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City unveils possible routes for the Brooklyn-Queens streetcar

November 3, 2016

When the idea for the Brooklyn-Queens Connector (BQX) was first floated at the beginning of the year, it seemed like little more than a ridiculous pipe dream. But in the months since, the De Blasio administration has thrown its weight behind the project, conducting feasibility studies and generally assuring the public (and skeptics) that the BQX is truly a viable transit option. To that end, the DOT and the NYC EDC collaborated on a 25-page rep...

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With a Busy Fall Real Estate Season Around the Corner, Housing Market is Moving Deeper into Buy Territory

October 30, 2016

Fall traditionally brings cooler temperatures and the second busiest seasons for buying and selling a home. As the summer winds down, indications are that the United States housing market as a whole is moving marginally deeper into buy territory, suggesting that, on average, the majority of housing markets around the country are in good shape and remain a sound investment. Based on numbers from the end of the second quarter, the lates...

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The 9 most haunted hotels in America

October 28, 2016

Whether it’s an elevator that consistently stops on an unwanted floor or a bathroom door that opens and closes on its own, there are plenty of unexplained phenomena plaguing America’s hotels. For some, the thought of sleeping with ghosts is enough to send them packing, but for others, it’s an invitation. Just in time for Halloween, we’ve searched high and low to bring you the creepiest, spookiest, and scariest hotels from across the United ...

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Second Avenue Subway signs are almost here

October 27, 2016

There are just two months left until the end of 2016, which also means there are two months left for the MTA to get its you-know-what together and start operating the Second Avenue Subway. MTA and public officials (including Representative Carolyn Maloney, who just this week gave the agency an A+ rating for doing an “awesome job” in pushing construction along) are sticking to the December deadline for service to begin on the line, even as the th...

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Starbucks plans to open a lot more of their fancy “Reserve” cafes

October 21, 2016

The coolest new coffee shop in town may very well be … Starbucks? That’s what the brand is hoping. CEO Howard Schultz announced today that Starbucks is planning to open 1,000 more of their upscale “Reserve” coffee bars by the end of next year. This shift in their focus comes because Starbucks wants to compete with competitors like Blue Bottle and Think Coffee, which offer higher quality coffee for discerning hipster buyers. Star...

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Hottest Rental Market To Buy Into In California

October 20, 2016

California has a ton of hot markets from top to bottom. There is plenty to choose from for any real estate investor looking to snatch up valuable properties to rent out for top dollar. Regardless of precisely what you’re looking for, the Golden State certainly offers plenty. What real estate investors should be focusing on are markets with a common denominator: upward growth. Luckily, there are plenty of centers across the state that have been on t...

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

October 19, 2016

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 ev...

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

October 18, 2016

  On Thursday the American Museum of Natural History filed plans for its anticipated expansion with the Landmarks Preservation Commission, marking the project’s first major advance since it was first revealed in November, the Wall Street Journal reports. The filing came with a few surprises, namely a change in its footprint that would allow the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation to take up less space in the su...

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

October 14, 2016

  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 set a floor—which would be adjusted every five years, unless a property owner funds a new appraisal and brings it to the city—because it could gain as much as 40% of a sa...

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

October 13, 2016

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 stri...

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