I lived through all twelve years of Mayor Bloomberg. Here is how a kid from Medford built a fortune near $95 billion, what he did to my city, and what he is doing with the money now.
Our critic watched the collected works of Woody Allen so you would not have to, and has notes on the stammer, the clarinet, the therapist, and the rent.
A delivery van in New York City can spend more time stopped than moving. Between double-parked trucks on Midtown avenues, bridge and tunnel backups and blocks where every curb space is taken, a driver may make thirty stops in a day and cover fewer miles than a suburban technician does before lunch. Fleet management in …
A vacation can tell you whether you enjoy a destination. A property-scouting trip should help you decide whether you could build a life there. In Pedasí, Panama, that means exploring the neighborhoods, routines, and practical details that would shape your experience as a homeowner. Whether you are considering a retirement home, a seasonal retreat, or …
Moving in New York City comes with problems that most other places never deal with. Fifth-floor walk-ups with no elevator. Buildings that only allow moves between 9 am and 4 pm on weekdays. Streets where a truck cannot legally stop for more than a few minutes. Certificates of insurance that your building management demands before …
On paper, the trip looks easy. Around 215 miles, four hours on I-90 if the Cross Bronx Expressway behaves, and you are done. In practice, the distance is the simplest part. The real work happens in the six weeks before the truck ever starts its engine, and most of the stress people feel on moving …
Battery Park City’s unique land-lease structure and co-op-heavy housing stock mean legal needs here look different than in most of Manhattan. Here’s what to know before you start looking for representation.
The Financial District is packed with law offices near the courts, but finding the right attorney takes more than a search for ‘best.’ Here’s how to navigate it.
A practical guide to finding and vetting a lawyer in Two Bridges, Manhattan, covering what to look for, common legal needs in the area, and where to search.
A practical guide to finding the right lawyer in the Lower East Side, covering common legal needs in the neighborhood, where to search, and what to avoid.