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May 23rd, 2013, 09:12 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread 175 Greenwich Street - Proposed WTC Tower # 3 - by Richard Rogers in New York Skyscrapers and Architecture

I'm not a huge fan of 3 WTC. It's nothing special since the bracing was removed. I don't care if it's on hold. Maybe, with some luck, Larry can...

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May 23rd, 2013, 04:36 PM

infoshare replied to a thread Internet sales tax. IMHO, a good thing. in News and Politics

Good article: Internet tax compliance and collection is not 'necessarily' a complex and bourdonsome process for on-line retailers....

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May 22nd, 2013, 09:28 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread Holland Tunnel in New York City Guide For New Yorkers

They should separate the outer perimeter of the park from the roadway with a thick, double row of trees.

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May 22nd, 2013, 09:15 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread NYC Mayoral Race 2013 in New York City Guide For New Yorkers

I wish that Steve Ross or John Thain would run. NY needs another businessman, not someone like Quinn who thinks that the City's primary function is...

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May 22nd, 2013, 09:10 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread NYC Mayoral Race 2013 in New York City Guide For New Yorkers

How about this one: "New York is a tough city, and a tough city needs a Weiner with balls!"

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May 22nd, 2013, 08:16 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread Superior Ink Condominiums - 469 West Street - by Robert A. M. Stern in New York Real Estate

I agree.

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May 22nd, 2013, 05:19 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread The Landmarks Preservation Commission in New York Skyscrapers and Architecture

This ugly brick thing seen on the right hand corner. It's about 7 stories and has a falafel place, pizza place, news stand, etc. at the base.

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May 22nd, 2013, 05:03 PM

infoshare replied to a thread Explosions at Boston Marathon in News and Politics

AS an aside: another 'knife wielding terrorist' - story here....

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May 22nd, 2013, 02:12 PM

Tectonic replied to a thread 175 Greenwich Street - Proposed WTC Tower # 3 - by Richard Rogers in New York Skyscrapers and Architecture

^ thanks, I was wondering if that would happen next.

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May 22nd, 2013, 01:42 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread The Landmarks Preservation Commission in New York Skyscrapers and Architecture

That's great news. However, they tenement next door should be razed. It's an eyesore that detracts from Union Square.

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May 21st, 2013, 09:50 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread 33 Beekman Street - Pace University Dorm - Gene Kaufman in New York Real Estate

That's true.

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May 21st, 2013, 11:51 AM

londonlawyer replied to a thread High Line Area Development in New York Real Estate

According to today's WSJ, the gas station at 10th and 24th will be redeveloped. It's "Schvo-time"! P.S.: I wonder why the media gives that putz...

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May 19th, 2013, 09:30 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread Turning Lower Manhattan Into Parkland in New York City Guide For New Yorkers

Thanks, Lofter. It looks nice.

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May 19th, 2013, 09:25 PM

londonlawyer replied to a thread Eastern Parkway Reconstruction in New York City Guide For New Yorkers

This is great news. I hope that our next mayor is committed to aesthetics like Bloomberg is. I remember Schumer stated that the Hudson Blvd...

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May 19th, 2013, 11:03 AM

infoshare replied to a thread Bullying, Homophobia, and Child Suicide. in News and Politics

As someone who recently had a 'gun put to my face' in a similar 'surprise/unprovoked' attack, this story is all the more infuriating to me: luckily I...

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May 19th, 2013, 10:15 AM

infoshare replied to a thread High Line Area Development in New York Real Estate

True. An interesting added observation to that fact is that the AEC (that swoopy, curvy, glass) building is also beautiful as a work of...

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May 19th, 2013, 09:00 AM

infoshare replied to a thread High Line Area Development in New York Real Estate

Yes, 508 W24th Street is 'looks' lovely. This building clearly crosses the line between something that is merely a 'shelter structure' and...

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May 18th, 2013, 06:10 PM

Tectonic replied to a thread High Line Area Development in New York Real Estate

Oh no, not one of these again. 1950s.

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May 18th, 2013, 01:09 PM

infoshare replied to a thread WTC Tower One - by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in New York Skyscrapers and Architecture

Thanks NYB, enjoyable as always. I was particularly interested in seeing that you captured in your video (at about 3/4 in) a group of my kayak...

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May 18th, 2013, 10:40 AM

infoshare replied to a thread Internet sales tax. IMHO, a good thing. in News and Politics

Thanks for that video Nexis4. That small shop owner featured in the story, the one who does not think this tax is a good idea, is an exception to the...

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May 18th, 2013, 09:47 AM

londonlawyer replied to a thread Turning Lower Manhattan Into Parkland in New York City Guide For New Yorkers

Is that on the Centre St side? I walked by there the other day and missed it. PS: that tower urgently needs a new facade.

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May 17th, 2013, 02:17 PM

Tectonic replied to a thread 33 Beekman Street - Pace University Dorm - Gene Kaufman in New York Real Estate

This could be ok, depending on the how the finished material turns out. It is a dorm after all :(

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