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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Besides providing Feng Shui Consultations, Reiki Healing sessions and more, I've been playing for local bands based out of Long Island, Brooklyn and New York City. I had the pleasure of joining forces with Dan Strauss and Zigline to perform at Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem, NY on Wednesday night (April 17th, 2024). The evening was filled with soothing eclectic experimental sounds featuring Dan Strauss as the lead vocalist on guitar, Todd Rogers on violin, Raymond Russel on bass and myself, Laura Cerrano on percussion. To watch a live recording of our performance you can click on this link, Dan Strauss and Zigline at Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem, NY. Enjoy!P.s. this is an example of living the Feng Shui lifestyle.  In this case, it was planting a seed of an idea that brought j...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Have you ever resented or hated your home? This is a topic in the Feng Shui community not often spoken about, but is extremely important to be aware of. Occupants who resent or hate their home enable huge levels of unsettling energy that have the potential to engulf the entire home if gone unchecked. The intention of this article is to bridge science, practicality and a simple Space Clearing healing ritual to realign your home and self with harmonizing frequencies of love, compassion and peace. Read the full article by visiting: How Does Resenting and Hating My Home Affect The Energy?I'm working on a second article to offer an example of this situation to provide more context. 
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Riverside Park stretches over four miles along the Hudson River from 62nd to 158th Streets, the 330 acres of Riverside Park provide recreation and relaxation for a uniquely diverse population. Riverside Park is widely regarded as Manhattan's most spectacular waterfront park. As one of only 10 officially designated scenic landmarks in the City of New York, it has a long and storied history. Rugged bluffs and rocky outcroppings created through prehistoric glacial deposits once descended directly to the Hudson River shore. They were densely wooded until 1846, when the Hudson River Railroad cut through the forested hillside. Today it is enjoyed by all through it's many playgrounds, bike paths and dog runs. In 1865 a scenic drive and park was built on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The develop...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Photo courtesy NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.The Otis Elevator Building, built in 1911-1912 Comprising 30 Buildings, District Recognized for Its Distinctive Architecture and Role as a Major Center of Manufacturing, Warehousing and Freight Handling. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously approved the designation of the West Chelsea Historic District, a collection of 30 architecturally distinctive buildings that recall New York City's standing as the leading manufacturing center in the United States during the last half of the 19th century. Several of the nation's most prestigious manufacturers had a presence in West Chelsea at the end of the 19th century and during the first decades of the 20th century including the famed Otis Elevator Company the John W...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
About The Upper East Side:         The Georgica: a new condo on the Upper East Side (named after Geogica Pond in East Hampton)       The Upper East Side has been considered Manhattan's most prestigious residential neighborhood covering the East of Central Park to the East River, and from 59th Street at its southern boundary to 96th Street at its northern boundary. While the most coveted, prewar homes on Fifth and Park Avenues are beyond the financial reach of all but the wealthiest New Yorkers, there are also surprisingly good values that abound nearby. There are exceptional values in all ranges of housing from post-war hi-rises to brownstones, and from rental to coop/ condominium ownership. It is the perfect quiet, residential area to raise a family with proximity to Manhattan's best p...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Morningside Park EntranceThe New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously granted scenic landmark status to Morninside Park. Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux (co-designers of Central Park) Morningside Park in Manhattan was chosen for its unusual topography, scenic views and noteworthy public sculptures.Located on along a rocky ledge extending from 110th to 123rd streets and between Morningside Drive and Manhattan Morninside Avenues, the park is comprised of approximately 30 acres that were excluded from the street grid under a proposal by Andrew Haswell Green, a commissioner and comptroller of Central Park.Olmsted and Vaux developed a design for the park in 1873 that was revised 14 years later, partly because of a sharp decline in the city's economy. Such...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
New York City released new renderings of The High Line. The High Line park is being built atop the former elevated train track transforming 22 blocks into an open park. The High Line runs through three of Manhattans most dynamic neighborhoods, Hells Kitchen, West Chelsea and the Meat Packing District.   A sun deck with half an inch of running water is a feature of the new park. The park's first phase, which runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street, is set to open by the end of this year. The second phase, which runs from 20th Street and to 30th Street, is slated to open by the end of 2009. The redevelopment of the abandoned elevated railroad structure has created a residential new construction boom on the far west side along the High Line and the Hudson river.   more info: Friends of...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
  Rendering of Columbia campus at 131st Street & Broadway Empire State Development Corporation has adopted the Columbia University General Project Plan and authorized a public hearing for the university's proposed West Harlem expansion.The state agency declared the 17-acre expansion footprint as blighted, a necessary step before using eminent domain. Two reports characterized the area by aging, poorly maintained and functionally obsolete industrial buildings, with little indication of recent reinvestment to revive their generally deteriorated conditions.The $6.28 billion project, which is to be funded entirely by the university, will add up to 6.8 million square feet of new, state-of-the-art facilities in up to 16 new buildings and in an adaptively reused existing building.The additiona...
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ABOUT NEW YORK CITY New York City is the largest most diverse metro area with 8.275M residents. Its rich history, the landmarks such as Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty tell the world of our ancestors. Wall Street, the global financial market and economic ruler is home to the top 6 global financial firms. It has been a dominant global financial center since World War II and is home to the New York Stock Exchange. The city has been home to several of the tallest and most famous buildings in the world, including the Empire State Building and formerly the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. New York is one of the world's major centers of commerce and finance. It is also the force of global influence in the arts, media, education, entertainment, fashion and advertising. The city i...
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By San Diego real estate blog San Diego real estate agent
(brokerforyou.com CA Lic#00706331)
The Chrysler building, an Art Deco icon of the New York City skyline, has sold to a fund controlled by Abu Dhabi for $800m. The building, completed in 1930 for the automotive company Chrysler, was briefly the tallest building in the world. The Abu Dhabi Investment Council, a sovereign wealth fund controlled by the oil-rich sheikdom paid $800m for the 77-story building, Bloomberg reported. The seller was a fund managed by Prudential Financial and the sale was finalized yesterday. *To view the full post, please visit the San Diego California real estate blog
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Immediate occupancy in new construction at Atelier at 635 West 42nd St. A 46-story tower designed by Costas Kondylis to reflect the bow of a great ship docked along the Hudson River. The building contains 478 studio to 2-bedroom apartments. The apartments feature extrodinary kitchens with stainless steel Sub-Zero glass door refrigerators, top-tier energy-efficient Bosche and miele appliances, including large washer dryer in every home. Many apartments feature Hudson river views. Atelier Amenities include full basketball and volleyball courts, sky lounge with rooftop billiards, landscaped sun deck, fitness and yoga center, indoor swimming pool, a parking garage, health club and sauna.    Courtesy shuttle buses run back and fourth across 42nd street every half hour. Current available apar...
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By Patricia Kennedy, Home in the Capital
(RLAH@properties)
I’m on my way home from a very fun long weekend in New York.  I stayed with my friend, Monica, in what I would consider to be my dream condo.  Monica just moved to Manhattan from Washington to work for the Corcoran Group.  And she’s living on 65th Street and Second Avenue on the 34th floor.  Her apartment is facing south and west, and through a wall of floor-to ceiling windows, you can see from the Central Park West skyline to the East River to downtown.  The view is a total WOW, from the balcony and from every room in the place!But it’s making her crazy.  It’s really, really sunny there – something I always thought was a good thing.  So does she, except when she wants to sleep later than 6:00 am when the sun comes up.Then, there is a solar heating system built in.   This might be a gre...
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By Ross Ellis
(Halstead Property, LLC)
  Even with clouds and light rain, New York City's July 4th celebration was spectacular. A few million spectators watched the amazing spectrum of colorful fireworks. The views which are synonymous with the New York City skyline were called "million dollar views and temporarily stole the spotlight.  This year the festivities were moved from the Water Club to a barge in Brooklyn. More than 35,000 shells sparkled over the East River.  Sponsored by Macy's this annual event is the world's largest fireworks display. With performances by Gavin Degraw, Jordin Sparks, Natasha Bedingfield and Katherine McPhee, and music that ranged from Broadway shows, to rock and roll and patriotic fare, the night was wonderful. Seeing the amazement on children's face said it all. There's nothing like the 4th of...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
  HAPPY 4th of JULY     Here's wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July celebration - Whether you'll be at the beach, at a barbeque, or just chilling out, have a good one. If you haven't ventured out of the city or if you're visiting celebrate Independence Day in Manhattan From Sea to Shining Shore. Macy's 4th of July Along the East River Largest fireworks display in America The nations largest and most spectacular birthday bash lights up the night sky with over 120,000 breathtaking pyrotechnics from around the world! between 10th - 23rd Streets off the South Street Sea Port 9 p.m From the West Side of Manhattan along the Hudson Liberty State Park Fireworks, Jersey City 9 p.m. Celebrate, Red, White and Blue and enjoy the fireworks in New York Harbour while sailing past Lady Liberty on a ...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Manhattan market reports were released today from Miller Samuel, and major Manhattan brokerages. Sales of coops and condos fell 21.8% compared to same quarter last year. Inventory rose 31.2% but the median sale price rose 14.5% Sale prices were down 3.1% from the previous quarter. The market reports have been much anticipated by brokers. The data only confirms what we've been seeing in the market. I found out the reports were released when Glenn Roberts from Inman news contacted me to talk about the Manhattan market and trends. For the complete story: Sales still falling in Manhattan from Inman News. For the the complete market report Miller Samuel. This link: Short term glut. Long tern opportunity was my first blog post. It was written June 23, 2006 the last time I thought we were in a...
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By Mary Rose Savarese
(Staging&Redesign Resource Gallery)
Hi all.  Well it has been many months since my joining active rain and I have been busy networking. Because of this I didn't have time to get to this great sight. Looking forward to speaking to you.  Is anyone out there from Manhattan, New York? I was born and raised there and have been doing a lot of networking. Any one out there who belongs to Powerful You or LinkedIn? Everyone have a great July 4th.  
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
  Mayor Bloomberg, artist Olafur Eliasson, First Deputy Mayor Patricia E. Harris, Public Art Fund President Susan K. Freedman (Photo Credit: Edward Reed) The New York City Waterfalls, a major work of public art by artist Olafur Eliasson is now on display through October 13.The exhibition of four man-made waterfalls of monumental scale are on view on the shores of the New York waterfront: one on the Brooklyn anchorage of the Brooklyn Bridge; one on the Brooklyn Piers, between Piers 4 and 5 near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade; one in Lower Manhattan at Pier 35 north of the Manhattan Bridge; and one on the north shore of Governors Island.The Waterfalls, which have been designed to protect water quality and aquatic life, will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays and Thursda...
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By Mitchell J Hall, Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
 Restaurant Florent Closes. Before the trendy restaurants, designer boutiques, designer glass condos, new hotels, and the new high line park... Before the Apple store opened and Google opened it's NY headquarters The Meat packing district was a gritty neighborhood with cobblestone streets where sloaughterhouses packed meat and there was Florent. Before the young wall street types, fashion and model types and bridge and tunnel wannabe "sex in the city" types discovered the neighborhood the neighborhood demographic was primarily hookers, transvestites and leather men cruising outside the long gone sex clubs and bars with names like the Lure, the Manhole and the Mineshaft. Florent, A beloved 24 hour french style coffe shop was the original Meat Packing destination. For years there was not...
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By Susan Finelli
(Bellmarc Brokerage)
Although Manhattan real estate, which is largely comprised of co-ops and condos, is not moving as quickly as in days gone by, moving it is.  Due to the stringent financial requirements co-op boards demand of its buyers (co-ops make up about 80% of residential ownership buildings in Manhattan), the mortgage melt-down the rest of the country is facing has barely touched the Isle of Manhattan.  Even so, buyers are being extremely cautious and are reluctant to pull the trigger on a sale, and, conversely, sellers have faith in the real estate market and are reluctant to reduce the prices of their apartments. Hence, the slow-down of sales in the Manhattan real estate market.
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
In Feng Shui, we evaluate a home or a business from many different aspects.  We want to see if it will support a client, if there are any particular issues with the home that might interfere with important principles of Feng Shui, if our clients will grow and thrive in a particular place. Although I live in New York, I often do long distance Feng Shui Consultations.  Many consultants offer them but I am particular in how I address them.  I don't just want a floor plan which will give me very limited information, I want it ALL.  I need to FEEL that I'm right there, in a clients space where I can actually feel the energy and SEE placements, colors and elements. I had done this consultation a few months back and was excited to get these pictures.  Some I have scanned and others I can expla...
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        NYC Restaurant Week SUMMER 2008.JULY 21-25 | JULY 28 - AUGUST 1Three-Course Prix-Fixe Dining.Lunch $24.07 | Dinner $35.00Beverages, gratuities and taxes are not included. With so many global buyers coming to Manhattan to purchase apartments, it's a great time to enjoy a Manhattan ritual and participate in NYC Restaurant Week. Early Reservations are a MUST and begin on Monday, June 23rd. Visit  nycvisit.com/ and book your reservations directly through their web site with your American Express Card. It's as easy as that! To sample restaurants in a neighborhood you might be thinking of moving to, take advantage of NYC Restaurant Week SUMMER 2008  ... The Best Restaurants ... The Best Prices! For ten days in January and ten days in June/July, more than 100 of New York City's top res...
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By Ross Ellis
(Halstead Property, LLC)
Below is Vanity Fair's Guide to Outdoor Summer Dining in New york City. Whether you're visting, in New York to purchase real estate or you live here, this is a comprehensive list for you outdoor dining enjoyment in New York City! OUTDOOR DINING Five Front  5 Front St , Brooklyn , NY , 11201 New American on the Waterfront in Brooklyn with a great outdoor patio 202 Café   75 Ninth Avenue ; (646) 638-1173 Shop for hip clothes between courses at this great Meatpacking brunch spot. A Voce   41 Madison Ave; 212-545-8555 Modern Italian just off Madison Square Park Applewood  501 11th St. (bet. 7th & 8th Aves.); 718-768-2044 Cozy New-American in Park Slope with sidewalk seating and a great brunch! Alma   187 Columbia St., at Degraw St., Red Hook, Brooklyn; 718-643-5400 A restaurant in Red Hook ...
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