Category: Manhattan (NYC)

Chrysler Building Gets a New Owner With Big Renovation Plans

The New York Times – Business:
A large commercial landlord is planning to spruce up the office spaces and add amenities after the building lost its luster in recent years.
Investors Are Betting On Devices That Connect the Brain to Computers

The New York Times – Business:
By backing Precision Neuroscience, the billionaire Bill Ackman joins Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos in diving into an emerging industry.
These 5-Star Hotels Allow You to Enjoy Luxury Experiences as a Non-Guest

The New York Times – Travel:
The cost of a night at a luxury hotel can be daunting, but you can get a taste of the gilded life for less by booking an experience. Here, six standouts.
A Child of 9/11 Finds a Way to Move Forward

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jacob Campbell was a baby when his mother was killed, and he has struggled to come to terms with the tragedy that shaped him. For the grandmother who raised him, it’s even harder.
He’s Seen Images of 9/11 From Just About Every Angle. Except This One.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The 9/11 completist community wants to know and see everything. The Holy Grail? Pictures from inside the twin towers.
Trump Plans to Mark 9/11 at the Pentagon, Not Ground Zero

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump originally intended to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with remarks at ground zero, but the memorial’s organizers do not allow speeches. Mr. Trump changed his plans.
‘I’ve Hit My Limit’: Some New Yorkers Opt for Fun at Home to Save Money

The New York Times – On the Runway:
When wages are low and activities are pricey, the frugal find new ways of socializing.
Their Forefather Was a Grocer and Mozart’s Most Important Librettist

The New York Times – Music:
Generations on, Lorenzo Da Ponte’s family keeps alive the memory of this poet and libertine, who ended up in the middle of Pennsylvania after being booted from Venice and Vienna.
Amazon E-Bikes Take Root in Manhattan and Brooklyn

The New York Times – Business:
Small companies that handle the final delivery are relying on them to skirt New York City traffic. Amazon plans to try the bikes elsewhere, too.
A Roving Reporter on the Future of Transit in New York City

The New York Times – Business:
“A lot of interesting things happening in the city involve how people get around,” said Stefanos Chen, a Metro reporter and lifelong bus aficionado.
Christie’s to Auction 3 of Agnes Gund’s Art Jewels

The New York Times – Business:
A Rothko, a Twombly and a Surrealist box with a Medici princess by Joseph Cornell are estimated to sell for $145 million.
Saks Fifth Avenue Bankruptcy Revives Debate Over the Future of Department Stores

Saks Fifth Avenue’s bankruptcy filing has revived debates about how these once celebrated shopping emporiums can regain their luster.