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7 Things Wildly Successful People Do Before 7:30 a.m.

Successful people come from all walks of life, yet they all have one thing in common: where others see impenetrable barriers, they see challenges to embrace and obstacles to overcome. Their confidence in the face of hardship is driven by their ability to let go of the negativity that holds so many otherwise sensible people back.
Obstacles do not block the path; they are the path.
This perspective helps successful people to think differently to everyone else...

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American Museum of Natural History’s $325M expansion pushes forward

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On Thursday the American Museum of Natural History filed plans for its anticipated expansion with the Landmarks Preservation Commission, marki...

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City Wants Price Floor For Midtown East Air Rights Sales, Which Churches Oppose

56d0e85f11c1a_intro_collage   Midtown East religious institutions have long lobbied for the ability to sell their air rights, but now that it’s on the table with the proposed rezoning, the organizations aren’t happy with the city’s intention to set a sales price floor.  The city wants to s...

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5 business trends that will influence your career — no matter where you work

Depending on the sort of entrepreneur, employee, freelancer, or company leader you might be, the future ahead holds varying degrees of promise and pitfalls. Some of the changes afoot are already affecting some more than others. But optimism is itself a strategic asset — as long as it's backed up by a strong grasp of the facts. With that in mind, here's a look at some of the business trends that seem most likely to impact professionals of all stripes in the years ahead. Read more

2nd Avenue Subway Finally Being Tested

Self-described "transit enthusiast" DJ Hammers was standing on the subway platform at Lexington Avenue-63rd Street on Sunday when he spotted a transit unicorn: actual, non-apparitional test cars riding along the tracks of the yes-it-will-open-in-December-maybe-we-hope-so Second Avenue Subway. "I came across some test trains passing Lexington Avenue-63rd St to test the third rail, signals, and track on the newly-built Second Avenue Subway!" Hammers wrote in describing the video he captured. ...

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Statue of Liberty Museum’s new verdant, sleek FXFOWLE design revealed

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It’s confirmed: Liberty Island is getting an addition. Set to rise right behind the Statue of Liberty, the new Statue of Liberty Museum will span 26,000-square-feet, and come with tons of outdoor space, and a rooftop terrace that offers views o...

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London the top choice for GCC real estate investors

18533398903_0f84dcd512_o Wealthy individuals in the GCC will continue investing in global real estate this year with London, New York and Singapore the top preferred investment destinations. According to a rep...

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NYC’s first citywide ferry system is officially under construction

screen_20shot_202016-09-22_20at_203-25-38_20pm-0 Construction work on the 19 vessels that will make up New York City’s first citywide ferry system has officially begun, announced Mayor Bil...

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The World Trade Center Performing Arts Center is here

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The World Trade Center Performing Arts Center has long been embraced as a concept. But for years, it was little ...

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10 Things Mentally Strong People Wont Do

Life has a way of testing your mental strength when you least expect it. The true sign of mental strength doesn’t lie in what you do; it’s what you don’t and absolutely won’t do. The greater the challenge, the more difficult it is to respond with mental fortitude. It’s hard to be mentally strong, especially when you feel stuck. The ability to break the mold and take a bold new direction requires that extra grit, daring, and spunk that only the mentally strongest people have...

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