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Yeeeeeee Haw! The Columbia County Fair is on!!!!!

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If you have kids or just like to people watch, or both and you are in upstate New York this weekend, head to the Columbia County Fair! The fair ends September 5th, 2011. Where else can you see some of … Continue reading

What are you gonna do for Labor Day weekend if you are staying in NYC?

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WHAT? You have no plans for Labor Day weekend? Don’t stay home and wallow in self pity- get your tuckus out there and have some fun!   Go ahead- buy some real estate~ 300 Riverside Drive, Apt. # 6 A … Continue reading

What the heck should you do with all of your canned food you bought for Hurricane Irene?

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    I know you have a ton of canned food left over from stocking up for Hurricane Irene- Why not put the cans to good use and donate them to one of our favorite charities:   THE FOOD BANK … Continue reading

Here one minute, gone the next! Carolyn Dizon~~~~~

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Here one minute, gone the next! This is a story about our dear friend, Carolyn Dizon.     When my business partner, Steven Scher died without any warning on December 7th, 2008, we quickly went into action to keep Steve’s … Continue reading

18 Years at 446 Columbus Avenue- time to move on!

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In 1993 Main Street opened at 446 Columbus Avenue between 81st and 82nd streets. It was an idea conjured up by Steven Scher and Jeff Kadish, two childhood friends. They hired me as the executive chef and the only way … Continue reading

What Affects Credit Scores? By: Gwen Moran

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What Affects Credit Scores?  7 Misconceptions By: Gwen Moran If you’re trying to raise your credit score to get a good rate for a refinance or HELOC, you might be surprised by what affects—or doesn’t affect—your score. Having many credit … Continue reading

Yes, you can really live above 14th street!

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Talking Upper West Side       I have lived on Riverside drive between 91st and 92nd streets since 1996. A lot has changed since then and a lot has remained the same. Riverside Park has developed a fantastic running, … Continue reading

Don’t those loud sirens annoy you?

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Last night was the first night of Passover~ We went to my sister’s house in New Jersey along with the whole family and had a wonderful time. The Seder is always different at my sister’s house and a new portion … Continue reading

What the rental market means to the sales market, usually~

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  The rental market, especially the high end market continues to be on fire in New York City. We literally put 304 West 77th street #1 on the market last week and it is already rented at the full asking … Continue reading

The 1st Quarter 2011 Residential Market report has arrived!

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  http://assets.prudentialelliman.com/NYCPhotos/retail_reports/manhattan_Q1_2011.pdf