by Irish immigrants, for instance. One of the tastier hand-me-downs was the Irish bar, replete with cheap pints, hearty grub, dark lighting, and a slate of bartenders who’ll inspire you to earn their respect. Ahead we've rounded up 11 of the best pubs, from old standbys like McSorley's and Peter McManus Cafe to some lesser-known gems like Sunset Park's Irish Haven (the bar in The Departed) and Hartley's in Clinton Hill.
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Plans for AirTrain to LaGuardia have been scrapped

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March 14, 2023

Plans for AirTrain to LaGuardia have been scrapped

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Plans to build an AirTrain to LaGuardia Airport are officially dead after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Monday released the results of a 17-month-long analysis of mass transit options to the Queens airport. A panel of experts recommended the Port Authority abandon the proposed 1.5-mile elevated rail line and instead move forward with improving existing bus service and adding a new non-stop airport shuttle. Estimated costs for the bus options are just under $500 million, according to the report, compared to estimates of between $2.4 billion and $6.2 billion for light rail options.
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Asking $7.5M, designer Adrienne Vittadini’s elegant Fifth Avenue co-op lets the views provide the drama

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March 14, 2023

Asking $7.5M, designer Adrienne Vittadini’s elegant Fifth Avenue co-op lets the views provide the drama

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Iconic wearable women's fashion designer Adrienne Vittadini has just listed the Upper East Side apartment she and her husband Gigi (full name Gianluigi) purchased in 1986. Asking $7,500,000, the two-bedroom co-op at 1115 Fifth Avenue has amazing views of Central Park and the Reservoir from four rooms. The home's interiors project a quiet Manhattan elegance, complementing the couple's vast collection of art and furniture. Though a painstaking renovation resulted in peerless finishes like 24-karat gold leaf columns and luxurious textiles, it's the view that gets the most attention, as the retired designer told the New York Times: "I really wanted the outdoors to dominate the indoors. I didn’t want anything to clash with that or impact the view."
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Historic McGraw-Hill Building in Hell’s Kitchen to add 224 rentals

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March 13, 2023

Historic McGraw-Hill Building in Hell’s Kitchen to add 224 rentals

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The 35-story landmarked McGraw-Hill Building in Hell's Kitchen will soon be home to 224 luxury rentals. As first reported by the New York Post, the project includes the redesign of the building's office space, the construction of a second lobby and entrance, and the restoration of the McGraw-Hill name above the residential entrance. Floors 12 through 34 of the Art Deco skyscraper will be converted to residential use, which will cost an estimated $100 million. Work will begin this summer.
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30+ things you need to sleep better

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March 13, 2023

30+ things you need to sleep better

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While it can be exciting to live in The City That Never Sleeps, you are not the city, and you do, indeed, need to sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend at least seven hours of sleep per night. A good night’s sleep helps the body to rest and recuperate, and it even positively affects your mental health. However, work and family stress, unhealthy habits – and yes, living in The City That Never Sleeps – can all wreak havoc on your ability to sleep soundly. These are the best items you need to sleep well at night and awake refreshed the next day.
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For $1.5M, a three-bedroom Morningside Heights pre-war co-op with a colorful Mondrian motif

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March 13, 2023

For $1.5M, a three-bedroom Morningside Heights pre-war co-op with a colorful Mondrian motif

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This sprawling co-op in a classic pre-war building at 532 West 111th Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side offers a considerable amount of space for its ask of $1,495,000–if you don't mind navigating the awkward twists and turns often found in pre-war apartments. The co-op's interior design takes its cue from a Mondrian painting, bringing creativity and color to its classic 20th-century architecture.
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NYC’s redesign of Broadway blocks into pedestrian-friendly stretch begins

Rendering of Greeley Square after capital construction work is completed; Courtesy of “New” New York Panel

March 13, 2023

NYC’s redesign of Broadway blocks into pedestrian-friendly stretch begins

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New York City will begin its transformation of an iconic stretch of Broadway into a pedestrian-friendly corridor this week, Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday. The work is part of the first phase of "Broadway Vision," a plan to make the chaotic and crowded streets between Madison Square and Herald Square safer by banning cars on some blocks and creating more space for pedestrians. As part of the first phase, the city will add two new plazas, shared streets, and a two-way bike lane on Broadway from West 25th Street to West 32nd Street.
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Newark unveils monument honoring Harriet Tubman and the city’s Underground Railroad history

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March 10, 2023

Newark unveils monument honoring Harriet Tubman and the city’s Underground Railroad history

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A new monument to abolitionist Harriet Tubman was unveiled in a Newark, New Jersey park this week. Designed by NJ native and architect Nina Cooke John, Shadow of a Face comprises a two-story welded outline of Tubman with a circular wall that features a carving of Tubman's face, along with educational text and audio. Located in the recently renamed Harriet Tubman Square on Broad Street, the new monument replaces a statue of Christopher Columbus that the city removed in 2020.
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Eugene Kohn, co-founder of prolific architecture firm KPF, dies at 92

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March 10, 2023

Eugene Kohn, co-founder of prolific architecture firm KPF, dies at 92

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Eugene Kohn, who co-founded the influential international architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, died on Thursday at the age of 92. Founded in 1976 by Kohn, William Pedersen, and Sheldon Fox, KPF has designed hundreds of buildings across the globe, with numerous notable skyscrapers in New York. Recent additions to the New York City skyline by KPF include One Vanderbilt, 10, 30, and 55 Hudson Yards, Brooklyn Point, and Two Waterline Square, among others.
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A Central Park Tower penthouse asks $175M to live in the world’s tallest residential tower

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March 10, 2023

A Central Park Tower penthouse asks $175M to live in the world’s tallest residential tower

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Trophy pad alert: A 12,557-square-foot penthouse in Central Park Tower at 217 West 57th Street just hit the market, asking for a skyscraping $175,000,000. The duplex Billionaires' Row condo spans the 107th and 108th floor of what is to date the Western Hemisphere's tallest residential tower. It's a tower filled with superlatives–including the world's highest residence,  a $250 million triplex just a few floors above. If this two-story sky mansion gets its asking price, it could be New York City's second-biggest residential sale ever.
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NYC Council Speaker revives plan to build new homes on open NYCHA land

NYCHA LaGuardia Houses; Photo via Wikimedia

March 9, 2023

NYC Council Speaker revives plan to build new homes on open NYCHA land

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A New York City official is reviving a plan to turn the green spaces on public housing complexes into homes. In her State of the City address on Wednesday, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams proposed the construction of new apartment buildings on existing open spaces, known as "infill development," within New York City Housing Authority properties. Adams said her proposal would help address the city's housing crisis and provide current public housing tenants with an opportunity to relocate into upgraded, modern housing units.
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For $3M, this light-filled Midtown duplex loft is surrounded by Manhattan skyline views

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March 9, 2023

For $3M, this light-filled Midtown duplex loft is surrounded by Manhattan skyline views

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This sun-filled penthouse co-op at 241 West 36th Street, asking $3,000,000, has the kind of size and layout that make a classic loft apartment so special. Atop a Schwartz & Gross-designed former button factory completed in 1928, the space has plenty of authenticity, lots of natural light, and panoramic New York City views framed by 22 windows. The same views can be had outdoors on the 2,750-square-foot, three-bedroom apartment's terrace.
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156 affordable apartments available at 16-story Bronx rental, from $397/month

Image courtesy of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

March 8, 2023

156 affordable apartments available at 16-story Bronx rental, from $397/month

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An affordable housing lottery opened this week for 156 apartments in the Bronx. Located at 1923 West Farms Road in West Farms, the 16-story rental dubbed Compass Six offers tenants spacious units and outdoor space. New Yorkers earning 30, 50, 70, and 80 percent of the area median income, or between $16,183 annually for a single person and $132,400 annually for a household of seven, can apply for the apartments, priced from $397/month studios to $2,273/month three bedrooms.
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Women’s History Month began in New York in 1909 to honor the city’s garment workers’ strike

(1917) Picketing in all sorts of weather. N.Y. Day Picket. United States Washington D.C. New York, 1917, [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress.

March 8, 2023

Women’s History Month began in New York in 1909 to honor the city’s garment workers’ strike

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International Women's Day, and what later became Women's History Month, originated in New York City over 100 years ago. On February 28, 1909, “Women’s Day,” was celebrated as the one-year anniversary of the city’s garment industry strike led by the International Ladies' Garment Workers’ Union. The Socialist Party of America chose the day to honor the women who bravely protested miserable labor conditions. American socialist and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman addressed a New York crowd, saying: "It is true that a woman's duty is centered in her home and motherhood but home should mean the whole country and not be confined to three or four rooms of a city or a state.” At the time, women still couldn't vote.
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City pilot will add more pedestrian space to Prospect Park’s roadway

Photo by Prabu Vasan for Prospect Park Alliance

March 8, 2023

City pilot will add more pedestrian space to Prospect Park’s roadway

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Prospect Park's main roadway is getting a revamp. The Prospect Park Alliance and the Department of Transportation on Tuesday released the results of a year-long study of Prospect Park Drive, a busy loop within the park for pedestrians, joggers, and cyclists. Conducted by leading traffic consultancy Sam Schwartz, the NYC Parks Department, and DOT, the study analyzed crash data, roadway grade, pedestrian count, and other metrics to determine ways to improve the roadway. As a result of the study, the city is piloting adding a second lane on the outside of the drive, which would limit the need for crossings and prevent collisions.
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These unique outer borough Airbnbs feel like getaways without leaving NYC
March 8, 2023

These unique outer borough Airbnbs feel like getaways without leaving NYC

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Kathleen Ruoti is a 73-year-old widow living on Staten Island. She started her Sweet Pea Cottage Airbnb six years ago to serve as supplemental income. "It’s a 100-year-old-old 'Hansel and Gretel' type thing — cute with a garden. I used to use it as an art studio," she said. The cottage is just one of a few short-term rental properties in New York City’s outer boroughs that not only make guests feel miles and miles away from the city but have charming stories and histories of their own. Ahead, take a look inside three unique short-term spots and hear from the owners.
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The Museum of Failure exhibit is coming to Brooklyn

Images courtesy of SEE Attractions/Museum of Failure

March 8, 2023

The Museum of Failure exhibit is coming to Brooklyn

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A new exhibit in Sunset Park gives an opportunity to learn about some of the biggest failures of the biggest companies. Located in Industry City, the Museum of Failure offers New Yorkers a close look at more than 130 "epic fails" by giant global corporations, including Coca-Cola, Google, and Nokia, with the intention of teaching visitors the importance of learning from your mistakes. Presented by SEE Attractions, the exhibit will be open from March 17 until May 14.
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