December 2011
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NYTimes: Why Building Blogs Are District Boosters
When Lori Ordover was hired to market a condominium building at 20 Pine Street in the Financial District, she immediately set up a blog about the neighborhood. Sure, she’s eager to point out the Armani/Casa interiors, the 60-foot-long limestone pool and the Turkish steam bath at 20 Pine. But in her opinion the mammoth nearby 24-hour Duane Reade that sells sushi and salon haircuts is a selling...
Dec 16th
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Dec 14th
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Downtown Decadence, Dessert-Style
Black Bottom Cheesecake Cupcake. Now Do We Have Your Attention? Who needs professional training? Crumbs co-owner Mia Bauer has had a lifelong passion for baking, constantly creating new recipes and flavors and taste-testing in the kitchen. Of course, what she calls a “ferocious sweet tooth” comes in handy too!            Crumbs now has more than 35 locations across the country, including right...
Dec 6th
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FiDi 'Light the Night'
Following tomorrow’s NYSE’s tree lighting at 4pm, businesses around the neighborhood will be hosting events & specials for “Light the Night” in the Financial District!  California Wine Merchants, Bobby Van’s Steakhouse and Grill - Broad St., Downtown Cellars, La Maison du Chocolat and Tiffany & Co. are just a few of the amazing participants this year.        ...
Dec 5th
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Downtown Milestones: The Evolution of NY's...
A BIG thank you to everyone who came out to Tuesday night’s event, especially Stephanie Jennings (Alliance for Downtown New York), Julie Shapiro (DNA.info) and Joyce Gold.  It was a pleasure hosting everyone!       Caleb Hartzler, Lori Ordover, Stephanie Jennings, Joyce Gold, Julie Shapiro, Deborah DeMaria                                          John Davies Delmar and Manuel Vargas ...
Dec 2nd