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Downtown Express photo by Milo Hess
Rocking Rocky Park
Chuck Brown and his Soul Searchers had the Rockefeller Park crowd grooving and moving last week.
Keeping Lady Liberty in the family business
By Julie Shapiro
The Statue of Liberty is in Brad Hill’s blood.
Gateway rent talks like ‘Whac-A-Mole,’ authority says
By Julie Shapiro
The agreement to extend rent-stabilization at Gateway Plaza has hit a series of roadblocks, which could leave the building without a deal when the previous rent-stabilization agreement expires next week.
9/11 health bill in Senate
A new bill in the U.S. Senate would reopen the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund and provide long-term care and monitoring to those who are sick from their exposure to toxins on 9/11.
Preservationists say 1 out of 3 ain’t bad on Greenwich
By Julie Shapiro
A building that has stood at the corner of Rector and Greenwich Sts. for more than 200 years won landmark status from the city this week, but two of its neighbors will stay unprotected.
Teacher moving to new challenges with her graduating class
By Jared T. Miller
As each fifth grade student approached the microphone during P.S. 150’s graduation ceremonies last Friday, they each had their own favorite memories to share and teachers to thank. But one name was mentioned fondly, again and again: Marina Templeton.
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Stringer takes power away from Leichter
By Lincoln Anderson
“Not happy” at all that an appointee of his on the Hudson River Park Trust led the state-city authority’s surprise move to seek a longer lease for Pier 40, Borough President Scott Stringer responded strongly during the past week — both with words and action.
Duetsche investigation finds many more to blame
By Julie Shapiro
The Fire Dept. disciplined seven officers Wednesday for their failures before the fatal 2007 fire at the former Deutsche Bank building.
Trucks, but no fire at 60 Hudson
The street W. Thames may get a bridge to cross
Minorities getting their fill of leadership skills at CUP
By Chelsea-Lyn Rudder
Downtown’s Council of Urban Professionals sees itself as the N.A.A.C.P. or the National Urban League for the new millennium.
Claremont’s high school deal on Church looks to be over
By Julie Shapiro
Claremont Prep appears likely to back out of its lease at 100 Church St.
Action-packed last weekend for many Downtowners
The Crawfords beat the Wolves 4-1 Tuesday in the Downtown Little League Majors championship, concluding the second part of a tight game that began several days earlier. |
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Vocal coach valued by the talented, profane, slightly insane
BY TRAV S.D.
Chelsea-based Maier envisions long life of cheering & chiding.
‘Unique and specific’ films bring focus to Mexican culture
BY STEVEN SNYDER
Sweeping epic, horror, family fare & a pop icon on the plate
Koch on Film
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Truly, deeply mad — or merely performing?
BY ELENA MANCINI
Surreal life and work leave many questions unanswered.
Out with the Ragu, in with the Mambo Mouth
BY JERRY TALLMER
Historic, hard-to-kill theater renovates, rises again.
Will it Rock-n-Roll away with a Tony?
BY SCOTT HARRAH
Flashy but thematically hollow
jukebox musical amuses.
When reality meets fantasy
BY STEPHANIE BUHMANN
Audubon denizens: awaiting Apocalypse or regeneration? |
