Kushners, Trump In-laws, Near 0 Million Deal with Chinese Firm An agreement to sell a stake in a New York skyscraper would be extremely lucrative for the family of Jared Kushner, and could protect the Chinese buyers from scrutiny. {$excerpt:n}…
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Cuomo’s .4 Billion Plan for Brooklyn Stirs Fears of Gentrification Some residents worry that the investment of more health and wellness resources in long-suffering neighborhoods is a sign of gentrification. Others question why it took so long. {$excerpt:n} Source: New…
Snowstorm Brings Wintry Mix of Slush and Gripes Canceled flights, slow business and runaway ponies were all part of a snow day that covered the Northeast. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Mixing Food and Feminism, Bloodroot Is 40 and Still Cooking The bookstore and vegetarian restaurant in Bridgeport, Conn., has been following its appetites and ideals since it opened in 1977. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Briefing: A Winter Storm Blankets Northeast What you need to know: Less than 8 inches of snow expected in New York City, but up to 30 inches to the north and west. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
There Are Museums for Spies and Bigfoot. Now There Will Be One for Women, Too. The New-York Historical Society will devote its fourth floor to the Center for Women’s History, which will enshrine the contributions of women. {$excerpt:n} Source: New…
Regents Drop Teacher Literacy Test Seen as Discriminatory The board moved to ease licensing requirements for teachers, signaling a shift from years of efforts to raise the bar for entering the profession. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
New York City Sues Verizon, Claiming Broken Promises of Fios Coverage The city says Verizon failed to honor an agreement to build a citywide Fios network, shutting out “tens of thousands” of prospective customers. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Christopher Gray, Architecture Writer and Researcher, Dies at 66 Mr. Gray wrote extensively in books, magazines and newspapers, including the Streetscapes column for The New York Times, and acted as an architectural detective in documenting buildings’ histories. {$excerpt:n} Source: New…
Front Burner: French Fries Ready to Dip in Lower Manhattan A new counter at Le District serves potatoes that yearn for mayo or a poutine makeover. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Mayor’s Plan to Fight Drug Addiction Focuses on Healing Called HealingNYC, Bill de Blasio’s initiative against opioids stresses treatment, increased access to anti-overdose medication over law enforcement. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Critical Shopper: There’s Nothing to Fear at Simone Rocha The designer’s new store in SoHo turns out to be an unexpected place to overcome phobias of the sensory and sartorial varieties. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Northeast Snowstorm: How Much Are We Getting? A late-winter nor’easter could break some snowfall record for March. A blizzard warning is in effect for much of the New York City region. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
New York Today: New York Today: Changes for Preet Bharara Monday: Saying farewell to a fixture, preparing for a possible blizzard, and applying for city jobs. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times
Manhattan’s Other Bus Terminal, Running Years Late A sign near the George Washington Bridge Bus Station warns passers-by that construction is underway. It also offers an anticipated completion date: “Winter 2015.” {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times