...the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen has occupied a stately Renaissance-style building at 20 West 44th Street, which was built in 1891 as a boys’ school, and which nearly doubled in size...

Published by New York Times on September 6, 2008.

Instead of excitedly prepping her classroom for a new academic year, Upp went to a movie by herself in Times Square on Aug. 28 and withdrew $40 from a nearby ATM, the source said.

Published by New York Daily News on September 6, 2008.

Fashion Week launched with a star-studded soundtrack last night at Radio City Music Hall.

Published by New York Daily News on September 6, 2008.

"I slightly amend my comments from Denver," she told the crowd of labor leaders Manhattan's Roosevelt Hotel ahead of the city's Labor Day Parade up Fifth Ave.

Published by New York Daily News on September 6, 2008.

Attorney Lawrence Saftler said his 38-year-old client had been drinking at Johnny Utah's near Rockefeller Center when injured May 7.

Published by WNBC on September 5, 2008.

The policeman was stripped of his badge and gun after the July video showed him violently knocking Long to the ground in Times Square. The officer said Long tried to hit him with his bike.

Published by WNBC on September 5, 2008.

A Japanese firm bought Macklowe's old 527 Madison Avenue.

Published by The New York Observer on September 5, 2008.

At this morning's Yigal Azrouel show in West Chelsea, attendees received gift bags stuffed with t-shirts, nail polish, and—this was new!—prophylactics. Sheathed in feminine floral packaging, the condoms (pictured above) were designed by Mr. Azrouel himself for condom manufacturer Proper Attire ("PROPER ATTIRE Required for entry," read the boxes). The color palette roughly complimented Mr. Azrouel's earth-toned runway looks.

Published by The New York Observer on September 5, 2008.

Christopher Long was charged with resisting arrest after the incident on July 25 during a Critical Mass ride through Times Square. The monthly bike rides are held around the world to draw attention to alternatives to motor vehicles.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 5, 2008.

Long was arrested July 25 during a Critical Mass bicycle ride through Times Square. The monthly bike rides are held around the world to draw attention to alternatives to motor vehicles.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 5, 2008.

“Artists have traditionally spoken out for progressive causes,” said Laurie Simmons, a photographer whose artwork is in the permanent collections of top-caliber museums like the Museum of Modern Art, and will be featured in the auction.

Published by Crain's New York Business on September 5, 2008.

...left to serve in World War II. Cecil operated the restaurant Morgen’s East at 141 W. 38th Street from 1947 until he sold it in 1985. While he operated it, it became a...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on September 5, 2008.

...Frazier, David C. Wilkes. Approved for (8) CLE credits. Held at Radisson Martinique on Broadway, 49 West 32nd St., Manhattan. For information or to register, contact the New York State Bar Association: www.nysba...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on September 5, 2008.

Biker Christopher Long, 29, also will announce plans to sue the city over the unprovoked bashing in Times Square during a Critical Mass bike ride July 25.

Published by New York Daily News on September 5, 2008.

The Bryn Mawr, Pa., graduate last used her debit card that day to go to a movie alone in Times Square and told friends she was spending the weekend at her mother's home in Philadelphia.

Published by New York Daily News on September 5, 2008.

Good thing, because with the Bryant Park style spectacular officially kicking off this morning with BCBG Max Azria at 10 a.m., showgoers are going to need to fuel up.

Published by New York Daily News on September 5, 2008.

Long was arrested July 25 during a Critical Mass bicycle ride through Times Square. The monthly bike rides are held around the world to draw attention to alternatives to motor vehicles.

Published by New York Daily News on September 5, 2008.

A spunky 77-year-old woman stabbed by a hulking mugger in front of her upper East Side apartment Wednesday chased her attacker as he fled with her purse, police and witnesses said.

Published by New York Daily News on September 4, 2008.

In February, at the end of the last New York Fashion Week, an exclusive Daily News survey revealed the whitewashing of runway shows in the Bryant Park tents and adjacent New York Public Library.

Published by New York Daily News on September 4, 2008.

In February, at the end of the last New York Fashion Week, an exclusive Daily News survey revealed the whitewashing of runway shows in the Bryant Park tents and adjacent New York Public Library.

Published by New York Daily News on September 4, 2008.

He told cops he met Pravia after the drunken student approached him in Union Square Park to buy drugs.

Published by New York Daily News on September 4, 2008.

Organizers say that while they are excited that Columbus Circle will be the focus of so much attention, and are hopeful that the concert will attract large numbers of visitors to Lincoln Square and its businesses, the concert preparations may impact vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the lower end of the district.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 4, 2008.

...Frazier, David C. Wilkes. Approved for (8) CLE credits. Held at Radisson Martinique on Broadway, 49 West 32nd St., Manhattan. For information or to register, contact the New York State Bar Association: www.nysba...

Published by Brooklyn Daily Eagle on September 4, 2008.

Fashion week takes place at the tents in Bryant Park, but one designer has decided to do away with a live show.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 4, 2008.

A 77-year-old woman who was stabbed during a mugging on the Upper Ease Side gave her attacker chase even after he had wounded her with a pocketknife, police said.

Published by WNBC on September 4, 2008.

Today we learned of another endorsement deal with an Olympic athlete, but this time it's a fancy Upper East Side hotel that seems to be pimping out one of its guests to sell an overpriced breakfast Value Meal.

Published by The New York Observer on September 4, 2008.

City says total economic impact for the eight-day event will reach $391 million as out-of-town journalists, buyers and gawkers converge on Bryant Park.

Published by Crain's New York Business on September 4, 2008.

A Japanese investment firm called Mitsui Fudosan is under contract to buy 527 Madison Avenue for $160 million, according to a source familiar with the deal, shattering rumors that a Chicago-based firm was the main contendor for the building.

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

That list also included the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Plum Island, a federal disease research facility off Long Island, the indictment says.

Published by New York Daily News on September 3, 2008.

Deutsche Bank sued Harry Macklowe and others to foreclose on $482 million in principal loaned to develop the Drake Hotel site at Park Avenue and 56th Street, according to a complaint filed in New York State Supreme Court.

Published by The Real Deal on September 3, 2008.

Deutsche Bank sued Harry Macklowe and others to foreclose on $482 million in principal loaned to develop the Drake Hotel site at Park Avenue and 56th Street, according to a complaint filed in New York State Supreme Court.

Published by The Real Deal on September 3, 2008.

Hot damn! The Real Deal is reporting that Deutsche Bank is suing Macklowe Properties "to foreclose on $482 million in principal loaned to develop the Drake Hotel site at Park Avenue and 56th Street, according to a complaint filed [on Aug. 28] in New York State Supreme Court."

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

Overseeing operations in the kitchen is Michael Romanos, the star chef from Mr. Meyer's banner New York spot, the Union Square Cafe. Â

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

A Japanese investment firm called Mitsui Fudosan is under contract to buy 527 Madison Avenue for $160 million, according to a source familiar with the deal, shattering rumors that a Chicago-based firm was the main contendor for the building.

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

Mitsui Fudosan is buying the 26-story 527 Madison for $225 million. Meanwhile, the Chicago-based Transwestern is under contract to take Tower 56 at 126 East 56th Street at for $160 million.

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

Mitsui Fudosan is buying the 26-story 527 Madison for $225 million. Meanwhile, the Chicago-based Transwestern is under contract to take Tower 56 at 126 East 56th Street at for $160 million.

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

These two transactions mean that Eastdil Secured, which is advising on the transactions, now has only two towers left to sell: Worldwide Plaza at 825 Eighth Avenue, and 1540 Broadway.

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

Ann Temkin, a member of the curatorial team in painting and sculpture at MoMA, has been named the new head curator of that institution after a six month search.

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

The Real Deal is reporting that Deutsche Bank is suing Macklowe Properties "to foreclose on $482 million in principal loaned to develop the Drake Hotel site at Park Avenue and 56th Street, according to a complaint filed in New York State Supreme Court."

Published by The New York Observer on September 3, 2008.

Shereshevsky and a Chicago-based partner are accused of masterminding a Ponzi scheme that snookered some 1,200 investors across the globe, including some who toiled in Manhattan's Diamond District.

Published by New York Daily News on September 3, 2008.

She had been renting the Upper East Side space for $4,614 a month. It has since been leased to another tenant. A native of Nicaragua, Jagger keeps an apartment in London.

Published by New York Daily News on September 3, 2008.

Prosecutors confirmed that previously reported potential targets included the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Plum Island, the research center off Long Island where the federal government studies animal diseases.

Published by New York Post on September 3, 2008.

Eva Mendes writhing in a bedsheet. But a tamer version featuring the actress is due to grace a Times Square billboard on Thursday.

Published by New York Daily News on September 3, 2008.

At the time of her arrest, Siddiqui, who holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brandeis University, had a list of locations that included Plum Island, the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge, said investigators.

Published by amNY.com on September 3, 2008.

Cancel claimed that Pravia approached him in Union Square park around 6 a.m. Saturday looking for drugs and that the two went to his apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood, police said. After the slaying, Cancel stayed in the apartment to watch the gory horror film "Saw" before leaving before 11 a.m., police said.

Published by amNY.com on September 3, 2008.

Cancel claimed that Pravia approached him in Union Square park around 6 a.m. Saturday looking for drugs and that the two went to his apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood, police said. After the slaying, Cancel stayed in the apartment to watch the gory horror film "Saw" before leaving before 11 a.m., police said.

Published by amNY.com on September 3, 2008.

Cancel claimed that Pravia approached him in Union Square park around 6 a.m. Saturday looking for drugs and that the two went to his apartment in the Chelsea neighborhood, police said. After the slaying, Cancel stayed in the apartment to watch the gory horror film "Saw" before leaving before 11 a.m., police said.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 3, 2008.

The fashion shows at Bryant Park are showcasing spring '09 this week, but most of us are still scrambling to answer the question, "What should I be wearing this fall?"

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on September 3, 2008.

Japanese real estate company Mitsui Fudosan has signed a deal to purchase 527 Madison Ave. for around $225 million in an all-cash transaction, real estate sources say.

Published by Crain's New York Business on September 3, 2008.

Other well-capitalized firms are also seizing opportunities. Over the summer, a joint venture of Boston Properties, Goldman Sachs and a Dubai-based private equity firm bought the General Motors Building and three other towers from Mr. Macklowe Also last month, L&L Holding Co. and Prudential Real Estate Investors announced a $500 million joint venture to acquire office towers in the city.

Published by Crain's New York Business on September 3, 2008.