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Two Tarte Disappointments
I remember when Tarte cosmetics first premiered at Bergdorf Goodman years ago. I had a makeover and bought a ridiculous number of products, and continued to purchase and for the most part love everything. The last 2 items I've used, however, have not fallen into the 'love' category. The first is the 'natural' iteration of their Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara. I used this several years ago, back when it was chock full o' chemicals and liked it. It's now free of parabens, pthalates et al, and bored with how quickly my beloved Korres mascara dries up, I purchased the Tarte.
I get nice length and thickness from it, especially over their mascara primer, but boy oh boy is this flake city! I've had two coworkers (including a guy) come over and that my face was covered in black flakes it was so bad. One close friend, unprompted and out of the blue, said "whatever mascara you've been using lately--stop." Lesson learned. I tossed it and rebought the Korres.
Check back later to learn about the second Tarte product that's fallen short for me recently, the newly released Amazonian Clay Shimmer Powder.
Source: http://newyorkcitypretty.blogspot.com/2011/03/two-tarte-disappointments.html
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Today in last-minute dessert-related needs
As on previous Thanksgiving days... Sweet Generation, 130 First Ave. between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place, is open today until about 4:30 p.m. (or while supplies last).
Owner Amy Chasan shared a list of available items, including pumpkin, pecan, traditional apple and apple crumble pies ... cupcake packs (Cranberry Black Sesame, Bourbon Chocolate Caramel, Caramel Apple Crumble, Pumpkin Spice) ...cookie platters ... pumpkin breads, etc.!
Sweet Generation, who turns 4 in January, partners with several nonprofit organizations and local high schools to create an internship program that teaches baking, food safety, customer service, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to teens and young adults from low-income communities.
Meanwhile, down First Avenue between Fourth Street and Fifth Street, the 59-79-99-cent shop is open for last-minute table-setting needs... probably find some Easter stuff in there too...
Source: http://evgrieve.com/2018/11/today-in-last-minute-dessert-related.html
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The Catherine Auchincloss House - 123 East 69th Street
In 1872 ubiquitous developer Christopher Keyes began construction on a row of 11 20-foot wide brownstone-fronted homes on East 69th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues. Designed by the equally-prolific John Sexton, they were completed in 1873.
On April 14, 1903 the New-York Tribune reported the Catherine Agnew would be married to Edgar Stirling Auchincloss that afternoon in the mansion of the bride's family at No. 23 West 39th Street. Catherine was the daughter of Andrew G. Agnew and the former Mary Hervey Bliss. Exactly one year later, on April 15, 1904 Agnew purchased No. 123 East 69th Street. And then the following year, in July, he transferred title to his daughter.
The reason that her parents' wedding gift was belated was most likely due to an updating of the now-outdated Victorian. In 1904 Agnew had hired S. Edson Gage to make alterations. Period photographs reveal a remodeled facade--a somewhat curious take on Spanish Revival.
Edgar Auchincloss was a wealthy importer. He had graduated from Yale University in 1896 and was was a member of some of Manhattan's most exclusive clubs, including the University, Downtown and Racquet Clubs. At a time when only the wealthiest owned motorcars, he was a member of the Automobile Club of America. The Auchinclosses had four children--Edgar, Jr., Mary Bliss, Elizabeth Ellen and Katrina.
The twisted wrought iron balusters of the sinuous staircase and the lighting fixture carried on the Spanish motif. photo by Samuel H. Gottscho from the collection of the Museum of the City of New York
The same year that Edgar and Catherine moved into the remodeled house, they acquired a 400-acre country estate near Darien, Connecticut. Its name, Keewaydin, was taken from Longfellow's "The Song of Hiawatha."
On May 4, 1910 Edgar Auchincloss died in the 69th Street house at the age of just 35. While he left about a quarter of a million dollars to relatives, Catherine received the bulk of the estate. The New-York Tribune remarked "At her death the estate is to go to the testator's three daughters and one son" and added that the estate's executors "are empowered at any time to provide a fund of $25,000 for the son to use should he desire to embark in business, or a like sum, should he desire to enter into serious study preparatory to taking up a profession."
In a move that may have shocked society, two days after her husband's death, Catherine purchased the house next door, at No. 121, spending more than a million and a half in today's dollars on the property. It may have been, however, a reaction to being suddenly alone that prompted the purchase. After having the architectural firm of R. H. Robertson & Sons make "extensive alterations and additions" to the home, she sold it to her brother, George Bliss Agnew.
The alterations to No. 121 were remarkable. Seen at far right, No. 123 boasted a Spanish Renaissance entrance, tiled roof and dramatic balcony above the areaway. photograph by Wurts Bros., from the collection of the Museum of the City of New York
The closeness of the siblings was evidenced five years later when, on the same day, September 17, 1915, architect W. I. Morris filed plans for interior renovations to both houses. They were identical in scope, "extend stairs and bedrooms," at a cost of $3,000 each. The young widow never remarried. She instead busied herself with charity work, most notably the Association for the Aid of Crippled Children. During a its annual meeting in the 69th Street house on March 2, 1926, she was re-elected its president. For decades she would be highly involved in her pet philanthropy, often hosting meetings, teas and receptions in the home. In 1930 Catherine commissioned architect William F. Dominick to give the house a noticeable face lift. His plans, filed on December 11, involved removing the stoop and areaway, remodeling the first and second story facade, and replacing the tiling of the roof and shed dormer with copper cladding.
Dominick's remodeling of the lower floors toned down the former Spanish Renaissance elements.
It was a busy time for Catherine. Twelve days later the engagement of Edgar, Jr. to Patty Milburn was announced. One by one Catherine's children married and left East 69th Street. Mary was married to Nelson Lawrence Page on November 16, 1933; and Katrina's engagement to Royal Elting Mygatt was announced on July 9, 1937. That wedding took place less than a month later at Keewaydin. Elizabeth's wedding three years later in June also was celebrated in the Connecticut home. Rather surprisingly, The New York Times noted on June 9, 1940, "No previous announcement of the engagement had been been made."
Catherine's library was decidedly English in design. photo by Samuel H. Gottscho from the collection of the Museum of the City of New York
At the time of Elizabeth's marriage Catherine had five live-in servants at No. 123--a cook, two maids and two "waiters," (the more polished maids who served, for instance, Catherine's teas, receptions and luncheons). An example of the regular teas that would have kept those women busy was the tea hosted by Catherine and Elizabeth on April 7, 1945 for the trustees of the Child Education Foundation. It was emblematic of the types of entertainments Catherine held--almost never merely social, but with an altruistic purpose. On May 16, 1950 The New York Times reported that Catherine had sold the house she had occupied for nearly half a century. Two years later, while still a single-family home, a doctor's office was installed in the first floor. By the early 2000's the mansion was owned by, Zack Hapton Bacon III, a partner in the multibillion-dollar hedge fund Moore Capital Management; and fiancé of Diandra Douglas (former wife of actor Michael Douglas). When he listed the property in 2005 for $10.75 million, it was described as having "six bedrooms, eight wood-burning fireplaces, a wood-paneled library and a terrace topping the fourth floor." There were also an elevator, indoor waterfall in the entrance hall, and a gym with sauna. Bacon changed his mind, however, and took the property off the market. Twice remodeled, Catherine Auchincloss's stately home is an integral part of the amazing architectural fabric of the East 69th Street block.
photographs by the author
Source: http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-catherine-auchincloss-house-123.html
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New York City Taxi Chief: Congestion Fee Will Hurt - Wall Street Journal
A new congestion charge on taxis and for-hire vehicles entering the busiest parts of Manhattan will be “potentially devastating” for New York City’s struggling yellow-cab industry, the city’s taxi chief has warned.
Taxi and Limousine Commissioner Meera Joshi said Monday that other sectors of New York City’s for-hire industry, such as limousines and app-based ride-hailing services, have more flexibility to absorb the congestion fee.
... Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-taxi-chief-congestion-fee-will-hurt-1542676567
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Appareline Sample Sale
WHAT: Appareline Sample Sale
WHY: Women's clothing at a discount at the Appareline Sample Sale.
WHEN: 12/3 - 12/7; M-F (10-5)
WHERE: 231 West 39th Street Suite 318 New York, NY 10018
For the complete list of today's sales and sample sales check HERE.
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Source: https://thestylishcity.com/appareline-sample-sale
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Tuesday 190101 – Photo of the Day
Happy New Year!
Today is New Year’s Day which means an abbreviated class schedule at both gym locations: 11 AM All Levels 12:30 PM All Levels 2 PM All Levels
We’ll be running the CrossFit Total during class, which means you’ll have the opportunity to test your heavy lifts: back squat, strict press, and deadlift. This is a great opportunity to set a benchmark at the start of the new year! More details about the CrossFit Total can be found in the CrossFit Journal.
Upcoming Events and News:
2019 Winter Schedule Changes
There are some new schedule changes and expanded class offerings for first quarter of 2019. We’ve outlined all of these changes for UWS and 28th street in THIS POST. Any questions, please feel free to post to comments.
Please check Zen Planner for our most updated holiday schedule. This weekend most classes will be All Levels programming unless it’s a specialty class. After January 1st, we’ll return to our regularly scheduled programming.
Sunday 1/6/19 – How To: Kettlebell Snatches with Coach Todd at UWS and 28th Street – Sign up on 12/30/19
Sunday 1/13/19 – January OUT-FIT Mock Oly Meet – Learn More and Sign up HERE
New Year, New You – “Life Outside the Gym” Course with Coach Erica – Starts January 20th, 2019 – Sign up now!
Beyond the Whiteboard: Beginner / Experienced ___________________________________________________ Some of our favorite reads this week: The CrossFit Total Results Breakdown from the 2018 CrossFit Games If Sleeping Better Is Your New Year’s Goal, Setting These 6 Micro-Goals Might Help 11 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Fitness in 2019 Skip breakfast? Science says that may increase your Type 2 diabetes risk
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Source: https://crossfitnyc.com/2019/01/01/tuesday-190101-photo-day/
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Mid-afternoon bear break
An EVG reader shared this from 13th Street near Avenue C... where the bear emerged from the dumpster and saw his/her shadow and passed out, meaning winter will persist for the foreseeable future...
Source: http://evgrieve.com/2019/01/mid-afternoon-bear-break.html
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The Dream Continues: 2019 Los Angeles Training Camp
By Sentinel News Service
The Los Angeles Rams announced their complete 2019 Training Camp schedule, which will feature 7 open practices at the University of California, Irvine. Rookies report to UCI on Wednesday, July 24 and the remainder of the team will report to camp on Friday, July 26 (player arrival and availability information will be shared with the media at a later date).
Fans Must Sign Up for Free Tickets at therams.com/trainingcamp
2019 Rams Training Camp Schedule:
DAY DATE TIME PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
Sat Jul 27 4 p.m. Kickoff Festival Giveaway: 2019 Rams Schedule Magnet
Sun Jul 28 4 p.m. Vamos Rams Day Giveaway: Rams Knit Scarf
Exclusive sale of “Vamos Rams” merchandise & live performance from a Latin band
Mon Jul 29 4 p.m. Legends Reunion Day Giveaway: Poster featuring Rams Legends & limited NFL 100 merchandise
More than 50 former players representing six decades of Rams will be in attendance. A special discussion panel with Legends will be featured.
Tues Jul 30 4 p.m. Youth Sports Day Giveaway: Rams Compression Arm Sleeve
Rams will celebrate student-athletes and the stars of today and tomorrow.
Fri Aug 2 2 p.m. Everyday Heroes – Honoring Military Members, First Responders and their Families Giveaway: Rams Challenge Coin with Bottle Opener
Sat Aug 3 4 p.m. Family Day Giveaway: Rams Shoelaces
This day will feature a practice with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Sun Aug 4 2 p.m. Training Camp Finale Giveaway: 2019 Rams Schedule Magnet
Additionally, as part of a Training Camp tradition, the full roster will be available for a limited time after practice for autographs.
Note: All giveaways will be distributed to Training Camp attendees while supplies last.
Tickets are required for each day of Camp. While Training Camp is free and open to the public, all attendees must possess a valid ticket for entry. Fans must register for a free ticket at therams.com/trainingcamp or on the Rams Mobile App. (Note: Ticket registrations also will be available onsite.)
The fan activation area will open two hours prior to every practice. Gates to practice will open 90 minutes before and select players and position groups will sign autographs after all open practices.
All practices are free and open to the public and will feature live entertainment, an interactive look at the Rams’ new home to open in 2020, daily giveaways, Alumni autograph opportunities, family-friendly activations and more! Tickets will be required to receive giveaways (while supplies last).
The team will host a “Kickoff Festival” for fans on Saturday, July 27 and the day will include interactive games, giveaways and appearances from Rams Cheerleaders, Legends, and team mascot Rampage.
Additional training camp information plus details on the themed practices, registration for player autograph signings, Rams Rookie program, giveaways and the booster club tailgate are available at www.therams.com/trainingcamp. Weather and field conditions are evaluated daily, so all dates and times provided are subject to change, including autograph sessions.
Fan Parking Information and Prohibited Items
Parking will be available to fans in the Mesa Parking Structure (next to the Bren Events Center) and nearby lots 14, 5 and 70 (located near the intersection of Bison Ave and California Ave). Fans are encouraged to purchase parking passes in advance at a discounted rate of $13 per vehicle online at www.parking.uci.edu/rams. Parking purchased in-person on the day of practice will cost $16 per vehicle. Fans cannot bring alcohol, food (exceptions for special dietary needs), pets (service animals are permitted), video cameras or weapons. Please be aware that UCI is also a smoke and tobacco free community.
This article originally appeared in the Los Angeles Sentinel.
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With ‘Sunita’ Squeezed out, La Contenta Looks to Expand on Norfolk Street
When Sunita Bar faded from Norfolk Street a few weeks ago, word on the street was that La Contenta was to annex the commercial space. And that’s exactly what’s happening.
The news is confirmed this week by a liquor license application submitted to Community Board 3 ahead of the April session. This new extension is called La Contenta Clandestina and will add another seven tables and fourteen seats. The proposal will go before the advisory panel for approval later this month.
Sunita Bar surrendered its liquor license after a sixteen-year tenure at 106 Norfolk Street. “My story is the story of what’s happening on the Lower East Side, with all the changes, development, and greedy landlords,” eponymous owner Sunita Lofters previously told us.
The fate was reportedly sealed after a lease renewal from two years ago went south. Lofters says that her relationship with controversial landlord (and CB3 member) Alistair Economakis had been peachy during the initial lease term. Yet she alleges that the rise of La Contenta’s success next door ultimately spelled an end to that bond, plus a purported twofold increase in the monthly dole.
Despite the price hike, she signed the lease in 2017 with the intention of taking on a partner to help shoulder the burden and open up the kitchen. Yet those plans fell through, leaving Lofters no choice but to walk away.
Source: https://www.boweryboogie.com/2019/04/with-sunita-squeezed-out-la-contenta-looks-to-expand-on-norfolk-street/
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#289 Blood and Shakespeare: The Astor Place Riot of 1849
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As long as you love me
The story of an NYPD officer singing “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys over the PA yesterday on Astor Place is starting to go viral (with the help of PIX 11 and the Post)...
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The NYPD absolutely nailed it today. So cool to see the humanity in our law enforcement. A small thing like this can really give you some hope in such uncertain times. #nypd #nyc #lowereastside #manhattan #backstreetboys
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Source: http://evgrieve.com/2018/11/as-long-as-you-love-me.html
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Where To Have a Last Minute Group Dinner in Austin
I’m lucky that I don’t suffer from anxiety, but I DO when I get a text on a Thursday asking “Where can I go with 10 guys Friday night for dinner?” I don’t have the OpenTable reservation openings memorized, and I sure don’t know who has seats available the day before at the best spots in town. I close my eyes, start scanning reservation openings, and then end up suggesting places I know where reservations aren’t necessary or counter service availability. Of course they all must still offer that cool Austin, laid back vibe, with comparable food. The best part about moving to Austin after NYC is the giant real estate bars and restaurants have to offer more seating areas! Below is a list of spots that will be able to take your party in mostly casual environments, but in fun areas that have some kind of music or bar component to keep the party going after din din.
Sour Duck Market – This spot is less than a month old and the concept is already my favorite. Counter service in the front, biergarten in the back. The elevated food pays a nod to what the chefs are doing at sister restaurant Odd Duck: unique flavors and weird combos that work. Nothing is better than being able to pay your own check and tally your own drinks in a large group. After you order, you can go up to the bar or order from servers who are walking around and they keep everything together on your tab. Go for the chicken salad sandwich (not too mayo-y) because this thick Texas toast is the buttery best. Also, the cucumber moscow mule is my two favorite flavors combined. Winning!
Loro – The fact that you can get Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin style food combined for a great price and a short wait time is still pretty unbelievable for me to accept. If the line is out the door, no problem, they set up an outside bar so you can sip on canned wine and beers while you wait for a table. This dancehall themed spot is a great taste of Texas and Asian flavors at the same time and is very unique to Austin. TV’s, frozen mango sake (get a floater!), Franklin Smoked Brisket (after 5 pm), Uchi Kale and Asian Pear Salad, and the best Chicken Karaage I’ve ever had.
Le Politique – Cute pink and blue outdoor chairs and raw bar, this downtown spot is huge and feels good. I love it for brunch the most!
Thai Kun at Whisler’s – This could possibly be my favorite meal in town, and it’s all coming from a food truck at the best looking bar on the East Side. Grab a fancy cocktail at the bar and then at the food truck out back, get the Cabbage Two Ways, Khao Man Gai, and Beef Panang Curry. Even when there is a line, the food doesn’t take too long, and you can pop up to the intimate Mezcaleria upstairs after.
Leroy & Lewis – You probably need BBQ at some point and this old school BBQ style but new school cuts is open Wednesday – Sunday until 9 p.m. Order the brisket, beef cheeks, kale caesar, and get some cocktails inside at Cosmic Cafe
Pool Burger – Tiki cocktails, frozen hurricanes, burgers, soft serve with chocolate sprinkles and junior mints, and DJ’s on Friday and Saturday. Enough said. Again, order at the bar separately and you are set.
Fareground – Now this is probably the most casual option on here BUT it has the widest variety of food options and a full bar. Favorites include Dai Due tacos, Ni Kome sushi and chicken ramen, and Henbit Monster Cookie. It’s downtown and close to lots of bars and live music.
Dee Dee at La Holly – Another awesome Thai food truck. This spot is spicy as hell and don’t miss the mango sticky rice for dessert.
Better Half – On the west side close to Clarksville, it’s truly a coffee and cocktail destination at any time of the day and even a co-working space. Get the fried chicken biscuit sandwich and sit at the picnic tables outside or in the back corner booth. Then head to the legendary Donn’s Depot.
Eberly – Get yo’selves dressed up! This spot is gorgeous, has beautiful skylights, an ideal fancy menu, and if it’s full in the main dining room the connected bar has food and drinks while you wait.
Matt’s El Rancho – Classic Austin fools. This actually might be the largest restaurant I’ve ever seen. The rooms keep coming and the queso keeps a flowing.
The Hightower – Easy going spot that feels like a bar but has some of the best brussels sprouts in town (with peanut butter?) and is close to all the other east side bars you want to venture to after. Also, don’t miss their Smoked Beef Short Rib Tacos, it’s the sourdough tortilla that won me over.
Grizzelda’s – This pink and glitzy restaurant might look like it was built for instagram, but the food is really good, and I like the vibes! I did see Rachael Ray here once, too. Go for the queso fundido, brussels sprouts, and whole fish!
Koriente – Not the chicest place for an evening (great for lunch), but definitely the most amazing, healthful Asian food. It’s a lot of food, and if you aren’t looking to drink this could be a chill spot! Go for the Obake Bowl A and add seared tuna. Also, they have party trays, so if you want them to create Curry, Papaya Salads, Salmon Wraps for your large group, do it!
Il Brutto – I am partial to this patio not only because they serve my favorite drink, Aperol Spritz, but it’s one of the only sit down, full service restaurants on the east side. It’s also hopefully starting the trend of Italian food in Austin. Go for the lasagna.
Source: http://www.chekmarkeats.com/best-austin-restaurants-for-groups/
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New York City Development Chief Faults Amazon for Scuttled HQ2 Deal - Wall Street Journal
A top New York City official who helped draft the deal to build an Amazon.com Inc. campus in Queens blamed the company for the project’s collapse, saying it did a poor job connecting with residents and communicating the economic benefits to the state.
James Patchett, president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, said Thursday at a Crain’s New York Business event that the tech giant wasn’t ready for critics.
“The company was not prepared for what happened in New York City,” said Mr. Patchett, one of the deal’s chief architects. The speech marked his first public comments since Amazon pulled the plug on plans for a so-called HQ2 site on Feb. 14.
Under terms of the deal, announced in November, Amazon would have invested $2.5 billion on the new site in the Long Island City section of Queens and brought 25,000 jobs to the area over the next decade. In exchange for the investment, city and state officials promised the company $3 billion in tax incentives. The project was expected to generate $27 billion in government revenue over 25 years, according to state officials.
Amazon is abandoning plans for a headquarters in New York City after facing resistance from protestors and local politicians. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports. Photo: Getty
While recent polls showed a majority of New Yorkers supported the plan, Amazon faced opposition from some politicians, progressive groups and unions who lambasted the incentives as corporate welfare. Company executives and Mr. Patchett were grilled for hours at two New York City Council hearings about the incentives and Amazon’s anti-union stance.
In a statement on its decision to abandon the deal, Amazon blamed politicians who were unwilling to work with the company to move the project forward.
“They didn’t perform particularly well at their public hearings,” Mr. Patchett said Thursday. “They never hired a single New Yorker to work for them to talk to New Yorkers. They never really connected with people in the city.”
Mr. Patchett’s assessment mirrored Mayor Bill de Blasio’s postmortem of why the deal flatlined. In interviews in the past week, Mr. de Blasio said the company failed to engage New Yorkers.
“We’d all love to have a time machine and go back and figure out how to make this work, but the fact is I actually think city government, state government, agreed to a fair deal,” Mayor de Blasio said Thursday. “We were pushing Amazon to do more for the community, which is our job, and they just walked away.”
A spokeswoman for Amazon on Thursday said the company did extensive outreach across the city, meeting with every city council member who represents Queens, representatives from the City University of New York and State University of New York, and local businesses and residents.
Company representatives also held discussions with members of public-housing tenant associations and met with a community advisory panel, including local leaders who asked to provide input on the project, the spokeswoman said.
Officials from the Economic Development Corp. and City Hall spent months negotiating with Amazon, mostly behind closed doors, before the deal was announced in November. Mr. Patchett said after the deal rolled out, Amazon miscalculated its messaging around it.
Mr. Patchett also said many people misunderstood the $3 billion in tax incentives, believing that the money would now be available for other needs. The incentives included $1.2 billion in state tax credits tied to job creation. The state also promised more than $500 million in a capital grant for the Long Island City site.
“Anyone familiar with the facts knows there was no $3 billion,” he said. “I think it was the dialogue that poisoned it and the company’s reaction to that.”
Since Amazon announced its exit, Mr. Patchett said he hasn’t heard of any other companies changing their minds about coming to New York.
And he said he doesn’t regret that the city pursued Amazon, even after the deal was dead. “I remain incredibly proud of the work we all did together,” he said.
Write to Katie Honan at [email protected]
Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-city-development-chief-faults-amazon-for-scuttled-hq2-deal-11550785949
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7 On Your Side Investigates Exclusive: Parents blame New York City shelter for baby's death - WABC-TV
BRONX, New York City (WABC) --
A homeless couple claims a New York City shelter's refusal to allow them an air conditioner caused their baby daughter to die when temperatures reached near 100 degrees last July.
"She wasn't moving," mom Kathleen Solimene said in an exclusive interview with 7 On Your Side Investigates. "I went to the crib, and I picked her up. She was just limp, and I just started screaming for him to call 911."
Five-month-old Aniyah was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she passed away.
"I don't think I'll ever be out pain, never," Solimene said.
She and the baby's father, James Williams, say they tried for weeks back in the spring to get the Bronx shelter run by Aguila, Inc., to allow them to use an air conditioner. They even had a letter from the baby's pediatrician stressing the importance of air conditioning to prevent the infant from overheating.
"We gave them the letter May 7," Williams said. "Every week, my wife would ask them about it. We ended up buying our own air conditioner, but they told us we couldn't install it."
On the afternoon of July 1, temperatures in New York City reached into the upper 90s with humidity near 100 percent. Solimene put the baby down for a nap and remembers pointing the fan right at the crib, hoping it would help Aniyah cope better with the oppressive heat.
She never heard another sound from the baby, and hours later, the infant would be declared dead in an emergency room.
"She was perfectly fine," Solimene said. "It wasn't supposed to happen...I knew what she needed."
When asked why they didn't get air conditioning or why they weren't moved to another shelter with it, she said, "I don't know. I don't know."
Department of Homeless Services policy bans shelter residents from putting in their own air conditioning units because of fire safety issues. DHS declined an on-camera interview, but in a statement says they "are investigating the shelter provider's services in this case."
DHS also says, "This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and we remain committed to providing the family with any and all support that we can during this difficult time."
The family has set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for a headstone for Aniyah.
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Behind the Scenes in Construction of 25 Park Row, A New Skyscraper Rising Above J&R Music Store
Among the historic buildings that border City Hall Park, a new tower is rising. 25 Park Row, designed by COOKFOX Architects, is a new 50-story condominium on the former site of the J&R Music World,a music and technology superstore that was founded in 1971. On a tour of the construction site, Untapped Cities got a preview of the tower’s stunning views and raw interiors with architect Rick Cook and designer Andre Mellone who explained how the new tower blends new construction with it’s historic architectural surroundings and COOKFOX’s biophilic principles.
While the building itself is new, Cook and Mellone both incorporated the architectural history of the building’s surroundings into their designs. 25 Park Row’s neighbor, 15 Park Row, was the tallest skyscraper in New York City from 1899 until 1908 when the Singer Building was constructed. Now, 25 Park Row towers over 15 Park Row but doesn’t overshadow it. Cook’s design includes a setback that highlights the cupolas (which you can look down on from the upper floors) of its neighbor. The Cass Gilbert designed Woolworth Building which also held the title of New York City’s tallest skyscraper at one point, stands directly across from 25 Park Row. Cook says it was an incredible experience “to get a chance to design a building that is in dialogue with the Woolworth Building.” While designing the new tower, he kept in mind the idea adding to an urban room, and wanted to create a piece that would fit among the already existing street wall that lines the park.
From the 41st floor terrace there are incredible views of the many other iconic New York City sites such as One World Trade and the Oculus, the Brooklyn Bridge, 1 Center Street, the New York by Gehry designed 8 Spruce Street, the Empire State Building and another COOKFOX building, 1 Bryant Park. The panoramic views were paramount in the design of the building. Every single unit in the tower has a view of City Hall Park, and where ever possible there are multiple exposures were created with floor to ceiling windows. On the higher floors you really get the sense of being at the bottom of the island of Manhattan, as you can see the harbor to the south, the Hudson River to the west and the East River on the other side. Cook, who grew up in the mountains of upstate New York, says that this tower has a magical mountaintop feel. Even the lowers units, which start on the fifth floor, look out over the treetops of City Hall park. “There’s nothing like it in lower Manhattan,” Cook says, “It’s a totally unique place.”
Looking down over 15 Park Row and St. Paul’s Chapel
The studio’s principles of biophilic design, which are pervasive through all of COOKFOX’s projects, including their own architectural studios which Untapped Cities Insiders recently got to visit on a special behind-the-scenes tour, are evident throughout the 25 Park Row tower as well. These principles are based on the idea that people feel good when they feel connected to nature, a theory set forth by scientist E. O. Wilson. Where ever nature could be incorporated into the design, it was. There will even be daylight in the elevator corridors. Natural material, natural light and views of nature are central to COOKFOX’s design philosophy. Materials like marble, walnut, oak and bronze also subtly connect the tower to its historical neighbors. Two important factors in biophilic design are prospect and refuge, feeling safe and protected, while also being able to survey the land around you. These principles are exemplified in the 41st floor loggia and terrace, where your back and overhead are covered by the apartment and the loggia roof, and the open terrace offers a sweeping view of the city.
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COOKFOX Architects Offices
Inside the building, designer Andre Mellone of Studio Mellone, walked us through what will be the amenities area of the residential tower, a space that he sees as the heart of the building. Mellone drew inspiration for these spaces from Art deco buildings in the city like Rockefeller Center and the Woolworth Building, which is visible right outside the floor to ceiling windows, and ocean-liner ships from the 1920s and 1930s. Mellone also incorporated traditional design elements, such as visually connected spaces, to increase the social aspect of the shared spaces. The amenities area, once completed, will include a yoga studio, children’s playroom, golf simulator, billiards room, and sixty-five foot long, sunlit, mosaic tiled swimming pool. The tower will contain 110 residential units that range from one to four bedrooms.
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The site of 25 Park Row is not special only for its architectural history, but its musical history as well. As part of the preview of 25 Park Row, Untapped Cities also got to visit the office of Rachelle Friedman, one of the founders of J&R, and see some of the memorabilia she has collected over the years such as a piano signed by Lady Gaga, an autographed Elvis Presley guitar and the first ever SONY Walkman, which was created for especially for J&R and plated in silver at Tiffany’s! J&R closed their stores in 2014 after four decades of serving the biggest names in the music industry. The company hosted free music festivals in inCity Hall Park and became a downtown destination. What Friedman says made J&R a must-visit spot was their stock of jazz music that was hard to find elsewhere and their fair prices. She recounts that when John Lennon died, they kept his records priced at $2.99 despite the fact that other stores were raising their prices.
Check out more images from our preview of 25 Park Row and Untapped Cities Insider visit to the COOKFOX offices below.
8 Spruce Street as seen from the 41st floor of 25 Park Row
Looking north towards the Empire State Building
A model of 25 Park Row
Next, check out The Top 10 Secrets of City Hall Park in NYC
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Source: https://untappedcities.com/2018/12/06/behind-the-scenes-in-construction-of-25-park-row-a-new-skyscraper-rising-above-jr-music-store/
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NYC plans tight security for New Year's celebrations in Times Square - WABC-TV
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) --
The NYPD and Mayor Bill de Blasio in New York City announced security plans on Friday for next week's New Year's celebrations in Times Square.
More than two million people are expected to fill Times Square Monday night to welcome 2019.
There are currently no credible threats directed toward New Year's events, specifically, or toward New York City, in general.
Regardless, more than five dozen sanitation trucks and nearly 200 police cars will block intersections leading to the pedestrian areas.
Roads in the Time Square area will begin to close at 4:00 a.m. on Monday (New Year's Eve). People should avoid all cross-town streets from 34th to 59th Streets, as well as Sixth and Eighth Avenues.
Mass transit is strongly encouraged due to expected heavy traffic delays and parking restrictions.
"When it comes to the safety and protection we provide on New Year's Eve, there will be much the public will see and much the public will not see," NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said. "This is going to be one of the most well-policed, best-protected events at one of the safest venues in the entire world."
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Officers will also install over 200 cement blocks in addition to more permanent metal bollards in and around Times Square.
More than 50 canine teams will survey the crowds on alert for explosive material.
These teams will include the newly added German Shepherds and Malinoises.
For the first time, the NYPD will deploy its new fleet of drones to keep watch over the festivities.
Those attending the festivities will face multiple screening points. Certain items are prohibited, including backpacks, large bags, umbrellas, and alcohol.
Property may not be left checkpoints. At approximately 11 a.m., attendees will be directed by police officers to gather in separate viewing pens. As the pens get populated, the entertainment from 43rd Street between Sixth and Eighth Avenues will continue to move north up to Central Park, due to the ball drop from the southern end. Please note, attendees who leave before the ball drops will not be able to regain entry to their original viewing area.
The public is also reminded, if you see something, say something. Anyone who sees suspicious activity should alert a police officer or call 911. You can also call the NYPD's terrorism hotline at 1-888-NYC-SAFE (1-888-692-7233)
For those not attending in person, you can watch the festivities during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest featuring an all-star line-up of performances from New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans starting at 8:00 p.m. ET on Channel 7.
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