Holiday Giving (Reblog from my blog last year) With the holidays upon us, it's a time to give gifts to our loved ones, friends and customers. In a volatile economy gift buying could decrease for some. And at the same time there are wonderful groups doing important work whose donations are sufferi
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12/05/2010
It is important for first-time home buyers to learn as much as they can and become more educated about the latest market reports where they are considering purchasing a home. If you're a first-time home buyer and ready to purchase a home in New York City, the city is fortunate in that our recove
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10/10/2010
This past Tuesday, EATALY, the Italian food and wine destination and brainchild of celebrity chef Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Eataly founder Oscar Farinetti opened at 200 Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street in the old Toy Building in Manhattan. A multilevel extravaganz
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09/05/2010
As a professional real estate salesperson, it's my job to know all of Manhattan's neighborhoods, and I wanted to share with my readers just a few of the places where I spend time. I live in the Sutton Place area and spend time on the Upper Eastside and Upper Westside of Manhattan shopping and vi
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08/28/2010
One of New York City's favorite gourmet food stores left Manhattan last year. Now Balducci's is coming back to the Big Apple! Best known for their fabulous selection of meats, cheeses and Italian delicacies, Balducci's was a New York staple. Crains just reported that in the fall Balducci's plans
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08/28/2010
The Big Apple's perennial home-buying season kicked into high gear this spring and residential firms are reporting that buyers have come back to Manhattan in droves to snatch up apartments - especially with the rock-bottom mortgage rates and tax incentives.According to the Real Deal, although the
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07/17/2010
Every year, twice a year, New Yorkers and those visiting Manhattan get the opportunity to dine in some of the "best of the best" restaurants for a three course prix-fixe lunch at the amazing price of $24.07. Some restaurants even offer a three course prix-fixe dinner for $35.00. This summer's
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07/05/2010
Swimming is a fun activity for many children to celebrate their summer vacation. The water can be so much fun, yet it can also be dangerous for young children. Even for kids who know how to swim, there have still been drownings.According to the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, drowning is t
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07/05/2010
LeBron James is a free agent and rumors are abuzz that he may be headed to New York City.Every king needs the perfect home and that's why Diane Ramirez, President, Halstead Property has taken steps to offer LeBron James Halstead's services with promised to donate Halstead's company commission on
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07/01/2010
On June 24th, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board adopted renewal lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels. One million rent-stabilized city tenants caught a break last night when the Rent Guidelines Board voted to hike rents by 2.25 percent and 4.5 percent for one- and two-yea
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06/27/2010