Crain's New York Business articles from November 2005

Crain's New York Business archives from November 2005

SoHo Bloomie's not ready to roll out; Draws shoppers, but Federated not yet convinced.(News)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Elisabeth Butler A year and a half after Bloomingdale's opened its first downtown store, the SoHo outpost has been deemed a success. Droves of fashionable young women stream through its front doors to shop for chic clothes, perfume...

What's the hottest destination this winter?(Business Lives)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... the most popular vacation spot for the New York jet set this winter is St. Barts, hands-down. Anguilla comes next and not far behind is Turks and Caicos. Those who want to see and be seen in a colder locale are heading to Aspen. Last year, New...

CRAIN'S STORIES AVAILABLE ON DATABASES; electronic search.(News)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... Crain's is available on several electronic databases for readers wishing to locate published stories. Full text can be found on Nexis and Dialog. Dow Jones also carries full text on Dow Jones Interactive, Newsbank CD-ROM products and Profound....

THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS.(Business Lives)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... Trainees at the Guggenheim have to attend 18 weeks of classes and conduct a mock tour before finding out if they make the final cut. Despite the careful screening of docents at the city's top museums, some very odd people have slipped through...

WANTED: Executive Director of Development.(Business Lives)
November 7, 2005... Byline: miriam kreinin souccar COMPANY Guggenheim Museum JOB DESCRIPTION In a new position, the executive will develop and staff a restructured fund-raising department MOST IMPORTANT TASKS Hire eight fund-raising experts; work on a...

Rich dining wins a French toast; Don't buy Michelin; Daniel's sensual feast creates happy patrons.(Business Lives)(Restaurant Review)
November 7, 2005... Daniel boulud wins three stars in the debut of the Michelin Guide New York City, but they are for two restaurants: one star for Cafe Boulud and two for Daniel, his flagship. The latter comes as a real startlement based on my recent experiences...

BUILDING INDUSTRY PREPS FOR CONCRETE GAINS.(Real Estate)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... the crain's ranking of the area's largest construction companies shows a few firms moving up or down the list, but the sector that it spotlights is rock-solid. Residential housing continues to boom. Office construction, which saw a slight...

REPRINTS OF CRAIN STORIES; reprint, post published articles.(Real Estate)
November 7, 2005... crain's new york business offers reprints of the articles it publishes. To obtain an estimate, please contact Lori Noffz at Reprint Management Services, (717) 399-1900, ext. 104, or lnoffz@reprintbuyer.com. Readers wishing to make their...

what the mayor should push; CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(In The Markets)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... New Yorkers want Mayor Michael Bloomberg to make rebuilding downtown his top priority if he wins re-election on Tuesday. Here is how 603 visitors to NewYorkBusiness.com answered Crain's online poll. "If we don't begin to deal with our...

Hot dog makers update tired recipe; Get franks into stores with product codes, single brand identity.(Small Business)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Erika Rasmusson Janes Seth leavitt and David Flamholz played it smart when they bought a small kosher hot dog company eight years ago. They devoted much of their first year to studying the business at the elbow of one of the...

Stock Exchange's Hot Seats.(News)
November 7, 2005... New York Stock Exchange seats are selling for record prices--a clear sign that investors believe that the coming transformation to a publicly held company will result in a strong exchange. The value of a seat has tripled in the past year.

3 COMPANIES JOIN LIST; OTHERS SWITCH PLACES.(Technology Report)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... three companies make their debut on the Crain's ranking of New York area software companies with the most development staffers. Joining the group are SunGard, Software Engineering of America and Boyle Software. The firms that were ranked...

Four bloggers make their marks and money, too.(Technology Report)
November 7, 2005... Bringing the buzz to watercoolers remember those images on the front page of London's Daily Mirror of Kate Moss sniffing cocaine? Jessica Coen, co-editor of Gawker.com, does. That's because she was the person who brought them to the United...

Patient simulators stimulate education at NYC hospitals; Facilities compete with pricey programs based on lifelike computerized bodies.(News)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Samantha Marshall he blinks, his heart beats, he yelps "ouch'' when he's in pain, and if given the wrong drug, he stops breathing and dies on the operating table. But Al, as the students at Mount Sinai School of Medicine...

New York, New York.(Briefs)(Column)
November 7, 2005... Byline: edited by Valerie Block Playing with rock 'n' roll pros Closet musicians, get ready to come out. Classic rock station Q104.3 is launching a "So You Wanna Be a Rock Star'' weekend, where for a mere $4,500, players of all levels...

Big Brooklyn project must shrink to fly; Forest City Ratner faces public outcry; compromise likely before crucial vote.
November 7, 2005... Byline: Erik Engquist Faced with mounting opposition from Brooklyn residents and elected officials, Forest City Ratner Cos. is under increasing pressure to downsize its $3.5 billion Atlantic Yards project. Resistance to Atlantic Yards...

Executive Moves.(FTI Consulting Inc appoints Mark Belanger)(Huron Consulting Group appoints Domenic J. Champa)(ThinkEquity Partners appoints Jonathan Lowenberg)
November 7, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli Accounting & consulting FTI Consulting Inc.: Mark Belanger, 41, joined as senior managing director for FTI Capital Advisors. He was formerly an energy consultant at Chain Capital Partners. Richard...

The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
November 7, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli this week's events november 8 CAMBA Small Business Services holds workshop on how to launch a business. 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 884 Flatbush Ave., second floor, Brooklyn. Free. Registration required....

On borrowed time; Office buildings face costly refinancing as interest-only loans come due.
November 7, 2005... Byline: Julie Satow The owners of some of Manhattan's premier office towers financed with interest-only loans are experiencing a rude awakening. New York's real estate boom has seen building prices soar and properties bought and sold...

The Insider: ABORTION WARS Unplanned vacancy.(Samuel Alito nomination for Supreme court )
November 7, 2005... Byline: Erik Engquist and Anne Michaud When President George W. Bush tapped Samuel Alito (below) as his new Supreme Court nominee, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. reacted immediately. The nomination, which took place on...

Omnimarketing expert; Martha Stewart Living newcomer must coordinate messages on range of properties.
November 7, 2005... Byline: Matthew Flamm As the first chief marketing officer ever employed at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Amy Stanton might consider herself more of a marketing ringmaster. After all, she is charged with overseeing a three-ring business...

Top New York bloggers wield power in niches.(Technology Report)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... Byline: jeremy quittner New Yorkers are a famously opinionated lot. No wonder the city is producing such a bumper crop of bloggers, who are taking the world by storm. Their blogs, self-published interactive e-commentaries, are...

PANELISTS DISCUSS PROGRESS, CHALLENGES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS; CRAIN's FORUM, NOV. 18.(Technology Report)(Panel Discussion)
November 7, 2005... The schools chancellor, one of his most persistent critics and a philanthropist active in school reform will discuss the progress and challenges ahead for the New York City public schools at a special Crain's New York Business breakfast forum...

CRAIN'S PHOTO GALLERY.(Business Lives)
November 7, 2005... Newyorkbusiness.com now includes a gallery of photos by Crain's award-winning staff photographer Buck Ennis. The collection features all photos published this year and will be updated each week. Photos can be searched by a person's name by...

The art of volunteering; Aspiring docents study and wait for rare opportunities.
November 7, 2005... Byline: miriam kreinin souccar Susan ralston spent years navigating the cutthroat publishing industry in New York City, rising to the coveted post of senior editor at Alfred A. Knopf. But proving her worth in the land of books was...

Pastry chef famine eats at NY; Dessert makers leave frenetic, lower-paying restaurant jobs for sweeter spots.
November 7, 2005... Byline: Lisa Fickenscher the bartlett pear strudel with Greek yogurt, thyme honey and Medjool dates at Compass restaurant is meant to be savored slowly. Behind the kitchen doors at the popular American eatery, however, the pastry chef...

Television providers empower viewers; Move to embrace interactivity; lagging Europe.(interactive television with video games services)(Industry Overview)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Amanda Fung Video game junkies take note: Since March, Cablevision has been piping classic games like Tetris and Asteroids into millions of homes in the New York area. Viewers play on their television screens using the remote...

IN THE BANK.(branch manager compensation)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... Byline: tom fredrickson Caroline DeLoatch, 56, Chase Bank branch manager, estimated total compensation $100,000 to $140,000 THE JOB Ms. DeLoatch runs Chase's Brooklyn Heights branch on Montague Street. With $508 million in deposits and...

Correction.(Corrections)(Correction Notice)
November 7, 2005... Clifford Chance has 282 lawyers in the New York area. The firm provided incorrect figures for the Oct. 24 ranking of the area's largest law firms.

At Deadline.(New York State Lottery)(Lenox Hill Hospital)(Hotel Association of New York City)
November 7, 2005... The Hotel Association of New York City is seeking to sign up member hotels for a mutual assistance pact to lock out workers if their union engages in selective strikes. The move comes eight months before the New York hotel labor contract...

Three crucial votes on Nov. 8.(mayor reelection)
November 7, 2005... New yorkers face three crucial votes on Tuesday. Crain's endorses Mayor Michael Bloomberg for re-election and urges rejection of a state constitutional amendment to overhaul the budget process, as well as approval of a $2.9 billion...

Juicy tidbits about Capote.(Viewpoint)(Column)
November 7, 2005... Byline: James Brady This was on second avenue a couple of weeks ago, where I encountered neighbor Kurt Vonnegut Jr. '`Heigh-ho, Kurt.'' I was just back from Europe; Kurt had just done the Jon Stewart show. They were giving him six...

Much to gain, less to lose from a simpler tax system.(Viewpoint)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Greg David Do you figure out your own federal and state income taxes? The answer is almost certainly not. Most people realize the tax system is too complex for do-it-yourselfers. But that hasn't stopped many New Yorkers and the...

Fed grant boosts tech firm; $1.5 million from Homeland Security will push R&D for antivirus software.
November 7, 2005... Byline: Amanda Fung a manhattan-based company that was established to fight computer viruses drops its cloak of anonymity today to announce a big federal grant to intensify its research work. CounterStorm has received a $1.5 million...

Mayor plans tough stand in new term; With legacy in mind, Bloomberg to push on downtown housing, education.(Michael Bloomberg)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Anne Michaud poised to win re-election on Tuesday in a knockout, Mayor Michael Bloomberg is preparing to take the gloves off in his dealings with other leaders and use his second term to build a legacy. Mr. Bloomberg, no longer...

Vornado's all-weather track record bodes well; Big REIT's quirky tastes for burgers, retailers add luster.(real estate investment trusts)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Tom Fredrickson With rising interest rates pummeling the shares of real estate investment trusts, one of the biggest has quietly gone shopping for Happy Meals. Vornado Realty Trust revealed last week that it had accumulated a 1.2%...

Bronx telecom firm is hot to wire city; Bid to buy Con Ed network could kick-start expansion; B'klyn building battle.(Urban Telephone & Video)(Con Edison Communications)
November 7, 2005... For the past three years, Urban Telephone & Video has been bringing state-of-the-art telecommunications to people who live and work in New York City's unwired neighborhoods. So far, the company has focused on the South Bronx, providing...

New Miramax's first act; Chief makes right moves as Disney division returns to small-picture roots.(Industry Overview)
November 7, 2005... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar At this year's Toronto International Film Festival, all eyes were on Miramax. Industry chieftains and actors alike wanted to know how the Walt Disney Co.'s specialty film division would function without...

Past & Future.(Aeropostale share prices)(Lazard went public)(Brief Article)
November 7, 2005... After months of big declines, shares of Aeropostale rebounded with a vengeance last week, rocketing 23% and forcing short-sellers to scramble to cover their soured bets. The move came despite the company's announcement of a 1.5% decline in...

Toy group hopes to stay in midtown; Association wants permanent home by next fall; catalog firm books room.
November 7, 2005... The toy Industry Association, having reversed its announcement that it was headed to lower Manhattan, hopes to stay in midtown but will relocate outside the borough if it can't find suitable space at an affordable price. "The members and...

Mother knows best; Fairchild CEO, Disney set new parenting magazines.(News)
November 7, 2005... Byline: matthew flamm mary berner is not only one of the city's top publishing executives, but the mother of four children. She has also never read a parenting magazine. "I don't know anyone who reads them,'' says Ms. Berner, who is...

Bids to Bolser Neighborhood Conditions; Business Improvement Districts.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The BID program of the city's Department of Small Business Services delivers assistance on matters such as sanitation and maintenance, public safety and visitor services, marketing and promotional programs, capital improvements and...

On track with Government Contracts; Procurement Help.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The following is a list of various local, state and federal agencies and organizations that can assist small businesses in obtaining government contracts. LaGuardia Community College Its Procurement Technical Assistance Center helps...

Entrepreneurs hit the books; Business Libraries.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... Owners of every kind of business can use these area libraries to conduct their own-and access others'-research into new markets and products, as well as relevant management topics. Brooklyn Public Library's Business Library ...

Training and counseling for owners; Small Business Development Centers.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... Small business development centers provide basic business counseling and management assistance to current and prospective business owners. Entrepreneurs can get counseling and training to resolve organizational, financial, marketing, ...

Tapping employee potential; Human Resources.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The following organizations offer employee training and recruitment, in some cases with tax breaks. They can also provide research and counseling on human resources issues. Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. Its Bronx at Work...

Where to find answers to business questions; Advice and Education.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... These organizations and agencies provide technical, managerial or financial advice and training to current or would-be business owners. Business Council of New York State Inc. Comprises more than 4,000 member companies, chambers of...

Organizations aid underserved; Assistance for Women and Minorities.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The following organizations offer programs, counseling and other assistance specific to women-owned and minority-owned businesses. Asian American Business Development Center A nonprofit consulting firm that works with...

Putting firms in the money; Financial Assistance.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The following organizations provide financial assistance or incentives to firms that are based in or are relocating to the New York area. Accion New York A community financial institution providing loans of up to $50,000 with flexible...

Support on the local level; Local Development Corporation.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... Though their services vary widely, local development corporations can help businesses prepare loans, find real estate and deal with government agencies. These organizations also offer marketing support, energy analysis and security surveys. ...

Utilities boost businesses; Utility services.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The following is a list of utility companies that provide programs, incentives and benefits to small businesses looking to expand or relocate within the five boroughs. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Offers incentives to encourage...

Chambers orchestrate assistance; Chambers of Commerce.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... New York's chambers of commerce serve as sources of information and representation for local business interests. Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce A business assistance and economic development organization with more than 1,200 members,...

Making life easier overseas; Export assistance.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)(Directory)
November 14, 2005... The following agencies provide technical information and financial assistance for companies selling goods overseas. Empire State Development Its International Division offers overseas trade leads, seminars on practical and up-to-date...

TECH FIRM FINDS A WHITE KNIGHT IN STATE INVESTMENT FUND; Agency boosts innovative firms with cash.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)
November 14, 2005... Byline: jean ende When the technology bubble burst five years ago, Manhattan's Silicon Alley suddenly became a no-go zone for many investors. And just as quickly, scores of fledglings faced the threat of death by financial starvation. ...

Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)
November 14, 2005... Byline: amanda fung WANTED: chief information security officer COMPANY Robert Half Technology JOB DESCRIPTION Develop and implement company's information security program MOST IMPORTANT TASKS Ensure compliance risk management,...

THE DAILY PUNDIT; Jon Stewart builds an influential empire on Comedy Central; he's the young man's Oprah.(The Daily Show)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Matthew Flamm As fake news anchors go, Jon Stewart has been in a league of his own for years. No one satirizes political bigwigs better than Mr. Stewart and his team of bogus correspondents and commentators on his popular Comedy...

Correction.(Corrections)(Correction Notice)
November 14, 2005... The average asking rent for midtown Class B office space in the third quarter of 2004 was $35.73. The figure was incorrect in an Oct. 3 CoStar market report.

Zingy may call on Nasdaq; Parent company considers listing for NYC ring-tone firm by end of year.(News)(Brief Article)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Amanda Fung Zingy, a 4-year-old Manhattan technology firm that provides ring tones and games for use in cell phones, may soon be listed on the Nasdaq. For-side.com, a Tokyo-based mobile phone content provider that acquired...

2 women chefs enter spotlight; Create fresh Italian, Mediterranean dishes at Village's Gusto, midtown's Providence.(Restaurant Review)
November 14, 2005... Two terrifically talented women chefs are making Mediterranean marvels almost under the culinary radar. But the blips are getting bigger and detection more frequent. At Gusto in Greenwich Village, California-born Jody Williams cooks...

GUIDANCE IS A THING OF BEAUTY FOR MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR; Group offers basics, unusual opportunities.(Asian American Business Development Center )
November 14, 2005... Byline: JEAN ENDE As a trained beautician, Cindy Chen knew just how powerful a new look could be for her clients. As the owner of a beauty shop in lower Manhattan, she hoped that a new look for her business could produce even more dramatic...

GRAPHIC DESIGNER CHALKS UP NEW STUDIO LESSONS TO SCORE; Volunteer counselors teach the essentials.(Report: Growing a Business Guide)
November 14, 2005... Byline: JEAN ENDE Jim Wagner is one of those entrepreneurs who likes to draw inspiration from a wide range of sources. The idea for his graphic design studio "at the intersection of design and content'' came to him on a hiking trip in...

Your cheatin' heart; More engage in affairs at the office--literally.
November 14, 2005... Byline: samantha marshall Public relations executive David Grant could not have cared less when he learned that two of his account executives, both married, were having an affair. But when he was told that they had consummated their fling...

New York, New York.(kosebasi)
November 14, 2005... Byline: edited by Valerie Block Radio Chick crossing the road? Could the radio chick return to terrestrial radio? Industry insiders hear that the New York personality, a.k.a. Leslie Gold (right), is talking to Infinity Broadcasting...

Lincoln Center sets scene for face-lift; More flash to draw younger crowds; bond offering plan.(News)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar A brand-new, glass-enclosed destination restaurant overlooks throngs of theatergoers, a TKTS-style booth for day-of ticket sales draws lines around the block, and brightly lit, electronic marquees on theaters...

Law firm wins case for more space; Dreier doubles offices to anchor 499 Park; architects draw up plans to expand.(Asian food chain at New York City)(Kenneth Park Architects new headquarters)
November 14, 2005... Law firm Dreier has taken the place of media company Bloomberg as the anchor tenant at 499 Park Ave., at East 59th Street. Dreier is doubling its space in the I.M. Pei-designed building, leasing an additional three floors, or 33,000 square...

past & future.(In the Markets)
November 14, 2005... In hindsight, maybe they should have gotten a second opinion. Two months after Emdeon Corp. spun off WebMD via a stock offering, the parent company's shares have slumped by more than 20%. Meanwhile, WebMD, after soaring over 20% initially, is...

LEARNING FROM MISTAKES.(News)
November 14, 2005... Democrats who run for mayor in 2009 had better study the debacle of Fernando Ferrer's disjointed, underfunded candidacy, campaign strategists say. Candidates must raise money well in advance, focusing first on city residents' contributions...

Hot health trends boost Assurant's well-being; Health savings accounts soup up insurer's profit gains.(In the Markets)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Aaron Elstein Given that Assurant Inc.'s stock is up better than 90% since the company went public last year, Wall Street has obviously gotten wise to the ways of the little-known insurer, a pioneer in the fast-growing business of...

Shopgirl.(retail stores customer service)(Brief Article)
November 14, 2005... Byline: samantha marshall Stephania Cantatore, 26, assistant manager for accessories at Henri Bendel. According to retail industry surveys, salary for similar positions is $30,000 to $50,000, plus commissions. THE WORK Ensure that...

CFO likes the lingo; BlackRock's number cruncher reads briefs in his spare time; goes by the books.(Chief financial officer)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Aaron Elstein Steven buller readily admits to jumping out of bed at four in the morning, even before his alarm clock goes off, so that he can read the kind of stuff that would put most people to sleep. Hundred-page...

At Deadline.
November 14, 2005... The Michelin restaurant guide may be the most prestigious book of rankings in the world, but it isn't besting New York's hometown favorite. The 2006 Zagat Survey outsold The Michelin Guide New York 2006 in the first seven days of of...

It's time to break Bruno's grip.
November 14, 2005... New york's leading business groups handed Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno a stinging defeat by leading opposition to their supposed budget-reform constitutional amendment. Now it's time for those...

The Insider.(Hiram Monserrate, and Joel Rivera proposes food waste disposal bill)(General Contractors Association appoints Environmental Protection Department's Chris Ward )
November 14, 2005... Byline: Erik Engquist and Anne Michaud Bronx officials see BJ's in new light A proposal for a BJ's warehouse store in the East Bronx, rejected by a City Council committee in February, is picking up support among the borough's council...

Giuliani-brand law in NY; Rudy's bid to build branch of Dallas firm in tight market draws skepticism.(Rudolph W. Giuliani to launch a law firm in partnership with Bracewell and Patterson)(New York)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Tommy Fernandez Rudy Giuliani has been a busy entrepreneur since leaving City Hall four years ago. He has built a consulting firm, Giuliani Partners, that has 60-plus employees assisting clients worldwide on a range of business...

Probe spikes drinks; AG looks at wholesalers' discounts; prices may rise.
November 14, 2005... Byline: Lisa Fickenscher Wine and booze prices will soon be going up at the city's restaurants and liquor stores, and people are blaming state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Wholesalers have been rapidly eliminating the discounts they...

Delta has tin ear in silencing Song.
November 14, 2005... Byline: Rance Crain As my song flight taxied on the runway after landing, a flight attendant had one last message for us. "All of us at Song were shocked and saddened when we heard that Delta was going to kill Song.'' he said. "As part of...

Simmons' on-demand channel aims to bridge hip-hop gap; Venture combines content, advertising for urban market.(News)
November 14, 2005... Byline: Abbey Klassen Trying to capitalize on the growing urban market, hip-hop guru Russell Simmons is behind the first video-on-demand channel targeting urban audiences. DoD--which started life as Def on Demand but has since morphed...

Hopes receding for Wal-Mart on S.I. Elected officials line up against store; big health care study will bolster Queens.
November 14, 2005... Political opposition is dimming Wal-Mart's chances of opening a store on Staten Island, despite an ad campaign to enhance the retailer's image. All three City Councilmen in the borough now oppose Wal-Mart. Republican James Oddo and...

Unions play both parties against economic progress.
November 14, 2005... Byline: Alair Townsend The union movement has been losing members and influence across the nation. Increasingly, it is turning to government to accomplish what it cannot achieve on its own. In New York state, Republicans no less than...

What type of yoga best relieves stress?(Business Lives)(Brief Article)
November 14, 2005... in our urban culture, the Vinyasa practice is the best stress-reliever. It is a satiating, rhythmic and flowing practice, coupled with funky music. It mimics the way we want things to flow in life--from one situation to the next. When you're...

Executive Moves.(Amper Politziner and Mattia appointed Neal K. Godt as officer )(appointments in Anchin Block and Anchin)(appointments in Buck Consultants inc )
November 14, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli accounting & consulting Amper Politziner & Mattia: Neal K. Godt, 45, joined as officer for the New York office of the Edison, N.J.-based firm. He had been a partner at Deloitte & Touche. Anchin Block &...

The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
November 14, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli this week's events november 15 New York Society of Security Analysts holds workshop on strategies of great investors. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., American Management Association, 1601 Broadway. Fee: $195...

ALITO CONFIRMATION OPPOSED; CRAIN'S ONLINE POLL.(Brief Article)
November 14, 2005... Based on what they know NOW, most New Yorkers oppose President George W. Bush's selection of conservative Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor on the U.S. Supreme Court. Here is how 804 visitors to NewYorkBusiness.com answered...

Women's Wear characters.
November 14, 2005... Byline: James Brady I'd seen everything in my 17 years at Women's Wear Daily, the little newspaper that could, but never one of our reporters making the headlines as a "fiend... a whacko... a sex attacker.'' Which is what we had...