How New Yorkers can help Haiti after the earthquake

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August 18, 2021

How New Yorkers can help Haiti after the earthquake

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On Saturday, August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. The current death toll is 1,941, though this is expected to rise in the coming days (search efforts have been disrupted by Tropical Storm Grace). According to CNN, UNICEF also says that roughly 1.2 million people, including 540,000 children, have been impacted by the quake. It is especially devastating to Haiti, as the Caribbean country was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in 2010 that killed between 220,000 and 300,000 people. For New Yorkers looking to help the relief effort, there are plenty of ways to donate cash to relief organizations or drop off supplies.
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Cheery Park Slope two-bedroom with a roof deck and a mix of pros + cons asks $775K

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August 18, 2021

Cheery Park Slope two-bedroom with a roof deck and a mix of pros + cons asks $775K

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There's technically nothing spectacular about this Park Slope co-op, but it's got a cheerful disposition that makes us happy. The $775,000 price tag is also quite eyecatching for a two-bedroom plus roof deck, but it should be noted that the bedrooms are both on the small side, there's minimal closet space, and the rooftop is still mostly raw. However, on the plus side, the home is located at 813 8th Avenue, just one block from Prospect Park.
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For $8.9M, this Bates Masi-designed home in Amagansett is a modernist seaside retreat

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August 17, 2021

For $8.9M, this Bates Masi-designed home in Amagansett is a modernist seaside retreat

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Less than a block from the Atlantic Avenue Beach, this Bates Masi-designed home is a modernist treasure. Built in 2017, the property consists of a huge main house complete with three outdoor decks, as well as a spacious two-bedroom guest cottage, both of which were designed in the architects' signature contemporary seaside style. But like most Hamptons homes, it's the outdoor space that takes the cake. Here, there's a gunite swimming pool, firepit area, two outdoor showers, and one outdoor foot-wash (for when you've just come off the beach). It's on the market for $8,895,000.
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New NYC Ferry route connecting Staten Island and Midtown West launches this month

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August 17, 2021

New NYC Ferry route connecting Staten Island and Midtown West launches this month

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Starting next week, commuters from Staten Island will have another way to get to Manhattan. Launching Monday, August 23, the newest NYC Ferry route takes riders up the Hudson River for the first time and stops in Midtown West, with a total travel time of about 35 minutes from St. George. With this latest route, NYC Ferry now officially serves all five boroughs.
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Lower East Side four-bedroom with views of three bridges and the Freedom Tower asks $2.5M

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August 17, 2021

Lower East Side four-bedroom with views of three bridges and the Freedom Tower asks $2.5M

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East River Co-op is a four-building complex with a total of 1,672 apartments. It's located on Grand Street, just off the FDR, which means many of its homes have incredible East River views. This apartment at 568 Grand Street has just that, overlooking the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Williamsburg Bridges, as well as the Freedom Tower. The four-bedroom home also has a private terrace and tons of closet space, and it's asking $2,495,000.
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1,300-foot-high duplex at Central Park Tower asks $150M

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August 17, 2021

1,300-foot-high duplex at Central Park Tower asks $150M

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For $150,000,000, a luxury apartment situated 1,300 feet above ground can be yours. As first reported by Bloomberg, the available duplex is located on the 127th and 128th floors of Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world. According to the listing, the eight-bedroom "trophy home" is the highest duplex in the skyscraper, which stands more than 1,500 feet tall over Central Park. If it fetches the asking price, it would become the third most expensive sale in New York City ever.
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Museum of Broadway to open in Times Square next summer

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August 16, 2021

Museum of Broadway to open in Times Square next summer

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The first permanent museum dedicated to Broadway will open in Times Square next year. Originally scheduled to debut in 2020 but delayed because of the pandemic, the Museum of Broadway will open at 145 West 45th Street in the summer of 2022, officials announced on Monday. The interactive experience will explore and celebrate the history and legacy of Broadway musicals, plays, and theatres.
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All the places in NYC requiring proof of vaccination

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August 16, 2021

All the places in NYC requiring proof of vaccination

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Starting Tuesday, New Yorkers aged 12 and older must be vaccinated against the coronavirus to partake in indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment. The Key to NYC initiative, which applies to bars, fitness centers, movie theaters, museums, and other indoor venues, requires visitors to show proof of at least one dose of the vaccine. The policy will go into effect on August 17 with enforcement beginning the week of September 13.
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Full, 24-hour Staten Island Ferry service resumes today

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August 16, 2021

Full, 24-hour Staten Island Ferry service resumes today

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In 2019, the Staten Island Ferry served 70,000 passengers on an average weekday, running at least every 30 minutes all 24 hours. But in March 2020, the Department of Transportation reduced service to only once per hour due to declining ridership during the pandemic. Starting today, though, full service is resuming. "The Staten Island Ferry knits this city together, and the return of 24/7 half-hour service is a sure sign that a recovery for all of us is underway," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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NYC will start offering third doses of Pfizer/Moderna vaccines

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August 16, 2021

NYC will start offering third doses of Pfizer/Moderna vaccines

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Today, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chokshi announced that all city-run vaccine sites, as well as hospitals, pharmacies, and doctor's offices, will start offering third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to New Yorkers 12 years of age or older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised. The news comes after the FDA amended the emergency use authorization for the two vaccines last week. Those who qualify include those under active treatment for cancer, those who've received an organ or stem cell transplant, and those with advanced or untreated HIV.
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600 affordable homes and new Afro-Latin Music and Arts Center coming to East Harlem

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August 16, 2021

600 affordable homes and new Afro-Latin Music and Arts Center coming to East Harlem

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Nearly 600 affordable homes and a new performing arts center are planned for two sites in East Harlem, the New York City Department of Housing and Preservation announced Friday. The projects include a 330-unit residential building with a new arts center for the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance and a 250-unit development that will have an expanded East Harlem Multi-Service Center. The projects are among the first major developments under the East Harlem rezoning, which was approved in 2017.
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Green-Wood Cemetery honors Battle of Brooklyn’s 245th anniversary with revolutionary event

Battle of Brooklyn reenactment in Green-Wood Cemetery; Photo by Allison Meier on Flickr

August 13, 2021

Green-Wood Cemetery honors Battle of Brooklyn’s 245th anniversary with revolutionary event

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The first major battle to take place during the Revolutionary War after the United States declared independence took place in Brooklyn on August 27, 1776. During the Battle of Brooklyn, fighting took place across the borough, including throughout present-day Prospect Park, Fulton Ferry Landing, and Green-Wood Cemetery. To commemorate the 245th anniversary of the historic struggle, Green-Wood Cemetery is hosting a family-friendly event this month with Revolutionary War reenactors, music, demonstrations, and other activities.
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Supreme Court blocks part of New York’s eviction moratorium

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August 13, 2021

Supreme Court blocks part of New York’s eviction moratorium

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday partially blocked New York's eviction moratorium, striking down the part of the law which protects tenants who have filed a declaration of hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since December of last year, the state's COVID Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act suspended eviction proceedings if renters declared a loss of income or health risk to protect themselves against eviction. The court said the moratorium, which was set to expire on August 31, was likely unconstitutional as landlords had no way to challenge a tenant's hardship claim.
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50,000 New Yorkers have received the $100 Covid vaccine incentive so far

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August 13, 2021

50,000 New Yorkers have received the $100 Covid vaccine incentive so far

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In just two weeks, 50,000 New Yorkers have pocketed $100 after receiving the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday. The incentive program, which launched on July 30, gives New York City residents who get the shot at a city-run vaccination site a $100 pre-paid debit card. The incentive is part of the mayor's effort to boost the city's vaccination rate as a way to fight the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus, which has led to an increase in Covid-19 cases across New York and the country.
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Upper East Side four-bedroom is an Art Deco entertainer’s dream, asking $13.75M

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August 13, 2021

Upper East Side four-bedroom is an Art Deco entertainer’s dream, asking $13.75M

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The Upper East Side co-op at 895 Park Avenue was built in 1930 to the designs of Sloan & Robertson, best known for the Art Deco Chanin Building in Midtown. The firm employed the same period style here, but this unit has undergone a more recent renovation that infused it with a glamorous Art Deco style that still feels fresh and modern. Asking $13,750,000, the home has four bedrooms, a moody library, formal and informal dining rooms, and, our favorite, a kitchen that resembles a French bistro.
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New Roosevelt Island cocktail bar has panoramic views of NYC and the Queensboro Bridge

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August 12, 2021

New Roosevelt Island cocktail bar has panoramic views of NYC and the Queensboro Bridge

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New York City is full of rooftop bars, most offering a sky-high snapshot of the Big Apple's expansive skyline. But a new cocktail lounge on Roosevelt Island is providing an even bigger picture, with 360-degree views of three boroughs and a unique perspective of the Queensboro Bridge. Opening this Friday, the aptly named Panorama Room sits on the 18th-floor of the Graduate Roosevelt Island, the first hotel to open on the island.
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$7.7M Chelsea townhouse has a fashionable duplex and two income-generating rentals

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August 12, 2021

$7.7M Chelsea townhouse has a fashionable duplex and two income-generating rentals

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The last time this Chelsea townhouse sold, it made tons of headlines for its super-stylish interiors and the fact that it was owned by Emmy-winning soap opera actress Ellen Parker, best known for a long run as Maureen Reardon Bauer on “Guiding Light.” That was in 2016, and it fetched $7,350,000. It then underwent a modern renovation and relisted in 2018 for $8 million. There were no takers, so it's now back, asking a slightly reduced $7.7 million. Located on a charming tree-lined block at 426 West 22nd Street, the home is made up of an owner's duplex plus two income-producing apartments.
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10 houseplants that are safe for pets

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August 12, 2021

10 houseplants that are safe for pets

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Pet parents also tend to be plant parents, but it can be hard to get your green thumb on when you're worried about your pet chowing down on a houseplant that might hurt them. We spoke to Erin Marino from The Sill (an NYC-based plant delivery service specializing in providing plants to city dwellers) to learn about which houseplants are non-toxic and won’t harm our furry friends.
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Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann sells Greenwich Village townhouse for $13.65M

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August 12, 2021

Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann sells Greenwich Village townhouse for $13.65M

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WeWork founder and former chief executive Adam Neumann has sold another property in his portfolio. The Greek Revival-style townhouse at 41 West 11th Street in Greenwich Village has sold for $13,650,000, according to property records. Neumann, who was ousted as the company's CEO in 2019, and his wife, Rebekah Paltrow Neumann, paid $10.5 million for the home in 2013. The sale was first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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KAWS unveils new 18-foot sculpture at Rockefeller Center

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August 12, 2021

KAWS unveils new 18-foot sculpture at Rockefeller Center

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The distinct art of KAWS is now on display at Rockefeller Center. The 18-foot tall bronze sculpture, dubbed SHARE, features two of the artist's signature cartoon-like figures, Companion and BFF. The installation, which coincides with the current sweeping exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, "KAWS: WHAT PARTY," will be on view at the Center Plaza until October 29.
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Central Park’s famous carousel will reopen with Coney Island’s Luna Park as operator

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August 11, 2021

Central Park’s famous carousel will reopen with Coney Island’s Luna Park as operator

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One of the country's most popular carousels will soon spin again. Central Park's Friedsam Memorial Carousel will reopen to riders this fall after being closed since March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. As first reported by amNY, the operators of Coney Island's Luna Park, Central Amusement International, will operate the merry-go-round, replacing the Trump Organization, which had its contracts with the city canceled earlier this year after the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Free at-home Covid-19 testing now available for seniors and immunocompromised New Yorkers

Mayor Bill de Blasio is tested for COVID-19.June 16, 2020. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

August 11, 2021

Free at-home Covid-19 testing now available for seniors and immunocompromised New Yorkers

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New York City is expanding its at-home coronavirus testing program. The city's Health Department on Tuesday announced the free service will now be available to all immunocompromised New Yorkers and those aged 65 and older. In March, the at-home appointments first became available for those who had close contact with someone diagnosed with the virus. The expansion comes as the city sees an increase in new Covid-19 cases, and with it, the demand for testing.
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Spend the night in ‘Real Housewife’ Dorinda Medley’s infamous Blue Stone Manor in the Berkshires

Exterior photo (L) by Alexandra Arnold; Living room photo (R) by Mick Hales. Courtesy of Airbnb.

August 11, 2021

Spend the night in ‘Real Housewife’ Dorinda Medley’s infamous Blue Stone Manor in the Berkshires

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The fish room, the creepy Halloween decorations, "I made it nice!" -- IYKYK. Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" has captured many an iconic moment at Blue Stone Manor, former cast member Dorinda Medley's home in the Berkshires. And now you, too, can live like a reality TV star, as Dorinda has teamed up with Airbnb to offer the 1902 hilltop estate in western Massachusetts for two $100 one-night stays on August 23 and 25.
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1 million daffodils will be planted around NYC to honor victims of 9/11

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August 11, 2021

1 million daffodils will be planted around NYC to honor victims of 9/11

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Daffodil bulbs will once again be planted across New York City this fall as part of a living memorial to the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Led by open space advocacy group New Yorkers for Parks, the Daffodil Project launched in the spring after 9/11 and has continued every year since, with more than 8 million daffodil bulbs distributed for free and planted by volunteers. As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the organization will hand out more than one million daffodil bulbs, double the amount from the year prior. The project's expansion this year will also honor lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic.
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An Escher-like staircase is the star of this $5.25M Soho loft

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August 11, 2021

An Escher-like staircase is the star of this $5.25M Soho loft

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The geometric, floating staircase at this Soho loft looks like something straight out of a M.C. Escher print, clearly the highlight of the 2,476-square-foot duplex. Located at 118 Wooster Street, the former United Brush Manufactories building, the home has two-three bedrooms, exposed brick, and floor-to-ceiling windows. It's on the market for $5,250,000.
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Brooklyn Nets are giving away home game tickets this week at pop-up Covid vaccination site

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August 10, 2021

Brooklyn Nets are giving away home game tickets this week at pop-up Covid vaccination site

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Take a shot and receive a free ticket to a Brooklyn Nets home game. The basketball team is partnering with Maimonides Medical Center and Industry Center to open a coronavirus vaccination site in Brooklyn this week. On Thursday, August 12, individuals aged 12 and older who receive their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at the Sunset Park pop-up will go home with a complimentary ticket to a game next season and some Nets swag.
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Revolutionary War-era house in Sag Harbor with a modern update and pool house asks $11.5M

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August 10, 2021

Revolutionary War-era house in Sag Harbor with a modern update and pool house asks $11.5M

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According to the National Register of Historic Places, this Hamptons home was built by Lieutenant Colonel John Hulbert between 1780 and 1790. Hulbert was a general in the Revolutionary War, where he oversaw 3,000 soldiers in charge of protecting the East End from British Invasion. Located in Sag Harbor Village, the home has gotten some modern updates over the years, all of which have received approval from the local boards and are sensitive to the history of the house. With 5,000 square feet, six bedrooms, a 40-foot pool and hot tub, and a guest/pool house, the "Captain's House" is asking $11,500,000.
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Queens’ Cambria Heights could gain two Tudor-filled historic districts

Street view of proposed Cambria Heights 222nd Street Historic District; Map data © 2021 Google

August 10, 2021

Queens’ Cambria Heights could gain two Tudor-filled historic districts

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The Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday voted to calendar two historic districts in the Queens neighborhood of Cambria Heights. The proposed 222nd Street Historic District and the 227th Street Historic District contain a total of 96 intact Tudor Revival rowhouses that incorporate the whimsical Storybook style. One of several prosperous Black communities in southeastern Queens, Cambria Heights is home to many single-family homes, but the two blocks considered for landmark status stand out for their architectural integrity and cohesiveness, according to the commission.
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Apply for 13 middle-income apartments in a new Midwood building, from $1,850/month

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August 10, 2021

Apply for 13 middle-income apartments in a new Midwood building, from $1,850/month

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New Yorkers earning 130 percent of the area median income can apply for 13 apartments in a brand-new Midwood, Brooklyn rental. Located at 1941 Coney Island Avenue, the building is called The Posh and offers tenants a roof deck, parking garage with electric car charging, gym, and more. The apartments, which include $1,850/month studios, $2,250/month one-bedrooms, and $2,750/month three-bedrooms, have sleek interiors with big, floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Asking $1.75M, this Upper East Side penthouse has pretty, pre-war details inside and out

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August 10, 2021

Asking $1.75M, this Upper East Side penthouse has pretty, pre-war details inside and out

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"Pretty" might not be the most exciting adjective, but it's exactly what comes to mind when looking at this petite Upper East Side penthouse. Located at 151 East 83rd Street, the one-bedroom co-op is full of lovely pre-war details both inside and out on the 850-square-foot wraparound terrace. It's on the market for $1,750,000.
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Here are the ‘Alfresco Award’ winners for NYC’s best open streets and outdoor dining spots

Maiden Korea, 316 5th Avenue; Courtesy of Alfresco NYC

August 9, 2021

Here are the ‘Alfresco Award’ winners for NYC’s best open streets and outdoor dining spots

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Over 11,500 restaurants across New York City currently participate in the city's outdoor dining program, which launched last summer to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, seven of them were recognized for being the best examples of outdoor dining setups across the boroughs as part of the first-ever Alfresco Awards. The program, created by a group of local nonprofits, also acknowledged the city's best Open Streets, an initiative that closes streets to cars for pedestrian use.
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Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will host 9/11 benefit comedy show at MSG

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August 9, 2021

Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson will host 9/11 benefit comedy show at MSG

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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson have organized a special benefit comedy show at Madison Square Garden called "NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration." Other big-name comedians who will perform at the September 12 show include Dave Chapelle, Amy Schumer, Jimmy Fallon, Michael Che, and Wanda Sykes, among others.
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These new Jersey City micro-apartments are addressing affordability through design

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August 9, 2021

These new Jersey City micro-apartments are addressing affordability through design

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Jersey City was recently ranked the 17th-best city in the nation for young professionals, which isn't surprising considering it's a 10-minute PATH ride to lower Manhattan and has seen a true artistic renaissance unfold over the last decade. But that doesn't mean it's an affordable place for young professionals to live, which is where the new 122-unit micro-apartment property Nest comes in. Located at 190 Academy Street in Journal Square, the property is overseen by innovative multifamily property manager Common and was developed by KSNY and Strategic Properties. The fully-furnished studio apartments start at just $1,277/month and, in the creative spirit of Jersey City, are showing that affordability doesn't mean you have to sacrifice good design. (And just wait 'til you see the amenities.)
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CityMD reinstates virtual line for Covid testing as virus cases in NYC continue to rise

A relatively short CityMD line in November 2020. Photo by Eden, Janine and Jim via Flickr cc

August 9, 2021

CityMD reinstates virtual line for Covid testing as virus cases in NYC continue to rise

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Back in December 2020, CityMD instituted a "virtual line" for people seeking Covid-19 tests, which allowed patients to check-in at the front desk and then receive a text when their time was close. The move came in response to complaints about hours-long lines as New Yorkers rushed to get tested before the holidays. Now, with the Delta variant causing a steep rise in cases across New York City, CityMD announced that today it would be reinstituting the virtual line, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not yet over.
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First-ever Oreo cookie cafe opens at NJ’s American Dream mall

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August 9, 2021

First-ever Oreo cookie cafe opens at NJ’s American Dream mall

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A sweets shop at New Jersey's American Dream mall just got even sweeter. The first-ever Oreo cafe opened last week on the top floor of the candy department store IT'SUGAR, a candy and gift shop that measures 22,000 square feet across three levels. The store features a menu of Oreo-inspired desserts, including do-it-your-self customizable treats, and limited-edition cookie merchandise.
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Historic West Village rowhouse has a modern garden and glass addition for $11M

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August 9, 2021

Historic West Village rowhouse has a modern garden and glass addition for $11M

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This West Village townhouse at 75 Bedford Street is one of the most historic in the neighborhood (in fact, its neighbor is the famous skinniest house in NYC). But inside, it's completely contemporary thanks to glassy rear and rooftop additions and an interior renovation by architect M.N. Ahari. The highlight of the four-bedroom home is undoubtedly the glass and steel great room with 18-foot ceilings that opens to a two-tiered private garden. After last selling in 2017 for $7,800,000, the home is back on the market for $11 million.
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The Upper West Side’s most expensive house for sale has a basement basketball court for $27.5M

Listing photos by Tim Waltman for Sotheby’s International Realty

August 6, 2021

The Upper West Side’s most expensive house for sale has a basement basketball court for $27.5M

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Though this is currently the most expensive townhouse for sale on the Upper West Side, it actually got a price chop since it was listed one year ago for $35 million. Now asking $27.5 million, the six-bedroom home at 32 West 76th Street is huge, with 11,300 interior square feet (there are 21 rooms!) and an additional 2,600 square feet of outdoor space spread across two terraces, a backyard, and a full roof deck with an outdoor kitchen and views of the San Remo. In the basement, there's a double-height basketball court, a temperature-controlled wine storage room, and a fitness center.
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The best international grocery stores in NYC
August 6, 2021

The best international grocery stores in NYC

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Not only can you eat nearly every type of cuisine in New York City, but you can also cook it. Thanks to the many specialty grocery stores across the five boroughs, no fare is off the table. Whether you hit popular stores like Kalustyan's selling Middle Eastern and Indian spices in Murray Hill or check out the more obscure shops, like Sri Lankan-supermarket Lanka Grocery on Staten Island, there are endless options when planning an international menu.
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283 mixed-income units up for grabs in the South Bronx, from $375/month

Rendering of 1115 Commonwealth Avenue courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

August 6, 2021

283 mixed-income units up for grabs in the South Bronx, from $375/month

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Applications are now being accepted for 283 mixed-income apartments at a mixed-use development in the South Bronx. The available units are found across three buildings, located at 1775 Watson Avenue, 1111 Commonwealth Avenue, and 1115 Commonwealth Avenue in Soundview. New Yorkers with households earning 30, 40, 50, 60, or 100 percent of the area median income can apply for the apartments, which range from $375/month studios to $2,143/month three-bedrooms.
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A three-level garden and a bonus room make this East Village co-op worth the $1.9M ask

Listing photos by Russ Ross Photography

August 6, 2021

A three-level garden and a bonus room make this East Village co-op worth the $1.9M ask

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This East Village co-op is technically a one-bedroom, which may make the $1,895,000 ask seem a bit high. But the 1,200-square-foot spread has two floors, a bonus media room, and a nearly 550-square-foot tri-level terrace that feels like a true urban oasis. Located at 425 East 9th Street, the home has contemporary interiors with exposed brick accents and excellent closet space.
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Architect Michael Haverland lists his modern glass house in East Hampton for $5M

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August 5, 2021

Architect Michael Haverland lists his modern glass house in East Hampton for $5M

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Architect Michael Haverland is selling his modern East Hampton abode for $4,995,000. Designed in collaboration with his partner, New York Times columnist Philip Galanes, the "glass, steel, and stucco showpiece" at 73 Cove Hollow Road has been featured in over a dozen publications and even included in the Museum of Modern Art's tour of iconic East Hampton homes, according to the listing. Due to careful architectural planning, the one-acre property manages to fit a three-bedroom residence, pool house, patio, and work shed with plenty of space left for a large, lush front yard.
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Here’s how you can show proof of vaccination in New York City

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August 5, 2021

Here’s how you can show proof of vaccination in New York City

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Starting August 17, people who want to dine inside at a restaurant, exercise at the gym, or attend an indoor performance in New York City must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination. Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced the "Key to NYC Pass" initiative, part of his administration's plan to increase the vaccination rate in the city and fight the very transmissible Delta variant. Plus, there are new vaccine mandates in place for city and state employees, including patient-facing public healthcare workers. There are three ways to prove you received the vaccine, including the state's Excelsior Pass, an app released by the city called NYC Covid Safe, or the paper record issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Rooftop Films will present 5 free outdoor screenings as part of NYC Homecoming Week

Mockup of Rooftop Films’ Queens Drive-In, courtesy of Rooftop Films

August 5, 2021

Rooftop Films will present 5 free outdoor screenings as part of NYC Homecoming Week

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In addition to five free concerts--four hip hop performances in the outer boroughs and one massive show in Central Park--New York City's Homecoming Week will feature five free outdoor film screenings put on by Rooftop Films. Taking place in all five boroughs, the screenings range from documentaries about choreographer Alvin Ailey and Malcolm X/Muhammad Ali to a collection of short films and locally set television episodes. The events will take place from Monday, August 16 through Friday, August 20, and attendees are required to show proof of vaccination.
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Portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are coming to the Brooklyn Museum this month

(L) “Barack Obama” by Kehinde Wiley, oil on canvas, 2019. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; (R) “Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama” by Amy Sherald, oil on linen, 2018. National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.

August 5, 2021

Portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama are coming to the Brooklyn Museum this month

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The famous portraits of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are coming to the Brooklyn Museum in Prospect Heights this month. At the beginning of 2020, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery announced a five-city tour for the two popular paintings, which kicked off in June in the Obamas' hometown of Chicago. Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald are the first African American artists selected by the Portrait Gallery for the museum's official portraits of a president or first lady.
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Affordable housing lottery opens at Harlem Passive House with tech space, from $362/month

Rendering courtesy of NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development

August 5, 2021

Affordable housing lottery opens at Harlem Passive House with tech space, from $362/month

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An affordable housing lottery for those earning 30, 60, or 100 percent of the area median income has launched at the new Harlem rental Balton Commons. Located at 267 West 126th Street, the energy-efficient building meets Passive House standards and will feature tech incubator space managed by Silicon Harlem, community facility space, and ground-floor retail. The 32 available units range from $362/month studios to $2,398/three-bedrooms.
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Famous restaurant designer outfitted this $18M Soho duplex with colors, patterns, and playfulness

Listing photos courtesy of Douglas Elliman

August 5, 2021

Famous restaurant designer outfitted this $18M Soho duplex with colors, patterns, and playfulness

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It's pretty rare that the bathrooms in an apartment are just as photogenic as the rest of the place, but every single space in this Soho loft is colorful, full of patterns, and intentionally playful. And it's no surprise considering the 6,000-square-foot condo was designed by Ken Fulk, who counts among his projects Major Food Group’s top restaurants, including Carbone in Miami, Sadelle’s in Soho and Vegas, and the Crown Club at Barclays Center. Fulk describes the five-bedroom duplex as "part city townhouse and part country manor house." Located at 151 Wooster Street, it's on the market for $17,995,000.
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180-year-old Sag Harbor home with ties to local newspaper and Truman Capote lists for $3.2M

Listing photos by Rise Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

August 4, 2021

180-year-old Sag Harbor home with ties to local newspaper and Truman Capote lists for $3.2M

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Known locally as the historic Hunt-Johnson Home, this classical house was built in 1841 by Colonel Henry Wentworth Hunt, who founded the local newspaper the Sag Harbor Corrector, today known as the Sag Harbor Express. It remained in the Hunt-Johnson family for three generations until it was sold in 1951 to Joe Petrocik and Myron Clemente. The couple was good friends with Truman Capote, and, in fact, Capote's 1968 red Mustang convertible is still in the garage with the original "Capote" license plate. The charming three-bedroom home retains much of its original architecture and is on the market for $3,195,000.
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The history of Central Park’s Hooverville, the Great Depression shanty town

“A Scene in Shantytown, New York” appearing in the March 4, 1880 edition of the New York Daily Graphic, via Wikimedia Commons

August 4, 2021

The history of Central Park’s Hooverville, the Great Depression shanty town

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Following the October stock market crash of 1929, there was an unprecedented number of people in the U.S. without homes or jobs. And as the Great Depression set in, demand grew and the overflow became far too overwhelming and unmanageable for government resources to manage. Homeless people in large cities began to build their own houses out of found materials, and some even built more permanent structures from brick. Small shanty towns—later named Hoovervilles after President Hoover—began to spring up in vacant lots, public land and empty alleys. Three of these pop-up villages were located in New York City, the largest of which was on what is now Central Park's Great Lawn.
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Photo by Daniel Lee on Unsplash

August 4, 2021

New federal eviction ban covers renters in areas with high Covid rates, including New York

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued a new temporary moratorium on evictions that covers renters in areas with high levels of coronavirus transmission. The new order, which replaces the previous federal ban that lapsed on Saturday, expires on October 3 and applies to renters in counties that are experiencing "substantial" or "high" levels of Covid-19 spread, which includes all of New York City. While New York's most recent state order halted evictions through the end of August, the new CDC moratorium provides renters an extra month of protection from eviction.
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$6M Soho loft of artist Michael Somoroff is full of unique sculptures and strange geometry

Listing photos by Richard Caplan

August 4, 2021

$6M Soho loft of artist Michael Somoroff is full of unique sculptures and strange geometry

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Conceptual artist, director, and photographer Michael Somoroff moved into this Soho loft at 112 Prince Street over 25 years ago. He then spent three years turning the sprawling home into a living art piece unlike anything we've ever seen. As the listing describes, the living spaces are all outlined by "spectacular, floor-to-ceiling, sculptural 'volumes'... all individually assembled and crafted by artisans on-site." There are also three funky bedrooms, a towering library, and classic loft details, all for the asking price of $5,995,000.
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