Crain's New York Business articles from August 2008

Crain's New York Business archives from August 2008

SHOULD EMPLOYEES BE EXPECTED TO CHECK E-MAIL AFTER HOURS? CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(Viewpoint)
August 4, 2008... Number of respondents: 373 Date of poll: July 30 29% If employers want workers to check e-mail, they should reimburse them for the time involved 28% Employees must be willing to be available from home, at least in emergencies;...

Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)(New York Power Authority)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Byline: damian ghigliotty WANTED: Chief Executive Organization New York Power Authority JOB DESCRIPTION Supervise and manage the business affairs of the NYPA, which operates 18 generating facilities and more than 1,400...

Best of Bob Lape.(Business Lives)
August 4, 2008... Restaurants that offer al fresco dining during the hot months: Monteverde at Oldstone Manor 4 stars www.monteverderestaurant.com 28 Bear Mountain Bridge Road (Route 6), Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. (914) 739-5000. Chef Neil Ferguson...

Retailers play the top card; Cater to stylish, cost-conscious buyers as school season starts.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Adrianne Pasquarelli To get on top in the tough economy during this back-to-school season, New York's apparel retailers are depending on, well, tops. With skinny jeans and plaid skirts a holdover trend, consumers are expected to...

Luxury at a high price; Pierre will charge $1,000 a night to recoup investment.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: joyce hanson The pierre hotel, the grande dame overlooking Central Park, is undergoing a massive face-lift. Unfortunately, the operation to restore the dowager's beauty is costing a lot more money and taking much longer than...

CBS aims for digital success with CNET; Counts on Web operations to offset ad downturn at TV and radio units.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Amanda Fung With its eye on the future, CBS Corp. is betting on CNET to lead its digital efforts. CBS closed on its $1.8 billion acquisition of the network of technology news and video-game sites last month, finally declaring its...

Whitney houses for sale; Museum to use money from 5 properties for building downtown.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Theresa Agovino The whitney museum of American Art is looking to sell five townhouses next to its location on Madison Avenue that were slated to be part of its controversial proposal, now defunct, to expand on the Upper East Side....

The Weeks Ahead.(Business Lives)(Calendar)
August 4, 2008... Byline: sarah studley This Week's Events August 5, 19 Manhattan Review holds workshop on M.B.A. admissions. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Graybar Building, 420 Lexington Ave., suite 2310. Free. (212) 997-1660 or office@manrev.com. ...

At Deadline.(Late News)
August 4, 2008... Some of New York's best-known restaurateurs--and The Donald--are preparing bids to take over the space occupied by Tavern on the Green, the city's top-grossing restaurant. The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, which officially...

WEEK IN REVIEW: KKR skipping IPO to go public.(Briefs)
August 4, 2008... Byline: from staff reports and bloomberg news reports Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. confirmed plans to go public on the New York Stock Exchange through a takeover of its Amsterdam-listed investment fund, KKR Private...

TIPS TO KEEP A COOL HEAD.(Business Lives)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Byline: penny donnenfeld, psychologist To keep an argument from getting too heated, do something that removes you from the immediate situation and gives some extra perspective. Drink a glass of water or wash your face to cool down. Never...

Tony seafood firm files Ch. 11; Labor action cripples Wild Edibles; others in industry under pressure as well.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Lisa Fickenscher One of new york's best-known seafood purveyors has filed for bankruptcy, done in by a bitter labor dispute that is one of a growing number of such confrontations affecting local restaurants and food sellers. ...

In volatile week, Big Blue ranks as island of stability once again.(In the Markets)
August 4, 2008... For an old company, IBM is awfully good at growing. The last time its quarterly earnings failed to rise at a two-digit pace was a year and a half ago. The last time profits actually dipped was in 2002. Growth is strongest in emerging markets....

New $tadium widens lead in $tandings; Yankees' revenues to double; pity the poor Red Sox.(Business of Sports Report)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Aaron Elstein in 1973, George Steinbrenner paid $10 million to buy the New York Yankees, a team now worth $1.3 billion, according to Forbes. His heirs have a chance to coin money much faster once the team moves into its new stadium...

The Insider.(Briefs)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Erik Engquist and Matthew Sollars Union swings into gear to block big box The newest front in unions' war against big-box stores is about to erupt in Brooklyn. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500, which...

Guggenheim Foundation growing; Museum's parent expands space at Hudson Square headquarters.(Real Estate)
August 4, 2008... The solomon r. Guggenheim Foundation is expanding at 345 Hudson St., bringing its total occupancy in the building, between King and Charlton streets, to 63,000 square feet. The foundation already has the entire 12th floor and signed an...

Getty's go-getter.(Business Lives)(Mike Lawrie of Getty Images Inc.)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Byline: amanda wheat Mike Lawrie, 26, came to New York City from Ohio four years ago as a bike messenger. Today, as the field photo editor for Getty Images, Mr. Lawrie is a different kind of courier. He is the link between the photographer...

LETTERS: Why the city needs a Wal-Mart.(Viewpoint)
August 4, 2008... Store would fill grocery gap stuart appelbaum's July 28 letter, "City doesn't need Wal-Martization,'' requires a response. New York City residents need Wal-Mart more than ever. Gas prices are well over $4 per gallon, inflation is on...

Artist's estate inspires eatery; Olana offers visually appealing, great- tasting American food; drippy water service.(Business Lives)(Restaurant review)
August 4, 2008... Chef albert Di Meglio, born and raised on Staten Island, brings a world of experience, passion and artistry to Olana, his new restaurant on Madison Avenue. Chef Di Meglio's work with food at home dates from age 2. His career chart cites...

Giants victors, awaiting the spoils; Being champs OK, but stadium is key to higher revenues.(Business of Sports Report)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Hilary Potkewitz They may be the National Football League champs, but the New York Giants barely make the league's list of 10 wealthiest teams. Valued at roughly $970 million, the team is No. 8, far behind the Dallas Cowboys...

Good Paterson, Bad Paterson.(Viewpoint)(David Paterson)(Viewpoint essay)
August 4, 2008... The drama playing out in albany over the state's growing budget crisis presents voters with an intriguing political question. How should they evaluate a politician who says all the right things and tries to do the right thing, but who has very...

New York, New York.(Briefs)
August 4, 2008... FT sharing wealth stateside The Financial Times will bring its new high-end magazine, FT Wealth, to the United States in September, according to an insider. The London-based newspaper introduced the glossy quarterly, which targets the...

Correction.(Corrections)(Correction notice)
August 4, 2008... The phone number for The Waverly Inn & Garden is (212) 243-7900. The number was incorrect in the July 28 "Table Talk'' review.

Developer's rooftop rink a cool addition for Queens; City Ice Pavilion to open in October; marketing efforts reach into Manhattan.(Neighborhood Journal)
August 4, 2008... Frost will come early this year to Long Island City, Queens. The owners of a three-story building there have begun work on a dome-enclosed ice rink that they hope to open by October. The rooftop rink will be called the City Ice Pavilion. Built...

New musicals for Broadway; Production company has three shows in development; investors sign on.(Neighborhood Journal)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar Broadway is about to get an infusion of large-scale musicals. Theater producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza have formed a company to develop and produce new musicals for Broadway, the road and...

Christie's bids on design; Auction house offers furniture, other objects; prices lower than for paintings.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar Christie's is launching an auction dedicated exclusively to works by contemporary designers. The sale, which will take place Sept. 8, will include furniture and other objects by some of the most important...

Medco Health's shares perfect recession antidote; Pharmacy benefits manager uses leverage to help clients cut costs.(In the Markets)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Theresa Agovino For the makers of blockbuster drugs, these are hard times. Faced with patent expirations and pricing pressures, their stocks have swooned. Happily, Medco Health Solutions is one health care stock that is living...

Working the hotel room; Union's new political director uses people skills, sense of justice to promote agenda.(Business Lives)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Lisa Fickenscher After neal kwatra arrived in New York several months ago to take a job with the hotel union, it didn't take him long to get chummy with the power brokers in city politics. At a party of labor movement leaders,...

FREE TRIALS OF ONLINE NEWSLETTERS.(News)
August 4, 2008... Crain's offers readers free two-week trial subscriptions to its daily online newsletters, Crain's Health Pulse and The Crain's Insider. Pulse deals with the business of health care. An annual subscription is $319. The Crain's Insider...

Season of the spat; Tempers flare as temperatures rise in summer.(Business Lives)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Samantha Marshall If there's one thing Yandouba and Daniel Monahan can agree on, it's this: Nothing beats a brisk hike up the hills of the Hudson Valley on a bright July day. But the moment the pair sets foot on the trail, the...

Mets' new base completes return to respectability; Revenue expected to rise 30% with Citi Field; faithful fans could be priced out.(Business of Sports Report)(New York Mets)(Philadelphia Phillies )
August 4, 2008... Byline: Daniel Massey The talk in a front-row loge box at a recent Mets game against the Philadelphia Phillies wasn't about the battle for first place between the two teams. Instead, fans in the choice location behind the plate conversed...

So many ways to cut state budget.(Viewpoint)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Alair Townsend New york state, New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority are heading into a fiscal tsunami that will leave them awash in red ink. It's ugly and getting uglier. In Albany, Gov. David Paterson is...

2008 Watch.(Briefs)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... It will take the addition of just one Democratic state senator to oust Republicans from their sole remaining stronghold in New York. Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith (below) is so confident about the prospects that he's willing to name the...

Paterson Watch.(Briefs)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Political consultants have some advice for Gov. David Paterson, whose efforts to force the Legislature to deal with the state's budget crisis have been mostly ineffective. Bill Cunningham says the governor should lead by example and...

outdoor Dining is a breeze.(Business Lives)
August 4, 2008... enjoy the summer sun and have a burger at Wollensky's Grill on East 49th Street, or for a more formal meeting, reserve a table on the terrace at Jean Georges, which overlooks Central Park and has a fixed lunch price of $24. For larger parties,...

Kafka meets john Belushi.(Small Business)
August 4, 2008... Transcripts like this one from a 2004 hearing before Administrative Law Judge Frederick Joseph, which reads like a Saturday Night Live skit, helped push through Environmental Control Board reforms, including a translation service. Vendor Munnu...

$133 billion humble pie; Tracking Wall Street's meltdown.(News)
August 4, 2008... Byline: aaron elstein The bad numbers keep piling up. When Merrill Lynch & Co. sold most of its portfolio of collateralized debt obligations last week in a fire sale, it was forced to take another $5.7 billion in write-downs and raise $8.5...

Executive Moves.(Business Lives)
August 4, 2008... Byline: sarah studley Accounting & Consulting BDO Seidman: Michael Burke, 37, was promoted to partner from senior manager. Irina Gershengoren, 30, was promoted to partner from senior manager. Cornerstone Accounting Group:...

Law to streamline 'kangaroo court'; Owners have lost thousands fighting ECB violation notices over the years.(Small Business)(Environmental Control Board,)
August 4, 2008... Byline: Fran Hawthorne To fight a summons for having his vending cart too close to a crosswalk, Cheikh Fall had to shut down for an entire day last November. He waited several hours at the NYC Environmental Control Board, but the issuing...

Best of Bob Lape.(Business Lives)(Restaurant review)
August 11, 2008... More recently reviewed spots that will add spice to your life: Bengal Tiger 3 stars www.bengaltiger1.com 144 East Post Road (between Court Street and Mamaroneck Avenue), White Plains. (914) 948-5191. Simson Kalathara's 33-year...

2008 AWARD WINNERS.(Small Business Report)(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Everyone knows that entrepreneurs must be willing to take risks. Crain's Small Business Award winners this year have another vital quality: fortitude. They found ways to keep their firms going in the face of trials that included a four-year...

Sporting reader sends a mom to China; Crain's story helps Olympian's mother do the long jump.(News)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Amanda Wheat When 23-year-old Olympic athlete Taraje Williams-Murray, a Bronx native, competes in the judo competition in Beijing this week, his biggest cheerleader will be on hand to support him. As of a few weeks ago, that wasn't...

NOT SO FAST ...(Business Lives)(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Travelers to the Olympic Games in Beijing can't even get off the ground without a tourist visa. Unlike those attending the last Summer Olympics in Athens, where Americans could enter and leave the country unannounced, travelers to this...

BROADWAY BABIES.(News)
August 11, 2008... The fall Broadway lineup includes some epic new musicals and star-studded plays. The first major opening is A Tale of Two Cities, a musical based on Charles Dickens' novel. Previews begin Aug. 19, and the show opens on Sept. 18. But a...

Firms gear up for costly shipping; Hire logistics experts, use own trucks to cope with fuel prices.(Small Business Report)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Joyce Hanson Ben barber has been manufacturing fancy linens in Brooklyn since 1974, but this year he has started to see his suppliers adding a new line item to their bills: fuel surcharges that have raised his ground shipping costs...

KEEPING SCORE.(Business Lives)
August 11, 2008... Number of airlines that fly nonstop from New York to Beijing 4 Duration of flight 14.5 hours Number of events in Summer Olympics 302

New York, New York.(Briefs)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Valerie Block Law firm Trumps up charges Donald trump's company will be featured in a new a reality show of sorts, but he certainly won't judge the proceedings. On Aug. 27, the firm will face off against a tenant over a rent...

Who needs Broadway? More shows opt out of runs here, head straight for the road.(News)
August 11, 2008... Byline: MIRIAM KREININ SOUCCAR New yorkers who were waiting to see Melissa Gilbert's heralded comeback in the popular new musical Little House on the Prairie will have to book a flight to catch her performance. The producers of the...

MInding your manners.(Business Lives)
August 11, 2008... practicing business etiquette is crucial in professional situations. Always wait until the end of a meal to exchange business cards. Order the same number of dishes as your guest, and never ask to split an entree or dessert. Make sure the coat...

School bells to ring on lower B'way; City carves space at Sports Museum building to house high school in '09.(Real Estate)
August 11, 2008... The city School Construction Authority has reached an agreement to lease 136,500 square feet at 26 Broadway, between Beaver Street and Exchange Place. The deal comes at a time when there are a growing number of large blocks of space on the...

LETTERS: Readers reject airlines' pillow talk.(Viewpoint)
August 11, 2008... It would be better for airlines to simply raise the fares. (See Crain's Online Poll, Page 11.) All this nickel-and-diming is aggravating, to say the least. The checked-baggage fees are especially irksome, if not discriminatory, to elderly women...

Economic omens: 1987, the sequel?(Viewpoint)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Greg David In 1988, the most influential real estate landlord in the city, Lew Rudin, called up then-Publisher Alair Townsend in a foul mood. "What is Crain's trying to do,'' he complained, "talk New York into a recession?'' A few...

The value of common stocks.(Viewpoint)
August 11, 2008... State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli wants the authority to increase the percentage of the state pension fund that is allowed to be invested in private equity deals, hedge funds and real estate from the current 25%. He argues that the returns from...

The Insider.(Briefs)
August 11, 2008... Byline: erik engquist and matthew sollars Gas prices drive commuters to switch Commuters who are abandoning their cars are boosting virtually every form of mass transit, with the biggest increases seen on express buses and ferries. ...

MANUFACTURER FINDS FORTUNE IN ASIAN FOOD; Sales in ethnic, mainstream grocery stores propel firm.(Small Business Report)
August 11, 2008... Byline: cara s. trager Being an entrepreneur in the food industry means having the confidence to trust your own instincts--right down to your taste buds. As chief executive of TMI Food Group Inc., an Asian food manufacturer, Terry Tang...

DESIGNER SCALES UP TO BE NATIONAL BRAND; Turning a company inside-out for Target.(Small Business Report)(Christiane Lemieux of DwellStudio )
August 11, 2008... Byline: tina traster Ten p.m. often finds Christiane Lemieux bent over a drafting table in her SoHo office, toward the end of another 15-hour day. The owner of design firm DwellStudio launched a housewares and baby collection at Target in...

Kosher superstore coming to Brooklyn; Arrival of Pomegranate could prompt battle with other Midwood markets.(New Supermarkets)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Joyce Hanson A brooklyn-based independent grocer is opening a store in Midwood that emulates Whole Foods--with a kosher twist. Pomegranate occupies an entire block on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue L. The 20,000-square-foot...

Whole Foods has appetite for Big Apple; Company leases Upper East Side location; will be 8th store in city.(New Supermarkets)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Adrianne Pasquarelli The recession may be taking a bite about of Whole Foods elsewhere in the country, but New York remains the apple of the company's eye. The Austin-based company just signed a lease for its first Upper East...

Chinese bank wins nod for NY branch; Other banks based in China expected to open here soon; a sign of maturity.(New Supermarkets)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Samantha Marshall After a 15-year delay, the Federal Reserve last week gave the green light to China's biggest lender, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, to open a branch in Manhattan. The approval is likely to mark the...

Starwich out of bread; Sandwich shop files for Chapter 11 in stunning reversal.(News)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Daniel Massey Starwich, the pricey sandwich shop that just two years ago had visions of making pulled duck and pomegranate-glazed chicken staples of New Yorkers' diets, has filed for protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of...

Web becomes vehicle to create best-sellers; Blogs and podcasts replace traditional marketing.(News)(The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder )
August 11, 2008... Byline: MATTHEW FLAMM After it was published in may, The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder received no mainstream coverage. Maybe the media avoided the nonfiction title because of its controversial stance, or they figured people had...

Theater eatery nails Nawlins; Bourbon Street features Cajun-Creole food, including gator; servers are forgetful.(Bourbon Street Bar and Grille)(Restaurant review)
August 11, 2008... A stuffed alligator crowns the busy bar in the atmospheric new Bourbon Street Bar and Grille on New York's Restaurant Row. There is alligator on many plates, too--Buffalo alligator. The toothsome gator is but one entertaining item amid the...

2008 Watch.(Briefs)(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, a 32-year Albany veteran, unveiled a campaign Web site last month that drew praise even from his opponents. The highlight was a Google map showing all of the projects Mr. Silver has brought to his district. But...

Banks' silver lining; Interest income soars with lending to finance bonds, bets against banks.(News)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Aaron Elstein Last month, Citigroup Inc. reported its third consecutive quarterly disaster, writing down $7 billion in mortgage-related securities and booking a $2.5 billion loss. It could have been far worse. Underneath all...

Favre's Financial Stats.(News)
August 11, 2008... the new york jets' unexpected acquisition of legendary quarterback Brett Favre will boost the team's prospects on the balance sheet as well as on the field.

At Deadline.(Late News)
August 11, 2008... Hefty rent increases will keep Walt Disney Co. from renewing its lease for the World of Disney store at 711 Fifth Ave. when it expires in 2010. The entertainment giant notified the store's 220 employees late last week that it will leave the...

What does a layoff cost?(Small Business Report)
August 11, 2008... Severance packages vary a lot by industry. Two weeks' pay is the minimum. Six to eight weeks' pay is more generous. If a worker has a contract, you may be able to negotiate its end by offering a cash payment, a relocation package or...

Is JetBlue wise to start charging $7 for a pillow and blanket? CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(Viewpoint)
August 11, 2008... 878 VOTES Date of poll: Aug. 4 5% Yes. Given the price of jet fuel, airlines need to cut costs and raise revenues wherever they can 23% Yes. Most people don't use them, and those who really want them aren't going to mind paying...

Macy's takes on the look of a turkey as both sales and margins contract.(In the Markets)(Financial report)(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Profits at Macy's have fallen in three of the past four quarters, and the company is likely to make it four out of five this week. It is expected to post a 34% earnings dip, triggered by an ongoing shrinkage in same-store sales and margins as...

NOT RALPH KRAMDEN'S BOWLING ALLEY; Mojito-swilling hipsters take over the lanes.(Small Business Report)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Tina Traster Acting on little more than a hunch that bowling would always have a place in American pop culture, Tom Shannon bought Bowlmor Lanes for $1.4 million when it was on the verge of closing in 1997. Injecting the tired...

PRODUCTION FIRM MELDS WHIMSY, DISCIPLINE; Approach includes `flight plan' of daily goals for creative staff.(Small Business Report)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Steve Garmhausen Every day, 840,000 preschoolers watch a show on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. starring an operatic guinea pig, turtle and duckling who leave their little red schoolhouse to rescue baby animals. Those pint-size viewers...

CATERER ADDS SPICE AT STADIUM, BIG EVENTS; Networking skills, attention to detail, authenticity win clients.(Small Business Report)
August 11, 2008... Byline: cara s. trager Like many successful entrepreneurs, Daniel Garcia got his start when his boss reneged on a promise to make him a partner. "I grabbed my Rolodex and resigned,'' says Mr. Garcia, chief executive of Salsa Caterers &...

Dermatologist erasing the past on Fifth Avenue; Divorced doctor giving severely dated co-op a makeover and new spirit.(Business Lives)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Alix Strauss Dr. neil sadick lives with ghosts. The renowned dermatologist, who Botoxes and de-blemishes Manhattan's elite, has been stuck with the musty old furnishings of the couple who sold him his co-op apartment on Fifth...

Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Byline: damian ghigliotty WANTED: Chief architect-vice President company Ammann & Whitney JOB DESCRIPTION Supervise the engineering and architectural firm's 30 designers and architects; report directly to Chief Executive Nick...

Olympic journeys; Fans jump hurdles to attend Beijing games.(Business Lives)
August 11, 2008... Byline: HILARY POTKEWITZ Elliot meena tried not to think too much about it before forking over his first-ever Christmas bonus to Delta Air Lines for a flight to Beijing. "I'd never spent $1,500 on anything in my life,'' says the...

Good sport.(Business Lives)(Brief article)
August 11, 2008... Byline: sarah studley Ken Munoz, 57, is all about sports. As one of four partners at SCP Worldwide, he seeks out and negotiates deals with sports and entertainment properties. Moving up After graduating from New York University's law...

Ear for digital music deals; Exec will lead Warner Music to next level as industry struggles, album sales fall.(Business Lives)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Samantha Marshall With an m.b.a. degree from the Wharton School, a young family in the suburbs, and preppy, boy-next-door looks, Stephen Bryan doesn't exactly fit the mold of a typical music executive. Clean-cut and...

Executive Moves.(Business Lives)
August 11, 2008... Byline: sarah studley Accounting & Consulting AlixPartners: Mercedes Arango, 39, joined as director. She was formerly a director at Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. James Quallen, 33, joined as director. He had been partner at...

Realism and tact ease layoffs; Preparation can save a business; empathy helps both former and remaining staff.(Small Business Report)(Peter Byrnes of Ligh Studio Inc.)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Tina Traster After sept. 11, work dried up for L[pounds sterling]gh Studio Inc., a graphic arts firm that handles several financial clients. But Peter Byrnes, president of the Brooklyn company, didn't have the heart to lay off...

High abortion rate worries NY experts; Higher cost and health complications lead to concerns.(News)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Gale Scott In most of the United States, 24 abortions are carried out for every 100 live births. In New York, 72 abortions occur for every 100 live births. The continuing boom in abortions--90,157 were performed in the city in...

Big blocks of space go begging; Empty buildings also increasing as demand falls; pressure on prices.(News)
August 11, 2008... Byline: Theresa Agovino Last tuesday, nearly 70 brokers gathered in the new marketing center for 120 Park Ave. to hear about the building's virtues. While the brokers sat munching omelets and muffins they were told about the premier...

Farmers' market sprouts in the Bronx.(Neighborhood Journal)
August 11, 2008... Local hospitals help Norwood section get fresh produce The bronx is greening. The borough, infamously short on supermarkets, landed its 20th outdoor produce market last month. Open every Wednesday, the Norwood neighborhood market is at...

The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
August 11, 2008... Byline: heather holland and sarah studley This Week's Events August 13 Workshop in Business Opportunities holds forum on importing/exporting. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Edwin Gould Foundation, 55 Exchange Place, sixth-floor conference...

WEEK IN REVIEW: JetBlue puts a price on comfort: $7.(Briefs)
August 11, 2008... Byline: from staff reports and bloomberg news reports JetBlue Airways Corp. plans to start charging passengers $7 for a pillow-and-blanket kit. The offering, which comes with a $5 coupon to retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, is the latest effort...