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New York City DEP Water Meter Upgrade Could Net Millions In Revenue

The city’s Department Of Environmental Protection will begin work to replace water meters in apartment buildings and skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building. The DEP said the upgrade will be a money-maker.

2012/08/27

Herman Melville (Credit: melvillesociety.org/)

Homeless Chelsea Man Says He’s Descendant Of Herman Melville; Has Sights Set On $75 Million

Charles Cors has filed half-a-dozen lawsuits asserting that he’s a descendant of Moby-Dick author Herman Melville. His goal is to acquire what he claims is the $75 million estate of the nineteenth-century author.

2012/06/24

One World Trade Center is seen from Chopper 880 - New York, NY - Apr 3, 2012 (credit: Tom Kaminski / WCBS 880)

Port Authority: One World Trade Center To Pass Empire State Building Next Week

There is a sort of modern-day skyscraper race going on as One World Trade Center races to pass its 1,250-foot-tall landmark to the north.

2012/04/24

Council OKs New Neighbor For Empire State Bldg

On Wednesday the New York City Council approved zoning and land use changes that will pave the way for a new 67-story tower at 15 Penn Plaza two blocks west of the 102-story Empire State landmark.

2010/08/25

The Empire State Building is seen from the corner of 6th Avenue and 42nd Street - New York, NY - Apr 10, 2010 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

NYC Skyscrapers To Go Dark To Help Migrating Birds

Some of New York City’s iconic skyscrapers are joining a campaign to help millions of migrating birds this fall.

2010/08/18

Spider-Man’s Movie Guide To The Real New York City

The life of nerdy high-school loser Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) takes a super-heroic turn after getting bitten by a radioactive spider during a class field trip.

2010/07/27

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