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Posts published in May 2017

Pardon My Sweat, and Pass the Borscht

Pardon My Sweat, and Pass the Borscht At the Mermaid Spa, a luxurious bathhouse in Coney Island, a sybaritic immersion in scorching heat and Russian cuisine. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

City Law Illegally Promotes Unionization of Carwash Workers, Judge Rules

City Law Illegally Promotes Unionization of Carwash Workers, Judge Rules The ruling dealt a blow to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to increase protections for the low-wage carwash workers; fewer than 10 percent of whom are in unions. {$excerpt:n} Source:…

Did Gucci Copy ‘Dapper Dan’? Or Was It ‘Homage’?

Did Gucci Copy ‘Dapper Dan’? Or Was It ‘Homage’? The brand says it would like to work with the Harlem designer Daniel Day after a look from its collection closely resembles one of his creations. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Looking for (Another) $1.1 Billion to Finish an Amusement Mall

Looking for (Another) .1 Billion to Finish an Amusement Mall On its third developer, the American Dream project has been 13 years in the making and the bond sale comes as retail shopping is in trouble. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York…

Bill Woods, New York Urban Planner and ‘Hero of the Harbor,’ Dies at 78

Bill Woods, New York Urban Planner and ‘Hero of the Harbor,’ Dies at 78 Mr. Woods mobilized public and private constituencies to revitalize New York’s waterfront, helping to coordinate various transportation, recreation and housing projects. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Elliot Martin, Prolific Broadway Producer, Dies at 93

Elliot Martin, Prolific Broadway Producer, Dies at 93 Mr. Martin received a Special Tony Award in 1974 for producing the revival of A Moon for the Misbegotten. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

See Who's Set to Make Appearances at the 2017 Tony Awards

See Who's Set to Make Appearances at the 2017 Tony Awards Though Bette Midler is not expected to perform during the broadcast, audiences can still catch her on Broadway's biggest night. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill

Sh-K-Boom Records’ Kurt Deutsch Joins Warner/Chappell Music

Sh-K-Boom Records’ Kurt Deutsch Joins Warner/Chappell Music The founder of Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight Records has been named senior vice president, Theatrical & Catalog Development for Warner/Chappell Music. {$excerpt:n} Source: Playbill