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Professional & Results-Focused, Certified Compliance, Internal Audit, Grant Writer and Resolution Specialist I help organizations and individuals uncover discrepancies, resolve disputes, and protect financial interests—specializing in commercial lease audits, landlord-tenant matters, contract negotiations, disputes, and airline, travel, and subscription resolutions.

One of the world’s best bars is opening tonight in the East Village

A few years ago, I found myself in Barcelona for the second time in under a year. Happy to tag along on my sister’s work trip, and benefit from the free hotel, I spent a good chunk of my days exploring the city solo. Armed with a list of must-visit tapas places and best bars to check off, the five-star dive bar, Two Schmucks, was high on my list. A known punk bar in the El Raval area, the bar had recently ranked number seven on The World’s 50 Best Bars. But after a bit of internet sleuthing, I found that just a few days after the designation, six of the seven team members left...

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Greenpoint Affordable Housing Lottery Lists Scenic Waterfront Units From $1,500

Brooklyn living comes at a cost, but a new Greenpoint affordable housing lottery combines luxury and comfort at an accessible rate. (Oh, and did we mention the apartments are stationed along the East River waterfront?) If you’re keen on a trendy neighborhood with Polish roots, delicious eateries, thrift shops, and one of our favorite NYC bookstores, you might want to consider having a look at the listings at 18 India Street in Greenpoint. Though the area does boast quaint brownstones, this large-scale unit errs on the side of modern with a bespoke design, floor-to-ceiling windows,...

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NYC Swears In Its Second Honorary Dog Mayor, Simon

Finally, a politician we can all agree on: the second NYC honorary dog mayor, Simon. The Basset Cattle Dog, a very good boy, is ready to assist New Yorkers with two and four legs ahead of his new governmental undertaking, and we’re thrilled that he has been sworn into office. (If he’s inspiring you to add a furry friend to your family, we’re giving you a heads up that Queens’ first public animal shelter is officially up and running.) “I am grateful, as is Simon, for the opportunity to use this platform for the next two years to promote animal fostering and...

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An affordable housing lottery just opened on the Greenpoint waterfront

We love New York, but we’ll never love how expensive it’s gotten to live in this city. Luckily, housing lotteries still allow us to snatch luxury apartments at well below the market rate. The bad news? The competition can get very, very fierce.  But in this house, we don’t give up. Another affordable housing lottery just opened up in a new building in Greenpoint, so we just got another shot at snatching our dream apartment. Here’s everything you need to know about how to take part.  RECOMMENDED: A first look at the massive...

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6 Great Things To Do In NYC’s Little Greece, Queens

NYC is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and hidden across the little pockets of its five boroughs are plenty of micro-neighborhoods highlighting the various cultures that make it so. From Little Tokyo to Little Paris, Little Egypt to Little Guyana, the list goes on! You’re surely aware of Astoria, Queens; however, many neighborhood locals would actually know it as NYC’s Little Greece. At one point, this area of the city was home to one of the largest Greek populations outside of Greece. So let’s get into the ins and outs of this particularly special...

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Bryant Park Grill Is Closing This Spring, And A Jean-Georges Restaurant Will Take Its Place

It’s the end of an era: news of the Bryant Park Grill closing is official, and the iconic NYC restaurant will serve its final meals in April. The Midtown staple, which has had a difficult time staying afloat, is nestled in the park behind the New York Public Library, where it operated for three decades and created a verdant and welcoming atmosphere. Despite its charm and $31 million earnings in 2024, a struggle between the Bryant Park Corporation and Ark Restaurants Corp., which runs the grill, ultimately led to the lease not being renewed. According to reports, a Jean-Georges...

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A new interactive installation lets you have a conversation with real Holocaust survivors

A new tech-forward installation at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust in Battery Park City uses non-generative AI systems to allow visitors to have conversations with ten real Holocaust survivors, each one a member of the museum’s Speakers Bureau. Dubbed “Survivor Stories: An Interactive Dialog,” the installation has also been uploaded to the institution’s website, available as a web resource for anyone who can’t make it in. According to an official press release, the ten featured survivors were filmed on-site last...

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New York Is The City With The Most Three-Peat Teams In Sports History

When it comes to sports dynasties, no city does it better than New York. With iconic franchises that have achieved the rare and celebrated “three-peat” (winning three consecutive championships), New York holds a unique place in sports history. Even for those unfamiliar with athletics, understanding this cultural phenomenon showcases the city’s legendary status in American sports. What is a three-peat in sports? A three-peat occurs when a team wins three championships in a row. It’s a rare feat due to the competitive nature of professional leagues, grueling schedules, and...

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This new bakery in the East Village sells 10 different kinds of cinnamon rolls every day

There are a ton of bakeries all around New York and, yet, none of them exclusively focus on one of the most underrated pastries out there: the cinnamon roll. Sunday Morning, a just-opened destination at 29 Avenue B near 3rd Street in the East Village, is changing that by serving a menu featuring ten different types of rolls daily alongside a range of coffee-based beverages. Photograph: Jeremiah Dalmacio The brainchild of chef Armando Litiatco and Ahmet Kiranbay, who also own the popular Rana Fifteen in Brooklyn, the bakery goes all in on Litiatco’s favorite pastry....

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