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.

Joint ventures have become increasingly popular as financing remains difficult and expensive to obtain. Last month, L&L Holdings Co. and Prudential Estate formed a fund to buy $500 million worth of Manhattan office buildings. Also, last month a partnership between Sherwood Equities and an unnamed institutional investor bought 370 Lexington Ave. for $155 million.

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

Meanwhile, the firm has been engaged in a lengthy and well-publicized effort to recapitalize a portion of 340 Madison Avenue. So far, no deal.

Published by The New York Observer on September 2, 2008.

The conglomerate is looking for so much space, according to the insider, in part because it plans to sell some of the commercial condo space it now occupies in Rockefeller Center.

Published by The New York Observer on September 2, 2008.

A Long Island landlord is facing charges for allegedly placing video cameras in the apartment he rented to two women.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on September 2, 2008.

This isn't the first time Mr. Chang has sold property to Magna. This year alone, he sold the Rhode Island firm 8 Stone Street in the Financial District, 60 West 36th Street and 231 East 43rd Street.

Published by The New York Observer on September 1, 2008.

The mystery fund joins a growing list of foreign investors taking stakes in Manhattan trophy properties. Earlier this summer, an Italian investment group bought a majority stake in the Flatiron Building and the Abu Dhabi Investment Council purchased a 75 percent stake in the Chrysler Building.

Published by The New York Observer on September 1, 2008.

Cuisine Southern ItalianWines 400 choices, 28 by the glass, sommelierPrice Range $21-$29; four-course prix fixe, $59Wine Markup 120%-250%Hours Lunch, Mon.-Fri., noon-2:30 p.m.; Dinner, Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 5-11:30 p.m.

Published by Crain's New York Business on August 31, 2008.

Padre Figlio offers a full range of Italian fare prepared by chef Alberto Argudo. Its signature is top quality, all-natural, Piedmontese-style beef, produced in America from grass-fed cattle. Porterhouse, New York strip, T-bone, skirt and rib-eye cuts are available.

Published by Crain's New York Business on August 31, 2008.

She noted in an e-mail message that not only has a United Nations group called the jailing “arbitrary,” but human rights groups have said that family members of some prisoners have been denied visits from their wives.

Published by New York Times on August 29, 2008.

Only a week later, however, The Times noted that tenants were showing a “marked alacrity” in taking space in Mr. Goode’s 47th Street project. That building was soon joined by others at 40 West 47th and 1 West 47th.

Published by New York Times on August 29, 2008.

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Published by Crain's New York Business on August 29, 2008.

There are many, many examples in and around the New Times Square of businesses or other private organizations taking over services that had been provided by local government, from the Friends of Bryant Park to the 42nd Street Development Corporation to the Times Square Alliance to the Midtown Community Court, a fascinating hybrid courtroom/treatment center located just north of Times Square.

Published by New York Times on August 29, 2008.

Climbers: Three different men scaled the outside of the Midtown headquarters of The New York Times to call attention to various causes.

Published by New York Times on August 29, 2008.

A 2003 profile in the New York Observer reported that Max Capital's holdings also included 450 W. 33rd St., whose tenants include the Daily News and the Associated Press, as well as the former Condé Naste building at 350 Madison Ave.

Published by New York Sun on August 28, 2008.

Last December, bearded designer Rogan Gregory and his partner Scott Hahn were invited to a Christmas party at the Midtown home of nonegenarian labor lawyer and free subway advocate Theodore Kheel. Mayor Michael Bloomberg was there, as was Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. ("It was definitely a bit of an older crowd," recalled Mr. Hahn.)

Published by The New York Observer on August 27, 2008.

Three business improvement districts, the Times Square Alliance, the Fashion Center B.I.D. and the 34th Street Partnership, have agreed to maintain the esplanade and pay for the plantings.

Published by New York Times on August 26, 2008.

While it may be becoming less expensive to rent an apartment in Manhattan, some brokers are hesitant to go as far as to label this a renters’ market. “It’s difficult to call it that,” says Sepp Seitz, a Halstead broker active in midtown west and Chelsea. “If you look at rents here, they are incredibly higher than elsewhere. There is still low inventory, and what is renting is going very quickly.”

Published by The New York Observer on August 26, 2008.

As if New York wasn’t stimulating enough already, the city has provided a new kind of thrill right in the heart of Midtown: an esplanade carved into Broadway where people can sit and relax as cars and trucks whiz by.

Published by New York Times on August 26, 2008.

“I think it’s dangerous,” said Vicki Lee, who nonetheless sat with two friends eating lunch at a cafe table on the esplanade just south of 38th Street. Ms. Lee, a clothing designer at a Midtown fashion company, was careful to sit so that she could keep an eye on the traffic heading downtown.

Published by New York Times on August 26, 2008.

The neighborhoods that counted the most conditions last month range from leafy Bellerose, Queens, to boisterous Inwood, Manhattan. Those with the fewest included midtown and Gramercy Park in Manhattan; Crown Heights in Brooklyn; Kingsbridge and Riverdale in the Bronx and Astoria in Queens.

Published by New York Daily News on August 24, 2008.

A government official briefed on the case told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that the list of targets included the Empire State Building, New York's Grand Central Terminal and the Statue of Liberty.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 23, 2008.

The nominations, if approved, would mean that Paterson appointees hold the three top posts at the Empire State Development Corporation.

Published by New York Times on August 23, 2008.

“Mayor Bloomberg, if he wants to run for mayor a third time, I think it’s a great idea,” Mr. Paterson said in a question-and-answer session with reporters from his office in Midtown Manhattan. “There was a time he wanted to run for president. That wouldn’t have been a bad idea, either.”

Published by New York Times on August 22, 2008.

At up to 2,000 pies a day, the small shop at 43rd and Lexington is selling 1,600 slices a day.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on August 22, 2008.

The Empire State Development Corporation, an arm of the state, recently announced it intended to give Stella D’oro a $175,000 grant to train employees and upgrade the facility. However, a spokeswoman for the corporation said, “the grant will be on hold until the company and the union can resolve matters.”

Published by Riverdale Press on August 21, 2008.

In all, the robber has struck 30 times -- seven total in Queens, 22 in Brooklyn, and one in Midtown Manhattan -- and has met success in all but two of the robberies.

Published by SI Live on August 20, 2008.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority proposes to use cars with seats that can be flipped up and locked in place to make room for more riders.

Published by New York Times on August 19, 2008.

"The pretty boy of Salsa" Ismael Miranda performs his favorite Latin songs at LQ. Filmgoers recently got a taste of Miranda's talents when he portrayed the father of icon Hector Lavoe in Marc Anthony's biopic "El Cantante." 7 p.m.; $20. 511 Lexington Ave. between 47th and 48th Sts.(212)593-7575

Published by New York Daily News on August 19, 2008.

The salaries of hundreds of thousands of state employees can now be searched through an online database set up by a private institution. The Web site, SeeThroughNY.net, is the creation of the Manhattan Institute's Empire Center for New York State Policy, and allows users to search state payroll records, contracts, and expenditures, as well as legislators' member items, commonly referred to as "pork."

Published by New York Sun on August 19, 2008.

Ken Roller, 27, of midtown, was waiting for his usual large coffee with skimmed milk when he spotted the cash sitting on a Daily News box attached to the cart.

Published by New York Daily News on August 15, 2008.

New York City has two of the world's most famous illuminated towers, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, and in recent years, it has added a few more: the Bear Stearns tower at 383 Madison Ave., One Beacon Court at 151 E. 58th St., and the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle.

Published by New York Sun on August 14, 2008.

New York City has two of the world's most famous illuminated towers, the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building, and in recent years, it has added a few more: the Bear Stearns tower at 383 Madison Ave., One Beacon Court at 151 E. 58th St., and the Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle.

Published by New York Sun on August 14, 2008.

Protesters will meet in front of the United Nations at 3 p.m.

Published by New York Daily News on August 14, 2008.

Ms. Burton has worked with DTCC since 1997, most recently as director of DTCC Risk Management. Prior to joining the company, she held positions with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Mabon Securities Corporation and Bear Stearns & Co.

Published by Riverdale Press on August 14, 2008.

On Saturday, a rally at the United Nations drew Georgians carrying signs that read: "Hands off Georgia" and "Stop Evil Russia."Protesters included members of St. Nino's Georgian Orthodox church choir, who formed a circle to sing their native songs.

Published by WNBC on August 13, 2008.

Vornado Realty Trust said Wednesday it has formed a joint venture with India's Reliance Industries to invest in shopping centers in India.

Published by Crain's New York Business on August 13, 2008.

It's grandly called Brooklyn Oenology, and its first releases of white and red wines can already be found at a range of local shops, including Blanc et Rouge in DUMBO and Morrell in Rockefeller Center. In a coup for her fledgling enterprise, Ms. Shaper's first merlot, vintage 2005, has made it onto the wine list at Gramercy Tavern.

Published by New York Sun on August 13, 2008.

Three New Yorkers are facing grand larceny charges after being accused of stealing $800,000 in free rides from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Published by SI Live on August 12, 2008.

Three New Yorkers are facing grand larceny charges after being accused of stealing $800,000 in free rides from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Published by WNBC on August 12, 2008.

During the second quarter, J.P. Morgan Chase—which in March bought the investment bank Bear Stearns & Cos.—posted a 53% drop in profit after marking down its investment portfolio, writing off more consumer loans as unpaid, and bulking up its reserves for further loan losses.

Published by Crain's New York Business on August 12, 2008.

On Saturday, a rally at the United Nations drew Georgians carrying signs that read: "Hands off Georgia" and "Stop Evil Russia."

Published by amNY.com on August 12, 2008.

Three New Yorkers are facing grand larceny charges after being accused of stealing $800,000 in free rides from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Published by amNY.com on August 12, 2008.

New York City officials say a glass panel being installed at a skyscraper under construction in midtown Manhattan has fallen more than 50 stories.

Published by amNY.com on August 12, 2008.

According to Ung, 8coupons.com boasted 60,000 unique users in July, up from 30,000 users in June, which in turn was up from around 20,000 in May. Ung wouldn’t discuss how much money her company has generated, but by the looks of things she’s doing well: She quit her day job and the company has moved from her home to a Midtown office.

Published by amNY.com on August 12, 2008.

Moises de la Renta currently resides in a spacious, one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan’s Turtle Bay. He spends his days toiling as an assistant designer at his father’s company. He’s developing his own ready-to-wear line, which will bear his initials: MDLR.

Published by The New York Observer on August 12, 2008.

The Bank of America building is a 2.1 million square foot, 54-story crystalline skyscraper located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 12, 2008.

Three New Yorkers are facing grand larceny charges after being accused of stealing $800,000 in free rides from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on August 12, 2008.

A developer’s at least three-year-old plan for a 61-story Shangri-La hotel and condo project in midtown east is expected to sail through two City Council committees on Aug. 13, paving the way for the entire Council to approve the project the following day and for development to finally begin sometime thereafter.

Published by The New York Observer on August 12, 2008.