Over the past two years, $20 million has gone missing from the Manhattan blocks between East 61st and East 80th streets, from Central Park to the East River. The money wasn’t lost in the stock market or spent on an East Hampton cottage or one of Damien Hirst’s dead sharks—it was donated to politicians running for office.

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

We decided to meet at a pool at an intermediate location, but we couldn’t agree on which one. Should we head to Asser Levy in Kips Bay? John Jay at 77th and York? Perhaps the Metropolitan indoor pool in Williamsburg would be a nice change of pace.

Published by New York Times on August 2, 2008.

Many buyers still prioritize the 10021 - what with its long history of being home to the richest of the rich. But times change; TriBeCa prices are the highest in the city, and now 10021 isn't even the priciest ZIP above 14th Street.

Published by New York Post on May 11, 2008.

Citing an increase in population and new addresses, the U.S. Postal Service last July fractured Manhattan's most famous ZIP code, 10021, into three parts, banishing denizens of the northern and southern sections into the new, no-name 10075 and 10065.

Published by Crain's New York Business on April 20, 2008.

Three weeks ago, the letters and signatures were presented to the Street Life Committee of Community Board 8 before an impassioned crowd of about 50 residents of the neighborhood.

Published by New York Times on March 22, 2008.

Roosevelt Islanders recently held a symbolic vote to get residents on the state agency that runs the island.

Published by New York Times on February 24, 2008.

“I wanted the opportunity to have a say in our future,” Mr. Sokoloff said during a smoking break outside the Trellis, a diner and bar on Main Street, the primary thoroughfare on Roosevelt Island. “I wanted to vote for the people who make all the decisions in our lives.”

Published by New York Times on February 24, 2008.

Roosevelt Islanders recently held a symbolic vote to get residents on the state agency that runs the island.

Published by New York Times on February 24, 2008.

Cops grabbed the suspect – who has a long history of mental illness – about midnight and hauled him to the 19th Precinct stationhouse in Manhattan for questioning, the sources said.

Published by New York Daily News on February 16, 2008.

As part of a new experiment, Roosevelt Island residents on Tuesday will vote to designate six nominees to the state corporation that runs the area, and Governor Spitzer will then choose whether to appoint any of the nominees. Previously, the governor has had complete control over the appointments, leading to friction with some in the community.

Published by New York Sun on February 1, 2008.

Mr. Levine came to Lenox Hill for orthopedic surgery after he tore three tendons in his right shoulder in an onstage fall on March 1. The stakes were high: If the shoulder did not heal properly, Mr. Levine would not be able to return to conducting at the Metropolitan Opera House or Boston's Symphony Hall.

Published by New York Sun on November 9, 2006.