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Julia Heming

Loose Scaffolding Closes Block of Broadway, Perturbs Smoker

Strong winds blowing down Broadway dislodged a piece of aluminum scaffolding in front of the offices of The Observer around 2:30 this afternoon. Firetrucks stopped traffic on the block between 20th and 21st streets, as firefighters secured the loose metal sheet.

The main elevators at 915 Broadway were temporarily closed, forcing tenants to use the Read More

The Afternoon Wrap: Monday

Russell Simmons buys ex's share of penthouse apartment. He's really winning out, considering he's a penthouse-owning rap mogul, and she's on reality television. [Real Deal]

Betsy Johnson's pinko penthouse may or may not be totally hideous. [Curbed]

Is it moral to stalk the celebrities that live in your neighborhood? [Gothamist]

Another part of Read More

The Afternoon Wrap: Wednesday

The Beaver? Platinum? Let's face it--these developments already sound like stripclubs. They might as well have sexy ads. [Real Deal]

Hipster hotel begins the renaissance of that lame part of Broadway, between Herald Square and Madison Square Park. [Curbed]

Park Slope to get new 5th Avenue bakery. And a gym, for once you've eaten Read More