Crain's New York Business articles from October 2005

Crain's New York Business archives from October 2005

Damn Yankees; How New York baseball teams fare on and off the field.(By the Numbers)
October 3, 2005... It's a truism in sports: Winning teams put more fannies in the seats. This year the Mets improved their results on the diamond, and attendance jumped an average of 6,000-plus a game. The Yankees, far outperforming the Mets on the field, cleaned...

Uninsured are big losers in state's wasted windfall.(Viewpoint)(Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield gets converted into public company)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Greg David Michael stocker, the physician who has run Empire Blue Cross for the past decade, will be remembered as the man who took a troubled insurer, repaired it and handed New York state a $5 billion bonanza along the way. But...

Hudson Square emerging as Manhattan hot spot; Attracting media, entertainment tenants; Chase unloading on Park.(Real Estate)
October 3, 2005... Office leasing is bustling in Hudson Square, the area on the west side of Manhattan near SoHo and TriBeCa. The latest new tenant is Nature America, publisher of Nature magazine and other titles. Other recent big arrivals include film...

Executive Moves.(Business Lives)(Eric Blinderman joins Maloney & Fox)(J.P. Morgan Chase and Co. appoints Abby Parsonnet)(Kaye Scholer L.L.P. appoints Daniel R. Alonso)
October 3, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli advertising & communications Maloney & Fox: Eric Blinderman, 43, joined as senior vice president of the marketing communications firm. He was formerly executive vice president, director of consumer...

MTA must play fair on surplus.(Viewpoint)(Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
October 3, 2005... The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is on course to end the year with more than $900 million in the bank. What the MTA decides to do with it will go a long way in determining the future financial health of New York City's mass transit...

Saucy Spanky's joins hot trend; Heartland Brewery's sister centers on smoker, beer, casual fun; a few dishes are duds.(Business Lives)(Spanky's BBQ)
October 3, 2005... Cigarettes are gone from New York eateries, but smokers are everywhere. Maroon's just put chef Gavin Citron on pulled-pig patrol in Greenwich Village. Q-tipsters are ferreting out the impressive Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, under the West Side...

WellPoint joins fight for major accounts; UnitedHealth, Aetna prepare to defend their Fortune 500 turf.(News)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Gale Scott When wellpoint Chief Executive Larry Glasscock announced last week that his company would buy New York's WellChoice for $6.5 billion, he was eyeing rich turf. It wasn't just the local Blue Cross' 5 million members or its...

GHI AND HIP MAKE THEIR MOVE.(News)(merger of Group Health Inc. and Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Barbara Benson the boards of two nonprofit insurers, Group Health Inc. and the Health Insurance Plan of New York, approved a merger last week in swift response to the news that WellChoice would be merging with WellPoint, a national...

Coney Island builder puts on the glitz; Vegas-style project would transform area; construction on Queens waterfront.(Neighborhood Journal)
October 3, 2005... When thor Equities spent nearly $100 million on land in the Coney Island amusement district, people of the once-popular Brooklyn peninsula knew the developer was up to something big. But not quite this big. Thor has pulled back the curtains...

Daffy's turns to dummies; Retailer's new ad campaign features three mannequins.(News)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Elisabeth Butler there's no chance that Daffy's new spokesmodels will get busted by the tabloids for snorting cocaine. The off-price discounter is using three mannequins called Deb, Tanya and Jackie in its first advertising...

NYSE merger a done deal; Balky members now on edge of their seats as Archipelago deal's value becomes clear.(News)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Aaron Elstein When the new york Stock Exchange unfurled its plan for a $6 billion merger with Archipelago Holdings Inc. six months ago, David Corcoran was appalled. A seat holder for more than 25 years, he thought the terms of the...

Any tips on flying with a dog?(Business Lives)(Continental Airlines Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... it's best not to fly a dog in cargo. Those lighter than 20 pounds can usually travel in the passenger cabin for $50 to $100. If your dog must fly in cargo, use an airline-approved kennel, and don't tranquilize your pet. A drugged dog is more...

The Insider: UNIONS LINE UP Can they produce?(Cemusa given contract by City hall )(Gov. George Pataki administration)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Erik Engquist and Anne Michaud Fernando Ferrer had better hope that the get-out-the-vote operation of the powerful health care workers union is all it's cracked up to be. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has collected far more union...

New law alters bankruptcy equation; More companies seek relief from rules coming Oct. 17.(Small Business)(Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Diane Hess All across the city, troubled small businesses are racing to go into bankruptcy. This summer, the owner of a high-end French bakery in Manhattan found out why when he talked to Lawrence Morrison, a bankruptcy...

At Deadline.(Late News)(Matthew Cohen and Gary Faber join The Weinstein Co.)(Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman appoints Salem Katsh)(Brooklyn Hospital filed for bankruptcy)
October 3, 2005... A confidential proposal for what would be the first authorized biography of billionaire Warren Buffett is making the rounds of New York publishing houses. According to a publishing executive, the book would be the closest that the famously...

The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Adrianne Pasquarelli this week's events october 4-6 SoBRO Entrepreneurial Development Program holds workshop on launching a profitable enterprise. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 555 Bergen Ave., third floor, Bronx. Fee: $10....

CATERING TO CHINATOWN.(News)(New York Downtown Hospital)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... As much as it needs Wall Street's financial backing, New York Downtown Hospital has worked hard to be Chinatown's hospital. Wall Street guests attended a fund-raising gala at Cipriani, and Chinatown guests were hosted at Jing Fong, a popular...

UNCOMFORTABLE WITH CASUAL.(Business Lives)(David Zweifler)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... The casual look is anything but relaxing for David Zweifler. While the rest of the business world is starting to return to suits, Mr. Zweifler does investor relations consulting for technology companies--an industry where jeans and sports...

Hot Jobs.(Business Lives)(United States Tennis Association)(chief financial officer)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Amanda Fung WANTED: chief financial officer ORGANIZATION United States Tennis Association JOB DESCRIPTION Oversee finance, information technology and purchasing departments of the USTA, the USTA National Tennis Center, and...

Best of Bob Lape.(Business Lives)
October 3, 2005... Gabriel's Bar & Restaurant (3 stars) 11 W. 60th St., (between Broadway and Columbus Avenue), Manhattan. (212) 956-4600. In its 15th year, Gabriel Aiello's warm and tasteful Tuscan-inspired restaurant near Lincoln Center is a beacon for...

Brooklyn's green thumb; Botanic Garden chief will cultivate institution, raise funds; getting trendy.(Business Lives)(Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar The brooklyn botanic Garden is quietly readying a multimillion-dollar capital campaign in an effort to turn the 95-year-old institution into a must-see New York attraction. As part of its sweeping plans,...

Execs play dress-up; Casual look replaced by suits; pastels popular.(Business Lives)
October 3, 2005... Byline: samantha marshall Bespoke tailor sunder daswani has been measuring a lot more inseams lately. In a not-so-subtle hint to employees to sharpen up their looks, several companies throughout the city, including Wachovia and ING, have...

Viacom x 2 a tough sell; Investors shrug at split of old-line media giant as Web steals thunder.(News)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Matthew Flamm All the attention being paid to the coming breakup of Viacom Inc. has failed to spark excitement among one key audience: investors. News of the media giant's plan to unlock hidden shareholder value by splitting...

Backwards & Forwards.(News)(shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc.)(E*TRADE Financial Corp. buys BrownCo.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Martha could use a makeover. Shares of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia sank another 6%--burdened by poor ratings for her version of The Apprentice on NBC, and despite the company's claims that new daily syndicated talk show Martha is boosting...

Promising WebMD IPO just placebo for Emdeon; Sale of stake in Web site leaves company looking for new growth.(In the Markets)(initial public offerings)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Tom Fredrickson Emdeon corp. may appear to have the deed to a gold mine--its 87.5% stake of WebMD Health Corp., one of the hottest initial public offerings of recent weeks. WebMD's stock popped 39% from its offering price last...

eBay entree.(Business Lives)(FoundValue Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... Byline: amanda fung STELLA KLEIMAN, 34, owner of two-year-old FoundValue Inc., which has nearly 200 specialists in 36 states who help people sell items on eBay. THE BEGINNING The former investment banker began selling her husband's...

4 LEADERS IN NYC CULTURAL COMMUNITY DISCUSS DRAWING DONORS, AUDIENCES; crain's breakfast, nov. 9.(In the Markets)
October 3, 2005... Four of New York's leading arts executives will discuss how to lure new audiences and donors at the annual Crain's New York Business arts and culture breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The forum, moderated by Crain's editor Greg David, will be...

New York, New York.(No place in city for country)(Opera houses in private homes)(Displaced workers land new jobs)
October 3, 2005... Byline: edited by Valerie Block No place in city for country Cowboy hats were out in force for last week's concert by Dwight Yoakum (left) at Irving Plaza with opening act Hanna-McEuen. Still, the artists had no local radio station to...

Hospital's fresh start; Cash, reaffiliation are vital signs for NY Downtown.(New York Downtown Hospital)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Gale Scott like many of new york's medical centers, New York Downtown Hospital has been close to financial disaster for years. But not every struggling hospital has an $80 million parking lot. That's the price NY Downtown...

ENTREPRENEURS LEAD SMALL BUSINESS SESSIONS; Crain's New York expo.(News)
October 3, 2005... A SERIES OF SEMINARS to help small firms accelerate their growth highlight the 14th annual Crain's New York Expo on Friday, Oct. 28. Jack Hubbard, one of the most popular expo presenters, will share practical ideas on increasing company...

MANHATTAN DOMINATES TOP 10 ON BIDs LIST.(business improvement districts)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... though new york continues to create business improvement districts, the five top BIDs account for more than 70% of the total assessments of the organizations on this year's Crain's list, and the MetroTech BID is the only one outside Manhattan...

An American in Paris ...(Viewpoint)(Column)
October 3, 2005... Byline: James Brady It is always enlightening to see New York, this country and ourselves from a distance. Last month I was among the missing at 711 Third Ave. Ten days in London and Paris, capped off by six nights aboard Queen Mary 2,...

Firms rush to file for bankruptcy; New rules effective Oct. 17 will make Chapter 11 process tougher for debtors.(News)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Tom Fredrickson scores of companies are poised to file for bankruptcy over the next three weeks ahead of harsh new rules that will make Chapter 11 cases more difficult and more expensive. The surge, prompted by the Oct. 17...

Learning Annex's gold-star growth; Big names, splashy ads bringing in bucks.(News)
October 3, 2005... Byline: Amanda Fung The learning annex, known for quirky classes like "Hidden Messages in Water'' and "How to Marry Rich,'' may seem an unlikely candidate for fast growth. Yet founder Bill Zanker says the company has been raking in cash...

MANHATTAN DOMINATES TOP 10 ON BIDs LIST.(Real Estate)(Brief Article)
October 3, 2005... ***** Correction: The Kingsbridge Business Improvement District covers Broadway from West 230th Street to West 236th Street, and West 231st Street from Corlear Avenue to the Major Deegan Expressway. The boundaries were listed incorrectly...

Where are the best indoor swimming pools in manhattan?(Business Lives)
October 10, 2005... visitors who want people-watching and great views should stay at the Hotel Gansevoort in the meatpacking district. Families looking for a place to splash should check in to the New York Marriott at the Financial Center. New Yorkers who want to...

Correction.(Corrections)(Correction Notice)
October 10, 2005... The Kingsbridge Business Improvement District covers Broadway from West 230th Street to West 236th Street, and West 231st Street from Corlear Avenue to the Major Deegan Expressway. The boundaries were listed incorrectly in the Oct. 3 chart of...

Botanical Garden hoping big investment flowers; Bronx center aims to raise $307 million, broaden appeal with user-friendly agenda.(News)(New York Botanical Garden)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Miriam Kreinin Souccar The New York Botanical Garden, one of the world's most important scientific plant and flora research institutions, has begun dispensing gardening tips. Visitors to the Home Gardening Center can learn how to...

Vote getter.(Business Lives)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Tommy Fernandez John Ravitz, 45, executive director, New York City Board of Elections. The work Ensure that the New York City primaries and general elections come off without a hitch. Run campaigns encouraging people to...

New York says no to muni Wi-Fi; City not building wireless services; companies step in.
October 10, 2005... Byline: Amanda Fung on a drizzly thursday afternoon recently, Rob Weinberg was pleasantly surprised to learn that he could access the Internet from his laptop while sitting in the atrium at 60 Wall St. He had thought that Bryant Park was...

Day care poster child opens in Chelsea; Newest Tutor Time center is a first for area; 2 retailers crazy for Madison.(Real Estate)(Tutor Time Learning Centers )(Franchisee Gabriel Colmenares )
October 10, 2005... Child care company Tutor Time Learning Centers is setting up another crib in Manhattan. Franchisee Gabriel Colmenares signed a 15-year lease for 23,500 square feet at 776 Sixth Ave., at West 26th Street. Tutor Time, a nationwide network...

Garden haven on L.I. for disreputable brokers; Shady firms manage to escape immediate scrutiny by being outside Manhattan.(Long Island)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Bruce Kelly over the past 10 years, suburban Garden City, N.Y., has been home to some of the sleaziest individuals, branch offices and firms in the brokerage industry. "Almost everyone in the business knows who the bad firms...

New York, New York.(Briefs)
October 10, 2005... Bad news for radio stations Viacom inc. wants the ability to move reporters and writers between its two all-news stations, raising the question of whether it's only a matter of time until WCBS-AM and 1010 WINS become one. In 1995, when...

Where fact meets fiction.(phony resumes)(Column)
October 10, 2005... Byline: James Brady Why do otherwise smart people phony up their resumes when they must know they're going to get caught? See Freddy Ferrer. The other day, when Freddy's latest gaffe ("I said I went to public school, but it was really...

LAWYERS WITH MANY TALENTS.(News)(larger funds using legal expertise to craft strategies)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Big funds, with assets of more than $1 billion, have been using in-house attorneys for years--and not just for compliance or litigation. Daniel Strachman, managing director of financial services firm Answers & Company Group, says that attorneys...

Hedge funds begrudgingly hire attorneys; Firms respond to new federal scrutiny, but will it bring temperament clash?(News)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Tommy Fernandez in the days before the Canary Capital, Millennium Partners and Bayou Group scandals, a hedge fund manager might do a high-five with colleagues or free-throw a crushed-paper ball into a garbage can after completing a...

Bloomberg's school reforms.(Mayor Michael Bloomberg)
October 10, 2005... Last october, Mayor Michael Bloomberg took teachers union President Randi Weingarten to a playoff game at Yankee Stadium amid reports that the two were close to agreement on a new labor contract. The mayor was about to start his re-election...

Macy's private-label payoff; Clothiers hope for more business with May's rebranding; some left hanging.(News)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Elisabeth Butler ralsey group ltd. hopes that twice the Macy's stores will mean twice the Macy's clothing orders. The Manhattan-based manufacturer produces preppy styles for Charter Club, one of Macy's most popular custom...

Stay tuned to new Fox execs; Big players fresh from Viacom like to poach, create change.(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Matthew Flamm Local television executives are bracing for more fallout following last week's shake-up in the New York market. Starting the round of changes, Lew Leone left the general manager's spot at Viacom Inc.'s Channel 2...

PATIENT CURED.(health care costs increase)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... After two years of seeing health care costs increase by nearly 20% annually, Brookhaven Hospital on Long Island decided this year to try an HRA. In January, the hospital switched to two options from Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. One is a...

Taking over the tables; Young exec lands big job at Danny Meyer's restaurant empire; will streamline operations.(Business Lives)(Randi Garutti at Union Square Hospitality Group)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Lisa Fickenscher Skiing to work in Aspen and riding the surf in Hawaii were among the perks of Randi Garutti's charmed existence before he became a straphanger in New York. But he traded the resort life at age 24 to hitch his...

Hints for making holidays happy for clients, staffers; Showing appreciation reaps good will and business; preparation, budgeting are key.(Small Business Report)(Fuel outdoor)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Tina Traster Fuel outdoor, a Manhattan-based billboard company, spares no expense when it comes to holiday gift-giving. Clients receive certificates for spas or romantic dinners at fabled New York restaurants. Employees get...

A tale of two bars and one strategy; Chic spot's classiness, dive's hanging toilet aim at market niches.(Small Business Report)(Campbell Apartment and berdive Siberia)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Steve Garmhausen in grand central Terminal, there's a bar featuring dark wood, meticulously re-created 19th-century detailing and a vintage chest-high iron safe nested in a stately fireplace. Over in Hell's Kitchen, there's an...

Beep boosts Bronx; obstacles loom; Small businesses want in on Carrion's revival; forces take sides on Wal-Mart.(Neighborhood Journal)
October 10, 2005... On the verge of likely re-election to a second term as Bronx borough president, Adolfo Carrion feels good about the progress his borough has made in economic development. But he's not finished. Mr. Carrion says he'll be pushing some...

WANTED: president and ceo.(Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Byline: anne michaud COMPANY Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. JOB DESCRIPTION Manage the Brooklyn Navy Yard industrial park, covering 300 waterfront acres with 40 buildings, four dry docks and five piers MOST IMPORTANT TASKS...

Ferrer follows Messinger in an eerie repeat of 1997.(Fernando Ferrer and Ruth Messinger)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Greg David Maybe this week the mayoral campaign will focus on a more substantive issue than whether the mayor is disrespecting the African-American community by skipping a debate in Harlem. Otherwise, New York is one month away...

Thor powers up on Lower East; Eatery at trendy hotel delivers affordable menu with welcome alternatives to the grill.(Business Lives)(Restaurant Review)
October 10, 2005... Byline: bob lape Bankers said we should not do this, but we went ahead,'' says developer Paul Stallings of his decision to close, four days after Sept. 11, on what would become The Hotel on Rivington. The 110-room property is now fully...

Airlines doing battle over Europe; Rush to add flights in lucrative market; price wars launched, domestic routes cut.(News)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Tommy Fernandez War is breaking out in the European air travel market, as carriers serving New York add flights and upgrade capacity to gain an advantage in a lucrative segment of the troubled industry. At least three major...

Soaring Nasdaq shows no signs of crashing; With acquisition of Instinet, company will take business from NYSE; `buy'.(In the Markets)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Aaron Elstein The nasdaq Stock Market Inc. likes to say it's the place where fast-growing companies list their shares. But lately, few companies have boasted faster growth than Nasdaq itself. The company is expected to finalize...

Lure of grub stakes; Wealthy diners invest in food and friendship.(Business Lives)
October 10, 2005... Byline: lisa fickenscher union electrician who just finished a job requiring him to walk on top of the 693-foot-high Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Louis Bratsis doesn't easily lose his cool. But his heart was pounding three months ago when...

DON'T COUNT ON A SILVER PLATTER.(Business Lives)(customer relations)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... the perks of investing are not what one might think. Yes, backers sometimes eat for free, but mostly they pay for their own meals. They might get "gifts'' from the chef. But the preferential treatment usually ends there--sometimes abruptly, as...

Bakery cooks up recipe for franchised shops.(Small Business Report)
October 10, 2005... With dome-covered, pedestal cake plates dotting her glass countertops, Jennifer Appel's Buttercup Bake Shop in midtown Manhattan exudes a homey, yesteryear atmosphere. Get used to it, New York. After years of carefully laying the...

Mex spot adopts hybrid strategy.(Blockheads Burritos growth through franchising)
October 10, 2005... Getting the 200th Mexican restaurant to stand out in a very crowded market is no easy task. McDonald's went authentic but low-key, naming its Mexican arm Chipotle, but then McDonald's has millions to spend on marketing. Don and Ken Sofer...

Laundromat cleans up with careful control.(Laundry depot )
October 10, 2005... Laundry depot in Brooklyn's Bushwick section isn't just big. It's enormous--eight times the size of its average New York competitor. But then again, this is no mere Laundromat. True, the 8,000-square-foot establishment has 100 washers and...

ENTREPRENEURS LEAD SMALL BUSINESS SESSIONS; Crain's New York expo.(In the Markets)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... A SERIES OF SEMINARS to help small firms accelerate their growth highlight the 14th annual Crain's New York Expo on Friday, Oct. 28. Jack Hubbard, a popular expo presenter, will share practical ideas on increasing revenues while remaining...

Citi bounces back; Switches traders, bankers into IPOs, mergers, other hot areas; outpaces rivals.(News)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Aaron Elstein when new jersey-based insurer National Atlantic Holdings decided to go public late last year, no fewer than 10 investment banks eagerly pitched for the business. In the end, the company tapped Citigroup Inc. for the...

4 aspiring firms take different growth paths.(Small Business Report)(Laundromat)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... Byline: cara s. trager Three years ago, Robert Golden took a piece of land in Queens that he had repossessed from a deadbeat tenant and turned it into a launching pad for a radical new breed of mega-Laundromat. Today he has a mini chain of...

Post-Howard jockeying; Personalities from rock to talk radio hoping to steal share of icon's NY audience.(News)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Matthew Flamm morning host Star may be an African-American heard on hip-hop station WWPR. But on Jan. 1, when Howard Stern leaves WXRK for Sirius Satellite Radio, Star expects to grab a bunch of the beer-drinking, regular guys who...

The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)
October 10, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli this week's events october 11 New York County Lawyers' Association holds networking reception. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fashion Forty, 202 W. 40th St. Fee: $5. (646) 375-2363. october 11-november 1...

Executive Moves.(Business Lives)(appointments)
October 10, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli accounting & consulting Anchin Block & Anchin: Kevin Joyce, 44, joined as partner, financial services group. He had been a partner at J.H. Cohn. BBrooks Consulting: Beverly Brooks, 70, founded the firm...

Growth Tales.(Small Business Report)(aptsandlofts.com)
October 10, 2005... Byline: lisa goff David challenges multiple Goliaths David maundrell's fledgling real estate company in Williamsburg was growing at a respectable clip until last year, when he went head to head with the biggest residential brokerages...

Owners embrace cheaper HRAs; Cut health care costs with simple reimbursement.(Small Business Report)(health care reimbursement)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Harriet Edleson like many businesspeople, Carolyn Clark Smith was being driven crazy by her company's rapidly rising health care costs. Unlike many others, however, she found a radical way to combat those costs. Last year, Ms....

Week In Review.(Briefs)
October 10, 2005... Byline: from staff reports and bloomberg news reports Fulton Fish Market move on ice A court ruling stalled for at least several more weeks the long-delayed move of the Fulton Fish Market to a facility in the Hunts Point section of the...

The Insider.(Briefs)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Erik Engquist and Anne Michaud Doctor group wants mergers probed The medical society of the State of New York wants state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer (below) to investigate the proposed acquisition of Manhattan-based...

At Deadline.(Late News)(Planet Thailand)
October 10, 2005... After losing millions of dollars in fees from banks that changed from state to national charters, the New York State Banking Department is proposing to level the playing field. The department plans to allow state-chartered banks and thrifts to...

Seeking sinologists; Language, culture skills needed for China business.(News)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Samantha Marshall After 13 years in hong kong, Mitchell Silk has come home to New York. But his China mission is far from over. His law firm, Allen & Overy, recalled him to headquarters in July to start up its U.S.-based China...

Ex-owner buying back part of Plaza Hotel; Saudi prince to pay $500 million; faces tough competition.(News)(Prince Alwaleed bin Talal buys back from Elad Properties)
October 10, 2005... Byline: Julie Satow The saudi prince who sold the Plaza Hotel to Elad Properties last year has agreed to buy back part of the property for as much as $500 million and create a new, 150-room hotel. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, a member of...

backwards & forwards.(In the Markets)(stock markets)(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... One of the year's best bets--the stock of any company connected with the oil business--went bad big-time last week. Sinking oil prices dragged down the entire sector. Amerada Hess was the biggest loser, shedding 12.8%. Also hit was tanker owner...

NBA HITS THE MAINLAND.(News)(National Basketball Association )(Brief Article)
October 10, 2005... even the National Basketball Association is beefing up its China team. The league, headquartered in Manhattan, is on a hiring spree in China to handle partnerships and licensing deals it has formed over the past several months. These include...

CRAIN'S SEEKS STARS UNDER 40; special section.(News)
October 10, 2005... Crain's is searching for candidates for its upcoming 40 Under 40 section. The feature profiles businesspeople under the age of 40 who are based in New York City and who are doing extraordinary work in their fields. Send...

The Weeks Ahead.(Calendar/Datebook)(Calendar)
October 17, 2005... Byline: adrianne pasquarelli this week's events october 18 Association of Corporate Counsel, greater New York chapter, and Ford & Harrison hold breakfast on deferred compensation. 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Yale Club, 50 Vanderbilt...

Executive Moves.(Business Lives)(Deloitte Consulting L.L.P. appoints Frank Sui as principal)(Bravo Group appoits Graham Hall chief insight officer)(Deutsch Inc. promotes Kathy Delaney as president)
October 17, 2005... Byline: Adrianne Pasquarelli accounting & consulting Deloitte Consulting: Frank Sui, 42, joined as principal in the financial services strategy and operations practice. He had been a partner at BearingPoint. advertising &...

The Insider.(political campaigns)
October 17, 2005... Byline: Erik Engquist and Anne Michaud Lacking excitement, Ferrer loses ground With three weeks until Election Day, the campaign of Fernando Ferrer (left) mayoral campaign is taking on water. Last week's poll numbers showed that his...

SALARY SURVEYS NOW AVAILABLE; health care.(Brief Article)
October 17, 2005... Find out who are the New York area's most highly compensated executives and professionals. Order the salary series reprinted from Crain's Health Pulse. Series A lists the highest-paid hospital employees, including doctors, in New York...