After a year in New Jersey, a fashion designer who moonlights as a magician discovered to her surprise that she could afford to move back to the city. Source: New York Times
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Soon at Bars, It’s Adios to ‘Cuomoritos’
By Gotham Rex on April 28, 2021
Lawmakers are expected to move to pause Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s rule that forced bars and restaurants to serve food with alcoholic drinks. Source: New York Times
On a Storied Stretch of Fifth Avenue, a Symbol of Irish America Reels
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2021
The American Irish Historical Society’s mansion on Central Park has long symbolized the ascent of immigrants in the United States. It’s now on sale for $52 million, but many are citing mismanagement and asking the attorney general to intervene. Source:…
Covid-19 Slammed Her Neighborhood. She Can't Find Her Father a Vaccine.
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
Logistical hurdles, fear and misinformation are threatening to leave some of the city’s immigrant communities behind as the vaccine rollout ramps up. Source: New York Times
How a Neurosurgeon (and Netflix Star) Spends His Sundays
By Gotham Rex on February 13, 2021
“I exhaust myself mentally during the week,” said Dr. David Langer, whose down time includes reading and walks in Central Park. Source: New York Times
The Misogynistic ‘Dating Coach’ Who Was Charged in the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on February 4, 2021
Samuel Fisher left a long trail of videos and social media posts that reflect the views of a fringe faction of disgruntled men who became fixated on President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
My Neighbor, My Pandemic Pal
By Gotham Rex on January 24, 2021
Coronavirus precautions have made it harder for people to spend time with friends and family. For some, neighbors are filling the gap. Source: New York Times
Homes That Sold for Around $650,000
By Gotham Rex on January 24, 2021
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region. Source: New York Times
The Most Popular Listings of November
By Gotham Rex on December 24, 2020
The most popular listings include a pair of super-expensive houses, two sunny, Manhattan apartments, and a chic condo in Montreal, Canada. Source: New York Times
She’s Moved From the Upper East Side to ‘Cobble Hill’
By Gotham Rex on November 1, 2020
Cecily von Ziegesar, the author of “Gossip Girl,” is going for an adult, possibly Brooklyn-based audience in her new novel, but there will still be drama. Source: New York Times
How Windows Have Caused Anxiety at Hunter College Schools During Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
The building that is home to Manhattan’s Hunter College High temporarily closed after three students tested positive for the virus. Source: New York Times
Homes That Sold for Around $575,000
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2020
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region. Source: New York Times
The Manhattan Home of an Iranian Princess Finally Sells
By Gotham Rex on September 4, 2020
The seven-story brick and limestone mansion at 29 Beekman Place was bought by a real estate company for $11.5 million, a fraction of its original asking price. Source: New York Times
Power Outages Hit Manhattan and Queens
By Gotham Rex on August 7, 2020
About 180,000 customers lost electricity in an outage that Con Edison said was caused by issues with its “transmission system.” Source: New York Times
A New To-Go Window From an Uptown Fixture
By Gotham Rex on July 14, 2020
Takeout from Butterfield Market, a pop-up series by Black chefs, and more restaurant news. Source: New York Times