Manhattanites are familiar with traffic jams, which are exacerbated by some of our urban-congesting events: more than a dozen mid-town parades annually; the days the U.N. is in session; the NYC Marathon; Fashion Week; visiting dignitaries; and other traffic hindering events such as street fairs and the occasional protest. For the most part, Manhattan dwellers [Read more… ]
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January 1, 2017 – The Opening of an Initial Segment of the Illusive Second Avenue Subway – Hooray!
On New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2016, Governor Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio, and other city officials, will pop the champagne corks as they are given the very first ride on the Second Avenue Subway! Approximately 100 years ago in 1910, discussions for the construction of the illusive Second Avenue Subway were begun. At the time, [Read more… ]
My Dealings with “The Donald”
A snapshot of the practices of Trump the Real Estate Developer Having spent over 40 years selling high-end residential real estate in Manhattan, Donald Trump, the Republican candidate for President and I have had repeated business dealings together. I participated in focus advisory groups for his luxury residential developments and subsequently sold condominiums in his [Read more… ]
Japan – April 2015
We spent a month traveling around Japan this past April and within a day of our arrival, a few things became very obvious: here are no fat people in Japan. Everyone looks healthy and well fed, but no one is obese; People are neatly and appropriately well-dressed…
Jazz Musicians at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC
The Metropolitan Museum Friday night cultural evenings included this one featuring different jazz groups on January 30th. Art and music is a fabulous combination and the acoustics and architecture make it a truly unique experience. Read more…
Restaurants in Portland
Portland is a food junkies heaven! Whether it’s Hot Lips Pizza delivered by an electric car, or Hawaiian food served in a formed gas station, the variety and quality of the good here is fantastic. There is a whole block of food carts that rival anything in Bangkok. Read more…
