The results of her project, An Homage to Hell's Kitchen, are on display in a storefront at 500 Ninth Ave., home to longtime butcher shop Espositos.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

A judge halted work Monday at Union Square Park at least until an April 28 hearing. It could result in a longer injunction.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

Squeezed between a few dozen Sean Bell supporters and relatives, the Rev. Al Sharpton stood on City Hall steps and called upon a Queens judge in the 50-shots case to render a verdict proving "citizens and police must be held accountable for their acts."

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

The lawyer for Isnora said his client began firing after Bell drove straight at him, and it appeared one of the men in Bell's car was reaching for what the detective thought was a gun. The shooting occurred outside the Kalua Cabaret on Liverpool Street in Jamaica.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

The two stone lions that have famously bracketed the front steps of the New York Public Library for nearly a century will soon have to move over, symbolically, that is, to make room for a Wall Street financier.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

The balance tipped against Ms. Lancaster, a city official said, after her appearance at a City Council hearing on Thursday when she admitted that the department had mistakenly issued permits for the East Side building where a crane collapsed last month, killing seven people and injuring 24 others.

Published by New York Times on April 23, 2008.

Community activists want their voices heard before plans are finalized to redevelop the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

He would sign secret documents out of the library and take them to his home in New Jersey — prosecutors would not say in which town — where the Israeli official, a science adviser at the Israeli consulate in New York, would photograph them in the basement, according to court papers.

Published by New York Times on April 23, 2008.

Huang was left bleeding profusely on the floor of the Ravenswood Houses in Astoria.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

If you went looking for examples of corruption, graft and bungling in the New York City Department of Buildings, you certainly wouldn’t have to go far. The headlines alone are like a monotone refrain.

Published by New York Times on April 23, 2008.

The recompense and the ruling on repair costs follow an investigation by the state’s Public Service Commission into the failure of the electrical network in Long Island City during a nine-day period in July 2006, which affected an estimated 174,000 customers.

Published by New York Times on April 23, 2008.

“Kevin Burke makes $100 for every two minutes he works,” said State Assemblyman Michael Gianaris, who represents Astoria, Queens, but is not privy to the terms of the settlement.

Published by New York Times on April 23, 2008.

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Artists’ Association (BeSAA) in collaboration with the Fulton Art Fair Inc., will be hosting its first fundraiser art auction, Saturday, May 3rd from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Central Brooklyn Multi-Service Center located at 1958 Fulton Street (between Ralph and Howard) in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

Published by Bed-Stuy Blog on April 23, 2008.

In the wine cellar of restaurateur Danny Meyer's perennially popular Union Square Café, there are a few large mason jars of neon-yellow liquid. The contents are not radioactive: The jars contain housemade limoncello, created from a family recipe provided by the restaurant's youthful, experiment-loving wine director, Stephen Mancini.

Published by New York Sun on April 23, 2008.

Wildwood Barbeque -- restaurateur Steve Hanson's latest venture at the space that previously was Barça 18 and Park Avalon -- says the restaurant should be open to the public tomorrow. The new pit master, Lou Elrose, left the critically acclaimed barbecue spot Hill Country to join the new eatery.

Published by New York Sun on April 23, 2008.

Chef Akhtar Nawab attracted attention at Craftbar and E.U. with his sly insinuations of South Asian and Middle Eastern flavor elements into familiar Western dishes. At Elettaria, Mr. Nawab's own new restaurant, the chef, who was raised in an Indian household in Kentucky, works well beyond the level of insinuation: West and East are on equal footing in a majority of the smartly inventive dishes. The name itself, the Latin word for an Asian spice, sums it up nicely.

Published by New York Sun on April 23, 2008.

Chang lived in New Hyde Park on Long Island.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

Police say 58-year-old Henry Chang was in a fourth-floor maintenance room in the Long Island City courthouse when he fell about 15 feet Tuesday morning and hit his head on a metal electrical box.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

When the New York Public Library completes a $1 billion, six-year renovation, the two stone lions that have famously bracketed its front steps for nearly a century will have to move over, symbolically, that is, to make room for a Wall Street financier whose money kick-started the project.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The New York Police Department has downplayed reports that 1,000 officers will be deployed outside the courthouse in Queens and also near the spot where Sean Bell was killed hours before his wedding.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The New York Police Department has downplayed reports that 1,000 officers will be deployed outside the courthouse in Queens and also near the spot where Sean Bell was killed hours before his wedding.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The Rev. Al Sharpton has announced plans to appear Wednesday on the steps of City Hall with two friends of Bell who were seriously injured in the shooting "to call on the community to give the criminal justice system a chance to work."

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

That's what happened early Monday when Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint exited a minivan cab at New York's Battery Park, leaving an irreplaceable 1723 Antonio Stradivari "Ex-Keisewetter" inside.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The so-called ninja burglar is blamed for 19 home burglaries in the Todt Hill and Grymes Hill neighborhoods between May 2007 and January of this year. The burglar got his name because he allegedly wields nunchuks and dresses in a ninja costume.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The so-called ninja burglar is blamed for 19 home burglaries in the Todt Hill and Grymes Hill neighborhoods between May 2007 and January of this year. The burglar got his name because he allegedly wields nunchuks and dresses in a ninja costume.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

A judge halted work Monday at Union Square Park at least until an April 28 hearing, which could extend the injunction.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

Six cars were vandalized on the Upper West Side Tuesday night, and residents said they believe the crimes could be linked to a string of break-ins last week. Police said the six cars were parked on Amsterdam Avenue between 99th and 100th Streets when their windows were shattered. It does not appear that anything was stolen, police said.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

Islero, the New Tapas Spot in Turtle Bay, Needs To Find its FootingFork in the Road by Sarah DiGregorio

Published by Village Voice on April 23, 2008.

Regional Chinese Fare Hits Flushing Like a Ton of BricksCounter Culture by Robert Sietsema

Published by Village Voice on April 23, 2008.

Stormtroopers, Superman statues, and lots of awesome geeks at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 04.19.08

Published by Village Voice on April 23, 2008.

A flash-mob headphone rave took place Friday in Union Square, 04.18.08

Published by Village Voice on April 23, 2008.

A rare party for raw queers continues in Williamsburg, 03.29.08

Published by Village Voice on April 23, 2008.

The Debut Family at East Village Bar 40 C [03.22.08]

Published by Village Voice on April 23, 2008.

The Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA) is holding a rally on the steps of City Hall at noon tomorrow, Thursday.

Published by West Bronx Blog on April 23, 2008.

The Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance (KARA) is holding a rally on the steps of City Hall at noon tomorrow, Thursday.

Published by West Bronx Blog on April 23, 2008.

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the selection of Related Companies to redevelop the 575,000-square-foot Kingsbridge Armory in the Kingsbridge Heights section of the Bronx.

Published by West Bronx Blog on April 23, 2008.

Components of the project include 25 to 35 retail stores and an anchor department store, rooftop public open space and a landscaped public plaza at the intersection of West Kingsbridge Road and Reservoir Avenue.

Published by West Bronx Blog on April 23, 2008.

New York City Economic Development Corporation is the City's primary vehicle for promoting economic growth in each of the five boroughs.

Published by West Bronx Blog on April 23, 2008.

The project must obtain a number of approvals in connection with its design, including those required by New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and the New York State Historic Preservation Office

Published by West Bronx Blog on April 23, 2008.

The security video, obtained exclusively by News 4 New York, appears to show the teen, identified as Bunkless Bovian, joining in with friends during an April 13 attack on 19-year-old Hazam Kassim, who was working as clerk in the Brownsville store.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The officer was in stable condition following the incident in the Canarsie section.

Published by WNBC on April 23, 2008.

The shooting happened right in front of the officer's home, located at 8702 Avenue A around 3:30 a.m.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

The 40-year-old Duncan, a 17-year veteran, was assigned to central booking at the Manhattan Detention Complex in Lower Manhattan.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

A judge halted work Monday at Union Square Park at least until an April 28 hearing. It could result in a longer injunction.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

Metropolitan Television Alliance President Saul Shapiro will lead efforts to build a new antenna system on top of the Freedom Tower, and make certain local stations have the technology in place for the nationwide switch to digital from analog television on Feb. 19, 2009.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

Ten stations now transmit their signals from the Empire State; one transmits from 4 Times Square. Mr. Shapiro will use his 16 years of technology and media experience to lead the MTVA’s efforts to design and build a new antenna system at the top of the Freedom Tower, which will be the tallest structure in the city. Mr. Shapiro will also help make certain that local stations have the technology in place for the nationwide switch to digital from analog television on Feb. 19, 2009.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

He is introducing legislation that mandates the chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation to produce a report, with hard numbers, on the status of every major publicly administered project in the city, including: the Javits Center, Moynihan Station, the No. 7 line subway extension, the West Side rail yards, Atlantic Yards, Sunnyside Yards, Willets Point, and the World Trade Center, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Such report shall discuss all aspects of the progress of each project relating to planning, financing, permitting, contracting, constructing, and occupying such project, with comments on the current situation relating to organizational, legal, financial, economic and construction status and prospects, and the impact of such project, if any, on the capital needs of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, with reference to differing opinions from various stakeholders and parties involved to the extent that such opinions exist.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

The Bedford Avenue stop sparked 16 of those postings -- the most for any station servicing a single line. Only Union Square, where the L and seven other lines meet, outnumbered the Williamsburg stop, notching 34 missed connections.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

The Bedford Avenue stop sparked 16 of those postings -- the most for any station servicing a single line. Only Union Square, where the L and seven other lines meet, outnumbered the Williamsburg stop, notching 34 missed connections.

Published by amNY.com on April 23, 2008.

Last year I posted a listing of the various lofts rising up around Harlem. Now you can add Delany Lofts to the list — named for Bessie and Sadie Delany (The Delany Sisters).

Published by UPTOWNflavor on April 23, 2008.

I’d like to welcome Justin Moore, who will be contributing posts about the Harlem real estate market.

Published by UPTOWNflavor on April 23, 2008.

As a long line of people waited to pass through metal detectors at a Midtown hotel ballroom, a security guard took one visitor aside, searched his knapsack and deftly removed an orange, advising: “No fruit allowed in there. They’re afraid people will throw it.”

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

Brooklyn businesses are going green to stay in the black, and Kingsborough Community College is here to help. The Brooklyn Economic Development Corp. and Kingsborough on Wednesday announced a partnership to provide low-cost training to small- and mid-size contractors and builders looking to earn the green building certification they will need under Mayor Michael Bloomberg PlaNYC 2030’s environmental goals.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

Brooklyn businesses are going green to stay in the black, and Kingsborough Community College is here to help. The Brooklyn Economic Development Corp. and Kingsborough on Wednesday announced a partnership to provide low-cost training to small- and mid-size contractors and builders looking to earn the green building certification they will need under Mayor Michael Bloomberg PlaNYC 2030’s environmental goals.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

As development projects grow in the outer boroughs, green building is gaining significance for local contractors. One of the Brooklyn’s largest swaths of unused land, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is slated for renovation into an 85,000-square-foot green industrial park, including wind turbines, a roof full of photovoltaic cells and even a system for capturing and reusing rainwater.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

The city’s Economic Development Corporation announced today that Vornado Realty will redevelop and expand Pier 94, which has hosted small trade shows since 1998. The facility will expand to Pier 92 and more than double in size to 355,000 square feet from 150,000 square feet. Seth Pinsky, president of EDC, says the $100 million expansion will allow the city to attract mid-sized trade shows to the city. The city estimates the expanded facility to host more than 40 shows–up to three at a time-and attract 300,000 visitors to the city by 2013.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

The plan also calls for additions to the Hudson River Park. Vornado will be responsible for developing and maintaining a 9,300 square-foot winter garden.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

The plan also calls for additions to the Hudson River Park. Vornado will be responsible for developing and maintaining a 9,300 square-foot winter garden. The developer will also provide public access to Pier 94 through the Clinton Cove Park.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 23, 2008.

Of the 48 incidents, 47 involved material falling during the concrete phase of construction. Incidents have continued in 2008, including a collapse of concrete formwork at 246 Spring Street in Manhattan where one worker died and two sustained injuries.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

“Tier 4 would be a death sentence to me and to so many that I represent because [prescription drugs] would be unaffordable,” said State Senator Bill Perkins, whose colon cancer is in remission, at a press conference on the City Hall steps just now.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

The name will appear five times on the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue: at the base of each of the two center columns leading to the century-old building’s main entrance; on a gold plaque on the marble floor just outside the front door; and in the marble of the pedestals beneath the lamps at the library’s 42nd Street entrance. The letters will range from 1 to 2 ½ inches in height, those cut into stone etched in a new font that gives the patina of age.

Published by New York Times on April 23, 2008.

Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint exited a minivan cab at New York City's Battery Park early Monday, leaving the 1723 Antonio Stradivari "Ex-Keisewetter" inside.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

Vandals struck overnight on the Upper West Side...leaving behind a path of destruction. One vehicle after another was damaged On Amsterdam Avenue between 99th and 100th streets.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

The Tribeca Film Festival starts today and runs through May 4.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

Paterson made the announcement Wednesday during the opening of the seventh annual Tribeca Film Festival.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

That one unanswered question tonight haunts Duncan-Quinton. Early Tuesday morning, a pair of armed robbers shot and killed her son as he tinkered with his motorcycle inside the family's East Flatbush garage.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

The surveillance video was taken from a bodega located at 31-65 Coney Island Avenue, where the suspects used the woman's ATM card.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

"It's like I hit the lottery," Westchester resident Stephen Marshall said.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on April 23, 2008.

The apartment is by no means the trophy property in her bulging real-estate portfolio--she reportedly owns seven homes in the UK and a mansion in Beverly Hills--but it might be the most hard-won. Madonna sued the co-op board last December for blocking her purchase of a third apartment at 1 West 64th Street from her neighbor Julie Clark Thayer. Earlier this month she reportedly went to contract after settling the dispute.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Viceroy's first New York City project will offer 168 exquisitely appointed accommodations set within the top 12 newly constructed floors of an office, retail and hotel complex being developed on a full city block at 330 Hudson Street between Charlton and Vandam Streets in New York's Hudson Square neighborhood.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off its seventh year tonight at the Zeigfeld Theater with the big sparkly premiere of Baby Mama. The movie is about a single and successful businesswoman (Tina Fey) who hires a working-class woman (Amy Poehler) to be her surrogate. Can you believe we’ve gotten this far along in life without a wacky surrogate movie? Ms. Fey and Ms. Poehler will be hitting the red carpet on 54th street, along with their director Michael McCullers, and cast members Dax Shepherd, Sigourney Weaver, Steve Martin, and producer Lorne Michaels (natch). We’re thinking this is just about the only movie around that can boast an invited guest list that includes Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, Fred Durst, and Padma Lakshmi.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

In papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, the estate of Odin Torres, 28, blames her death on construction companies doing work in a "dangerous, hazardous and reckless manner" at 303 E. 51st St.

Published by New York Post on April 23, 2008.

No, it's not crude oil, it's Guinness beer - and a possible strike by the workers at the Irish plant that makes the brew could leave New York's Gaelic stout lovers high and dry. "I hope it doesn't happen, Guinness keeps my bar going," said Steve Duggan, the manager of Paddy Reilly's, a Second Avenue pub.

Published by New York Post on April 23, 2008.

Lancaster, who took command in 2002, most recently took heat after telling the City Council last week that the East Side building project where a crane collapse in March killed seven people should never have been granted a construction permit.

Published by New York Post on April 23, 2008.

Just last week, a window installer fell to his death from the ninth floor of an Upper East Side building under construction.

Published by New York Post on April 23, 2008.

A Con Edison notice to the management firm at Judge Gilbert Ramirez Apartments at 455 E. 138th St. warns that power to common areas of the 97-unit building will be shut off on April 28 if the bill - and an $8,695 security deposit - aren't paid.

Published by New York Post on April 23, 2008.

A federal appeals court let former EPA chief Christie Todd Whitman off the hook yesterday for downplaying the toxic dangers near Ground Zero following the 2001 terrorist attacks and speeding the return of residents and workers to the area.

Published by New York Post on April 23, 2008.

The litany of complaints against the department exploded into full public view after last month's crane collapse on E.51st St. that killed seven people. In a series of stunning revelations:

Published by New York Daily News on April 23, 2008.

Investigators believe Duncan, 40, who was in the garage of his East Flatbush home about 3:15 a.m. with pal Brandon Powell, identified himself as a correction officer and tried to persuade his assailants to leave.

Published by New York Daily News on April 23, 2008.

An appeals court ruled Tuesday that the former EPA chief can't be punished for falsely telling New Yorkers the air near Ground Zero was safe after 9/11.

Published by New York Daily News on April 23, 2008.

It's budget chic in Chinatown!

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Mr. Law, who submitted the permit to the Buildings Department today, has built one another hotel, a Howard Johnson in Flushing, Queens.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

The rally to launch the state assembly campaign of Inez Barron, Charles Barron's wife, just got underway on the steps of City Hall.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority executive director Lee Sander seems a bit uncertain about the $100 million that developer Forest City Ratner owes the agency for Brooklyn’s Atlantic Yards project. He had this to say earlier this month in a capital program “webinar” (no, we don’t quite know what that word is either), responding to a question about the MTA’s current capital plan:

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

In 2005, the MTA agreed to sell the rights to build over its Vanderbilt rail yards in Prospect Heights to Forest City for $100 million, an amount that the MTA has built into its current capital plan.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Ms. Smith, who spent nine years in New York, including Williamsburg, before she moved to Düsseldorf, said going to the not-so-artsy Upper East Side is “very frontier-ish.” But her seller, Corcoran’s Sharon Held, who also listed the apartment, spent $1.825 million for a penthouse in Williamsburg. Her husband works in finance. “You can imagine, this is a change,” she said.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Ms. Smith, who spent nine years in New York, including Williamsburg, before she moved to Düsseldorf, said going to the not-so-artsy Upper East Side is “very frontier-ish.” But her seller, Corcoran’s Sharon Held, who also listed the apartment, spent $1.825 million for a penthouse in Williamsburg. Her husband works in finance. “You can imagine, this is a change,” she said.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

10 a.m. Assembly hearing on building construction; Assembly Hearing Room, 250 Broadway, Room 1923.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

11 a.m. First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson delivers Governor's Proclamation for Take Your Child to Work Day; State Office Building, 8th floor, 163 West 125th St.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Noon. Bronx officials and union leaders call developer of the Kingsbridge Armory project to begin negotiations for a community benefits agreement; City Hall Steps.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Noon. Bronx officials and union leaders call developer of the Kingsbridge Armory project to begin negotiations for a community benefits agreement; City Hall Steps.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

12:30 p.m. Members of MoveOn.org release Iraq and recession report; corner of Third Avenue and 48th Street.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

1 p.m. The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women protest reality series "Cathouse," set in a brothel; in front of HBO, 110 Sixth Ave., at 42nd Street.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

1:30 p.m. Immigrant workers announce overtime pay lawsuit against seafood wholesaler; in front of Wild Edibles, 535 Third Ave., between 35th and 36th streets.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

1:30 p.m. Meeting of the Port Authority Board of Commissioners; Port Authority headquarters, 15th floor, 225 Park Ave. South.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

5:00 pm Gary Hart discusses his book, Under the Eagle's Wing: A National Security Strategy for 2009 at Rosie O'Grady's Pub (lower level), 800 7th Avenue (at 52nd Street). Books available for purchase and signing on-site; the event is free.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

5:30 p.m. Westchester legislators hold public hearing on universal health care; Yonkers Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Center, Community Room A, Yonkers.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

6 p.m. Tenants and housing advocates march to protect rent regulated affordable housing; Diversity Center, 7611 37th Ave., to 37-55 79th St., Jackson Heights, Queens.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

6:30 p.m. Lynne V. Cheney discusses her memoirs, "Blue Sky, No Fences"; New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, at 77th Street.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

6:30 p.m. Fred Kaplan discusses his book, Daydream Believers: How a Few Grand Ideas Wrecked American Power, Baruch College, Newman Conference Center, 151 East 25th St., 7th floor, between Lexington and Third avenues.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

7 p.m. Overseas Press Club Awards Dinner; Hotel Mandarin Oriental, 80 Columbus Circle, at 60th Street.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

7 p.m. Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes receives Legal Leadership Award from Brooklyn NAACP at their annual Freedom Fund ceremony; Brooklyn Marriott Hotel, 333 Adams St., Brooklyn.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

7:30 p.m. Community meeting regarding lawsuit seeking environmental review of the proposed "Columbus Village"; Second Presbyterian Church, 6 West 96th St., corner Central Park West, enter on south side of 96th Street.

Published by The New York Observer on April 23, 2008.

Incidents have continued in 2008, including a collapse of concrete formwork at 246 Spring Street in Manhattan where one worker died and two sustained injuries.

Published by The New York Observer on