by Mike Hammer | Jan 27, 2015 | LA, News, NYC
The courthouses of the Civic Center will be accompanied by three bright orange sculptures welcoming spring in Thomas Paine Park. Dee Briggs created this abstract, corten steel, multi-pieced, structure. It will be installed in the park this April or May and remain for...
by Mike Hammer | Jan 26, 2015 | News, Uncategorized
The Financial District may be receiving a ‘Cruise Ship on Land.’ Historic 23 Wall Street will soon be home to a massive entertainment complex, including a bowling alley, arcade, restaurant, concert venue and movie theater. According to CEO Brent Brown, the...
by Mike Hammer | Jan 19, 2015 | LA, News
Housing Works Applauds Governor Cuomo’s Opportunity Agenda NEW YORK, NY – SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2015. Housing Works is thrilled to endorse Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2015 Opportunity Agenda—the Anti-Poverty Opportunity Agenda, a 10-point plan to combat poverty and...
by Mike Hammer | Jan 13, 2015 | News
New York leaders and luminaries paid tribute to one of the city’s favorite sons on Saturday night at Midtown’s historic Harmonie Club. “It was heartwarming to be a part of a gathering that combined some of this city and the world’s most influential leaders in...
by Mike Hammer | Jan 7, 2015 | Living, News, Uncategorized
In a controversial ruling, a smoking ban imposed on state parks, historic sites, and recreational areas was upheld in a state appeals court, ultimately reinstating the restrictions. What does this mean for New York City’s smokers? Essentially, smokers are once again...
by Mike Hammer | Dec 31, 2014 | News, Uncategorized
New Year’s Eve is expected to be one the busiest nights ever for almost everyone. Uber is doing Manhattan a favor by staying reasonable and organized during their night forecasted with more than two million rides. The chaos of nights like these requires surge...