Crain's New York Business articles from May 2008

Crain's New York Business archives from May 2008

New York, New York.(Briefs)
May 5, 2008... Byline: edited by Valerie Block Nets hold court on luxury suites Next week, the Nets will debut a prototype of their Frank Gehry-designed, $300,000-a-year Barclays Center corporate suites at a splashy party in their New York Times...

'80s garage-band rocker back as cottage industry; Dan Zanes finds success spanning genres and media; own label is critical.(Small Business)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Steve Garmhausen It pays to keep an ear tuned to the market, no matter how surprising its tastes may seem. Dan Zanes discovered that only grudgingly. In 1998, when friends and neighbors raved about the songs he had recorded on...

STUDENTS SEEK HOST BUSINESSES; Exploring careers.(Meetings & Conventions Report)
May 5, 2008... The Greater New York Councils' Exploring program seeks businesses to host sessions offering high school students the chance to explore various industries and make better decisions about career choices. Exploring puts together groups of 15...

Time on their hands; Even with jobs, some workers find cutbacks in hours squeeze their pay.
May 5, 2008... Byline: Daniel Massey The black cars parked in front of the city's Indian food shops are an ominous sign for the economy. "You can see all the limos lined up outside the delis because they're waiting for a job,'' says Jasvir Singh...

The Insider.(Briefs)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Erik Engquist and Matthew Sollars Democrats eye tougher rent rules Senate majority leader Joseph Bruno once said that every time rent-regulation activists yell, his campaign coffers are replenished by the real estate industry....

Corrections.(Correction notice)
May 5, 2008... Robina Schepp was named interim vice president of enrollment management at Pace University by former President David A. Caputo. The timing of the move was misstated in an April 28 story. CoStar's April 7 ranking of the firms with the...

More mortgage borrowers fall behind; Past-due rate rises in all boroughs, but total debt drops; home prices declining?(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Daniel Massey The percentage of mortgage borrowers in the New York City area who were 60 or more days past due on payments reached 2.5% in the fourth quarter, rising 15% over the previous quarter, according to a report by...

Bloomie's workers agree to contract; Pact provides wage increase, paid days off for holiday work.(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Elisabeth Butler Cordova Bloomingdale's averted a strike with union workers at its flagship store just hours before their current contract was set to expire. Late last week, members of Local 3 of the Retail, Wholesale and...

Mike 2009 the race to succeed.(Briefs)(Brief article)
May 5, 2008... Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz (below) took his incipient mayoral campaign--and a new level of seriousness--to Staten Island last week. Mr. Markowitz was a surprise visitor to the Staten Island Economic Development Corp.'s...

Stressed-out summer looms at airports; Flight caps provide little relief; delays may top '07 levels.(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Hilary Potkewitz Many new yorkers have planned happy, carefree vacations in distant places this summer. It's too bad that those journeys must begin and end with what is expected to be a nerve-rattling trip through air-travel...

Getting Sirius looks like money-losing proposition; Satellite radio company deep in the red; iPods, cell phones pose threat.(In the Markets)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Matthew Flamm Last year was a good one for Sirius Satellite Radio. Powered by Howard Stern, tons of sports programming and commercial-free music, the number of subscribers soared 38%--and still the company managed to lose $565...

At Deadline.(Late News)
May 5, 2008... A Department of City Planning study to be released today shows a shortage of supermarkets in Harlem, eastern Queens, northeast Brooklyn and all of the Bronx. Fewer than 25% of food retailers in those areas are likely to sell fresh food. These...

Retailers ignore tax rebates; Few plan special promotions to bring in shoppers; leaving money on table?(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Elisabeth Butler Cordova More than 2 million households in New York City are slated to receive government rebate checks worth at least $600 in the coming weeks, but you wouldn't know it by looking in retailers' windows. Few of...

New strategy for Albany battle.(Viewpoint)(Viewpoint essay)
May 5, 2008... Albany and new york are separated by only 150 miles, but in political terms they are light-years away from each other. The state Legislature, with the reluctant consent of new Gov. David Paterson, adopted a reckless $125 billion-or-so...

SHOULD THE 18.4 CENTS-A-GALLON FEDERAL GAS TAX BE LIFTED THIS SUMMER? should something else be done? CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(Viewpoint)
May 5, 2008... Number of respondents: 460 53% - Raise taxes on the oil companies and use the money to finance alternative fuels. 28% Don't cut the tax. That will only take money from the highway maintenance budget. 19% Cut the tax. Who doesn't...

Hosts' eco-eating options: not just for tree-huggers; Organic, sustainable fare sends message, but correctness costs.(Meetings & Conventions Report)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Cara S. Trager Saatchi & saatchi Healthcare Communications Group practices the sound living it promotes. Since last March, attendees at the firm's biweekly executive management meetings have partaken in generally healthful and...

Nonprofit performers provide cheaper thrills; But some sponsors want entertainment with more frills.(Meetings & Conventions Report)(Conference news)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Victoria Rivkin When jessi hempel was helping to organize Fortune magazine's upcoming Brainstorm Tech Conference in Half Moon Bay, Calif., she sought entertainment that would not only dovetail with the event's technology theme but...

Venues recycle, go low-flow; Conservation efforts win customers; eye on bottom line.(Meetings & Conventions Report)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Judith Messina Every morning at the Hamilton Park Hotel & Conference Center in Florham Park, N.J., meeting attendees find a doughnut-shaped coaster under their water bottles. If they don't want another bottle, they hang the coaster...

Team-building with a heart; Activities combine corporate and philanthropic goals.(Meetings & Conventions Report)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Hillary Chura This spring, when Deutsche Bank merges two technology groups, its team-building activity won't just foster collegial relationships: The 36 tech employees in New York will work together to refurbish a school. "If...

Tasteful Calcutta show comes to Theater Row; Spice Fusion offers lively Indian food with touch of class; lunch a real bargain.(Spice Fusion)
May 5, 2008... It takes determination to locate the new Indian savory sleeper of the theater district, but Spice Fusion is worth the effort. Its tiny canopy seems even smaller adjacent to the Gray Line bus company marquee on Eighth Avenue. The...

Executive Moves.(Business Lives)
May 5, 2008... Byline: sarah studley Accounting & Consulting AlixPartners: James Monastero, 48, joined as managing director. He was formerly chief people officer at BearingPoint. Capgemini: Christopher Williams, 48, joined as vice president and...

The Weeks Ahead.(Business Lives)
May 5, 2008... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli this week's events May 6 Verizon Wireless holds conference on mobile convergence technology. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St. Free. (908) 626-8368. May 6 Score NYC holds...

Calorie counting? Fat chance; Some eateries ignore new city rule; diners shrug off posted info.
May 5, 2008... Byline: LISA FICKENSCHER Courtesy of new rules that went into effect last week, diners at chain restaurants in New York were supposed to be told how much of a caloric punch their favorite foods pack--and to adjust their orders accordingly....

mother's day gift guidelines.(Business Lives)
May 5, 2008... Give gifts by stage. For moms celebrating a new arrival, try commemorative items like a framed sonogram or footprint. As kids get older, moms are desperate for downtime, like a day away at a spa. In the empty-nest stage, kids should visit and...

Floating notes.(Business Lives)
May 5, 2008... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli Thirty-two years ago, Olga Bloom, 89, sought to change the face of chamber music. She created Bargemusic, a floating concert hall at the Fulton Ferry landing in Brooklyn, and has helped run it ever since. ...

Dolans do it again to shareholders by mulling oddball offer for newspaper.(In the Markets)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Erik Ipsen Few managements generate more ill will among shareholders than Cablevision's ruling Dolan family. It was in classic form last week, mulling a $650 million bid for the struggling Newsday. On top of recent news that the...

S. Bronx supermarket could get priced out; New owner raises rent at shopping mall; Key Food could be casualty.(Neighborhood Journal)
May 5, 2008... A fight is brewing in the South Bronx over the future of the Soundview neighborhood's largest supermarket, Key Food. Situated on Bruckner Boulevard at White Plains Road, the 30,000-square-foot grocery store may be forced to close when its...

SEEKING TOP SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEW YORK CITY; crain's AWARDS.(News)
May 5, 2008... Crain's seeks nominations for its 13th annual Small Business Awards. The six winners will have distinguished themselves by showing a pattern of growth in their businesses and contributing to their communities' quality of life. Firms must...

A bigger Javits in boros a fantasy; Queens sites offer more space, but shows don't want to leave Manhattan.(New York International Auto Show)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Matthew Sollars An enormous dirt track that allowed customers to test-drive a Jeep was a big hit at the 2004 New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center. Camp Jeep, as the 45,000-square-foot exhibit was known, moved...

Imus' return less than earth-shattering; New show ranks below his old spot, program he replaced.(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Matthew Flamm Don imus may have a job, but he's not exactly setting the world on fire. The latest iteration of Imus in the Morning, which debuted on WABC-AM in December, ranked No. 20 among persons aged 25 to 54 in Arbitron's...

Meetings and more on the Web; www.crainsnewyork.com.(Meetings & Conventions Report)
May 5, 2008... Meeting Planners Guide Crain's guide provides key details on 23 conference centers, 148 hotels and 164 other venues for local business gatherings. To view the listings or to download this year's guide for free, go to the "Resources" section of...

Into the cookie jar: community pacts.(Viewpoint)(Viewpoint essay)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Alair Townsend Along with tulips and daffodils, this spring has brought an unusual number of political scandals involving sticky fingers in cookie jars. Former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin was convicted of stealing $2.2 million,...

After merger, a moving experience; Savills Granite grows, finds bigger space on Lexington Avenue.(Catholic health Care System signed a 10-year lease for 16,300 square feet)
May 5, 2008... Savills granite is subleasing 18,000 square feet at 599 Lexington Ave., between East 52nd and East 53rd streets. The asking rent in the area is $71 a square foot. The real estate investment banking firm needed additional space to expand...

PARENTS FIGHT CITY HALL.(News)(Brief article)
May 5, 2008... the number of parents fighting to get their special-needs children into for-profit private schools on the Department of Education's dime has more than doubled in six years. Requests for tuition reimbursement rose from 1,519 in 2002-03 to about...

Keeping their day jobs; Moonlighting musicians make the most of the Web.(consulting firm, DPCI)
May 5, 2008... Byline: ELISABETH BUTLER CORDOVA Nothing helps joseph bachana unwind from the stress of running his technology consulting firm, DPCI, better than tickling the ivories--especially when he's performing on stage for adoring fans. But the...

Investment begins to flow; Companies with cash find more affordable targets as economy softens.(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Samantha Marshall The timing couldn't be better for a major shopping spree as far as Gaurav Mirchandani is concerned. The Indian investor is hunting for office space and plans to buy at least two small tech firms to establish a...

Print vet moves into TV; Former magazine exec plans to boost ad sales at Plum network; strong luxury niche.(Business Lives)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Matthew Flamm Until he joined Plum TV last month, Rob Gregory had spent his entire career in magazines. But he has been prepped in other ways for his role as president of network sales and marketing at the niche cable network. ...

Seeking the top employers.(Real Estate)
May 5, 2008... Do you work for one of the 25 best companies in New York City? If you think you do, nominate your company for Crain's New York Business' inaugural Best Places to Work competition. Anyone can nominate a company or get more information by...

VENTURE DOLLARS KEEP COMING.(By the Numbers)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association bucking a national trend, venture capital investments in New York City companies in the first quarter rose 35% from the year-earlier period. Here are the...

Special-ed kids caught in financial fix; Needy cases, cost of services up; private schools' funds down.(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: Samantha Marshall Stories of squabbles between parents and officials from the city's Department of Education over placements for special-needs children abound, but few are aware that the special-education private schools that often...

Business gatherings get responsible.(Meetings & Conventions Report)
May 5, 2008... The era of the socially responsible meeting has arrived, with companies hosting events that cast them in a fiscally, ecologically and politically correct light. Inspired by Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, Eric Schlosser's Fast...

Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)
May 5, 2008... Byline: andrew buck WANTED: Editorial Director, internet company Travelzoo Inc. JOB DESCRIPTION Produce all Web site content and develop Travelzoo.com MOST IMPORTANT TASKS Coordinate producers, product managers, IT staff and...

Mothers' little helper; CafeMom finds a winning online formula.(News)
May 5, 2008... Byline: AMANDA FUNG Cafemom will have a lot to celebrate this Mother's Day. After seven years of trying to develop a successful business model, it finally has one that's working. Following two false starts, the Manhattan firm...

Hits & Misses; Fledgling Firms' key moves.(Small Business Report)(Kinetix Integrated Communications.)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Lisa Goff Sophisticated sell nets Latinos After three years working for a small ad agency that designed marketing campaigns targeting Hispanics, Paul Estevez knew what he did not want to do. Mr. Estevez, a Dominican-Peruvian...

Law firm moving back office to Brooklyn; Based in GM tower, Weil Gotshal takes space at MetroTech to save money.(Real Estate)
May 12, 2008... Weil gotshal & Manges, which is headquartered in the General Motors Building, is moving its back-office operations to downtown Brooklyn in an attempt to cut costs. The law firm signed a 12-year lease for 35,000 square feet, the entire...

Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)
May 12, 2008... Byline: andrew buck WANTED: Global Media coordinator Organization United Nations Millennium Campaign JOB DESCRIPTION Create, expand and support the campaign's communications department MOST IMPORTANT TASKS Develop strategic...

Web power from clouds; DoubleClick alums' 10gen helps site developers cut costs.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Amanda Fung Doubleclick inc.'s former chief executive, Kevin Ryan, has a new company, 10gen, offering Web site infrastructure services at low cost. It marks his sixth Manhattan-based tech startup in the past three years. 10gen...

Bed Bath & Beyond is looking bedraggled; Shun retailer's shares as collapsing housing market batters sales.(In the Markets)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Elisabeth Butler Cordova Two weeks after the slumping housing market pulled the rug out from under Linens 'n Things, hopes have evaporated that Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. can turn its archrival's bankruptcy into a minibonanza. ...

Brooklyn duplex: developer's dream; `Smart home' will include 6 rooms, 4 baths, roof deck.(Business Lives)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Alix Strauss Standing on the roof deck of The Ikon, a new condominium on Bayard Street in Williamsburg, the muscles in Elan Padeh's taut frame relaxed. "I was looking at McCarren Park, which is across the street, watching the...

SEEKING TOP SMALL BUSINESSES IN NEW YORK CITY; crain's AWARDS.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... Crain's seeks nominations for its 13th annual Small Business Awards. The six winners will have distinguished themselves by showing a pattern of growth in their businesses and contributing to their communities' quality of life. Firms must...

Zipping around NY; High oil, eco trends drive car-share service's success.(Business Lives)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Adrianne Pasquarelli My schachter used to pay $10,000 a year to maintain, insure and garage her tomato-red Volvo. As an independent management consultant making frequent trips to meet with clients on Long Island and in Westchester,...

BENEFICIARY OF BUST.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... Hard times create real opportunities for some lawyers. A little over a year ago, David McGrail left a large bankruptcy firm to start a solo practice in midtown. With the economy chugging along, he switched to general corporate work, only to...

Small law firms feel pinch of economic slowdown; Clients want to minimize fees, avoid litigation.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Diane C. Hess In good times and bad, Americans turn to lawyers for all sorts of help. But in bad times, people are a lot less eager to race to court. Lisa Bluestein, a sole practitioner who works out of her home, is already noting...

Shifting the NYC tech map.(Silicon Alley )(Brief article)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Andrew Marks Nearly eight years after New York's Silicon Alley went the way of the Internet bubble, a whole new generation of entrepreneurs is putting the city back on the tech map and generating not just buzz but jobs and...

Linen maker gets into bed with hot designer; Collaboration brings fresh look, new customers to staid Matouk.(Small Business Report)(John Matouk and Company Inc.)(Financial report)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Steve Garmhausen As their customers age, consumer product companies constantly have to court younger shoppers. George Matouk Jr. knew that when he took over his family's bed linen company in 2002, though it took him a few years to...

Seller beware.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... Done right, a viral marketing campaign can be powerful tool for growing business. But for a small company, that may not be all good. Owners must devise contingency plans to ensure that demand doesn't outstrip supply. If it does, an...

New outpost serves up a hit; Katonah's Tengda serves delicious pan-Asian food; first-rate service team.(Business Lives)
May 12, 2008... Chinese-born restaurateur Jason Chen continues successfully building on a pan-Asian approach. Sushi strength and Thai tastes infuse six locations he's opened since 1999. Five are in Connecticut, but the Tengda Asian Bistro in Katonah,...

Tending the Garden.(Business Lives)(Brief article)
May 12, 2008... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli Andrew Forstadt, 38, is always busy. As the vice president of special events at Madison Square Garden, he is responsible for booking nonsporting functions, including awards shows like the Grammys. Reaching...

ring-ring: bike-buying tips.(Business Lives)
May 12, 2008... keep in mind where you're going and the way you'll be riding. A hybrid is good for commuting and even for training. Flat areas warrant road bikes. Folding bikes work well for the city. Though they're heavy and not very efficient, they're good...

The Insider.(Briefs)
May 12, 2008... Because nothing lasts forever Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau (left) still won't say if he intends to run for re-election in 2009, when he will be 90. But the bets are that he won't, and a long list of candidates is laying...

DOES THE DEATH OF EIGHT BELLES IN THE KENTUCKY DERBY MEAN THAT CHANGES ARE NEEDED IN HORSE RACING? CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(Viewpoint)
May 12, 2008... Number of respondents: 425 61% - I don't think the industry needs to be changed. Horse racing is a sport, and accidents happen. 24% - Horse racing is a cruel sport that should be banned or radically transformed. 15% - Congress...

The right response to economic fear.(Viewpoint essay)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Greg David The most revealing moment of Robert Lieber's speech came with the emphasis on the word damn. Mr. Lieber, the rarely ruffled deputy mayor for economic development, was reiterating the administration's plan to push along...

POLITICAL SCANDAL The winners.(Briefs)
May 12, 2008... A late-night traffic stop in Virginia gave way to shocking revelations about Rep. Vito Fossella (below), derailing his career and throwing the carefully ordered political world of Staten Island into turmoil. Pulled over for running a red...

7 tips for healthy viral marketing campaigns; Efforts spread the word exponentially.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Tina Traster Landy ung doesn't worry about getting the word out about her company, 8coupons.com, because she figures her customers will do it for her. They visit the site to download free coupons for restaurants, shops and salons...

WEEK IN REVIEW: Iron Man going strong.(Briefs)
May 12, 2008... Byline: from staff reports and bloomberg news reports Marvel Entertainment Inc.'s stock rose sharply after Iron Man, the first movie from its own studio, pulled in $201 million worldwide during its long-awaited opening weekend. The...

Guv-o-meter.(Briefs)(Brief article)
May 12, 2008... Gov. David Paterson's decision to slash agency budgets--only weeks after signing an expansion budget--is likely to be challenged. Public employee unions, which have friends in both the Senate and Assembly, say the state's fiscal woes shouldn't...

Venetian on West 57th; GM brings European sensibilities and sophistication to Le Parker Meridien.(Business Lives)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Lisa Fickenscher For most of his career, Maurizio Bonivento has worked in top European hotels, including Hotel Cala di Volpe, a Sardinian playground for the rich and famous, where he spent seven years. Raised in fancy Italian...

The economics of subprime.(Viewpoint)
May 12, 2008... In the past year, the number of mortgage borrowers in New York City more than 60 days late on their payments almost doubled--a seemingly alarming statistic. There's another way to look at this state of affairs. About 3% of homeowners fall into...

NY EATERIES GROW GREEN; Environmentally friendly moves cut costs, please patrons.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: LISA FICKENSCHER In recent weeks, Tavern on the Green has yanked the fancy napkins in its bathrooms, banned Styrofoam cups in its employee dining room and struck imported Fiji water off its menu. The Central Park restaurant is...

Shelf reshuffling; Borders cuts book orders; publishers feel the pinch.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: MATTHEW FLAMM Last week, all that the book industry could talk about was the news that Random House Inc.'s longtime head, Peter Olson, will soon be stepping down, in part because of last year's disappointing results. ...

Foreclosure fight moves to NY Senate; Bank panel takes up moratorium, but guv's bill gains.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Daniel Massey A showdown looms in the state Senate over a bill that would impose a one-year moratorium on foreclosures. The legislation, which the Assembly passed by an overwhelming majority last week, has drawn the ire of the...

At Deadline.(Late News)
May 12, 2008... Tishman Speyer is trying to resuscitate its deal with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to develop Hudson Yards after the MTA declared an impasse in negotiations last week. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is in Europe this week, was...

McCain: strategy in blue; Campaign in NYS aimed at appealing to upstate, Jewish voters.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Matthew Sollars Last month, with the housing crisis spreading further and Democrats savaging him for being out of touch with the struggles of American families, Sen. John McCain decided to announce his own mortgage plan. His venue...

Stop-work orders soar in crackdown; Contractors claim that minor violations lead to shutdowns; propose new agency.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Theresa Agovino The number of construction projects halted for safety violations by the New York City Department of Buildings has grown 79% since January, frustrating contractors who say the delays are costing millions of dollars....

John Thain's Goldman hiring spree shows signs of boosting Merrill.(In the Markets)
May 12, 2008... How many former Goldman Sachs honchos will fit on the bridge of a foundering Merrill Lynch? Last week Merrill CEO John Thain upped the total to three--including himself--in the hope that a firm steered by Goldmanites can perform like one....

Plus-size boutique finds fit in Brooklyn.(Lee Lee's Valise)(Brief article)
May 12, 2008... In the dressing rooms at Lee Lee's Valise, a chic Brooklyn boutique for plus-size women, customers cry all the time. And that makes owner Lisa Dolan very happy. "These are attractive women who have trouble finding clothes that fit, and...

Carpenter crafts his own eBay; The Novice.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... When he graduated from college, nothing could have been further from Rob Kalin's mind than becoming a tech entrepreneur. Determined at all costs to avoid the fate of his peers who'd gone off to the corporate world, he decided to turn his love...

B'way run slows; As audiences shrink, producers look to Tonys and Euro tourists for bump.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar On tuesday morning, The Great White Way will come to a standstill as the Tony Award nominations are announced. Producers are hoping that the attention will provide a shot in the arm to what has been a tough...

Staten Is. plan draws opponents; Foes say St. George project would ruin view; want stores but fewer new residents.(Staten Island Economic Development Corp)
May 12, 2008... Less than three weeks after the Staten Island Economic Development Corp. unveiled an ambitious plan to bring high-end shopping and five 18-story residential towers to two sites on the St. George waterfront, opposition is already building. ...

Lesson leads to customized ads; The Student.(Small Business Report)
May 12, 2008... When shopping for products and services, all too many small business owners have discovered that no matter what vendors may say, one size does not fit all. Nathaniel Stevens found that out in the summer of 2005, when he was helping out at...

New York, New York.(Briefs)
May 12, 2008... Byline: edited by Valerie Block Radio show may leap to TV Boomer & carton, a popular morning show on WFAN-AM, could be heading to TV. MSG Network is in talks with WFAN parent CBS Radio about simulcasting the program, featuring football...

Low score in video games; City's programmers work mostly in finance, but industry is growing here.(News)
May 12, 2008... Byline: Amanda Fung New york city is missing out on an opportunity to cash in on one of the most lucrative segments of the entertainment industry, according to a study by the Center for an Urban Future scheduled to be released today. ...

Need for neighbors powers site; The Veteran.(Meetup)
May 12, 2008... After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, many New Yorkers kept saying, "This changes everything,'' meaning, among other things, that life would never return to normal. Nearly seven years later, the memories of what happened that day and in...

Correction.(Corrections)(Correction notice)
May 12, 2008... Hofstra University's Zarb School of Business had 553 M.B.A. students enrolled in fall 2007. The number was incorrect in the April 28 list of the area's largest M.B.A. programs.